Isuzu Philippines Corporation (IPC) has introduced a new D-Max variant that is being marketed as a pickup truck that can be used for work and play. IPC said that the new Isuzu D-Max LS 4×2 AT trim is designed to “keep up with every side of life.”
Isuzu PH shared that the new D-Max LS 4×2 AT can handle weekday commutes to family trips and weekend adventures. IPC President Mikio Tsukui said that the new D-Max variant is meant to give potential clients a pickup truck that offers versatility and reliability.
“We understand that our customers today are taking on many roles, from building their careers and businesses to providing for their families and pursuing the things that allow them to live a fuller life. The new Isuzu D-Max LS 4×2 AT is designed to support them through these different aspects of life, giving them the versatility they need while delivering the toughness, reliability, and ownership confidence they expect from Isuzu,” said IPC President Mikio Tsukui.
The Isuzu D-Max LS 4×2 AT is powered by a 1.9-liter RZ4E Blue Power diesel engine that delivers 148 horsepower and 350 Nm of torque. The engine is connected to a six-speed automatic transmission.
It also comes with a 10.1-inch infotainment touchscreen, a 4.2-inch multi-information display on the instrument cluster, and the D-Max LS 4×2 AT sits on a set of 17-inch alloy wheels. Despite being the entry-level automatic D-Max variant, it still gets essential safety features that help make drives safer.
The Isuzu D-Max LS 4×2 AT is equipped with safety and driver-assistance technologies such as electronic stability control, hill descent control, hill start assist, anti-lock braking system, electronic brake distribution, and brake assist.
Isuzu PH is offering the new D-Max LS 4×2 AT at an introductory price of P1,549,000 until December 31, 2026. In comparison, the said D-Max variant is listed with a sticker price of P1,699,000 on Isuzu PH’s official website, a difference of P150,000.
Autocar’s Take
Isuzu Philippines is offering a new D-Max variant, the LS 4×2 AT, which is being marketed as a pickup truck that’s designed for work and play. Equipped with a 1.9-liter diesel engine, the D-Max LS 4×2 AT serves as the current entry-level D-Max that is equipped with an automatic transmission. Isuzu PH integrated the new D-Max variant with essential features that could entice interested individuals. Despite being the “entry-level” automatic D-Max variant, it still comes with an infotainment touchscreen along with safety and driver-assistance technologies. To top it all off, Isuzu PH is offering the new D-Max LS 4×2 AT at an introductory price of P1,549,000 until December 31, 2026.
