The new Isuzu D-Max EV is an all-electric workhorse
Boasting a full-time 4WD system and rugged body-on-frame underpinnings, the 2,350kg D-Max EV has a maximum payload of 1,010kg and can tow up to 3,500kg.
Happy to spend time in the urban jungle, the pickup promises to be equally adept in challenging off-road environments thanks to 210mm of ground clearance, a wading depth of 600mm and generous approach/departure angles (you're looking at 30.5° and 24.2°, respectively).
And to enhance refinement, the Isuzu engineers fitted a new De-Dion rear suspension, replacing the traditional leaf spring set-up, which delivers improved ride and handling.
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