Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) - On 27 November 2019, the Samarkand Automobile Plant (SamAuto) presented the ISUZU D-Max pickup truck. The concept of “universal design” is implemented in the car, which makes it equally convenient for transporting people as well as for transporting goods. The car will be available in 3 versions and 7 colors. Sales will start in January 2020.

 “Since 2002, the Isuzu D-Max pickup truck has been manufactured worldwide by the Japanese company Isuzu Motors. Over the years, cars have traveled millions of kilometers in a variety of climatic conditions and received a number of improvements. For production in Uzbekistan, the second generation of the Isuzu D-Max modifications of 2017 was chosen. Pickups run on diesel, which is environmentally friendly and economical in consumption. The chassis of this model is equipped with reliable ISUZU units that have shown excellent performance. ISUZU D-Max is one of the best in its class in handling thanks to the coordinated work of the steering and wheel suspension. It is distinguished by confident management and maintaining balance even in difficult road conditions,” Husen Kobilov, Deputy General Director of the Samarkand Automobile Plant, said.

For Uzbeks, Isuzu D-Max will be available in three versions:

-D-MAX SAHAR with a single-row cabin, 2 passenger seats, an engine capacity of 2.5 liters and a manual gearbox;

-D-MAX OKSUS with a two-row cabin, 4 passenger seats, an engine capacity of 2.5 liters and a manual gearbox

-D-MAX IRBIS with a double-row cabin, 4 passenger seats, an engine capacity of 3 liters and an automatic transmission.

The pick-up capacity is 865–1100 kg.

Traditionally, in ISUZU vehicles, special attention is paid to the safety of the driver and passengers. The Isuzu D-Max, in accordance with Japanese standards, received a high-strength steel cabin, an energy-absorbing front part, side shock-absorbing trims and airbags with pre-tensioned belts.

The colors of the pickup are represented by white, silver metallic, gray metallic, obsidian gray, black, blue and red. The interior of the car combines black trim elements, chrome details and pleasant to the touch materials. Wide door arches provide easy access to the cabin, and inside there is enough space for comfortable accommodation of passengers.

Sales of the ISUZU D-Max pickup truck will start in January 2020, and pre-order is currently open. The price will vary from 270 to 380 million soums.