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D-MAX and MU-X trophy cabinets swell
D-MAX Ute and MU-X 7-seat SUV have recently received accolades for the unique combination of reliability and competence that’s built into their DNA. In March of 2022, the D-MAX was the joint winner of the ‘2022 Drive Car of the Year—Dual-Cab Ute’ award, with judges praising its “long standard equipment lists and impressive levels of advanced safety”. Isuzu “ought to be praised for democratising advanced safety, regardless of your budget,” said Joshua Dowling, Drive National Motoring Editor and Drive Car of the Year Judge. Shortly afterwards, both Isuzu models came out on top in the OzRoamer 4WD and SUV Car of the Year Awards. The D-MAX and MU-X took home the title of ‘2022 4WD Dual Cab Ute under $65,000 Award’ and the ‘OzRoamer 2022 4WD $45,000-$65,000 COTY Award’ respectively, solidifying their place as two of Australia’s most capable off-road tourers.
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Mini D-MAX has maximum fun at A-League Finals
pint-sized special guest at every game of the seven-match Isuzu UTE A-League Men’s Finals Series: a remote-controlled Mini Isuzu D-MAX. Zipping across the stadium turf at up to 40km/h, the 1/6th scale replica Isuzu D-MAX X-TERRAIN delivered the match ball to officials at the start of each fixture. Hand-built in Brisbane, the lil’ 15kg Ute is 860mm long, 340mm high, and features impressive dual-range four-wheel drive. “We watched from the sidelines all season, so it was exciting to be a starter at each of the finals fixtures, and have the honour of delivering the match ball to the captains with our Mini D-MAX,” said Isuzu UTE Australia Managing Director Hiroyasu Sato.
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