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Pick-up trucks have evolved into mainstream lifestyle vehicles, appreciated for their size, go-anywhere capability, and increasingly premium features that rival similarly priced SUVs. However, the priorities for a business owner or tradesperson choosing a pick-up truck are often vastly different. At its core, a business-oriented pick-up truck must prioritise affordability, low running costs, excellent fuel economy, ample cargo capacity, and—most critically—uncompromising reliability to minimise

Tri Petch Isuzu Sales Co Ltd, the distributor of Isuzu vehicles in Thailand launched the new Isuzu D-Max and Isuzu MU-X powered by the 2.2 Ddi MaxForce turbodiesel in the Kingdom. The 2.2-litre oil burner replaces the 1.9-litre BluePower unit which accounted for the majority of sales in the D-Max and MU-X lineup in Thailand – 80% and 70% respectively. The new 2.2-litre engine produces 163 PS and 400 Nm, which is 13 PS and 50 Nm more than the 1.9-litre unit it is replacing. That said, the smaller

Despite the increase in diesel prices, more Malaysians are looking to buy pick-up trucks. At the same time, dealers are facing increasing challenges in converting these searches into actual sales. Between January to September 2024, sales of pick-up trucks in Malaysia have gone down by 18.1% compared to last year, according to registration figures provided by JPJ. It would be tempting to conclude that the slowdown in pick-up truck sales is due to the removal of diesel subsidies, which took effect

Isuzu Thailand has launched the Isuzu D-Max MHEV which is the Kingdom’s first mild hybrid pick-up truck. The MHEV pick-up was first previewed in March at the 2024 Bangkok International Motor Show Starting at THB 1,145,000 (~RM 150k), two variants are available with deliveries to begin from 20 November. The two variants offered for the D-Max MHEV are the Hi-Lander and Cab4 which are available in Dolomite White Pearl and Bohemian Silver Metallic respectively. The mild hybrid powertrain consists of

The Isuzu D-Max recently sipped its way into the record books when all three units drove an astonishing 2,000 km without refuelling their 76-litre tank! Isuzu Malaysia’s Dura Miles Challenge tested the capabilities of three units – the 1.9-litre 4x2 Auto Plus, the best-selling 1.9-litre 4x4 Auto Premium and the sophisticated top-of-the-line 3.0-litre 4x4 X-Terrain by driving them from the central Thai town of Phitsanulok, approximately 300 km north of Bangkok to Klang, Selangor. This was the fir

In conjunction with Malaysia’s 67th independence day, Isuzu D-Max owners showcased their patriotic spirit by participating in the Isuzu Merdeka Convoy. The event, organized by Isuzu Malaysia, saw 3,300 participants with 900 Isuzu D-Max vehicles gathering at 36 Isuzu outlets nationwide, from Alor Setar to Keningau. The convoys then headed to various points of interest within their respective regions. Participants enjoyed a range of activities, including durian fests, white water rafting, glamping