2016 Isuzu D-Max Arctic Trucks AT35

ORDER BOOKS OPEN FOR UK'S MOST EXTREME PICK-UP: ISUZU D-MAX ARCTIC TRUCKS AT35

◾36 dealers are authorised to sell the ÚK's most extreme pick-up, from 25 July
◾Prices start from £30,999 (CVOTR – Commercial Vehicle On-The-Road)
◾Newest member of award-winning Isuzu D-Max range will be built to order
Those for whom a standard pick-up just isn't tough enough should head to their local Isuzu dealer on 25 July, when order books open for the Isuzu D-Max Arctic Trucks AT35, the most extreme pick-up ever sold through a ÚK franchised dealer network.




The AT35 pick-up will be available from 36 Isuzu dealers* nationwide, whose staff have been specially trained and equipped to act as authorised sales and service representatives for the Isuzu D-Max Arctic Trucks range.

The Isuzu D-Max is renowned for its toughness, durability and impressive payload and towing capabilities, as well as for its refined and comfortable interior and low running costs. It already offers the broadest range of pick-up configurations on the market, with single-, extended- and double-cab bodystyles and five different specification levels, all with a powerful and highly efficient 2.5 twin-turbo diesel engine under the bonnet. The AT35 builds on the strong and durable platform of the multi-award winning D-Max and will bolster the appeal of the range further, offering customers a uniquely capable pick-up unmatched by rivals.



The AT35 is available in two body configurations. The extended-cab (from £30,999 CVOTR**) features rear-opening side access panels, a fold-down rear bench seat, and a braked towing capacity of 3.5 tonnes. The double-cab (from £33,499 CVOTR**) offers a comfortable, refined interior for five adults, and adds climate control and full leather upholstery, and is available with a manual or automatic transmission. (posted on conceptcarz.com) As with all Isuzu D-Max pick-ups, the AT35 offers the peace-of-mind of a 125,000-mile / five-year manufacturer warranty.

William Brown, General Manager at Isuzu ÚK, said: 'The Isuzu D-Max has been a runaway success since its launch four years ago, thanks to its comfortable and refined interior, class-leading load-lugging capabilities, and low running costs and comprehensive warranty. The Arctic Trucks AT35 retains those strong D-Max attributes, and adds totally unprecedented offroad credentials and brutally hardcore looks. We're expecting it to appeal to a wide range of private and commercial buyers.'

In addition to the high levels of standard equipment, a comprehensive accessories list allows customers to spec their AT35 according to their unique requirements, with each unit being built to order.
*Dealers

Dealers authorised for sales and aftersales service of Isuzu D-Max Arctic Trucks AT35:
◾Eaglesham Garage Ltd, Glasgow
◾Ian Grieve (Falkirk) Ltd, Camelon, Falkirk
◾Lloyd (Dumfries), Heath Hall, Dumfries
◾Walkers (Fife Subaru & Isuzu), Cupar, Fife
◾S & S Services, Ayr, Ayrshire
◾M T Vehicle Sales (Premier Truck Hire), Blaydon-on-Tyne, Northumberland
◾Maple Garage Ltd, Flinton, East Riding of Yorkshire
◾Midgley Motor Cars, Skipton, North Yorkshire
◾York Van Centre, York, North Yorkshire
◾HRVS, Sheffield, South Yorkshire
◾R N Golden, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire
◾K T Green, Leeds, West Yorkshire
◾Duckworth, Boston, Lincolnshire
◾Duckworth, Market Rasen, Lincolnshire
◾B & B Tractors, Fauld Lane, Staffordshire
◾Bob Gerard Limited, Great Glen, Leicester
◾Cross Roads Garage, Tredingtion, Warwickshire
◾Imperial Commercials, Mackworth, Derby
◾J W Rigby Car & Commercial, Macclesfield, Cheshire
◾Threeways Garages, Abergele, Conwy
◾David Taylor Garages, Crickhowell, Powys
◾Watts Truck & Van, Cardiff
◾Oliver Landpower, Kings Langley, Hertfordshire
◾Quest, Braintree, Essex
◾Slip End, Luton, Bedfordshire
◾Culverwell Cars, Robertsbridge, East Sussex
◾G & M Motors, Gravesend, Kent
◾Hammonds, Halesworth, Suffolk
◾M J Fews, Wotton Únder Edge, Gloucestershire
◾Warners, Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire
◾Tallis Amos Group, Leominster, Herefordshire
◾Garland, Aldershot, Hampshire
◾Ferndown Commercials, Wimbourne, Dorset
◾White Horse Motors, Exeter, Devon
◾Roger Young Engineering, Saltash, Cornwall
◾John Barr Cars, Crumlin, County Down, Northern Ireland

**Prices (CVOTR – Commercial Vehicle On-The-Road)

Isuzu D-Max Arctic Trucks AT35 Extended-cab (six-speed manual): £30,999

Isuzu D-Max Arctic Trucks AT35 Double-cab (six-speed manual): £33,499

Isuzu D-Max Arctic Trucks AT35 Double-cab (five-speed auto): £34,499

Isuzu D-Max

The Isuzu D-Max is available in three body styles – single-, extended- and double-cab – with prices starting from £14,999 (CVOTR) for the entry-level single cab. The Isuzu D-Max is fitted with a super-efficient 2.5-litre twin-turbo diesel engine, producing 163 PS and 400 Nm of torque, is able to tow a class-leading 3.5-tonnes (braked) while still returning fuel economy of 38.7 mpg (combined), and is available with a six-speed manual or five-speed automatic transmission. (posted on conceptcarz.com)

Since the D-Max launched in 2012, the practical pick-up has helped Isuzu on its way to record vehicle sales. Strong D-Max sales contributed towards a 478% registrations boost since 2009 – and Isuzu ÚK continues to break its own sales records as 6,220 D-Max were snapped up last year – a 13% year-on-year rise.

Source - Isuzu

ISUZU D-MAX ARCTIC TRUCKS AT35: THE MOST EXTREME D-MAX EVER SOLD

◾Isuzu and Arctic Trucks combine to create a pick-up engineered to excel in the most challenging environments
◾Isuzu D-Max Arctic Trucks AT35 retains the durable D-Max chassis, engine and transmissions, and its highly competitive payload and towing capacities
◾The AT35's exclusive 4x4 features come from Arctic Trucks' 25 years' of experience re-engineering pick-up vehicles for sub-zero off-road conditions
◾Newcomer is the first Arctic Trucks pick-up available for ÚK customers to order direct from dealers
◾On sale across the ÚK from July 2016, priced from £30,999

The all-new Isuzu D-Max Arctic Trucks AT35 is a pick-up truck engineered to excel in the most arduous conditions, and is the result of close technical collaboration between two respected off-road and pick-up specialists. Each AT35 is based upon the strong and durable D-Max pick-up vehicle, which is extensively enhanced by Arctic Trucks, a company with a 25 year history in Iceland and Scandinavia as a developer of 4x4 vehicles able to take on the most gruelling terrains and conditions.

Whether in the wilds of the British countryside or on building sites in the city, the AT35 is the most robust and capable pick-up that Isuzu ÚK has ever created. The original 2.5-litre D-Max engine is retained, whilst a number of significant chassis changes have been carried out by Arctic Trucks.

Arctic Trucks bring experience of creating vehicles for all conditions, from severe off-road to the sub-zero, an area in which Isuzu has its own proven success as its D-Max is the best-selling pick-up in the undulating and snow-covered Scandinavian country. In Iceland, Arctic Trucks has enhanced the D-Max for rescue and highland utility work. This experience has heavily influenced the creation of the AT35 now on sale in the ÚK.

The AT35 retains the impressive one-tonne payload and 3.5-tonne towing (braked) capacities that have helped make the Isuzu D-Max one of the most popular pick-ups for those seeking an exceptional workhorse with low running costs. It will be the first Arctic Trucks pick-up in the ÚK that can be ordered directly from a vehicle manufacturer's authorised dealer network. Available in either double-cab or extended-cab configurations, the AT35 is priced from £30,999 for the extended-cab and from £33,499 for the double-cab configuration.

Enhanced running gearThe AT35 introduces several key hardware enhancements, ensuring extraordinary off-road capability unprecedented in a pick-up on sale in the ÚK. Within the Isuzu D-Max model range, suspension is re-engineered exclusively for the AT35 with Fox Performance Series dampers, which helps deliver increased mobility over even the most rutted tracks and brutal boulders.

Special all-terrain Nokian Rotiiva AT tyres endow the AT35 with improved all-round grip in the most slippery conditions. These huge 35-inch tyres are specifically engineered for off-road use and are fitted to 17' x 10' alloy wheels, considerably larger than those on the standard D-Max. The vehicle accommodates the larger diameter tyres and wheels within dramatically-widened wheel-arches, giving the AT35 a securely planted and powerful look.

The specification of the tyres follows Arctic Trucks' assertion that any off-road journey can be completed without the assistance of a winch or other rescue materials. Deflation and inflation of tyres – helped by the AT35's on-board inflation kit – should be part of the adventure. The truck's 35-inch wheels significantly broaden the contact patch and, in certain frozen weather conditions, the tyres are so bulbous they can even allow the car to float on light snow slush.

The combined effect of Arctic Trucks' specialised suspension and larger tyres is a ride height 125mm higher than that of the equivalent standard Isuzu D-Max. With the increased ground clearance comes greater approach, departure and break-over angles. The AT35 sits 55mm higher than a standard double-cab D-Max, making for six degrees' extra approach angle gain, and an added 10 degrees ramp angle flexibility. Furthermore, drivers and passengers benefit from improved all-round visibility, a great advantage for identifying the safest route to an ultimate destination, whether that's across ice fields in Norway or icy moors of North Yorkshire.

Two body configurations

The AT35 is available in double-cab and extended-cab configurations. The extended-cab body was designed from the ground up as an 'open-cab' pick-up. Isuzu's engineers developed a second-row, rear-hinged door, also known as the side-access panel (SAP) on each side of the vehicle. To ensure maximum strength and safety in the event of a collision, the engineers incorporated a one-piece B-pillar into the leading edge of the side access panels.

The result is uninterrupted access to the side of the cabin, ideal when loading large items behind the front seats. The side access panels can be opened from both inside and outside the vehicle. The rear seat cushions fold down from the back panel, creating additional seating, with fold-out thigh supports offering occupants even greater levels of comfort.

Comprehensive standard equipment


A six-speaker audio package with an 'Exciter' speaker in the roof lining, plus iPod/ÚSB/Bluetooth connectivity, provides high-quality sound. Heated and folding door mirrors (including side indicator repeaters) are standard, as is a leather steering wheel with audio and cruise controls.

The double-cab model also includes full leather upholstery for an even more luxurious interior, as well as automatic climate control air-conditioning. This is controlled by a large, circular Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) selector located on the cabin's centre console, which allows occupants to control temperature and fan settings with a single dial. The system automatically maintains the set temperature for optimal passenger comfort.

Exterior standard features include projector headlamps, body-coloured front bumper, chrome trio of door handles, grille and rear bumper, LED rear lights and a rear load liner. The double-cab model also adds roof bars and rear parking sensors for further increased practicality. Custom receiver hitches fitted front and rear are given the Arctic Trucks treatment with style-led covers that hide the points when not in use.

Optional accessories


Buyers have the opportunity to choose from a range of optional accessories to further enhance the interior, the practical functionality and the visual impact of the AT35.

Styling upgrades include an Arctic Trucks Truxedo that provides added security for cargo in the load bed, as well as the Arctic Trucks Sports Bar for improved styling.

Off-road extras include a 27-LED square work light that provides widespread illumination under the darkest skies, skid plates for enhanced under-body protection, and an ARB tyre inflator with inline gauge help the most adventurous continue on their way.

Customers opting for the double cab AT35 can upgrade their infotainment system with the Pioneer AVIC-F860BT audio set-up, DVD and European navigational system with 6.1-inch touchscreen, reversing camera and Parrot Bluetooth kit for wireless calls and music streaming.

Strong chassis, powerful engine, manual and auto transmissions


The AT35 is based on the tough and durable Isuzu D-Max chassis. It is made of high tensile strength steel with cross-member braces to ensure exceptional torsional rigidity and large cross-sectional dimensions for a strong and stable structure. Additional cross braces aid torsional rigidity and also spread the weight of payloads evenly, enhancing the vehicle's laden handling balance, both on- and off-road.

Únder the bonnet of the D-Max Arctic Trucks AT35 is the highly-efficient 2.5-litre twin-turbo diesel engine that delivers 163 PS and 400 Nm torque for all models in the D-Max line-up.

Isuzu offers the largest range of automatic pick-up models on the market and buyers of the double-cab AT35 can also specify auto transmission. (posted on conceptcarz.com) The five-speed automatic features sequential manual shift control so that drivers can take direct control of gear selection for a more engaging experience – or allow the transmission to operate fully automatically to suit their mood and the terrain.

A shift-on-the-fly two- /four- / low-ratio four-wheel drive selector dial is located on the centre console. The system allows drivers to switch between two-wheel drive and high-ratio four-wheel drive at speeds up to 60 mph (100 km/h). Low-ratio four-wheel-drive can be engaged while stationary with the transmission in neutral, and, combined with other Arctic Trucks enhancements, means the AT35 can crawl up and over almost anything.

Low running costs

Source - Isuzu