2024 Isuzu D-Max Facelift Launched in Australia

Isuzu Ute Australia has launched the mid-life update for its D-Max ute, which is now in local IUA dealerships. Priced from $32,700 plus on-road costs – or $32,490 drive away in a permanent special deal – the updated 2024 Isuzu D-Max is priced up to $3,000 more than the pre-updated model, but ushers in updated styling, a newly-permanent X-Rider model and new features across the range.

“This update marks the most comprehensive update to the D-Max since local debut,” said Isuzu Ute Australia Managing Director, Junta Matsui.

“As one of Australia’s top-selling vehicles, the D-Max represents exceptional value for money and with the addition of some new safety features, it is once again one of Australia’s safest vehicles on sale with segment leading standardised safety features on every single model—from the entry-level SX to the flagship X-Terrain.

Not an all-new model but a mid-life facelift, the 2024 Isuzu D-Max has been given updated front and rear styling with new grilles, new headlights and new bumpers. Across the range are new wheels up to 18-inches in size, while at the rear are new LED tailights on certain ute variants.

Inside the D-Max range has also seen changes with new trims across the range, as well as new infotainment systems that now feature wireless Android Auto smartphone mirroring. Available in 8.0-inch (SX, LS-M and X-Rider) or 9.0-inch (LS-U, LS-U+ and X-Terrain) sizes, the new systems have new software and unlike the pre-updated model, knobs for the volume and tuning now feature, as well as settings for the active safety equipment are now in the centre screen and not in the digital driver’s display. As before, wireless and wired Apple CarPlay and DAB+ digital radio feature.

On D-Max LS-U, LS-U+ and X-Terrain models is also a new 7.0-inch digital driver’s display – models below keep the same 4.2-inch screen from the pre-updated model and the former USB-A ports have been updated to the faster USB-C standard.

Other new features include a new ‘Gen 4’ active safety stereo camera for a wider field of view, adaptive cruise control with stop and go functionality and lane keeping assistance for manual models, welcome lighting and rear auto braking.

Under the bonnet of the 2024 Isuzu D-Max continues to be two four-cylinder turbo-diesel engines: either a 110kW/350Nm 1.9-litre unit or a larger 140kW/450Nm 3.0-litre unit. A six-speed manual is available on some versions of the SX base model, while all other variants feature a six-speed automatic. Depending on the variant, both 4×2 and 4×4 drivetrains are available, the latter with 2H, 4H and 4L modes and a rear differential lock and rough terrain mode as standard equipment.

For claimed combined fuel consumption, the 1.9-litre engine ranges between 6.7L/100km and 7.0L/100km, depending on the variant, and for the 3.0-litre engine, between 7.7L/100km and 8.0L/100km. The D-Max range is complied to Euro 5 emissions standards and its claimed CO2 emissions are rated at between 184g/km and 207g/km. All variants have a 76-litre fuel tank, while the 1.9L variants are rated to tow a 2,800kg braked trailer with a maximum down weight of 300kg and the 3.0L is rated to tow 3,500kg with a maximum down weight of 350kg.

2024 Isuzu D-Max SX standard equipment:

17-inch steel wheels with Dunlop AT25 tyres
Three-leaf standard rear suspension (ute) or heavy-duty rear suspension (cab chassis)
Dusk-sensing automatic halogen headlights with welcome functionality
Rain-sensing automatic wipers
Tailgate assist (ute models)
Remote keyless entry
Urethane steering wheel/gear selector/handbrake
Vinyl floor
Cloth upholstery
4.2-inch driver’s display
8.0-inch touchscreen
Wired and wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone mirrorring
AM/FM/DAB+ digital radio
Four-speaker sound system
2x USB-C ports (1x in single cab and space cab)
USB-A port for dashcam
Manual single-zone air-conditioning with HEPA filter
Rear air vents (crew cab models)

D-Max safety equipment:

Eight airbags (including a front centre unit)
Autonomous emergency braking (AEB) with pedestrian, cyclist and turn assist
Misacceleration assist (auto only)
Blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert (with braking)
Driver attention monitoring
Forward collision warning
Lane-departure warning
Lane-keep assist (now available in manual)
Adaptive cruise control with stop and go (now available in manual)
Traffic sign recognition
Intelligent speed limit assistance
Auto high beam
Driver attention monitoring
Reversing camera

LS-M ($54,300 +ORC) adds:

17-inch alloy wheels
Three-leaf standard rear suspension (ute models)
Bi-LED headlights
LED front fog lights
Rear parking sensors (ute models)
Body-coloured mirrors, door handles and tailgate handle
‘High-grade’ cloth upholstery

X-Rider (from $59,500 +ORC) adds:

Gloss black 17-inch alloy wheels
Black grille
Black front underbody spoiler
Black rear step bar
Black mirrors, door handles and tailgate handle
Black interior door handles
Dark grey and black interior door trims
Piano black steering wheel spoke trims
Black headlining
Black sports bar

LS-U (from $54,500 +ORC) adds:

18-inch alloy wheels with Bridgestone 684II HT tyres
Tow bar receiver
Tub liner (ute models)
Silver side steps
Chrome door handles and tailgate handle
Electric-folding and heated mirrors
Keyless entry with push button start with walk away locking
LED tailights
7.0-inch digital instrument cluster
9.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system
Six- (space cab) or eight-speaker sound system (space cab models)
Inbuilt satellite navigation
3x USB-C ports (2x in space cab)
Dual-zone climate control
Auto-dimming rear-view mirror
Leather steering wheel and gear selector
Soft-touch door trims and centre console armrest
Carpet flooring
Driver’s seat electric lumbar adjustment
Tyre pressure monitoring

LS-U+ (from $65,500 +ORC) adds:

Heated front seats
Leather upholstery
Eight-way electric driver’s seat
Four-way electric front passenger seat

X-Terrain (from $70,500 +ORC) adds:

18-inch matte grey alloy wheels
‘X’ badging on tailgate
Matte black roller tonneau cover
Dark grey metallic aero sports bar
Dark grey metallic sidesteps, mirrors, door handles, tailgate handle, roof rails, front and rear underbody spoilers and fender flares
Leather upholstery with red stitching
Red stitching accents
Remote engine start
Front parking sensors

2024 Isuzu D-Max colour options:

Mineral White
Basalt Black mica (+$695)
Mercury Silver metallic (+$695)
Obsidian Grey metallic (+$695)
Neptune Blue mica (+$695)
Magnetic Red mica (LS-U, LS-U+, X-Terrain and X-Rider) (+$695)
Granite Grey mica (LS-U, LS-U+, X-Terrain and X-Rider) (+$695)
Moonstone White pearl (LS-U, LS-U+ and X-Terrain) (+$695)
Sunshine Orange mica (X-Terrain) (+$695)

2024 Isuzu D-Max pricing (plus on-road costs):

SX Single Cab Chassis 1.9L Manual 4×2: $32,700 ($32,490 drive away special price)
SX Single Cab Chassis 1.9L Automatic 4×2: $34,700
SX Single Cab Chassis 3.0L Manual 4×2: $34,700
SX Single Cab Chassis 3.0L Automatic 4×2: $36,700
SX Space Cab Chassis 3.0L Automatic 4×2: $40,200
SX Crew Cab Chassis 1.9L Automatic 4×2: $41,200
SX Crew Cab Chassis 3.0L Automatic 4×2: $43,200
SX Crew Cab Ute 1.9L Automatic 4×2: $42,700
SX Crew Cab Ute 3.0L Automatic 4×2: $44,700
LS-U Crew Cab Ute 3.0L Automatic 4×2: $54,500
SX Single Cab Chassis 3.0L Manual 4×4: $42,700
SX Single Cab Chassis 3.0L Automatic 4×4: $44,700
SX Space Cab Chassis 3.0L Automatic 4×4: $48,200
SX Crew Cab Chassis 3.0L Manual 4×4: $49,200
SX Crew Cab Chassis 3.0L Automatic 4×4: $51,200
LS-M Crew Cab Chassis 3.0L Automatic 4×4: $54,300
LS-U Crew Cab Chassis 3.0L Automatic 4×4: $61,000
SX Crew Cab Ute 1.9L Automatic 4×4: $50,700
SX Crew Cab Ute 3.0L Automatic 4×4: $52,700
LS-M Crew Cab Ute 3.0L Automatic 4×4: $55,800
X-Rider Crew Cab Ute 3.0L Automatic 4×4: $59,500 (new)
LS-U Space Cab Ute 3.0L Automatic 4×4: $59,500
LS-U Crew Cab Ute 3.0L Automatic 4×4: $62,500
LS-U+ Crew Cab Ute 3.0L Automatic 4×4: $65,500
X-Terrain Crew Cab Ute 3.0L Automatic 4×4: $70,500 ($67,990 drive away special price)

The 2024 Isuzu D-Max is now in local Isuzu Ute dealerships with the first local deliveries due soon. Stay tuned to DiscoverAuto for the latest automotive news and reviews.