Launched in May 2016, the Isuzu D-Max V-Cross is all set to get a facelift next year in India. A test mule of the updated truck has recently been spied for the first time in the country. Already on sale overseas, the updated D-Max V-Cross gets substantial upgrades inside out and might get a new engine as well.
The 2019 V-Cross will receive a revised front profile with a redesigned grille and bumper. The rear profile will remain largely similar to that of the new range-topping variant which was launched earlier this year with a revised tailgate and rear bumper along with LED taillamps. It is also expected to receive bigger 18-inch wheels as seen on the test mule.
The biggest change, however, in the 2019 D-max V-Cross could be the introduction of a downsized, more powerful diesel engine like the Euro-spec and Asia-spec facelifts. The engine is expected to debut with the mu-X facelift in the country and is also BSVI ready.
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It is a 1.9-litre diesel that develops 150PS/350Nm in the Thai-spec pickup truck, mated to a 6-speed manual/automatic transmission. To put things into perspective, the current India-spec D-Max is powered by a 2.5-litre diesel engine, which is not upgradable to comply with BSVI emission norms. It puts out 134PS/320Nm, mated to a 5-speed manual transmission.
The current Isuzu D-Max is priced between Rs 14.82 lakh – 16.31 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi) in India.
Source: www.cardekho.com
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