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Isuzu has released pricing and specification updates for its D-MAX and MU-X models lines.

 

Specifications have been upgraded, but these improvements do come at an extra cost. All models have had price increases of $1000 - $1700. Despite the price rises, value remains strong across the range.

 

The most significant change is under the bonnet. Both the D-MAX and MU-X are now equipped with a Euro5 emission compliant 3.0 litre 4JJ1-TC Hi-Power turbo-diesel engine.

 

Isuzu state the new engine was developed exclusively for the Australian market. The figures look impressive with the maximum torque output increased to 430Nm up from the outgoing model’s 380Nm.

 

The new engine produces more torque at a lower rpm – leading to better performance and economy.

 

The D-MAX and MU-X also gain new manual and automatic transmissions. The manual is a 6-Speed, developed in-house by Isuzu. The automatic is from Japanese transmission specialists, Aisin. It’s also a 6-Speed and features adaptive learning technology that adjusts gear changes to suit driving style and situation.

 

Both cars have strong safety credentials, however, it’s disappointing a reversing camera remains an option on the SX and EX D-MAX. This should really be standard across the range. 

 

Minor exterior revisions provide an improved look. The front is freshened up with a new headlamp and fog light design. Changes to the exterior also serve to improve aerodynamic performance.

 

Interior comfort has been improved. Isuzu report sound and vibration insulation has been increased.

 

Infotainment centre upgrades are found on the D-MAX SX, LS-M and MU-X LS-M variants. These models gain a 7-inch touchscreen display audio system.

 

Both D-MAX and MU-X in LS-U and LS-T guises receive an 8-inch touchscreen display that features an in-built SatNav.

 

 

4×2:

SX single-cab-chassis manual – $28,500

SX single-cab-chassis Hi-Ride auto – $31,700

SX crew-cab-chassis Hi-Ride auto – $37,300

SX space-cab ute Hi-Ride – $35,500

SX crew-cab ute manual – $34,500

SX crew-cab ute Hi-Ride auto – $38,000

LS-U crew-cab ute Hi-Ride auto – $43,600

 

4×4:

EX single-cab-chassis manual – $34,800

SX single-cab-chassis manual – $38,000

SX single-cab-chassis auto – $40,100

SX space-cab manual – $40,700

SX space-cab-chassis auto – $42,800

SX crew-cab-chassis manual – $43,200

SX crew-cab-chassis auto – $45,300

SX crew-cab ute manual – $43,900

SX crew-cab ute auto – $46,000

LS-M crew-cab ute manual – $46,400

LS-M crew-cab ute auto – $48,500

LS-U space-cab ute manual – $46,200

LS-U space-cab ute auto – $48,300

LS-U crew-cab ute manual – $48,300

LS-U crew-cab ute auto – $50,400

LS-T crew-cab ute – $54,200

 

 

4×2:

LS-M auto – $41,800

LS-U auto – $43,800

LS-T auto – $47,500

 

4×4:

LS-M manual – $47,000

LS-M auto – $49,100

LS-U manual – $49,000

LS-U auto – $51,100

LS-T auto – $54,800

 

Let’s start a Car Conversation, is anyone keen to upgrade to a 2017 D-MAX or a 2016.5 MU-X? Do you feel improvements to the spec sheet justify the price rises?