2014 or 2015 D-MAX

[tanfoglio9mm]

Hi, may i get your expert opinion on the 2 diff. variants of D-Maxs available now. From what i understand the 2014 model 4x4 has the 3.0 4JJ1-TC iTEQ engine. The 2015 model 4x4 has the 2.5 4JK1-TC engine. Why did Isuzu go smaller enginewise? Which would be the better choice? Durability, reliability, and fuel efficiency are primary factors for me. thanks!

[StockEngine]

Hi, may i get your expert opinion on the 2 diff. variants of D-Maxs available now. From what i understand the 2014 model 4x4 has the 3.0 4JJ1-TC iTEQ engine. The 2015 model 4x4 has the 2.5 4JK1-TC engine. Why did Isuzu go smaller enginewise? Which would be the better choice? Durability, reliability, and fuel efficiency are primary factors for me. thanks!

2.5vgs is under stressed. Not too many issues yet though so we dont know the long term durability. With over 50000 units in the next 3-5 years there should be enough engine parts for this pickup/mux

[tanfoglio9mm]

2.5vgs is under stressed. Not too many issues yet though so we dont know the long term durability. With over 50000 units in the next 3-5 years there should be enough engine parts for this pickup/mux

Sir, what do you mean by under stressed? specs wise, which engine would be better? larger means more powerful but less fuel efficient?

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2.5vgs is under stressed. Not too many issues yet though so we dont know the long term durability. With over 50000 units in the next 3-5 years there should be enough engine parts for this pickup/mux

Sir, what do you mean by under stressed? specs wise, which engine would be better? larger means more powerful but less fuel efficient?

[LancerA174A]

Sir, what do you mean by under stressed? specs wise, which engine would be better? larger means more powerful but less fuel efficient?

Understressed meaning the engine isn't "forced" to produce excess engine power which explains the low output figures even if equipped with common rail, VGS, etc.

Same with the 3.0 4JJ1 with 90% of the engines are expected to last 500,000 Km before repairs are made.

[tanfoglio9mm]

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Understressed meaning the engine isn't "forced" to produce excess engine power which explains the low output figures even if equipped with common rail, VGS, etc.

Same with the 3.0 4JJ1 with 90% of the engines are expected to last 500,000 Km before repairs are made.

Thank you sir LancerA174A. which would be your choice between the two?

[LancerA174A]

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Thank you sir LancerA174A. which would be your choice between the two?

I'd still go for the 2.5, almost same lang sila ng 3.0 pero may minor revisions lang naman to make it "smaller". Plus I'd also want the extra torque from the VGS. Di naman siguro ganun ka laki difference sa real world performance with 10 less horses vs the 3.0. Sufficient na din yung 2.5 even with "just" 136 PS, plus higher torque pa.

Anyway, whichever you choose they're both from Isuzu naman Hehe