Isuzu D-Max review

The highly-specced V-Cross’s move into the lifestyle market means the interior look and feel differs wildly throughout the D-Max range. V-Cross versions get leather, soft-touch materials, giant comfy armchairs and a 9.0in infotainment screen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. The graphics are old-school, but the touchscreen is responsive enough and the size suits the interior. Double cabs also get eight grab handles and 10 cupholders, and the D-Max gets extra marks from us for retaining its separate climate control panel.

Space? Plentiful. And that’s for both front and rear-seat passengers (who also benefit from 20mm more shoulder room, higher hip points and more reclined seats in comparison to the predecessor). Storage isn’t in short supply, either, with two gloveboxes and an extra compartment nestled into the top of the dash. And, you know, a mighty great cargo bed just a couple of feet behind you. Family getaways should be a breeze.

Below the V-Cross, all other variants get an 8.0in touchscreen (again with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto). There’s also DAB radio and air con across the range, with the DL40 and V-Cross getting dual zone climate control and a larger 7.0in digital dial display. Heated front seats are standard on all except the Utility trims. It won’t be the most refined ride of your life, but it’s not an uncomfortable place to be. And for a pick-up, that’s as good as it really gets.