15th May 2012

TOUGH NEW ISUZU D-MAX MAKES NATIONAL DEBUT AT CV SHOW

All-new Isuzu D-Max available in three bodystyles: single, extended and double cab
Powered by super-efficient 2.5-litre twin-turbo common-rail diesel engine: 163 ps; 400 Nm; 38.2 mpg (combined)
Prices range from £14,499 to £21,499 (CVOTR)

Isuzu will tomorrow unveil for the first time in the UK its tough new Isuzu D-Max, the most comprehensively re-engineered pick-up in the company's history. The vehicle will debut at the Commercial Vehicle Show, taking place at the Birmingham NEC; 24 to 26 April.

Isuzu's latest pick-up will uphold the Japanese-marque's reputation as a manufacturer of tough, reliable and durable pick-ups for professional tradespeople. It blends its rugged capabilities with a refined, quieter, more comfortable interior and a generous level of standard specification.

Two Isuzu D-Max pick-ups will be on display at the CV Show on Stand 2H88 in Hall 2, and a media briefing will take place on the stand at 09:00am on 24 April.

The Isuzu D-Max will be available in three bodystyles: extended-cab (with a rear-hinged side access panel), single-cab and double-cab. The vehicle is available in four generously-equipped specification levels, ensuring that it delivers as a versatile and comfortable leisure vehicle, as well as a robust working tool.

The entry-level 'Isuzu D-Max' variant, available both in two- and four-wheel-drive, boasts features such as electric windows, daytime running lights and air conditioning. Topping the range is the flagship 'Utah' model, which includes numerous premium features such as keyless entry, 17-inch alloy wheels, leather upholstery, roof bars, iPod / Bluetooth connectivity and a six-speaker audio system. To further improve choice, two mid-level specifications are also available, named 'Eiger' and 'Yukon'.

Prices for the Isuzu D-Max start at £14,499 (CVOTR) for the entry-level Isuzu D-Max 4x2 single cab, finishing at £21,499 (CVOTR) for top-of-the-range Isuzu D-Max Utah 4x4 double cab.

Powered by a highly fuel-efficient, 2.5-litre twin-turbo common-rail diesel engine, the Isuzu D-Max generates 163 ps and peak torque output of 400 Nm at 1400 rpm – 2000 rpm, mated to one of Isuzu's newly-developed six-speed manual or five-speed automatic transmissions. Despite the power and torque increase over its predecessor, the Isuzu D-Max is a more efficient pick-up, recording a class-leading fuel economy of 38.2 mpg (combined) and CO2 emissions of just 194 g/km. The increase in power maintains the vehicle's excellent load-lugging capabilities. The Isuzu D-Max has a braked towing capacity is of 3,000kg (750kg unbraked).

19th March 2012

PRICES ANNOUNCED AHEAD OF COMMERCIAL VEHICLE SHOW DEBUT

Isuzu UK has announced prices and specifications for the all-new Isuzu D-Max pick-up, ahead of its UK premiere at the Commercial Vehicle Show (24 - 26 April at NEC, Birmingham).

On sale from June 2012, the tough new Isuzu D-Max will be available with four specification levels and, for the first time for Isuzu in the UK, with an extended cab body configuration – featuring rear-opening side-access panels – joining the single and double cab variants.

The entry-level Isuzu D-Max, priced from £14,499 (CVOTR) for the single cab 4x2 derivative, offers a generous complement of standard equipment, including air conditioning, daytime running lights, electric windows and front, side and curtain airbags.

The 'Eiger' double cab (from £18,499 CVOTR) adds projector headlamps, Bluetooth and iPod connectivity, 16” alloy wheels and body-coloured bumpers, while the ‘Yukon’ double cab (from £18,999 CVOTR) also features a leather steering wheel with cruise and audio controls, and a six-speaker sound system, chrome exterior detailing and 17” alloys.

The flagship 'Utah' model offers luxurious creature comforts inside, including leather upholstery, heated front seats and automatic climate control. The exterior is enhanced with roof bars and rear parking sensors. The ‘Utah’ double cab automatic is priced from £21,499 (CVOTR).

The all-new Isuzu D-Max is powered by a highly fuel efficient 2.5-litre twin-turbo common rail diesel engine, available with newly-developed six-speed manual or five-speed automatic transmissions. This advanced Euro5-compliant unit generates 163 PS and peak torque output of 400 Nm at 1400 rpm. The Isuzu D-Max also introduces a new ‘shift-on-the-fly’ system, allowing the driver to adjust between two- and four-wheel drive modes while travelling at speeds of up to 60 mph.

As well as being the most comprehensively developed, most efficient and most refined Isuzu pick-up ever produced, the all-new Isuzu D-Max is also the highly capable load-lugging workhorse: it has a three-tonne (braked) towing capacity and a payload capacity of 1,000 kg.

Isuzu UK expects its all-new pick-up to build on the remarkable success of its predecessor, the Rodeo.

Isuzu UK expects its all-new pick-up to build on the remarkable success of its predecessor, the Rodeo. Consistent year-on-year sales growth throughout its lifecycle peaked in 2011 with 2,431 units registered, a performance which saw the UK become Isuzu’s biggest European market for the first time.

William Brown, General Manager of Isuzu UK, said: “The tough new Isuzu D-Max is a significant step forward from its very successful predecessor. It is a highly capable tool for those working in the outdoors, and yet is extremely refined. It features a very efficient Euro5-compliant engine while also exhibiting that rugged toughness for which the Isuzu brand has built such a solid reputation. Every model is well-equipped and yet offers unbeatable load-lugging and payload capacities. It delivers on every measure without compromise.

“With the support and dedication of the expanding Isuzu UK dealer network, which excels in sales, customer relationship management and aftersales service, I am confident that the all-new Isuzu D-Max will continue to grow the brand’s sales and its enviable reputation,” concludes Brown.

26th February 2012

D-Max: The All-New Pick-Up From Isuzu

Isuzu UK will launch an all-new pick-up in June 2012. In recognition of its fundamental upshift in performance, quality, efficiency and refinement, the new model bears a fresh name for the UK pick-up sector: D-Max.

Building on the solid reputation that its predecessor created for the Isuzu brand as a manufacturer of highly capable, robust, dependable pick-ups, the new D-Max is the result of the most comprehensive new product development programme in Isuzu’s history.

D-Max features aggressive and imposing exterior styling that reflects its exceptional load-lugging capacity, towing capabilities and off-road performance. Inside, driver and passengers will find a spacious and refined cabin featuring high-quality materials and an impressive standard specification.

Isuzu’s new pick-up sees the introduction of extensively redeveloped common-rail diesel engines, which will deliver significantly improved emissions and fuel economy together with more flexible and accessible power and torque.

Available from June through a dedicated, expanding dealer network, the new D-Max will reinforce Isuzu’s strong reputation as the pick-up professionals.

The result of an exhaustive development process that included extensive research amongst customers around the world, the all-new D-Max is an incredibly appealing package that will deliver in every key area that matters to those in farming, construction and other outdoor industries,” said William Brown, General Manager of Isuzu UK.

I’m confident that it will continue the record of impressive year-on-year sales growth that has seen the UK become Isuzu’s number one European market,” concludes Brown.

Further specifications and details of the D-Max will be released shortly. To receive more information, please register using the form on the right of this page.

25th February 2012

TV Chef Serves Up Tasty Video Review of Isuzu RODEO PICK-UP

TV chef Mike Robinson covered over 24,000 miles in his first year as an Isuzu brand ambassador and gives an insight into his daily life and how well his Rodeo pick-up meets his needs in an exclusive video at the official Isuzu UK YouTube channel.

Mike’s 3.0-litre Isuzu Rodeo Denver Max Plus pick-up is his daily workhorse and he estimates that more than 20 per cent of his driving is off-road. As well as getting him across the challenging terrain of local country estates, the Rodeo also carried Mike the length and breadth of Britain while filming his new cookery show, Countrywise Kitchen, which starts at 7.30pm tonight on ITV1.

Aside from his television commitments, Mike owns and runs The Pot Kiln pub and restaurant, a catering business and a game cookery school in Frilsham, Berkshire, as well as jointly owning the only Michelin-star pub in the UK, The Harwood Arms in Fulham, West London. These all have game meats at the heart of their offerings, which are often stalked, shot or caught by Mike on a 30,000 acre estate in Berkshire.

Mike comments: “As well as cooking, for several years I’ve managed a country estate, keeping wildlife and game stocks controllable and sustainable. I needed a dependable workhorse pick-up and bought my first Rodeo in 2005. It proved incredibly robust, utterly reliable and virtually unstoppable off-road, but it was also comfortable and quiet on the motorway.

“I was very pleased to become a brand ambassador for Isuzu UK last year and my second Rodeo has probably had an even tougher life, especially during the production of this latest TV series. We’ve had the pick-up in some very sticky spots that, to my astonishment, it managed to get itself out of. It’s as important a companion to me as my dog, my rifle and my binoculars. Without my Rodeo, I couldn’t do my job.”

William Brown, General Manager of Isuzu UK, commented: “Mike is an exceptional brand ambassador for Isuzu, and it’s exciting for us that his profile will rise as a result of his new TV series. He knows what it means to work in the country, and needs and expects his equipment to work faultlessly, whatever the conditions. What’s most pleasing is that he genuinely uses his Rodeo to the very limit of its capabilities on a daily basis and can comment on it as a bona fide customer.”

Rodeo prices start at £13,995 (CVOTR) for the entry-level 136bhp 2.5 Rodeo Single Cab 4x2, and rise to £23,495 (CVOTR) for the top-of-the-range five-seater, 163bhp 3.0 Denver Max LE Auto. Insurance groupings start at 10A for base models and peak at a still-reasonable 13A.