Isuzu Plans To Present D-Max Facelift In Indonesia, Mejeng In GIIAS?

Isuzu D-Max Facelift. (Photo: Paultan)

JAKARTA - Isuzu D-Max received an update in 2023 in Thailand, with several reshuffles to the interior and exterior that made it look more dashing.

Of course, not a few expect this facelift model to enter the Indonesian market, considering that some time ago it had been present in neighboring Malaysia. So will it enter Indonesia?

"We do have a facelift, later we can see at GIIAS whether he (D-Max) will come out or not," said PT. Isuzu Astra Motor Indonesia Rian Erlangga, when met in Bogor, Wednesday, May 22.

Rian revealed that from the principal, Isuzu already has a facelift in Thailand, and he must also know what the preview is like. For display or not, it can be seen (GIIAS) later.

On the same occasion Rian also mentioned that his Isuzu D-Max market share is on the rise, and so far it has entered the mining sector.

"When we talk now, D-Max is on the rise, and the market share is also good," he added.

As previously reported, the vehicle features a more dashing front with a goal design and headlights defining courage. Tires and rims are also made bigger so that vehicles are free to go in extreme conditions.

The back light is also revised by presenting three lighting elements. Isuzu D-Max also presents front disc brakes and tromol brakes that support the capabilities of this vehicle through heavy terrain

Isuzu offers a 9-inch infotainment touchscreen for its highest variant and 7 inches on the standard version. The system is compatible with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay both with cables and without cables.

Other cabin settings such as volume buttons and radio tuning have been revised to make it easier to use. There are no physical buttons for other settings and replaced with sensitive touch control strips.

There are several other changes in the cabin, such as the USB-C Port replacing the USB-A support, and the model is available in a new brown and black seat color scheme with a more premium look.

Despite being presented with several changes, the update does not cover the engine part. Isuzu D-Max still carries 1.9 liters of turbo-diesel 4-cylinder with a staff of 148 dk and a torque of 350 Nm and a 3.0 liter 4-cylinder measuring 187 dk and a torque of 450 Nm.

The prices from rivals Ford Ranger and Toyota Hilux are priced at 577,000 to 917.000 baht or equivalent to Rp. 243.1 million to Rp. 386.4 million. This price cannot be used as a reference for the Indonesian market.