In fact, the Isuzu D-Max proved a hit with retirees hooking up the caravan and rattling their way around the country. The noisy motor and basic styling made for a great tow vehicle and the D-Max gained a following as a reliable tow vehicle. In basic terms, the Isuzu D-Max is another of the many vehicles in the class of dual cab 4×4 utilities.
Aftersales coverage is a bit of a coin toss. Isuzu offers a six-year warranty to Ford’s five (both unlimited kilometres) but costs $1996 to service over the first four years compared to $1316 for the Ranger. Then again, the D-MAX is covered by seven years of capped-price servicing ($3513), and while Ford has 12 years of visibility on the
While the 3.0-litre Isuzu D-Max can tow up to 3500kg, 1.9-litre versions can haul 3000kg with an automatic, or 2800kg with a manual. Payload is rated at up to 1405kg with the smaller engine.
Towing capacity: Up to 3500kg braked. The new-generation Isuzu D-Max has been around for a few years now, and has proven it has what it takes to compete with the big-name players in the ute segment, thanks in part to a greatly improved drive experience, tech offering, and the inclusion of more desirable and feature-rich high-spec models.
The new Isuzu D-Max keeps a 3500kg braked towing capacity, Isuzu's D-Max was the first ute to pick up a front centre airbag, as it targeted top marks in a 2020 ANCAP test.
The towing capacity of the 2020 Isuzu D-Max supports up to 3500kg. This is a braked figure, while the maximum load for any vehicle without using trailer brakes is 750kg, if rated to tow that much in the first place. Kilograms can also be expressed as kilos, and if you want to know the tow rating in tonnes, just divide the kg figure by 1000. But, before you try towing with any car, ute, van
The new Isuzu D-Max has gone all out and transitioned from a cheap, tough work ute to one that’s much more refined, full of the latest tech and safety features, but also more expensive compared to previous generations. Isuzu D-Max 2020. We were given the top-end model to review - the X-Terrain in Splash White with black accents, which turned
