Despite the large size of modern pickups, their popularity is constantly growing, and today even residents of large cities are eyeing a car of this class. However, the pickup is a real SUV, which should combine spacious and comfortable salon, a body for transporting goods, good carrying capacity and traction, as well as high cross-country ability. All these qualities necessitate the installation of expensive equipment, which significantly increases the cost of the car. Among the most affordable full-fledged pickups, we note a car from the Japanese automaker Isuzu, which is little known in the Russian Federation. We are talking about the Isuzu D-Max 2017 (pickup), the price of the basic configuration of which is 1,765,000 rubles. Let's consider the features of this interesting proposal.

Photo of the updated car

Exterior of Isuzu D-Max 2017

The cost of the car in question is very high, so many expect the car to have a striking exterior. Its features include the following points:

• In the basic configuration, plastic bumpers are made of low-quality material that has no additional coating. As a result, they are clearly highlighted, the car looks somehow ridiculous. In a more expensive configuration, I repainted the bumper in the color of the car, and it began to look quite attractive.
• In the basic configuration, conventional optics are installed, in expensive ones already with lenses and diodes.
• Inexpensive offers use metal discs, which look ridiculous by modern standards.
• The front of the car looks quite interesting due to the slanting arrangement of the optics. The radiator grille is small, has large ribs, and the bumper has a grille air intake.
• The line of wheel arches is significantly raised, while they are significantly highlighted, which allows you to install more serious tires for off-road.
• The rear of the car resembles more popular pickups renowned manufacturers: Rectangular lights located on the corner of the body. The rear door is hinged, there is a rectangular stop on the end surface of the cab. The rear bumper is also plastic and relatively small.

This is not to say that the car immediately attracts attention, but you cannot call it a model for the domestic market - the exterior is created according to the preferences and.

Interior

From a car that costs more than 2,000,000 rubles, you expect a high-quality interior with modern equipment. But when choosing the car in question, you can be disappointed in the cabin. Its features include:

• The steering wheel has a control unit on only one spoke. It's hard to say why they didn't do it in two or distribute the keys for a more ergonomic surface.
• The instrument panel is represented by the classic combination of a tachometer scale and a speedometer, between which is an analog display. Today, manufacturers make the display as a background for the entire structure, everything here is decorated as they did a few years ago.
• The center console is also made in a simple style: the upper part is reserved for a standard music system with several key blocks, below there are two round regulators of the climate system operating mode.
• One small drive mode switch was also placed between the seats.
• The seats are normal, there is no lateral support, and only textiles are used for finishing.
• The panels have sharp edges and straight lines, no hint of luxury.

If we compare the interior of this pickup with, the cost of which is about 700,000 rubles, then with a difference in price almost 3 times, it is seriously inferior not only in build quality, but also in style. The car looks like a relic of the past, no hint of modern trends.

Configuration and prices of Isuzu D-max 2017 in a new body

Often, such unknown automakers supply their cars to the territory of the Russian Federation in a small number of complete sets, but this case is an exception to the rule. Isuzu D Max 2017 is available in 5 trim levels, but the possibility large selection - this is just the impression created by various additional options:

1. Terra - the cheapest offer from, which will cost 1,765,000 rubles. The first thing that can immediately upset is the presence of only one 2.5-liter turbocharged diesel engine to choose from. At the same time, its power is 163 hp, which can be called an average. The only one positive quality this motor it can be said that its torque is 400 Nm, which is quite enough for overcoming hills or transportation a large number cargo in the back. In paradise with the engine in question, there is a 6-speed mechanics. The Isuzu D Max 2017 drive in all trim levels is fully rigidly connected. The basic configuration can be characterized by an unpainted bumper, which can be useful when passing a section with low traffic, six airbags, and air conditioning. The ABS and ESP systems are responsible for driving safety.
2. Aqua - the pickup version, which costs a little more than the basic configuration, 1,795,000 rubles. As in the previous case, this box is mechanical, additional options are insignificant: a better finish, steering column and driver's seat adjustment.
3. Air - complete set for 2,115,000 rubles. In this case, an automatic transmission with 5 gearshift ranges is installed. Note that such gearboxes were installed several years ago and are outdated. For a pickup truck that is designed for off-road driving, a more fractional speed division, for example, by 6 or 7, 9 speeds, would reduce fuel consumption and more effectively realize the capabilities of the installed engine. However, the manufacturer decided not to invest in an automatic transmission and installed a technically outdated unit. Among the additional options, we note that the bumpers are painted in body color, higher quality finishing materials are used, the front seats have a heating function. Also, the car was equipped with a keyless entry function, a head unit and light-alloy wheels.
4. Flame - version for 1995000 rubles. The car has a manual transmission and an additional body kit, represented by steel sills. Otherwise, the equipment is exactly the same as the Aqua version with the exception of rims - light-alloy ones are installed on this car.
5. Energy - the most expensive offer, which costs 2,235,000 rubles. In this configuration, the car is delivered with the same diesel engine with turbine, automatic 5-speed gearbox. Additional options are presented by steel sills, better interior trim and a few other little things.

The above information indicates that the vehicle in question is not an attractive proposition. In the basic configuration, the pickup is devoid of almost all popular options, it comes with steel rims and unpainted bumpers. The salon also lacks all the options popular today. Single cab pickup delivered - compact solution for those who need a car to solve certain problems. There is also an option with a one-and-a-half roof - in this case, the second row will fit only for luggage. There is also a standard version with a double cab, when the rear row is full.

Specifications

Isuzu D-Max 2017 ( new body), configuration and prices, the photo of which will be discussed in this article, with a double cab has the following dimensions:

In this case, the ground clearance is 225 mm when installing standard discs.

Japanese company Isuzu announced prices for the new d-Max pickup in Russia. Car sales began in October 2016.

On russian market The pickup will be offered in five trim levels: Terra, Aqua, Air, Flame and Energy. Also, the car will be available with "one and a half" and double cab.

Photo of Isuzu D-Max 2019. http: // site /

The overall dimensions of the novelty are: length - 5,295 mm, width - 1,860 mm, height - 1,795 mm. The wheelbase is 3,095 mm. The ground clearance (ground clearance) is 225 mm.

Specifications... The all-wheel drive Isuzu D-Max 2019 is equipped with an uncontested 2.5-liter ISUZU 4JK1 turbo diesel engine with a capacity of 163 horse power (400 Nm). The engine can work in conjunction with a 6-speed "mechanics" and 5-band "automatic".

Fuel consumption on the highway is about 6.5 liters per 100 kilometers, and in the city - 8.9 liters per 100 kilometers (official data).

salon photo

The basic equipment of the pickup includes unpainted bumpers, six airbags, ABS, ESP and air conditioning. The Air trim is complemented by body-colored bumpers, improved interior trim, heated front seats, a keyless entry system, a radio tape recorder and alloy wheels.

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Test drive and review of the Isuzu D-Max 2019 pickup (video):

Price

In Russia, prices for a new pickup truck Isuzu D-Max 2019 will vary from 1,885,000 to 2,349,000 rubles.

Top configurations are equipped with a leather interior, climate control and an electric driver's seat.

In addition, the version is sold in Russia high cross-country ability Arctic Trucks AT35, which is distinguished by modified bumpers, a suspension lift, reinforced body-to-frame brackets and shock absorber brackets, wheel arch extensions.

The cost of the Isuzu D-Max Arctic Trucks version is 2,515,000 rubles.

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The Isuzu D-Max pickup truck was officially delivered to Russia in 2017. The Japanese brand Isuzu is well known in our commercial vehicle market, but it has never officially brought us cars addressed to private owners, that is, fishermen, hunters, and travel lovers. For those looking for a real SUV, but relatively inexpensive.

The 2017 Isuzu D-Max, received for a test drive, had a full Duble Cab, that is, two rows of seats and four doors. At the moment, the Isuzu D-Max is the only pickup truck that is also supplied to Russia with a one-and-a-half cab, that is, there are the same number of seats, but only two doors. This is curious, although this type of body has not taken root in our country. Nevertheless, there is interest in it. After all, a one-and-a-half cabin means that cargo body there will be more. In the case of Isuzu D-Max, it is more than a solid 30 cm. For fans of motorcycles and extreme rest, this difference in the size of the loading platform can be decisive.

Isuzu D-Max cargo box

The most important thing in the pickup is a huge cargo box. The length and width of the Isuzu D-Max cargo box is approximately 1.5 by 1.5 meters. In fact, it is square. When compared with competitors, that is, with other pickups sold in Russia, it is not the largest. On the other hand, the difference is extremely small, so the lack of space is not felt here at all. Some might say that the Volkswagen Amarok has the largest cargo box in its class. it is, but it is about 3 cm longer. This is not a difference to take into account.

But here there is a plastic protective cover, and the board can withstand heavy loads. The carrying capacity of the machine is almost a ton, that is, exactly the same carrying capacity with which Isuzu D-Max can freely move around the Russian capital. Basically, this body is no better or worse than the cargo bodies of most other pickups.

The body is covered with a lid from above, but this is an option. Moreover, in itself, it has nothing to do with the Isuzu brand. The exact same cover can be seen on a competitor -.

If the tailgate is opened, one interesting detail will become visible, namely the mesh-partition. It's an option, but it's a very correct thing that a pickup really needs. With its help, you can shield a small part of the body and everything that is put there will not fly on the body, but will arrive at the place safe and sound. seems to be the simplest thing, but for some reason it is not offered for many pickups. Isuzu D-Max has it and that's great.

Interior and ergonomics

Asceticism reigns inside the cabin. Isuzu D-Max has multimedia, but there is no navigation in it even in the most expensive versions... There are other oddities as well. So, the USB connector is present, but for some reason this is a mini-USB, you cannot insert a regular USB flash drive into it. Why they did this is unclear. An adapter is indispensable. We should also mention the absence of a parking camera, which is very necessary for a 5.2 meter long car. Alas, Isuzu D-Max does not even have parking sensors.

True, the Japanese remembered that it can be cold in Russia, so there is a winter package here. This is a battery with increased capacity, plus improved thermal insulation of some elements power plant... There are also heated seats. However, the developers did not go deep into the topic of insulation, and therefore there is neither heated glass nor heated steering wheel. As for the other weird savings, these are the power windows. Automatic mode is available only on the driver's door. Today it would not be difficult to install electric window lifters on all windows, but they did not.

Engines and transmissions

Outside, the Isuzu D-Max may seem somewhat inconspicuous, but if you look under the hood, you will see that the engine is elegantly decorated here. It's a diesel, of course. Its volume is 2.5 liters, and the power is 163 hp. It is equipped with a twin turbocharger. Precisely, double. There is the same engine, but with one turbine, its power is slightly lower. However, they decided not to supply such a car to Russia.

Moreover, for this machine they also offer new engine Isuzu 1.9 liters. Also supercharged, with a capacity of 150 horses. But the Japanese reasoned that the low-volume forced engine in Russia might not be understood. And they brought us the classics. This motor has long been well known, because it was put on a lot different models, including on commercial transport... It can be paired with a 5-speed automatic, but we had a more correct version on our test - with a six-speed manual.

Controllability and maneuverability

The automaker's website has a list of technical characteristics of the Isuzu D-Max, but there is no such parameter as acceleration to 100 km / h. In fact, just isuzu brand in this sense, you can understand. It mainly manufactures trucks, and this model also belongs to the category of commercial vehicles, for which acceleration is not very important. But in fairness, we note that he is not painfully nimble. On the other hand, the engine is understandable, high-torque and for a leisurely diesel car Isuzu D-Max works quite logically.

As for the handling, I cannot say that the car has some critical rolls in the corners, but it is, of course, soft, imposing, waddling. At the same time, the pickup behaves decently on small irregularities. During the test drive, we drove an unloaded Isuzu D-Max. As a rule, cars with rear suspension spring, with an empty body behave very tough. It is more or less acceptable here. What's a little frustrating is the noise isolation. It is clear that the car is ascetic, but at a speed of 100 km / h, the interior is literally filled with noise from the road, from tires, and, unfortunately, there is no need to talk about acoustic comfort.

Practicality and comfort

If you are in a pickup truck, you should always look behind the back of the back sofa. The fact is that this car has a hefty cargo body, but there is no normal trunk. But there is a whole bunch of small things that are extremely inconvenient to store there. Therefore, behind the back of the rear sofa, they often, almost always, insert a niche where you can keep all sorts of little things that should be at hand. There is also Isuzu D-Max. There is a “set of motorists”, a minimal set of tools and something else, but you should not rely too much on the capacity of this niche.

Isuzu D-Max likes to remind, they say, "I am a commercial vehicle, I am a workhorse, not a glamorous toy, like the Volkswagen Amarok." This affects many little things. Since the car was created precisely as a commercial vehicle, a person driving here will spend a lot of time, in fact, he will live in this car. Therefore, he needs small things somewhere in the classroom, which he will have in abundance.

We thought about it. Let's say the glove compartment. It is there, it is of a normal size, but what if it is not enough? For this case, there is a second glove compartment. Not the largest in the world, but it exists. Further, for some things that should be at hand, there is one more shelf. Are there any cup holders? At first it seems that things are not very good with them, since only one is visible, a small one and is not located in the most convenient place. But after looking closely, we find another, retractable. The same is on the passenger seat. That is, from the point of view of convenience in daily use, the developers of this machine thought and equipped the Isuzu D-Max quite well.

Prices and configuration

The pickup is offered in Terra, Aqua, Air, Flame and Energy trim levels, and there is also an Arctic Trucks version. but this is a separate story with individual prices, which at present, too, cannot be considered very high. The basic version of the Isuzu D-Max costs about 1.7 million rubles. The most expensive of the five configurations is 2.2 million rubles. Isuzu D-Max will only be sold at 11 dealerships Russia, which means that the Japanese are not planning big sales. They expect that the Russians will buy 500 of them in a year. The forecast is realistic, since the car is very good. Moreover, it has the spirit of a correct, purebred, simple, masculine car. The same spirit that is found less and less often today.

It may seem that the Japanese company has chosen a not entirely unfortunate moment to start sales, the market is falling, sales are decreasing. However, the Japanese see things differently. Indeed, due to the fall in demand, many models have left our market. We don't have a Ford Ranger now, no Nissan Navara. Therefore, the competition is also relatively low. Moreover, most similar cars are more expensive, with the exception of the UAZ Patriot in the back of a pickup truck and, also, its Italian twin -. All other cars are more expensive, and Hilux, and, of course, Volkswagen Amarok. Therefore, not to say that the moment for the start of sales of Isuzu D-Max is so bad.

Isuzu D-Max Arctic Trucks AT35

The most off-road version of the pickup is the Isuzu D-Max Arctic Trucks AT35. There are many large companies and small workshops in the world that prepare cars for serious off-road conditions. But the Arctic Truck studio occupies a special place in this row. Toyota's Icelandic dealership has opened a workshop for preparing off-road vehicles for the harsh Arctic conditions. However, the companies soon gained independence. Successful engineering solutions and thoughtful design allowed the company to gain popularity all over the world. At present, Arctic Trucks offices operate in 8 countries of the world, from Iceland to South Africa, including the Russian office in Krasnoyarsk.

The AT35 modification got its name from the size of the wheels. That is 35 inches is the full diameter of the wheel. In addition, the machine is equipped with wider footrests. In order to introduce such huge wheels on the car, it was necessary to make arch extensions. The suspension lift is 1 cm, and the lift of the body relative to the frame is 3 cm. All this made it possible to increase the vehicle's ground clearance from 235 to 290 mm. Moreover, this figure is completely honest. Checked. We climbed under the car and 290 mm are the lowest places under the gearbox rear axle and under engine protection. Under the body, the ground clearance is almost 400 mm.

It must be admitted that the Isuzu D-Max Arctic Trucks AT35 equipment with non-mud 35 wheels, a modest lift and the absence of a winch was made so that the car does not lose much in performance characteristics on the asphalt. A compromise, although the possibilities of the atelier are not limited to this set. Arctic Trucks can offer any level of tuning, up to and including a third axle.

Isuzu D-Max Arctic Trucks AT35 test drive

The engine and transmission on this car have not undergone any modification and the power of the turbodiesel is the same 163 hp, and the torque is 400 Nm. True, the shelf of the maximum torque is located here in a rather narrow range of revolutions, from one and a half to two thousand. Given the fact that there is a manual six-speed gearbox and the gears are matched close enough to each other, this very narrow operating range of 500 rpm has to be constantly caught. But you need to understand that the Isuzu D-Max Arctic Trucks AT35 is designed mainly for driving on roads without a hard surface.

On soft soils Isuzu D-Max Arctic Trucks AT35 behaves very nicely. Large wheels provide much more ground support than conventional wheels. This allows the car not to sink so deep into the depths and bury itself. Of course, here as well as on asphalt, there is a lack of latitude in the range of the maximum torque shelf. So you have to work actively with the gearbox on the off-road, but here it doesn't feel like that, besides, the car has plenty of traction stock.

I must say that articulation dependent suspension, of course, does not break any records. The car is easily hung out, but the most main drawback in terms of the off-road capabilities of the Isuzu D-Max Arctic Trucks AT35, it is that in the basic configuration it does not have a rear cross-axle differential lock. Fortunately, these issues can be resolved fairly easily in a specialized workshop.

Isuzu D-Max Arctic Trucks AT35 with a manual transmission, leather interior and full stuffing costs 1.995.000 rubles in the cabin. In general, not so expensive. And the preparation of the car in the Arctic Trucks studio will cost another 650,000 rubles. The most important thing is that the car gets along with it all off-road tuning SKTS certificate, that is, it is fully legalized for use on public roads, which means there will be no problems with registering it. And then you can calmly engage in tuning, installing some additional accessories, trunks, winches and everything else. But even in its original form, the Isuzu D-Max Arctic Trucks AT35 is one of the most honest and true SUVs on the domestic market today. Although still more toothy rubber and a winch will not interfere with it.

Summarizing

The Isuzu brand is a classic in the field of four-wheel drive frame construction. Let us recall such a model as Opel frontera?. This is really Isuzu. Chevrolet Colorado is about the same story.

The key question for the Isuzu D-Max pickup truck is: who might be interested in such a car. This is an interesting choice for a person who is keen on hunting or fishing. It is clear that we are talking about wealthy people. One can doubt, since the car is ascetic, is it necessary for such people? But such people, as a rule, already have an advanced car. Most likely it will not be the first car in the garage. This is a simple, masculine car that gives those emotions that modern cars no longer give. In this sense, the existence of the Isuzu D-Max model is quite justified.

This is not America. These pickups are almost a national symbol there, and all because the small entrepreneur there has always been the basis of the economy. Historically, pickups in Russia are perceived exclusively as commercial vehicles and only last years a stratum of the public appeared, which managed to appreciate the beauty of this format. Ever since the days of the emka, the GAZ M1, a pickup based on it was exotic and almost the only representative of the class mass-produced. The car was called GAZ 415, and today only a narrow circle of enthusiasts knows about it. In the States and in Asia, a pickup truck is a breadwinner and a working tool, and I wonder how we would react to a roofer who decorates his Dewalt working screwdriver with LEDs and stickers? How crazy. Getting to know the typical and seemingly unremarkable truck, the Isuzu D-Max, will help to put yourself in its place. It is also a tool, it is also a breadwinner, it is also a sacred cow in the States, Australia and Asian countries.

Pickup can be beautiful

Isuzu D-Max strives to take the leading positions in the class of pickups in Russia

If we put aside all prejudices and forget that in Russia SUVs are bought mainly for entertainment or dusting in the eyes, it turns out that the niche of pickups is practically empty. Offhand, you can name Mitsubishi L300, Toyota Highlax and a couple of Chinese based on them. And the Isuzu company has always been and will be a giant in terms of the construction of commercial equipment of this kind. In terms of quality and functionality, these machines are not yet equal, although they are not popular among the masses. It's just that not everyone needs working tools. In terms of functionality, such a car, especially in the Double Cab configuration, with a double cab, will bypass any SUV. Here and the interior is spacious, and a ton of carrying capacity, and four-wheel drive, and high ground clearance, power and even speed. A new Isuzu D-Max 2016-2017 model year also beautiful.

In Australia, Thailand and the USA he is more known as Chevy Colorado and there is nothing surprising here. GM bought most of the shares japanese company, therefore may use different logos depending on the market. Since the Isuzu D-Max has not been officially sold in Russia yet, it could get to us through the channels of gray dealers under different names, which does not change the essence of the car. Isuzu lorries and trucks are sold by officials, and these are mainly cars that are assembled in Ulyanovsk by a large-knot method, and Isuzu D-Max is assembled only in Japan and Thailand, but the dealer network announced the start of official deliveries of the pickup.

Prices and specifications of Isuzu D-Max 2016-2017, photo

New Isuzu looks organically off-road

In mid-September 2016, the officials in Moscow will present the updated D-Max, which can be purchased for at least 1,800,000 rubles. For this money, the only 2.5-liter turbodiesel with a capacity of 164 horsepower is available so far, which can be equipped with a five-speed hydromechanical automatic, as well as a conventional five-speed manual transmission. In the base, the pickup is sold with mechanics, unpainted bumpers and a lorry cab, and for an extra charge you can buy an automatic transmission, a double cab and a whole bunch of comfort options:

• exchange rate stability system;
• six airbags in a circle;
• climate control;
• premium multimedia Isuzu Connect with an eight-inch touchscreen display;
• central locking with remote control;
• parktronic and navigator.

In addition, the car has changed in appearance - refined front bumper, LED running lights appeared in the basic configuration, the architecture of the headlights has changed, roof rails and a basic hitch appeared. In the US and Asian markets, the car received several more engines - a 150-horsepower biturbo diesel with a volume of 1.9 liters and an atmospheric three-liter diesel with a power of 177 horsepower with a torque of 380 Nm. The top Isuzu D-Max in Moscow can be bought for 2.3 million rubles. It is more expensive than the base L200, but almost half a million cheaper than the top-end Hilux.

There are connoisseurs of this pickup not only in Asia and in the States, but also in the UK. There the tuning version of the Isuzu D-Max Arctic Trucks AT35 went on sale. The car is not custom, but quite serial. This is the most prepared for off-road version of the latest version of the pickup, which can be sold with both double and one-and-a-half cabs. The extreme off-road vehicle is built on Fox Performanse tuning suspension, which increases the ground clearance by as much as 125 mm and is now 331 mm. Almost bigfoot. The Nokian Rotiva AT off-road mud tires on 17-inch standard aluminum alloy wheels also played a significant role. The outer diameter of the toothed splint is 35 inches. In addition, outwardly, the pickup is distinguished by several color options (bright red, matte black), widened wheel arches, powerful crankcase and hand-out protection, additional LED fog lights, powerful power sills.

AT 35 is very difficult in the cabin. In terms of architecture and organization of space, the car did not receive any special changes, but in terms of comfort chips there is complete order: a top-end Pioneer audio system with 6 speakers, cruise control, a leather steering wheel with heating, warm rear-view mirrors with an electromechanical drive are installed. The British are also convinced that a real pickup should have a diesel engine, so they installed a 2.5-liter CRDi with a twin turbine under the hood of the Isuzu D-Max Arctic Trucks AT35, the same as on pickups sold in Russia. The engine produces 164 horsepower and 400 Nm of torque. Uncompromising all-wheel drive, but the transmission can be automatic or manual. Carrying capacity of the car is not less than one ton, and the weight of the transported trailer is 3.5 tons. In England, Isuzu D-Max Arctic Trucks AT35 costs 31 thousand pounds. Car deliveries to Europe begin in January 2017.

Test Drive. Isuzu D-Max in action

Good, visually he is really beautiful. Modern shapes of the cab and cargo platform, fashionable lED headlights, neat taillights, you can optionally install a bumper guard and this will give the Isuzu D-Max even more elegant aggression. But this is outwardly. Inside, the pickup remains fairly simple and functional. The version with a double cab as close as possible to traditional SUVs. The interior is spacious, the plastic is very high quality, the level of fit of the panels is impeccable. Even in a new car, nothing squeaks, crunches or crackles on the go. As for the choice of a cab, the difference between a lorry and a double is minimal. To get on the back sofa (and this is the sofa, not the side chairs), in the lorry, you need to recline the front seats. The double cab provides access to the back row through additional doors.

The front panel is designed as austerely as possible in the basic configuration, but everything you need is always at hand. And before my eyes. The tidy has an on-board computer display, which will give the necessary operational information automatically or on demand, the center console is made logically - there are climate control buttons, in expensive versions there is a multimedia display, as well as a control washer for transmission modes. Landing, as in any SUV, is high with excellent visibility.

The only complaint that may arise after a long off-road drive, and not only, is the undeveloped lateral support of the front seats and a narrow cushion.

The rear sofa is comfortable, and there is more than enough space for three rather large passengers, in addition, a separate airflow is provided for the rear section of the cabin.

Functional and working interior, no glamor

Any Isuzu D-Max equipment will immediately produce a characteristic rumble when the engine is started. This is an invariable diesel engine, which, however, is practically inaudible from the passenger compartment; sound insulation is excellent even for a high-class SUV. The diesel with a twin turbine has excellent low-end thrust, which is not surprising. 400 Nm of torque is already available at 1200 rpm, so it's no wonder that the automatic transmission is perfectly adapted to work in tandem with this motor. The only complaint about the box is the thoughtfulness in kick-down mode, but hardly anyone decides to go for a sharp overtake in a diesel pickup. Isuzu D-Max - frame, rear springs are installed. Therefore, in corners at speed, judging by the feedback from the owners, it falls down uncritically, which is understandable and predictable. But the car keeps a straight line perfectly at any speed, without steering and unnecessary sideways. The power steering is humanely tuned, which did not affect the information content of the steering wheel.

Under normal conditions, the car is driven by the rear wheels, and if necessary, the front axle can be connected with a slight movement of the hand by pressing one button. Front axle connects at speeds up to 100 km / h, but in order to engage a lower gear, you have to stop. But like a car rowing on sand or on a slippery slope! There is nothing better than a high-torque diesel engine. He confidently drags even a fully laden pickup along the track, and over loose snow, and over muddy clay (hey, Prado, you don't need a tug?) And to find a suitable ravine for diagonal hanging, so that the Isuzu D-Max rotates helplessly wheels, you have to try hard. But even in this situation, the pickup has a trump card in its sleeve - a self-locking differential of the rear continuous axle. You won't be able to land a car if you don't set yourself such a goal.

Video: test drive Isuzu D-Max 2016-2017

Unlike sleek SUVs, the Isuzu D-Max doesn't take such bullying as extraordinary. It's work for him. The daily work he was used to. Dirt, loads, frost or heat are part of his life and he cannot let the owner down, who has only hope for a pickup truck, as a reliable helper and breadwinner. And he won't let you down. This is the breed.

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Sales market: Russia.

Isuzu D-MAX is based on the General Motors platform, which also produces the Chevrolet Colorado model. It was expected that Isuzu D-Max will appear in Russia in 2008, the first generation car was even presented at the Moscow Motor Show. In 2012, the second generation D-Max was released, presented at MIAS under the guise of a Chevrolet Colorado, and again did not grow together. Only in 2016, the long-awaited arrival of Isuzu D-Max to the domestic market took place, moreover, the second generation pre-styling. The initial version on the Russian market is the D-Max Terra, the only proposed version with a one-and-a-half cab (Extended), where there is no middle pillar, and narrow rear doors opening against the direction of travel serve to access the rear row (the car is a four-seater). There is little space in the second row - two small "benches" with vertical backs and a minimum of headroom. But in the presence of a double (Double) cab (Aqua version and higher), the Isuzu D-MAX interior is not much different from a comfortable passenger car, there is enough space even in the back. Russian buyers can purchase D-MAX with only one engine - a 163-horsepower 2.5-liter turbodiesel.

In the basic configurations (Terra and Aqua), the exterior is made in the simplest style: unpainted bumpers, door handles and a radiator grill, a black rear bumper (equipped with a central step), mirrors with manual adjustment and in unpainted housings, halogen headlights serve as head optics, there are daytime running lights and a rear fog lamp. In salon: manual air conditioning and cabin filter, fabric seat upholstery, power windows, audio preparation (2 speakers and wiring). With further equipment, the D-MAX will offer chrome body elements, climate control, heated electric mirrors, leather upholstery, cruise control, audio system (radio, CD player, clock, USB / AUX / I-Pod, Bluetooth) and much more. ...

The Isuzu D-MAX is powered by a 2.5-liter diesel "four" with a Common Rail system and a turbocharger. The engine delivers a maximum power of 163 hp. (at 3600 rpm) and a maximum torque of 400 Nm (at 2000 rpm). These characteristics are enough to accelerate the pickup to maximum speed 160-180 km / h depending on the modification. The torque from the engine to the wheels is transmitted via a six-speed mechanical box gears (AISIN AY6) or five-speed automatic box transmissions (AISIN TB50LS) in Air and Energy versions. Available two-stage transfer case (ISUZU T150) and system all-wheel drive with rigidly connected front axle (Part-Time). Diesel fuel consumption in the combined cycle varies between 7.3 - 8.4 l / 100 km for standard pickups and 8.4 - 9.6 l / 100 km for specially prepared versions with enhanced off-road qualities of Arctic Trucks AT35. Volume fuel tank - 69 liters.

Front suspension Isuzu D-MAX independent spring, double wishbones, rear - dependent spring. Thanks to the frame, the pickup truck has an excellent carrying capacity (up to 980 kg), in addition, it is capable of pulling a trailer weighing up to 3500 kg. In combination with a one-and-a-half cab, the size of the loading platform is 1795 x 1530 x 465 mm, with a double cab - 1552 x 1530 x 465 mm. D-MAX has decent dimensions: length - 5295 mm, width - 2040 mm, height - 1910 mm. Height ground clearance standard machine - 225-235 mm, standard crankcase protection installed. The wheelbase is 3095 mm, the track of the front and rear wheels is 1570 mm each, the minimum turning radius is 6.1 m. The car is equipped with 255/65 R17 tires. An exclusive package is the Arctic Trucks AT35 version with improved cross-country characteristics: off road tires 320/70 R17, increased ground clearance to 290 mm and widened track of both axles (1644 mm each), reinforced suspension, increased entry and exit angles.

The basic configuration of Isuzu D-MAX includes ESC, ABS, EBD and Brake Assist systems, front airbags for the driver and front passenger, side airbags for the driver and front passenger, side curtain airbags for the front and back row seats. Also installed are active head restraints, three-point seat belts for all seats (front with pretensioners and load limiters). Cars with a double cab have ISOFIX mounts on the rear outboard seats and additional upper mounts for installing remote controls, child locks in the rear doors. More expensive configurations will offer a central locking with an automatic unlocking function when the airbags are deployed, an anti-theft system with door and hood opening control (in the base - an immobilizer).

Isuzu D-MAX is a real worker, a light truck capable of successfully overcoming various road obstacles or moving off-road altogether. The one-and-a-half cab option is suitable for those who prefer to have a more spacious body, although the equipment will be the simplest, and the interior will be spartan. Of the comfortable double cab versions, the fully featured Energy package deserves the most attention. Despite the fact that in Europe they recently started selling the updated second-generation Di-Max, the previous version is still offered in Russia. Cousins \u200b\u200bto the D-MAX are the seven-seat mid-size SUVs Isuzu MU-X and the single-platform Chevrolet TrailBlazer.

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