On May 10, 2021, Jiangxi Isuzu's new D-MAX pickup truck model was officially launched in China. The new car is the world's seventh generation D-MAX, the appearance, interior changes have been fully upgraded, the power is the ISUZU original Jin blue power RZ4E 1.9T diesel engine, matching the 6-speed manual and 6-speed automatic transmission, according to the configuration of a total of 6 models, the price range of 14.98-21.78 million yuan. The new generation of D-MAX has a very modern look, the vehicle has a total of 7 body colors, covering "black, white, gray, blue, orange, yellow, silver". The front part of the face has a larger grille area, with two thick chrome decorations on the upper part, the English logo is located at the top, and the other parts are decorated in black, with strong contrast. The automatic headlight style on both sides has also been redesigned and is an LED light source with lenses. The LED day running lights are very recognizable, and the bumpers are flanked by turn signals and fog lights. In terms of power, the new generation D-MAX is equipped with isuZU's original Jinlan-powered RZ4E 1.9T diesel engine, with a maximum power of 120 kW and a maximum torque of 360 N•m. The drivetrain is mated to a 6-speed manual and a 6-speed automatic transmission. Time-sharing 4WD will also be installed, and 4WD models are also equipped with additional electronically controlled differential locks. In terms of chassis, the front is still a double cross-arm coil spring independent suspension, and the rear is a 2+1 leaf spring non-independent suspension.
The body side of the body has not changed much, the new D-MAX body size is 5265 * 1870 * 1850mm, wheelbase is 3125mm, the cargo box size is 1495 * 1530 * 490mm, the tire specification is 265/60R18, the proximity angle is 28°, the departure angle is 25°, and the ground clearance is 230mm. The rear of the vehicle has become more three-dimensional, the dual O-type LED taillights are not small, and the tailgate panel has added lines that match the light group to increase the sense of design.
Compared to the exterior, the interior of the new D-MAX is more changed, and the center console has been redesigned to make it more stylish. The new three-frame multi-function steering wheel is equipped with control buttons such as cruise control, audio, Bluetooth and so on, and the dashboard has also become the style of lcd display. The middle of the center console is designed with a 9-inch multimedia display, which has a more sense of grade, with voice control, Car Networking, Car-machine Interconnection and other functions. The air conditioning control area below uses horizontal buttons, which is very intuitive and easy to operate
In terms of configuration, the new D-MAX is equipped with a multi-function steering wheel, leather seats, self-sensing wipers, GPS navigation system, 9-inch central control large screen, LCD screen dashboard, Bluetooth/car phone, voice control, rear air conditioning outlet, tire pressure monitoring, etc.; medium and high-end models also have automatic air conditioning, dual-zone air conditioning, main/co-driver electric adjustment + heating, keyless start/remote start, adaptive cruise, lane keeping, parallel assist, anti-collision warning system, lane departure warning, automatic emergency braking, Lane correction system, parking assistance system, blind spot monitoring, 360-degree surround view image, automatic anti-glare inner rearview mirror, etc.
In the face of the increasingly competitive domestic pickup truck market, Jiangxi Isuzu has shown stronger strength to fight. The new D-MAX not only maintains an international level in overall quality, but also has a more aura in the shape and interior, and does not fall behind in the intelligence and driving fun of passenger cars, so that the peak of domestic pickup trucks has once again climbed to a higher level. The listing of this car will make waves in the domestic high-end pickup truck market.