This was a pretty long time coming, isn’t it? Months after its world premiere in Thailand, the new and updated Isuzu D-Max is finally in the country. It’s a minor model change for Isuzu’s pickup, and you’ll have to take a good look at it to see what’s new.
Most of the tweaks are seen on the LS-A and top-spec LS-E variants. Whether it’s the 4x2 or for 4x4 spec, the range-topping D-Max gets metallic gray finishes in the grille, along with more gray-colored trim on the fender flares for the 2023 model year.
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Also new this year are the wheel designs for the LS-A and LS-E. Both now wear multi-spoke alloys with V-spokes by the outer edges. The workhorse variants (cab-and-chassis, single-cab, 4x2 and 4x4 LT) are carried over largely unchanged.
The LS-E comes standard with Isuzu’s advanced driver assist system. That means it has adaptive cruise control, autonomous emergency braking, and forward collision warning. On top of those features, it also comes with automatic high beams, lane-departure warning, and turn assist that automatically engages the brakes if a possible collision is detected while turning.
Carried over from the pre-update version are the engine choices. The LS-A and LS-E models use the 3.0-liter BluePower turbodiesel that produces 187hp and 450Nm of torque. The cab-and-chassis, the single-cab, the LT 4x2, and the LT 4x4 come with the 1.9-liter RZ4E with 148hp and 350Nm of torque. Sadly, the local-spec 4x4 variants still don’t get a rear differential lock.
The new look for the D-Max LS-A and LS-E brings with it a price bump of P20,000.
Here are the updated prices:
Isuzu D-Max 2023 variants and prices
- D-Max 3.0 4x2 LS-A MT – P1,390,000
- D-Max 3.0 4x2 LS-A AT – P1,460,000
- D-Max 3.0 4x4 LS-A MT – P1,700,000
- D-Max 3.0 4x4 LS-E AT – P1,905,000
