Isuzu introduces eco-friendly 1.9-litre diesel
Pickup specialist Isuzu has introduced a 1.9-litre diesel engine for its new D-MAX pickup truck, and hopes to start a new eco-friendly trend in the truck market that is usually associated with reckless drivers and thick, black exhaust smoke.
According to Isuzu, that’s because with the new model, engineers pursued three main objectives during the development stage – maximum engine output, lowest emissions and best fuel economy.
The new “1.9 Ddi Blue Power” turbo diesel produces just 150 horsepower at 3,600rpm and 350Nm of torque from 1,800-2,600rpm, but shines with an exceptionally low carbon dioxide emission of 161g/km for the commercial-oriented Spark body type.
But compared to the larger 2.5 Ddi VGS Turbo engine that it replaces, the 1.9-litre power plant, which is 60kg (20 per cent) lighter, boasts “10-per-cent power improvement, 9.4-per-cent more torque, 8.2-per-cent faster in 0-100kmph acceleration”, and comes with a “significant 19-per cent improvement in fuel economy”.
Meanwhile, the existing 3.0-litre engine choice has been kept available for those who prefer higher power.
Apart from the improved looks, interior upgrades include the “Isuzu Connect World” entertainment and connectivity system, roof-mounted loudspeakers (world’s first for pickups), larger and more informative displays along with the Isuzu Insight economy driving app that can now be downloaded into smartphones.
The 1.9-litre model is priced from Bt490,000 to Bt928,000, while the 3.0-litre variant retails from Bt573,000 to Bt1.004 million. Meanwhile, the top V-Cross model is priced from Bt919,000 to Bt997,000.
Since the D-MAX was first introduced in 2002, more than 3 million have been sold globally, with
Thailand serving as the production and export base.
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