Revealed: 2024 Isuzu D-Max Facelift Introduces Modern Design and Enhanced Features

By Jeff Gibbs

Isuzu D-Max impresses with updated aesthetics, enhanced tech features, ventilated seating, and seamless wireless Android Auto support, all while maintaining its versatile powertrain options.

Isuzu recently introduced the refreshed 2024 D-Max ute in Thailand, revealing updated design features and improved tech offerings while maintaining the existing powertrain options. The release in the Australian market is on the horizon, and Isuzu Ute Australia is closely monitoring market needs to customise the product updates accordingly.

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Design Enhancements: The 2024 Isuzu D-Max facelift showcases a revamped front end, incorporating redesigned headlights, a modern grey or ‘black chrome’ grille, and an integrated air vent in the lower bumper to enhance aerodynamics. Notable exterior updates include updated “triple-armour” LED tail-lights, fresh wheel designs, and more pronounced flared wheel arches, especially evident in the flagship D-Max V-Cross, known as the X-Terrain in Australia.

2024 Isuzu Dmax Interior.

Interior Upgrades: Inside the 2024 D-Max, upgrades include steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters, ventilated front seats, and an expanded 7-inch semi-digital instrument cluster. Front and rear USB-C charge ports have replaced the older USB-A, offering improved connectivity options. The infotainment software has been updated to support wireless Android Auto connectivity alongside wireless Apple CarPlay.

Technological Advancements: The D-Max now boasts simplified touch-sensitive controls for volume and tuning, enhancing the interior’s modern appeal. An exciting addition is the ‘rough terrain mode,’ initially introduced in the MU-X, enhancing braking and torque transfer for optimized traction during challenging off-road conditions. The front camera module now provides a wider and more accurate view, augmenting safety features.

2024 Isuzu D-Max

Powertrain and Performance: The 2024 D-Max retains its existing powertrain options, including a 110kW/350Nm 1.9-liter four-cylinder turbo-diesel engine and a 140kW/450Nm 3.0-liter engine. Transmission choices remain consistent, offering a six-speed manual or automatic transmission. Drivetrain options encompass two-wheel-drive or part-time four-wheel-drive configurations.

The unveiling of the 2024 Isuzu D-Max facelift in Thailand represents a fusion of design updates and enriched tech features while preserving the robust powertrain choices. Anticipation is high for the Australian release, aligning with Isuzu’s commitment to adapt updates to meet the distinct demands of the local market. Comparable updates for the Mazda BT-50 ute and the Isuzu MU-X off-road SUV are expected in the near future.

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