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Isuzu debuts new 2.2-litre diesel engine and right-hand-drive D-Max Electric

Craig Cheetham
Thu, 23 Apr 2026

Isuzu has launched a new 2.2-litre diesel model and revealed the right-hand-drive Isuzu D-Max Electric at the 2026 CV Show.

The new Isuzu D-Max 2.2 Diesel uses a new engine to replace the existing 1.9-litre version, delivering improved efficiency along with a new eight-speed automatic alongside the six-speed manual option.

The Isuzu D-Max 2.2 delivers 163PS and 400Nm of torque, while a shift-on-the-fly four-wheel drive system allows switching between high gear two- and four-wheel drive at speeds of up to 62 mph. A low-gear four-wheel drive mode, coupled with rear differential lock and Rough Terrain Mode is standard across the range.

The range of cab options is made up of Single Cab, Extended Cab and Double Cab configurations. The entry-level Utility model is available in Single and Extended Cab, while the DL20 specification comes exclusively as a Double Cab.

The DL40 specification can now be ordered as an Extended Cab and Double Cab, while the top-of-the-range V-Cross is offered as a Double Cab.

Meanwhile, the New Isuzu D-Max Electric was also shown for the first time in right-hand-drive at the event, ahead of sales commencing in 2026.

The model is the first fully electric pick-up in the UK to provide over 1-tonne payload, 3.5-tonne towing capacity and permanent four-wheel drive. It is powered by a 66.9 kWh lithium-ion battery and dual motors located on the front and rear axles, producing a total output of 149.3 kW (45.9 kW front, 103.4 kW rear).

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Will the speed limits change in April on Double Cab Pick ups when they are taxed like cars?

Will the speed limits change in April on Double Cab Pick ups when they are taxed like cars?
The speed limit rules for pick-up trucks will not change, because they have always been different to cars and vans. From the law's perspective, a pick-up truck is usually classed as a 'Dual-Purpose Vehicle' and its speed limits are weight-specific. This Department for Transport (DfT) classifies a dual-purpose vehicle as: "A vehicle constructed or adapted for the carriage both of passengers and of goods or burden of any description, being a vehicle of which the unladen weight does not exceed 2040kg (two imperial tons)" In these circumstances, the speed limits are the same as for cars - 60mph on single carriageways and 70mph on motorways and dual carriageways, assuming the truck is not towing. However, some modern pick-up trucks weigh more than this and are therefore classed as light commercial vehicles, meaning they are subject to van speed limits. This will also not change when their taxation class is reclassified, as it is based on the truck's weight, not its tax classification.
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