2020 Isuzu D-Max: 5 Things You Need To Know About Ford Ranger and Toyota Hilux Rival

The Isuzu D-Max 2020 has now been disclosed in full.

The D-Max has long been viewed as a reasonable, reliable choice, but with a lengthy eight years since last main change, modern and tech-savvy it was not.

However all is gone with this new 2020 version, with a load of new technology, even more power, better security and a better fit and finish than ever before.

So has Isuzu done enough to handle the sector leaders, the Toyota HiLux and also Ford Ranger? Let's take a look.

Right here are the 5 things you need to learn about the brand-new D-Max.

1. Very same engine, even more power

There were fears Isuzu's ute would certainly lose its 3.0-litre diesel motor, with that attempted and checked power plant expected to be shed in favour of the internationally readily available (and more efficient) 1.9-litre device.

It generates more power and also torque, with outputs currently at 140 Kilowatts at 3600 rpm as well as 450 Nm at 1600 rpm. It's coupled with a six-speed manual or six-speed automatic transmission.

There's likewise upgraded suspension, faster steering, bigger brake rotors as well as a wading depths rises to 800 mm total a relatively comprehensive mechanical update.

"High-mounted front suspension" guarantees to help with comfort, while the back suspension has actually been tuned for driving stability.

The steering has actually been made much faster, with a smaller turning span.

The brake are larger, Isuzu says an adjustment to the brake servo assists stopping performance and brake feel, while total body rigidity has actually been boosted by 20 percent.

2. It must score a 5 star ANCAP rating

While the outgoing D-Max is hardly a leader on the security front, the new version will do its finest to transform that.

3. It's even more tech-savvy than a Toyota HiLux

A peek at the international versions does reveal a significant technology update in the cabin.

The addition of a 7.0-inch or 9.0-inch touch display that's both Apple CarPlay as well as Android Auto outfitted, now well placed in the centre of the dash.

It additionally obtain keyless entry, push-button start, voice recognition, auto headlights, dual-zone air-con, front and also rear parking sensing units.

4. It remains very tough

Preliminary specs of crewcab models measuring 5265 mm length, 1870 mm width as well as 1790 mm in height, and also tipping the scales at 1890 kg, and also Isuzu is promising an increased wading depth of 800 mm.

An adjustment to the four-wheel-drive design sees a new aluminium propeller shaft to lower total weight, as well as all 4WD fitted with a rear differential lock, with a shorter transfer time between 2- and also four-wheel drive and also between low and also high range.

5. It really focuses on becoming premium

The focus right here has been on upping the polish in the cabin (well, in pricey versions at least). Which is why you'll discover a brand-new touchscreen in the centre of the dash, and a 2nd digital screen right in front of driver's eyes.

There are new materials - piano-black and leather finishing in the premium versions - as well as a recently developed cabin suggesting an airplane cockpit.