Isuzu Malaysia has launched the new 2026 Isuzu D-Max 2.2TD in the country, featuring a revamped 2.2-litre turbodiesel engine.
Overview
Headlining this update is the new and improved 2.2-litre turbodiesel engine, which we will get into further down below.
For Malaysia, Isuzu is offering no less than 9 variants of the D-Max, spreading across the 2.2L, and 3.0L turbodiesel engines.
Prices start from:
- D-Max 2.2L Single Cab (MT): RM 103,121.20
- D-Max 2.2L Single Cab (AT): RM 109,121.20
- D-Max 3.0L Single Cab (MT): RM 108,888.40
- D-Max 2.2L Auto Plus: RM 114,671.20
- D-Max 2.2L Standard (AT): RM 114,271.20
- D-Max 2.2L Standard (MT): RM 122,171.20
- D-Max 2.2L Premium 4×4: RM 141,821.20
- D-Max 3.0L Premium 4×4: RM 145,689.00
- D-Max 3.0L X-Terrain: RM 162,938.40
As before, the 2026 Isuzu D-Max 2.2TD is imported (CBU) from Thailand.
Exterior
Changes to the exterior are relatively minor – there’s new radiator grille design, new LED headlight colour and new front fog light bezel design, as well as revised 18-inch machined alloy wheels for the Premium variant.
Towards the rear, both the Premium and X-Terrain variants receive revised LED tail lights.
Wrapping up the exterior update is a new set of side steps, with black and silver finishing.
All variants also feature tailgate assist, which features a gas strut that eases opening and closing of the tailgate.
Colour options include:
- Inishmore Green (Premium only)
- Obsidian Gray (Auto Plus, Premium Only)
- Namibu Orange (Premium, Standard AT, Auto Plus)
- Onyx Black (all variants)
- Dolomite White Pearl (all variants)
- Mercury Silver (all variants)
Interior
Ditto that to the cabin, as the D-Max 2.2TD receive new seat design for all variants, regardless of finishing trim (leather/fabric).
Upper variants receive a new 10.0-inch touchscreen infotainment display with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto support, while lower variants receive a new 7.0-inch infotainment display. The X-Terrain and Premium variants also receive redesigned door insert pattern.
Powertrain
This new 2.2-litre engine supersedes the long-serving 1.9-litre RZ4E-TC, the latter debuted here back in 2019. The updated engine is codenamed RZ4F-TC and outputs 163 PS and 400 Nm, marking a 13 PS and 50 Nm increase over the predecessor oil burner.
Changes to the RZ4F-TC includes redesigned cylinders with a high-flow lubrication system and a high-swirl combustion chamber that is said to improve combustion efficiency. There’s also ultra-low-friction pistons, higher pressure 250 MPa direct injectors (up from 180 MPa), multi-core ECU, and an electronic variable geometry turbocharger.
As a result, Isuzu claims that the new engine is 10.7% more fuel efficient than the older 1.9-litre unit in extra-urban driving conditions. The new engine is also Euro 5-compliant.
There’s also a new automatic transmission. Out goes the six-speed unit, as it has been replaced by a brand-new Aisin-sourced 8-speed unit.
The 3.0-litre unit will soldier on, still mated to the 6-speed automatic transmission.
Equipment
Standard equipment on the entry-level D-Max Standard 4×4 6MT includes:
- Multi-reflector halogen headlights with Follow-Me-Home lights
- Bulb-type daytime running lights (DRLs)
- Bulb-type front fog lights
- 255/65R17 Highway terrain tyres
- e-LUMAX instrument panel
- 4.2-inch TFT LCD multi-info display
- 7.0-inch touch screen infotainment
- 6-speaker sound system
- Woven-texture fabric seats
- Dual airbags
- ABS, EBD, BA, ESC, TCS, HSA, HDC, BOS, ESS
Then the Standard 4×4 AT variant adds:
- 8-speed automatic transmission
- Bi-LED Projector headlights with Follow-Me-Home function
- Idle Stop/Start System (ISS)
D-Max Auto Plus 2.2L then adds:
- LED daytime running lights
- 10.0-inch infotainment display
- Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- Fabric seats
As for the 2.2TD Premium variants (2.2L 4×4 AT and 3.0L 4×4 AT), they include:
- Automatic Bi-LED Projector headlights with Follow-Me-Home function
- Front and rear LED fog lights
- 18-inch alloy wheels with 265/60R18 all-terrain tyres
- 7.0-inch TFT LCD multi-information display
- Automatic dual-zone climate control
- Front digital video recorder (DVR)
- Black combination leather seats
- Wireless charger
- 8-way power-adjustable driver seat with lumbar support
- 6 airbags
- Blind Spot Monitor (BSM)
- Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)
Last but certainly not the least is the D-Max 3.0L X-Terrain, which adds:
- Driver knee airbag (total 7 airbags)
- 360-degree camera
- Forward Collision Warning (FCW)
- Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB)
- Turn Assist
- AT Pedal Misapplication Mitigation
- Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
- Manual Speed Limiter (MSL)
- Automatic High Beam (AHB)
- Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
- Rear Cross Traffic Alert & Brake (RCTA & RCTB)
- Multi Collision Brake
Warranty & Aftersales
In terms of aftersales, the 2026 Isuzu D-Max 2.2L and 3.0L are backed by:
- 5-year / 150,000-km warranty
- 2-year / 20,000-km free periodic maintenance service package
The Flagship X-Terrain offers a 7-year unlimited mileage warranty.
2026 Isuzu D-Max 2.2TD Photo Gallery
