2022 Isuzu D Max - towing

[Hightale]

Hi All
Looking at potentially purchasing a new D Max and wondered if there’s anyone with one that tows regularly?
I know on paper it should be fine, but I’ll be towing up to 2.5 ton in very hilly west wales and I’d love real world reviews on whether its actually going to be up to the job!
Currently towing with a Shogun that could pull my house off it’s foundations without breaking sweat so there is a bit of a concern I’m going to find the Isuzu lacking.

 

[james ds]

A neighbouring farmer has changed to a dmax from a hilux, he does a lot of heavy trailer work as he buys his own store cattle in the mart and draws them home 100 miles , he says that it is far better than the hilux , 100 k km on it now trouble free .

 

[Dave W]

Hi All
Looking at potentially purchasing a new D Max and wondered if there’s anyone with one that tows regularly?
I know on paper it should be fine, but I’ll be towing up to 2.5 ton in very hilly west wales and I’d love real world reviews on whether its actually going to be up to the job!
Currently towing with a Shogun that could pull my house off it’s foundations without breaking sweat so there is a bit of a concern I’m going to find the Isuzu lacking.

Any of the modern pickups will out pull a shotgun.
It will certainly play with 2.5t

 

[hally]

The general opinion around here is the new 1.9 isn’t a patch on the older 2.5 engine in terms of pulling power. Both have issues ( what doesn’t) with constant regens but are generally reliable if a bit tinny and very prone to rust underneath over time.

 

[Gwyn]

I would say after a 3.0 Denver and 2 2.5‘s that the 1.9 is an improvement, far smoother and quieter with an auto box, seems more reliable so far. If your worried about power, I’ve put a Steinbauer on ours, she’s now 200ps. Some dealers fit them as standard

 

[benny6910]

You can pay a to get a power upgrade on 1.9l now

 

[Richard Smyth]

I had a 3.0 litre dmax auto here new in Jan 21. Current model. Completely pathetic towing. Drank like a fish and couldn’t work which gear it wanted to use. Also couldn’t use cruise control with the gear level in manual where I control gears.

Sold the ute with 35k km and bought another Amarok. Best decision I’ve made for a long time

 

[hally]

I had a 3.0 litre dmax auto here new in Jan 21. Current model. Completely pathetic towing. Drank like a fish and couldn’t work which gear it wanted to use. Also couldn’t use cruise control with the gear level in manual where I control gears.

Sold the ute with 35k km and bought another Amarok. Best decision I’ve made for a long time

Yep I have an Amarok now, whole different ball game.

 

[Richard Smyth]

Yep I have an Amarok now, whole different ball game.

Indeed they are. Just hope the new Ford based version will be as good but early reports of the ford are promising.

 

[roscoe erf]

Hi All
Looking at potentially purchasing a new D Max and wondered if there’s anyone with one that tows regularly?
I know on paper it should be fine, but I’ll be towing up to 2.5 ton in very hilly west wales and I’d love real world reviews on whether its actually going to be up to the job!
Currently towing with a Shogun that could pull my house off it’s foundations without breaking sweat so there is a bit of a concern I’m going to find the Isuzu lacking.

you want real experience towing with a pick up round here there is 2 I can give put weight in the bed of the pick up or else you will be skipping and sliding when those hills are greasy or wet and tyres get the best 50/50 mix you can, road tyres forget it . this applies to all pickups

 

[Paddington]

2016 2.5 Isuzu Dmax DFP issue

Hello all, new here and first post.👋 I'm hoping (and I expect I'm not alone with this) that someone has encountered and solved the problem I'm experiencing. I bought a used 2016 2.5L Isuzu Dmax Blade with 55k on the clock about 6 weeks ago. The issue is the vehicle is doing a DPF regen in...

thefarmingforum.co.uk

 

[davidroberts30]

you want real experience towing with a pick up round here there is 2 I can give put weight in the bed of the pick up or else you will be skipping and sliding when those hills are greasy or wet and tyres get the best 50/50 mix you can, road tyres forget it . this applies to all pickups

But you live in the land of sheep and goats

 

[roscoe erf]

But you live in the land of sheep and goats

don't you then we f**k they eat em

 

[Nithsdale]

Don't own one... but thinking aloud - the 1.9 has been in the Isuzu for 5 years now.

Yes, we've heard of problems - but going by on here the Ford Ranger has plenty problems, even Toyota seemingly has problems...



5 years on, Isuzu still use the 1.9 engine and are still selling plenty of pickups. It can't be all that bad.

(and to the OP any half decent vehicle should tow 2.5t, it's not a big load - they're all rated to 3.5t)

 

[robs1]

I had a 3.0 litre dmax auto here new in Jan 21. Current model. Completely pathetic towing. Drank like a fish and couldn’t work which gear it wanted to use. Also couldn’t use cruise control with the gear level in manual where I control gears.

Sold the ute with 35k km and bought another Amarok. Best decision I’ve made for a long time

Are you really sure it was 3 litre ?

 

[robs1]

Yep I have an Amarok now, whole different ball game.

Would expect it to be better at twice the price, lovely vehicle but obviously didnt sell enough for them to carry on making them

 

[Nithsdale]

Are you really sure it was 3 litre ?

He's in Australia...

His comment has nothing to do with the UK and the 1.9 engine here

 

[robs1]

He's in Australia...

His comment has nothing to do with the UK and the 1.9 engine here

Right I've a 1.9 and it pulls fine csnt see why a 3 litre one wouldnt

 

[ThatsSomeSheep]

Indeed they are. Just hope the new Ford based version will be as good but early reports of the ford are promising.

What I have read is that the new Amarok will be narrower than the original. Real shame if it is, I love love love the “American truck” feel of space between the seats up front in mine.

TSS

 

[Timbo]

What I have read is that the new Amarok will be narrower than the original. Real shame if it is, I love love love the “American truck” feel of space between the seats up front in mine.

TSS

Another valid argument for the F150.