2023 Isuzu D-Max pricing and features

Isuzu Ute Australia has detailed minor running changes for the D-Max ute for 2023.

The 2023 Isuzu D-Max will arrive in Australian showrooms from December 1, 2022, with pricing unchanged following adjustments earlier this year.

Headlining the changes is wider availability of the entry-level 1.9-litre turbo-diesel engine – introduced last year and now offered with three new dual-cab SX variants: a 1.9-litre 4x2 cab chassis and ute, and a 4x4 ute.

There's also new-look alloy wheels, a redesigned grille, fresh trim and paint finishes, and a tailgate gas strut for tubbed ute models.

Another key update is the addition of auto-off blind-spot alert and rear-cross traffic alert when a towing connector/plug is detected – in contrast to the Ford Ranger’s trailer-ready system.

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A spokesperson for Isuzu Ute Australia said a retrofit kit will be available for current D-Max owners, but will incur a cost for replacement parts and labour.

"Due to a difference internally between 21MY and 22MY, versus 23MY rear radar sensors, the Auto-off BSM and RCTA functionality cannot be added via a software update to 21MY and 22MY vehicles and will require the fitment of 23MY sensor hardware components, which will incur costs for replacement parts and labour," they said.

"For more information on this process please speak with your local Isuzu UTE Dealer."

Mazda Australia had “no new BT-50 related updates to communicate” for its platform-sharing ute.

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• Pricing
• Features
• Colours
• Engine, drivetrain, and fuel economy
• Safety
• Dimensions
• Warranty and servicing
• Availability

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2023 Isuzu D-Max pricing

4X2

4X4 CAB-CHASSIS

4X4 DUAL-CAB UTE

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Above: 2023 Isuzu D-Max LS-M

2023 Isuzu D-Max features

SX

LS-M, in addition to SX

LS-U, in addition to LS-M

LS-U+, in addition to LS-U

X-Terrain, in addition to LS-U+

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Above: 2023 Isuzu D-Max X-Terrain

Colours

Metallic paint incurs a $650 premium.

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Engine, drivetrain and fuel economy

Under the bonnet, the Isuzu D-Max is available with two four-cylinder diesel engines.

The entry-level option is the 1.9-litre RZ4E, introduced in 2022, which produces 110kW and 350Nm. It is matched with a six-speed manual or automatic transmission.

Stepping up to the venerable 3.0-litre 4JJ3 turbo-diesel pushes outputs to 140kW and 450Nm, with identical gearbox options.

While the 3.0-litre D-Max has a 3500-kilogram braked towing capacity, the 1.9-litre model is limited to 2800kg (manual) or 3000kg (auto).

The combined fuel economy of the 3.0-litre sits between 7.7L and 8.0L/100km, depending on the variant, while the 1.9-litre is rated at 7.0L/100km.

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Safety

The Isuzu D-Max is covered by a five-star ANCAP safety rating, based on testing conducted in 2020.

It received a score of 83 per cent for adult occupant protection, 89 per cent for child occupant protection, 69 per cent for vulnerable road user protection, and 81 per cent for safety assist.

Eight airbags (dual front, side, curtain, driver’s knee and centre) are fitted across the range.

Each variant includes the following active safety equipment as standard:

* automatic models only

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Warranty and servicing

As per the wider Isuzu Ute range, the D-Max is covered by the brand’s six-year/150,000-kilometre warranty.

Servicing for the D-Max is required every 12 months or 15,000 kilometres, whichever comes first.

Availability

The 2023 Isuzu D-Max range will arrive in Australian showrooms in December.