D-MAX X-Runner Offers Fresh Looks and Leather Luxury

EAGLE FARM, AUSTRALIA – April 8, 2011: Hero car in Isuzu Ute’s MAX RUN CHALLENGE 2011 fuel economy competition is the D-MAX X-Runner, a newly-released special value, limited edition crew ute offering an extra $5,000 worth of features for affordable drive away prices.

D-MAX X-Runner comes in both 4x4 and 4x2, auto or manual and features black leather seats with ventilation perforations in the centre pads, stylish slim-line side-steps, a chrome ‘nose job’ with mesh grille, bonnet protector garnish and fog light bezels, plus Bluetooth™ connectivity, special ‘X-Runner’ front side striping and up back a chrome sports bar with an integrated high-mount brake light array.

Drive away pricing starts at just $37,490* for the LS-based 4x2 manual X-Runner while the 4x4 LS-U-based top model is just $42,990* drive away for the manual. Production is limited to 210 which will be available through participating Isuzu UTE dealers. The LS-U 4x4 crew ute is the most popular model in the D-MAX ute and cab/chassis range.

Powered by arguably the least-stressed turbo-diesel engine in the class, D-MAX X-Runner shares its common-rail direct-injection 3-litre with Isuzu’s 2-tonner truck range, delivering close to class best fuel economy and strong performance from up to 360 Nm of torque from just 1800rpm, all with Isuzu’s peerless reputation for reliability and longevity.

As it is based on the D-MAX LS and LS-U high series models, X-Runner also features high-ride suspension, 16” alloys, body-colour front bumper and wheel arch flares, projector headlights, front fog lights, power fold in/out door mirrors, chrome rear step bumper and lockable tailgate.

Inside there’s a premium six-speaker audio, double bin centre console, roof console and electro-luminescent instrumentation. Air-con, cruise, dual airbags, ABS and remote entry are standard.

X-Runner 4x4 tows up to 3-tonne, the 4x2 up to 2.5t.

The D-MAX X-Runner to be driven from Melbourne to Cairns in the Max Run Challenge economy run competition is a 4x2 manual fitted with a hard tonneau and is lugging around 260kg of BCF camping gear. The Challenge entrant who guesses closest to the litres of diesel used on the drive will win an X-Runner 4x2 manual, all the BCF gear worth $10,000 and a year’s supply of Mother Energy Drink., all up value close to $50,000. Details on www.isuzuute.com.au/maxrun.

*Prices are for ABN holders. Metallic or mica exterior finish is $300 extra.