Isuzu D-Max | |
---|---|
Overview | |
Manufacturer | Isuzu |
Also called | Chevrolet Colorado Chevrolet D-Max Chevrolet LUV D-Max Holden Colorado Holden Rodeo Isuzu KB Isuzu LB Isuzu Rodeo Chevrolet T Series GMC Canyon |
Production | 2002–present |
Assembly | Chile: Arica (until 2008) Ecuador: Quito Egypt: 6th of October City Nigeria: Lagos (GMNL) Philippines: Biñan, Laguna (IPC) Portugal: Vendas Novas (ITUK) South Africa: Port Elizabeth (GMSA); Sandton (ITSA) Thailand: Samrong-Samutprakan Province (Isuzu Motors (Thailand)Co.,Ltd.); Rayong (General Motors Thailand) Tunisia: Kairouan (IMM) Turkey: Istanbul (Anadolu Isuzu) |
Body and chassis | |
Class | Compact pickup |
Body style | 2-door cab chassis 2-door utility 4-door cab chassis 4-door utility |
Related |
Chevrolet Colorado/Isuzu i-Series Isuzu MU-7 |
Chronology | |
Predecessor | Isuzu Faster |
Isuzu MU-7 | |
---|---|
Overview | |
Manufacturer | Tri Petch Isuzu Sales Co., Ltd. Isuzu Philippines, Corp. |
Also called | Isuzu Alterra (PHI) Isuzu Duogongnengche (PRC) |
Production | 2004–2013 |
Assembly | Philippines: Biñan, Laguna (IPC) Thailand: Samrong-Samutprakan Province (Isuzu Motors (Thailand) Co., Ltd.) |
Body and chassis | |
Class | Mid-size SUV |
Layout |
Front-engine, rear-wheel drive Front-engine, four-wheel drive |
Powertrain | |
Engine | 3.0 L I4 (t/c diesel) |
Dimensions | |
Length | 4,955 mm (195.1 in) |
Width | 1,800 mm (71 in) |
Height | 1,805 mm (71.1 in) |
Chronology | |
Predecessor | Isuzu Wizard |
Successor | Isuzu MU-X |
Second generation | |
---|---|
Overview | |
Also called | Chevrolet D-Max |
Production | 2011–present |
Assembly | Thailand: Samutprakan (Isuzu Motors Thailand) Malaysia: Pekan, Pahang (Isuzu Malaysia) Philippines: Biñan, Laguna (IPC China: Jiangxi (Jiangxi Isuzu Motors CO.,LTD. India: SriCity (Isuzu Motors India.)(2016-Present) |
Body and chassis | |
Body style | 2-door pickup truck 4-door pickup truck |
Layout | Front engine, rear-wheel drive or four-wheel drive |
Powertrain | |
Engine | 1.9 L (116 cu in) RZ4E-TC I4 (diesel; 2015–present) 2.5 L (153 cu in) 4JK1-TC / TCX I4 (diesel) 2.5 L (153 cu in) Twin Turbo I4 (diesel, Europe only) 3.0 L (183 cu in) 4JJ1-TCX I4 (diesel) (2012–present) 2.4 L Vortec 2400 gasoline engine (Ecuador only) |
Transmission | 5-speed manual 6-speed manual (2015–present) 5-speed automatic (AW TB50-LS) 6-speed automatic (AW TB60-LS) (2016–present) |
Dimensions | |
Wheelbase | 3,095 mm (121.9 in) |
Length | 5,215 mm (205.3 in) (Single Cab) 5,295 mm (208.5 in) (Double Cab) |
Width | 1,775–1,860 mm (69.9–73.2 in) |
Height | 1,690–1,785 mm (66.5–70.3 in) |
Isuzu MU-X | |
---|---|
Overview | |
Production | 2013–present |
Body and chassis | |
Class | Mid-size SUV |
Related |
Chevrolet Colorado Chevrolet TrailBlazer |
Powertrain | |
Engine | 1.9 L (116 cu in) RZ4E-TC I4 (diesel) (2016–present) 2.5 L (153 cu in) 4JK1-TCX I4 (diesel) (2013–present) 3.0 L (183 cu in) 4JJ1-TCX I4 (diesel) (2013–present) |
Transmission | 5-speed manual (2013–present) 5-speed automatic (2013–present) 6-speed manual (2016–present) 6-speed automatic (2016–present) |
Dimensions | |
Wheelbase | 2,845 mm (112.0 in) |
Length | 4,825 mm (190.0 in) |
Width | 1,860 mm (73 in) |
Height | 1,840 mm (72 in) |
Chronology | |
Predecessor | Isuzu MU-7 |
The Isuzu D-Max is a pickup truck manufactured since 2002 by Isuzu Motors. It shares the same platform with several General Motors (GM) mid-size trucks in the United States such as the Chevrolet Colorado, GMC Canyon and Isuzu i-Series. The Chevrolet Colorado name is also applied to a rebadged version of the D-Max in the Middle East and Thailand, although not identical to the American version. The original D-Max is sold alongside the Chevrolet Colorado in the Thai market where they are both built. In Australasia between 2003 and 2008, the D-Max was marketed as the Holden Rodeo, but has since been relaunched as the Holden Colorado. The Isuzu D-Max itself was also introduced in Australia during 2008, selling alongside the Holden offering.
In 2002, the D-Max was prepared for a world premiere in Thailand. This location was chosen because GM-Isuzu had recently decided to close their small truck assembly plant in Japan and move their joint operation to Thailand. The D-Max is available in various models. The Spark (single cab) (EX) is available only as a 4x2, with three configurations between cab chassis, long bed with power steering and without. SpaceCabs (extended cab), and Cab4s (double cab) can be divided into two major configurations: standard height 4x2s (SL, SX, SLX), and 4x4s (S and LS) with the "Rodeo" name instead of SpaceCab. Crew cabs are all sold with the same Cab4 name (Cab4 models became available late in last quarter). All are built and sold alongside the almost identical Chevrolet Colorado which had debuted in late first quarter of 2004.
Engine choices for that year till end of third quarter of 2004 derived from its direct predecessor: 4JH1-T 3.0 and 4JA1-T 2.5.
Hi-Lander 3.0 (lifted 4x2), trim style became available in late 2003, and ground clearance equals that of the 4x4 models. There are only two cab styles to choose between. This makes Isuzu the third manufacturer in Thailand to begin selling lifted 4x2 pickups (after Toyota and Ford).
In October 2004, Isuzu introduced the DDi iTEQ common-rail diesel engine family for the D-Max. The first engine to appear was the 3.0 4JJ1-TC 146 PS (107 kW; 144 hp), however since then, a design change in the front end of the car has forced engine alterations. Additionally, new MUA-5H five-speed manual transmission also introduced.