IAB Report - Isuzu X-series pick-up displayed at 2014 Thailand Motor Expo

Powered by a 2.5-litre diesel engine.

Among the lineup of Isuzu products displayed at the 2014 Thailand International Motor Expo is the X-series lifestyle pick-up. Showcased in the extended cab 'Speed' variant, the X-series pick up was joined by a pair of special edition D-Max vehicles and Isuzu's SUV, the MU-X.

The Isuzu X-series range is broadly divided into two models, namely the Speed and the Highlander. Based on the D-Max, the X-series range targets the buyer who's looking for a lifestyle pick-up positioned alongside the workaholic and off-road friendly D-Max.

On the outside, the vehicle gets a bodykit, 16-inch alloys wheels, and X-series specific stickers. And as expected, the cabin is a bit different from the regular version of the pick-up. In the Speed guise, it gets a red accent for the centre console and the door trims and the seats get a patch of red fabric on them. And unlike the better specced Highlander version, Speed doesn't come with steering mounted controls or the touchscreen infotainment system.

Powering the vehicle is a 2.5-litre diesel engine that makes 100 PS (98.63 bhp) of max power at 3,600 rpm and 320 Nm of max torque between 1,800 and 2,800 rpm. It's mated to a 5-speed gearbox as standard, but a 5-speed automatic version is available in the 4-door Highlander configuration, too. In terms of safety, dual airbags, ESC (Electronic Stability Control), and ABS come standard.

Also read: Isuzu D-Max special editions showcased at the Thailand Motor Expo

The Speed variant on display is 5,190 mm long, 1,775 mm wide, and 1,695 mm tall. It boasts a ground clearance of 200 mm which might not be adequate for proper off-roading, but the X-series isn't made for that, either.