- New Isuzu D-Max 2.2 wins Best Diesel Double Cab Pick-up award from Diesel & Eco Car magazine
- “Punchy pulling power, towing credentials, updated interior and dependability” help put the new D-Max 2.2 in first place
- New model’s magazine award makes it three in a row for D-Max, following last two years’ honours for the D-Max 1.9 model as Best Used Pick-up and Best Diesel Pick-up
- New D-Max sports a new 2.2-litre turbo diesel engine, new eight-speed automatic transmission option and increased torque of 400 Nm, with 3.5-tonne towing capability, payload of 1,205 kg and shift-on-the-fly four-wheel drive system
The new Isuzu D-Max 2.2 has collected its first national award following its UK dynamic launch last month. Diesel & Eco Car magazine selected the new D-Max as Best Diesel Double Cab Pick-up in its 2026 Diesel Top 40 awards, citing the Isuzu as “once again the dependable, hard-working pick-up champion”.
“The D-Max blends rugged durability with sophistication,” said Ian Robertson, editor and publisher of Diesel & Eco Car. “Its brand new 2.2-litre diesel engine may be modest in size, but it feels genuinely punchy and can tow up to 3,500 kg while offering impressive reliability. A smarter interior, a lengthy list of equipment and strong safety credentials make it appealing for work and lifestyle buyers alike, backed by Isuzu’s long five-year warranty.”
“We’re delighted the new D-Max 2.2 is already continuing in the tracks of its predecessor and collecting awards,” said Managing Director of Isuzu UK, Alan Able. “The new pick-up brings all the robust reliability and capabilities expected from the D-Max, plus improved efficiency and performance from the new 2.2 litre engine, particularly in acceleration, when carrying or pulling heavy loads or heading off road.”
The new Isuzu D-Max 2.2 is offered in Double Cab as well as Single and Extended Cab configurations with a range of trim levels, as well as a Double Cab and Extended Cab Commercial variant that both qualify for flat rate Benefit-in-Kind and 100% capital allowance tax relief.
The new Isuzu D-Max 2.2 comes with a five-year, 125,000-mile warranty, UK and EU roadside assistance, and is available now from the official Isuzu UK dealer network.
