Isuzu D-Max Stealth rolls in

ISUZU Malaysia yesterday launched the stylish, new limited-edition Isuzu D-Max “Stealth” pick-up truck. “The Stealth is purposefully decked out with exclusive designs and strong features that will surely turn heads and hearts” says the company.

Based on the highly dependable and capable D-Max 4x4 Premium Automatic model, the Stealth features the amazing new 1.9-litre Ddi Blue Power engine that has earned the admiration and accolades of critics and fans alike who acknowledge that the new powerplant packs enough technology to revolutionise the pickup truck market.

Available in Stallion Black Metallic and Silky White Pearl, the D-Max Stealth will however remain an elusive sight on Malaysian roads as only an exclusive 180 units of it will be produced.

Developed on a design theme of premium urban pick-up, the D-Max Stealth gains much of its aggressive looks from liberal use of blackened components that replace the chromed parts.

These include the front grille, headlamps, fog lamps, bumper garnish, roof rails and rear bumpers.

The grille features a fine silver accent line that flows across the entire front and has a matching line running through the new front spoiler, giving the D-Max Stealth a distinctive and sporty outlook.

To add to its exclusivity, the Stealth receives special two-tone 18inch alloy rims with an embossed “Stealth” emblem, while the doors and tailgate have Stealth decals to further identify this as an extraordinary D-Max.

The tailgate also comes with the feather-touch assist feature, making opening and shutting it a cinch.

The pièce de résistance on the DMax Stealth lies in its retractable side steps, the first of its kind offered as standard on a pick-up truck.

When doors are closed, the side steps stealth-ily stow neatly away beneath the body, maintaining the vehicle’s smooth body contours.

When any door is opened, the side step (just on that door’s side) deploys to gently allow easy ingress and egress from the vehicle. An automatic welcome light below the vehicle provides further sure-footedness.

Inside, there are red and black combination seats. Using a mix of premium leather and fabric, the seats have stitched “Stealth” logos in the leather backs for a more exclusive outlook.

The interior has been accentuated with a dark grey headlining, while the trim garnish are finished in piano black, in keeping with the overall theme. Accenting them are the air vent knobs that have been finished in chrome.

As a premium urban truck, the DMax Stealth gains some valuable tools to tackle the urban jungle, including first-in-class front and rear digital video recorders (DVR).

Able to record in full HD for both front and rear cameras in daylight or at night, the system automatically records onto its 32GB SD card when the engine is fired up.

Using motion detectors, it can also detect and record, when the vehicle is parked, any movement within its 140-degree angle of view or when

it senses an impact to the vehicle.

The camera can then play back on the owner’s mobile device through Wi-Fi and the IROAD app which can be downloaded from Apple App Store of Google Play.

Another handy feature for urban drivers is another first-in-class offering, the “around view monitor” (AVM) with 3D image guide.

Using four cameras around the vehicle, the system offers ease of manoeuvring as it automatically provides a choice of bird’s eye view or 3D view when reverse gear is selected.

Drivers can also manually activate the AVM with the push of a button on the dashboard to check surroundings for added assurance. Coupled to this is the additional front parking sensors that allow for easier positioning of the vehicle in tight spots. The sensors will automatically activate when the vehicle begins to move and cuts off above speeds of 25km/h.

It will then reactivate when the vehicle slows down to 20km/h. Drivers can also opt to shut the system off manually, in situations such as when off-roading or over low hazards.

The D-Max Stealth comes with a special seven-year unlimited mileage warranty and is available at all authorised Isuzu showrooms nationwide since yesterday, with prices starting from RM125,799.20 in Peninsular Malaysia, RM128,176.20 in Sabah and RM128,220.30 in Sarawak. All those prices are on-theroad and without insurance.

Early bird purchasers (private registration only) who register their vehicles during this month will be further entitled to a free sports roll bar or opt to purchase a T-Lid Cover (worth RM5,500), for only RM2,000, while stocks last.

*Please note that the “Stealth” name does NOT mean the vehicle is invisible to traffic police radar guns or “speed trap” cameras!