Isuzu Motors South Africa will produce just 150 units of the new D-Max X-Rider Black, each powered by the brand’s 1.9-litre turbodiesel engine. Here’s what they cost…
- X-Rider Black badge returns to D-Max line-up
- Just 150 units will be produced in Struandale
- 3 derivatives available, priced from R664 100
Back in March 2024, the X-Rider badge officially returned to the Isuzu D-Max range in South Africa. Now, the Japanese brand has rolled out a limited-edition version called the D-Max X-Rider Black.
Of course, this name will be a familiar one to many local bakkie fans, with Isuzu having launched an X-Rider Black based on the previous-generation D-Max back in 2019. The 2025 iteration will again be built at the automaker’s Struandale factory in the Eastern Cape, though just 150 units will be produced (and spread across Mzansi and “other African markets”).
Every example will be numbered and come complete with a special plaque fitted to the left-side inner fender. Mimicking the X-Rider line-up on which it’s based, just 3 double-cab derivatives will be on offer. There is thus a 6-speed manual variant and a 6-speed automatic derivative, each in 4×2 guise, as well as a 4×4 automatic version. In each case, power comes from the standard 1.9-litre, 4-cylinder turbodiesel engine delivering 110 kW and 350 Nm.
The D-Max 1.9TD X-Rider Black 4×2 6MT is priced at R664 100 (a premium of R11 600), while the D-Max 1.9TD X-Rider Black 4×2 6AT comes in at R685 600 (R11 800 more than the standard X-Rider equivalent) and the D-Max 1.9TD X-Rider Black 4×4 6AT at R770 400 (up R12 600).
So, what sets the X-Rider Black apart from the standard X-Rider? Well, as you’ve no doubt already guessed, the colour black positively dominates the package. There’s the “Onyx Black” paintwork as well as gloss-black 18-inch alloy wheels (with red “Isuzu” lettering on the black centre caps).
The package furthermore includes a tubular (black, of course) sportsbar complete with a black plate featuring the “X” motif in red. The front fascia and grille surround gain a “Gun Metallic” finish (similar to that of the D-Max V-Cross), while decals run down the bakkie’s flanks. Round back, the black tailgate decal features a silver outline. Interestingly, the X-Rider Black features precisely the same cabin upgrades as the standard X-Rider.
What does the Isuzu D-Max X-Rider Black cost in SA?
| DERIVATIVE | PRICE |
| Isuzu D-Max 1.9TD X-Rider Black 4×2 6MT | R664 100 |
| Isuzu D-Max 1.9TD X-Rider Black 4×2 6AT | R685 600 |
| Isuzu D-Max 1.9TD X-Rider Black 4×4 6AT | R770 400 |
The prices above include a 5-year/120 000 km warranty and a 5-year/90 000 km service plan (with intervals of 15 000 km).
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How many units of the Isuzu D-Max X-Rider Black will be produced?
A: Just 150 units will be produced and sold in South Africa and other African markets. Each vehicle will be numbered with a special plaque.
Q: What are the different derivatives and prices for the D-Max X-Rider Black?
A: The three available derivatives and their prices are:
- D-Max 1.9TD X-Rider Black 4×2 6MT: R664 100
- D-Max 1.9TD X-Rider Black 4×2 6AT: R685 600
- D-Max 1.9TD X-Rider Black 4×4 6AT: R770 400
Q: What engine powers the D-Max X-Rider Black?
A: All derivatives of the D-Max X-Rider Black are powered by a 1.9-litre, 4-cylinder turbodiesel engine that delivers 110 kW and 350 Nm of torque.
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