Isuzu D-Max - The smart choice or just a disappointment? | ReDriven used car review
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The Isuzu D-Max has quickly become one of our most requested vehicles to feature on ReDriven and if you listen to the D-Max fans out there, this thing is one of the most underrated 4x4 dual cab utes, or pick ups or bakkies on the used market.
But, listen to any of the Toyota, Nissan, Ford, Mitsubishi, Volkswagen, even Mazda or Holden fans out there and they’ll tell you that the D-Max is a piece of crap and that you should buy one of their brands 4x4 dual cab utes.
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00:00 - Intro
02:26 - What is it?
05:34 - How's the exterior?
09:17- How's the interior?
12:10 - How's the tech?
13:25 - Is it practical?
15:14 - What goes wrong?
19:40 - Is it safe?
20:42 - What's it like to drive?
22:46 - How much is it?
23:27 - Fuel use, warranty & servicing
24:15 - Should you buy it?
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I got the 2013 model from brand new, 301k km on the clock and been absolutely perfect mechanically. Been all over Australia and lived in multiple states
Had the 2013 too, Regular maintenance, 325K, I changed the oil every 15K.
Does living in multiple states make a difference to its longevity and reliability and is living in multiple states recommended by the manufacturer and how often do you need to change the states to maintain longevity?
@@bayls8422 i know you think you were being clever, but living in urban nsw is very different to rural nsw, and rural nsw is very different to rural WA. The dust in NT and WA is rough on vehicles. Not to mention the terrain type in general. Quality roads vs rough, hilly areas vs flat. So yes, living with a vehicle around the country is going to be a good test.
So, your lame sarcastic quip just came off as ignorance instead.
@@slickstrings Obviously @Bayl's has never been out of a big city.. Bush driving in WA and NT are unsealed tracks with corrugations up the wazoo. Once they touch that dust.....
I have a 2009, up to 360,000km now, serviced, replaced tyres, regassed A/C twice, replaced AC blower fan, sewn on a leather steering wheel cover as little bits of rubber were starting to come off the wheel, repaired a tear in the drivers seat and replaced the radiator. I dont think thats too bad for that many K's myself. I have had other vehicles that were totally knackered and off the the scrapyard at 250,000.
*edit* Oh I forgot, replaced rear brake drums a few years ago too, and have of course had to replace brake pads.
As an Isuzu ute dealership technician, I have witnessed all the phenomenons known to go wrong on the Isuzu's. I have seen two inner guards splits, one on a D-MAX and one on a M-UX, and have been told that having an aftermarket heavy steel bull bar with a winch bolted to it and going on s a lot of serious off roads will cause the inner guard to crack and split, to which both of these vehicles were fitted with off road garb. And Isuzu covered both of them under warranty.
I can't blame Isuzu for the turbos, they're made and manufactured by Mitsubishi for isuzu. I have replaced a lot of them, mainly cause they get very noisy (like a siren noise), but have yet to see one fail.
Have a replaced a fair few evaporators also in both D-MAX and M-UX, but as per the review, the replacement evaporator is a permanent repair. Due to the evaporator tubes from the TX valve to the core made more rigid via a plate set up to reduce fatigue.
F.Y.I. the all new D-MAX have none of these problems.
Don't see how a bullbar thats mounted the the chassis is going to cause the inner guards to crack on the rubber mounted cab. There's people that have the factory plastic bumper with cracked inner guards. I believe it's the soft rubber body mounts at the front of the vehicle.
Our 2021 old model mux has just developed an oil leak near the rear bottom of the engine, have you seen any of these before? Cheers
@@zacburgess5751 if that was the reason Zac, I can assure you that Isuzu would have a campaign or a recall to have them replaced with improved mountings
@@owenroberts6657 No Owen, not this early in its life, if it is a 2021 model I suggest you take it to an Isuzu dealer for them to inspect and rectify. The dealership will report it to Isuzu if it is an uncommon leak
@@damienferrara3078 I dont think Isuzu care all that much. Especially after seeing people with the "revised" turbo still having multiple failures. The holden colorado is very similar to the dmax but they use a better designed body mount for the 2 front body mounts. I got fitted some to my DMAX and noticed straight away there was way less movement of the cab. The front isuzu mounts are very squishy in comparison. The rest of the body mounts are identical to the colorado but the front 2.
We've owned 3 Dmax's although they were the previous shape to the one being reviewed. All of them were commercial veichles towing interstate their entire lives and all had over 500000km. One of them had 870000km before it finally cracked a piston. It had the original turbo in it as well. In saying that, we had to replace the injectors 3 or 4 times during its life and it had a catch can on it from day 1.
Most of the Toyota Hiace vans in Kenya average 500,000km so the dmax should atleast do over 800k
Got a 2013 dmax, had it for 9 years, has 177k miles has hardly needed a thing apart from usual maintenance, I would recommend one to anyone for a work horse
I live in barbados and these dmaxs are the most things you see on the road add a tune to it and it is a total complete different vehicle the engines are just so impressive
having driven almost all the bakkies available in south africa i have to say the KB (what we called that model Dmax) was certainly the most comfortable of the lot and jumping in a d4d hilux felt like getting into a defender in terms of suspension refinement, if i needed a dual cab for my life it would be an isuzu, luckily i dont so i can drive a car
Naa…they’re shit
I'm not a Isuzu car mechanic but I did work for Isuzu trucks as a mechanic.. and done my fair share of on the 4jj1 engine.. they're a solid little donk so much so I bought my a 2013 dmax, as for the turbos they're made by Mitsubishi.. they get noise but yet to see a proper failed one, worse comes to worse put a garret one on.. or even a bigger one.. as for major engine failures yet to see one.. I'm sure there would be.. but compared to others? 4jj1 is less common..
Last thing I wanna do when I get home from work is fix my own shit..
I do like that you include South Africa in your data. I now own my third Isuzu DMax bakkie and I absolutely love them, all cars have issues but here in South Africa there are two bakkies you can trust, an Isuzu and Toyota.
Love the safety recap reels. Keep it up.
Had a 2015ish dual cab auto for work, it was a daily driver + commuter. Solid ute, alright on road, decent off road, pretty basic though. Cruise control was good, but slightly annoying that it would reset when you stopped. Seats were good for me, but bad for a co-worker, gave him back pain while one of our Hilux's gave me back pain so we swapped and it was all good. It was fitted with ARB steel, reverse sensors + camera, it was quite easy manoeuvring into parking bays around town. Seems to have taken my punishment quite well.
As the D-Max had had a major make over I'd love to see a reveiw on the newer model. Love your channel. 👍👍
Great video! I reviewed one erlier in the year, and i was really impressed with the driving experience, and quirky interior. The engine is quite refined for a bakkie unit.
For our work we have tried a number of vehicles over the years. We always enjoyed our Late Rodeo to the later D Max’s. I dare say the late Rodeo/ early Colorado were the most planted utes we ever had - felt great even though the turning circles were horrid. The automatics were a miss as they don’t get the best out of the motor compared to others like the 2.8 Colorado.
For the last half decade we have had Tritons repeatedly with no issues - mainly due to the price. 3.2, 2.5 were good value but the 2.4 is by far the best motor in the Tritons.
Thumbs up the D Max ! (Manual)
I'm an American so we don't get Isuzu anymore but as a small child in the 90's my parents had an Isuzu Trooper four door and an Isuzu pickup that were bullet proof. They both lasted almost 300,000 miles before they finally died.
Very honest review, thank you to the boys at Redriven. I know I can count on your videos to be down to earth.
Thank you mate!
I watch Australian 4x4 Off Road channels on TH-cam and they certainly use these to there max and reliability generally are a must!
Another nice review. Enjoying the fun you're throwing in there. Flamingos. Good choice for measurement.
I'm Aussie but live in Thailand. I own a top model 4x4, 2015 model 5 speed manual, leather seats.
It's got 120k on the clock now. We live in the bush so use the 2L setting every time it rains to get in or out of our home.
It cost about $20k cheaper here than those for the aussie market.
Regularly book serviced and to date, nothings ever failed - touch wood.
All I've done is put aftermarket wheels & tyres on it 275/50R20.. Looks great, fit well, no scraping.. Also, a rear roll cage on the tray and light bar attached.
Its not the fastest, or the best for real 4 wheel driving, but it does what I want & need, reliably. Its good on diesel around 700k a tank.
If the exhaust ever needs replacing, that'll be an import job from Perth unless I can find a decent shop here to do.
The vehicles navigation system is average, but here no new maps since 2013 anyway. We've had to buy a new SD memory card that activates the navi system & stereo once, as has my brother in law here as he's got just the LS model same year that also failed once or twice.
If it fails again, I'll swap out head units.
The only criticism I have is the low ratio gearing for 1st & 2nd but otherwise, its all good.
Until it costs me $$ in repairs its not going anywhere.
Good video I’ve owned the last year of the early shape dmax for a few years now no real problems with the vehicle service it regularly it has been tuned changes the car drumaticly
Incredible video this has helped so much in search of a dmax thanks very much!!
Another great honest review AK.
Thank you very much for your honest review! Much love❤️ from South Africa 🇿🇦
You’re welcome!
I live in Thailand. My DMax is 18 years old. 280000 kms no problems. Great service and low cost support
I also i live in malaysia i ve been used 2013 model till now never have an serius problem.. its perfect truck pickup
I also i live in malaysia i ve been used 2013 model till now never have an serius problem.. its perfect truck pickup
Unë jetoj në Shqipëri,kam një isuzu d-max të 2004 deri tani kam 265000km dhe jam shumë i kënaqur me këtë model,por do doja të blija një d-max të ri,por nuk e di nëse d-max i ri do jetë kaq rezistent si ky që kam tani, përveç se d-max i ri është shumë i bukur,janë të fortë si ky d-max i vjetër që kam unë
What oil you use at that high mileage
Good honest reviews, 👍 appreciated.
Great review as usual. Absolutely agree about the need for a 4x4 dual cab, tray is too short to be useful and everything else is a compromise. I have a VW transporter (2.5 5 cylinder diesel) dual cab that has a 2.4m tray and huge cabin that I find more useful and drives far more comfortably on a daily basis. I’ve accepted that it costs to maintain and repair for the practicality. If I need to go off road then use the prado.
All duel cab trays are uselessly short. I've got a space cab/ extra cab with a long tray.
The skirt cracking is an 800$ fix. The fender is removed and a plate is then welded in behind the crack and the crack is then welded up on the other side making the area stronger than ever. Some paint on the weld and it's perfect again.
You guys are so honest… no BS!👍
Great channel mate, really enjoy your content and style, been watching for a while.
Cheers mate!
I've been waiting a long time for this🤯🥺🔥🔥
Mazda bt-50 dual cab review please loving the content guys
Always loved the d-max since having a fleet of them as work utes with Trademate boxes full of fridgy and sparky gear on the back since 2011 .. have had 2011,2013,2015,2016 and 2019 models and they have all been flogged with a range of specs and auto / manual boxes, all of them have had very minimal mechanical issues with some of them doing over 350k.. they have all been used in metro and rural WA.. BUT since upgrading to the 2021-2022 models we are very disappointed in the mechanical issues and the poor fuel economy compared to the previous models
My oldest isuzu Cab 1999 had turbo and cyinder gaskets maintenance 450K, THe 2008 2.5 was so slow and Sold it, I think that it still works 230K, The 2011 is a best used by an employee 280K, had a big crash and aside from that its perfect. My 2013 335K is problem free, The last one 2019 56k Feels like new.
Im getting the exact same model of this cant wait to pick it up on saturday
The storage compartment above the head unit is much better in the base model as an open indent in there. It’s way better and more practical. I’ve gotta say, the dmax is the most comfortable as a single cab. I sit in post 5 hours a week and it’s pretty comfort
The X-GF and essential Country 🤣🤣🤣 the showreel voiceover is gold!
Entertaining and honest. Loved this
Cheers Pete!
I own a 2023 Dmax SX, it's been a great ute. There are small attributes about the vehicle that I wish were better: it having LED headlights to begin with, the horn is shit (my old VE Commodore horn is louder!). The lane departure system is a little annoying in roadworks areas (such as near westgate bridge in Melbourne). It's been a good ute to have and I intend on keeping it for the long run 👌
Hey mate, please do a vid on the Navara STX-550 with the V9X Engine, there's not many around. Keen to see, that would be great. Awesome vid.
Greetings from Guatemala, you can find DMax here with More than 200,000 kms running flawless. I was reading that the australian market Is similar to guatemalans' (that's why i suscribed), you can find here the almighty Land Cruiser 70 series. Right now where i work there is a 1994 Isuzu TFR-DLX with 340,000 kms, and Zero major issues. Isuzu makes the best Diesel engines
Been waiting for this one
After driving one around Thailand I brought a 2014 no dpf with 180k on the clock. It's been an absolute pleasure and workhorse for my business.
16k investment was well worth it.
It's also going to pull my van around Aus.. easy money for this car.
Well said, all dual cabs are very popular, but they do nothing particularly well..
Still love the versatility and resale, especially with a T-badge.
So accurate about the ute comments. I had a single cab for a few years and had used a bosses hilux duel cab - they all are a bit shit to drive haha! I may be a tradie but I’ve never been happier getting away from a ute
80 Series Landcruiser review, my dudes.
Yeah I'd choose something older that you can see is reliable from a good amount of years.. then hunt for one with low kilometers.. like a land cruiser... Fk all this new crap.
Can’t beat a 80series!
80 series kind of goes without saying for the people looking at them. Also seen quite a few buyers guides from 4x4 experts on that one
Good review
Killing it boys, loved this one 👌🏻👌🏻
Cheers Brad!
I got myself a 2012 d'max base modle and love it
my 1.9L D-max (M) with 5.9988L/100km. approximately 16.67km/L fuel with Euro 5 B10 diesel. Attached with Snorkeling. normally load 400kg goods. surprisingly cheap maintenance cost, Engine Lub 7L, MT gear box 3.5L, Axle Lub, engine Lub filter, all in less than USD60
'It's kinda a bit shit, but it's actually kinda good!' Love it.
On my 2nd dmax (2019) after almost zero issues with my first (2010).
Didn't even look at the competition.
My SR dash looks like something out of a 1990 model car but I kinda like that. Simple, no electronic f'***ery.
The turbo is getting a bit of a whistle though at 50,000k, must look into that...
My 2015 Dmax netted 875km before the light came on on its last fill.
An Aussie using the word “bakkie”😂😂being from South Africa, that had me in stitches 😅😅😂😂great stuff, keep it up 👌
We're doping our best! Thanks heaps mate. - AK
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Another great review, keep them coming !
Complete dash removal and the resultant $1500-$2000 bill applies to most modern vehicles whereby a replacement a/c evaporator or heater core is required. Similarly, heater and vent control flaps, shafts and or any other repair to the workings of the Hvac system, often requires complete dash removal.
Had a d max from 2015, only issue I’ve had occurred 2 months ago with the vehicle needing an egr valve, it had 230000 miles on the clock at the time, been super reliable although vehicle is a bit standard inside.
Miles or kilometres?
Miles, says in the comment!😂👍🏻
certified mechanic suggesting using expensive oil for dpf problems, what a expert...
I’m over dual cab utes, regardless of brand. They do a range of things adequately but excel at nothing. Although I’ve had zero issues, mine will be for sale shortly.
That's sort of the point of their existence 🤷🏿♂️
Adequate is the word I would be using also to explain utes.
I own a 2016 Isuzu dmax 4X4 LS-U Hi rider. Bought it new and now has 203,000 km. Air con failed and was repaired under waranty. Rear Differential failed just out of waranty. Car has complete service history and is well cared for. other than that, it has been very reliable. It is not modified in any way. As a work vehicle and recreational vehicle with good off road manners, it has ticked all the boxes so far. Would I buy another one? Maybe. Jury still out on that one.
Being from South Africa i really appreciate the international pricing
I love that turbo sound 😭🔥🔥🔥🔥
cool keep it up mate
I have a Isuzu Kb300 Go big 400 000 kms later and only issues have started to show In 2020 mainly due to my fathers neglect but it withstood it for 16 years, I have a soft spot for Isuzu forever now 😂
2019 We took 50 of these to a remote pipeline job between Tennant Creek and Mt Isa. Beat the living shit out of them. For the money they did just fine. Only issues were breaking front CV's as the guys coming off the talc bulldust Barkley tablelands onto the bitumen in 4X4 Locked Low. Sure they didn't drive as great as some more expensive stuff but still great bang for the buck.
That is because they have a primitive 1970s part time four wheel drive system. Even a GWM ute has a proper 4x4 system.
@@waynehobbs5175 I don't think GWM and Proper can be used in the same sentence. 💩🤣
@@CathodeRayNipplez well they have a superior transfer case for starters. The Isuzu one is 3rd world 1970s part time. A disgrace in a $60k 2022 vehicle.
Sure GWM have a long way to go but they have passed Isuzu now in tech.
They seem pretty good,
I love my 80 series however it’s older than me and I know I need to spend more money on her to get her up to spec with everything.
An 80 series review would be great though!
Best model landcruiser made
It’ll 100% happen Blake. - AK
the navara criticism HAHAHHA you got me there mate
Liking crappy cars is what makes us petrol heads.
I still love my 308 gti. Cheers!
Do you still eat raw meat too?Some us have worked out you can use fire to cook it and it tastes pretty good.
I looked at a new D-max last year since it looked like a great little truck but ended up getting the Triton (mostly because of price and waiting times). And to defend my steed of choice to the death, those bent chassis are mostly from idiots overloading he tray, I'm seeing the 'before shots' all the time on the forums.
You should do a Toyota 70s series review (if you already have I couldn't find it?). A friend of mine recently bought one and I tried to refer her to your video, but it didn't appear to exist.
All utes banana if overloaded. Worse if people put stupid airbags on a leaf sprung axle.
Can you get your hands on the 2005-2008 shape Isuzu? Not sure if it would be an Isuzu in Australia. I’m based in South Africa. Thanks
Most popular car sold in thailand! 🇹🇭
Just started the vid and can’t help myself. I am a 2017 Dmax owner bought from new. Done 135,000km Serviced every 10,000km. Cracked the inner guards. After a long fight Isuzu wouldn’t cover under warranty. We had to pay ourselves. $10k. After that air con failed $2k at least was quoted but luckily they covered it as it was cheaper I guess. March this year. Dpf clogged. Went through a specialist as can’t suffer the trauma of trying Isuzu customer support again plus it would take months to get a response. Specialist tried to clean but was too Coked. He’s done 6 dmaxs but mine was the first that he needed to order a new one. $4000 just for the dpf. Isuzu tiles him he’s get it in a few days last week. He never heard back until Tuesday this week and they said the one they had is gone. Have to wait another 3-4 weeks to get from Japan. Been off the road since March 8th this year. When dpf works it roughly burns off every 500km and I set my odometer to it so I haven’t abused it. They have an end life. In total the car has been off the road for about 6 months. When the guards cracked we had to rent a granny flat with my 1 yo daughter for a month and Isuzu left us for dead. Avoid like the plague. Google image cracked inner guards and you’ll find my post about it on Reddit. Avoid like the plague. (Submitted VCAT Application December last year). Best review I’ve seen on this car you guys have done by far. Excellent research and the mechanic was spot on too. Keep up the great work!
Also the infotainment system on this model in your video is an aftermarket one. Love the channel, not a criticism just fyi
Now that's a horror story
Thanks so much for taking the time out to write this mate, much appreciated. - AK
Ive had 08 and the 18, i work the living shit out of them and am maxed on gcm or gvm constantly, both have been solid .
I think that you are lying. SERIOUSLY (thats why you failed at warranty claim).. The inner guards are ok. If yours really got broken it was because of your fault. I crashed my Dmax so hard that even the Rims broke in 2 parts, I go fast over Speed-Bumps and pot holes, I remember that doing Offroad Jumped so hard that the front tyre got flat. My tyres are changed every 1.5 years. My inner guards are just PERFECT. Stop deceiving people. I have owned 5 Isuzu pickups. But if you really want to do something, get a VW Amarok, that way you know you have to get a new UTE every 4 years.
I bought a used 2016 Isuzu Dmax 250 X-rider (special limited edition in South Africa), with 190000 km done. Had to replace the suspension ball joints, rear shackle bushes, shock absorbers, front wheel bearings, front brake rotors plus pads. Still have to get clutch replaced, gearbox rebuild, and engine coolant leak fixed. Vehicle have FSH with agents, strange enough. Also had to drain and refill all oil systems. Never had this much work to do with previous used Hiluxes I owned.
i had one at 120000km drove close to 300000km and never had an issue, i think yours was used as a workhorse where as mine had the city life and the occasional drive to the eastern cape. i loved it and it was super reliable never got stuck or brokedown,
I been waiting in this video a loong time.
So were we mate! - AK
the one you had on your vid was a few years earlier than mine. the only problem with my D max is the original battery only lasted 5 and a half years.
The bird during the intro is the real star of the show
I just sold my NP300 and really thought the D-Max was a fair replacement...good to know it's kind of not haha, good work guys
would you go with this or a nissan navara from the same time 2012-2015ish
Its a 4X4 ute does the job its designed for l would like to see reviews on single cab rear wheel drive aluminum trayed utes
I requested the dmax a couple of times so thankyou for this video 👍
One point you didn't raise was the fact that the front CV joints are actually offset out if the diff which can lead to being more prone to breaking especially off-road or when lifted etc. The 2021 models fix this problem.
You’re most welcome, Mitch! And thanks heaps for the input.
This looks ancient inside,but looks ok outside,but also though I don't like the ranger or amarok interiors so I don't know why people rave about them so much,I think the Triton has the best interior btw
Replace the body mounts with Holden Colorado mounts as they are thicker and better and will prevent guards from cracking.
The pre 2016 have a more reliable Turbo and no DPF.
Saddle the A/C hose going to the evaporator in the engine bay above the firewall this will prevent the vibrations causing the evap to crack and leak refrigerant.
Do you saddle it to the firewall before it goes to the cab ?
Replace the front Isuzu body mounts with the Colorado front body mounts, they are beefier and tuned by holden for Australian conditions.
I own facelifted v cross 2.5TD in India ,now Hilux has also entered the Indian market but is way over priced over Isuzu ..my next dual cab will be Isuzu again such bond is created
I am planning to purchase s cab please suggest your opinion
@@mohdhaq640 brother Isuzu is affordable and reliable...if you don't have parking problem go for it ,,,trucklife
Can’t help but think a Petrol hilux and Prado were the best decisions I have made. Pity neither are available any more. All the Toyota reliability and none of the diesel dramas.
Its a good ute. My beef with it is the price now a days. Very close to a hilux or a ranger
Next ranger will be over 75k for the wildtrak, which is about 12k more than the Dmax xterrain. The hilux rogue is already 77k, and the new one will be north of 80k. The dmax will once again look cheap while being as good or better than either
Cause the new models trump the Ranger and easily leaves the hilux for dead, so yes should be similar money .
I'm late to the party here but I bought a 2018 Dmax brand new and I'm on my FOURTH turbocharger. Done less than 80,000 kms and never been offroad. The first turbo failed completely, but having learnt my lesson, the next three turbos were replaced during my regular services after they had begun to whine. But credit to Isuzu that all turbos were replaced without question under warranty. This fourth one seems fine. i think it's done over 20,000km now. I have less than a year warranty remaining and I figure I will buy an aftermarket turbo if it fails after that.
Ohh waw
Turbo is warranted for the life of the vehicle mate. If servicing has been kept up to date. I work for isuzu
I like the waterway in the background. Where is that?
I got a 07 rodeo with the 4jj with 235kkms on it
Seems fine, I get a rare stall issue and I think that’s the scv judging by what the inter webs say
NZ was represented!!! Omg lesgooo
The old Isuzu D-MAX also still good just you need to services the Spring bush front and back then the fuel pump fuel filter ,it is fuel economic pickup truck,but i prefer Mitsubishi Triton second hand used
These utes aren't really my interests but for the holy youtube algorithm we must like and comment etc. Onward to 100k subs.
In fitting with your Victorian style commercial, that was chipper lad 👦 👌
Haha thanks mate!
On my second Dmax. Not perfect but I’ll buy another. I’ve also owned Hiluxes and a pajero.
You got the "backie" almost right. It is more like the sound in tumble. Say tumble and then say Bakkie.
Sorry mate. - AK
Could you do a review of the Mazda bt 50 I’m looking at getting one and would like to learn some things about them
Coming in a few weeks mate. - AK
Cheers can’t wait
I've got a 2007 4x4 single cab trayback. Manual 3L diesel. So this is for the pre 2012 model.
TL:DR
For a work ute, absolutely great, dependable so long as your not flogging it.
For a daily/personal ute, I wouldnt be buying another one used (at least outside of warranty). Too many small things to fix after time, and there much nicer ones on the market (no shit, anything 10 years ago is nicer).
Lot of power, can be really nippy. I get about 8-10L/100K on highways. If im following a semi it nearly doubles.
The engine is very rough when coasting or at idle. If the aircon is running it smoothens out with the extra 100 revs or so.
Single cab seat doesnt go back far enough for me (6'6"), but i've gotten used to it. Bang my knee on the handbrake though (pull one under steering wheel, not a foot or lever one).
Its VERY loud inside. I havent put any sound deadening in it, but when your above 80kph its loud.
Like any leaf sprung rear, its very bouncy, but its bounces more than any other ute ive driven (single or dual cab). Need to be careful when its raining because (no traction control) it bounces so much you lose traction very easily accelerating.
Havent had to do any towing but i've weighed it down with a ton of crusher dust here and there. Performed well.
It works well enough offroad and in tracks. Very low stock though. Have yet to take it on the beach but i think it'll struggle a bit with the blows getting on and off the beach.
Mine is just shy of 300K, lots of little things going wrong and need replacing. Also doesnt help that the previous owners neglected the shit out of it. So if your buying used, make sure that its tidy and maintained.
Check for oil leaks, particularly around the rear-head, semi-common issue. And for rust and the usual things. Also check the vehicle recall lists.
1:24 Seagull has decided to provide its objective review of the D-max 10/10 would crap on again
hey AK keep the great content up! P.S could you please make some more holden videos pleeeeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaassssssssssssseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee but yeah great videos
We’re planning something special Riley. - AK
Great video guys, fucking love ya work. But how have you not done bk Mazda 3 yet?
Kevin thanks so much mate. BK on the list to do. - AK
Most people who buy a 4x4 dual cab are buying it for a “lifestyle status”. Hardly any of them get taken off road or cross waterways. Most are driven around town on family duties and they’re pretty shit at that compared to nearly everything else on the road. If you’re a tradie who needs to tow and a big payload then they make sense but probably the 2x4. If you’re a hardcore off-roader then they are ok but not as good as a proper 4x4 suv style body. Utes are a compromise. Not singularly great at anything but adequate at lots. They’re heaps cheaper than better 4x4’s and will carry plenty of stuff. But if that’s all you want it to do then buy a van.
Fair review. 🤷♂️
Good to see a Craptiva in the background of Jim's segment.... Are you going to review that?
Craptiva can proceed to metal recycling facility immediately!
@Master Yoshi I agree... But it will be interesting to have a Captiva review as that was a car supposed to help Holden (Which it didn't)
@@interceptor7905 Agreed...
@Master Yoshi There's always unicorns out there but they aren't named Craptiva for no reason... I'd get a Commodore wagon instead...
Maaaayyyybbbeeee! - AK
THANK YOU
I'm an American so we dont have utes. Can I ask what the point is and why you don't just use a regular truck like an F-150? I'm not hating, I'm just curious.
Put simply size and price is why we don't have stuff like the F150 and Rams etc here in Australia. Yes they do exist but they are really only sold by specialty importers, they have to be converted from left to right hand drive (ie move the steering wheel to the other side). This in some cases nearly doubles the cost of the vehicle. You would be struggling to buy a big new "Yank Tank" as we call them here for much less than $150k . That would be for a base model anything, If you wanted something like a Raptor, probably going to be north of $200k. So you have to have a need or really really want one. Also living with it on the daily would be awful as they simply don't fit in the car parks here. I saw a big dual cab, dual rear wheel Chevy Silverado a while back, it was parked diagonally across 4 spaces, because it really wouldn't fit any other way. Also aftermarket service for the American Trucks is painful.
Anyone that has a need for a big truck, usually because they are towing something more than 3 Tonnes tend to go for proper light trucks like Mitsubishi Canters or Isuzu NPS (in 4x4) because for the size they are much cheaper to own, don't guzzle fuel like its going out of fashion and have an established dealer network in out of the way places. Or if you do have $150k to spend you are suddenly looking at top of the range Toyota Landcruisers, V8 Patrols or any number of other cars/4wds that are likely better than the expensive Yank Tank. I appreciate that in the US these vehicles are common and cheap(ish) but that is because they are made and sold locally (mostly) and have an established dealer network. Here in Australia they are unsupported by and large, although Ford was making some noises about bringing in right hand drive F150's with factory support, but that could be a few years away.
The 40’s thing was hilarious.