D-Max Blade – Last week I had the chance to spend some more time in the recently released Isuzu D-Max Blade. This is essentially a LS-U+ D-MAX with a host of functional and cosmetic additions to aim at more off road focused buyers. 
This comes with revised dampers and raised suspension, better off road tyres, more underbody protection and some cosmetic additions.
The engine remains the familiar 3.0L turbo diesel with 140kW of power and 450Nm of torque. This will run to all four wheels through a 6 Sp Aisin transmission and selectable 4WD. The Blade also retains the handy 3500 kg towing capacity.
On the launch we took the Blade over some interesting tracks at a 4WD park and some beach driving.
On my recent drive I was able to do more beach driving, lots of motorway cruising and some fast dirt road sections.
As I suspected it excels on the dirt roads. Its composed, with the larger diameter dampers soaking up most of the bumps. The steering is responsive and not prone to negative feedback from the potholes.
Priced from $76,990 drive away its getting up there in price and there is a lot of competition. However its definitely worth the test drive
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Im Rob Fraser
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Buyers could also look at:
Buyers of the D-Max Blade could also look at the following: Toyota HiLux GR Sport, Ford Ranger Tremor, Nissan Navara Pro 4X Warrior, Kia Tasman X-Pro, Mazda BT-50 SP, Mitsubishi Triton GSR
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