Verdict
For just RM500 more, the Isuzu D-MAX 2.2L 4x2 Auto Plus brings a conventional automatic, Bi-LED projector headlamps, a 10-inch screen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, plus a wireless charger. That is a very small premium for daily-use kit. But the Isuzu D-MAX 2.2L 4x4 MT Standard retains four-wheel drive, while both produce 161 hp and 400 Nm and carry the same two airbags, stability control and 76-litre tank. Pick the Standard if four-wheel drive matters; otherwise, the Auto Plus is the sharper buy.
Pick the Isuzu D-MAX 2.2L 4x4 MT Standard if you need four-wheel drive and prefer a six-speed manual while saving RM500.
Pick the Isuzu D-MAX 2.2L 4x2 Auto Plus if you want an automatic plus better lighting and infotainment for only RM500 more.
Key differences
- Price: RM114,171 for the 4x4 MT Standard versus RM114,671 for the 4x2 Auto Plus.
- Transmission: six-speed manual in the 4x4 MT Standard versus six-speed conventional automatic in the 4x2 Auto Plus.
- Gears listed: 6 for the 4x4 MT Standard versus 8 for the 4x2 Auto Plus.
- Driveline: all-wheel drive for the 4x4 MT Standard versus rear-wheel drive for the 4x2 Auto Plus.
- Headlamps: halogen reflector units on the 4x4 MT Standard versus Bi-LED projectors on the 4x2 Auto Plus.
- Infotainment and charging: 7-inch touchscreen and three USB ports in the 4x4 MT Standard versus 10-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and a…
2.2L 4x4 MT Standard
- Four-wheel-drive driveline.
- RM500 lower price.
- Six-speed manual transmission.
- Halogen reflector headlamps instead of Bi-LED projectors.
- Smaller 7-inch infotainment screen without Apple CarPlay, Android Auto or a wireless charger.
- Manual rather than automatic transmission.
2.2L 4x2 Auto Plus
- Conventional automatic transmission for RM500 more.
- Bi-LED projector headlamps.
- 10-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and wireless charging.
- Rear-wheel drive instead of the Standard's four-wheel-drive system.
- Costs RM500 more.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM114,171✓ | RM114,671 |
| Body type | Pickup | Pickup |
| Segment | Truck/4X4 | Truck/4X4 |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM571 | RM571 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC with Variable Geometry Turbocharger and Common-Rail Direct Injection | 16-valve DOHC with Variable Geometry Turbocharger and Common-Rail Direct Injection |
| Capacity | 2,164 cc | 2,164 cc |
| Horsepower | 161 hp at 3,600 rpm | 161 hp at 3,600 rpm |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Diesel | Diesel |
| Bore × Stroke | 80 mm × 94.4 mm | 80 mm × 94.4 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 16.5 | 16.3 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Manual | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 6-speed Manual | 6-speed Automatic |
| Gears | 6 | 8 |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,280 mm | 5,270 mm |
| Width | 1,870 mm | 1,870 mm |
| Height | 1,785 mm | 1,785 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,125 mm | 3,125 mm |
| Weight | 1,915 kg | 1,830 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 76 litres | 76 litres |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Front Tyre | 255/65R17 | 255/65R17 |
| Rear Tyre | 255/65R17 | 255/65R17 |
| Spare Tyre | Full Size | Full Size |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Thailand (CBU) | Thailand (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | Double Wishbones |
| Rear Suspension | Leaf Springs | Leaf Springs |
| Front Wheels | 17" Alloys | 17" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 17" Alloys | 17" Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Hydraulic Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Hydraulic Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 2 (Driver and Passenger) | 2 (Driver and Passenger) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Lane-keeping Assist | No | No |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Halogen Reflector | Bi-LED Projector |
| Taillamps | Normal Bulb | Normal Bulb |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Manual Adjustable, Driver's Seat Height Adjustable | Manual Adjustable, Driver's Seat Height Adjustable |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | 60:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Manual Air-con | Manual Air-con |
| Rear Air-con | Rear AC Vents | Rear AC Vents |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 3 USB | 1 Front, 3 USB, 1 Wireless Charger |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | 7" Touchscreen Infotainment System with 6 Speakers | 10" Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 6 Speakers |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Driver Side One Touch Up and Down | Driver Side One Touch Up and Down |
| Engine Start | Manual Key Ignition | Manual Key Ignition |
| Locks | Remote Control Activation | Remote Control Activation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Backlit Analogue | Backlit Analogue |
| Parking Brake | Handbrake | Handbrake |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 150,000 km | 150,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years | 5 years |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
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2.2L 4x4 MT Standard vs 2.2L 4x2 Auto Plus FAQ
Is the Isuzu D-MAX 2.2L 4x4 MT Standard or Isuzu D-MAX 2.2L 4x2 Auto Plus better?
The 4x2 Auto Plus is better for most buyers because RM500 adds an automatic, Bi-LED headlamps, a 10-inch touchscreen, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and wireless charging. Choose the 4x4 MT Standard only if its four-wheel-drive system is essential.
What is the price difference?
The Isuzu D-MAX 2.2L 4x2 Auto Plus costs RM114,671, which is RM500 more than the RM114,171 Isuzu D-MAX 2.2L 4x4 MT Standard.
Do both variants have the same engine output and safety kit?
Yes. Both use a 2,164 cc diesel producing 161 hp at 3,600 rpm and 400 Nm, with two airbags, ABS/EBD, stability control, rear parking sensors and a reverse camera. The key mechanical difference is four-wheel drive versus rear-wheel drive.
