That means you have an almost square area and the opening of the bed is wide, making it easier to slide items in and out a bit easier.At least in the test unit supplied, there was no bed liner equipped. Available transmission options remain the 6-speed manual or 6-speed automatic. It's been nearly a year since it was first launched, so perhaps it's about time the Philippines got the latest model.The next-generation Isuzu D-Max could come here within the year if the pandemic doesn't derail any further plans.
That said, steering inputs are slow to respond but then again, pickups are made for hauling, not corner carving.There is, however, some differences when it comes to comfort. Needless to say, it's heaps better than the old, larger but less powerful.Just as impressive was the transmission. The automatic in the D-Max actually downshifts for you, mostly negating the need to put it into manual mode and shift to a lower gear. Maybe Isuzu Philippines will be putting these enhancements on the next batch of 3.0-liter equipped variants.As for the rest of the interior, it's largely the same as other variants. Subscribe to our YouTube! Perhaps with a more gentle foot, you might even go 1,000 kilometers on a single tank.We've established that the engine is impressive, enough to banish memories of the less-powerful Euro II units, but what's the rest of the D-Max like? Here's why. That also means there's no excuse for drivers to ride the brakes going downhill. At Php 1,249,000, it doesn't quite undercut the competition in terms of pricing, but it's a compelling buy nonetheless. Anton Andres Author Info. 2018 Isuzu D-Max LS 1.9 RZ4E 4x2 AT. The new wheel and tire package has bumped up the price of the D-Max LS by P 10,000 across the board. There's an old adage that goes 'there's no replacement for displacement'.For the past couple of years however, we're seeing automakers downsizing their engines and actually producing more power from smaller, more efficient motors. Woon - Aug 11, 2020 10:44 pm . It performs well on the highway, overtaking with ease although it's a bit noisier inside than the 3.0-liter but quieter than the 2.5-liter. If you've noticed, manufacturers would typically add a little bit more kit before they move on to the latest generation. Still, if looks matter, at least they didn't put the steel rims on it. To be brutally honest, it drives like just about every D-Max we've driven before.

With a fair amount of overtaking on the highway, the RZ4E-powered D-Max displayed 18.1 kilometers per liter on the trip computer, at an average speed of 93 km/h.
There's good initial pull but the new engine truly comes alive at about the 2,000 rpm mark. Still, there are cargo tie down hoops on the pickup, which is good for when you have to carry lose items or cargo that moves around a bit.And now, the main highlight: That 1.9-liter RZ4E turbodiesel. If you’ve been paying even just a little attention these past couple of years, you would have definitely seen the rising trend of pick-up trucks as lifestyle vehicles, boasting incredible refinement and technology to satisfy the general masses.

There, power arrives in one big lump of boost, more than enough to confidently merge on to the expressway. There's more soft touch padding in this base, automatic version than the mid-spec, 3.0-liter 4x2 model we drove late last year. I spent nearly 500 kilometers with the pick up and, by the time the test was over, there was still about half a tank of diesel left. CAR REVIEWS 2014 Isuzu D-Max 4x4 LS December 23, 2013. I recently had a go at Isuzu’s latest small displacement turbocharged diesel D-Max LS RZ4E, and left with these impressions on Isuzu’s latest light-heavyweight pickup.

It's similar to what the did to the updated mu-X launched in late 2017.

But do these figures translate just as well on the road? Combined MPG: 40.40mpg. It replaces the 16-inch alloys from before, and these new wheels are the same ones you can find in the higher-spec LS-A variants. The other update is pricing, which is now up by Php 10,000. In the city however, you wouldn't really notice the smaller displacement, again, thanks to the initial pick up of the throttle. Whereas the old, Euro II 2.5-liter made 136 PS and 320 Nm of torque, the Euro IV-compliant 1.9-liter puts out 150 PS and 350 Nm of torque. Isuzu D-Max RZ4E LS 4x2 MT Competitors In the Philippines, D-Max RZ4E LS 4x2 MT has a bunch of competitors, some of which are Toyota Hilux 2.4 E DSL 4x4 M/T, Ford Ranger Raptor 2.0L Bi-Turbo, Mitsubishi Strada GLX Plus 2WD 2.4 MT, Ford Ranger 2.2L XLS Sport 4x4 MT and Nissan NP300 Navara 2.5L 4x2 EL 7AT Calibre. By. It was released in However, what we have locally is still the second-generation model, which makes us slightly jealous of our Thai neighbors. It's a pretty smart unit that seems to have the ability to detect steep descends. However, that could change soon as Isuzu Philippines Corporation (IPC) has updated the current D-Max yet again. Instead, you get buttons, switches and dials arranged logically with no fuss.Of course, we have to talk about the bed and when you bring out the measuring tape against the competition, the D-Max actually has one of the smallest beds among its peers. In this period of uncertainty, launch dates have become unpredictable. Perhaps this is one of the more clever automatic transmission programs I've encountered.The combination of the smaller displacement and more gears results in impressive fuel economy. Here's why.1.9-liter DOHC 16-valve Inline-4 VG Intercooler Turbodiesel1.9-liter DOHC 16-valve Inline-4 VG Intercooler Turbodiesel As a whole however, I say it's a fine looking truck with no-nonesense styling that means business.It's a bit of a curiosity inside. But before we dive into that, let's take a look at what Isuzu changed in the D-Max this year.This (very) minor update revolves around the mid-spec LS models. Range was no issue either.