MACHINERY

Isuzu adds three models to ute range

Isuzu has added new models and upgraded its D-MAX ute range for 2023.

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The three new variants are in the tradesman-focused SX Crew Cab grade which are powered by Isuzu's RZ4E-TC 1.9-litre turbo-diesel engine, paired with a six-speed automatic transmission. The engine is rated at 110kW and produces 350Nm of torque.

Other changes include a simplification of the towing setup process by automatically disabling Blind Spot Monitoring and Rear Cross Traffic Alert when a trailer is hitched and detected via the genuine trailer wiring harness.

Exterior changes include a new grille design which is finished in two-tone black on the SX, two-tone black and grey on the LS-M, two-tone grey and chrome on the LS-U and LS-U+, and two-tone dark grey on the X-TERRAIN.

Isuzu's designers have also introduced new wheel designs for the 23MY range. D-MAX LS-M feature new light grey 17-inch six spoke alloys, shod in Dunlop AT25 All-Terrain tyres, while the D-MAX LS-U and LS-U+ both feature 18-inch machined alloys with Bridgestone Dueller rubber. The flagship X-TERRAIN has 18-inch wheels in a dark grey metallic finish.

All 23MY ute models now feature Tailgate Assist; a gas-strut system which allows for easy one-hand operation of the tailgate.

In the cab, an updated selection of seat upholstery trims have been added to the range including high-grade cloth on LS-M and LS-U, and leather-accented trim on the LS-U+ and X-TERRAIN.

The SX Crew Cab Ute and Crew Cab Chassis both receive an additional 2.1Amp USB port in the second row, for charging mobile and tablet devices.

The LS-U+ Crew Cab Ute 4x4 Auto (with 3.0-litre turbo-diesel) will be $63,500 while the X-TERRAIN 4x4 Auto (with 3.0-litre turbo-diesel) is $64,990, driveaway.

 

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