Isuzu D-Max 2024 News

The fully-electric Isuzu D-Max BEV has been confirmed for Australia with a 3.5-tonne towing capacity.

Utes with 48V - or more commonly called 'mild-hybrid' - systems integrated into their drivetrains could become the norm until manufacturers get around to traditional hybrid or electric utes, with a new report from Thailand suggesting Isuzu is planning to 48V-electrify the D-Max ute.

Isuzu Ute Australia is doing a lot with a little, managing to be a top-10 player with just two models in its stable and holding off much bigger players like Nissan and Volkswagen in sales to the end of October this year.

Isuzu will still offer diesel powertrains for models like D-Max, MU-X and the N Series light truck, at least in the medium term, as it believes the oil-burning powertrain still has a place in a quickly electrifying world.