2018 Isuzu D-Max facelift, revealed in Thailand, will also launch in India sometime later this year. It receives several updates both where its exterior makeup and interior features are concerned.
Exteriors of the 2018 Isuzu D-Max facelift in Thailand is seen with a massive chrome grille, vertical fog lamps, projector headlamps and L shaped LED DRLs. Front skid plate is carried forward from the old D-Max. The model sits on new design alloy wheels and changes are also noted to the sides and rear. Prior to the current facelift, D-Max had undergone change back in 2015.
Interiors receive special brown upholstery giving the interiors a more premium stance along with a new and larger touchscreen infotainment system with connectivity options. The new D-Max is loaded with additional safety features among which are a total of 6 airbags, ABS, EBD, brake assist, electronic stability control, hill start assist and hill descent assist with reverse parking camera. Equipped with fog lamps, and a chrome radiator grille, the headlights house projector LED DRLs. Chrome is used in the rear bumper and side view mirrors too.
The 3.0 litre diesel engine is mated to a 5 speed manual gearbox to return 177 hp power, and 380 Nm torque. It is not certain, which engine will be offered on the 2018 Isuzu D-Max facelift when it is launched in India. The 2018 Isuzu D-Max facelift (4JJI-TCX) runs on a 4 cyl, CRDi in-line Blue Power diesel engine with Turbo intercooler. launched in Thailand. The Euro 4 spec vehicle is available with a 76 litre fuel tank.
On the inside is a MID, 8″ touchscreen display, and navigation system. The 3 spoke steering wheel is wrapped in leather and houses an audio and cruise control switch. Piano black trims, ample use of leather, and front row bucket seats are the first features that come to notice on the inside. The rear seats three, and features a centre armrest, and adjustable headrests.
