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Beached As: Isuzu UTE Australia locks in for three more years with Surf Life Saving Australia

“THIS PARTNERSHIP will increase the capabilities of surf lifesavers and lifeguards in day-to-day duties and allow them to focus on what they do best: saving lives.”

So said Surf Life Saving Australia CEO Adam Weir as his organisation renewed its partnership with Isuzu UTE Australia (IUA).

Joining forces in 2021, IUA has been a crucial ally in SLSA’s mission to safeguard beaches, providing annual contributions and a fleet of critically reliable ‘rescue-ready’ vehicles.

“All our lifesaving equipment needs to be durable to withstand the challenging beach conditions and dependable when called upon by our surf lifesavers,” said Weir, “and the Isuzu D-MAX Ute and MU-X SUV are no exception.”

IUA Managing Director Junta Matsui was equally thrilled. “We recognise the importance of providing SLSA with vehicles that can withstand the rigours of beach patrols,” he said. “SLSA is embedded in the heart of local communities and we are extremely proud to continue our support.”

Wheels crowns MU-X Australia's Best Value 4x4 SUV

MORE THAN HALF of all vehicles sold in Australia are Sports Utility Vehicles. The SUV is the world’s favourite category of vehicle, and with more than 150 different SUV nameplates from almost 50 manufacturers, Australia is one of the most competitive SUV marketplaces on Earth.

Which makes the Isuzu MU-X’s dominant victory in Wheels Magazine’s inaugural ‘Best Large SUV’ awards all the more impressive.

“The Isuzu MU-X beat everything else out of sight,” said Wheels editor Andy Enright.

“We crunched the numbers on insurance premiums, fuel bills, cost of servicing and depreciation, and the results were pretty conclusive: the Isuzu MU-X represents the best value over a three-year ownership period.”

“The clincher, its resale value, was by far the best in class, and that’s because Aussies know this vehicle and trust it to last.”

The win kicks off an exciting period for the MU-X, with the much-anticipated 1.9-litre addition having now arrived in Australia.

TheX-RiderCometh

ANSWERING DEMAND AND bolstering the 2024 range to an impressive 25 variants, the popular D-MAX X-RIDER has joined the IUA line-up as a regular offering. Exemplifying affordable, out-of-the-box off-road capability at a compelling price point, the X-RIDER is built upon the popular mid-spec D-MAX LS-M. With a sportier design aesthetic formerly reserved for the flagship X-TERRAIN, its features include a loopless soft tonneau and sports bar, bold Basalt Black and Gloss Black accents, the new 8.0-inch infotainment system and a dark interior trimmed with a black headlining and black accents throughout.

Joe Lolley wins the Alex Tobin medal (and the Macquarie Dragons win a D-MAX!)

CREATIVESYDNEYFC midfielder Joe Lolley has officially been awarded the 2024 Alex Tobin Medal, presented by Isuzu UTE, as the player of the Isuzu UTE A-League season. The prize rewards the competition’s best and most consistent player, with votes tabled after every game by the expert Paramount ANZ football commentary team. It also supports grassroots football by providing the winner’s junior team with the choice of a brand-new Isuzu D-MAX or MU-X.

Having arrived in Australia after helping Nottingham Forest secure its return to the Premier League in 2022, the star Englishman had a standout campaign with 12 goals and seven assists during the regular season. He nominated northern Sydney’s Macquarie Dragons FC as his junior club of choice. “It’s always nice to win a personal award which shows the hard work you’ve put in, week in, week out,” said Lolley.

Gamers win their way to the Isuzu UTE A-League Grand Final

Two winners relished an A-League finale for the ages after winning IUA’s Ultimate Isuzu UTE A-League Grand Final Experience.

Mark F, from Western Australia, and Diana P, from Queensland, each won two corporate suite tickets to Australian domestic football’s season finale in May. They also scored $4500 gift vouchers to cover accommodation and flights for the sold-out game, which saw the Central Coast Mariners beat Melbourne Victory 3-1 to win back-to-back titles.

Mark and Diana entered by playing Isuzu’s ‘Road to the Final’ flash game at isuzuute.com.au, where they piloted a digital D-MAX through a fun obstacle course, jumping, collecting coins and power-ups, and dodging pitfalls.