Save the date - 2024 Isuzu D-Max facelift launching on May 14 in Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR: Exactly four years after its global debut, the third-gen Isuzu D-Max received a significant update last October, showcasing refreshed styling cues and improved technology. Well, the upgraded pickup truck is now headed towards Malaysia.

Isuzu Malaysia is set to launch the new D-Max on May 14, 2024. Interested buyers can now register their interest through the company's dedicated RoI page.

To get an idea of what's in store with the 2024 Isuzu D-Max facelift, we can look at the Thai-spec model, knowing that Malaysia will import the new D-Max from Thailand as before.

Starting with styling upgrades, the 2024 D-Max benefits from a new front grille with a 3D look, revamped headlights, and redesigned bumper intakes featuring air curtains on the sides. Isuzu has also incorporated a new power bulge into the engine hood, giving the front fascia a higher and wider appearance. The rear gets a new tailgate along with revised tail light graphics and a larger integrated spoiler.

The whole lineup of the pickup also gets fresh alloy wheel designs, including 18-inch "Rugged and Wild" style and 18-inch Turbine Spiral.

Inside the 2024 Isuzu D-Max facelift, we can find the unchanged dashboard layout with new trim options and improved technology. The higher trims get a larger 7.0-inch multi-info display and paddle shifters. The pickup truck also gains new touch-sensitive buttons/shortcuts for the 9-inch infotainment unit, USB-C ports (front and rear), 8-speaker surround sound system, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, leather seats and a new key with remote engine start function.

With the higher trims also comes an improved ADAS suite thanks to the more advanced 3D Imaging Stereo Camera featuring an 8-point sensor system and 2-point radar. The newly added features are - adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go functionality and turn assist with automatic emergency braking.

Coming to the mechanical setup, the upgraded Isuzu D-Max is likely to be offered in the same drivetrains as the pre-facelift which are - 1.9-litre BluePower turbodiesel and the 3.0-litre BluePower turbodiesel. The former produces a maximum power of 150 PS and a peak torque of 350 Nm while the latter is tuned to deliver 190 PS and 450 Nm. These come paired with either a 6-speed MT or a 6-speed AT that sends power to all four wheels or the rear wheels.

For the exact specifications as well as pricing, we need to wait for the 2024 Isuzu D-Max facelift official launch in Malaysia, which is just a few days away. 

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