Isuzu Dmax Owners [continued]

[d_mac]

Sana ganyan din ang gawin nilang test sa Pinas lalo sa mga new pick ups ngayon. Ipakita nila kung paano mag perform ang each truck in different kinds of road conditions; off road, highway, sandy, steep, loaded and without load, etc.

....Kaso chief hindi ganyan at karamihan ng mga nagre-reviews sa atin ay taga-Manila, and from here you already know the outcome somehow.... Secondly, we Pinoys are not really known to be extreme 4x4 pickup users (for the majority, magawi lang tayo sa non-paved backroads, off-road na turing hehe) and they would rather "dressed-up" the pickups rather than for real utility use. Thirdly chief, most Pinoys have more affection to modern aka-aerodynamic styling and only few prefer the boxy-shapes.... And then, the Pinoy version D-max won't really win in any comparo reviews in Pinas primarily due to the detuned engine that IPC is giving us, and due to the fact that Pinoys are heavily also after the word "porma" and comfort, where most of the pickups in Pinas, if not all are used in the metropolis instead of in harsh-condition places.

Kung itong makina lang sana na ito ang ini-offer sa atin noon pa, baka bumenta pa ng mas marami sa Pinas ang D-max just like what is happening in Thailand where majority of this particular model are manufactured by Isuzu Japan for the wide world where they are marketed.... Unfortunately, Philippines was never in the list of those countries where they should be shipped. Look into what's written in the engine top-mount intercooler (3.0 iTEQ VGS Turbo) compared sa Pinoy D-max engine natin, ibang iba plus the engine itself, and look at the square box air filter as well ;)




This-type of D-max 3.0 TD Intercooler has been GERMANY's (Auto Bild) and AUSTRIA (Allrad) 2008, 2009, and 2010 pickup of the year.... Look at one of the Isuzu Austria's press-releases.... These countries are big in 4x4 and dirtbike offroading where gnarliest enduro in the world is held always in Erzberg, Austria so you see which countries know how to do real tests other than Australia. And whatever comes from Germany is certified, even an offroad review, is AAA+

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Incidentally, this old D-max was also 2009 and 2010 Ute of the year in Australia by Austalian 4WD Action and Delivery Magazine, respectively. And as we know of, Australians rough handle their pickups and they are really big in offroad conditions ;)


Fast-forward in 2013:

Nagkalat mga awards ng all-new D-max (in Australia, Germany and Austria and in the UK).... Birador! At ang tipid pa sa fuel.... Other than the link about the international awards where i know you'd be keen to know all of them including those from Germany, look also into the Dura-mile Challenge history of the D-max sa Australia.... For the 4x4 comparo in Australia, you'll see the multitude of tests were even the Ranger 3.2 came short of the title against the D-max 3.0 (from desert sands to top-hauling up to the vehicles GVM). The engine is described ever since the 4JJ1-TCX came out in 2006 as "low-stress" and the pickup as "the most-fuel efficient of them all while doing it", the latter, meaning while in 4x4 situations ;)

Pumunta ka nalang sa Isuzu ute sa Australia and you'll see all the awards for this year alone....


To summarise the Isuzu Australia's Dura-Mile fuel consumptions from 2009 to the present, see figures:



Cheers!

[ganjaman]

sir gud am.. meron na po pa sa inyo nagpalagay ng full box sa pick up nyo? nakaimprove b ito ng performance? nagpainstall kasi ako ng full box and promised na magiimprove pa daw lalo ang fuel efficiency ng ssakyan by as much as 10 percent..

[P1ST0L3R0]

Hi Dmaxers,

I would just like to inquire and raise this to all who owns DMAX. My Dmax is 4 months old (boight it last May 2013).
Every time i start the engine, i hear unusal sound sa ilalim, parang sa transmission, pero nawawala sya when you press the clutch and after ilang minutes na umaandar ung makina. Then one more thing, pag tumakbo na sya ng ng malayo (like 30 mins running), when you are in 1st gear and releasing the clutch, may sound na parang galing din sa transmission. I just dont know kung usual lang ung mga un, but its really anoying to hear.
And isa pa po, kapag naka bukas ung aircon, parang hirap/humihina ung makina kapag nag engage un compressor and you will even hear the sound of compressor click when you are inside. Sana po mabigyan nyo ko ng inputs. Maraming salamat.


Regards,
Pistol.

[jraf_zams2]

share ko lang yon link para sa mga naghihintay ng bagong dmax..

2014 Isuzu D-Max slated for PH launch in September, 6 variants - AutoIndustriya.com

[rna800]

*ganjaman: Ano ung full box, sir?

*P1ST0L3R0: What is that sound like? Noong bago pa ung unit ko, there was this weird sound, like elongated roar, lalo sa mga low gear. I don't know what fixed it pero nawala na siya and I have never heard it anymore.

Regarding sa compressor, yes, may maririnig ka talagang click when it engages and like a thud sound. Talagang nababawasan ang power ng makina when the aircon is turned on pero hindi naman ung tipong sobrang hina na.

The 2014 Isuzu D-Max will make its much-awaited debut in the Philippines by next month according to various reliable sources, with a launch date reportedly scheduled for September 18.

The new Isuzu D-Max has been on sale in Thailand since October 2011, and is manufactured there. However, due to the heavy floods from mid 2011 to early 2012 as well as the high demand for pick-ups in Thailand, roll outs to other markets like the Philippines were delayed.

The new-generation D-Max was developed alongside the Chevrolet Colorado, sharing the same platform and 3,095mm wheelbase (45mm longer than the outgoing model). Overall length has been stretched to 5,190mm from 4,995mm. It stands taller at 1,791mm compared to 1,760mm and wider at 1,859 from 1,800mm. Standard versions will be 1,775mm wide and 1,685mm tall.

It was revealed to us that a total of six variants of the new generation Isuzu pickup that will be released for the Philippine market. There will be two engine options initially available: a new 3.0-liter CRDI turbodiesel (possibly a modified 4JJ1-TC) and a new 4JK1-TC 2.5-liter CRDI turbodiesel. It was also revealed to us that Isuzu may have decided to skip the variable turbo for the meantime, though it is still not confirmed.

Topping the range are 4 distinct LS variants: D-Max 4x4 LS 3.0L 5-speed A/T, D-Max 4x4 LS 3.0L 5-speed M/T, D-Max 4x2 LS 3.0L 5-speed A/T and the D-Max 4x2 LS 3.0L 5-speed M/T. All LS models are high rider versions for extra ground clearance.

Slotting under the LS versions are two more versions: D-Max 4x2 LT 2.5L 5-speed M/T and the D-Max 4x2 2.5L Single Cab 5-speed M/T. The LT and base variants will have standard ride heights.

Pricing and further details on options have yet to be released, but Isuzu Philippines Corporation (IPC) reportedly plans to sell about 1,500 units of the 2014 Isuzu D-Max from its introduction until the end of 2013. The initial supply of the D-Max will come from Isuzu’s facility in Thailand, but IPC is reportedly planning local assembly alongside the Crosswind.

Sir d_mac, ano kaya itong NEW 3.0L CRDI turbo diesel (possibly a modified 4JJ1-TC)? Ito kaya ung TCX? But if it's the one, bakit hindi nalang nila inindicate...

Mukhang your prediction has become a reality on the 2.5L 4JK1-TC. While you current gen, tinaasan naman nila. Grabe naman ang IPC.

[d_mac]

Boss RNA,

Hehe, kitam sir, alanganin pa kung ibibigay ang bagong tweaked-out 3.0 4JJ1-TCX engine, tapos ang 2.5 4JK1-TC ay turbocharged lang not with VGT ahahay.... 130 hp yata at 280 Nm lang yang non-VGT 4JK1-TC at yung mga ka-SE Asian neighbours natin gaya ng Singapore, Malaysia, at Indonesia ang D-max nila since last year pa ay 4JK1-TC lang na non-VGT ;)

Be ready sir, expect na natin na 4JJ1-TC pa rin ang makina or KAHIT MAN lang sana yung older 4JJ1-TCX (163 hp, 360 Nm torque from 1800 to 2800 rpm) at sana top-mount intercooler siya hehe ;) ....Re the non VGT 4JK1-TC D-max well they said it already (could even applyto the 3.0-litre ayayay! , hay ganyan na talaga yan sir, 1 to 2 generations behind na naman tayo sa single VGT at dual VGT (bi-turbo) coded as 4JK1-TCK....

Cheers!

[d_mac]

share ko lang yon link para sa mga naghihintay ng bagong dmax..

2014 Isuzu D-Max slated for PH launch in September, 6 variants - AutoIndustriya.com

Sir, thanks a lot for your time in sharing....

Cheers!

[rna800]

*d_mac:

2007 to 2013: 4JJ1-TC with 146 hp and 294 Nm of torque
2013 to 2019: 4JK1-TC and POSSIBLY non variable turbo with 130 hp yata at 280 Nm of torque

Regressing ata ang plan ng IPC at hindi progressing.hehe

Baka sa 2020 with variable turbo na pero mas mababa nanaman ang power plant.hehe

[d_mac]

Ahihi.... Harhar!

[d_mac]

PAHABOL PALA BOSS RNA:

Sakaling lumang 4JJ1-TCX engine ang ibibigay sa atin sa Pinas (163 hp, 360 Nm from 1800 to 2800 rpm) , huwag maging malungkot.... Amongst the distinctions and awards of this old Isuzu engine were:

1. 2008, 2009 and 2010 Pickup 4x4 of the Year sa Germany and Austria under the Auto Bild Magazine and Allrad Magazine

2. 2009 Paris Dakar Rally T1/T2 category 1st Diesel Ute finisher under Garland and Suzuki of Australia

3. 2009 Australian 4x4 Action Magazine Ute of the Year

4. 2010 Australian Delivery Magazine Ute of the Year

Kumbaga, hindi na masama at matuwa na din dapat tayo kung yan (harinawa) ang ibibigay kaysa sa mas lumang 4JJ1-TC lang natin

Cheers!

[jraf_zams2]

Palagay ko mga sirs, yon engine na ilalagay nila yon nakalagay ngayon sa Isuzu na Alterra na 4JJ1-TC Euro 3..

[bugoys]

Palagay ko mga sirs, yon engine na ilalagay nila yon nakalagay ngayon sa Isuzu na Alterra na 4JJ1-TC Euro 3..

Doesn't the Alterra and the Dmax share the same platform and engine? Unless Isuzu modified the engine for the mmc Alterra. Correct me if i'm mistaken. Thanks.

[tnfsurge]

Got pricing from an SA regarding the new Dmax pero wala pa sila maibigay na specs.
Price range for 2.5L 860k and for 3.0L from 1.150M to 1.460M (3.0L 4x4 LS A/T).

[Benzmizer]

PAHABOL PALA BOSS RNA:

Sakaling lumang 4JJ1-TCX engine ang ibibigay sa atin sa Pinas (163 hp, 360 Nm from 1800 to 2800 rpm) , huwag maging malungkot.... Amongst the distinctions and awards of this old Isuzu engine were:

1. 2008, 2009 and 2010 Pickup 4x4 of the Year sa Germany and Austria under the Auto Bild Magazine and Allrad Magazine

2. 2009 Paris Dakar Rally T1/T2 category 1st Diesel Ute finisher under Garland and Suzuki of Australia

3. 2009 Australian 4x4 Action Magazine Ute of the Year

4. 2010 Australian Delivery Magazine Ute of the Year

Kumbaga, hindi na masama at matuwa na din dapat tayo kung yan (harinawa) ang ibibigay kaysa sa mas lumang 4JJ1-TC lang natin

Cheers!

I have a feeling that the new DMax would still be equipped with the CURRENT engine (4JJ1-TC)

[ARB]

I have a feeling that the new DMax would still be equipped with the CURRENT engine (4JJ1-TC)

Heard that too. Units are in some dealers already for the Sept. 18 launching.

[Benzmizer]

Heard that too. Units are in some dealers already for the Sept. 18 launching.

Yup. Sept. 18 at the World Trade Center.

As to retaining the use of the current 4JJ1-TC engine, it may be a disappointment to some (if not most) but looking at it half full than half empty, there were no record of any problem with this engine. And with an officially registered 146 horses to power this engine, I guess it's more than enough power one needs.

....... then again, more is better.

[Djerms]

Yup. Sept. 18 at the World Trade Center.

As to retaining the use of the current 4JJ1-TC engine, it may be a disappointment to some (if not most) but looking at it half full than half empty, there were no record of any problem with this engine. And with an officially registered 146 horses to power this engine, I guess it's more than enough power one needs.

....... then again, more is better.

If they are retaining the old engine, id rather the old body nalang din. Mas maganda for me. Imho

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[Benzmizer]

If they are retaining the old engine, id rather the old body nalang din. Mas maganda for me. Imho

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Noted.

Who knows, the 4JJ1-TC may not have been replaced but a new engine may be introduced.... (wink wink)

[nabig8]

mga sirs.tanong ko lang po ulit.ilan po ang set ng key at remote usually bigay nila. kasi po ang sa akin isang key at 1 spare key pero yun wala na sya rubber sa handle at 1 remote din po...natanong ko lang po kasi may nakapagsabi sa akin dapat daw may 1 din daw na isang spare remote..how true po ito..first na brand new ko lang po kasi yung dmax ko kaya diko po alam ano ang totoo..thanks po ulit sa info na maibigay nyo.

[Mongolian BBQ]

1 key with rubber, 1 remote and 1 spare key. I bought 1 new remote from isuzu.