Isuzu is preparing to launch a new engine for the first time in the world in Thailand by hinting that it will be a 2-liter or larger. Many opinions believe that it will replace the current 1.9-liter turbo diesel engine. It is true that it will be like that, but... canceling the 1.9 is unlikely because Tri Petch Isuzu Sales has just announced the marketing of the D-Max MHEV 1.9-liter turbo. This point is clear that the new Isuzu engine is unlikely to change the entire lineup. Another point to note is the teaser clip that Tri Petch chose to communicate in the D-Max Hi-lander sub-model. It is possible that this new engine will not be available in the top V-Cross. If so, the 3.0-liter turbo diesel will continue as well. And the 3.0-liter turbo should continue as well because the export market, Australia, has just launched a new sub-model using the 3.0-liter Ddi engine, which is the D-Max Blade.

The above information allows us to guess that the power of the new engine. It will be competing with the leading competitors such as the Toyota Hilux Revo with a 2.4-liter turbo diesel engine with 150 horsepower and 400 Nm. of torque, and the Ford Ranger with a 2.0-liter single turbo engine with 170 horsepower and 405 Nm. of torque. The D-Max's 1.9-liter turbo engine is inferior in terms of numbers, with 150 horsepower and 350 Nm. of torque from the factory. To compete with the load in the truck market that requires torque, it makes the D-Max difficult to compete because if the engine is not tuned to increase power, it will be weaker than its competitors. But in the past, it has taken good care of customers, has low spare parts and maintenance, and many customers have modified it. The dealers are strong, and there are many corporate customers. But when Ford has the Ranger 2.0 Turbo 170 horsepower, it makes the power of the competitors more attractive to customers who want an engine with original power from the factory more than the 1.9-liter capacity. And looking to the future where EURO standards are becoming stricter and stricter, it is very important to develop an engine to further develop ISUZU Motor, which must set goals to support the future. But in any case..? It's just a guess. When it really opens, it might be wow. But if it's not wow, at least it's still more powerful than the 1.9-liter turbo diesel. Let's see how the transition from BluePower to MaxForce will be..?

For those interested in trying out the new engine, you can register at this link https://www.isuzu-tis.com/register/maxforce

Article by: Mr.Tra-gul Lintamitr