All-new Isuzu D-Max in Thailand
isuzu all new ust yesterday, at its Joburg motor show press conference, a GMSA spokesperson hinted at future Isuzu KB bakkie vary. though no details or photos were provided, we have a tendency to did verify that the new bakkie range would be in-built South Africa for native consumption and export to sub-Saharan Africa which a wide vary of models are offered.
Less than every day later, we’ve come upon the primary official footage and data on this all new KB, that has just been unveiled in Thailand. Ignore that silly ‘D-Max’ name on the amount plates – that’s what they decision it in that part of the planet. GMSA has since confirmed that the new bakkie will be launched in South Africa during the primary half 2013.
The new Isuzu is based on the recently unveiled Chevrolet Colorado bakkie, but has unique front and rear styling and some interior modifications. This new KB appearance decidedly harder and additional modern than the current one – one thing it must compete with rivals like the Amarok, Hilux and new Ranger in the hotly contested bakkie market.
While native specifications are still off from being confirmed, the engine range can doubtless mirror the Thai model, which offers the choice of 3 turbodiesel engines. These embody two a pair of.5-litre units with output levels of 87kW/280Nm and 101kW/320Nm and a 3-litre that is sensible for 132kW/380Nm. A five-speed manual gearbox will be fitted to most models, with some giving a five-speed automatic in place of today’s outdated four-speed unit.
