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D-MAX and MU-X trophy cabinets swell

BOTH THE ISUZU 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.

Mini D-MAX has maximum fun at A-League Finals

THERE WAS A 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.

Australian Survivor: Off-screen champions

FOLLOWING A SUCCESSFUL partnership with Australian Survivor 2021: Brains V Brawn, Isuzu UTE Australia (IUA) once again teamed up with the fan-favourite adventure show for its ninth season, Australian Survivor: Blood V Water. In the latest iteration, audiences across Australia were again treated to an array of gruelling yet entertaining challenges as contestants battled for supremacy in the Outback wilderness of Charters Towers, Queensland. While the series was won by Victorian Mark Wales—a veteran of Australian Survivor 2017—members of the public also had the opportunity to embark on a personal adventure and take out a title of their own. Enter, Murray and Stephen, lucky viewers who walked away with a brand new Isuzu D-MAX 4X4 X-TERRAIN— ready to ‘Go Their Own Way’ in style and confidence.

Isuzu UTE Driving Customer Satisfaction

ISUZU UTE AUSTRALIA is committed to keeping Australia ‘Going Its Own Way’ by giving our customers complete peace of mind throughout their ownership experience.

Backing our commitment to customer satisfaction, Isuzu UTE was recently awarded top honours by revered market research company, Roy Morgan, and Australia’s most-trusted comparison website, Canstar Blue.

At the 2021 Roy Morgan Customer Satisfaction Awards, the Isuzu UTE brand is proud to have been named the 2021 Car Manufacturer of the Year—a back-to-back victory, having also won in the previous year. After describing Isuzu UTE as “the one to beat”, Canstar Blue’s Dean Heckscher rewarded the brand with the 2021 Canstar Blue Customer Satisfaction Award for New Cars, making Isuzu the first automotive brand to achieve the maximum 5-star rating across all categories.

The Isuzu D-MAX aiding Indigenous literacy

IUA IS PROUD to support the Indigenous Literacy Foundation (ILF) with a brand new Isuzu D-MAX 4x4 Ute to assist in their vital work. Established in 2011, the ILF is a community-led not-for-profit charity. It was conceived to ensure Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children in remote communities have access to culturally relevant books and other learning resources. It also supports early literacy programs, and the creation of new books, many in First Languages. The new D-MAX will be based in Katherine, NT, allowing the ILF to travel between communities in the Top End. For more information—and to show your support—visit ilf.org.au