Island Life Magazine Ltd August/September 2012 | Page 80

MOTORING
ISLAND LIFE MOTORING REVIEW

Isuzu D-Max
Isuzu pride themselves on being known

and it also comes with traction control,

as the ‘Pick-Up Professionals’ and having

stability control and ABS.

driven one of their new D-Max range it is
easy to see why.
But there is much more to the D-Max

There are many more bonuses, like
combined fuel figures of 38.2mpg from its
2.5 twin turbo engine; road tax of just £215

than just being a working truck that would

a year; three-year AA breakdown cover,

suit the needs of a variety of tradesmen

and a very inviting five-year warranty on

and businessmen. I test drove the middle

all models.

of the range D-Max, Yukon, courtesy

The entry level single cab 4 x 2 D-Max

of R. Hunt Ltd., Rookley, and found it

comes in at a very competitive £14,499;

surprisingly well-equipped with the likes

the double-cab Eiger is £18,499 OTR;

of 17in alloys, leather steering wheel with

the Yukon manual £18,999, and the top

audio and cruise controls and a smart,

of the range D-Max Utah manual a very

spacious double-cab interior.

reasonable £20,499. The Eiger, Yukon and

So in fact it is a vehicle that can be

Utah are also available in automatic.

used for both work and leisure, and is

Overall, there was nothing to be

comfortable and easy to handle even on

disappointed about in driving this pick-up,

the tightest of Island roads. With six-speed

and it is sure to be a winner with many

manual transmission, the turn of a dial

Islanders looking for a vehicle with

changes it from two to four-wheel drive,

strength, versatility and reliability.

TEST DRIVEN ON THE ISLAND
BY PETER WHITE

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R. Hunt Ltd • Pritchetts Way • Rookley • PO38 3LT • Tel: [phone]

www.visitislandlife.com

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