Mercedes-Benz isn’t the only pickup manufacturer taking reservations for its next-gen model.

The new generation Isuzu D-Max is due to arrive in the UK in the spring, and Isuzu has now opened the order books for this well-respected model.

The new 2017 model year Isuzu D-Max

The big change with the new model is that it has a brand new 1.9-litre turbo diesel engine. As far as I know, this will be the smallest engine in the UK one-tonne pickup sector. It’s certainly a bold move when manufacturers such as Volkswagen are going in the opposite direction and using larger-bore V6 engines to attract buyers and provide effortless torque.

Isuzu says that the new engine will produce 164 PS and 360Nm of torque. The new model will retain the 1 tonne payload and 3.5 tonne towing capacity of the existing D-Max. It will also meet Euro 6 standards without the need for AdBlue.

As with previous D-Max models, the Shift-On-The-Fly 4×4 will be available, allowing drivers to switch in and out of four wheel drive while on the move.

The new D-Max will come with a class-leading five-year / 125,000-mile warranty and will require 12,000-mile / 24-month servicing.