Isuzu has ended its teasing of the limited run D-Max 45 after a single positing on social media, by revealing the first special edition variant of the current D-Max since its market debut two years ago.
From KB to D-MaxIts exact production numbers being unknown, the D-Max 45, as per its designation, celebrates 45 years of assembly in South Africa originally at the now defunct Kempston Road plant Gqeberha, and then later, the current Struandale facility owned by Isuzu since 2017 following the departure of General Motors (GM).
Known since its first generation as the KB before adopting the globally used D-Max moniker six years ago, the 45 uses the semi-luxurious LSE trim grade as a base, but with a number of visual differences, some derived from the flagship V-Cross .
Whats new?Externally, the adaptations comprise gloss black 18-inch alloy wheels with a silver centre caps, the gloss black grille and lower air intake from the V-Cross, black fog lamp surrounds and 45 commemorative badging on the tailgate.
While still fitted with the no-cost extra tow bar and side-steps, the D-Max 45 receives a spray-on binliner and, its biggest difference from the standard LSE and V-Cross, a black canopy sourced from specialist canopy manufacturer, Rhinoman.
