Isuzu D-Max and MU-X 2026: New, more powerful drivetrain usurps 1.9-litre ’four to catch-up with Ford Ranger, Everest and Toyota Hilux, Prado rivals

Isuzu has confirmed this could replace outgoing 1.9-litre diesel four-cylinder engines with a extra extremely efficient and gasoline-atmosphere friendly 2.2-litre unit in its 2026 D-Max and MU-X autos.

The drivetrain trade applies to all 1.9-litre Isuzu passenger autos, which is able to replace fresh 110kW/350Nm items paired with a six-scramble outmoded automatic for a brand new 120kW/400Nm 2.2-litre diesel mated to a new eight-scramble outmoded auto.

Contemporary 3.0-litre Isuzu fashions will stay unchanged, paired to a outmoded six-scramble automatic, and producing 140kW/450Nm.

Gasoline economy will additionally toughen as phase of the drivetrain exchange, lowering by six-p.c from 6.7L/100km to 6.3L/100km. Figures mentioned are subject to trade reckoning on variant.

A lower in gasoline consumption will surely attend Isuzu in sitting under 2026 NVES ‘Form 2’ sizable vehicle CO2 emissions target of 180g/km. That is also critical if Isuzu is to steer clear of paying fines for all future sales of D-Max and MU-X fashions when limits tighten within the discontinuance.

Currently, the outgoing 1.9-litre unit produces from 200g/km.

NVES emissions targets for Form 2 autos in 2027 is a just stricter 150g/km. In Thailand, Isuzu’s new 2.2-litre powertrain is paired with a soft-hybrid map, which is able to likely debut in Australia as fines for exceeding emissions targets become extra intense.

The brand new 2.2-litre unit additionally claims an improved braked towing skill, increasing from 3000kg to 3500kg to align with the continued 3.0-litre powertrain.

Isuzu has assured that no subject fitting a brand new engine and transmission to its MY26 plated autos, ANCAP ratings will stay fresh and unchanged at 5 stars.

MY26 Isuzu fashions will additionally exchange the option of Granite Grey external paint for a brand new Wolfram Grey steel, with the total fluctuate of external colours listed as Mineral White, Mercury Silver, Obsidian Grey, Neptune Blue, Basalt Sunless, Magnetic Red, Moonstone White, Sunstone Orange, Wolfram Grey, and Slate Grey.

MY26 Isuzu D-Max and MU-X vs competitors

Isuzu’s deplorable model D-Max SX 4×2, which begins from $32,700, will lose its six-scramble handbook transmission for MY26. The updated model, which retains the SX 4×2 model designation, now begins from $36,200, geared up with the brand new eight-scramble automatic.

There is now not any shortage of competition for the updated D-Max, which contends segment leading twin-cab $43,530 Ford Ranger and $37,370 Toyota Hilux, apart from Eastern competitors $43,728 Nissan Navara, $46,610 Mazda BT-50, and $43,690 Mitsubishi Triton.

Prices proven are earlier than on-street payments, and replicate linked 4×2 twin-cab chassis competitor variants where obtainable.

Isuzu’s MU-X sizable seven-seat SUV could presumably well be pleased the income of ticket reductions. That model began from $54,400 in deplorable 1.9-litre LS-M 4×4, which is able to become $49,900 when MY26 drivetrain adjustments attain into set up.

Rivals to Isuzu’s MU-X, which is constructed on the D-Max ute platform to be ready to toughen off-street skill, maximum payload and the next braked towing skill, encompass the $59,490 Ford Everest, which shares the same set up philosophy, and the $72,500 Toyota Prado.

Prices above are earlier than on-street payments. Rival MU-X variants are proven in linked deplorable super with 4×4 optioned, where relevant.

2026 2.2L D-MAX and MU-X Pricing

Prices proven are earlier than on-street payments

2026 Isuzu MU-X

• Isuzu MU-X LS-M 2.2L 4×4: $49,900
• Isuzu MU-XLS-U 2.2L 4×4: $62,900
• Isuzu MU-X LS-T 2.2L 4×4: $71,400

2026 Isuzu D-Max

• Isuzu D-MAX SX 2.2L 4×2 single cab: $36,200
• Isuzu D-MAX SX 2.2L 4×4 crew cab: $42,700
• Isuzu D-MAX SX 2.2L 4×4 Ute: $50,700
• Isuzu D-MAX X-RIDER 2.2L 4×4: $59,500

Promotional power-away pricing for chosen Isuzu fashions

Isuzu is offering restricted time launch power-away provides on chosen MY26 D-Max and MU-X fashions, which is able to attain at dealerships from September, and can officially scramble on sale from October first. These prices are proven under.

2026 Isuzu MU-X

• Isuzu MU-X LS-M 2.2L 4×2: $Forty eight,990
• Isuzu MU-X LS-T 2.2L 4×4: $69,990

2026 Isuzu D-MAX

• Isuzu D-MAX SX 2.2L 4×2 single cab: $36,990
• Isuzu D-MAX X-RIDER 2.2L 4×4: $56,990