Review: Isuzu D-Max

vinjosep · 3rd February 2016, 08:02

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Originally Posted by DicKy

Looks like the Dmax Vcross website is up and running.

Waiting for the prices to be announced, since it has the same engine as the regular Dmax, hope the price is also juicy.

Thanks.

And it comes with all the bells & whistles including dual airbags, ABS, EBD etc. A real practical truck with a gem of an engine

Looks like someone at ISUZU knows a thing or two about the Indian market, no?

jvm_1986 · 3rd February 2016, 10:49

The DMax V cross looks very good. The interior too seems pretty loaded. Seems to be a practical truck with a real stonker of an engine. Let us see how it is priced.

Vijayraj1890 · 3rd February 2016, 12:50

This is what a news report says (unconfirmed)
Isuzu India has unveiled the new D-Max V-Cross pick-up at the 2016 Auto Expo. Billed as an Adventure Utility Vehicle, it is essentially a D-Max that can be registered as a personal vehicle.

Link to a relevant News Report:
http://www.livemint.com/Companies/Gi...nto-India.html

Link to the facebook post here:
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?...6565023&type=3

Link to the website here:
http://www.isuzudmaxvcross.in/

unk9ja · 3rd February 2016, 16:51

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Originally Posted by DicKy

Waiting for the prices to be announced, since it has the same engine as the regular Dmax, hope the price is also juicy.

The D max will be priced around 17L as one of my friends reported from the Auto expo site.

I got the following pic from him.

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Animesh · 3rd February 2016, 17:27

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Originally Posted by unk9ja

The D max will be priced around 17L as one of my friends reported from the Auto expo site.

I got the following pic from him.

Attachment 1468467

That doesn't quite look like the DMAX - the pickup truck. It is their SUV instead.

unk9ja · 3rd February 2016, 17:32

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Originally Posted by Animesh

That doesn't quite look like the DMAX - the pickup truck. It is their SUV instead.

Definitely not the MU7 which you are quoting. If you look closely, the area behind the B pillar seems to be lost and also the roof rails ends with the second row of seats. And that indicates it is a pickup. Also zoom into the pic and you can find D max on the number plate.

//M · 3rd February 2016, 17:32

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Originally Posted by Animesh

That doesn't quite look like the DMAX - the pickup truck. It is their SUV instead.

It is the D-Max V-Cross, very much the pick-up truck.

Animesh · 3rd February 2016, 17:35

Then that is one expensive Pick-Up.

unk9ja · 3rd February 2016, 17:54

Adding a few more which I received just now. It is D max V cross 4x4

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Review: Isuzu D-Max-img20160203wa00371.jpg

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DicKy · 3rd February 2016, 20:57

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Originally Posted by unk9ja

The D max will be priced around 17L as one of my

Ooh, thats a slight bummer.

From the expected 10-12 lakhs, the rumour was it would be around 15lakhs when it was unveiled.
Now, its 17lakhs?

If it is for the next gen pricing, then they can very well bring the previous model already on sale in India, with the double cab specification, if not with the 4X4 too.

jinojohnt · 4th February 2016, 13:56

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Originally Posted by unk9ja

Adding a few more which I received just now. It is D max V cross 4x4

This looks way different from the photos given in the official site (http://www.isuzudmaxvcross.in/). I suspect it is a different vehicle.

Animesh · 5th February 2016, 15:40

The silence on this thread is a clear indicator that at the speculated Price Point, ISUZU DMAX is non-started in the Indian Market.

I am a big fan of these and love the real-work-horse attitude of the Isuzu. However, the pricing is such a big bummer. 12 lacs and under would have been the sweet spot. They missed it by a huge margin.

sjcherian · 5th February 2016, 18:37

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Originally Posted by Animesh

The silence on this thread is a clear indicator that at the speculated Price Point, ISUZU DMAX is non-started in the Indian Market.

I am a big fan of these and love the real-work-horse attitude of the Isuzu. However, the pricing is such a big bummer. 12 lacs and under would have been the sweet spot. They missed it by a huge margin.

I agree. The V-Cross definitely has the looks and the capability and has captured the interest of couple of us at work. However the pricing is what will finally decide if people buy or not especially when there are more family friendly (read SUVs) and proven service network based options at around the same price point.

Hondaism · 5th February 2016, 21:16

They've hit and overrun the XUV AWD territory in terms of pricing. At that price point there will be no takers for sure. Disappointing!

Turbanator · 5th February 2016, 22:10

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They've hit and overrun the XUV AWD territory in terms of pricing. At that price point there will be no takers for sure.

There will be customers - we can't compare Japenese manufacturers with Mahindra at least for next few years. Every single thing between these two is different . This is a niche segment product, if they need numbers they will have to either reduce prices or launch a lower variant which actually might come later. If I am not mistaken couple of Years back Tata launched something similar in 4 x4 at around same prices as Safari , now of course they have lower priced model but those are very crude.

This is probably old but will give you an idea about reliability of Isuzu engines

In fact an unmodified D-Max competing in the BCCC was the only competitor for two years running to never have a mechanical failure.

http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/isuzu/d-max

I booked one today

they have assured late April / May delivery.

3rd February 2016, 10:49	#137
jvm_1986 BHPian Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Chennai Posts: 84 Thanked: 73 Times	The DMax V cross looks very good. The interior too seems pretty loaded. Seems to be a practical truck with a real stonker of an engine. Let us see how it is priced.
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3rd February 2016, 12:50	#138
Vijayraj1890 BHPian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: New Delhi Posts: 64 Thanked: 112 Times	Re: Review: Isuzu D-Max This is what a news report says (unconfirmed) Isuzu India has unveiled the new D-Max V-Cross pick-up at the 2016 Auto Expo. Billed as an Adventure Utility Vehicle, it is essentially a D-Max that can be registered as a personal vehicle. Link to a relevant News Report: http://www.livemint.com/Companies/Gi...nto-India.html Link to the facebook post here: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?...6565023&type=3 Link to the website here: http://www.isuzudmaxvcross.in/
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3rd February 2016, 17:35	#143
Animesh BHPian Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Mumbai Posts: 356 Thanked: 314 Times	Re: Review: Isuzu D-Max Then that is one expensive Pick-Up.
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3rd February 2016, 17:54	#144
unk9ja Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Bengaluru Posts: 1,127 Thanked: 3,206 Times	Re: Review: Isuzu D-Max Adding a few more which I received just now. It is D max V cross 4x4
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5th February 2016, 15:40	#147
Animesh BHPian Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Mumbai Posts: 356 Thanked: 314 Times	Re: Review: Isuzu D-Max The silence on this thread is a clear indicator that at the speculated Price Point, ISUZU DMAX is non-started in the Indian Market. I am a big fan of these and love the real-work-horse attitude of the Isuzu. However, the pricing is such a big bummer. 12 lacs and under would have been the sweet spot. They missed it by a huge margin.
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5th February 2016, 21:16	#149
Hondaism BHPian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Gurgaon/ Mohali Posts: 95 Thanked: 110 Times	They've hit and overrun the XUV AWD territory in terms of pricing. At that price point there will be no takers for sure. Disappointing!
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