Are you thinking of buying a new double-cab bakkie? Well, you have my sincere and undivided sympathy.
You should know: Bakkie manufacturers try to cater for everyone’s tastes these days so beside their single-cab, flat-bed, rear-wheel drive models, they also offer the bizarrely-named king- or super-cabs, as well as double cabs, 4WD, Manual, Automatic, big engine, small engine, plus any and every special edition they can design stickers for.
More info: Isuzu is no different and – glossing over that whole new model which apparently just arrived – this generation of their rustic D-Max pick-up trucks can be had in dozens and dozens of configurations. The one you’re looking at here is a red 2021 Isuzu D-Max 250 Double Cab 4×4 X-Rider. Manual.
What else? So, if you found some new-old stock, or you’re possibly eyeing a dealership demo, this model retails for around R595,000 and is powered by a rather noisy 2.5L 4-pot turbo-diesel with, umm, somewhat ponderous performance: 0-100km/h took us about 13.6 seconds while – did you know this – the automatic version is half a second faster.
Why you shouldn’t: Buying an outgoing model isn’t great for resale intentions and, as mentioned above, this is one of the more farm-bakkie-like double cabs out there. The ride, handling, steering, power, cabin and key fob are all from a different time while its infotainment system is OK, I guess. Sufficient.
Why you should: Outgoing models are perfectly ripened and generally cheaper. There’s also joy to be found in out-dated but simple(r) things, so if you’re the kind of person who doesn’t want lane warning or swoopy LED blinkers in your bakkie, I suggest you race down to your nearest Isuzu dealer immediately to bag yourself the last of these old but dependable dinosaurs!
FULL SPECLIST
| Engine: | 2,499cc i-4 turbo-diesel |
| Transmission: | 5-speed Manual, selectable 4WD |
| Max. Power: | 100kW |
| Max. Torque: | 320Nm |
| Avg. cons.: | Claimed 7.9L/100km |
| 0-100km/h: | 13.61 seconds (2018 model) |
| Top Speed: | No claim |
| List Price: | R593,900 |
Can I get more details..