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2011 Isuzu D-MAX Limited Edition III now on sale

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By Brett Davis |
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Isuzu UTE Australia has released 300 special edition Isuzu D-MAX LE III utes to join the local lineup. The special edition will be the third LE model to be released onto the Australian market, showcasing $8000 worth of added extras.

The Isuzu D-MAX Limited Edition III is based on the top level LS-U D-MAX 4×4, which is the most popular variant in the Isuzu range. According to Isuzu, the 4×4 versions dominate light commercial vehicle sales in Australia, with 4×4 sales more than doubling 4×2 sales. Of these, up to 76 percent are diesel.

As part of a plan to double Isuzu market share in Australia, the company wants to fulfill customer demands. The LE III is available in both manual and automatic transmission form and comes in two colours only; Starry Black mica and a new exclusive LE Silky White pearlescent finish.

Compared with the normal LS-U, the D-MAX LE III gets a flashier face with a new chrome grille, silver highlights on the lower fascia and spotlight clusters and a new chrome bonnet guard strip along the top. The LE also gets a pair of racing stripes over the middle of the vehicle for that standout look.

Other features include revised 16-inch alloy wheels with a machined face, ‘Limited Edition III’ logos placed throughout the interior and exterior, and new slimline side steps with body coloured end caps and rubbed studded surfaces.

The D-MAX also comes with a new, more compact single roll over bar in the back that features a brake light high on the middle of bar for added safety, a tub liner inside the tray with tie-down hooks left in place – these normally have to be removed with the installment of tub liners in other utes, and new taillight covers with chrome highlights.

Inside, the Limited Edition III comes with a Kenwood touch screen multimedia interface with Garmin satellite navigation, it also relays vision from a rear reverse camera mounted near the number plate. The interface is Bluetooth/USB/iPhone compatible and features a detachable face.

Isuzu utes are only just becoming popular in Australia, after joining our market in 2008. Since then, sales have steadily increased over the three years. The company currently makes up 4.7 percent of the light commercial vehicle market share (up from 3.8 percent in 2010), excluding Falcon and Commodore ute sales.

Key highlights of the D-MAX include a higher ground clearance (225mm) compared with most of its rivals, including the Toyota HiLux, combined with one of the lowest tray heights in its class for easy loading and unloading. The D-MAX also features shift-on-the-fly 2WD to 4WD shifting at speeds up to 100km/h.

The 2011 Isuzu D-MAX LE III is on sale now. As mentioned, only 300 of these models will be hitting the showrooms, and they are expected to sell very quickly like the previous LE models. Prices start at $45,500 (excluding on-road costs).


 

  • Douglas9305

    Nearly fell off my chair laughing at the bonnet stripes……

  • JEKYL & HYDE

    take one holden colorado ltr ($39990driveaway) add leather ($2000) plus polaris entertainment system ($1500)=(drum roll) $43500.includes nicer front,better steps,much nicer rims,and loses the boy racer stripes…

    • NICK

      and the engine is a peice of SH-t have you ever driven one most gutless enfgine out and for 40k they are dreaming buy a greatwall deisel best value for money

      • JEKYL & HYDE

        put the peace pipe away nick (lol)…

  • Henry

    I kinda like it!

  • Dragan

    Why bother really!?

  • Andrew M

    Are they kidding?
    This looks more tacky than the TRD hilux.

    Whooooo, what a step up, you can have a tray liner AND tie down hooks. I cant believe it was previously one or the other.

    Whats with excluding the Falcon and commodore utes before calculating their marke share??
    If you take the jap utes out of the equasion thats like saying the Commodore and Falcon ute each own 50%-ish of the light commercial market.

    It makes me laugh how deep some dig to make a stat sound more impressive.

    I also cant believe how much they want for one of these when its such and old vehicle now.
    At least the colorado looks a little fresher, but they are both still in need of an overhaul

  • Frostie

    At first glance, it looked like something from Chrysler.

  • Fozza

    Simple…Go and purchase an Amarok !!

    • Dragan

      but first sell your wife and kids to afford one!!

  • Fozza

    I purchased a Highline Amarok in April, loving every minute of it. By far better finishing’s & value for money.

  • Pedro

    I have last years LSU,Briliant ute, Strong, Tough and capable 4X4 in remote areas. the looks are only skin deep, if you want a cheepie go great wall but how will they be in 10 years time?

  • franky

    watch this spot toyota your time is coming 5 yrs it will be all about d-max

  • http://Caradvice Goodo

    Look at the stats these cars outplayed all in it’s class

    • Andrew M

      what stats?

  • DONALD OSEI ASAMOOH

    THE OLD ENGINES OF THE DMAX ARE GOOD THAN THE NEW ONES WHY

    • jong

      why what’s the stats?
       

  • http://www.isuzuu.com.au hank hill

    these utes are the best they go so so good

  • Alena_skero

    I want one !

  • Jtkt1978

    Well a mate has an Amarok over rated. We have a Isuzu Limited Edition and so worth it and excellent vehicle all round. We got extras also came to $50,000 Drive Away. If we went hilux SR or SR 5 was going to be 55+ with extras and not has powerful as a triton or the Isuzu. Welcome to the market, they will be up there within 5 years selling more or equal the market of sales of Hilux’s. BEST CHOICE :)