facelifted 2007 Isuzu D-max and Mu-7(aka Alterra)

[AG4]

Isuzu announces new pickup truck in Thailand

Isuzu Motors has issued the following press release:

Isuzu Motors Limited has remodeled its 1-ton pickup truck, "Isuzu D-MAX" (hereinafter called D-MAX) and launches its sale in Thailand on August 9, 2006.

The new D-MAX boasts of a new design that conjures up dynamic and speedy image - the outcome of efforts to pursue high quality and performance image - while carrying on the design concept of "GOOD STANCE FOR TOUGHNESS". Isuzu also mounts new 3.0-liter high power engine equipped with VGS turbo system to the redesigned D-MAX in addition to conventional 2.5-liter and 3.0-liter engines renowned for their low fuel consumption. The new 3.0-liter engine is the enhancement to D-MAX product strength as it offers high output and low fuel consumption while retaining the established reliability and durability through its combination with a newly developed MUX transmission (MT) and high torque automatic transmission.

D-MAX has established itself as the No.1 pickup truck in Thailand by winning 2005 Car of the Year in Thailand, the Best Seller Pickup and the Best Fuel Economy Pickup. It has become the "Worldwide Pickup " that originates in Thailand but finds popularity in 80 countries worldwide.
Today, Isuzu introduces to Thailand the new D-MAX, the embodiment of devotion of the Isuzu Engineering and Manufacturing. Following the sales launch in Thailand, the remodeled D-MAX will be exported in order to other Asian countries, Australia, Europe and the Middle East.

Isuzu started local production of pickup truck in Thailand in 1974 and its cumulative sales volume reaches 1.54 million units thanks to stronger marketability, capturing market needs in advance and strategic sales measures. Meanwhile, its market share has been No.1 for the 10th consecutive year since 1996 and the D-MAX in 2005 set the record annual sales volume of 163,153 units in Thailand.

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1.Name Description : D is taken from Diesel, Direct Injection, Design and Durability.
: MAX stands for maximum design, size, comfort, technology, performance, safety, durability and lineup.

2.Development Objective : Creates an elegant design, both emotionally appealing and ergonomically right. Innovative technology and high quality that resides in details.
Tough reliability

3.Model Lineup : Three cab types are available:
Best-selling "SPACE CAB" for extensive customer base. Luxurious high-grade "CAB 4" (crew cab) "Spark" (regular cab) for commercial use 4WD "RODEO" featuring off-road performance is available for SPACE CAB and CAB4.

4.Engine Lineup : 3-liter and 2.5-liter common rail diesel engines and new high performance 3- liter common rail diesel engine.

5.New Features :
Exterior Projector headlamp
Multi-reflector-type rear combination lamp
Interior Electroluminescent meters
Multi-information displays
WMA MP3 CD-compliant audio system

* The D-MAX derivative model, "MU-7" (multi-purpose vehicle) is remodeled and goes on sale in the Thai market simultaneously.

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[Djerms]

Nice Pics AG4.

Parang papangit ng papangit ang alterra ah..hehe. I like the crew cab dmax though (may hoodscoop na!) but I doubt if they will be here soon? Baka yung Crdi Dmax from Thailand muna ang isunod dito.

[isketi]

It now looks Chevroletish.:D Haven't they facelifted the Colorado?

[ruel23]

pangit ba talaga alterra? parang ok naman ang interior nya.

[number001]

I think the Alterra is looking better now except for the front grille. Its frontal facelift is reminiscent of the Cadillac Escalade's.

[BlueBimmer]

may facelift ba sa rear? parang wala

[mazdamazda]

W-O-W for the dashboard! The current D-Max's interior just looks so 90s and utilitarian.

[slamtaz]

i still feel unattracted to the c-pillar of the alterra.. parang basta na lang isinalpak

[Djerms]

W-O-W for the dashboard! The current D-Max's interior just looks so 90s and utilitarian.

Actually the positions in the new dashboard is exatly the same. But I agree..better than the current one.

[cardo]

may hood scoop na?

looks like even the tailgate was revised, may arch na sya.

I like the interior!

[herbularyo]

Dial type pa rin ang aircon control, hope they will change it to the digital type.

[eggman]

Mas ok yung hoodscoop nyan ngayon ha.

[docglen]

nice hoodscoop. nice fog lamps!

[OTEP]

Looks like round vents are 'in'. Even the Optra's got replaced with round ones.

The Alterra looks like 'The Godfather of Bling' to me. hehehe.

[eggman]

Maganda yung dashboard nya but for sure next year pa yan lalabas dito...

[RedHorse]

may pagkakakitaan na naman si Atoy! he he he

[RedHorse]

Looks like round vents are 'in'. Even the Optra's got replaced with round ones.

The Alterra looks like 'The Godfather of Bling' to me. hehehe.

expedition, 2006 explorer....

[wildthing]

I also heard (rumor) na mawala na ang LX and ibabalik na lang ang LS...

I like the hood..simple pero parang masyadong recessed at that distance kasi hindi na papasok ang hangin...hope they did check it sa windtunnel before they did the modification.

[RedHorse]

I also heard (rumor) na mawala na ang LX and ibabalik na lang ang LS...

I like the hood..simple pero parang masyadong recessed at that distance kasi hindi na papasok ang hangin...hope they did check it sa windtunnel before they did the modification.

fmic naman dati yon... so baka naka-swak talaga. ++ yon sa mga maglalagay ng blinker additional horn...lumuwag na ang front

[jarhead]

ganda ng new dmax... hope dey will bring it here.. ill surely sell mine.... with complete accesories n mags pa... hehehehe.... or upgrade mine to look like dat...

yup dey r bringing back the LS... with chrome wheels na... n ipod ready JVC head unit... ganda narin ang sounds...