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Time of India
30-04-2025
- Automotive
- Time of India
Isuzu D-Max electric pick-up revealed: 66.9 kWh, 4x4 and more
Japanese Automaker has finally revealed the Isuzu D-Max electric pick-up globally. A concept version of the D-Max EV made its debut at last year's Bangkok Motor Show and the production version of the e-pickup truck has been unveiled at the 2025 Commercial Vehicle Show, Birmingham. The production of the left-hand drive version intended for Europe is already underway, with deliveries to key European markets expected in the third quarter of 2025. The right-hand drive variant of the D-Max EV is slated to enter production toward the end of this year. In terms of dimensions, the EV pick-up EV measures 5,280 mm in length, 1,810 mm in height, and 1,870 mm in width and has a 3,125 mm wheelbase. It has a kerb weight of 2,350 kg and claimed payload capacity of up to 1,010 kg and a towing limit of 3,500 kg. The pick-up has claimed acceleration of 0-100 kmph in 10.1 seconds and has a top speed of 128 kmph. It's offered in two body styles - Extended Cab and Double Cab. Talking about the motor and battery first, the electric pickup is powered by a 66.9 kWh battery pack paired with a motor producing 188 horsepower and 325 Nm of torque. On a full charge, it offers a WLTP-rated driving range of 263 km. Charging from empty to full takes around 10 hours using an 11 kW AC charger, while a 50 kW DC fast charger can charge the battery from 20% to 80% in about one hour. The EV pick-up also features multi-level regenerative braking and multiple drive modes. New Volvo XC90 Review: Can it rival the Germans? | TOI Auto Just like the traditional pick-up, the EV version also features a four-wheel-drive system. It now uses newly engineered e-axles at both ends, which is claimed to deliver the smooth, responsive acceleration expected from electric vehicles while keeping noise and vibrations to a minimum. It also features a Rough Terrain Mode and replaces the conventional leaf spring setup at the rear and the EV version adopts a newly developed De-Dion rear suspension , which contributes to better handling characteristics when compared to the leaf spring setup. The pick-up has 210 mm of ground clearance and a water wade capacity of up to 600 mm deep. It has approach and departure angles of 30.5 degrees and 24.2 degrees, respectively. Moving inside, the overall interior layout is same as the ICE model and features an updated touchscreen infotainment display, a digital instrument cluater, dual-zone climate control, heated seats, ADAS, front and rear parking sensors and more. Discover everything about the automotive world at Times of India .
The Citizen
30-04-2025
- Automotive
- The Citizen
Fully plugged-in Isuzu D-Max becomes official reality
Assembled in Thailand instead of locally, the D-Max EV is unlikely to debut in South Africa anytime soon as the first of the big three bakkie brands to offer an EV. Exterior changes from the conventional diesel D-Max are subtle, but easy to spot. Image: Isuzu Shown as an almost production-ready concept at the Bangkok Motor Show in Thailand last year, Isuzu has used the Commercial Vehicle Show in Birmingham in the United Kingdom to officially unveil the first-ever all-electric D-Max simply called the D-Max EV. New outside Only open to orders from the second half of the year, with delivers commencing in March next year, the D-Max EV differs little from its diesel-powered siblings on first glance, as Isuzu will make it available in Extended Cab and double cab bodystyles. ALSO READ: Isuzu previews D-Max's EV future with pair of electrified concepts Offered in two trim grades, DL40 and the double cab-only V-Cross, the D-Max EV's visual changes from the combustion engine model consists of a sealed grille, aerodynamically-optimised 18-inch alloy wheels, blue accents, restyled LED headlight clusters and EV badges. Lack of an exhaust system and a EV badge next to the D-Max logo betrays the D-Max EV's lack of combustion engine motivation. Image: Isuzu Underneath, the ladder-frame chassis continues, but not the leaf springs for the rear suspension, which depart in favour of a new De Dion setup. Compared to the regular D-Max, the EV still measures 5 280 mm long, 1 870 mm wide and 1 790 mm tall, with its wheelbase stretching 3 125 mm. Also unchanged is the 600 mm wading depth, the 210 mm of ground clearance and the 3 500 kg tow rating. The rated approach angle is 30.5°, departure angle 24° and the payload 'over 1 000 kg'. Inside Inside, and bar changes to the seven-inch instrument cluster to reflect the electric powertrain, the D-Max EV's cabin remains otherwise unchanged, with specification consisting of the eight or nine-inch infotainment system, dual-zone climate control, heated front seats, leather upholstery, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and front as well as rear parking sensors. Interior has undergone incremental changes from the normal diesel D-Max. Image: Isuzu Reserved for the double cab is an eight-speaker sound system versus the Extended Cab's six, an auto-dimming rear-view mirror on the V-Cross, and the Rough Terrain Mode on all grades. EV in, diesel out In terms of power, the production D-Max EV retains the same configuration as the concept shown in Thailand, a namely a dual-motor electric setup whereby a 66.9-kWh battery powers a 43kW/108Nm motor at the front, and a 97kW/217Nm unit at the rear. Combined, the system develops the same 140 kW as the 3.0-litre 4JJ3-TCX turbodiesel engine, but 125 kW less torque at 325 Nm. Charging outlet now resides behind the 'fuel filler' flap. Image: Isuzu Limited to 130 km/h, the D-Max EV will still get from 0-100 km/h in 10.1 seconds despite weighing 2 350 kg. Four-wheel-drive from the start as a result of the electric motors on each axle, the D-Max EV's claimed range is 263 km, with DC charging up to 50 kW being supported. Using the latter method will require a waiting time of exactly 60 minutes from 20-80%. AC charging up to 11 kW will, however, take 10 hours from 0-100%. A no-no Assembled in Thailand rather than at the Struandale Plant in Nelson Mandela Bay where locally sourced models are made, the D-Max EV, for now, appears unlikely for South Africa as a rival for the incoming all-electric Riddara RD6. NOW READ: Isuzu removes wraps from improved, facelift D-Max
