Man and power tools cannot be separated, in the same line as Taylor Swift and songs about ex-boyfriends or on a more relatable note, Alfa Romeos and unreliability. If you’re wondering why that is, there’s a simple reason behind it and what led to the Isuzu D-Max 1.9L 4x2. Let’s hark back to the times of Neanderthals and the first rudimentary tools created. It was an expression of a man’s potential. Generally, as the tools evolved into more complicated variants, the potential expounded as well. E

The Thais don’t use pick-up trucks the way we Malaysians do. Over there, pick-up trucks are put to hard work, pulling all types of farm produce. So when Isuzu introduced the RZ4E-TC 1.9-litre Blue Power engine for its latest generation D-Max, there were doubts if it can deliver the same pulling power as a 2.8-litre Toyota Hilux. There is no replacement for displacement and yes, it is true that the Isuzu D-Max runs out of puff earlier than the Toyota Hilux. The Isuzu has to make do with only 150

It's that time again when we award the most impressive cars of 2021. Whilst our discerning readers will get the final say on the majority of this year's awards, the Editors' Choice Awards honour the team's personal favourites of 2021. Also read: WapCar Car Of The Year 2021 – Vote for the best cars of 2021 Thus, our pick for the hotly-contested Pick-up Truck Of The Year award goes to the 2021 Isuzu D-Max. Why? Put simply, no other truck offers quite as much ability and overall value at its price

The Isuzu D-Max has always been a rather polarising option. Owners swear that it is God's greatest invention, others won't even give it a second look. One thing that's never in doubt is that it is a capable and tough workorse. In fact, in the time we had it, it pulled up a surprise or two up its sleeve when asked to sing for its supper. So, what's good and what's not? Pros and cons time? Yes, yes it is. Pros: Engine is surprisingly capable for a 1.9 Economical to run Robust and tough off road Co

In Malaysia, the pick-up truck has been synonymous with the Toyota Hilux that there is a running joke where every pick-up is simply called a ‘Hailak’. Over in Thailand though, luck is not on Toyota’s side as it was the Isuzu D-Max that became the most popular pick-up truck in the land of smiles in 2020. According to sales data provided by Headlight Magazine, the Isuzu D-Max dominated pick-up truck sales in Thailand with 160,328 units sold in 2020, capturing 43.9% market share. This is an impress

Other than a pair of tarted-up Toyota Corolla Cross, another Japanese marque showcased dressed up versions of their cars. Isuzu turned up the heat at their booth with modified Isuzu D-Max, MU-X and V-Cross. These pictures were provided by our sister-site in Thailand, AutoFun. While they look really cool, we only just got the 2019 Isuzu D-Max. It’s the first EEV-certified pick-up in Malaysia and it’s one suited for those seeking a durable and reliable pick-up truck. I hear you ask ‘but why aren’t