Isuzu Malaysia has begun teasing the new Isuzu D-Max 1.9L Standard, which is expected to make its launch debut soon with an updated kit list. The D-Max was refreshed for the 2023 model year back in February, with revisions made to some of the variants offered like the Auto Plus, Premium and X-Terrain.
UPDATE: The updated Isuzu D-Max 1.9L Standard has been launched in Malaysia.
Currently, the Standard is powered by a RZ4E-TC 1.9 litre inline-four cylinder turbodiesel engine that outputs 150 PS at 3,600 rpm and 350 Nm of torque from 1,800 rpm to 2,600 rpm. This is mated to either a six-speed automatic or manual transmission as well as a selectable four-wheel drive system.
The manual model retails for RM104,099.20 on-the-road without insurance, while the automatic costs more at RM111,499.20. For the money, both come with front bulb-type fog lamps, 17-inch alloy wheels, an e-Lumax instrument cluster with a 4.2-inch multi-info display, a 2-DIN head unit with six speakers, manual air-conditioning with rear vents, fabric seat upholstery and manually operated front seats.
To continue, there are two frontal airbags, ABS, EBD, brake assist, electronic stability control, traction control, hill start assist, hill descent control, a brake override system, emergency stop signal, reverse sensors and ISOFIX child seat anchors. The only difference between the two is front lighting, with the manual model getting halogen reflector headlamps and bulb-type DRLs while the automatic comes with bi-LED projectors and LED DRLs.
Isuzu Malaysia did not indicate what changes will be made to the Standard, and the teaser doesn’t provide much in the way of details – there is an emphasis on the headlamps though. We’ll need to wait for the launch to see how the kit list has been improved.
If you’re curious what the D-Max line-up is like in Malaysia, it starts with the Single Cab that comes in two versions (1.9L 4×4 MT and 3.0L 4×4 MT). This is followed by the Standard (1.9L 4×4 MT and 1.9L 4×4 AT), the Auto Plus (1.9L 4×2 AT), the Premium (1.9L 4×4 AT and V-Cross 3.0L 4×4 AT) and finally, the range-topping X-Terrain (V-Cross 3.0L 4×4 AT).
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Almost half of these trucks on the road are for fashion purpose. Why on earth these people think a truck look better than a regular car?
Their money their choice. And not everyone thinks the same. It would be a very boring world if that was the case.
Because it’s functional? Maybe people like the form factor (shocking innit). Have you seen some of the roads here in Semenanjung? People also have businesses (restaurant owners, farm, etc.). Just because a car type is not relevant to you, doesnt mean it’s not for others. Dont forget who helped the ones stuck in the big flood of 2021.
Dont @ me suggesting SUVs because REAL SUVs cost much more, and dont get me started on CUVs.
length 5200mm and width 1800mm of pickup trucks reduces possibilities of parking in certain spots
This vehicle suit our bulan road in Sabah