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Introducing China’s discounted Isuzu D-Max: The Qingling Taga Daka H

Want a half-price D-Max? The Qingling Taga Daka H is just that, but you can't get one here.


The 2021 Isuzu D-Max has been enjoying strong sales since the all-new ute was introduced onto the market in 2020. But despite its success, the D-Max it replaced is still alive and well in overseas markets.

Earlier this year, Isuzu's Chinese partner Qingling introduced the Taga Daka H – a redesigned and re-engineered dual-cab ute based on the previous-generation D-Max.

Buyers get a choice of a 172kW/310Nm 1.8-litre turbo petrol four-cylinder or a 107kW/310Nm 3.0-litre turbo diesel four-cylinder – the latter sourced from Isuzu – and both matched with a five-speed manual transmission.

The interior has been heavily revised in the new Taga Daka H, with a 10.0-inch 'floating' infotainment screen giving occupants Apple CarPlay and Baidu CarLife capability, while the driver gets a digital instrument cluster and keyless start.

The Qingling is offered in two different body styles: a standard model which mirrors the previous D-Max, and a 'Long Body', which fits an 1800mm tub to the back – offering the benefits of a dual-cab body, with the load capabilities of a single-cab.

While the cheapest (current shape) dual-cab Isuzu D-Max offered in Australia is priced from AU$42,900 plus on-road costs, Chinese buyers can pick up a Qingling Taga Daka H from 104,200 CNY – or roughly AU$21,000. Don't hold your breath for a local launch though, as the Taga Daka H is only offered in China.


Below: The previous-generation Isuzu D-Max

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Ben Zachariah is an experienced writer and motoring journalist from Melbourne, having worked in the automotive industry for more than two decades. Ben began writing professionally more than 15 years ago and was previously an interstate truck driver. He completed his MBA in Finance in early 2021 and is considered an expert on classic car investment.

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