I can't believe the price. I think that's crazy. I'm a dmax fanboy and have an 2022 X terrain. Mine was $61990 drive away from the dealership and that was with a few extras like bonnet protector and weather shields on the windows. Nearly $80k. Wow.
Great preview and video mate ! If only Isuzu just slapped a bi turbo or tuned their engines . Since my dad's 2023 isuzu d max v cross 3.0 is tuned to abut 182kw and 545nm of torque.
Walkinshaw or GMSV are shit scared to ad 1KW to a diesel ute for some reason.... thats why the "HSV" Colorado failed and was just some suspension and a sticker kit.
@@mvnorsel6354you can't void a warranty in totality. What could happen is that any engine or transmission issue could be claimed by the manufacturer to be caused by the after market modification as it can fairly be argued that the vehicle is being operated outside of its design tolerance and on that basis refuse a particular warranty claim. But there are many components on a vehicle where a warranty claim could not be reasonably refused. In respect of an engine or drivetrain, claim it would probably not be something you could reasonably defend and your best cover would be specific warranties from the after market tuner to cover any claim refusal by the manufacturer of the vehicle who refuses such claim on the basis of the ECU tune. Put it back on the tuner to put their reputation and money on the line rather than you the customer bearing all the risk.
Shame, it’s almost the perfect dual-cab … just slightly more Kw nw and rear disc brakes to match the GR would be a runaway success. It’s a great size as well because dual cabs are getting very big and it’s hindering their practicality. John Cadogan has concerns about their “real” reliability and their dealership warranty experience!
@@garageblitztv3215 Ever gotten silt between your brake pad and disc? The drum keeps that out... They are more reliable on the rear hence every prime mover and trailer in Australia has drum brakes....
275/65R17 is a very smart tyre size that Isuzu has chosen. This size is ideal for Hilux and Prado owners … you get 12 to 14mm increase in diameter, for a 6 to 7mm increase in ground clearance. The sidewalls are 6 to 7mm bigger providing a bit more comfort, plus better airing down off-road. 10mm wider tread is a bonus for traction and if looks are important to you the extra width and sidewalls look good … but the best part is the fact that that don’t scrub on anything, they are legal and they correct your speedometer and without putting it out with ridiculous size tyres which damage performance and fuel efficiency. Plus this size leagally fits the Toyota wheels that currently take the 265/6517 tyres
I agree the dmax and hilux are sort of in the same league. Both utes perceived to be more reliable then their rivals. But i don't care what tacky new name they want to call it the fact that people are actually spending over $40k for a ute without questioning their sanity is scary
agree if you want a workhorse, but if you want the top of the line X Terrain its only $68k drive away... thats not bad compared to others ( dont mention chinese trash )
@@__PJ__ you won't see these things Bush bashing and the guys who buy them will be polishing the paint every weekend. Why not just spend the same money and buy a much nicer and more fun to drive luxury car. These are just toys which make no sense to own at this point
@@gort3969 I will bush bash my X Terrain im picking up next week, I also have a HSV LSA in the garage so I've ticked the "luxury " sports car box already... The Clubsport is fastest to the mountain, now i wanna drive over one ;)
Isuzu is giving people what they want. Trend seems to point to wider vehicle with pumped guards. Blade up against Navara Warrior, Hilux Rouge, Ranger with Walkinshaw Pack?, Triton Xtreme etc
Great, another $10000 walkinshaw sticker pack. Same thing they did to the "HSV" Colorado.... HSV and Walkinshaw used to enhance motors first then the rest came along... They would sell heaps if they squeezed another 50kw out of that....
Interesting that nothing touches the Ranger Raptor and Ford have the Ranger Tremor (re; former Wildtrak X) and that includes the BYD Shark 6 (seriously idiots out there saying just because its quicker makes it better like I said idiots).
Come on bro...this is a pretty 🐴💩 comparison... Your matching a 4x4 with leaf springs and drum brakes to one with full spring and 4 wheel discs?? Seriously?
I can't believe the price. I think that's crazy. I'm a dmax fanboy and have an 2022 X terrain. Mine was $61990 drive away from the dealership and that was with a few extras like bonnet protector and weather shields on the windows. Nearly $80k. Wow.
The lowest point is the diff which is tyre height. The suspension lift has nothing to do with minimum ground clearance.
@@mattyoz0 Thanks. In that case the HiLux wins as its lowest point is 265mm vs 244mm.
(Edit: wins that department)
What's the point for lifting 2 inch?
@@美利坚人类的灯塔 Body and bigger tyre clearance.
Both of these cars would be very attractive 3 years ago.
Great preview and video mate ! If only Isuzu just slapped a bi turbo or tuned their engines . Since my dad's 2023 isuzu d max v cross 3.0 is tuned to abut 182kw and 545nm of torque.
Thats easy enough done... buy an X Terrain tune it yourself and save the walkinshaw sticker pack for 10K
Great review!! Toyota needs to get with the times and Isuzu needs to upgrade that old engine...
👍 correct..just forgot to also mention...
SUSPENSION...
+
REAR BRAKES...
Love the look of the Blade, maybe too many decals and could do with an extra turbo for higher output .
Walkinshaw or GMSV are shit scared to ad 1KW to a diesel ute for some reason.... thats why the "HSV" Colorado failed and was just some suspension and a sticker kit.
Here in South Africa with hilux Gr we achieved 8.95 - 9.24secs tested in KZN inlands between Kranskop and Greytown on (R74) 6:11
Isuzu engine can be tuned to much more power without transmission upgrade
Do you void the warranty ?
@@mvnorsel6354you can't void a warranty in totality. What could happen is that any engine or transmission issue could be claimed by the manufacturer to be caused by the after market modification as it can fairly be argued that the vehicle is being operated outside of its design tolerance and on that basis refuse a particular warranty claim. But there are many components on a vehicle where a warranty claim could not be reasonably refused.
In respect of an engine or drivetrain, claim it would probably not be something you could reasonably defend and your best cover would be specific warranties from the after market tuner to cover any claim refusal by the manufacturer of the vehicle who refuses such claim on the basis of the ECU tune.
Put it back on the tuner to put their reputation and money on the line rather than you the customer bearing all the risk.
Shame, it’s almost the perfect dual-cab … just slightly more Kw nw and rear disc brakes to match the GR would be a runaway success.
It’s a great size as well because dual cabs are getting very big and it’s hindering their practicality. John Cadogan has concerns about their “real” reliability and their dealership warranty experience!
Rear drums are better off-road as long as the fronts are disc it doesn't really matter as the front does most of the work..
@@__PJ__ “Drum brakes are better off-road” … really, and why is that?
@@garageblitztv3215 Ever gotten silt between your brake pad and disc? The drum keeps that out... They are more reliable on the rear hence every prime mover and trailer in Australia has drum brakes....
275/65R17 is a very smart tyre size that Isuzu has chosen.
This size is ideal for Hilux and Prado owners … you get 12 to 14mm increase in diameter, for a 6 to 7mm increase in ground clearance. The sidewalls are 6 to 7mm bigger providing a bit more comfort, plus better airing down off-road. 10mm wider tread is a bonus for traction and if looks are important to you the extra width and sidewalls look good … but the best part is the fact that that don’t scrub on anything, they are legal and they correct your speedometer and without putting it out with ridiculous size tyres which damage performance and fuel efficiency. Plus this size leagally fits the Toyota wheels that currently take the 265/6517 tyres
Price for the x terrain is getting towards 80k here in New Zealand 😮
They are 68K drive away here ( Aus ) at the moment....
I agree the dmax and hilux are sort of in the same league. Both utes perceived to be more reliable then their rivals. But i don't care what tacky new name they want to call it the fact that people are actually spending over $40k for a ute without questioning their sanity is scary
agree if you want a workhorse, but if you want the top of the line X Terrain its only $68k drive away... thats not bad compared to others ( dont mention chinese trash )
@@__PJ__ you won't see these things Bush bashing and the guys who buy them will be polishing the paint every weekend. Why not just spend the same money and buy a much nicer and more fun to drive luxury car. These are just toys which make no sense to own at this point
@@gort3969 I will bush bash my X Terrain im picking up next week, I also have a HSV LSA in the garage so I've ticked the "luxury " sports car box already...
The Clubsport is fastest to the mountain, now i wanna drive over one ;)
@@__PJ__ you and a few others might but the majority won't
Isuzu is giving people what they want. Trend seems to point to wider vehicle with pumped guards. Blade up against Navara Warrior, Hilux Rouge, Ranger with Walkinshaw Pack?, Triton Xtreme etc
Great, another $10000 walkinshaw sticker pack. Same thing they did to the "HSV" Colorado.... HSV and Walkinshaw used to enhance motors first then the rest came along... They would sell heaps if they squeezed another 50kw out of that....
Fender flares with integrated air curtains …. 😂.
Interesting that nothing touches the Ranger Raptor and Ford have the Ranger Tremor (re; former Wildtrak X) and that includes the BYD Shark 6 (seriously idiots out there saying just because its quicker makes it better like I said idiots).
So Isuzu still only putting out 140kw? Geez not much has changed in the last 10 years except the price.
Come on bro...this is a pretty 🐴💩 comparison...
Your matching a 4x4 with leaf springs and drum brakes to one with full spring and 4 wheel discs?? Seriously?
@@theozBandit Can’t really judge a complete vehicle purely on rear springs and rear brakes. BTW, both have leaf springs at the back 👍
Both have leaf springs, and drums are better on the back for off road and reliability,, looked under a prime mover or its trailers ???