About the Isuzu D-Max
Last updated Sep 26, 2025The new Isuzu D-Max is a Pickup. Available in Australia from $27,200 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the SX variant and topping out at $51,700 for the Ls-terrain.
There are 6 variants of the D-Max available in Australia and this generation went on sale in June of 2012.
The Isuzu D-Max is only available with an diesel motor that produces 130kW and 380Nm of torque. Both four-wheel drive and rear-wheel drive configurations are available.
The new 2012 D-Max is offered with a 3 year, 100,000 km warranty.
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2012 Isuzu D-Max Price
EX
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 3.0L, 5-speed manual, 2-door Cab Chassis, Diesel, 4x4 | $33,400 |
LS
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 3.0L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Utility, Diesel, RWD | $38,800 |
| 3.0L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Utility, Diesel, RWD | $41,000 |
SX
Ls-M
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 3.0L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Utility, Diesel, 4x4 | $44,000 |
| 3.0L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Utility, Diesel, 4x4 | $46,200 |
Ls-U
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 3.0L, 5-speed auto, 2-door Utility, Diesel, 4x4 | $45,900 |
| 3.0L, 5-speed manual, 2-door Utility, Diesel, 4x4 | $43,700 |
| 3.0L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Utility, Diesel, 4x4 | $45,500 |
| 3.0L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Utility, Diesel, 4x4 | $47,700 |
Ls-Terrain
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 3.0L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Utility, Diesel, 4x4 | $51,700 |
| 3.0L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Utility, Diesel, 4x4 | $49,500 |
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2012 Isuzu D-Max Fuel Economy
There are 4 different fuel economy figures for the Isuzu D-Max
The most fuel efficient Isuzu D-Max is the SX with a 5-speed Manual which is powered by a 3.0L Turbo Diesel Common Rail and uses 8L of Diesel per 100km on the combined cycle.
The Isuzu D-Max that uses the most amount of fuel is the EX with a 5-speed Manual which is powered by a 3.0L Turbo Diesel Common Rail and uses 8.3L of Diesel per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.
Below is a table of all the Isuzu D-Max variants and their fuel economy figures. Click below the table to see an expansion and additional details, including specific usage for city and highway driving.
| Isuzu D-Max | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 3.0L, 5-speed manual, 2-door Cab Chassis, Diesel, 4x4 | Diesel | 8.3 L/100km |
2012 Isuzu D-Max Warranty
What is the warranty on a Isuzu D-Max?
The Isuzu D-Max offers a 3 year 100,000 km limit warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.
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Isuzu D-Max FAQs
The cheapest Isuzu D-Max is the SX that starts from $27,200.
The most expensive Isuzu D-Max is the Ls-Terrain that starts from $51,700.
The best towing capacity of a Isuzu D-Max is 3000 kg offered by the following variants: EX, SX, Ls-U, Ls-M and Ls-Terrain.
The largest Isuzu D-Max is the Ls-U which measures 1860mm wide, 5295mm in length and sits 1795mm tall.
The most powerful Isuzu D-Max is the Ls-U which has 130kW of power from its 3.0L Turbo Diesel Common Rail engine.
The Isuzu D-Max is built in Thailand and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Isuzu D-Max is the Ls-U which weighs 2950 kg (kerb weight).
The Isuzu D-Max uses Diesel.