Taller, wider and longer than the outgoing Isuzu Rodeo, this
is it’s the replacement, the new Isuzu D Max. First shown in Thailand last
year, it has now reached the UK and went on display at the CV Show this week for
the benefit of British buyers.
It’s not a full-size
pickup in the American sense, which makes it OK for British roads, and will be
available in three body styles – single and double cab, plus a new Extended two-door Cab,
which still has five seats although the rear three are for very occasional use
only.
The larger dimensions make themselves felt inside with more
leg and shoulder room for both front and rear seat passengers, and generally
the vehicle is a wee bit more upmarket than the present fifth generation Isuzu
pickup, but it is still very much a dual purpose working truck as opposed to a
lifestyle truck.
There’s a new 2.5 litre twin-turbo Euro-5 diesel engine with
switchable two and four wheel drive and it will tow up to 3 tonnes. A payload in excess
of a tonne also ensures that business users will be able to reclaim the VAT.
It will be in the showrooms in June- along with the price.
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