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Fitness First’s new Berlingo vans will be used by its maintenance technicians, who maintain the company’s swimming pools, buildings and gym equipment at the 150 Fitness First and Klick Fitness Gyms in the UK. To suit this role the new Berlingo vans are custom-racked and lined. Equipped by Fleethire, each van now has a vice that slides out of the rear on a beam and locks to provide a stable work station for cutting and drilling metal or masonry.

Supplied by Citroën Business Centre WR Davies, Stafford, Fitness First’s new Citroën LCVs are being operated on 48 month/80,000 mile Fleethire with-maintenance contract hire agreements.

Fitness First was the first company of its kind in the UK to be awarded the Carbon Trust Standard. As part of its commitment to cut its emissions and energy consumption, Fitness First has achieved significant reductions of some 12% in less than 5 years and the Citroën vans have been an integral part of this strategy.

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This significant milestone for the company has been reached 35 years after the first Great Wall vehicle rolled down the company’s production line in Baoding, Hebei Province, near Beijing. In the interim period, the brand has become China’s largest SUV producer, building total assets of £2.7 billion and an employee base of over 45,000 people worldwide. Great Wall is also the only privately-owned Chinese automotive company to be listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.

Recently, Great Wall’s annual production capacity was expanded to 800,000 vehicles per annum with the opening of an all-new, state-of-the-art manufacturing facility at the coastal port of Tianjin, 60 miles from Beijing. This new plant is forecast to produce 400,000 examples of eight different Great Wall models – many of them destined for export markets. The company’s strategic plan is to produce 1.5 million vehicles per annum by 2015.

To demonstrate the all-terrain capabilities of its vehicles in some of the world’s toughest environments, Great Wall entered a race-homologated version of the Haval SUV in the 2010, 2011 and 2012 Dakar Rally, achieving a notable seventh place in this year’s event.

The company boasts impressive credentials in the production of pick-ups. It has manufactured the best-selling pick-up in China every year since 1998, and the Steed pick-up that makes the brand’s debut in the UK attracts around 120,000 customers in its domestic market each year, with 700,000 sold to date. The company plans to export approximately 40,000 Steeds in 2012.
Great Wall is making substantial investments in ongoing product development. For example, the company is building a brand new, £500 million R&D Technology Centre close to its headquarters in Baoding City. The facility will occupy an area of 250,000 square metres and accommodate 5,000 engineers.

Great Wall already exports its range of small and large family cars, SUVs and pick-up trucks to over 120 countries around the globe, including South Africa, Australia and Italy. Now it is seeking to establish itself in the UK, one of the world’s most demanding markets for pick-up vehicles.

The 2012 Great Wall Steed – overview

The Great Wall Steed is a robust and highly practical pick-up that will offer unrivalled value for money. Prices start at just £13,998 (CVOTR) for the generously equipped Steed S model – the lowest for any double-cab 4×4 pick-up in the UK.

The Steed also delivers class-leading urban fuel economy from its newly-developed 2.0-litre, 16-valve turbocharged diesel powerplant (30.1 mpg urban; 37.7mpg extra urban; 34.0 mpg combined). To further keep down costs of ownership, the Steed boasts the lowest insurance ratings (from 7A) of any vehicle in the pick-up segment.

The Steed goes on sale through a brand-new, nationwide network of 40 Great Wall dealers. Hand-picked to reflect the brand’s values and philosophy, the dealers have promised standards of customer service that will break new ground in the pick-up market.

The vehicle’s chunky appearance – amplified by muscular wheel-arches and high ground clearance – signals durability as well as the Steed’s capabilities as a versatile load-lugger, both on- and off-road. Under the galvanised steel skin lies a separate, rust-proofed ladder-frame chassis, strengthened and braced by reinforced middle cross-members, an impact-resistant rear beam and a reinforced cargo bed.

Carrying capacity compares very well with established pick-up rivals, the spacious cargo bay measuring 1,380 mm x 1,460 mm x 480 mm (length, width, depth). The maximum payload is 1,000 kg and towing capability is 2,000 kg with a ‘braked’ trailer and 750 kg unbraked.

There is also an abundance of space inside the double-cab. The Steed’s four-door body provides ample headroom, as well as class-competitive leg and shoulder room, front and rear, for the driver and up to four passengers. Storage areas are plentiful, including a lockable glove-box, front centre console, front door pockets with cup holders and front seatback map pockets.

When the terrain gets slippery, the driver can engage the Steed’s ‘on demand’ four-wheel-drive system simply by pressing a dashboard button – at speeds of up to 12mph. To further aid traction, the Steed gearbox has selectable low-range shifts.

All Steeds will come with a host of features typically offered as high-cost options with competitor models, including 16-inch alloy wheels, daytime running lights, remote central locking, a Thatcham-approved Category 1 alarm, electric front and rear windows, an Alpine CD/radio with USB/MP3 and Bluetooth connectivity, steering wheel mounted audio controls, air conditioning, heated seats and a full leather interior.

To make the Steed ownership proposition even more compelling, Great Wall makes a highly-attractive, seven-point promise to all its customers. This includes a commitment to collect vehicles for servicing, and the offer of fixed-price service plans.

All Steeds come with a comprehensive three-year / 60,000-mile mechanical warranty, three-year paint awrranty and a six-year anti-perforation warranty.

Model line-up for the UK

Model Price CO2 MPG Insurance
CVOTR g/km Combined Group
(ex VAT)

Steed S £13,998 220 34.0 7A
Steed SE £15,998 220 34.0 8A

2. THE GREAT WALL PROMISE

Great Wall’s seven-point pledge to UK customers

In order to ensure that the test-driving, buying and ownership experience of a Steed is as rewarding and trouble-free as possible, the ‘Great Wall Promise’ has been made by all Great Wall dealers.

The first and most valuable point in this promise is peace of mind: every Steed comes with a comprehensive three-year / 60,000-mile mechanical warranty, a six-year anti-perforation warranty, three-year paint warranty and three years of roadside recovery and assistance.

Two other promises guaranteeing financial peace of mind are inflation-proof fixed-price monthly service payments, and the policy of only invoicing for work previously agreed with the customer.

To minimise the customer’s working downtime, the Great Wall dealer will endeavour to keep them mobile at all times while their Steed is being serviced or repaired under warranty.

Two of the seven promises ensure convenience: test drives at the location of the enquirer’s choice (if they live or work within 20 miles of a Great Wall dealer), and free service pick-up and drop-off for customers up to 20 miles away from the dealer.

The seventh of the promises reminds dealers of Great Wall’s dedication to ethical business practice: a promise to keep all promises – ensuring that dealers keep their word and do what they say.

Dealer network

So far, 40 dealers nationwide have been hand-picked to deliver ‘The Great Wall Promise’, with more expected to sign-up in the coming year. Dealer coverage currently extends from Exmouth, Devon, in the south to Inverness, Scotland in the north, and from Pwlheli, Gwynedd in the west to Halesworth, Suffolk, in the East.

Dealer Name Town County

Ashdene Garage Hurst Green East Sussex
Auto Services Perth Limited Perth Perthshire
Bentley’s Garage Exmouth Devon
Bob Gerard Leicester Leicestershire
Brenwood Motor Company Kirkcaldy Fife
Chandlers (Grantham) Grantham Lincolnshire
Chandlers (Horncastle) Horncastle Lincolnshire
Chepstow Car Sales Chepstow Monmouthshire
CJB Motor Sales Bishop Stortford Hertfordshire
Colin Appleyard Limited (Keighley) Keighley West Yorkshire
Colin Appleyard Limited (Leeds) Leeds West Yorkshire
Corby Great Wall Corby Northamptonshire
David Cook Motors Oldham Lancashire
Dover Garage (Ash) Ltd Aldershot Hampshire
Dow Storey Chester-Le-Street County Durham
Duston Garage Ltd Northampton Northamptonshire
Express Garage (Herne Bay) Ltd Herne Bay Kent
Furrows Shrewsbury Shropshire
G C Stanbury & Son Dulverton Somerset
Graeme P. Chatham Ltd Edinburgh -
Grant & McAllin Ltd Sheffield South Yorkshire
Grays of Holbeach Spalding Lincolnshire
Hammond (Great Wall) Halesworth Suffolk
Hepworth Motor Co Ltd Holmfirth West Yorkshire
Lifton Bridge Car Sales Limited Lifton Devon
Littlewick Green Motor Company Maidenhead Berkshire
Longmans Motors Basildon Essex
Mark Campbell Motors Derby Derbyshire
Mark Evans T/A Exchange Service Station Aberystwyth Ceredigion
Masters Shirley Shirley Surrey
Nathaniel Cars Bridgend Mid Glamorgan
NMG 4X4 Centre Norwich Norfolk
Panda Motors (Swansea) Swansea West Glamorgan
Parkside Bolton Lancashire
Pulrose Motor Services Ltd Pwllheli Gwyedd
Randles (Garages) Limited Stafford Staffordshire
Roadworthy Bristol Avon
Seafield Motors Inverness Highland
Stringfellows Ripley Derbyshire
Worthing Car Sales Worthing West Sussex

3. DESIGN

Super-tough appearance with car-like detailing

The 2012 Steed has a super-tough appearance consistent with its character, its exceptional functionality shaping its form. The high-standing lower edges of the bodywork affirm the Steed’s useful ground clearance, its muscular wheel arches accommodating deep wheel wells allowing for generous vertical suspension travel over rough terrain.

The solid, car-like front-end features a high bonnet line and deep grilles above and below the protective bumper. Beneath the lower half of the grille, the bodywork houses dual cylinder-style daytime running lights. Sculpted lines lead airflow around the lower-edges of the deep headlamps towards the Steed’s flanks, where protective rubbing strips run along the whole length of the vehicle.

Attractive, two-colour tail lamps occupy a deep space either side of the tailgate, which folds-down flat at the same level as the capacious loading bay.

The Steed is available in Titanium White and five metallic colours (optional, at extra cost) – Pearl Black, Sky Silver, Noble Grey, Jewel Red and Jade Green.

4. COMFORT AND CONVENIENCE

New Steed – highly specified as standard

Great Wall’s engineers put customers’ everyday needs and safety at the top of their priority list when designing the new Steed.

Consequently, every Steed is equipped with a comprehensive range of passive and active safety features, including a disc/drum braking system with ABS and EBD back-up, driver and front passenger airbags, three-point seatbelts for five occupants, four height-adjustable head restraints and anti-intrusion beams in all doors.

As part of Great Wall’s generous specification, the entry-level Steed S (£13,998 CVOTR) comes equipped with many features that would be listed as extra-cost options on pick-ups from other brands.

Standard on all new UK Steeds are 16-inch alloy wheels, daytime running lights, remote central locking, a Thatcham-approved Category 1 alarm, electric front and rear windows, an Alpine CD/radio with USB/MP3 and Bluetooth connectivity, steering wheel mounted audio controls, four-speaker audio system, manual air-conditioning, individually heated front seats and a full leather interior.

For Steed buyers seeking the ultimate pick-up from Great Wall, the range-topping luxury SE model costs just £2,000 more (£15,998 CVOTR), and features the following items of additional equipment above the S model: body-coloured hard-top canopy, body-coloured spoiler, chrome trim to daytime running lights, chrome side bars, black roof rails, load bay liner, and rear parking sensors.

For more details of standard equipment and options, please see the Equipment section.

5. PRACTICALITY

A dependable workhorse that’s loveable at weekends

Versatile practicality is the Steed’s great strength. With a spacious cargo bed behind a four-door double cab, the Steed is equally useful as a weekday workhorse or a weekend getaway vehicle. For carrying heavy loads, towing trailers or caravans, moving bulky items, taking trips to the refuse site, carrying camping gear and bicycles, or simply transporting up to five passengers in comfort, the Steed meets each challenge with ease.

The Steed’s capacious cargo bay measures 1,380 x 1,460 x 480 mm (length, width, height). The use of leaf-spring rear suspension ensures that the rear wheel housings have the smallest possible intrusion on the loading area.

Gross vehicle weight is 2,885 kg (2,785 kg when towing) and the maximum payload is 1,000 kg. Towing capability is 2,000 kg with a ‘braked’ trailer and 750 kg unbraked.

The Steed’s double-cab, four-door body gives easy access to the interior, which provides generous headroom and class-competitive leg and shoulder room, front and rear. Storage areas include a lockable glove-box, front centre console, front door pockets with cup holders and front seatback map pockets.

With a 194 mm ground clearance and switchable two-wheel/four-wheel-drive, the Steed is a rugged companion for every journey, on or off road. The Steed’s approach, departure and ramp angles – 30.0, 24.0 and 17.5 degrees, respectively – enable it to traverse rough terrain, making it more than capable of meeting the typical demands it’s likely to meet on building sites, farmers’ fields or horse paddocks.

6. ENGINE

Super-quiet and powerful new 2.0-litre diesel

Fitted with Great Wall’s newly developed 2.0-litre, 16-valve turbocharged diesel engine, the new Steed delivers impressive power outputs and class-leading fuel economy.

The water-cooled 1,996 cc powerplant is fitted with a CAC (charge air cooled) intercooler system, state-of-the-art glow plug technology and a variable-geometry turbocharger (VGT). Employing high-pressure common-rail direct injection and exhaust gas recirculation (EGR), the new four-cylinder diesel achieves a maximum output of 71 ps per litre.

Great Wall’s use of an advanced Delphi third-generation, high-pressure common-rail direct injection system contributes to greater fuel economy, while lowering emissions, reducing engine noise and improving power output.

The variable geometry turbocharger features turbine blades that alter their pitch according to engine speed – to provide the Steed with high levels of pulling power throughout the rev range, and maximum torque from as low as 1,800 rpm.

With a long-stroke design for optimum torque generation, the Steed engine features an 83.1 mm bore and a 92.0 mm stroke, with a rigid block structure and direct injection fuel system, greatly reducing noise and vibration while on the move. The engine has a 16.7:1 compression ratio and produces maximum power of 143 ps at 4,000 rpm, and maximum torque of 305 Nm over a broad rev-band from 1,800 to 2,800 rpm.

This new engine from Great Wall Motor delivers class-leading fuel economy – 30.1 (urban), 37.7 (extra-urban) and 34.0 mpg (combined) – with a CO2 rating of 220 g/km.

7. TRANSMISSION AND DRIVETRAIN

Best of both worlds – 2WD economy, 4WD traction

The Steed’s torquey diesel engine delivers its performance via a six-speed manual gearbox. The lower gear ratios have been specified to exploit the engine’s strong low-speed pulling power, even when towing or carrying considerable weight. First gear is a low 4.179:1 ratio, while the high sixth gear ratio of 0.696:1 minimises engine noise and enhances fuel economy at cruising speeds.

Steed is fitted with an ‘on-demand’ part-time, four-wheel-drive system that delivers numerous customer benefits. When slippery conditions are encountered on-road or an all-terrain capability is required off-road, the driver can select all-wheel-drive simply by pressing a dashboard button. This is selectable on the move, at speeds up to 12 mph.

The advanced transmission system, manufactured for Great Wall by BorgWarner, is the dual-range type seen in other serious off-road vehicles. The conventional, single-reduction gearing is for everyday road speeds, the planetary double-reduction gearing for low-speed off-roading or load-pulling when maximum torque must be delivered to the front and rear axles.

There are three electronic selector buttons, giving the options of two-wheel-drive (2H), four-wheel-drive (4H), and four-wheel-drive in low ratio (4L), the latter selectable only when stationary.

By having part-time, rather than permanent, four-wheel-drive, the Steed combines the fuel economy advantages of two-wheel-drive in everyday driving conditions (through reducing levels of mechanical resistance by disconnecting the front wheels from the driveline), with the superior traction of four-wheel-drive when the conditions require it.

8. RUNNING GEAR

Conventional, dependable and affordable technologies

The Steed has the uncomplicated, sturdy architecture typical of pick-ups, with a separate steel bodyshell mounted on a ladder-frame chassis. To ensure adequate rigidity, load-carrying capacity and crashworthiness, the chassis is strengthened and braced by reinforced middle cross members, an impact-resistant rear beam and a reinforced cargo bed.

Front suspension is fully independent, employing double wishbones and an unequal length torsion-bar, with an anti-roll bar for optimised body control.

At the rear, the heavy-duty axle is suspended by semi-elliptic steel leaf springs to achieve the optimum compromise between loading capability and travelling comfort. This live axle design has the added advantages of robustness, good ground clearance (194 mm), and minimal intrusion on the load bay.

Power assistance for the rack-and-pinion steering system is hydraulic. The system gives the driver more precision and feel than the recirculating ball systems found on many other pick-ups. The steering is geared for 3.78 turns lock-to-lock, while the turning circle is 13.5 metres.

The Steed’s braking system provides reassuring retardation for the fully-laden vehicle weighing up to 2,885 kg and capable of towing a 2,000 kg trailer.
The ventilated front discs measure 280 mm in diameter, while 295 mm drums are fitted at the rear. The braking system’s performance is supported by electronic ABS anti-lock and brake force distribution systems.

Sixteen-inch alloy wheels are standard equipment on both S and SE models, shod with 235/70 R16 tyres.

9. EQUIPMENT

Great Wall’s double-cab pick-up is equipped to offer a blend of comfort and practicality in equal measure.

Steed S standard equipment is as follows:

Exterior
Tinted glass (including windscreen) Body coloured bumpers
Electric door mirrors Chrome door mirrors
Chrome door handles Integrated fuel filler cap
Daytime running lights 16-inch alloy wheels
Full-size spare wheel

Safety and Security
ABS + EBD Door-open warning light
Driver and passenger airbags Height-adjustable front seatbelts
Three three-point rear seatbelts Thatcham-approved Category 1 alarm
Insurance approved immobiliser Locking wheel nuts
Remote central locking Security etched glass
Anti-intrusion beams in all doors

Interior
Front and rear electric windows Driver and passenger sun visors
Low fuel warning light Rev counter
Manual air-conditioning Air-recirculating system
Rear heating ducts Accessory power point
Leather gear knob Leather steering wheel
Leather upholstery Courtesy light delay function
Cigarette lighter socket Height-adjustable steering wheel
Front door cup holders Driver and passenger reading lights
Height-adjustable front headrests Height-adjustable rear headrests
Front seatback map pockets Heated front seats
Reclining front seats
Heated rear screen

Entertainment
Alpine RDS radio/single CD USB/MP3 connection
Audio speaker in each door Steering wheel audio controls
Bluetooth mobile phone connectivity Four door-mounted speakers

Steed SE additional equipment is as follows:

Chrome trimmed daytime running lights
Chrome side bars
Body-coloured hard-top canopy
Body-coloured spoiler
Black roof rails to hard-top canopy
Protective liner to rear cargo area
Rear parking sensors

Optional extras available (depending on model)

Alpine audio satellite navigation system
Heavy-duty rubber floor mats
Luxury carpet mats
Commercial hard top
Rigid plastic tonneau load bay cover
Folding fabric tonneau load bay cover
Protective liner to rear cargo area
Tool box
Tow bar

10. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

2012 Great Wall Steed

Body and chassis
Four-door, five-seater double-cab pick-up, with all-steel body mounted on steel ladder-frame chassis. Longitudinally-mounted diesel engine driving rear (or front and rear) wheels via ‘on demand’ part-time 4WD system and a six-speed manual transmission.

Engine

2.0-litre / 143 ps Diesel
Name Green Static
Type DOHC, in-line four with VGT
Capacity 2.0-litres, 1,996 cc
Bore & Stroke 83.1 x 92.0 mm
Compression ratio 16.7:1
Max power 143 ps @ 4,000 rpm
Max torque 305 Nm @ 1,800-2,800 rpm
Valves 16 (four-per-cylinder)
Fuel system CRDi, common-rail, high pressure, direct injection
Turbo system Variable geometry turbocharger (VGT)
Construction Cast iron cylinder block and aluminium heads
Emissions class Euro Stage 4

Manual transmission, gear ratios
1 4.179
2 2.330
3 1.436
4 1.000
5 0.838
6 0.696
Reverse 4.220
Final Drive 1 4.1

Drivetrain
Permanent rear-wheel-drive, part-time all-wheel-drive, selectable electronically.

Suspension and damping
Front Fully independent by double wishbones with torsion bars. Anti-roll stabiliser bar.
Rear Rigid axle with steel leaf springs and gas-filled shock absorbers.

Steering
Type Hydraulic power-assisted rack and pinion
Wheel 389 mm leather wrapped
Turns 3.78 lock-to-lock
Turning circle 13.5 metres

Brakes
Front 280 x 26 mm ventilated discs
Rear 295 x 45 mm drums
ABS Four-channel anti-lock system with EBD

Wheels and tyres
Standard Alloy 16 in x 7J with 235/70 R16 tyres
Spare (standard) Full size spare wheel/tyre

Dimensions (mm)
Overall length 5,040 Overall width* 1,800
Overall height 1,730** Wheelbase 3,050
Front track 1,515 Rear track 1,525
Front overhang 765 Rear overhang 1,245
Ground clearance 194
Approach angle 30.0 deg Departure angle 24.0 deg
Ramp angle 17.5 deg
*excluding door mirrors, **excluding roof rails

Capacities and weights
Fuel tank 70 litres
Load bay (LWH) 1380 x 1460 x 480 mm
Load capacity 1,000 kg
Curb weight 1,835 kg
Gross weight 2,885 kg or 2,785 kg (when towing)
Towing (max) kg 2,000 kg (braked trailer), 750 kg (unbraked)

Performance
Top speed 87 mph
0-to-62 mph 17 seconds

Fuel economy
Urban cycle 30.1 mpg
Extra urban cycle 37.7 mpg
Combined cycle 34.0 mpg
CO2 emissions 220 g/km

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· All-new Isuzu D-Max available in three bodystyles: single, extended and double cab
· Extended cab configuration, making UK debut, features side access panel
· Four specification models for double cab: Isuzu D-Max; Eiger; Yukon and Utah
· Powered by new, super-efficient 2.5-litre twin-turbo common-rail diesel engine
· Great power and efficiency: 163 ps; 400 Nm and 38.2 mpg (combined cycle)
· Six-speed manual or five-speed automatic transmission available
· Excellent load-lugging capacities: 3,000kg towing weight
· Pick-up can switch between two- and four-wheel-drive at speeds up to 60 mph
· Prices range from £14,499 to £21,499 (CVOTR)

The all-new Isuzu D-Max delivers the perfect blend of rugged ability with performance and comfort, making it the ideal work-mate for professional tradespeople.

On sale from June 2012, the tough new Isuzu D-Max is available as a double, single and, for the first time in the UK, extended cab body configuration featuring rear-opening side-access panels. The double cab variant is available in four specification levels, Isuzu D-Max, Eiger, Yukon and Utah

Powered by a highly fuel-efficient, 2.5-litre twin-turbo common-rail diesel engine, the Isuzu D-Max generates 163 ps and peak torque output of 400 Nm at 1400 rpm and is available with newly-developed six-speed manual or five-speed automatic transmissions. Fuel economy has also improved over its predecessor, with the Isuzu D-Max recording class-leading figures of 38.2 mpg (combined), boasting a 10 per cent increase over the outgoing model.

The all-new Isuzu D-Max pick-up has undergone one of the most comprehensive development programmes in the company’s history. Succeeding the hugely popular Rodeo, the Isuzu D-Max is the most efficient and most refined Isuzu pick-up ever produced, while retaining the legendary toughness for which the brand has become renowned the world over. It is also a highly capable load-lugging workhorse with a three-tonne (braked) towing capacity.

In the UK, prices range from £14,499 to £21,499 (Commercial Vehicle On The Road / CVOTR), allowing a VAT-registered company to reclaim the VAT on the purchase of a all-new Isuzu D-Max.

To ensure the all-new Isuzu D-Max is built to last, it underwent 4,000,000 kilometres of endurance testing, the equivalent of 100 times around the world.

William Brown, General Manager of Isuzu UK, said: “The new Isuzu D-Max is a significant step forward from its very successful predecessor. It is a highly capable tool for those working in the outdoors, and yet is extremely refined. It features an efficient Euro5-compliant engine, while also exhibiting that rugged toughness for which the Isuzu brand has built such a solid reputation. Every model is well-equipped and offers unbeatable load-lugging and payload capacities. It delivers on every count without compromise.”

The wheelbase of the new Isuzu D-Max is 3,095mm (45mm more than Rodeo) while the overall length (bumper-to-bumper) has increased by 215mm to 5,295mm. The track of both the two-wheel-drive and four-wheel-drive variants has increased by 50mm (over Rodeo) to 1,510mm and 1,570mm respectively.

The increased dimensions contribute to a more spacious cabin and improved ride and handling. Despite its longer and wider body, the all-new Isuzu D-Max has a turning circle of 11.8 metres (4×2) / 12.2 metres (4×4).

In addition to the Isuzu D-Max’s competitive purchase price and fuel economy, running costs are kept down by 12,000 miles or 24-month service intervals. Isuzu’s legendary reliability is backed by a three-year / 60,000 mile bumper-to-bumper mechanical warranty, three-years’ recovery and assistance cover, and a six-year anti-corrosion warranty.

2. Styling and design

Tough on the outside, flexibility and comfort on the inside

Famed for its understated yet purposeful appeal, the traditional super-tough appearance of Isuzu’s products is combined in the all-new Isuzu D-Max with fresh, car-like detailing and a strong road presence.

The exterior of the Isuzu D-Max has been designed to look tough, poised, ready to work. Isuzu D-Max features bold styling for the front fascia and grille, headlamps, pillars and loadbay, with strong lines running the full length of the vehicle’s side panels.

The front of the pick-up displays a wedge-shape, enhanced by muscular fenders which flare at the wheel arches, giving the all-new Isuzu D-Max a wider, more athletic frontal view compared to the Rodeo. The A-pillar has been moved forward 100mm and set at a more acute angle leading to the lowered roofline. Reinforcing the pick-up’s tough look, the bigger grille is placed higher within the fascia, butting up to the leading edge of the bonnet.

The Isuzu badge on the front grille is bigger than before, reiterating the Isuzu D-Max’s rugged new look.

In keeping with this ‘tough’ design philosophy, the headlamps have been designed to follow the natural flow lines of a pick-up, creating an assertive appearance. For the first time for an Isuzu model in the UK , Isuzu D-Max is equipped with daytime running lights mounted in the front bumper. The Isuzu D-Max also features largest-in-class tail lamps, which feature brighter LEDs on higher-specification models for greater visibility and a more premium appearance.

The entry-level Isuzu D-Max is equipped with either 15-inch steel wheels (4×2 single cab) or 16-inch steel wheels (4×4 single cab), while the Isuzu D-Max Eiger receives five-spoke, 16-inch alloy wheels, and the Isuzu D-Max Yukon and Utah models are fitted with six-spoke 17-inch alloy wheels.

In line with their upmarket specification, Isuzu D-Max Eiger, Yukon and Utah feature usefully large external rear-view mirrors, finished in chrome, and incorporating the turn indicator ‘repeaters’. They also feature power adjustment and auto-fold on Eiger models and above. Set lower than on its predecessor, the mirrors are positioned to minimise wind noise, improve airflow and improve the driver’s vision.

Extensive aerodynamic testing ensures optimal airflow over the tailgate – resulting in a class-best drag coefficient of 0.47 Cd, a five per cent reduction in drag over the previous model. Testing of the all-new Isuzu D-Max’s aerodynamic efficiency took place in several wind tunnels around the world, including the Japan Railway Research Institute, where the famous Bullet Train is evaluated.

In keeping with the Isuzu D-Max’s tough, workhorse image, the Isuzu D-Max Yukon and Utah models feature a stylish non-slip side step to aid entry and exit, while also protecting the lower-body paintwork from stone chips.

A choice of 7 exterior colours is offered: Splash White is standard; two metallic colours (Titanium Silver and Mineral Grey) and four mica colours (Garnet Red, Cosmic Black, Nautilus Blue and Tundra Green) are available at a cost of £400 (plus VAT).

Three cabin bodystyles

For the first time in the UK, the Isuzu D-Max offers three cabin styles: single, extended and double cab derivatives.

The new extended cab variant was designed from the ground up as an ‘open-cab’ pick-up. To create this space-making design, Isuzu’s engineers developed a second-row, rear-hinged door, also known as the side access panel (SAP) on each side of the vehicle. To ensure maximum strength, and safety in the event of a collision, the engineers incorporated a one-piece B-pillar into the leading edge of the side access panel.

As a result, users have uninterrupted access to the side of the cabin, ideal when loading large items behind the front seats. The side access panels can be opened from both inside and outside the vehicle.

The single and double cab derivatives maintain the traditional forward-hinged doors.

3. Comfort and convenience

Pick-up capabilities, luxury car-like refinement

The all-new Isuzu D-Max offers occupants a greater number of interior creature comforts than any previous model from the Japanese pick-up marque.

First and foremost, occupants benefit from a bigger, more spacious cabin compared to the Isuzu D-Max’s predecessor. In the double cab variant, with the windscreen moved forward, the front-row seats have been repositioned, offering greater comfort for driver and front passengers.

A flat floor and more space under the front dash further enhances the spacious feel of the cabin. The front-row seats’ runners have been positioned further apart, creating more foot room for second row passengers, who also benefit from 25 mm of extra leg room, and a more comfortable seat back that is reclined to a 24 degree angle, compared to Rodeo’s 21 degrees.

Further space can be created in the incredibly versatile double cab thanks to 60/40 split folding rear seats. A new feature of the Isuzu D-Max is the ability to fold one section (seat base) up and one section (seat back) down independently, providing a greater number of load-configuration choices. Additional storage compartments in the floor under the rear-seat base add to Isuzu D-Max’s load-lugging versatility.

In the extended cab derivative, seat cushions fold down from the back panel, creating additional seating, with fold-out thigh supports offering occupants even greater levels of comfort.

Superior refinement

As well as impressive cabin space and exceptional comfort for drivers and passengers, Isuzu engineers have spent thousands of hours optimising Noise, Vibration and Harshness (NVH). Engine bay sound proofing, as well as improved cabin and body mountings, makes the Isuzu D-Max one of the quietest vehicles in its class, a level comparable with modern passenger cars.

The new, sleeker exterior design also dramatically reduces drag resistance and wind noise. The Isuzu D-Max’s door window frame design is now flatter, which means that the door sits closer to the door seals, providing better insulation from exterior noise and a quieter ride when travelling on motorways.

Because of the shallower windscreen angle, the first-row doors are longer, with wide opening angles enabling easier entry and exit for passengers.

Generous Equipment

The generous standard specification sets the all-new Isuzu D-Max out as a class leader, whether as a pure workhorse or a versatile work and leisure vehicle.

The Isuzu D-Max, in double cab guise, is available in four specification models in the UK: ‘Isuzu D-Max’; ‘Eiger’; ‘Yukon’; and ‘Utah’.

The entry-level Isuzu D-Max features a generous specification that includes as standard: air-conditioning, all-round electric windows, 15-inch steel wheels (4×2 single cab) and 16-inch steel wheels (4×4 single cab), electronic two-wheel-drive / four-wheel-drive selection-on-the-fly, easy-clean vinyl floor covering, daytime running lights, front/side/curtain airbags and radio/CD player with two speakers. This model is priced from £14,499 (CVOTR) for the single cab 4×2; £16,249 (CVOTR) for the single cab 4×4; £16,749 (CVOTR) for the extended cab 4×4; and £17,749 (CVOTR) for the double cab 4×4.

Priced from £18,499 (CVOTR), the Isuzu D-Max Eiger double cab 4×4 adds 16-inch alloy wheels, body-coloured bumpers, an additional two speakers plus iPod/USB/Bluetooth connectivity, remote central locking and central locking, carpet floor trim, heated and folding door mirrors (including repeaters), chrome door handles and projector headlamps. The Isuzu D-Max Eiger double cab 4×4 automatic is priced from £19,499.

Expected to be the biggest selling variant in the UK, the Isuzu D-Max Yukon double cab 4×4 (from £18,999 CVOTR) and comes with 17-inch alloy wheels, a six speaker audio package with an ‘Exciter’ speaker in the roof lining, leather steering wheel with audio and cruise controls, chrome grille and rear bumper, side steps, LED rear lights, rear load liner and management information display on the dash. The automatic model costs £19,999 CVOTR.

On range-topping Utah models, a large, circular Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) selector, located on the cabin’s centre console, allows occupants to control temperature and fan settings with a single control. The system automatically maintains the set temperature for optimal passenger comfort.

Front seats on Utah models feature six-direction electric adjustment setting, including height, fore and aft, and recline. The ‘wrap-around’ seat design secures occupants position when travelling over rough terrain.

The Isuzu D-Max Utah double cab 4×4 benefits from automatic climate control air-conditioning, full leather upholstery with heated front seats and powered driver’s seat, roof bars and rear parking sensors. Pricing is from £20,499, rising to £21,499 for the automatic model.

4. Engines and performance

Re-engineered, super-efficient 2.5-litre twin-turbo diesel

In pursuit of improved efficiency and lower CO2 emissions, Isuzu rationalised the two-strong engine line-up from the Rodeo, to a single powertrain for the all-new Isuzu D-Max.

The improvements in the performance of the engine have been achieved following a comprehensive re-design by the Isuzu powertrain development team, based in Thailand.

The new engine meets stringent Euro5 emissions standards.

This is a significantly re-engineered 2.5-litre twin-turbo common-rail diesel engine, produces 163 ps (120 kW) at 3,600 rpm and 400 Nm of torque between 1,400 and 2,400 rpm. This new engine delivers a 20 per cent increase in power and 43 per cent rise in torque, compared with the previous 2.5-litre engine. In fact, it betters the power and torque output of the higher-powered 3.0-litre engine previously offered.

The new engine, despite its high power output, is one of the cleanest powertrains available in the pick-up segment, and is more efficient than many lower-powered engines. CO2 emissions of 194 g/km and class-leading fuel economy across the range (38.2 mpg: Isuzu D-Max 4×4 single cab), a 10 per cent increase over the outgoing model, reduce the overall running costs of the Isuzu D-Max.

The common-rail fuel-injection system is now pressurised to 200 Mpa (previously 180 Mpa), and employs smaller injectors which combine to improve combustion efficiency, simultaneously increasing engine performance and fuel economy.

The two-stage turbocharging design comprises a low-pressure turbocharger linked to a high-pressure turbocharger. The low-pressure turbo works at lower engine speeds, contributing to a flat torque curve across the rev range. The engine’s intercooler has been moved to the front of the engine bay, allowing engineers to increase its size.

To significantly decrease the Nitrogen Oxide (NOx) emissions of the Isuzu D-Max, the engine has been equipped with a dual Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) system. With the ability to circulate both hot and cooled gases, the engine can accurately regulate combustion temperature, ensuring it remains at optimum operating temperature at all times, reducing harmful gases emitted during combustion.

The new 2.5-litre engine is complemented by two new transmissions, a six-speed manual and five-speed automatic. The six-speed manual transmission has been engineered with a close-ratio gear set, providing more progressive gearing for an easier, more linear driving experience. The first gear (5.232:1) provides an ideal ‘crawling’ gear for low speed operation across a variety of terrains. The manual transmission is available on all four specification levels of the Isuzu D-Max. This ‘crawler’ gear is ideal for very rough terrain and steep inclines or declines.

Conversely, the sixth gear ratio (0.728:1) provides an overdrive function that reduces engine revs and lowers fuel consumption at high driving speeds.

Isuzu offers the largest range of automatic pick-up models on the market. The new five-speed automatic comes with sequential manual shift control so that drivers can take direct control of gear selection for a more engaging experience – or allow the transmission to operate fully automatically to suit their mood and the terrain.

Drivers can switch between two-wheel and four-wheel-drive easily with the stylish dial control located on the centre console. The Isuzu D-Max’s shift-on-the-fly dial means drivers can switch to the preferred drive with greater ease, switching between two-wheel drive and four-wheel drive (high speed) can be performed at speeds up to 60 mph (100 km/h). To operate four-wheel-drive (low speed), the vehicle must be stationary with the transmission in neutral, before it can be engaged.

5. Chassis and running gear

New chassis, new suspension, same world-class performance

To improve the ride and handling characteristics and to increase stability of the all-new Isuzu D-Max – both on- and off-road – Isuzu’s engineers have endowed the new model with a longer, wider and stronger chassis.

The new chassis’ side rails have an increased cross-sectional dimensions (90 x 173.6mm, up from 80 x 138.9mm) resulting in a stronger, more stable structure. The Isuzu D-Max’s chassis incorporates cross braces (added to the second and fourth cross members) for increased rigidity and enhanced occupant safety.

The upgraded on-road sophistication of the Isuzu D-Max does not detract from its remarkable off-road talents. The 4×4 double cab’s ground clearance is a generous 235mm (+ 30mm over Rodeo), while approach, departure and ramp angles of 30.0, 22.0 and 22.0 degrees confirm the Isuzu D-Max as incredibly accomplished all-terrain vehicle. It also boasts a maximum transversing angle of 49.0 degrees.

As appropriate for a tough, world-class off-road pick-up, the all-new Isuzu D-Max is endowed with fully independent, double wishbone front suspension with gas-filled shock absorbers. This delivers exceptional ride and handling on the road, as well as soaking up the most severe bumps across off-road terrain.

At the rear, the pick-up is fitted with new, longer leaf springs, specifically tailored for two- and four-wheel drive models. On two-wheel-drive models, the leaf spring design is longer and flatter than the previous model, mounted under the axle, ‘under slung’, to keep the load bay floor height from the ground to the minimum. Conversely, the four-wheel-drive variants have their springs mounted above the axle, ‘over-slung’, for improved handling during off-road operation.

The Isuzu D-Max’s double cab cargo dimensions, payload capacity and towing weights are among the very best available in the UK’s pick-up marketplace. Isuzu engineers also created a wider tailgate opening to maximise ease of loading.

The double cab’s cargo bay measures 1,552mm long x 1,530mm wide, (an increase of 138mm and 70mm respectively over its predecessor). Braked towing capacity remains as impressive as its predecessor at 3,000kg (750kg unbraked).

6. Safety

Leading ‘active’ and ‘passive’ safety features across the range

The all-new Isuzu D-Max’s standard ‘active’ and ‘passive’ safety features are truly outstanding for a pick-up – the result of extensive testing by Isuzu engineers. The development team recognised that for many professionals, a pick-up is chosen as a family car, as well as an everyday working tool.

The new, longer chassis is made using high-tensile strength steel, and features additional cross-member braces, meaning the torsional rigidity has increased over its predecessor. The rear cross-members not only greatly increase torsional rigidity, but also spread the weight of the payload more evenly, enhancing the vehicle’s laden handling balance, both on- and off-road.

Weight distribution has also been improved with the engine moved rearward, closer to the centre of the vehicle, and mounted closer to the ground lower the centre of gravity.

To help Isuzu D-Max drivers cope with everyday motoring hazards, Electronic Stability Control (ESC), is fitted as standard for the first time on an Isuzu. In combination with the four-channel anti-lock braking system (ABS), electronic brakeforce distribution (EBD), a Traction Control System (TCS) and engine management system, the ESC intervenes in an emergency to help avoid collisions. ESC applies the brakes to one or more wheels and/or reduces engine power to ensure that the Isuzu D-Max stays on the driver’s chosen course.

The EBD feature is especially important on a pick-up which has to cope with a wide range of laden and unladen payloads. The Isuzu D-Max’s EBD compensates for the front and rear load differences during braking – before the ABS intervenes – preventing rear wheel lock-up which can affect some pick-ups.

The TCS system applies smooth braking force to the rear wheels if they’re rotating faster than the front wheels. This limits wheel spin and ensures power is distributed to the wheels with the most traction, helping to maintain progress and preventing loss of vehicle control. In combination, the electronic engine management system will reduce power output if wheel spin is detected on any road surface.

The all-new Isuzu D-Max is also equipped with a wide range of ‘passive’ safety features that protect occupants in the event of a collision. The Isuzu D-Max is fitted with six airbags as standard – front, side and curtain – providing excellent protection in more severe accidents. Front-row passengers benefit further from seatbelt pre-tensioners and belt-force limiters, while second-row passengers in double and extended cab models benefit from height-adjustable headrests, to reduce the effects of whiplash following a rear impact.

Pedestrian safety has been significantly enhanced over previous Isuzu models. The construction and design of the front fascia is engineered to minimise pedestrian injuries during an impact. The front bumper is made from polypropylene, which absorbs impact energies and is designed to ‘lift’ pedestrians onto the bonnet, rather than knocking them down.

With the turbocharger’s intercooler relocated to the front, and the whole engine moved rearward in the chassis, there is now more space between the bonnet and engine, creating a ‘cushion’ space by allowing the bonnet to deform under impact. Further design enhancements that make the all-new Isuzu D-Max more pedestrian-friendly are the recessed lights and windscreen wiper arms, both of which minimise injury-causing protrusions.

7. Standard specification

Isuzu D-Max double cab pick-up is equipped to offer a blend of comfort and practicality in equal measure.

Isuzu D-Max standard equipment is as follows:

Exterior
Electric door mirrors Integrated fuel filler cap
Daytime running lights Full-size spare wheel
15-inch steel wheels (4×2 single cab) 16-inch steel wheels (4×4 single cab)

Safety and security
ABS + ESC + TCS Door-open warning light
Driver and passenger airbags Height-adjustable front seatbelts
Three three-point rear seatbelts Security etched glass
Insurance approved immobiliser Locking wheel nuts
Remote central locking

Interior
Front electric windows Rear electric windows
Low fuel warning light Rev counter
Manual air-conditioning Air-recirculating system
Rear heating ducts Accessory power point
Cigarette lighter socket Height-adjustable steering wheel
Front door cup holders Driver and passenger reading lights
Height-adjustable front headrests Height-adjustable rear headrests
Front seatback map pockets Courtesy light delay function
Reclining front seats Driver and passenger sun visors
Heated rear screen

Entertainment
RDS radio/single CD Two door-mounted speakers

Isuzu D-Max Eiger additional equipment is as follows:

16-inch alloy wheels
Body-coloured bumpers
RDS radio/single CD with iPod/USB/Bluetooth connectivity
Four speakers
Remote central locking
Carpet floor trim
Folding, heated door mirrors with side-indicator repeaters
Daytime running lights
Projector headlamps

Isuzu D-Max Yukon additional equipment (over Eiger) is as follows:

17-inch alloy wheels
Six speakers with exciter roof-mounted speaker
Leather steering wheel with audio and cruise controls
Chrome grille and rear bumper
Side steps
LED rear lights
Management information display
Rear-load liner

Isuzu D-Max Utah additional equipment (over Yukon) is as follows:

Automatic climate control
Leather upholstery
Heated front seats
Electric driver’s seat
Roof bars
Rear parking distance sensor

Optional extras available (depending on model)

Cargo divider
Heavy-duty rubber floor mats
Commercial hard top
Rigid plastic load bay cover
Folding fabric load bay cover
Protective liner to rear cargo area
Tow bar
Metallic and mica paint finish

* Note: additional optional specification, along with prices, will be announced closer to launch

Technical specifications
Isuzu D-Max (Single Cab 4×2)

Body and chassis
Two-door, two-seater, single cab pick-up, with all-steel body mounted on steel ladder-frame chassis. Longitudinally-mounted diesel engine driving rear wheels via six-speed manual transmission.

Engine 2.5-litre / 163 ps diesel
Type DOHC, in-line four with VGT
Capacity 2.5-litres, 2,499 cc
Bore and stroke 95.4 x 87.4 mm
Compression ratio 17:1
Max power 163 ps @ 3,600 rpm
Max torque 400 Nm @ 1,400-2,000 rpm
Valves 16 (four-per-cylinder)
Fuel system CRDi, common-rail, high pressure, direct injection two-stage turbo system
Construction Cast iron cylinder block and aluminium heads
Emissions class Euro Stage5

Drivetrain
Permanent rear-wheel-drive

Suspension and damping
Front Independent by double wishbones with torsion bar spring, gas-filled double-action shock absorbers and anti-roll bar.
Rear Rigid axle with semi-elliptic, leaf springs and gas-filled double-action shock absorbers. Limited-slip differential.

Steering
Type Hydraulic power-assisted rack and pinion
Turning circle 11.8 metres

Brakes
Front 280mm solid discs
Rear 295mm drums
ABS Four-channel anti-lock system with EBD

Wheels and tyres
Standard Steel 15 in x 6.5 JJ with 215/70 R15C tyres
Spare (standard) Tyre repair kit

Manual transmission, gear ratios
1 – 5.232; 2 – 2.644; 3 – 1.606; 4 – 1.219; 5 – 1.000; 6 – 0.728; Reverse – 4.525;
Final Drive 1 – 3.071

Dimensions (mm)
Exterior
Overall length 5,315 Overall width* 1,860
Overall height 1,685** Wheelbase 3,095
Front overhang 905 Rear overhang 1,315
*excluding door mirrors, **excluding roof rails

Capacities and weights
Fuel tank 69 litres
Load bay (LWH) 2305 x 1570 x 440 mm
Towing (max) kg 2,750 kg (braked trailer), 750 kg (unbraked)

Performance
Top speed 112 mph (180 km/h)

Fuel economy
Urban cycle 30.7 mpg (9.2 l/100 km)
Extra urban cycle 44.1 mpg (6.4 l/100 km)
Combined cycle 38.2 mpg (7.4 l/100 km)
CO2 emissions 195 g/km

Isuzu D-Max (Single Cab 4×4)
As previous model, unless otherwise stated

Body and chassis
Two-door, two-seater, single cab pick-up, with all-steel body mounted on steel ladder-frame chassis. Longitudinally-mounted diesel engine driving rear (or front and rear) wheels via ‘on demand’ part-time 4WD system and a six-speed manual transmission.

Drivetrain
Switchable rear-wheel-drive / all-wheel-drive, selectable electronically

Steering
Type Hydraulic power-assisted rack and pinion
Turning circle 12.2 metres

Brakes
Front 300mm solid discs
Rear 295mm drums
ABS Four-channel anti-lock system with EBD

Wheels and tyres
Standard Alloy 16 in x 7J with 245/70 R16 tyres
Spare (standard) Tyre repair kit

Dimensions (mm)
Exterior
Overall length 5,315 Overall width* 1,860
Overall height 1,780** Wheelbase 3,095
Front overhang 905 Rear overhang 1,315
Ground clearance 225
Approach angle 30.0 deg Departure angle 22.0 deg
Ramp angle 22.0 deg
*excluding door mirrors, **excluding roof rails

Capacities and weights
Fuel tank 69 litres
Load bay (LWH) 2305 x 1570 x 440 mm
Towing (max) kg 3,000 kg (braked trailer), 750 kg (unbraked)

Performance
Top speed 112 mph (180 km/h)

Fuel economy
Urban cycle 31.7 mpg (8.9 l/100 km)
Extra urban cycle 43.5 mpg (6.5 l/100 km)
Combined cycle 38.2 mpg (7.4 l/100 km)
CO2 emissions 194 g/km

Isuzu D-Max (Extended Cab 4×4)
As previous model, unless otherwise stated

Body and chassis
Four-door, five-seater, extended cab pick-up, with all-steel body mounted on steel ladder-frame chassis. Longitudinally-mounted diesel engine driving rear (or front and rear) wheels via ‘on demand’ part-time 4WD system and a six-speed manual transmission.

Dimensions (mm)
Exterior
Overall length 5,295 Overall width* 1,860
Overall height 1,780** Wheelbase 3,095
Front overhang 905 Rear overhang 1,295
Ground clearance 225
Approach angle 30.0 deg Departure angle 22.0 deg
Ramp angle 22.0 deg
*excluding door mirrors, **excluding roof rails

Capacities and weights
Fuel tank 69 litres
Load bay (LWH) 1795 x 1530 x 465 mm
Towing (max) kg 3,000 kg (braked trailer), 750 kg (unbraked)

Isuzu D-Max (Double Cab 4×4)
As previous model, unless otherwise stated
Higher-specification models included: E = Eiger; Y = Yukon; U = Utah

Body and chassis
Four-door, five-seater, double cab pick-up, with all-steel body mounted on steel ladder-frame chassis. Longitudinally-mounted diesel engine driving rear (or front and rear) wheels via ‘on demand’ part-time 4WD system and a six-speed manual or five-speed automatic transmission.

Steering
Type Hydraulic power-assisted rack and pinion
Wheel leather wrapped (Y and U)
Turning circle 12.2 metres

Wheels and tyres
Standard Alloy 17 in x 7J with 255/65 R17 tyres (Y and U)

Gear ratios
Manual Transmissions (E and Y)
1 -5.232, 2- 2.644, 3 – 1.606, 4 – 1.219, 5 – 1.000, 6 – 0.728, reverse – 4.525, final – 3.071

Automatic transmission (E and Y)
1 – 3.52; 2 – 2.042; 3 – 1.400; 4 – 1.000; 5 – 0.716; Reverse – 3.224
Final Drive – 3.727

Manual Transmission (U)
1 – 1.808, 2 – 1.44, 3 – 1.194, 4 – 0.781, 5 – 0.432, 6 – 0.728, reverse – 1.923, final – 4.383

Automatic Transmission (U)
1 – 0.096, 2 – 0.838, 3 – 0.988, 4 – 0.562, 5 – 0.148, reverse – 0.622, final – 5.039

Dimensions (mm)
Exterior
Overall length 5,295 Overall width* 1,865
Overall height 1,785 (Y) 1,795 (U)** Wheelbase 3,095
Front overhang 905 Rear overhang 1,295
Ground clearance 235 (Y and U)
Approach angle 30.0 deg Departure angle 23.0 deg (Y and U)
Ramp angle 22.0 deg
*excluding door mirrors, **excluding roof rails

Capacities and weights
Fuel tank 69 litres
Load bay (LWH) 1552 x 1530 x 465 mm
Towing (max) kg 3,000 kg (braked trailer), 750 kg (unbraked)

Fuel economy
Isuzu D-Max E, Y and U – all M/T
Urban cycle 31.7 mpg (8.9 l/100 km)
Extra urban cycle 43.5 mpg (6.5 l/100 km)
Combined cycle 38.2 mpg (7.4 l/100 km)
CO2 emissions 194 g/km

Isuzu D-Max E, Y, and U – all A/T
Urban cycle 28.0 mpg (10.1 l/100 km)
Extra urban cycle 38.7 mpg (7.3 l/100 km)
Combined cycle 33.6 mpg (8.4 l/100 km)
CO2 emissions 220 g/km

*Manufacturer’s estimates. Final testing and confirmation of figures will be announced closer to launch.

Isuzu D-Max / Performance and Economy

Model Top speed(mph) Urban (mpg) Extra-Urban(mpg) Combined(mpg)
Isuzu D-Max 4×2 single cab 112 30.7 44.1 38.2
Isuzu D-Max 4×4 single cab 112 31.7 43.5 38.2
Isuzu D-Max 4×4 extended cab 112 31.7 43.5 38.2
Isuzu D-Max 4×4 double cab 112 31.7 43.5 38.2
Isuzu D-Max 4×4 double cab Eiger M/T 112 31.7 43.5 38.2
Isuzu D-Max 4×4 double cab Eiger A/T 112 28.0 38.7 33.6
Isuzu D-Max 4×4 double cab Yukon M/T 112 31.7 43.5 38.2
Isuzu D-Max 4×4 double cab Yukon A/T 112 28.0 38.7 33.6
Isuzu D-Max 4×4 double cab Utah M/T 112 31.7 43.5 38.2
Isuzu D-Max 4×4 double cab Utah A/T 112 28.0 38.7 33.6

Isuzu D-Max / Price List – 1st April 2012

Single Cab 4×2 Commercial*’On the road’ Emissions CO2 (g/km) Retail**‘On the road’
Isuzu D-Max 4×2 single cab £14,499.00 195 £17,345.80
Isuzu D-Max 4×4 single cab £16,249.00 194 £19,445.80
Isuzu D-Max 4×4 extended cab £16,749.00 194 £20,045.80
Isuzu D-Max 4×4 double cab £17,749.00 194 £21,245.80
Isuzu D-Max 4×4 double cab Eiger M/T £18,499.00 194 £22,145.80
Isuzu D-Max 4×4 double cab Eiger A/T £19,499.00 220 £23,345.80
Isuzu D-Max 4×4 double cab Yukon M/T £18,999.00 194 £22,745.80
Isuzu D-Max 4×4 double cab Yukon A/T £19,999.00 220 £23,945.80
Isuzu D-Max 4×4 double cab Utah M/T £20,499.00 194 £24,545.80
Isuzu D-Max 4×4 double cab Utah A/t £21,499.00 220 £25,745.00

Factory Fitted Options
Metallic/Mica Paint £400.00*

* ‘On the road, Commercial’ prices exclude VAT, but include number plates, delivery to dealership, 12 months road fund licence and first registration fee.

** ‘On the road, Retail’ prices include VAT (at 20.0%), plus number plates, delivery to dealership, 12 months road fund licence and first registration fee.

All new vehicles are covered by a 3 year / 60,000 mile warranty and 3 years home and roadside assistance.

8. History

Isuzu – the global leader in the pick-up segment

Isuzu is Japan’s best-selling medium-truck manufacturer and a world leader in the design and development of diesel engines.

Founded in 1916 by two ship-building and engineering, gas and electricity companies, Isuzu Motors is the oldest Japanese vehicle manufacturer, producing the country’s first domestically assembled car, a licensed British Wolseley A9, in 1922. The name Isuzu was adopted for its ‘standard model car’ launched in 1934 and this became the company name in 1949, when Isuzu Motors Ltd was established.

Domestic demand for Isuzu-engined trucks exploded during the late 1940s and throughout the 50s, firmly establishing Isuzu as the market leader for trucks and diesel engines. Isuzu’s Elf was launched in 1959 and is still Japan’s best-selling light-duty truck.

Today, Isuzu operates vehicle manufacturing facilities in Japan, Thailand, the USA and China, and diesel engine production plants in Japan, Poland and the USA. Isuzu medium-duty trucks (gross vehicle weight between 6.1 and 16 tonnes) are best-sellers worldwide and it is also the biggest diesel engine producer in the world.

Annually, Isuzu builds in the region of 350,000 vehicles and 820,000 diesel engines. Cumulatively, the company has manufactured more than 22 million diesel engines.

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