Business owners looking for something utilitarian that takes comfort into consideration have something unique in the new Isuzu D-MAX 2.2L TD Single Cab Auto variant.
Earlier this year, Isuzu Malaysia refreshed their popular D-MAX line of pick-up trucks with a new and improved powertrain. The new D-MAX comes with an all-new 2.2 litre turbo diesel 4-cylinder that’s paired to a modern 8-speed automatic gearbox. While that was the headline feature, what may have gone under the radar was a new variant which gives Malaysian business owners their first-ever Single Cab pick-up truck with an automatic transmission and 4X4 capabilities.
Many business owners will find this configuration of pick-up truck to have some unique advantages. The single cab layout allows for an extended bed volume, allowing a larger volume of goods, machinery or equipment to be carried per trip. The larger bed also allows for bigger custom service bodies to be installed. Pair that with a 4X4 driveline and you’ll get an even bigger difference. Now you have maximum payload in the harshest conditions.
With this Isuzu D-MAX 2.2L TD Single Cab Auto, you’re getting all that utility, now upgraded with the all-new RZ4F-TC turbodiesel engine that builds on the proven 1.9L engine. It delivers a 56% boost in low-end response with 255Nm of torque available early on at just 1,000RPM. Engineered with high-pressure 250 MPa fuel injection and optimised aerodynamics the 2.2L offers up to a 5% improvement in fuel consumption.
In the city, the Idle Stop-Start (ISS) system helps save fuel by automatically shutting the engine off at traffic lights. A 76-liter fuel tank delivers high operational range between fill-ups. The new powertrain is currently proving its real-world efficiency by completing a demanding 6-day journey across 10 Isuzu dealerships throughout Peninsular Malaysia on just a single tank of fuel—covering an impressive 1,756 km with approximately 5% fuel remaining in the tank
Part of the efficiency story comes from the new 8-speed automatic. The extra gear ratios keep the engine right in its torque band while this new design offers smoother, quicker gear shifting and quieter highway cruising. The added fuel efficiency also translates to Isuzu’s greenest powertrain, one that comes with a Euro 5 exhaust emission rating. While this powertrain is more advanced than ever before, it also pushes the boundaries of off-road capability. Isuzu have fitted this variant with ‘Rough Terrain Mode’.
This is Isuzu’s off-road traction control algorithm that makes dirt/mud/rough terrain driving easy for the user.
Software is only half the story. The hardware on this variant of the D-MAX is the other half. Equipped with Isuzu’s Terrain Command 4×4 system, Rear Differential Lock, Rough Terrain Mode, the Isuzu D-MAX 2.2L TD Single Cab Auto is equipped to take on anything beyond the tarmac. You get a high ground clearance and an 800 mm water wading depth with this generation of D-MAX, allowing it to handle anything from worksites to hilly plantations with ease.
Above all, it’s the only pick-up in its class that brings all the comfort and refinement of the latest D-MAX generation in a form factor that business owners will appreciate. The single cab interior benefits is rugged and simple but balances durability with modern construction and conveniences. You get responsive power steering, Bluetooth-enabled FM radio for tunes, an auto up/down power window for the driver, climate control, tilt & telescopic steering adjustment all the necessities without any of the fluff.
Outside, the D-MAX 2.2L TD Single Cab has some enhanced aesthetics to boast too. The body-coloured bumper and facelifted grille make it feel elevated over the typical base model look and in line with the rest of the line-up. Plus, you don’t just get the white standard paint option, as a more stylish silver exterior paint colour is available on this variant.
So, if you’re a business owner who’s looking to expand your fleet with a workhorse with maximum utility, low running costs and a 5-year/150,000km warranty, the Isuzu D-MAX 2.2L TD Single Cab could be just the vehicle you need. Isuzu Malaysia is even throwing in 2-years of Periodic Maintenance Service free for a limited time.
Isuzu D-MAX 2.2L TD Single Cab Auto 4×4 Specifications
Engine: Inline-4 Turbodiesel
Capacity: 2,164cc
Transmission: 8-Speed Automatic
Max Power: 163PS @ 3,600rpm
Max Torque: 400Nm @ 1,600-2,400rpm
Price: Starts from RM103,121.20 (Single Cab model range, Peninsular Malaysia, OTR without Insurance)
