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It’s been a long wait, but Australian specs and pricing fro the new-generation 2021 Isuzu D-Max have been announced ahead of an official on-sale date of September 1.

 

Along with a the new look, the fresh D-Max brings significant tech and safety updates.

 

Every variant comes standard with autonomous emergency braking, forward collision warning, turn assist, traffic sign recognition, lane-departure warning, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, and automatic high-beam.

 

Models with an automatic transmission also get a wrong-pedal acceleration warning, adaptive cruise, and lane-keeping assist.

 

The new D-Max is also the first ute to feature a central airbag between the driver and passenger which takes the airbag count to eight.

 

Moving to the cabin, Isuzu says the materials have improved with plenty of soft-touch points in higher grades. Thankfully, a reach and tilt-adjustable steering column is included.

 

All variants get Android Auto and wireless Apple CarPlay. Entry models feature a 7.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system, while the business end of the range uses a 9.0-inch screen with satellite navigation.

 

Scroll below for each grade’s equipment highlights.

 

Powering all variants is a new 3.0-litre four-cylinder turbo-diesel which lifts the outputs to 140kW and 450Nm. Depending on the variant a six-speed manual is offered, while a six-speed torque converter automatic is available across all grades.

 

Four-wheel drive variants retain the switchable 2H, 4H, and 4L modes, however, to increase the off-road capability, for the first time, the D-Max will get an electronic rear differential lock, while the wading depth has increased from 600mm to 800mm.

 

The Approach angle is 30.5 degrees, the departure angle is 24.2 degrees, and the ramp-over angle is 23.8 degrees.

 

Engineers have devised a new three-leaf rear suspension which is available in two states of tune to best suit the ute’s intended use. One tune maximises payload for tradies while the other aims for better ride comfort.

 

For those keen on using the D-Max for more than the daily commute, it’s rated to tow a 3500kg and has a 350kg maximum down ball load. The payload varies from 970kg in the X-Terrain to 1320kg in the Single Cab Chassis S.

 

 

 

Single Cab Chassis SX manual - $32,200 ($29,990 drive-away)

Single Cab Chassis SX - $34,200

Crew Cab Chassis SX - $40,700

Space Cab Ute SX - $38,900

Crew Cab Ute SX - $41,900

Crew Cab Ute LS-U - $48,900

 

 

Single Cab Chassis SX manual - $40,200

Single Cab Chassis SX - $42,200

Space Cab Chassis SX manual - $43,700

Space Cab Chassis SX - $45,700

Crew Cab Chassis SX manual - $46,700

Crew Cab Chassis SX - $48,700

Crew Cab Ute SX manual - $47,900

Crew Cab Ute SX - $49,900

Crew Cab Ute LS-M manual - $51,000

Crew Cab Ute LS-M - $53,000

Space Cab Ute LS-U - $53,900

Crew Cab Ute LS-U manual - $54,900

Crew Cab Ute LS-U - $56,900

Crew Cab Ute X-Terrain - $62,900 ($58,990 drive-away)

2021 Isuzu D-Max equipment highlights:

 

 

Autonomous emergency braking

Forward collision warning

Lane-departure warning

Lane-keeping assist (automatic)

Turn assist

Wrong-pedal acceleration prevention

Traffic sign monitoring

Blind-spot monitoring

Driver attention monitoring

Auto high beam

Reversing camera

4.2-inch trip computer display

7.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Android Auto and wireless Apple CarPlay

Base cloth trim

Manual air-conditioning

17-inch steel wheels

 

 

High-grade cloth trim

Rear USB connector

Seat back pockets

Fold-down central armrest

Six-speaker audio system

Bi-LED headlights

LED daytime running lights

Body-coloured mirrors

17-inch alloy wheels

 

 

Rear parking sensors

Powered lumbar support for driver’s seat

Leather-trimmed gear knob

Soft-touch door trim

Soft central armrest lid

Vanity mirrors for driver and passenger

Carpet flooring

9.0-inch infotainment touchscreen with Android Auto, wireless Apple CarPlay and sat-nav

Side steps

LED rear lights

18-inch alloy wheels

 

 

Front parking sensors

Leather-accented seats

Powered driver’s seat

Keyless entry and start

Remote engine start

Eight-speaker sound system

Unique exterior trim

18-inch alloy wheels