Manual Archives - Motoring Minute https://motoringminute.com.au/tag/manual/ Stick around for a minute Fri, 20 Feb 2026 02:12:13 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://motoringminute.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/cropped-unnamed-32x32.png Manual Archives - Motoring Minute https://motoringminute.com.au/tag/manual/ 32 32 Isuzu D-Max SX Single Cab Chassis 4X2 1.9L Ute review https://motoringminute.com.au/isuzu-d-max-sx-single-cab-chassis-4x2-1-9l-ute-review/ Tue, 06 May 2025 20:00:51 +0000 https://motoringminute.com.au/?p=3856 D-Max SX – This week Ive been driving the Isuzu D-Max single cab chassis tray back Ute. The model I have is the 2WD version with the smaller 1.9L diesel engine and six speed manual transmission. [...]

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]]> D-Max SX – This week Ive been driving the Isuzu D-Max single cab chassis tray back Ute. The model I have is the 2WD version with the smaller 1.9L diesel engine and six speed manual transmission.

22MY Isuzu D-MAX 4x2 SX Single Cab Chassis Mineral White In other words, the most basic work Ute offered  by Isuzu. It’s priced from $32,490 drive away and that’s simply outstanding value.

The actual vehicle I drove has a few options added which took the price up to around $35,200 drive away

How is it you may ask. Well considering that as I get older, I like my space and little luxuries in my Utes. It’s been ok actually.

I can see a specific appeal for this vehicle. Especially for tradies that need  to carry bulk rather than weight.

Having said that the 2.55mtr long tray will fit most loads in it and the Ute has a 1400kg payload in manual version.

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The issue here is that the 1.9L turbo diesel engine has only 110KW of power and 350Nm of torque available. It does struggle with a heavy load. I know this because I filled it with a load of recycled bricks and took then north on the freeway and it really struggled on hills.

Not everyone needs or wants a powerful diesel engine. The 1.9L Isuzu D-Max SX Cab Chassis provides a practical choice for workers that need basic Ute with a sterling reputation.

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Im Rob Fraser

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What is good?
  • Payload capacity and tray size
  • Full suite of safety features
  • Pricing

What is not so good?
  • Lower power and torque
  • Ride harsh when empty as you would expect
  • Lower real world towing ability

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