The last of our local bakkies to be updated, after the Navara, Amarok, Hilux and Ranger, all eyes now turn to the 2012 Isuzu D-Max as it prepares for its introduction to various world markets.
The latest images and news comes from this week’s Tokyo Motor Show, where the new Isuzu D-Max made its Japanese premiere. As previously reported, the D-Max pickup has been developed in collaboration with General Motors and is the sister model to the new global Chevrolet Colorado, with both vehicles manufactured in Thailand.
The body-on-frame pickup truck is offered in single and double cab configurations and choice of three turbo diesel engines including a pair of 2.5-litre units producing 85 kW and 100 kW, and a larger displacement 3.0-litre powerplant rated at 130 kW, linked to either 5-speed manual or 5-speed automatic transmission. Of course, both rear- and four-wheel drive variants will be available.
