The first ever electric pickup we've driven
This might be the sign you were waiting for
After the Capital Market Efficiency Promotion Act or CMEPA was signed into law earlier this year, car brands have since jacked up the prices of their pickup offerings. The likes of the Ford Ranger and Nissan Navara have seen significant price increases,
Coming to several malls over the next few weeks
Hopeful truckers can pick up a D-Max LS-A for just a P35,000 down payment at the ongoing Isuzu Xperience Mobility Tour. Currently, the roadshow has set up shop at SM City Bacolod and will be open until Sunday, August
Not a bad deal
Isuzu Philippines (IPC) is currently offering the D-Max 4x2 LS-A AT Plus at an all-in down payment of just P35,000. If excise taxes have got you worried about purchasing a pickup, deals like this could help manage those
by Billy Caluag
You have to sit down for this
The most expensive Isuzu D-Max variant you can get in the Philippines is the 3.0 4x4 LS-E AT. It retails for P1,995,000, but expect that to skyrocket as soon as the tariffs kick in. Yikes.That said,
No country for old men
While electric vehicles might be the future, the sacred fires of the church of diesel still burn brightly for true believers-namely, real estate developers, building contractors, and 'mariners.'Yes, mariners. Men who live in the country for a few weeks at
by Niky Tamayo
Production has begun as well
It's official: Isuzu is the first among the Japanese automakers to roll out a mass-market electric midsize pickup. Production for the first-ever D-Max EV has begun, and the first units are expected to be exported before the end
You can most likely build your own version here
Welcome to the new Isuzu D-Max 'Basecamp' edition, a truck built to allow you to get to and then set up shop in almost any environment known to man, from rugged forests to secluded beaches. No mention has been made of
With Rally Driver of the Year, Louie Camacho, behind the wheel
The Isuzu D-Max is a back-t0-back Philippine Rallycross Series (PRS) champion after winning the 2024 season. Isuzu Philippines (IPC) and its prized truck competed in the UV and Pickup classes, clearing both to win the overall championship.Behind the
by Billy Caluag
What a busy year, it was
Just when we thought 2023 was a huge year for the local automotive landscape, 2024 doubled down on car launches. Seriously, we didn't know how to split ourselves in covering all of them.And yet, we've managed to cover as
Would you buy these over a Tamaraw?
The revived Toyota Tamaraw has all the potential to shake up the utility vehicle market. With four body styles available plus custom configurations and a sub-P800k starting price, it might just be the solution for most business owners looking for great
It replaces the 1.9-liter Bluepower
A few days ago, Isuzu dropped quite the surprise with the announcement of a new diesel engine that will power the D-Max and Mu-X. Dubbed the Maxforce, power and torque figures weren't revealed when it was first teased.It
It could replace both the 1.9 and 3.0-liter diesels
Back in September 2023, it was reported that both the Isuzu D-Max and Mu-X will get a new engine. At the time, it was unconfirmed, and these two models soldiered on with the 1.9-liter Bluepower diesel and the
The toughest factory D-Max yet
Just about every automaker with a pickup has stated their intention to build either a high-performance or off-road oriented model in their respective lineups. Ford has the Ranger Raptor, Toyota has the Hilux GR-S, and Mitsubishi would like to
That means an average of over 25km/L
Aside from its well-earned reputation for reliability and robustness, Isuzu diesel engines are also known for efficiency. It's not just anecdotal evidence, either, as it's something we've also observed over the years.But to further drive that point
It’s a packed show, for sure
The Philippine International Motor Show (PIMS) is finally back and this year's running comes out swinging. Opening its doors on October 24, there's a whole deluge of new cars and concepts that will be displayed at the World Trade Center
It might come to PH, too
One has to start getting used to the idea of electrified pickups. There's the mild-hybrid Toyota Hilux that's offered in select markets, for example. Coming soon is the plug-in hybrid version of the Ford Ranger, and don't
Isuzu hinted at a ‘carbon neutral vehicle’ at PIMS 2024
By now, you probably know that the 2024 Philippine International Motor Show (PIMS) is set for October 24 to 27. As always, there will be loads of new car launched, model previews, and perhaps a few concept cars sprinkled in.It's
No need to tick those optional extras
One look at the spec sheet and you'll realize that there's no shortage of Isuzu D-Max variants. In the Philippines alone, there are 12 to choose from in various body styles, drivetrains, and engines.That number is much higher
(Almost) everything you see on it is standard
Has the current-generation D-Max spawned the greatest number of special editions of any current production car? Probably. And about 12 minutes since the last one, Isuzu has now added another. Dubbed the 'Mudmaster', it's an LS-E variant
But it might be for Australia only
Just about every automaker has an off-road oriented version of its pickup. Okay, every automaker that makes a pickup has a beefed up version. That's al most everyone except Isuzu.Sure, there are some versions abroad, but it's mostly
