Isuzu D-Max Blade: Tougher Aussie-tuned ute spied

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Isuzu D-Max Blade: Tougher Aussie-tuned ute spied

Walkinshaw’s take on the

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has been spied in Melbourne, previewing what upgrades we can expect to see on the beefed-up dual-cab ute.

The so-called Isuzu D-Max Blade is the first collaboration between the ********* brand and the *********** performance modification specialist.

It won’t be Walkinshaw’s first attempt at making a dual-cab even more rugged, having recently launched the limited-edition

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, and previously heavily fettled the Holden Colorado to make the HSV SportsCat from 2018 to 2020.

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The new D-Max Blade will likely sit on top of the Isuzu ute range, with a focus on off-road performance.

It’s

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that Isuzu would bring out a tougher-looking version of its D-Max ute, with a

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from July detailing the Blade’s modifications.

The filing noted a ride height increase of 26.5mm up front and 29mm at the rear thanks to ******* wheels and different springs, along with a sailplane, high-mounted brake light, wheel-arch cladding, and a sump guard.

Axle ratings and ****** vehicle mass (GVM) are unchanged, indicating the Blade will stack up against the

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as a main rival.

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The Thunder brings a tougher look but ******** mostly unchanged in terms of extra capability, with a steel bull bar, fender flares and a sports bar the key additions.

Like the Mazda, the D-Max Blade will be fully warrantied and carry Isuzu’s six years of coverage.

Despite the visual tweaks, the Blade will likely retain the D-Max’s 3.0-litre turbo-diesel four-cylinder engine, which produces 140kW of power and 450Nm of torque.

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These spy photos depict what appears to be a production-ready model with camouflage whatsoever. At this stage there’s still no confirmation on specific launch timing.

Walkinshaw has collaborated with other international manufacturers to produce a tough ute in the past.

The *********** brand has previously worked with Mitsubishi to produce the

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, as well as Volkswagen for various previous-generation

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W-Series models, among others.

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