2024 Isuzu D-MAX pricing and specs update

Isuzu has now updated and refined its package to stay at the forefront and continue the strong sales it has enjoyed from the ute segment. Not only was the D-MAX the third best-selling ute in Australia in 2023 but it was the country’s third best-selling car overall, behind the Ford Ranger and Toyota HiLux.

Review

Isuzu has added its smaller 1.9-litre diesel engine to the MU-X range. We take a mini MU-X for a quick spin to see how it performs

7 / 10 Score

The 2024 D-MAX range comprises 26 variants consisting of single-cab, extra-cab and double-cab passenger compartments; cab-chassis and styleside bodies; 4x2 and 4x4 drivelines; and the choice of 1.9- and 3.0-litre diesel engines. There’s a D-MAX to suit everyone, from the lollipop-spec 2WD SX cab-chassis to the top-of-the-range X-Terrain.

The new kid on the block is the X-Rider, which only comes as a double-cab tub 4x4 with the 3.0L engine and automatic transmission for $59,500 (plus ORC). The D-MAX X-Rider brings the blacked-out looks of the higher-spec utes that all the cool kids have, to a more basic truck with the smaller eight-inch infotainment screen, cloth interior trim and vinyl floor coverings. It’s the ute to get if you want that look without all the extras and expense of the X-Terrain model.

While the bones of the D-MAX remain the same, Isuzu has freshened the styling with a new grille, headlights and front-end treatment. Different trim colours and designs of the alloy wheels differentiate the many model specifications, but the overall vibe remains distinctly Isuzu.

While we applauded Isuzu for fitting such a comprehensive suite of so-called driver aids and safety features in its ute back in 2020, the refinement and calibration of some of the systems left a lot to be desired. Over-aggressive lane keeping, annoying beeps and buzzers, and frustrating lane cantering were just some of the systems that detracted from the driving experience and only made you wish it would all end as soon as possible.

To its credit, Isuzu listened to those criticisms and addressed them with more than a simple recalibration, by introducing all-new hardware to give better results. Key to that hardware is the new forward-facing