Isuzu D-Max

Isuzu D-MAX details
ANCAP Safety Rating	5 (2022)
Fuel Type	Diesel
Drivetrain	2WD, 4WD
Body Type	Ute

The Isuzu D-Max is a popular ute produced by Isuzu Motors, a Japanese automaker. The current model has been in production since 2019, with a tough new facelift unveiled in 2023.

Over three generations, the D-Max has been a versatile and reliable workhorse, competing in the best-selling utility segment with the Toyota Hilux and Ford Ranger. The D-Max sits alongside the MU-X in the Isuzu family, a large 8-seater SUV.

Reviews

UOTY

2025-26 Wheels Ute of the Year, contender: Isuzu D-Max Terrain

Updated and tweaked recently, the D-Max continues to appeal to buyers looking for rugged reliability and all-round capability.

February 9, 2026

Reviews

2026 Isuzu D-Max and MU-X 2.2-litre first drive: Is the new engine upgrade worth the money?

Long synonymous with the venerable 3.0-litre turbo diesel four-cylinder, the Isuzu D-Max and MU-X ranges has replaced the workhorse 1.9-litre engine lower down in the range with a 2.2-litre and eight-speed automatic. But will Aussie buyers look at something other than the tough-as-nails 3.0-litre engine?

October 4, 2025

Comparisons

Battle of the Best Sellers: Wheels group ute test between Ford, Toyota, Mazda and Isuzu

Ford v Holden is dead. Now Australia’s top-selling vehicles are dual-cab utes. Mazda’s prettier new BT-50 can tussle with its Isuzu D-Max twin, but are good looks enough to beat Ford’s Ranger and Toyota’s new HiLux?

April 26, 2025

Reviews

Isuzu D-Max: WhichCar’s Full Range Review

With a wide range of variants and a long list of talents, it’s easy to see why the Isuzu D-Max is so popular. Here’s our run-down of the full range.

April 4, 2025

Reviews

2024 Isuzu D-MAX LS-U+ review: The road trip

How does Isuzu’s top-spec ute cope with the demands of our long-serving master of photography?

February 2, 2024

Reviews

2023 Isuzu D-MAX X-Terrain: Quick review

The 2023 Isuzu D-MAX X-Terrain is a robust blend of power and luxury

June 21, 2023

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2023 Isuzu D-MAX LS-U+: Quick review

The 2023 Isuzu D-MAX LS-U+ blends comfort and capability.

June 21, 2023

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2023 Isuzu D-MAX LS-M: Quick review

The 2023 Isuzu D-MAX SX: a reliable and affordable workhorse.

June 21, 2023

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2023 Isuzu D-MAX SX: Quick review

The 2023 Isuzu D-MAX SX is a reliable and affordable workhorse

June 18, 2023

Reviews

2022 Isuzu D-Max LS-M review

At mid-$50K, is the 4×4, 3.0-litre turbo-diesel D-Max LS-M the pick of the litter?

December 1, 2022

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Isuzu D-Max has a maximum braked towing capacity of 2800kg/3000kg (manual/auto with the 1.9L engine) or 3500kg (3.0L engines), with a tow ball download maximum rating of 280kg/300kg for the 1.9L engine and 350kg on all other models.

Payload in the dual cabs ranges from 925kg for the X-Terrain to 1405kg for the SX 4×2 cab chassis.

The D-Max, along with its platform-shared Mazda BT-50 derivative, set a new benchmark among mid-size utes when each arrived in 2019, featuring a long list of standard active safety equipment in all models.

ANCAP (Australasian New Car Assessment Program) awarded the D-Max a full five-star crash safety rating in 2020.

Learn more in our Isuzu D-Max range review.

The D-Max’s warranty coverage is for six years or 150,000 kilometres, along with roadside assistance for seven years.

Isuzu specifies scheduled servicing every 15,000km or 12 months, whichever comes first, with a first free service at 3000km or three months. Under its capped-price service offering, maintenance costs range from $335 to $799 per service, depending on the interval.

News Reviews

Reviews

2025-26 Wheels Ute of the Year, contender: Isuzu D-Max Terrain

2026 Isuzu D-Max and MU-X 2.2-litre first drive: Is the new engine upgrade worth the money?

Battle of the Best Sellers: Wheels group ute test between Ford, Toyota, Mazda and Isuzu

Isuzu D-Max: WhichCar’s Full Range Review