THE NEW ISUZU D-MAX 2.2 HOISTS ITS FIRST AWARD FOLLOWING NEW PICK-UP’S DYNAMIC LAUNCH

• 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.

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ABOUT ISUZU
Isuzu was founded in 1916 in Japan and started importing vehicles to the UK in 1987, starting with the legendary Isuzu Trooper model.

In 2026, the Isuzu D-Max pick-up range is leading the charge, either powered by the new 2.2 diesel engine or the zero-tailpipe emission BEV (Battery Electric Vehicle) powertrain, the UK’s first fully capable battery electric pick-up.

With towing capabilities of 3.5 tonnes, a payload that exceeds 1 tonne, and renowned 4x4 technology, the D-Max range is suitable for those who need a reliable pick-up for their everyday business requirements.  Isuzu has earned a reputation as ‘The Pick-up Professionals’ and aims to meet the individual needs of every customer, with its pick-up range that is tough, strong, and built to go the distance.