Question 1

What's the real-world fuel consumption, and how far will I get on a tank?

Accepted Answer

The 2.2-litre diesel is rated at 6.7 litres per 100 km combined, which means a full 76-litre tank will stretch to roughly 1,135 km between fill-ups. Actual consumption depends heavily on how you load the ute and whether you're towing; highway driving tends to be more efficient than city work.

Question 2

How much does it cost, and what warranty cover am I getting?

Accepted Answer

The base SX Single Cab Chassis 4x2 starts at $41,243. All D-Max variants come with a six-year or 150,000 km warranty (whichever comes first), which is solid for the class and gives you peace of mind on parts and labour.

Question 3

Is the power adequate for towing, and what's the limit?

Accepted Answer

The 120 kW and 400 Nm diesel engine is modest but workable; you can tow up to 3,500 kg braked depending on your variant. If you regularly haul heavy trailers, you'll feel the strain in acceleration, but for light-to-medium loads it's acceptable and fuel-efficient.

Question 4

What's the difference between the SX Crew Cab and the X-Rider or LS-U?

Accepted Answer

The SX is the no-frills workhorse with fewer creature comforts, while X-Rider and LS-U add features like better trim, upholstery, and tech. All Crew Cab variants come as 4x4, so you're paying more for refinement and capability rather than base engineering.

Question 5

How safe is the 2026 D-Max, and what safety kit does it have?

Accepted Answer

It achieved a five-star ANCAP rating in 2022 and comes standard with adaptive cruise control, lane keep assist, and blind spot monitoring—useful for a workhorse ute. There's no autonomous emergency braking or 360-degree camera on the base spec, so visibility relies on traditional mirrors.

Question 6

Will it handle rough terrain, and what's the ground clearance like?

Accepted Answer

Ground clearance is 235 mm, which is reasonable for unsealed tracks and mild offroad use but not extreme; it's more suited to farm and light construction work than serious bush bashing. The 4x4 variants (most of the range) will cope with mud and rutted ground far better than the single 4x2 option.

Question 7

How does the performance stack up—is it slow off the mark?

Accepted Answer

Zero to 100 km/h takes 10.5 seconds, which is deliberately leisurely; this is a diesel workhorse, not a sports ute. You'll notice the weight (1,870 kg kerb) and modest power when accelerating with a full load, but the eight-speed auto helps it cruise efficiently on the highway.

Question 8

What infotainment and comfort features come as standard?

Accepted Answer

Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard, along with dual-zone climate and blind spot monitoring—useful for daily driving. You don't get wireless charging or a 360-degree camera, and heated front seats aren't fitted, so if you want luxury touches you'll need to step up to higher trims.

Variant	RRP	Power / Torque	Fuel / Range	Drive	Seats
SX Single Cab Chassis 4x22026	$41,243	120kW / 400Nm	6.7L/100km	RWD	3
SX Crew Cab Ute 4x42026	$58,700	140kW / 450Nm	8L/100km	4WD	5
SX Crew Cab Chassis 4x42026	$59,783	140kW / 450Nm	8L/100km	4WD	5
X-Rider Crew Cab Ute 4x42026	$65,242	120kW / 400Nm	6.7L/100km	4WD	5
LS-U Crew Cab Ute 4x42026	$70,907	140kW / 450Nm	8L/100km	4WD	5
X-Terrain Crew Cab Ute 4x42026	$79,147	140kW / 450Nm	8L/100km	4WD	5
Blade Crew Cab Ute 4x42026	$87,284	140kW / 450Nm	8L/100km	4WD	5

Isuzu D-Max — Price, Specs & Review 2026

Every Isuzu D-Max variant in Australia, compared

Isuzu D-Max SX Single Cab Chassis 4x2

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