2024 Isuzu D-Max Limited to make PH launch next week

Updated Oct 03, 2023 | Same topic: Automotive Industry Updates

The new variant will boast more rugged aesthetics.

If you have been keeping up with the latest from Isuzu Philippines Corporation (IPC), the company is gearing up for the launch of the more rugged 2024 D-Max Limited. Now, we’re finding out the new variant of the pickup truck will be coming out in the metal next week.

The Isuzu D-Max Limited is coming

IPC rolled out a new video about the D-Max Limited following a 14-second teaser released last week. In the latest one, it appears the truck is equipped with halogen headlights instead of the bi-LED projectors. We can also see what seems to be the double LED taillights at the quick preview of the rear end.

With these amenities in mind, we can expect the D-Max Limited to be based on the LS-A variant instead of the top-of-the-line LS-E. The lack of a 4x4 decal also suggests the new variant will come in rear-wheel-drive (RWD) only.

The 3.0 TD badge on the lower right portion of the tailgate hints the D-Max Limited should be powered by a 3.0-liter 4JJ3-TCX inline-four turbodiesel engine. It makes 187 horsepower and 450 Nm of torque.

Isuzu D-Max Limited front view

A more rugged take on the pickup

There are two transmission options that could be offered – a six-speed manual with a reverse lock-out and a six-speed automatic gearbox with a sequential shift function.

Other Limited-exclusive amenities we can spot at the teasers include the Boondock-like decals, new all-terrain tires, side steps, and a reworked grille with the “Isuzu” in the middle. The exterior will also be accentuated with red trims found in the lower bumper and tailgate.

IPC is slated to launch the new Isuzu D-Max Limited on October 12, 2023, as per our insider. Since it won’t likely be a top-spec variant, the new model won’t directly compete against the likes of the Toyota Hilux GR-S and Nissan Navara Pro-4X. But at least the D-Max Limited will hold the same rugged ethos some truck enthusiasts look for.

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Know more about Isuzu D-Max 2024

Isuzu D-Max

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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