Tray chic! Isuzu D-Max 2023 LS-U double cab chassis 4x4 test - Best platform for your 4WD ute build?

Could the Isuzu D-Max 2023 LS-U double cab chassis ute be the best starting point for your 4x4 ute build? Choosing your tray setup is just the start!

In this video, CarsGuide's Adventure Editor, Marcus Craft, gives you his take on the 2023 Isuzu D-Max LS-U dual cab ute - but unlike most other examples of the impressive D-Max, this one is a cab-chassis version, meaning you'll need to choose a tray to suit your usage.

That opens up endless opportunities for buyers who want to build their pick-up truck for work and play, with all sorts of toolbox setups to consider for a table-top ute like this.

Crafty also takes the LS-U cab chassis ute off-road to test out its 4WD capability, and considers the value for money on offer, safety tech, interior finishes, and fuel use in his detailed review of the chassis cab Isuzu Ute.

Does it make sense as an alternative to buying a high-spec ute just to remove the tub? And should you look at this D-Max over a Toyota HiLux, Ford Ranger, Mitsubishi Triton or Nissan Navara?

#Isuzu #isuzudmax #review

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00:00 Intro
00:25 Pricing and features
00:55 Design
01:28 Practicality
03:27 Under the bonnet
03:59 Driving - on-road
05:21 Driving - off-road
09:22 Safety
09:41 Efficiency
09:58 Ownership
10:18 Verdict

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[grego]

They are a truck that is for sure but I love mine.
If you don't try to go fast it will tow very well in its 2000-2500rpm power band.

[montbrehain]

Would love a Dmax Cab/chassis... but here in England.. you cant get one :-/

[markskeels]

Spacecab please...mine is almost run in at 275k kms...

[brianwilliams]

Own 2011 dmx 120k serviced every 5 to 6 k oilchange filter. 43 miles per gallon at 80 k's around country roads. tested the latest 1.9 auto dmax. Sorry will keep my 2011 dmax. Quite frankly the Mahindra 4x4 and sanggyong Musso I also test drove were better to drive and more appealing than the latest DMax.

[AndrewHacking]

Buying a tray back doesn't seem to add up as I recently just went through this process. A better speced ute / tub can be had with much higher equipment levels on offer for less money and saves plenty to add a better after market tray back than factory.

If one also looks at the Mazda BT-50 lineup without the Isuzu pricing anomaly where Isuzu push you into the premium X terrain ute variant there is more rational pricing on offer. Mazda after sales and customer support is also far better with vehicle and parts availability and their 5 year roadside assist which includes towing and accommodation until your vehicle is back on the road anywhere in Australia.

[kenbleakley-rywk]

Is there a xL chassis that come with a extra cab chassis 135 lt fuel tank

[tdock]

Class action investigation into previous generation due to lack of customer support and major failures, structurally and internally. Cracked inner guards, DPF failures, broken air conditioning, consistent turbo failures… I’m waiting for my VCAT hearing. Check out John Cadogan’s channel on Isuzu Ute Australia

[markschultz]

A$50k-$70k platform? What happened to "buying" a 4WD: like the FJ40 Landcruiser. Purchase culture has killed everything.

[billybob]

Crazy not to buy the new Ranger V6 over this if price isn't an issue. Ford are going to sell a LOT of new Ranger V6!

[RocketRod]

140kw/450Nm…….not enough!!!
2019 Colorado has 147kw/500Nm
New Ranger V6 has 184kw/600Nm
For virtually the same price you can get the Ranger XLT V6 cab chassis. No brainer…..👍