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Isuzu ‘New Look’ D-Max DL40 Double Cab Auto – Road Test

26th April 2024

Kim Henson test drives Isuzu’s well-respected D-Max Double Cab (five seater) pick-up. (All words and images by, and copyright, Kim Henson). In recent years Isuzu has become increasingly prominent in the U.K. pick-up market, with a reputation for strength and reliability endearing buyers. Indeed this inherent durability is key to the company’s strategy, and in the firm’s own words, they… “focus … [Read more...]

Isuzu celebrates best-ever sales of its D-Max models in 2023

9th January 2024

Isuzu D-Max sales rise by a record-breaking 45 per cent and market share grows too, in 2023… They tell us: (Photographs and all words from Isuzu). Isuzu achieves a record-breaking 45% sales increase and 5% market share growth for D-Max in 2023. December marks peak sales month accounting for a sixth of total sales in 2023. The brand’s expansion to the new lifestyle market is visible … [Read more...]

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