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Hannes Oosthuizen review of the 2022 MU-X
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CarsGuide review of the 2022 D-Max
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CarExpert review of the 2022 D-Max
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Isuzu MU-X (2022) Review
Fast Facts
The Isuzu MU-X 3.0TD Onyx retails for R860 500 (January 2022) and the price includes a 5-year/120 000 km warranty, as well as a 5-year/90 000 km service plan. Service intervals are scheduled for once a year or every 15 000 km, whichever comes first.
Verdict
This very handsome new MU-X represents a vast improvement over its predecessor and should significantly improve Isuzu’s chances of increasing sales in the bakkie-based SUV segment. Remember, Isuzu is essentially a 2-model brand and, therefore, can’t afford to get a product’s packaging or specification wrong. The new MU-X simply must improve its sales performance in the D-SUV segment and we can’t see why it couldn’t achieve exactly that. It may appear pricey at this Onyx specification level, so consider one of the lower trim levels if you don’t need the really advanced safety features. Overall, given the overall package’s competitiveness in terms of presentation, on-road prowess, off-road ability and general comfort, this is now a vehicle that should be on the radar of any shopper in this segment.
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Fast Facts
- Model: Isuzu MU-X 3.0TD Onyx 4×4
- Price: R860 500 (January 2022)
- Engine: 3.0-litre 4-cylinder turbodiesel
- Power/Torque: 140 kW/450 Nm
- Transmission: 6-speed automatic
- Fuel consumption: 7.6 L/100 km (claimed)
- Load capacity: n/a (not stated by the manufacturer)
- Tow rating: 3 500 kg (claimed, braked)
The Isuzu MU-X 3.0TD Onyx retails for R860 500 (January 2022) and the price includes a 5-year/120 000 km warranty, as well as a 5-year/90 000 km service plan. Service intervals are scheduled for once a year or every 15 000 km, whichever comes first.
Verdict
This very handsome new MU-X represents a vast improvement over its predecessor and should significantly improve Isuzu’s chances of increasing sales in the bakkie-based SUV segment. Remember, Isuzu is essentially a 2-model brand and, therefore, can’t afford to get a product’s packaging or specification wrong. The new MU-X simply must improve its sales performance in the D-SUV segment and we can’t see why it couldn’t achieve exactly that. It may appear pricey at this Onyx specification level, so consider one of the lower trim levels if you don’t need the really advanced safety features. Overall, given the overall package’s competitiveness in terms of presentation, on-road prowess, off-road ability and general comfort, this is now a vehicle that should be on the radar of any shopper in this segment.
Isuzu MU-X (2022) Review
There might not be that many models in the bakkie-based SUV segment, but it shifts significant volume, largely due to the ongoing – and staggering – success of the Toyota Fortuner. Armed with its handsome 2nd-generation MU-X, Isuzu wants a much bigger slice of that pie… We like: Spaciousness and...
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Ignition GT review of the new MU-X
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1986 Isuzu Impulse - ~9,200 Miles, 5-Speed Manual, Unmodified
This 1986 Isuzu Impulse is for sale on Cars & Bids! Auction ends February 14 2022.
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New Isuzu D-Max – SA Range Confirmed
SA Lineup confirmed for new Isuzu D-Max
The new D-Max, with its bold and imposing styling, is bound to ruffle a few feathers when it finally goes on sale in local showrooms.
The D-Max will be built to suit various customer needs and buyers will be able to choose from single-cab, extended-cab and double-cab body styles. Sharing its underpinnings with the new Mazda BT-50, the D-Max will be powered by a revised 3.0-litre turbodiesel engine with 140 kW and 450 Nm in conjunction with a 6-speed manual or 6-speed automatic transmission.
But don’t let those outputs fool you, the same engine in the Mazda BT-50 has proven that it’s a strong performer which was clearly evident in our recent 2021 Big Bakkie Bonanza, not to mention that the BT-50 is also currently the second-fastest double-cab bakkie in South Africa. This all bodes very well for the incoming D-Max!
But that’s not all, the D-Max will also be offered with a 1.9-litre turbodiesel engine with 110 kW and 350 Nm of torque.
More so, the new D-Max will undoubtedly look to build on its reputation as a formidable offroad vehicle and will feature 240 mm ground clearance and an 800mm wading depth. Approach, departure and break-over angles are improved too and an electro-magnetic differential lock will also be fitted on 4×4 derivatives.
The new D-Max range starts with the single-cab D-Max which will only be offered with the 1.9-litre engine choice while the extended-cab and double-cab D-Max’s will offer both the 1.9-litre and 3.0-litre turbodiesel engines. Each body style will also be offered in either 4×2 or 4×4 guise.
Trim grades include HR and HR L for the single cab variants while the extended cab derivatives will be offered in HR, HR L, HR LS, HR LSE and LSE trim. As for the double-cab D-Max, trim grades include HR L, L, LS, LSE and range-topping V-Cross trim.
As for the interior, the new D-Max will be a vast improvement over the outgoing model with modern infotainment systems and connectivity solutions as well as a range of comfort and convenience features that customers in this segment have come to expect. Exact specifications and pricing will be communicated closer to launch.
www.cars.co.za
SA Lineup confirmed for new Isuzu D-Max
The new D-Max, with its bold and imposing styling, is bound to ruffle a few feathers when it finally goes on sale in local showrooms.
The D-Max will be built to suit various customer needs and buyers will be able to choose from single-cab, extended-cab and double-cab body styles. Sharing its underpinnings with the new Mazda BT-50, the D-Max will be powered by a revised 3.0-litre turbodiesel engine with 140 kW and 450 Nm in conjunction with a 6-speed manual or 6-speed automatic transmission.
But don’t let those outputs fool you, the same engine in the Mazda BT-50 has proven that it’s a strong performer which was clearly evident in our recent 2021 Big Bakkie Bonanza, not to mention that the BT-50 is also currently the second-fastest double-cab bakkie in South Africa. This all bodes very well for the incoming D-Max!
But that’s not all, the D-Max will also be offered with a 1.9-litre turbodiesel engine with 110 kW and 350 Nm of torque.
More so, the new D-Max will undoubtedly look to build on its reputation as a formidable offroad vehicle and will feature 240 mm ground clearance and an 800mm wading depth. Approach, departure and break-over angles are improved too and an electro-magnetic differential lock will also be fitted on 4×4 derivatives.
The new D-Max range starts with the single-cab D-Max which will only be offered with the 1.9-litre engine choice while the extended-cab and double-cab D-Max’s will offer both the 1.9-litre and 3.0-litre turbodiesel engines. Each body style will also be offered in either 4×2 or 4×4 guise.
Trim grades include HR and HR L for the single cab variants while the extended cab derivatives will be offered in HR, HR L, HR LS, HR LSE and LSE trim. As for the double-cab D-Max, trim grades include HR L, L, LS, LSE and range-topping V-Cross trim.
As for the interior, the new D-Max will be a vast improvement over the outgoing model with modern infotainment systems and connectivity solutions as well as a range of comfort and convenience features that customers in this segment have come to expect. Exact specifications and pricing will be communicated closer to launch.
New Isuzu D-Max 2022 Price
The wait for the all-new, locally built Isuzu D-Max is almost over with its local arrival expected in early 2022.
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Four reasons why we love the Isuzu D-MAX 3.0TD X-Rider
If you have been keeping an eye on the latest bakkie news within our borders you will know that the competition is tough, the Hilux and Ranger jostle for the top spot on a monthly basis. Manufacturers are constantly updating their offerings to ensure that they remain relevant.
Some, such as GWM, have introduced a vehicle that offers decent value for money which has become very popular. Old faithful, Isuzu seems to have been stagnant for quite some time. With their new bakkie on the horizon, I jumped into the current offerings to see what made them so iconic.
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If you have been keeping an eye on the latest bakkie news within our borders you will know that the competition is tough, the Hilux and Ranger jostle for the top spot on a monthly basis. Manufacturers are constantly updating their offerings to ensure that they remain relevant.
Some, such as GWM, have introduced a vehicle that offers decent value for money which has become very popular. Old faithful, Isuzu seems to have been stagnant for quite some time. With their new bakkie on the horizon, I jumped into the current offerings to see what made them so iconic.
Four reasons why we love the Isuzu D-MAX 3.0TD X-Rider
Although the current Isuzu D-Max is showing its age, particularly in the cabin, it remains a durable and well-priced bakkie that’s still worth a look.
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Current Isuzu D-Max still worth a look, if you can get a good deal
Isuzu is set to launch its long-delayed and much-anticipated new-generation D-Max bakkie later this month, and many buyers are no doubt waiting for that. But is there still some sense in the current-generation model?
This is the question we asked ourselves after Isuzu dropped off two D-Max 4x4 double-cab models for us to test and compare, one being a 250 X-Rider and the other being a 300 LX.
The first thing that struck us was that despite having been on the market for nine years now, the current D-Max is still a rather good-looking vehicle - particularly in X-Rider spec with its 18-inch diamond cut alloy wheels and black colour scheme for the grille and mirrors. The LX takes a more flashy and shiny approach with all of its chrome work, but ultimately we preferred the sportier look of the X-Rider.
Priced between R528 700 and R593 900, the 2.5-litre X-Rider is available in 4x2 and 4x4 manual as well as 4x2 auto formats and there’s also an “X” limited derivative with some extra trimmings. Further to that, Isuzu offers a 3.0-litre model too, priced from R602 200.
www.iol.co.za
Isuzu is set to launch its long-delayed and much-anticipated new-generation D-Max bakkie later this month, and many buyers are no doubt waiting for that. But is there still some sense in the current-generation model?
This is the question we asked ourselves after Isuzu dropped off two D-Max 4x4 double-cab models for us to test and compare, one being a 250 X-Rider and the other being a 300 LX.
The first thing that struck us was that despite having been on the market for nine years now, the current D-Max is still a rather good-looking vehicle - particularly in X-Rider spec with its 18-inch diamond cut alloy wheels and black colour scheme for the grille and mirrors. The LX takes a more flashy and shiny approach with all of its chrome work, but ultimately we preferred the sportier look of the X-Rider.
Priced between R528 700 and R593 900, the 2.5-litre X-Rider is available in 4x2 and 4x4 manual as well as 4x2 auto formats and there’s also an “X” limited derivative with some extra trimmings. Further to that, Isuzu offers a 3.0-litre model too, priced from R602 200.
Current Isuzu D-Max still worth a look, if you can get a good deal
Does the current-generation Isuzu D-Max still make sense? We spent some time with the 250 X-Rider and 300 LX 4x4 derivatives:
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Old Isuzu D-Max to soldier on alongside new bakkie
Isuzu Motors South Africa has confirmed that five “key models” in the outgoing D-Max range will be retained and offered alongside the long-awaited new version of the Japanese bakkie…
So-called prolonged lifecycle models have a history of great success in South Africa. Volkswagen perfected the recipe with the much-loved Citi Golf and more recently the similarly popular Polo Vivo, while Toyota’s Corolla Quest remains a strong seller. And now Isuzu wants in on the “dual-product strategy” action.
Yes, the Japanese firm’s local division has announced plans to retain “a limited number of key models” from the outgoing D-Max range, which will be sold alongside the soon-to-launch seventh-generation version of the bakkie. Both the sixth- and seventh-generation D-Max will thus be assembled at Isuzu’s Gqeberha facility, which benefitted a R1.2-billion investment back in 2019.
The outgoing version of the bakkie has been renamed the D-Max Gen 6, with the line-up set to comprise five “competitively priced” workhorse models for South Africa, along with four for right-hand-drive export markets and three for left-hand-drive markets. All five models for the local market will feature a rear-wheel-drive configuretion, while the majority of the export versions interestingly ship with 4×4.
How much does the Isuzu D-Max Gen 6 cost in South Africa?
All D-Max Gen 6 bakkies will come standard with a 5-year/120 000 km warranty and a 5-year/90 000 km service plan, with intervals of 15 000 km or 12 months.
Isuzu D-Max Gen 6 250c Single Cab: R328 400
Isuzu D-Max Gen 6 250c Single Cab Fleetside: R354 900
Isuzu D-Max Gen 6 250 HO Single Cab Fleetside Safety: R380 500
Isuzu D-Max Gen 6 250 HO Double Cab Hi-Ride: R479 900
Isuzu D-Max Gen 6 250 HO Double Cab Hi-Ride AT: R500 000
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Isuzu Motors South Africa has confirmed that five “key models” in the outgoing D-Max range will be retained and offered alongside the long-awaited new version of the Japanese bakkie…
So-called prolonged lifecycle models have a history of great success in South Africa. Volkswagen perfected the recipe with the much-loved Citi Golf and more recently the similarly popular Polo Vivo, while Toyota’s Corolla Quest remains a strong seller. And now Isuzu wants in on the “dual-product strategy” action.
Yes, the Japanese firm’s local division has announced plans to retain “a limited number of key models” from the outgoing D-Max range, which will be sold alongside the soon-to-launch seventh-generation version of the bakkie. Both the sixth- and seventh-generation D-Max will thus be assembled at Isuzu’s Gqeberha facility, which benefitted a R1.2-billion investment back in 2019.
The outgoing version of the bakkie has been renamed the D-Max Gen 6, with the line-up set to comprise five “competitively priced” workhorse models for South Africa, along with four for right-hand-drive export markets and three for left-hand-drive markets. All five models for the local market will feature a rear-wheel-drive configuretion, while the majority of the export versions interestingly ship with 4×4.
How much does the Isuzu D-Max Gen 6 cost in South Africa?
All D-Max Gen 6 bakkies will come standard with a 5-year/120 000 km warranty and a 5-year/90 000 km service plan, with intervals of 15 000 km or 12 months.
Isuzu D-Max Gen 6 250c Single Cab: R328 400
Isuzu D-Max Gen 6 250c Single Cab Fleetside: R354 900
Isuzu D-Max Gen 6 250 HO Single Cab Fleetside Safety: R380 500
Isuzu D-Max Gen 6 250 HO Double Cab Hi-Ride: R479 900
Isuzu D-Max Gen 6 250 HO Double Cab Hi-Ride AT: R500 000
Old Isuzu D-Max to soldier on alongside new bakkie
Isuzu Motors South Africa has confirmed that five “key models” in the outgoing D-Max range will be retained and offered alongside the long-awaited new version of the Japanese bakkie… So-called prolonged lifecycle models have a history of great success in South Africa. Volkswagen perfected the...
FiestaST
Honorary Master
The Vivo of bakkies: current Isuzu D-Max to continue alongside new model
Isuzu South Africa has confirmed that the current-generation D-Max bakkie will continue alongside the all-new model, which is expected to launch shortly.
But while products with extended life cycles usually enjoy something of a price cut, as was the case with the Volkswagen Polo Vivo and Toyota Corolla Quest as the amortisation of tooling was factored in, Isuzu will keep the current pricing structure for its D-Max continuation.
Only a limited number of workhorse-oriented models will be carried over. These include the 250C and 250C Fleetside single cab models, priced at R328 400 and R354 900 respectively and there’s also a high-output Safety model listed at R380 500.
There’s also a pair of 4x2 double cab models sold in manual and automatic formats at R489 900 and R500 000 respectively.
Unfortunately Isuzu has been downright irresponsible on the safety spec front, as according to the spec sheet on the local website ABS braking is not fitted to the base models (for this you need to opt for the Safety model), although they do at least come with dual front airbags as standard.
www.iol.co.za
Isuzu South Africa has confirmed that the current-generation D-Max bakkie will continue alongside the all-new model, which is expected to launch shortly.
But while products with extended life cycles usually enjoy something of a price cut, as was the case with the Volkswagen Polo Vivo and Toyota Corolla Quest as the amortisation of tooling was factored in, Isuzu will keep the current pricing structure for its D-Max continuation.
Only a limited number of workhorse-oriented models will be carried over. These include the 250C and 250C Fleetside single cab models, priced at R328 400 and R354 900 respectively and there’s also a high-output Safety model listed at R380 500.
There’s also a pair of 4x2 double cab models sold in manual and automatic formats at R489 900 and R500 000 respectively.
Unfortunately Isuzu has been downright irresponsible on the safety spec front, as according to the spec sheet on the local website ABS braking is not fitted to the base models (for this you need to opt for the Safety model), although they do at least come with dual front airbags as standard.
The Vivo of bakkies: current Isuzu D-Max to continue alongside new model
Isuzu has confirmed that the current-generation D-Max bakkie will continue alongside the all-new model.
TheChamp
Honorary Master
Great strategy, looks like it is catching on but the new Corolla sedan seems to have suffered because of it, I hardly see any on the roads.
epah
Honorary Master
HUH?right thread?
TheChamp
Honorary Master
Yes, right thread, they are talking about the Vivo of bakkies and I am saying it's generally a great strategy even though it has its drawbacks sometimes as in the case of the Corolla and the Quest.
Hope things are now more clearer.
epah
Honorary Master
Ohhhhh i see now, my bad.
But tbh corolla sales are being effed coz no one buys sedans anymore, of course the quest isn't helping but do people actually buy those for private use? i think if it wasn't for uber the quest wouldn't be doing well either.
TheChamp
Honorary Master
Yep, the sedan is market is under pressure, thanks to the Uber industry for keeping it alive until the people get over the SUV.
Coming back to the Isuzu, I hope they price the new one right because the bakkie market is also no longer as it used to be.
epah
Honorary Master
If they don't price it right it will definitely bite them, they shouldn't do what nissan did with the navara with a 2 year old design being introduced late into the/our market and then being priced too high.
FiestaST
Honorary Master
The Sixth Generation D-MAX Lives On – local production to continue
Good news out of the Eastern Cape is that Isuzu will continue producing the D-Max, retaining a limited number of key models from the current model lineup.
As Isuzu celebrates the introduction of the all-new, seventh generation D-Max, the manufacturer has announced that it will implement a dual product strategy a la Citi Golf, Polo Vivo, Toyota Tazz etc. Both products will be assembled at Isuzu’s vehicle assembly plant in Gqeberha where it currently produces the sixth generation D-MAX, the incoming all new seventh generation D-MAX, and Isuzu trucks.
Through Isuzu Mobility, extended cover can also be purchased for Roadside Assistance, Service Plans and Maintenance Plans.
Pricing:
D-Max 250C Single Cab Standard – R328 400
D-Max 250C Single Cab Fleetside – R354 900
D-Max 250 HO Single Cab (Safety) – R380 500
D-Max 250 HO Douyble Cab Hi-Ride – R479 900
D-Max 250 HO Double Cab Hi-Ride A/T – R500 000
www.carmag.co.za
Good news out of the Eastern Cape is that Isuzu will continue producing the D-Max, retaining a limited number of key models from the current model lineup.
As Isuzu celebrates the introduction of the all-new, seventh generation D-Max, the manufacturer has announced that it will implement a dual product strategy a la Citi Golf, Polo Vivo, Toyota Tazz etc. Both products will be assembled at Isuzu’s vehicle assembly plant in Gqeberha where it currently produces the sixth generation D-MAX, the incoming all new seventh generation D-MAX, and Isuzu trucks.
Through Isuzu Mobility, extended cover can also be purchased for Roadside Assistance, Service Plans and Maintenance Plans.
Pricing:
D-Max 250C Single Cab Standard – R328 400
D-Max 250C Single Cab Fleetside – R354 900
D-Max 250 HO Single Cab (Safety) – R380 500
D-Max 250 HO Douyble Cab Hi-Ride – R479 900
D-Max 250 HO Double Cab Hi-Ride A/T – R500 000
The Sixth Generation D-MAX Lives On - local production to continue
Good news out of the Eastern Cape is that Isuzu will continue producing the D-Max, retaining a limited number of key models from the current model lineup.
www.carmag.co.za