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Saturday, 17 October 2026

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Isuzu UTE · Manufacturer news

2019 SuperUte Round 2: D-MAX Takes Maiden Victory In Perth

The Caltex Delo® Racing Isuzu D-MAX SuperUte at the hands of Tom Alexander #22 has taken its maiden win in 2019 ECB SuperUte Championship race 4 and again in race 6, in the process winning 2019 PIRTEK Perth SuperNight (Round 2).

Isuzu UTE · Manufacturer news

Limited Edition Isuzu D-MAX X-RUNNER: Born To Freestyle

Isuzu UTE Australia (IUA) is excited to announce the arrival of the limited edition 19MY Isuzu D-MAX X-RUNNER, available in showrooms 1st May 2019. Limited to only 645 units, the X-RUNNER will be available to purchase for $54,990 Drive Away in two finishes; Pearl White (exclusive to X-RUNNER) and Magnetic Red.

Isuzu UTE · Manufacturer news

Refreshed 19MY D-MAX and MU-X driving customer satisfaction

Having recently been awarded two of Australia’s premier Customer Satisfaction Awards by Roy Morgan; the ‘2018 Car Manufacturer of the Year’ and the ‘2018 Best of the Best’ awards, Isuzu UTE Australia (IUA) has introduced a number of updates to the 19MY D-MAX and MU-X range. These updates are positioned to continue IUA’s growth within Australia’s two most highly-contested segments; the 1-Tonne Ute and Large SUV segments.

Isuzu UTE · Manufacturer news

SUPERUTES ADELAIDE ROUND WRAP UP

The forecast for the Superloop Adelaide 500 was always looking to create challenging conditions and it delivered as promised. The temperatures reached 42°C on Friday and continued through Saturday with a cool change to 27°C on Sunday morning for our third and final race.

Isuzu UTE · Manufacturer news

IUA Announces New Management Structure

Following 10 years of continuous growth in the Australian market since inception in 2008, Isuzu UTE Australia (IUA) has announced a new Management Structure from the 1st of April 2019 with a focus on continued growth for the next decade.

Isuzu UTE · Manufacturer news

D-MAX Superute Impresses During Testing Ahead Of Adelaide 500

The latest research from Roy Morgan has further validated Isuzu UTE Australia’s continual drive for excellence for our customers, with IUA taking out the “Best of the Best” at the Roy Morgan Customer Satisfaction Awards for 2018. The ‘Best of the Best’ award goes to the company that achieved the highest customer satisfaction of all 32 winners at the 2018 Annual Roy Morgan Customer Satisfaction Awards.

Isuzu UTE · Manufacturer news

Customer Satisfaction is Driving the Isuzu D-MAX and MU-X

The latest research from Roy Morgan has further validated Isuzu UTE Australia’s continual drive for excellence for our customers, with IUA taking out the “Best of the Best” at the Roy Morgan Customer Satisfaction Awards for 2018. The ‘Best of the Best’ award goes to the company that achieved the highest customer satisfaction of all 32 winners at the 2018 Annual Roy Morgan Customer Satisfaction Awards.

Isuzu UTE · Manufacturer news

Isuzu D-MAX Joins ECB SuperUtes Championship

Isuzu UTE Australia (IUA) is excited to announce a motorsport partnership with Ross Stone Racing (RSR) and Caltex Australia, with Tom Alexander racing an Isuzu D-MAX in the 2019 ECB SuperUtes Series.

Suzuki · Manufacturer news

All-new Jimny launches in Australia

The Jimny embodies the character of the one-and-only, small, lightweight 4X4 vehicle following nearly 50 years of worldwide popularity.

Isuzu UTE · Manufacturer news

Isuzu UTE Surpasses Sales Records With 10th Consecutive Year of Growth

Driven towards a target of 10 years of continual growth to commemorate the 10th Anniversary in Australia since starting in 2008, Isuzu UTE Australia (IUA) has established a new annual sales record of 27,640 vehicles in 2018 — successfully growing the two-car brand by 7.1% compared with 2017, according to the annual VFACTS report published by the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries.

Isuzu UTE · Manufacturer news

Isuzu UTE Shows True Colors For 'Day For Daniel'

For the sixth consecutive year, Isuzu UTE Australia (IUA) will be proudly supporting the Daniel Morcombe Foundation’s annual ‘Day for Daniel’, on Friday the 26th of October. The Foundation’s national day of child safety and protection awareness is held on the final Friday of October — with the Foundation encouraging everyone to wear red in honour of Daniel.

Isuzu UTE · Manufacturer news

Isuzu UTE Celebrates 10 Years in Australia

October 2018 marks a major milestone for Isuzu UTE Australia (IUA), celebrating 10 years since inception in October 2008. Launching locally with the internationally branded D-MAX, IUA took on the ultra-competitive 1-tonne Ute market with its powerful and efficient 3.0L common-rail turbo diesel engine and in doing so not only cemented its position locally, but is also the biggest export market outside of Thailand.