Isuzu D-Max EV Coming Soon To The Philippines, Offers 263 Km Instant And Travel Distance

Isuzu D-Max EV. (Photo: Isuzu Newsroom)

JAKARTA After being officially assembled locally in Thailand in the middle of this year and a preliminary focus on the left steering version for the European market, it seems that Isuzu will expand its market share.

Citing from the Autoindustiya page, Monday, October 27, the Issue of the Philippines Corporation (IPC) has confirmed the presence of the model. Unfortunately there is no official schedule for the arrival of the D-Max EV in the Philippines, but an internal source told us that this car will be coming soon.

"This is the first time a member of the Philippine automotive media has the opportunity to test the Isuzu D-Max EV in Japan. We believe this is a meaningful experience for them to witness the capabilities and innovations that Isuzu has developed," said Mikio Tsukui, President of the IPC.

In specifications, the D-Max EV will have a dual motorcycle system that allows this pickup truck to fully operate 4x4. The result is a combined output system of 130 kW (or 177 PS) with a torque of 325 Nm.

Although the torsion is not as big as 450 Nm of the 3.0L 4JJ3-TCX engine, the D-Max EV generates instant power. Isuzu claims this allows the D-Max EV to accelerate from 0-100 km/hour in just over 10 seconds and achieves the highest speed above 130 km/hour.

This dual electric motor is powered by a 66.9 kWh lithium-ion battery, which provides a range of 263 km based on the WLTC cycle. The car is also equipped with a regenerative braking with four modes that allows the system to collect energy when braking or launching.

The D-Max EV also supports AC and DC fast charging, with AC supporting 11 kW of power, which can recharge from 0 to 100 percent in 10 hours. Connect to the DC 50 kW fast charger, and the D-Max EV can be recharged from 20 to 80 percent in just one hour.

Although it does not use a turbo-diesel engine, the D-Max EV has a maximum load capacity of more than 1,000 kg and a towing capacity of 3.5 tons. This car also has a ground clearance of 210 mm and the ability to navigate the water to a depth of 600 mm.

"The D-Max EV reflects Isuzu's commitment to delivering vehicles that are not only powered and durable, but also environmentally friendly. As we continue to move towards carbon neutrality, we are exploring how this model can meet the needs of our customers in the Philippines' balancing performance, sustainability, and reliability that characterizes Isuzu," added Tsukui.