Isuzu D-MAX SX 4WD Space Cab – You don’t often get a space cab – cab chassis 4wd Ute with an Auto transmission, but Isuzu does one, stick around a minute and we’ll have a look at it.
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Isuzu updated their D-MAX work Utes in August 2020 and amongst the variants is what could be the most practical model, a space cab tray back 4WD Ute with an Auto transmission.
The space cab version allows extra storage in the cab and still have a decent size tray and payload.
D-MAX has always been a popular work Ute and the SX comes with a host of class leading features that make it even more popular such as
- IDAS: Isuzu’s Intelligent Driver Assistance System, standard across range,
- New 3-Litre turbo-diesel, 140kW and 450Nm powertrain, with new 6-speed AT
- Revised 7 inch infotainment screen
- Wireless Apple Car Play and Android Auto
- 3.5T towing capacity and a 1.2T payload
- 1m long tray and about 1770mm wide
- Terrain Command 4WD system with rear diff lock and 235mm ground clearance
The SX D-Max is easy to drive and with the majority of the torque coming in around 1600 revs it simply potters along and barely feels a load on the back.
Priced from $45,700 plus the usual costs its pretty good value and backed by 6 Year Warranty, 7 Years Roadside Assist, 7 Years Capped Price Servicing.
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What is good?
- Class leading Safety
- Improved centre screen resolution
- 4WD and towing capability
What is not so good?
- No fog lights
- Adaptive cruise control not selectable
- Would love 150kW/500Nm
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Model | 2021 Isuzu D-MAX SX Cab Chassis 4WD Ute |
| Model Price | $45,700 MLP* |
| Engine | 3.0L 4 Cyl TDi |
| Drivetrain | Terrain Command 4×4 Aisin 6 speed Auto |
| Power | 140kW at 3,600rpm |
| Torque | 450 Nm @ 1,600-2,600rpm |
| Safety | Five Star ANCAP |
| CO2 Emissions | 207 g/km |
| Economy ADR | 8.0 L/100km |
| Tow Capacity | 3500 Kg |
| Tow Ball Rating | 350 kg |
| Payload | 1240 Kg |
| Servicing | 12mths/ 15000km Capped Price |
| Warranty | 6yr/ 150,000 km with 1 Yr. conditional roadside assist up to 7 years |
*MLP – Manufacturers List Price includes GST and LCT but excluding statutory charges, dealer costs and dealer delivery. See your dealer for RDAP. Does not include price of any options.
Overall Rating | 85/100 |
| Behind the Wheel | 7 |
| Comfort | 8 |
| Equipment | 7 |
| Performance | 8 |
| Ride and Handling | 8 |
| Practicality | 9 |
| Fit for Purpose | 9 |
| Towing Ability | 10 |
| Off Road Capability | 10 |
| Value for Money | 9 |
Dimensions | |
| Overall Length | 5285mm |
| Wheelbase | 3125mm |
| Width / Height | 1870mm / 1800mm |
| Unladen ground clearance / wading depth | Up to 235mm / TBA mm |
| Approach / Rampover / Departure angles | 30 degrees / 24 degrees / 27 degrees |
| Fuel Tank / Turning Circle | 76 Litres / 12.5mts KTK |
| Kerb Weight / Payload / GVM / GCM | 1910kg / 1190kg / 3100kg / 5950KG |
| Towing Capacity / Tow Ball rating | 3500kg / 350kg |
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