The Isuzu D-Max Hi-Lander has been launched as a new entry-level variant in the passenger segment of cars. Now, whether you call it a more affordable form of the V-Cross or a slightly premium version of the standard S-Cab from the commercial segment, I believe the Hi-Lander has come at a good price point bridging the void between the commercial and niche pick-ups. Here's its picture gallery.
One look and you'll notice that the Hi-Lander's front is different from the V-Cross. Its fascia sports halogen headlamps and a redesigned front bumper.
It has a silhouette that remains more or less the same with a typical pick-up styling, but it gets black ORVMs and rides on steel wheels with wheel caps as against the alloys.
On the inside, this new pick-up truck comes equipped with manual air-conditioning and a four-speaker audio system without a touch-screen display system.
This twin-cockpit cabin design also gets a six-way adjustable driver's seat, multiple USB power outlets, and of course, many storage and stowage places.
Its instrument cluster is a part analog and part digital unit with a multi-information display (MID) in between, giving out a chunk load of data.
The carmaker has made dual airbags, Isofix seats, a Brake Override System, ABS with EBD, and even steel underbody protection a standard offering as a part of the safety kit.
Power to the Hi-Lander comes from a 1.9-litre, BS6-compliant turbocharged diesel engine producing 161bhp and 360Nm of torque. It comes mated to a six-speed manual gearbox.
Then, there are a variety of accessories that can be had for this pick-up. These vary from exterior enhancements to interior accessories specially designed for this pick-up.
The most interesting ones, however, are for the pick-up's bed that include a bed-liner over the rail, D-Box with spoiler, hard-lid, sports bar, cargo rails crew, cargo net, a canopy, cargo bike carrier, etc.
Starting at a price of Rs 16.98 lakh, the Isuzu D-Max Hi-Lander is available in seven colours - White Solid, Red Spinal Mica, Galena Grey, Nautilus Blue, Black Mica, Silver Metallic, and Sapphire Blue Mica.
