Sprint Review: Isuzu D-Max 3.0TD Double Cab 4×4 LX

The Isuzu KB bakkie range is dead, long live the new D-Max series! (it’s basically the same…)

What you need to know: Although yours truly isn’t the biggest bakkie fan, someone thought it funny to bring us a whole string of Isuzu pick-ups to test. Starting with KB250 double cabs over “X Rider” 4×2 and 4×4 models, this D-Max denotes the new-and-improved product onslaught from the Japanese commercial vehicle manufacturer.

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Top 5: Tow Vehicles

So it’s finally holiday time and you’re off to the coast with your boat to visit the in-laws. Or perhaps your daughter got a new horse for Christmas? In both cases you have our sympathy.

Jokes aside though, here’s our little list of cars that can tow big loads, arranged by number of models and total weight. Please note that we based this list on manufacturer’s figures and advise that you confirm any data with your local retailer.

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Padtoets: Isuzu KB 300 4×4 LX

Isuzu KB 300 4×4 LX beïndruk

Dit het nou al amper ‘n deurgetrapte cliché geword van die kant van eienaars, joernaliste wat bakkies toets sowel as van die vervaardigers om aan te voer dat ‘n spesifieke model bakkie die rygenot van ‘n gewone passasiersmotor bied.  Jammer, dus, om ook my stem by hierdie koor te voeg nadat ek Isuzu se KB 300 4×4 LX dubbelkajuit onlangs op agterpaaie van die Klein Karoo stof laat vreet het.

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Padtoets: Isuzu KB300 D-Teq LX Dubbelkajuit Outomaties

Plaasbakkie, Toerbakkie, Teaterbakkie

Dit gebeur elke keer as ek met ‘n Isuzu 4×4 ry, die eerste ry-ervaring met ‘n Isuzu hier uit die tagtigerjare, die bakkie wat aanvanklik bekend was as die Chev Luv. Wat opgeval het was die feit dat hy dieselfde grondvryhoogte as die gewone 4×2 modelle gehad het en hoegenaamd nie bo die ander uitgetroon het nie.

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