WELCOME
HELLO AND WELCOME
to the latest edition of max*d magazine! Before we get into this issue, I firstly wanted to say thank you for your ongoing support and understanding as we navigate some unprecedented industry challenges. Due to the ongoing effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, like all manufacturers, we’ve seen delays in supplying vehicle orders. However, we are pleased to see that the new-generation D-MAX and MU-X are proving more popular than ever before, and we are working with the factory to secure as many vehicles for local orders as possible—and to deliver them as
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quickly as we can. For those awaiting their new vehicle, thank you for your patience, and we are delighted that you chose an Isuzu to help you get the most out of the Australian lifestyle. Following the launch of the new D-MAX and MU-X in recent years, we have seen Australians from all corners of this great country putting the Isuzu brand at the top of their shopping list. That’s doubtlessly testament to the competitive package on these vehicles—a package designed for, and engineered around, you. Your feedback guides us at every step, and we’re
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delighted to have built both our D-MAX and MU-X models to a standard worthy of your desire for adventure. Our customers are at the heart of everything we do, and we strive to maintain our reputation for customer satisfaction. This has again been recognised in real-world customer surveys, with the Isuzu UTE brand awarded two major customer satisfaction titles in recent months: ‘Car Manufacturer of the Year’ at the 2021 Roy Morgan Customer Satisfaction Awards (a back-to-back title after also winning in 2020), and the ‘2021 Canstar Blue