The current generations of the Isuzu D-Max and mu-X had another go at the Australasian New Car Assessment Program’s (ANCAP) crash safety tests. Like the previous assessments, the two Isuzu vehicles scored an outstanding 5-star safety rating.
The Isuzu D-Max once again scored a 5-star ANCAP safety rating
It was in 2020 when ANCAP first put the third-gen D-Max to the test, while the second-gen mu-X did it the following year. The reason for the reevaluation is the installation of a new driver knee airbag and an instrument panel for units built from July 2022, which are aimed to improve safety performance.
In comparison to the first crash test, the Isuzu D-Max has improved its Adult Occupant Protection score from 31.86 to 33 points (83 to 86 percent). The scores for the rest of the categories remain the same, with the truck earning 44 out of 49 points (89 percent) in Child Occupant Protection, 37.63 out of 54 points (69 percent) in Vulnerable Road User Protection, and 13.49 out of 16 points (84 percent) in Safety Assist.
The Isuzu mu-X returned with a 5-star ANCAP safety rating
Meanwhile, the Isuzu mu-X scored one percent less in Adult Occupant Protection at 86 percent (from 33.25 to 33 points). Looking at the report, the midsize SUV lost a few points in frontal offset and full-width frontal scores. As for the other categories, the scores remain intact; 41.99 points (85 percent) in Child Occupant Protection, 37.63 points (69 percent) in Vulnerable Road User Protection, and 13.49 points (84 percent) in Safety Assist.
Locally, the top-ranging variants of the PH-spec D-Max and mu-X are available with 7-position SRS airbags. Moreover, the brand’s Advanced Driver Assist System is offered in select models, providing features such as Adaptive Cruise Control, Autonomous Emergency Braking, and Turn Assist.
See how the D-Max performed at ANCAP's latest crash test
In related news, the Mazda BT-50 has been reevaluated by the ANCAP as well for the same reason. For the uninitiated, the current iteration of the BT-50 is now based on the Isuzu truck instead of the Ford Ranger.
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Know more about Isuzu D-Max 2024
The Isuzu D-Max 2023 is a 5-seater pickup truck that is available in several variants with various options for a 4x2 or 4x4 drivetrain. Isuzu Philippines Corporation (IPC) is offering this truck at a price that ranges from Php 917,000 to Php 1,9055,000. There are two engine options powering the D-Max. One is a 1.9-liter RZ4E-TC inline-4 turbodiesel engine that makes 148 horsepower and 350 Nm of torque, while the other is a 3.0-liter 4JJ3-TCX inline-4 turbodiesel engine that delivers 187 horsepower and 450 Nm of torque. Either a 6-speed manual or 6-speed automatic transmission can be paired to the said engines.
In terms of dimensions, the D-Max spans 5,277 mm in length, 1,880 mm in width, and 1,810 mm in height. It boasts a ground clearance rated at 240 mm, as well as a wheelbase of 3,125 mm. Some of the competitors of the Isuzu pickup truck in the Philippines are the Toyota Hilux, Nissan Navara, and Mazda BT-50.
₱ 917,000 - ₱ 1,905,000
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