Isuzu Ute Australia has revealed a limited-edition variant of the up to date D-Max ute, which revives a nameplate that was final seen in 2019 on the previous-generation mannequin.
The Isuzu D-Max X-Rider is predicated on the LS-M 4×Four dual-cab and is being known as the “final all-rounder”.
It is priced from $58,000 earlier than on-road prices, which is $2700 dearer than the LS-M dual-cab variant it is primarily based on.
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Orders for the D-Max X-Rider at the moment are open and there’ll solely be 1020 examples coming to Australia.
Energy comes completely from a 3.0-liter four-cylinder turbo-diesel producing 140kW of energy and 450Nm of torque. It is mated to a six-speed computerized transmission with drive despatched by means of a four-wheel drive system.
Identical to all D-Max 4×Four fashions there’s switchable 2H, 4H, and 4L choices plus an ordinary locking rear differential. There’s additionally metal underbody safety for the sump and switch case.
Seeing the D-Max X-Rider is predicated on the LS-M it additionally comes with heavy obligation rear leaf suspension, as an alternative of standard rear leaf suspension.
This limited-edition D-Max units itself aside from the remainder of the vary with its 17-inch gloss black alloy wheels, black two-tone grille, black sports activities bar, darkish grey facet steps, mushy tonneau cowl, X-Rider badging, Black exterior trims.
It additionally comes with options together with bi-LED headlights with computerized leveling, a 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system, wi-fi Apple CarPlay, wired Android Auto, vinyl flooring and material upholstery.
The D-Max X-Rider solely is available in three colours – Mineral White, Basalt Black Mica, and Granite Grey Mica.
The latter of those paint choices was launched as a part of the recently-detailed 2023 model year updateand was beforehand reserved for the flagship X-Terrain mannequin solely.
The Isuzu D-Max, in addition to the associated MU-X and Mazda BT-50 go re-tested by Australian crash testing authority ANCAP in December final yr and as soon as once more obtained a five-star security score.
This got here after D-Max, MU-X and BT-50 fashions constructed from July 2022 obtained a design change to the motive force’s knee and instrument panel.
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