Isuzu takes another step forward with the launch of future diesel engine; New! 2.2 Ddi MAXFORCE…The FORCE of FUTURE

Isuzu launches the future diesel engine, New! 2.2 Ddi MAXFORCE…The FORCE OF FUTURE with a New! 8-speed REV TRONIC automatic transmission, to stimulate the market in the final stretch, stronger, faster, more fuel efficient than before, responding to more usage needs, with the lowest CO2 level in its class, both in the Isuzu D-Max and MU-X, as well as the New! 3.0 Ddi MAXFORCE for those who want a high-powered engine. The Isuzu D-Max pickup price range is from 558,000 to 1,284,000 baht and the MU-X multi-purpose vehicle price range is from 1,194,000 to 1,771,000 baht, available at Isuzu showrooms nationwide from November 28, 2024 onwards.

Tri Petch Group, by Mr. Takashi Hata, President of Tri Petch Isuzu Sales Co., Ltd., revealed that “As a global leader in diesel engines, Isuzu has developed the future diesel engine, New! 2.2 Ddi MAXFORCE…The FORCE of FUTURE. The new engine accelerates faster, has higher power, but provides more fuel efficiency, meets more usage needs and has the lowest CO2 level in its class. It is available in both Isuzu D-Max and MU-X, which have been tested based on the Isuzu standards for a distance equivalent to 2,200,000 kilometers, ensuring that this engine is powerful, durable, and fuel-efficient, most suitable for the market. Ready to deliver excellent performance, this latest engine can also support carbon-neutral fuel or work in conjunction with other alternative energy sources in the future. It is considered as a diesel technology that will truly define the future of driving.

In addition, a new power transmission system has been introduced, including a New! 6-speed manual transmission, Genius Sport Shift, which has adjusted the gear ratio to be suitable for working with the New! 2.2 Ddi MAXFORCE engine and the New! 8-speed automatic transmission with Rev Tronic sport driving mode provides continuous gear ratios at all speeds, responds quickly, accurately, smoothly, for a more fun driving. A new lineup of MU-X The Next Peak RS model, 2.2 Ddi MAXFORCE engine, Isuzu V-Cross 4x4 4-door ZP A/T, 3.0 Ddi MAXFORCE engine, and Isuzu D-Max Spark 4x4 A/T, 3.0 Ddi MAXFORCE engine has also been added. It comes with a new color "Elbrus Grey Opaque" in all Isuzu D-Max models. We are very confident that the future diesel engine technology of New! 2.2 Ddi MAXFORCE and New! 3.0 Ddi MAXFORCE, will be able to meet the needs of customers who want excellent vehicle performance together with fuel efficiency and also environmental friendliness."

The future diesel engine, New! 2.2 Ddi MAXFORCE…The FORCE of FUTURE delivers a maximum power of 163 horsepower at 3,600 rpm, maximum torque of 400 Nm at 1,600 - 2,400 rpm, better acceleration and overtake speed with up to 56% higher low speed torque. The New! 2.2 Ddi MAXFORCE…The FORCE of FUTURE, the future diesel engine that we have developed to offer a faster acceleration, higher power, but better fuel efficiency by up to 10.7% (data from the ECO Sticker on the Hi-Lander 2-door L, extra urban condition), meets more usage needs and has the lowest CO2 level in its class. This new engine comes with the New! 250Mpa high-pressured diesel commonrail system and new! high-performance MULTI-CORE ECM, New! E-VGS electronically controlled variable turbocharger, New! high swirl combustion chamber for perfect combustion efficiency, New! Extra-low-friction pistons and extra-strong molded cylinder block, with a new Hi-flow engine lubrication system. For the New! 3.0 Ddi MAXFORCE engine, it comes with a maximum power of 190 horsepower at 3,600 rpm and a maximum torque of 450 Nm at 1,600 - 2,600 rpm with a new MULTI-CORE ECM, high efficiency, another alternative for the usage requiring extra high power.

The introduction event of the future diesel engines, the New! 2.2 Ddi MAXFORCE and New! 3.0 Ddi MAXFORCE…The FORCE of FUTURE, was held spectacularly at Chang International Circuit, Buriram Province. The event included a driving performance test by journalists, an engine exhibition, a variety of vehicle displays of Isuzu D-Max and MU-X, both standard models from the factory and special decorated vehicles, totaling 23 units, including various booths from partners. In addition, there were special talks on stage with famous racing drivers and car gurus who were a part of the performance test, and a special show from famous artists -- Win-Metawin and Maprang-Alisa driving MU-X and Isuzu D-Max using alternative energy from the HVO-mixed fuel, a new generation biodiesel fuel synthesized from used vegetable oil, aligned with the "Multi-pathways to Carbon Neutrality" policy of Isuzu.

Experience the future diesel engines, New! 2.2 Ddi MAXFORCE and New! 3.0 Ddi MAXFORCE The FORCE of FUTURE, in Isuzu D-Max and MU-X at Isuzu showrooms nationwide from November 28, 2024 onwards, also at Thailand International Motor Expo 2024 at Challenger Hall, IMPACT Muang Thong Thani during November 29 - December 10, 2024.