Joining the ranks of carbon-reducing pick-up trucks is this new 2024 Isuzu D-Max Hi-Lander Mild Hybrid (MHEV) concept, that's just been unveiled in Thailand ahead of next week's Bangkok International Motor Show (BIMS). It's not a reality just yet, but the idea is sound and to be honest, it doesn't look that far off from production. Under the hood is the 1.9-litre Ddi Blue Power turbodiesel, paired to a small electric motor on the front of the engine and a 48V battery. Powertrain figures nor spec

Isuzu Malaysia celebrated Malaysia’s 66th year of independence with around 600 Isuzu D-Max owners around the country as part of the Merdeka Convoy 66. The gathering was organised in collaboration with Isuzu dealers that saw D-Max parades held in 29 locations around the country at 9.15 AM on Merdeka morning. It ended up being the largest ever simultaneous parade of Isuzu D-Max pick-ups in the country. The convoy was flagged off at the Isuzu Jinjang dealership in Kuala Lumpur by Chief Operating Of

The Thais don’t use pick-up trucks the way we Malaysians do. Over there, pick-up trucks are put to hard work, pulling all types of farm produce. So when Isuzu introduced the RZ4E-TC 1.9-litre Blue Power engine for its latest generation D-Max, there were doubts if it can deliver the same pulling power as a 2.8-litre Toyota Hilux. There is no replacement for displacement and yes, it is true that the Isuzu D-Max runs out of puff earlier than the Toyota Hilux. The Isuzu has to make do with only 150

We hear the term “lifestyle vehicle” applied rather generously these days to anything with a remote resemblance of off-road capabilities. While we’re still questioning some of the examples referenced, we’re absolutely sure that the all-new Isuzu D-Max falls under its scope and if you’re understandably doubting us, we got a couple of owners to justify the positive impact having a pick-up has had on their… lifestyles. Having long shed their agricultural image, it isn’t too much of a stretch to cal

With only 28% of Malaysian pick-up truck users frequently engaging their vehicle’s 4x4 system, Isuzu Malaysia has just launched a new variant of the all-new Isuzu D-Max catered to drivers wanting a pick-up truck that is more suited for the urban jungle with less hassle on maintenance. Starting from RM 100,999 on the road without insurance, the Isuzu D-Max Auto Plus 4x2 offers the same package as the standard D-Max 4x4 but with only rear-wheel drive. It’s also RM 6,000 less than the Standard 4x4

As far as our jobs go, sometimes we will draw conclusions about a certain car purely on paper. Perhaps, by looking at the specifications, you'd give it no chance of impressing you from the start. I must admit, that was exactly what I did to the Isuzu D-Max 1.9 Premium when it turned up for a scrap with more impressive rivals (on paper). And as a consequence of such prejudice, I ended up with egg on my face. What was it then, that was so surprising about this Isuzu D-Max? 1.9-litre engine punched