Updated Isuzu D-Max ‘coming soon’ to SA

Isuzu South Africa has revealed the updated D-Max bakkie is ‘coming soon’ to our market.

Isuzu D-Max exterior

Image: Isuzu

Unveiled in 2023, the facelifted current-generation Isuzu D-Max is scheduled to arrive in South Africa “soon”, as revealed by the Japanese automaker on its local website. However, on a dedicated page, where customers can enter their details to remain updated on the fresh-faced model’s official launch, the firm states that the revised third generation “is not just a facelift”, with the updates signifying “more than a new look”. Indeed, the company says the upcoming variant is “a smarter, tougher drive that stays true to its roots, while moving forward where it counts” – an “evolution of proven capability”.

As a reminder, in September 2025, Isuzu announced the introduction of a 120 kW/400 N.m 2.2-litre, four-cylinder turbocharged diesel engine option – the latter replacing the 110 kW/350 N.m 1.9-litre turbodiesel unit in select overseas markets – to its D-Max and MU-X portfolios. However, while this more powerful (than the latter) oil-burner is available in Australia, a market that largely mirrors ours, Isuzu SA has told us that our market won’t receive the 2.2-litre engine in the foreseeable future.

As such, the upcoming updated local D-Max lineup will most likely retain the same turbodiesel engine options that are offered with the outgoing, pre-facelifted third iteration in SA. This includes the aforementioned 1.9-litre and the tried-and-tested 3.0-litre four-cylinder mill – the latter producing 140 kW and 450 N.m, available from 3 600 and a low 1 600 r/min, respectively. Both the 1.9- and 3.0-litre units are available with the choice of 4×2 and 4×4 drivetrains, paired with either six-speed manual or six-speed automatic transmissions.

So, what’s new on the refreshed D-Max? Well, for starters, the redesigned front facia features sharper headlamps, replete with fresh LED daytime-running lights, and an updated grille. Round back, the taillamps have also been revised. Stepping inside, the interior features larger touchscreen infotainment.

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