RELIABILITY ON WHEELS
The Isuzu D-MAX – a household name in 4x4 vernacular. Camper recently took the crème de la crème, a 4x4 LS-T crew cab ute, on a towing expedition through Victoria’s mountainous north-east.
The MY19 iteration of this workhorse stays true to the principles that have made it so popular over recent years. Again we see the powerful motor, the generous towing capacity, and the sizeable payload; plus the reasonable value. Our test model came in at $54,800 (pre-accessories) and more basic 4x4 versions start at $38,200.
While the D-MAX isn’t overflowing with high-tech features and comforts, its bedrock of functionality and reliability make it particularly well suited to the camper trailer lifestyle.
ITS MOTHER’S A TRUCKER
On top of passenger vehicles, Isuzu also produce trucks and specialist diesel engines. This crossover has greatly benefited their 4x4 range. We can trace the D-MAX’s trademark infusion of a passenger vehicle with truck-like functionality to their very first ute, the Isuzu WASP from 1963.
That long lineage brings us to 2019; now, a 4JJ1-TC Hi-Power 3.0L four cylinder turbo-diesel engine resides under the D-MAX’s bonnet. This giant is geared towards freight-lugging. Motors built with this intention
