Isuzu FVR Reviews

There are still some very attractive bargains in SUVs despite a tight Australian market with some models in poor supply.

We've written a lot in recent times about the rise and rise of Chinese brands in the Australian market.

In January 2021, the Australian new-vehicle market posted a positive sales result for the third month in a row, with its volume up 11.1 per cent month-on-month, to 79,666 units

Isuzu is yet to rule out launching a hardcore D-Max variant to take on vehicles like the Ford Ranger Raptor and upcoming Toyota GR HiLux, with the brand telling CarsGuide it's "monitoring the market".The news comes just days after Mazda confirmed it was w

This Chinese commercial manufacturer puts a surprisingly modern twist on a familiar previous-generation ute.

Isuzu has upped its ute game with the new-generation D-Max - and it's not just its flagship variants that have seemingly won the re-engineering lottery; the entire range has benefitted in terms of driver-assist tech/safety and all-round ride comfort and, more importantly, capability. And space cab cab-chassis utes, such as the D-Max SX, can actually offer a bit of flexibility as a tourer.

Isuzu forced its way into Australia's top 10 brand list for the first time ever in November, with the Japanese brand riding a D-Max-shaped wave of popularity.The all-new D-Max shifted some 2095 units in the past four weeks, up from 1438 units in November

After 31 consecutive months of declining sales, the Australian new-vehicle market finally posted a positive result in November 2020, with its volume up 12.4 per cent month-on-month, to 95,205 units

Isuzu has invested more than four million kilometres and six years of development in creating the all-new third-generation of its D-MAX ute. And feedback from the Australian market had significant influence in its design, given that Australia is the D-MAX's largest global export market behind Thailand.

Australian 4x4 accessory outlet, ARB, has revealed its latest set of vehicle-specific accessories for the 2021 Isuzu D-Max.Projected to resonate well with Australian buyers, the new D-Max already has its own official set of accessories partially developed in Australia, but ARB claims to take it to the next level with development of its ‘Summit’ bull bar, and Classic colour-matched canopies “built tough and proven reliable in the harsh Australian environment”.The bull bar includes LED indicators and clearance lights, and also has pre-made provisions for the attachment of fog lights and UHF aerials, with twin jack or hi-lift points underneath. It is also engineered to accommodate certain electric winches.The brand also says it can already fit drawers, tailgate assist (easier open and close for the standard tailgate), and roof carrying accessories as well as its range of non-vehicle specific accessories.To add to this list, ARB confirms it is working on a suspension kit with a GVM upgrade for the new-generation D-Max, as well as an expanded range of canopies, tubliners and other bull bars in its range, all of which should be available before the end of the year.There's no word yet on whether the brand is working on similar equipment for the Isuzu’s platform twin, the Mazda BT-50, although as the previous-generation ute (2018 – present) was available with the full suite, it would be safe to assume the brand will make an announcement in the near future.For the time being, the BT-50 is currently available with a full complement of official Mazda accessories covered by the brand’s five-year/unlimited-kilometre warranty.ARB’s aftermarket equipment is covered by a three-year/60,000km warranty, compared to Isuzu’s official accessories which are covered for three years or 100,000km.