ISUZU D-MAX SPECIAL EDITION

Name: ISUZU D-MAX 1.9 V-Cross Steel Edition Double Cab 4x4 Auto
Brand: ISUZU D-MAX
SKU: 62743
Availability: InStock

1.9 V-Cross Steel Edition Double Cab 4x4 Auto

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Fuel Type Diesel

Transmission Automatic

Top Speed 112mph

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Lease Type

Contract Hire Finance Lease

Contract Length

Initial Rental

Annual Mileage

Maintenance

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Prices shown are indicative and subject to change.
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Fuel Type Diesel

Transmission Automatic

Top Speed 112mph

ISUZU D-MAX Review

- Independent review from Car and Driving

Performance
7
Handling
7
Comfort
6
Space
6
Styling
7
Build
7
Value
7
Equipment
6
Economy
7
Depreciation
8
Insurance
7

The Isuzu D-Max spruces itself up in V-Cross form. Jonathan Crouch looks at the updated version.

Ten Second Review

Mainstream versions of the Isuzu D-Max pick-up have very much a sensible, no-nonsense working appeal. If you want a bit more, then you'll want this plush V-Cross version, which ups the ante in terms of looks, luxury and leather. But it's just as tough and usable as its more affordable showroom stablemates. Here, we look at the latest version, which can be had in either 2.2-litre diesel or full-EV forms.

Background

Some pick-up makers manage to make the concept of a richly priced, leather-lined chrome-embellished pick-up faintly credible. Historically though, Isuzu hasn't been one of them. In the past, tinselled-up versions of the D-Max (and before it the Rodeo) felt somewhat awkward. This was a working vehicle: it didn't need plushing up. But that's what a lot of customers in the segment want these days, so Isuzu has learned from rivals and got better at creating a more lifestyle-orientated pick-up. Proof of that comes with the model we look at here, the plush 'V-Cross' version of the current D-Max, originally launched in this RG-series form in 2021, then lightly updated in mid-2023 and early 2025, then further updated again in Spring 2026 to create the model we look at here. The 'V-Cross' isn't the ritziest version of the D-Max you can buy - that honour belongs to the wild Arctic Trucks AT35 version - but for most customers looking at this model line, it will be the most aspirational variant. And Isuzu's alternative to key segment rivals like the Ford Ranger Wildtrack and the Toyota Hilux Invincible.

Driving Experience

With the arrival of a larger-capacity diesel engine in the D-Max, the big change, as you'd expect, lies with increased pulling power, up from 360Nm with the old 1.9-litre four cylinder unit to 400Nm with the replacement 2.2-litre powerplant. Actual power output hasn't changed though, still rated at a modest 163PS. 0-62mph takes 12.2s en route to 112mph. As before, the engine's a turbo-charged four-cylinder unit and it features an electronically controlled fuel injection pump with intercooler and double overhead camshaft. With V-Cross spec, you have to have 8-speed auto transmission. There's also now a 188bhp full-EV D-Max V-Cross model, using a 66.9kWh battery that offers a range of 163 miles. The 2.2-litre diesel though, is our focus here, a unit which of course retains the usual D-Max 3.5-tonne towing capacity. This relatively light powertrain (like its predecessor) enables the kerb weight of this Isuzu to dip below the government's 2,040kg weight limit that separates Goods Vehicles from passenger cars so, unlike other pick-ups in the segment, this one can be driven at passenger car speed limits. Another feature carried forward to this updated D-Max is Isuzu's useful 'Rough Terrain' drive mode. This works in conjunction with the traction control system and senses when a wheel doesn't have enough grip and is spinning faster than it should be when you're off road. The system then applies the brakes and throttle as necessary to get you moving. You're supposed to engage it before you get into a muddy situation - say at the base of a steep slippery hill. Progress through really gnarly stuff is aided by decent suspension articulation and the lockable rear differential you get on most models. Ground clearance is rated at 235mm and the fording depth at 800mm. As before, the 4WD system has capable low ratio gearing, an effective hill descent control system and a display showing what angle you're at. You can switch between two and four wheel drive on the move too, via a provided rotary dial. As for on-tarmac journeying, well the D-Max is better than it used to be in terms of cruising refinement, but it still lags behind rivals and is hardly car-like. No contender in this class can properly replicate the car-like drive dynamics of an SUV and in this one, there remains plenty of body roll at speed through tighter turns as you slide around on the flat-bottomed seats. But on the plus side, there's not too much back end floatiness when the load bay is empty and with a bit of weight in the back, it's possible at times to forget you're in a pick-up - until you lurch into a corner or clump over a speed hump.

Design and Build

This 'RG'-series D-Max model is now on its third update and the visual changes made are as subtle as those incorporated as part of the previous two facelifts. A restyled front radiator grille is the only obvious improvement, with a new grey LED headlamp accent colour for this plusher V-Cross version (which also gets new-style side steps). At this level in the range, you have to have the Double Cab body shape. At the rear, there's a V-Cross-branded tailgate and vertical tail light clusters, plus an integrated step is built into the bumper. Under the skin, nothing's changed of course. The chassis structure does what it can to shed weight thanks to a prop shaft fashioned from aluminium and high tensile steel plates. Inside this updated model, there are new seat designs, with enhanced leather trim, but otherwise everything's just as before with plenty of wipe-clean surfaces and hard plastics; this remains very much a working pick-up. You get a 7-inch instrument cluster with digital gauges; and a central screen that's 9-inches in size with top V-Cross spec. Either way, there's wireless 'Apple CarPlay' and 'Android Auto' smartphone-mirroring, voice control and some nice 4x4 graphics, plus an interface that makes it easy to turn off the bothersome ADAS systems, once you get familiar with the screen menus. What's it like for rear passengers in this Double Cab model? Well once inside, there's slightly more passenger comfort than is provided by some rival models, plus there's also decent room for head and shoulders. And you'll appreciate the way that the seat back angle has been slightly set to make the backrest less vertically inclined, which gives noticeably greater comfort on longer journeys.

Market and Model

The V-Cross sits at the top of the mainstream D-Max line-up in the lifestyle-orientated 'All-Purpose Range', bears a name borrowed from a previous D-Max special edition and is a variant which will account for 30% of D-Max sales. The conventional diesel version only comes as a Double Cab automatic priced at around £43,000 (ex-VAT). There's also a more tax-efficient two-seat V-Cross Commercial model priced at around £42,000 (ex-VAT) , also a Double Cab but with the back seat replaced by a load base. Beyond that in the combustion line-up, there's only the specialist Arctic Trucks AT35 variant, which has the same engine but costs a lot more money - from around £57,000 ex VAT. The full-electric version of the D-Max can also be had in 'V-Cross' form, costing from just over £62,000 ex-VAT at launch. We covered off most of the V-Cross extra features in our 'Design' section. In addition, there's automatic headlamp levelling, an auto dimming rear view mirror, illuminated vanity mirrors in the sun visors and 'V-Cross' carpet mats. Plus, as with all D-Max models, there's a very high standard of camera safety, controlled by a pair of cameras at the top of the windscreen. They function as the 'eyes' of this pick-up, judging distances and spotting hazards more quickly and more accurately than a conventional radar system could. This camera set-up uses two lenses which produce two readings, which the software compares, then gauges your likely stopping distance - operating in much the same way as the human eye. Isuzu claims this camera system can identify objects from 120-metres away. And, because these cameras are situated higher up in the vehicle than radar sensors would be, they're less likely to suffer from malfunctioning issues when the whole vehicle is coated with dirt. Probably the most important camera safety feature is Isuzu's 'Forward collision warning' autonomous braking set-up, which can detect pedestrians, cyclists and vehicles. Also standard is a 'Lane departure warning and prevention' set-up, which alerts you if you're drifting out of lane. There's also a 'Multi-collision brake' system that automatically applies the brakes if you hit something and the airbags are deployed, thus reducing the chances of the vehicle going on to hit something else. Additionally, all D-Max models get a 'Traffic sign recognition' system, which pictures speed signs you pass and, on most models, functions as part of an 'Intelligent speed limiter'. There's also a rear radar safety system - a real rarity in this segment.

Practicalities and Costs

The load area remains practical with this third generation D-Max. It remains 1,530mm in width, 1,490mm in depth and 1,495mm in length (so still one of the shorter cargo bays in the segment). Payload is just over a tonne, as is typical in this segment. There are four tie-down points to stop loads from moving around, which is just as well as this vehicle doesn't offer a ladder rack behind the cab to protect the driver if all else fails and something really heavy slides forward. The good news is that Isuzu continues to offer one of the best warranties in the pick-up segment - a five year / 125,000 mile guarantee. Plus there's three years of roadside recovery and assistance, a three-year paint warranty and six years of anti-corrosion cover. And efficiency? Well the combined cycle fuel figure is 33.6mpg and the CO2 reading is 220g/km. And the diesel engine cuts NOx with use of the AdBlue additive. Go for the EV model and you're going to need to know about charging. Well you can only DC-replenish the battery of this Isuzu at up to 50kW, which is extremely slow by current EV standard. Which is why restoring 20-80% capacity takes around an hour. If you're charging at home from a single-phase 7.4kW wallbox, you'll need around 8 hours for a 20-100% charge (about 6 hours for 20-80%). Whatever kind of charger you use, given the restricted 163 mile quoted driving range, you're going to be visiting it quite frequently. What else? Residual values for the combustion model suggest that after 3 years and 60,000 miles of use, your D-Max would still be worth around 40% of what you originally paid for it.

Summary

If you're choosing this usefully improved Isuzu D-Max, then you don't really need this V-Cross version: the mid-range DL40 variant gives you everything you really need. But we guessing that you'd like a V-Cross anyway if you could stretch to one. Inside and out, it offers just that bit of extra ownership appeal. And does so at a useful saving over the prices being asked for its Ford Ranger Wildtrack and Toyota Hilux Invincible close competitors. In truth, there's still something that feels slightly out of place in driving and owning a plush, leather-lined Isuzu D-Max: this is, at its roots, a sensible working vehicle. But if you've no problem with that, you might well feel that for you, the V-Cross variant hits the sweet spot in the range.

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Standard Equipment

Technical Data

Options

Driver Convenience

4WD shift on the fly
7" Multi function colour display
Advanced Driver Assist Systems
Blind spot monitor
Bluetooth connectivity
Door open warning light
eCall
Emergency lane keeping
Forward Collision warning
Front and rear parking sensors
Intelligent adaptive cruise control
Intelligent speed limiter
Lane departure warning and prevention system
Lane keep assist
Multi collision brake
On/off button for lane support system mounted on steering wheel
One motion door unlock for driver's side
PAS
Rear cross traffic alert
Rear cross traffic brake
Reversing camera
Rough terrain mode
Speed sensitive power steering
Stereo camera
Traffic jam assist
Traffic sign recognition
Turn Assist

Entertainment

8 speakers
9" infotainment touchscreen system
Audio and cruise controls mounted on steering wheel
Digital radio (DAB)

Exterior Features

2X Front USB-C port
Auto dimming rear view mirror
Automatic headlight levelling
Automatic headlights
Automatic windscreen wipers with rain sensor
Bi-LED headlights
Body colour engine hood new design
Body coloured front bumper
Body coloured rear bumper with integrated step
Dark gray side step
Dark grey exterior door handle and rear tailgate handle
Dark grey Isuzu emblem for grille
Dark grey rear arch extensions
Dark grey roof rails
Dark grey wheel arch fender flare kit
Folding, heated and Dark grey door mirrors with side indicator repeaters
Follow me home light
Front and rear power windows with driver side auto up/down function with pinch protection and timer
Front bumper with air curtain
Heated rear windscreen
High beam assist
Integrated fuel filler cap with AdBlue
LED Daytime running lights
LED front fog lights
LED rear combination lamps
Mica paint
New Design 2 tone dark Grey Grille
Rear badge
Rear radar chipping guard
Rear tail gate
Security etched glass
Steel branded LED scuff plates
Steel edition vehicle side graphics
Steel illuminated puddle lamps
Steel tailgate badge
Tailgate assist and damper
Trailer sway control

Interior Features

2 x Rear side ISOFIX child seat anchors with top tether anchors
60/40 folding seat base
8 way adjustable electric driver's seat
Black headliner
Carpet covered floor
Centre and floor console
Closed upper and open lower glove boxes
Closed upper driver dashboard storage compartment
Dark metallic console garnish throughout
Door trim insert
Driver and passenger sun visors with illuminated vanity mirror
Driver's footrest
Dual zone climate control
Flat folding rear seats
Front cup holders in centre console and dash - driver and passenger sides
Front door pockets with bottle holder
Front seat back map pockets
Gloss black air vent grille
Gloss black IP garnish
Gloss black painting ornament
Heated front seats
Height adjustable front headrests
Height adjustable rear headrest
Height and reach adjustable steering wheel
Leather steering wheel
Leather upholstery
Map lights
Power driver's seat lumbar support
Rear door pockets with bottle holder
Rear passenger USB-C port
Rear ventilation panel
Steel branded embossed headrests
Steel branded luxury carpet mat set
Steering wheel horn pad
Sunglasses holder and overhead console
Underseat storage compartment
Welcome lighting

Passive Safety

AT Pedal misapplication mitigation
Attention assist
Autonomous emergency braking
Centre SRS airbag
Child proof rear door locks
Front, side, curtain and driver knee SRS airbags
Height adjustable front seatbelt pre-tensioners with load limiters
Passenger airbag deactivation switch
Seatbelt reminder indicator
Tyre pressure monitoring system

Security

Alarm with deadlock
Insurance approved immobiliser
Keyless entry and push button start featuring Walk Away Lock and Anti-Relay Attack systems
Locking wheel nuts
Remote central locking

Technical

12V power outlets
Anti lock braking system (ABS)
Brake assist
EBD
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) with traction control
Hill Descent Control
Hill start assist
Rear differential lock with harness protector
Stop/start function

Wheels

18" Tough Style Matt Dark Grey Alloy Wheel
18" Tough style matt dark grey alloy wheels
Full size steel spare wheel

Emissions - ICE

CO

0.192
HC

0.043
HC+NOx

0.104
NOx

0.061
Particles

0.0005
Standard Emissions

EURO 6
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb

235
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Extra High

239
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - High

200
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Low

304
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Medium

237

Engine and Drive Train

Automatic Transmission

Yes
Bore

80
Catalytic Convertor

Yes
CC

1898
Compression Ratio

15.9:1
Cooling System

WATER
Cylinder Layout

IN-LINE
Cylinders

4
Engine Codes

RZ4E
Engine Layout

NORTH SOUTH
Engine Make

Not Available
Fuel Delivery

COMMON RAIL
Gears

6 SPEED
Manual Transmission

No
Number of Valves

16
Stroke

94.4
Valve gear

DOHC

Fuel Consumption - ICE

EC

No
WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Comb

9
WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Extra High

9.1
WLTP - FC (l/100km) - High

7.6
WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Low

11.6
WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Medium

9
WLTP - MPG - Comb

31.4
WLTP - MPG - Extra High

31
WLTP - MPG - High

37.2
WLTP - MPG - Low

24.4
WLTP - MPG - Medium

31.4

General

Did at least one aspect of this vehicles safety give cause for concern?

No
Badge Engine CC

1.9
Badge Power

163
Based On ID

Not Available
Battery AH

Not Available
Battery Volts

12
Chassis Engine Number

Not Available
Clutch

SINGLE DRY PLATE
Coin Description

Not Available
Coin Gross Vehicle Weight Code

Not Available
Coin Power Output Code

Not Available
Coin Series

Not Available
Coin Wheelbase Description Code

Not Available
Coin Wheelbase Name Code

Not Available
Exhaust System

CATALYTIC CONVERTER
Front Brakes

VENTILATED DISCS
Front Suspension

TORSION BAR
Generation Mark

3
Ghost model for valuation purposes

No
Hand Brake

REAR WHEELS
NCAP Adult Occupant Protection %

86
NCAP Child Occupant Protection %

86
NCAP Overall Rating - Effective February 09

5
NCAP Overall Rating - LCV

Not Available
NCAP Pedestrian Protection %

69
NCAP Safety Assist %

83
Relative Height

H1
Relative Length

L1
Running Cost League Headings

MEDIUM
Special Edition

Yes
Special Order

No
This vehicle is classed as a car for VED purposes

No
Vehicle Homologation Class

N1
Vin/Frame No.

Not Available

Performance

0 to 62 mph (secs)

13
BHP

163
Engine Power KW

120
Engine Power RPM

3600
Engine Torque LBS.FT

266
Engine Torque MKG

36.7
Engine Torque NM

360
Engine Torque RPM

2000
Top Speed

112

Test Cycles

Emissions Test Cycle

WLTP
RDE Certification Level

RDE 2

Tyres

Alloys?

Yes
Automatic Clutch

Yes
Plated 3rd Axle

Not Available
Plated 4th Axle

Not Available
Space Saver?

No
Tyre Make

Not Available
Tyre Size Front

265/60 R18
Tyre Size Rear

265/60 R18
Wheel Style

Not Available
Wheel Type

18" ALLOY

Vehicle Dimensions

Front Overhang

890
Height

1790
Height (including roof rails)

Not Available
Length

5280
Load Height

Not Available
Load Length

1520
Load Space Width Between Wheel Arches

1120
Load Width

1530
Lower Rear Door Width

Not Available
Rear Door Height

Not Available
Rear Overhang

1250
Side Load Door Height

Not Available
Side Load Door Width

Not Available
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb

12.5
Upper Rear Door Width

Not Available
Wheelbase

3125
Width (excluding mirrors)

1870
Width (including mirrors)

Not Available

Weight and Capacities

Boot Capacity Saloons

Not Available
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)

76
Gross Train Weight

6000
Gross Vehicle Weight

3100
Load Space Volume

Not Available
Luggage Capacity (Seats Down)

Not Available
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)

Not Available
Luggage Capacity - 2nd Row Seats Removed

Not Available
Luggage Capacity - 2nd Row Seats Up

Not Available
Luggage Capacity - 3rd Row Seats Down

Not Available
Luggage Capacity - 3rd Row Seats Removed

Not Available
Luggage Capacity - 3rd Row Seats Up

Not Available
Max. Roof Load

Not Available
Max. Towing Weight - Braked

3500
Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked

750
Minimum Kerbweight

2015
No. of Seats

5
Payload

1085
Plated 2nd Axle

1910
Plated Front Axle

1450

Paintwork

Mica - Steel Grey

Trim

Leather - Black

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