PH-spec 2021 Isuzu D-Max could come with eight trim levels

Updated Feb 17, 2021 | Same topic: Car Sneak Peeks, Teasers, & Rumors

These features have yet to be finalized for our market.

The next-generation D-Max is one of the most anticipated releases from Isuzu, more so after the pickup broke cover in Thailand last year. No longer sharing the same GM-based platform with the Chevrolet Colorado, the D-Max offers a host of improvements that have piqued the interest of Filipino customers.

2021 Isuzu D-Max Australia launch

Isuzu Philippines has pegged the launch of the local-spec D-Max for March 4, 2021, but it looks like one eager beaver couldn’t wait that long. A leaked spec sheet of the new Isuzu D-Max has been making the rounds online, listing down the available features and prices that the market can expect.

However, be warned that the carmaker has not officially confirmed the information contained therein, so we advise caution in taking the material at face value. All these can still change in the days leading up to the formal launch.

That said, the leak identifies eight trim levels for the new D-Max, ranging from a Single Cab variant to the top-of-the-line LS-E. Similar to the Thailand-spec version, the new twin-bar grille will likely be flanked by Bi-LED projector headlamps for the range-topping variant, while the rest could get multi-reflector halogens.

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As with the outgoing model, the interior is expected to accommodate up to five occupants. A touchscreen head unit offering Apple CarPlay and Android Auto could make an appearance, along with dual-zone automatic climate control.

The PH-spec D-Max could get the Advanced Driver Assist System (ADAS), adapted from Subaru’s EyeSight technology. However, this will likely be offered on the range-topping variant, should Isuzu Philippines decide to bring it over.

Two engine choices are expected to be offered, a 1.9L turbodiesel mill good for 148 hp and 350 Nm of torque, and bigger 3.0L power plant that makes 188 hp and 450 Nm of torque. Consistent with overseas markets, the new D-Max could come in both rear-wheel and four-wheel drivetrains.

Here are the tentative prices for the 2021 Isuzu D-Max:

  • RZ4E Single-Cab M/T - Php 857,000
  • LT RZ4E 4x2 M/T - Php 987,000
  • LT 3.0 4x4 M/T - Php 1,288,000
  • LS RZ4E 4x2 M/T - Php 1,219,000
  • LS RZ4E 4x2 A/T - Php 1,309,000
  • LS 3.0 4x2 M/T - Php 1,320,000
  • LS 3.0 4x4 M/T - Php 1,630,000
  • LS-A 3.0 4x2 A/T - Php 1,390,000
  • LS-E 3.0 4x4 A/T - Php 1,825,000

Setting aside the fact that all these figures have yet to be confirmed, are you excited for the launch of Isuzu’s new truck?

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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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Joseph holds a degree in Journalism from the University of the Philippines Diliman and has been writing professionally since 1999. He has written episodes for CNN Philippines' motoring show Drive, and has worked on corporate projects for MG Philippines and Pilipinas Shell. Aside from being Philkotse.com’s Content Lead, he also writes content for numerous car dealerships in the U.S., spanning multiple brands such as Alfa Romeo, Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, and Maserati, among others.

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