Isuzu Philippines Corporation’s (IPC) pick-up truck has emerged as the best in the country after undergoing thorough technical evaluation conducted by the Car Awards Group Inc.
Clearly, the Isuzu D-Max 3-liter 4×2 LS AT variant was named as the 2016 Truck of the Year—Philippines and also as the Best 2WD Pick-up truck locally.
In his press statement, Hajime Koso, President of IPC, said, “Ever since its introduction, the current Isuzu D-Max has always possessed the Isuzu brand’s core qualities of reliability, durability and fuel-efficiency. But the pick-up goes further by also being well-appointed in terms of convenience and safety features, as well as exterior design and equipment. This combination makes it a complete package for consumers looking for value and style in a vehicle.”
Koso shared, “The Isuzu D-Max having now won the 2016 Truck of the Year—Philippines is without doubt a testament to this, and we at Isuzu Philippines Corporation is extremely honored by this recognition.”
The latest D-Max recent upgrades include a dynamic and flowing exterior styling that’s characterized by a much bolder look in front, and a new tailgate that incorporates a spoiler shape design. Inside, the D-Max boasts of an electroluminescent instrument meter, colored multi-information display, leather seats, touchscreen multimedia system with steering wheel controls and navigation, passive entry system that’s matched to a push-button engine start/stop function, and automatic climate control system.
The D-Max 3.0-liter, Common Rail Direct Injection engine equipped with Variable Geometry System (VGS) turbocharger and intercooler proves to be a warrior on the road as it produces maximum power of 163 PS at 3,200 rpm and 380 Nm of torque at 1,800—2,200 rpm. Matched to this is a 5-speed automatic transmission with sequential shift.
To know more about the D-Max, visit www.isuzuphil.com.