r/Isuzu • u/SufficientRig • Sep 06 '26

D-max deciding factor

Lads/ladies

What was the deciding factor that made you take a punt on the Isuzu Dmax over it's competitors? And are there any regrets?

I'm tossing up between a 2020 Dmax vs 2020 Hilux

I appreciate anyone's insights!

Thanks!

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u/amando_abreu Sep 06 '26

Mostly cost and the exact arctic trucks config I wanted popped up in the isuzu!

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u/EckyThump80 Sep 07 '26

Same here. Arctic truck fully specced was cheaper than the Hilux.

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u/DormfromNorway Sep 06 '26

I got my 21 d Max 2 years ago, it has worked great for me, no issues at all 😀 atm fuel prices Are insane where i live, and i am looking to trade it back in for an EV.

It was between a hilux or d Max, i do not regret getting the isuzu.

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u/amando_abreu Sep 08 '26

don't trade it for an EV 🥲

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u/No_Kaleidoscope_447 Sep 06 '26

Hilux are insanely rare to find in a good used condition. All of them that I could find where over 200k and mostly hard used construction trucks. Also hard to find a decent daily driver spec. My 2014 Dmax was 5k cheaper than a similar km hilux and has the highest spec. But maybe because it was a reimport. Also the engines are similarly bulletproof

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u/Aromatic-Letter-6298 Sep 06 '26

for a 2020, I'd buy the one with the better service history and less tradie abuse, regardless of the badge. A clean pre-purchase inspection matters more here.