2024 Isuzu D-Max review (MY24) - on-road, off-road dual-cab ute test

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Knobs. They make a big difference.
And that's something that Isuzu Ute Australia heard loud and clear from its customers and media, with the updated version of the D-Max getting knobs for the infotainment screen across the board, and its a new screen with better menus and quicker smartphone mirroring connections, too.
There's much more to the changes for the MY24 Isuzu D-Max ute than just that, though. The brand has added new technology, better safety gear, off-road assistance, and there have been other interior changes and exterior design adjustments, too.
So would you buy this over one of those other utes, like the Ford Ranger, Toyota HiLux, Mitsubishi Triton, Mazda BT-50, GWM Ute Cannon, or Volkswagen Amarok?
Watch and you'll be able to see for yourself!
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00:00 Isuzu D-Max MY24
00:20 Is it the right price?
02:20 What are the best alternatives?
03:54 Is it the right size?
06:06 Interior
09:56 Under the bonnet
11:06 Driving
14:15 Off-road
17:16 Efficiency
18:03 Is it safe?
19:55 Ownership
20:32 Verdict
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@Johnno1979 3 ай бұрын

As a parent, dark headliners are great. The D-Max has certainly improved, still not at the Ranger level but at $15-$20k cheaper (current special) it could be well worth it!

@mikehunt9993 3 ай бұрын

Not at ranger level????that's right they are much better!it's sad how so many people are like sheep racing off to get a ranger when in reality they are again haunted with gearbox issues and any independent mechanic will tell you after 100k klms ......poo town 2024 car of the year ford ranger!

@Richard-sl8we 3 ай бұрын

@@mikehunt9993 Agree, well said.

@Richard-sl8we 2 ай бұрын

Personally, I'd go for the 'Granite Grey' D-Max in X-Terrain spec for a driveaway price of $69k - MEL post code. I'd then do a remap and take the torque to 580Nm, job done.

@Sabumnim666 2 ай бұрын

@@mikehunt9993 Here we go again another hater of different models or manufacturers. You have made all these claims of issues so how about you actually back them up with facts not hear say. The actual issue rate of the new ranger is one of the lowest of all cars you can find that on the government web pages such as links from the ACCC. In the same place you will find all the faults with the Dmax such as a class action for the front-end cracking and other issues including the gear boxes which they share with the Hilux. Most cars these days are pretty darn reliable from all makes, the only fault that is really evident is the ill-informed and too lazy to investigate properly before posting rants. When you are spending some serious cash you need to investigate.

@adamcrea3547 2 ай бұрын

@@Richard-sl8we i ended up going sunstone orange, was really tempted on granite grey

@bernardpeel7133 3 ай бұрын

Great review, Matt.

@sabelod7790 2 ай бұрын

The dark headliner is a very thoughtful addition it doesn't show dirt as much

@therightcar 2 ай бұрын

Okay, 👌

@adamcrea3547 2 ай бұрын

does make the inside darker tho some ain't a fan.

@estebandiaz3213 2 ай бұрын

Hola excelente video, linda pickup la dmax, Isuzu fábrica buenos vehículos saludos desde Córdoba Argentina 😊

@mattblomberg2709 2 ай бұрын

Bump steer issue now has a class action underway. Register at Chamberlains Law Sydney.

@markbeasley1658 3 ай бұрын

very informative review Matt I'm looking at getting one next year also is izuzu bring new shape next year one other thing I would like izuzu to do bring out few different colours example a yellow or nice green

@drazmarinic5991 3 ай бұрын

New tax next year I would hurry get it sooner

@user-cd5tl2px4b Ай бұрын

I have just seen the new or rather a facelifted M-ux with 360 degree camera system and let's hope they will incorporate it to this D-max as well. We are to get to this updated D-Max in this side of Indian Ocean(Southern Africa).Another feature that Isuzu keeps on omitting is 12V power socket in the loadbin. They even throw in 230W invertor as well. Their inclusion will also be of great benefit. This facelifted D-Max looks quite interesting, I must say...🙂

@markheritage5905 3 ай бұрын

Love our MUX LSU, was looking at the hilux rouge but with the 2024 changes think I'll stick to getting the Xterrain

@therightcar 3 ай бұрын

Nice!

@cbr650syd4 2 ай бұрын

great review but if anyone complains about a utes raw power, with 2T and a diesel being a diesel....needs to go buy a sports car

@cmelft2463 2 ай бұрын

Would like to see a new comparison on the lane keep assist and car detection in adaptive cruise (currently drive a 21 lsm - which is rubbish for LKA and always breaks late in adaptive cruise.)

@therightcar 2 ай бұрын

I won’t be able to do such a comparison but maybe you could, if you drove a loop back to back in your 2021 version and in a test drive new model…?

@buncha5651 3 ай бұрын

Hopefully the MUX will be updated soon.

@Richard-sl8we 3 ай бұрын

I'd guess within the next 12 months there will be an updated MU-X.

@mazterfrik 2 ай бұрын

I may go for this one instead of a ford ranger wildtrack, ford is almos 10k more and because the lack of stock the car dealers love to increase the price as they want... And this looks very nice outside too.

@Anh1984Khoa Ай бұрын

there is a reason why its always low in stock and it has nothing to do with 10K price tag different, Ford next gen ranger is a better vehicle that why it is the best selling Car in Australia and just best selling Ute.

@cyclemoto8744 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for the content. Cheers. ps: I hope your review was not swayed by the sponsored Isuzu event

@MegaSkeet11 Ай бұрын

I keep hearing about a bump steer issue can someone explain what this is and has it been fixed.

@tanmupps5997 3 ай бұрын

I would choose it over any ute

@Scomo111 3 ай бұрын

Hi Matty all things considered, having driven both now, which one would you go for? This or the MV Triton?

@aidengillzy 3 ай бұрын

Test drove one as was super let down. MR for the money is a better buy

@lovemoresaunyama8553 3 ай бұрын

If you wanna compare power figures just do power / weight ratio as some of these utes are heavy like the amarok and ford

@therightcar 3 ай бұрын

Thanks - interesting point.

@holidaymail 3 ай бұрын

I’m looking at a bare bones SX tray version. At the moment I’m tossing up about getting the old model at around $30k or go for this for about $33k all up. It may be basic tradie spec but it’s still better appointed than my 2008 i30 with the exception of the door trim (which doesn’t worry me). Leather seats etc don’t worry me, I’m happy with cloth.

@stendecstretcher5678 3 ай бұрын

I have a 23 Hilux Workmate cheap and cheerful. Its a petrol so a bit thirsty.

@cmelft2463 2 ай бұрын

Bought 2x sx 4x2 with the 1.9litre diesel for our work guys. Loaded up they carry about 900kg with the extra service body and tools all day everyday and they go really well all things considered. Normal driving is fine and responsive, only time you really notice the engine size difference is about after 120kph (i got the 3.0litre for comparison so have driven both)

@greenapple1069 2 ай бұрын

@@cmelft2463 I drive 1.9 too. After remap and EGR delete,the acceleration is effortless. Can really feel the power 😄

@daverae7586 3 ай бұрын

Im very happy with my new Amarok style, best ute on offer in my opinion.

@KingThabiso 3 ай бұрын

Its a good looking bakkie/ute though. . 🤞

@therightcar 3 ай бұрын

It is!

@wingzero743 2 ай бұрын

Are the usb c ports backwards compatible to older models ?

@therightcar 2 ай бұрын

I don’t understand.

@sigsongs1972 Ай бұрын

Wireless charger available as an option.

@AhmadFakih123 3 ай бұрын

Old model resell value will drop more. So pay the $3k more and get the newer version because this will be last facelift for Isuzu before getting a brand new model ij 3-4 years time

@Paul-240 3 ай бұрын

Can you use cruise control on the automatic when in manual mode?

@dolguldur4706 3 ай бұрын

You can

@Paul-240 2 ай бұрын

@@dolguldur4706 no you cant on the 2023 is the 2024 different?

@philipl6900 2 ай бұрын

What are your thoughts on the LSU+ vs X-Terrain and the current drive away price, as well as the differences btw departure angles and whether the extra cost is worth it for the X-Terrain

@1800dontcare 3 ай бұрын

The updated cameras should be replaced in the 23 models because yes I’ve had a few false positives however never slammed on the brakes though

@cmelft2463 2 ай бұрын

drive a 21lsm - never holds lanes on any big curves and always detects cars too late in adaptive to the point a warning comes up on the display advising to press the brakes

@geoflewis204 3 ай бұрын

The Korean made Ssangyong Musso is always worth a look if you're in the market for a crew cab Ute..

@donaldo1974 3 ай бұрын

You can only buy the lowest spec in manual

@workwithjoshua 3 ай бұрын

I have the 2023 XT. I can’t see much of a reason to spend $4k more to upgrade for slightly better seats. 🤷🏻‍♂️ The rims and grill look better on mine too, and the IDAS system has been all fine

@cmelft2463 2 ай бұрын

Would like to know the improvements with the idas as I drive the 21LSM and the lane keep and adaptive cruise are rubbish

@DD-jg7er 2 ай бұрын

Slap a EVC throttle controller in it, makes it better. Spraying wd40 silicone spray in the roller keeps it going. I see you still need to install your own rubber seal for the tailgate, annoying. Interior still looks cheap compared to the BT50.

@biglap.australia Ай бұрын

Engine should have had a tweak to 500nm. The rear cover should be electric not the current BS, transmission cooler should be an option.

@tyzon00800 Ай бұрын

💩box

@rubyred8845 3 ай бұрын

Triton.

@glservices6143 2 ай бұрын

I am thinking of buying Dmax in 3 months. Reason i didnt go for hilux? Hilux hot item, people like to steal this car :)

@apekcoolify 23 күн бұрын

Same thought really

@pure666metal7 3 ай бұрын

Same old (underpowered) 3.0L engine, no AWD option. With the possibly the same issue with the uneven front wheel ware and less than 500NM torque, no thanks even at the relatively cheap price. Looking to replace my 2019 Colorado at the end of the year.

@Richard-sl8we 3 ай бұрын

Then I guess it's the Triton or Ranger for you if you need 4WD high range. If you need 500 Nm and AWD then it's Ranger or Amarok (re-badged Ranger); good luck with reliability and gearbox issues.

@shane2663 3 ай бұрын

Flash the ECU and get the Superpro Steering Knuckles problems solved

@Richard-sl8we 3 ай бұрын

@@shane2663 For you; Ranger, Amarok or D-Max? I must admit, I'm a fan of the 'old school' MU-X; the 3.0TD engine responds well to an ECU remap.

@pure666metal7 3 ай бұрын

@@shane2663 Isuzu should fix the wheel wear problem themselves.

@pure666metal7 3 ай бұрын

@@Richard-sl8we my Colorado has 500NM, so no way am I going to go for any less. Ranger/Amarok have a host of issues. Guess I am hanging on to my current ute for a little bit longer.

@NayNay1991x Ай бұрын

Nothing wrong with dark headliners.

@therightcar Ай бұрын

I don’t like them. That’s why I said I don’t like them.

@AlejandroArchila1 3 ай бұрын

Mitsubishi Triton ❤️

@ianweal3081 3 ай бұрын

You must like the fuggly look. Mitsubishi dealers will be banging on your door trying to flog their stock off on to you. Appearance wise, DMax for certain. Reliability, both stack up. Internally, I'd go GWM any day but DMax 100% over a Triton. Sorry, still can't look at the new Triton without dry reaching, what were they thinking. Design team must have been out to a mushroom & sarky luncheon throughout the entire design sequence.

@AlejandroArchila1 3 ай бұрын

@@ianweal3081 That’s your opinion on the new Triton but not everyone think the same, for me at least it looks really good, I have owned many Mitsubishi cars over the years and they’re super reliable my experience have been always great with Mitsubishi, I also like the Dmax but its getting a little old already.

@Rocketrooster177 2 ай бұрын

@@ianweal3081 Have a look at the new Tritons with the new Ironman Bullbars, they look mint.

@TravelThailand8 3 ай бұрын

We purchased the new triton

@therightcar 3 ай бұрын

How is it??

@jockwar 3 ай бұрын

I have drove the D-Max one the engines crap slow & noisy the Ranger has done proper upgrades that people want more power V6

@adamcrea3547 2 ай бұрын

your comparing to diff engines. i think if you want power a diesel isn't the car for you.

@jbreyes5103 Ай бұрын

Prevoius dmax look better. Just change the wheels

@user-fe3th4uk8g 3 ай бұрын

The new GWM cannon blows this ute out the picture

@Richard-sl8we 3 ай бұрын

Disagree, GWM will not last 5 years.

@cooljool1 3 ай бұрын

@@Richard-sl8we disagree. GWM is just alot better

@Richard-sl8we 3 ай бұрын

@@cooljool1 I agree, in the showroom it looks great. However, long term it will not last as well as a D-Max or Hilux. The GWM Cannon is yet unproven in Australia, depreciation with the GWM Cannon will also be massive.

@cooljool1 3 ай бұрын

@@Richard-sl8we in the long run it will last much like either the Hilux or the horrible D max. Not everyone cares about re sale value like it's an article of faith

@bobjuniel8683 3 ай бұрын

You never finish your review of the feature car, here the Isuzu D-Max, before promoting alternative that consistently include Fords. At least present the featured cars first to avoid confusion and information overload. Focus on the Isuzu D-Max. Be fair.

@Moonface00z 2 ай бұрын

Still drum brakes...

@airforceone6523 3 ай бұрын

Everyone surely it isnt just me??? The previous model front end looked better and tougher? Than this one? Surely im not the only one thinking this?????

@marlonsukura530 3 ай бұрын

I agree. This front end is a bit too busy and smiley...not as no-nonsense as the previous.

@workwithjoshua 3 ай бұрын

Yeah 2023 one is serious looking. This one looks too nicey

@gstar1309 3 ай бұрын

Same sluggish/ gutless motor.. I'll pass

@johnnumbat9782 3 ай бұрын

Thanks Matt - the new Triton is worse than the previous gen - Ford have poor reliability and a woeful service culture which you shouldn’t claim is a good vehicle - the Isuzu legacy of once being tied with Holden means I’ll never choose one - the Amarok has the annoying left side placement of the indicator binnacle which is a major deal breaker for me - I own a Toyota Hilux with conventional handbrake and no likely to fail digital instrument cluster so will never consider other makes.

@shaungill6992 3 ай бұрын

😂

@YZJB 3 ай бұрын

The Amarok is a rebadged Ranger, so of course carries the same reliability concerns. But if it’s just the indicator stalk placement you’re worried about, you can just install a Ranger clockspring assembly which has the indicator stalk on the other side

@johnnumbat9782 3 ай бұрын

@@YZJB OKthamks Alex - another brand to avoid - the con is that manufacturers are depending on the 80 percent or more uninformed or not mechanically savvy to sell of lot of inferior vehicles - for example they’re promoting the Jeep again and Chinese vehicles via polished ads that mislead people into thinking that the car must be good - marketing has a lot of power and so many Ford sponsored journos tell us the Ford Ranger is a good choice when we know it’s not - I think it’s only Toyota and Mazda left to choose from for the broader segments.

@richardtimms6645 3 ай бұрын

MV Triton kills the dmax

@shaunnit 3 ай бұрын

😂😂😂😂😂

@Richard-sl8we 3 ай бұрын

Disagree, it's D-Max for me.

@tanmupps5997 3 ай бұрын

It's worse than the previous gen how can it kill the dmax

@ravnilkumar5179 3 ай бұрын

Probably one of the worst reviews that I seen recently on the D- Max! If you're presenting a vehicle, speak ONLY about that damn vehicle! Then there's the great hue and cry about the lack of interior appointments; so lemme collect myself for a moment here... you need Ranger level techs in an Isuzu package with a $20k lower price range???

@therightcar 3 ай бұрын

Probably one of the worst comments I’ve read on this review! Calm down. I’m helping people consider their alternatives. Cars don’t exist in a vacuum. Competition is vital. Consumers need to make the right choice. If you want all reviews to focus solely on one car only, you’re doing a disservice to your viewer.

@Richard-sl8we 2 ай бұрын

Disagree, Matt is one of the best in Australia at car reviews.

@tyzon00800 Ай бұрын

More clickbait

@tyzon00800 3 ай бұрын

Underpowered pig with a tractor motor and goes like one , in the same cat as triton gwm and ldv ,musso ect Ranger , amarock in the best class , hilux not there yer

@Richard-sl8we 3 ай бұрын

I'd take this above any Ranger or Amarok (re-badged Ranger) for long term reliability and no gearbox problems.

@GanodermicGamer 3 ай бұрын

Ranger 😂 y'all be on the tow truck half the time

@geoffthomsett9408 3 ай бұрын

Cool story brah

@tonymillar5342 3 ай бұрын

So..... What are you buying today / tomorrow with the $80,000 cash that's burning a hole in your so so knowledgeable pocket ?

@KingThabiso 3 ай бұрын

"underpowered pig"?... Wow this sounds perosnal. 😂😂😂😂😂