Isuzu D-MAX Space Cab SX 4×4 released
September 1, 2009 by Matt Brogan
Isuzu have added a Space Cab variant to its increasingly popular D-MAX diesel one-tonne ute and cab-chassis range.
The new Space Cab D-MAX SX 4×4 cab-chassis offers generous in-cabin room behind its two bucket seats, ideal for locking valuable gear inside or a spot of power-napping via fully reclined bucket seat backrests.
The Space Cab also features low-sill, round-cornered rear quarter windows which are also are openable at their trailing edges for added cabin ventilation with minimal wind noise.
With a standard feature list comprising air-conditioning, ABS with EBD and LSD, dual front airbags, remote central locking, MP3 compatible single CD tuner and electric windows D-MAX Space Cab also offers the longest endorsed tray load floor length (from cab to axle) among the Japanese space cab one-tonners (total endorsed tray load floor length of 2100mm).
D-MAX 4×4’s tray rear loading height is also lower than others thanks to its underslung rear leaf springs which are unusual in 4×4s but don’t cost ground clearance.
Space Cab D-MAX 4×4 also includes as standard:
- Three-tonne maximum tow capacity
- 225mm ground clearance
- Ultra-low low-range first gear with anti-stall
- Sump, fuel tank and transfer case bash plates
- Wider track 16 x 7-inch wheels (with 245/70 tyres)
- Wheel arch flares
- Push-button, on-the-fly 4×4 selector
Powered by an economical and torquey 3.0-litre common-rail, variable-vane turbo-diesel engine the D-MAX develops 360Nm of torque at 1800-2800 rpm and 120kW of power at 3200rpm. Combined fuel economy returns are claimed at 8.1 litres per 100km (average).
The Isuzu D-MAX is available now from $35,800*
*Pricing is a guide as recommended to us by the manufacturer.
Tags: Isuzu D-Max
I always was confused with this type of ute! If it is space you want, then use the tray!
My thoughts exactly badass.
Hey badass next time you drop into the hardware, try leaving a $600 cordless drill,or valuable tools in the tray. Let me know if its there when you get back?
Drop into the shops to get some groceries and spend the next 20 minutes hosing out the ute, as a jar of chicken tonight smashes against the tray as well as fishing out the remainder of the groceries.Spacecabs offer more verstility than a ute with a larger tray than a dual cab,which are ridiculously small. Most have seatbelts and small folding seats suitable for picking up the kids but not too comfortable for long distances.
just avoid to sit in it, when it crashes – see ANCAP result
i find it absolutely astounding that people would criticise something that should have no negatives… if you don’t like it buy the normal ute? need four seats? buy the crew cab.
need a spacecab just like all the other manufacturers? get this then
it seems you guys work in Isuzu’s accounts or parts depot and want to avoid work or something!
having worked on construction sites you’ll find that you don’t want to leave expensive items in the tray… we often had electronics/office equipment and a spacecab is better for most people
this is a tad expensive though… i’m pretty sure the basic crew cab ute is about the same money
it should be under $30k
The space cab is useless to store valuables in, because thieves can see them, and they just love smashing the small space cab rear windows, so they can reach in and grab what they want. If you want to store valuable stuff in a ute, get a big solid toolbox (on the tray, or under the tray) and then lock it with HD locks and hasps.
Tony, good to see some reality thrown in to the equation.
These diesel engines are tough, like Isuzu trucks. The petrol Isuzu Rodeo 2.6 and V6 suffered more cracked heads than an airport bikie brawl, tough utes with crud engines gave a bad name.
Why haven’t Isuzu produced a 4×4 Space Cab Auto ute like their competitors, I am sure it would sell well. The cab chassis model is OK but doesn’t suit some buyers and it doesn’t come with auto
Having a space cab in a SX 4×4 trayback is great but I would be very interested seeing it in a styleside body as in BT50 and STX Navara, I’m sure it would be greatly accepted in Australia especially in auto.
On my third Holden/Isuzu space cab and luv’em. The only thing I wish they’d add is suicide doors to the space cab – makes getting things (and dogs) in and out of behind the seats loads easier. ’bout the only thing the Ford Ranger has got better sorted than the Isuzus.