THE FRONT BOOT

This Australian-developed crew cab ute will joins the rest of the D-MAX range as the new flagship , with a special introductory price from just $ 76,990 drive-away . It was developed in partnership with Walkinshaw Automative .

Locally developed enhancements found on the Blade include a 29mm lift , courtesy of new 35mm MTV twin-tube suspension tuned for local conditions , a larger wheel and tyre package , a light bar , improved underbody protection , and more . The Blade also received 100,000km of testing in outback Australia .

The more familiar D-MAX characteristics , including its 3.5- tonne braked towing capacity and 140kW / 450Nm 3L turbo-diesel engine remain unchanged .

“ This has been a long time coming , the result of over a dozen vehicle prototypes tested locally for the unique Australian off-roading conditions , with our Melbournebased remanufacturing partner , Walkinshaw Automotive Group ,” Isuzu Ute Australia managing director Junta Matsui said .

The D-MAX Blade will be available from Isuzu dealers from November 1 .

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