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Time of India
14 hours ago
- Automotive
- Time of India
Tesla Model Y bookings open in India for Rs 22,220; here's all you need to know
Tesla has finally arrived in India and has officially opened online reservations for its highly anticipated Model Y SUV in the country. Tesla fans and car enthusiasts who have been waiting for a long time can now book the Model Y. The electric luxury SUV is now available for booking across India at just Rs 22220. Let's explore its price, available variants, key features, and the steps to reserve one. Tesla's entry into India gets a boost After years of speculations and anticipations, Tesla is finally taking concrete steps to enter the Indian market. The Model Y is a sleek, all-electric compact SUV known for its impressive range, cutting-edge technology, and stellar performance. The base price of the car is Rs 59.89 lakh (ex-showroom), which is a premium choice among EV customers. Along with this, there are two variants of it in India right now: Rear Wheel Drive (RWD) Long Range RWD Why is Model Y a game-changer for India? Range and performance: The Model Y offers an impressive WLTP driving range of 500 km on a full charge, perfect for India's urban and semi-urban commuting needs. It also accelerates from 0 to 100 km per hour in as little as 5.9 seconds (in Performance variants). The Long Range RWD goes an extra mile with a range of 622 km and accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 5.6 seconds. As well as its top speed is 201 km/h, further making it premium-oriented. Cutting-edge technology: Tesla's renowned Autopilot system, minimalist interior design, and large touchscreen infotainment system redefine the driving experience. Sustainability: With rising environmental concerns and the government's push for electric mobility, the Model Y aligns best with India's green vision. According to Times Bull, customers can avail of this self-driving technology for an extra cost of Rs 6 lakh. New Model Y is gorgeous Tesla's priority delivery locations Currently, Tesla has announced that the deliveries will start in Phase 1 with priority cities including Mumbai, Pune, Delhi, and Gurugram. The other cities will receive deliveries in the second phase. Ways to book the Model Y in India As the online bookings are now live on Tesla's official website. Byers must complete payment in two steps: First, they need to reserve the car with a non-refundable Rs 22,220. Second, a non-refundable Rs 300,000 within seven days. Both prices include TCS (Tax Collected at Source). Note: Please note that the booking amount is non-refundable in case of cancellation. FAQs Q. Will Tesla begin right-hand drive manufacturing in India? Currently, the Model Y of Tesla cars is imported from Germany and Shanghai; there are no local manufacturing plans confirmed yet. Q. What's the deal with full self-driving (FSD) in India? FSD is offered as an optional Rs 6 lakh upgrade, but several advanced features, such as auto lane change, still await regulatory approval.
The Advertiser
18 hours ago
- Automotive
- The Advertiser
Isuzu D-Max EV could top $100,000 in Australia
The Isuzu D-Max EVhas been priced and specified in the UK, and if Isuzu Ute Australia (IUA) follows suit the electric dual-cab 4×4 ute could cost more than $100,000 when it arrives here. IUA is yet to announce local pricing, specs or launch timing for the first D-Max electric vehicle (EV), which will be launched in Norway later this year, followed by Thailand and the UK, where it will be released in early 2026. Revealed in April, the D-Max EV will be a critical vehicle for IUA, where its only two existing models – the diesel-powered D-Max ute and the related MU-X large SUV – will be hit with increasing CO2-related financial penalties under the federal government's New vehicle Efficiency Standard (NVES) from this month. CarExpert can save you thousands on a new D-Max. Click here to get a great deal. However, local demand for the first D-Max EV could be significantly impacted by a price premium that, based on the UK model lineup, could amount to about $30,000 over an equivalent diesel D-Max. In Britain, the range-topping D-Max eV-Cross has been priced at £62,495 plus VAT sales tax – substantially more than the £40,900 price of that market's equivalent diesel-powered V-Cross variant. While a direct currency conversion is less relevant, the same price difference applied to Australia's premium D-Max X-Terrain variant (currently priced at $70,500 before on-road costs), would see a fully loaded D-Max EV priced at around $108,000 plus on-roads. An extended-cab D-Max EV will also be available in the UK, priced at £59,995, but even the entry-level dual-cab electric variant called the eDL40 will cost £60,995 in Britain – over £20,000 ($A40,000-plus) more than the diesel variant on which it's based. Given the cheapest dual-cab 4×4 pickup version of the D-Max currently costs more than $50,000 in Australia, the same price premium would see the dual-motor four-wheel drive D-Max EV priced above $90,000. Australia's first electric ute was the LDV eT60, which was initially launched at $92,990 before on-road costs in late 2022. Following significant discounts since then, it has attracted just 117 sales to June 2025. But while the eT60, which will soon be replaced by the new eTerron 9, was a rear-wheel drive dual-cab which claimed a 330km driving range on the European WLTP standard, the D-Max EV will be offered exclusively with a dual-motor permanent four-wheel drive powertrain offering a claimed range of just 263km under the same test cycle. It will, however, match its diesel equivalent/s with a 1000kg payload and 3500kg towing capacity, as well as similar off-road credentials – despite exchanging rear leaf springs for coil springs in a DeDion rear suspension setup. For reference, the eTerron 9 will bring 430km of range (WLTP), a power output of 325kW and the same 3.5-tonne tow rating. The D-Max EV combines a front axle-mounted electric motor producing 43kW/108Nm with a rear motor delivering 97kW/217Nm to offer a combined total of 140kW/325Nm, matching the D-Max's 3.0-litre four-cylinder turbo-diesel for power but falling 125Nm short. Its 66.9kWh under-floor battery can be DC fast-charged at up to 50kW is claimed to offer 20-80 per cent charging in one hour, with 11kW AC home charging said to provide a 0-100 per cent charge in 10 hours. Top speed is listed at just 128km/h and kerb weight increases by about 200kg of the X-Terrain to 2350kg. However, the D-Max EV otherwise offers similar performance figures to its diesel equivalents, including claimed 0-100km/h acceleration in 10.1 seconds, 210mm of ground clearance (down from 240mm), a 600mm fording depth (down from 800mm), and slightly less generous approach and departure angles of 30.5 and 24.2 degrees respectively. Apart from front quarter and rear 'EV' badging, a grille with blue highlights, and a CCS charging port instead of a diesel fuel filler, the electric D-Max looks almost identical to its dual-cab 4×4 diesel stablemates both inside and out. Inside, there is a 9.0-inch infotainment touchscreen with smartphone mirroring, a 7.0-inch digital instrument cluster, dual-zone climate control and heated front seas. The D-Max EV will be offered in Europe in two trim levels, both riding on 18-inch wheels and featuring an energy-saving Eco mode and four levels of selectable brake energy regeneration. First revealed in concept form in March 2024, the D-Max EV could be the next all-electric ute (as opposed to plug-in hybrid utes like the BYD Shark 6, GWM Cannon Alpha PHEV and Ford Ranger PHEV) to arrive in Australia after the eTerron 9. Electric versions are expected of the top-selling Ranger, the next-generation Toyota HiLux due in 2026, and the all-new Kia Tasman that launches this month. IUA told CarExpert in February it was considering the release of several electrified versions of the D-Max, including mild-hybrid (MHEV), plug-in hybrid (PHEV), full electric (EV) and even fuel-cell electric (FCEV) and extended-range electric (EREV) powertrains to meet NVES emissions targets. At the time, Isuzu Ute Australia (IUA) deputy general manager Sadanori Sugita confirmed the D-Max EV would be launched in Australia "in the near future", before IUA managing director Junta Matsui said the company would not lock in any electrified powertrains until full details of the NVES had been announced. "We haven't decided anything yet, frankly speaking," he said. "We leave our options open. We try to minimise the impact to the market of course. "We're talking to the product development team, talking to Isuzu in Japan, and of course talking to the government side, because not many details have been disclosed yet, even though NVES is going to start in July." The NVES officially commenced on January 1 this year and fines for exceeding CO2 emissions limits started accruing on July 1, before becoming payable in 2028. It sets specific emissions targets that reduce between 2025 and 2029, for both 'Type 1' passenger cars and 'Type 2' heavy vehicles like the D-Max, which currently produces between 177g/km (for 1.9-litre turbo-diesel variants) and 207g/km of CO2 in 3.0-litre dual-cab 4×4 form. While all D-Max variants are therefore under the 2025 NVES Type 2 target of 210g/km, that CO2 limit will reduce to just 110g/km in 2029. However, Mr Matsui said both the MU-X and D-Max will remain NVES-compliant in the long-term, with the help of electrified powertrains. "We're going to find a way for sure. We're going to make a nice balance," he said. "We try to find a nice balance between being fit for purpose for the Australian people and coping with the NVES targets." MORE: Everything Isuzu Content originally sourced from: The Isuzu D-Max EVhas been priced and specified in the UK, and if Isuzu Ute Australia (IUA) follows suit the electric dual-cab 4×4 ute could cost more than $100,000 when it arrives here. IUA is yet to announce local pricing, specs or launch timing for the first D-Max electric vehicle (EV), which will be launched in Norway later this year, followed by Thailand and the UK, where it will be released in early 2026. Revealed in April, the D-Max EV will be a critical vehicle for IUA, where its only two existing models – the diesel-powered D-Max ute and the related MU-X large SUV – will be hit with increasing CO2-related financial penalties under the federal government's New vehicle Efficiency Standard (NVES) from this month. CarExpert can save you thousands on a new D-Max. Click here to get a great deal. However, local demand for the first D-Max EV could be significantly impacted by a price premium that, based on the UK model lineup, could amount to about $30,000 over an equivalent diesel D-Max. In Britain, the range-topping D-Max eV-Cross has been priced at £62,495 plus VAT sales tax – substantially more than the £40,900 price of that market's equivalent diesel-powered V-Cross variant. While a direct currency conversion is less relevant, the same price difference applied to Australia's premium D-Max X-Terrain variant (currently priced at $70,500 before on-road costs), would see a fully loaded D-Max EV priced at around $108,000 plus on-roads. An extended-cab D-Max EV will also be available in the UK, priced at £59,995, but even the entry-level dual-cab electric variant called the eDL40 will cost £60,995 in Britain – over £20,000 ($A40,000-plus) more than the diesel variant on which it's based. Given the cheapest dual-cab 4×4 pickup version of the D-Max currently costs more than $50,000 in Australia, the same price premium would see the dual-motor four-wheel drive D-Max EV priced above $90,000. Australia's first electric ute was the LDV eT60, which was initially launched at $92,990 before on-road costs in late 2022. Following significant discounts since then, it has attracted just 117 sales to June 2025. But while the eT60, which will soon be replaced by the new eTerron 9, was a rear-wheel drive dual-cab which claimed a 330km driving range on the European WLTP standard, the D-Max EV will be offered exclusively with a dual-motor permanent four-wheel drive powertrain offering a claimed range of just 263km under the same test cycle. It will, however, match its diesel equivalent/s with a 1000kg payload and 3500kg towing capacity, as well as similar off-road credentials – despite exchanging rear leaf springs for coil springs in a DeDion rear suspension setup. For reference, the eTerron 9 will bring 430km of range (WLTP), a power output of 325kW and the same 3.5-tonne tow rating. The D-Max EV combines a front axle-mounted electric motor producing 43kW/108Nm with a rear motor delivering 97kW/217Nm to offer a combined total of 140kW/325Nm, matching the D-Max's 3.0-litre four-cylinder turbo-diesel for power but falling 125Nm short. Its 66.9kWh under-floor battery can be DC fast-charged at up to 50kW is claimed to offer 20-80 per cent charging in one hour, with 11kW AC home charging said to provide a 0-100 per cent charge in 10 hours. Top speed is listed at just 128km/h and kerb weight increases by about 200kg of the X-Terrain to 2350kg. However, the D-Max EV otherwise offers similar performance figures to its diesel equivalents, including claimed 0-100km/h acceleration in 10.1 seconds, 210mm of ground clearance (down from 240mm), a 600mm fording depth (down from 800mm), and slightly less generous approach and departure angles of 30.5 and 24.2 degrees respectively. Apart from front quarter and rear 'EV' badging, a grille with blue highlights, and a CCS charging port instead of a diesel fuel filler, the electric D-Max looks almost identical to its dual-cab 4×4 diesel stablemates both inside and out. Inside, there is a 9.0-inch infotainment touchscreen with smartphone mirroring, a 7.0-inch digital instrument cluster, dual-zone climate control and heated front seas. The D-Max EV will be offered in Europe in two trim levels, both riding on 18-inch wheels and featuring an energy-saving Eco mode and four levels of selectable brake energy regeneration. First revealed in concept form in March 2024, the D-Max EV could be the next all-electric ute (as opposed to plug-in hybrid utes like the BYD Shark 6, GWM Cannon Alpha PHEV and Ford Ranger PHEV) to arrive in Australia after the eTerron 9. Electric versions are expected of the top-selling Ranger, the next-generation Toyota HiLux due in 2026, and the all-new Kia Tasman that launches this month. IUA told CarExpert in February it was considering the release of several electrified versions of the D-Max, including mild-hybrid (MHEV), plug-in hybrid (PHEV), full electric (EV) and even fuel-cell electric (FCEV) and extended-range electric (EREV) powertrains to meet NVES emissions targets. At the time, Isuzu Ute Australia (IUA) deputy general manager Sadanori Sugita confirmed the D-Max EV would be launched in Australia "in the near future", before IUA managing director Junta Matsui said the company would not lock in any electrified powertrains until full details of the NVES had been announced. "We haven't decided anything yet, frankly speaking," he said. "We leave our options open. We try to minimise the impact to the market of course. "We're talking to the product development team, talking to Isuzu in Japan, and of course talking to the government side, because not many details have been disclosed yet, even though NVES is going to start in July." The NVES officially commenced on January 1 this year and fines for exceeding CO2 emissions limits started accruing on July 1, before becoming payable in 2028. It sets specific emissions targets that reduce between 2025 and 2029, for both 'Type 1' passenger cars and 'Type 2' heavy vehicles like the D-Max, which currently produces between 177g/km (for 1.9-litre turbo-diesel variants) and 207g/km of CO2 in 3.0-litre dual-cab 4×4 form. While all D-Max variants are therefore under the 2025 NVES Type 2 target of 210g/km, that CO2 limit will reduce to just 110g/km in 2029. However, Mr Matsui said both the MU-X and D-Max will remain NVES-compliant in the long-term, with the help of electrified powertrains. "We're going to find a way for sure. We're going to make a nice balance," he said. "We try to find a nice balance between being fit for purpose for the Australian people and coping with the NVES targets." MORE: Everything Isuzu Content originally sourced from: The Isuzu D-Max EVhas been priced and specified in the UK, and if Isuzu Ute Australia (IUA) follows suit the electric dual-cab 4×4 ute could cost more than $100,000 when it arrives here. IUA is yet to announce local pricing, specs or launch timing for the first D-Max electric vehicle (EV), which will be launched in Norway later this year, followed by Thailand and the UK, where it will be released in early 2026. Revealed in April, the D-Max EV will be a critical vehicle for IUA, where its only two existing models – the diesel-powered D-Max ute and the related MU-X large SUV – will be hit with increasing CO2-related financial penalties under the federal government's New vehicle Efficiency Standard (NVES) from this month. CarExpert can save you thousands on a new D-Max. Click here to get a great deal. However, local demand for the first D-Max EV could be significantly impacted by a price premium that, based on the UK model lineup, could amount to about $30,000 over an equivalent diesel D-Max. In Britain, the range-topping D-Max eV-Cross has been priced at £62,495 plus VAT sales tax – substantially more than the £40,900 price of that market's equivalent diesel-powered V-Cross variant. While a direct currency conversion is less relevant, the same price difference applied to Australia's premium D-Max X-Terrain variant (currently priced at $70,500 before on-road costs), would see a fully loaded D-Max EV priced at around $108,000 plus on-roads. An extended-cab D-Max EV will also be available in the UK, priced at £59,995, but even the entry-level dual-cab electric variant called the eDL40 will cost £60,995 in Britain – over £20,000 ($A40,000-plus) more than the diesel variant on which it's based. Given the cheapest dual-cab 4×4 pickup version of the D-Max currently costs more than $50,000 in Australia, the same price premium would see the dual-motor four-wheel drive D-Max EV priced above $90,000. Australia's first electric ute was the LDV eT60, which was initially launched at $92,990 before on-road costs in late 2022. Following significant discounts since then, it has attracted just 117 sales to June 2025. But while the eT60, which will soon be replaced by the new eTerron 9, was a rear-wheel drive dual-cab which claimed a 330km driving range on the European WLTP standard, the D-Max EV will be offered exclusively with a dual-motor permanent four-wheel drive powertrain offering a claimed range of just 263km under the same test cycle. It will, however, match its diesel equivalent/s with a 1000kg payload and 3500kg towing capacity, as well as similar off-road credentials – despite exchanging rear leaf springs for coil springs in a DeDion rear suspension setup. For reference, the eTerron 9 will bring 430km of range (WLTP), a power output of 325kW and the same 3.5-tonne tow rating. The D-Max EV combines a front axle-mounted electric motor producing 43kW/108Nm with a rear motor delivering 97kW/217Nm to offer a combined total of 140kW/325Nm, matching the D-Max's 3.0-litre four-cylinder turbo-diesel for power but falling 125Nm short. Its 66.9kWh under-floor battery can be DC fast-charged at up to 50kW is claimed to offer 20-80 per cent charging in one hour, with 11kW AC home charging said to provide a 0-100 per cent charge in 10 hours. Top speed is listed at just 128km/h and kerb weight increases by about 200kg of the X-Terrain to 2350kg. However, the D-Max EV otherwise offers similar performance figures to its diesel equivalents, including claimed 0-100km/h acceleration in 10.1 seconds, 210mm of ground clearance (down from 240mm), a 600mm fording depth (down from 800mm), and slightly less generous approach and departure angles of 30.5 and 24.2 degrees respectively. Apart from front quarter and rear 'EV' badging, a grille with blue highlights, and a CCS charging port instead of a diesel fuel filler, the electric D-Max looks almost identical to its dual-cab 4×4 diesel stablemates both inside and out. Inside, there is a 9.0-inch infotainment touchscreen with smartphone mirroring, a 7.0-inch digital instrument cluster, dual-zone climate control and heated front seas. The D-Max EV will be offered in Europe in two trim levels, both riding on 18-inch wheels and featuring an energy-saving Eco mode and four levels of selectable brake energy regeneration. First revealed in concept form in March 2024, the D-Max EV could be the next all-electric ute (as opposed to plug-in hybrid utes like the BYD Shark 6, GWM Cannon Alpha PHEV and Ford Ranger PHEV) to arrive in Australia after the eTerron 9. Electric versions are expected of the top-selling Ranger, the next-generation Toyota HiLux due in 2026, and the all-new Kia Tasman that launches this month. IUA told CarExpert in February it was considering the release of several electrified versions of the D-Max, including mild-hybrid (MHEV), plug-in hybrid (PHEV), full electric (EV) and even fuel-cell electric (FCEV) and extended-range electric (EREV) powertrains to meet NVES emissions targets. At the time, Isuzu Ute Australia (IUA) deputy general manager Sadanori Sugita confirmed the D-Max EV would be launched in Australia "in the near future", before IUA managing director Junta Matsui said the company would not lock in any electrified powertrains until full details of the NVES had been announced. "We haven't decided anything yet, frankly speaking," he said. "We leave our options open. We try to minimise the impact to the market of course. "We're talking to the product development team, talking to Isuzu in Japan, and of course talking to the government side, because not many details have been disclosed yet, even though NVES is going to start in July." The NVES officially commenced on January 1 this year and fines for exceeding CO2 emissions limits started accruing on July 1, before becoming payable in 2028. It sets specific emissions targets that reduce between 2025 and 2029, for both 'Type 1' passenger cars and 'Type 2' heavy vehicles like the D-Max, which currently produces between 177g/km (for 1.9-litre turbo-diesel variants) and 207g/km of CO2 in 3.0-litre dual-cab 4×4 form. While all D-Max variants are therefore under the 2025 NVES Type 2 target of 210g/km, that CO2 limit will reduce to just 110g/km in 2029. However, Mr Matsui said both the MU-X and D-Max will remain NVES-compliant in the long-term, with the help of electrified powertrains. "We're going to find a way for sure. We're going to make a nice balance," he said. "We try to find a nice balance between being fit for purpose for the Australian people and coping with the NVES targets." MORE: Everything Isuzu Content originally sourced from: The Isuzu D-Max EVhas been priced and specified in the UK, and if Isuzu Ute Australia (IUA) follows suit the electric dual-cab 4×4 ute could cost more than $100,000 when it arrives here. IUA is yet to announce local pricing, specs or launch timing for the first D-Max electric vehicle (EV), which will be launched in Norway later this year, followed by Thailand and the UK, where it will be released in early 2026. Revealed in April, the D-Max EV will be a critical vehicle for IUA, where its only two existing models – the diesel-powered D-Max ute and the related MU-X large SUV – will be hit with increasing CO2-related financial penalties under the federal government's New vehicle Efficiency Standard (NVES) from this month. CarExpert can save you thousands on a new D-Max. Click here to get a great deal. However, local demand for the first D-Max EV could be significantly impacted by a price premium that, based on the UK model lineup, could amount to about $30,000 over an equivalent diesel D-Max. In Britain, the range-topping D-Max eV-Cross has been priced at £62,495 plus VAT sales tax – substantially more than the £40,900 price of that market's equivalent diesel-powered V-Cross variant. While a direct currency conversion is less relevant, the same price difference applied to Australia's premium D-Max X-Terrain variant (currently priced at $70,500 before on-road costs), would see a fully loaded D-Max EV priced at around $108,000 plus on-roads. An extended-cab D-Max EV will also be available in the UK, priced at £59,995, but even the entry-level dual-cab electric variant called the eDL40 will cost £60,995 in Britain – over £20,000 ($A40,000-plus) more than the diesel variant on which it's based. Given the cheapest dual-cab 4×4 pickup version of the D-Max currently costs more than $50,000 in Australia, the same price premium would see the dual-motor four-wheel drive D-Max EV priced above $90,000. Australia's first electric ute was the LDV eT60, which was initially launched at $92,990 before on-road costs in late 2022. Following significant discounts since then, it has attracted just 117 sales to June 2025. But while the eT60, which will soon be replaced by the new eTerron 9, was a rear-wheel drive dual-cab which claimed a 330km driving range on the European WLTP standard, the D-Max EV will be offered exclusively with a dual-motor permanent four-wheel drive powertrain offering a claimed range of just 263km under the same test cycle. It will, however, match its diesel equivalent/s with a 1000kg payload and 3500kg towing capacity, as well as similar off-road credentials – despite exchanging rear leaf springs for coil springs in a DeDion rear suspension setup. For reference, the eTerron 9 will bring 430km of range (WLTP), a power output of 325kW and the same 3.5-tonne tow rating. The D-Max EV combines a front axle-mounted electric motor producing 43kW/108Nm with a rear motor delivering 97kW/217Nm to offer a combined total of 140kW/325Nm, matching the D-Max's 3.0-litre four-cylinder turbo-diesel for power but falling 125Nm short. Its 66.9kWh under-floor battery can be DC fast-charged at up to 50kW is claimed to offer 20-80 per cent charging in one hour, with 11kW AC home charging said to provide a 0-100 per cent charge in 10 hours. Top speed is listed at just 128km/h and kerb weight increases by about 200kg of the X-Terrain to 2350kg. However, the D-Max EV otherwise offers similar performance figures to its diesel equivalents, including claimed 0-100km/h acceleration in 10.1 seconds, 210mm of ground clearance (down from 240mm), a 600mm fording depth (down from 800mm), and slightly less generous approach and departure angles of 30.5 and 24.2 degrees respectively. Apart from front quarter and rear 'EV' badging, a grille with blue highlights, and a CCS charging port instead of a diesel fuel filler, the electric D-Max looks almost identical to its dual-cab 4×4 diesel stablemates both inside and out. Inside, there is a 9.0-inch infotainment touchscreen with smartphone mirroring, a 7.0-inch digital instrument cluster, dual-zone climate control and heated front seas. The D-Max EV will be offered in Europe in two trim levels, both riding on 18-inch wheels and featuring an energy-saving Eco mode and four levels of selectable brake energy regeneration. First revealed in concept form in March 2024, the D-Max EV could be the next all-electric ute (as opposed to plug-in hybrid utes like the BYD Shark 6, GWM Cannon Alpha PHEV and Ford Ranger PHEV) to arrive in Australia after the eTerron 9. Electric versions are expected of the top-selling Ranger, the next-generation Toyota HiLux due in 2026, and the all-new Kia Tasman that launches this month. IUA told CarExpert in February it was considering the release of several electrified versions of the D-Max, including mild-hybrid (MHEV), plug-in hybrid (PHEV), full electric (EV) and even fuel-cell electric (FCEV) and extended-range electric (EREV) powertrains to meet NVES emissions targets. At the time, Isuzu Ute Australia (IUA) deputy general manager Sadanori Sugita confirmed the D-Max EV would be launched in Australia "in the near future", before IUA managing director Junta Matsui said the company would not lock in any electrified powertrains until full details of the NVES had been announced. "We haven't decided anything yet, frankly speaking," he said. "We leave our options open. We try to minimise the impact to the market of course. "We're talking to the product development team, talking to Isuzu in Japan, and of course talking to the government side, because not many details have been disclosed yet, even though NVES is going to start in July." The NVES officially commenced on January 1 this year and fines for exceeding CO2 emissions limits started accruing on July 1, before becoming payable in 2028. It sets specific emissions targets that reduce between 2025 and 2029, for both 'Type 1' passenger cars and 'Type 2' heavy vehicles like the D-Max, which currently produces between 177g/km (for 1.9-litre turbo-diesel variants) and 207g/km of CO2 in 3.0-litre dual-cab 4×4 form. While all D-Max variants are therefore under the 2025 NVES Type 2 target of 210g/km, that CO2 limit will reduce to just 110g/km in 2029. However, Mr Matsui said both the MU-X and D-Max will remain NVES-compliant in the long-term, with the help of electrified powertrains. "We're going to find a way for sure. We're going to make a nice balance," he said. "We try to find a nice balance between being fit for purpose for the Australian people and coping with the NVES targets." MORE: Everything Isuzu Content originally sourced from:
7NEWS
19 hours ago
- Automotive
- 7NEWS
Isuzu D-Max EV could top $100,000 in Australia
The Isuzu D-Max EV has been priced and specified in the UK, and if Isuzu Ute Australia (IUA) follows suit the electric dual-cab 4×4 ute could cost more than $100,000 when it arrives here. IUA is yet to announce local pricing, specs or launch timing for the first D-Max electric vehicle (EV), which will be launched in Norway later this year, followed by Thailand and the UK, where it will be released in early 2026. Revealed in April, the D-Max EV will be a critical vehicle for IUA, where its only two existing models – the diesel-powered D-Max ute and the related MU-X large SUV – will be hit with increasing CO2-related financial penalties under the federal government's New vehicle Efficiency Standard (NVES) from this month. CarExpert can save you thousands on a new D-Max. Click here to get a great deal. However, local demand for the first D-Max EV could be significantly impacted by a price premium that, based on the UK model lineup, could amount to about $30,000 over an equivalent diesel D-Max. In Britain, the range-topping D-Max eV-Cross has been priced at £62,495 plus VAT sales tax – substantially more than the £40,900 price of that market's equivalent diesel-powered V-Cross variant. While a direct currency conversion is less relevant, the same price difference applied to Australia's premium D-Max X-Terrain variant (currently priced at $70,500 before on-road costs), would see a fully loaded D-Max EV priced at around $108,000 plus on-roads. An extended-cab D-Max EV will also be available in the UK, priced at £59,995, but even the entry-level dual-cab electric variant called the eDL40 will cost £60,995 in Britain – over £20,000 ($A40,000-plus) more than the diesel variant on which it's based. Given the cheapest dual-cab 4×4 pickup version of the D-Max currently costs more than $50,000 in Australia, the same price premium would see the dual-motor four-wheel drive D-Max EV priced above $90,000. Australia's first electric ute was the LDV eT60, which was initially launched at $92,990 before on-road costs in late 2022. Following significant discounts since then, it has attracted just 117 sales to June 2025. But while the eT60, which will soon be replaced by the new eTerron 9, was a rear-wheel drive dual-cab which claimed a 330km driving range on the European WLTP standard, the D-Max EV will be offered exclusively with a dual-motor permanent four-wheel drive powertrain offering a claimed range of just 263km under the same test cycle. It will, however, match its diesel equivalent/s with a 1000kg payload and 3500kg towing capacity, as well as similar off-road credentials – despite exchanging rear leaf springs for coil springs in a DeDion rear suspension setup. For reference, the eTerron 9 will bring 430km of range (WLTP), a power output of 325kW and the same 3.5-tonne tow rating. The D-Max EV combines a front axle-mounted electric motor producing 43kW/108Nm with a rear motor delivering 97kW/217Nm to offer a combined total of 140kW/325Nm, matching the D-Max's 3.0-litre four-cylinder turbo-diesel for power but falling 125Nm short. Its 66.9kWh under-floor battery can be DC fast-charged at up to 50kW is claimed to offer 20-80 per cent charging in one hour, with 11kW AC home charging said to provide a 0-100 per cent charge in 10 hours. Top speed is listed at just 128km/h and kerb weight increases by about 200kg of the X-Terrain to 2350kg. However, the D-Max EV otherwise offers similar performance figures to its diesel equivalents, including claimed 0-100km/h acceleration in 10.1 seconds, 210mm of ground clearance (down from 240mm), a 600mm fording depth (down from 800mm), and slightly less generous approach and departure angles of 30.5 and 24.2 degrees respectively. Apart from front quarter and rear 'EV' badging, a grille with blue highlights, and a CCS charging port instead of a diesel fuel filler, the electric D-Max looks almost identical to its dual-cab 4×4 diesel stablemates both inside and out. Inside, there is a 9.0-inch infotainment touchscreen with smartphone mirroring, a 7.0-inch digital instrument cluster, dual-zone climate control and heated front seas. The D-Max EV will be offered in Europe in two trim levels, both riding on 18-inch wheels and featuring an energy-saving Eco mode and four levels of selectable brake energy regeneration. First revealed in concept form in March 2024, the D-Max EV could be the next all-electric ute (as opposed to plug-in hybrid utes like the BYD Shark 6, GWM Cannon Alpha PHEV and Ford Ranger PHEV) to arrive in Australia after the eTerron 9. Electric versions are expected of the top-selling Ranger, the next-generation Toyota HiLux due in 2026, and the all-new Kia Tasman that launches this month. IUA told CarExpert in February it was considering the release of several electrified versions of the D-Max, including mild-hybrid (MHEV), plug-in hybrid (PHEV), full electric (EV) and even fuel-cell electric (FCEV) and extended-range electric (EREV) powertrains to meet NVES emissions targets. At the time, Isuzu Ute Australia (IUA) deputy general manager Sadanori Sugita confirmed the D-Max EV would be launched in Australia 'in the near future', before IUA managing director Junta Matsui said the company would not lock in any electrified powertrains until full details of the NVES had been announced. 'We haven't decided anything yet, frankly speaking,' he said. 'We leave our options open. We try to minimise the impact to the market of course. 'We're talking to the product development team, talking to Isuzu in Japan, and of course talking to the government side, because not many details have been disclosed yet, even though NVES is going to start in July.' The NVES officially commenced on January 1 this year and fines for exceeding CO2 emissions limits started accruing on July 1, before becoming payable in 2028. It sets specific emissions targets that reduce between 2025 and 2029, for both 'Type 1' passenger cars and 'Type 2' heavy vehicles like the D-Max, which currently produces between 177g/km (for 1.9-litre turbo-diesel variants) and 207g/km of CO2 in 3.0-litre dual-cab 4×4 form. While all D-Max variants are therefore under the 2025 NVES Type 2 target of 210g/km, that CO2 limit will reduce to just 110g/km in 2029. However, Mr Matsui said both the MU-X and D-Max will remain NVES-compliant in the long-term, with the help of electrified powertrains. 'We're going to find a way for sure. We're going to make a nice balance,' he said. 'We try to find a nice balance between being fit for purpose for the Australian people and coping with the NVES targets.'
Perth Now
19 hours ago
- Automotive
- Perth Now
Isuzu D-Max EV could top $100,000 in Australia
The Isuzu D-Max EV has been priced and specified in the UK, and if Isuzu Ute Australia (IUA) follows suit the electric dual-cab 4×4 ute could cost more than $100,000 when it arrives here. IUA is yet to announce local pricing, specs or launch timing for the first D-Max electric vehicle (EV), which will be launched in Norway later this year, followed by Thailand and the UK, where it will be released in early 2026. Revealed in April, the D-Max EV will be a critical vehicle for IUA, where its only two existing models – the diesel-powered D-Max ute and the related MU-X large SUV – will be hit with increasing CO2-related financial penalties under the federal government's New vehicle Efficiency Standard (NVES) from this month. CarExpert can save you thousands on a new D-Max. Click here to get a great deal. Supplied Credit: CarExpert However, local demand for the first D-Max EV could be significantly impacted by a price premium that, based on the UK model lineup, could amount to about $30,000 over an equivalent diesel D-Max. In Britain, the range-topping D-Max eV-Cross has been priced at £62,495 plus VAT sales tax – substantially more than the £40,900 price of that market's equivalent diesel-powered V-Cross variant. While a direct currency conversion is less relevant, the same price difference applied to Australia's premium D-Max X-Terrain variant (currently priced at $70,500 before on-road costs), would see a fully loaded D-Max EV priced at around $108,000 plus on-roads. An extended-cab D-Max EV will also be available in the UK, priced at £59,995, but even the entry-level dual-cab electric variant called the eDL40 will cost £60,995 in Britain – over £20,000 ($A40,000-plus) more than the diesel variant on which it's based. Supplied Credit: CarExpert Given the cheapest dual-cab 4×4 pickup version of the D-Max currently costs more than $50,000 in Australia, the same price premium would see the dual-motor four-wheel drive D-Max EV priced above $90,000. Australia's first electric ute was the LDV eT60, which was initially launched at $92,990 before on-road costs in late 2022. Following significant discounts since then, it has attracted just 117 sales to June 2025. But while the eT60, which will soon be replaced by the new eTerron 9, was a rear-wheel drive dual-cab which claimed a 330km driving range on the European WLTP standard, the D-Max EV will be offered exclusively with a dual-motor permanent four-wheel drive powertrain offering a claimed range of just 263km under the same test cycle. It will, however, match its diesel equivalent/s with a 1000kg payload and 3500kg towing capacity, as well as similar off-road credentials – despite exchanging rear leaf springs for coil springs in a DeDion rear suspension setup. Supplied Credit: CarExpert For reference, the eTerron 9 will bring 430km of range (WLTP), a power output of 325kW and the same 3.5-tonne tow rating. The D-Max EV combines a front axle-mounted electric motor producing 43kW/108Nm with a rear motor delivering 97kW/217Nm to offer a combined total of 140kW/325Nm, matching the D-Max's 3.0-litre four-cylinder turbo-diesel for power but falling 125Nm short. Its 66.9kWh under-floor battery can be DC fast-charged at up to 50kW is claimed to offer 20-80 per cent charging in one hour, with 11kW AC home charging said to provide a 0-100 per cent charge in 10 hours. Top speed is listed at just 128km/h and kerb weight increases by about 200kg of the X-Terrain to 2350kg. However, the D-Max EV otherwise offers similar performance figures to its diesel equivalents, including claimed 0-100km/h acceleration in 10.1 seconds, 210mm of ground clearance (down from 240mm), a 600mm fording depth (down from 800mm), and slightly less generous approach and departure angles of 30.5 and 24.2 degrees respectively. Supplied Credit: CarExpert Apart from front quarter and rear 'EV' badging, a grille with blue highlights, and a CCS charging port instead of a diesel fuel filler, the electric D-Max looks almost identical to its dual-cab 4×4 diesel stablemates both inside and out. Inside, there is a 9.0-inch infotainment touchscreen with smartphone mirroring, a 7.0-inch digital instrument cluster, dual-zone climate control and heated front seas. The D-Max EV will be offered in Europe in two trim levels, both riding on 18-inch wheels and featuring an energy-saving Eco mode and four levels of selectable brake energy regeneration. First revealed in concept form in March 2024, the D-Max EV could be the next all-electric ute (as opposed to plug-in hybrid utes like the BYD Shark 6, GWM Cannon Alpha PHEV and Ford Ranger PHEV) to arrive in Australia after the eTerron 9. Electric versions are expected of the top-selling Ranger, the next-generation Toyota HiLux due in 2026, and the all-new Kia Tasman that launches this month. Supplied Credit: CarExpert IUA told CarExpert in February it was considering the release of several electrified versions of the D-Max, including mild-hybrid (MHEV), plug-in hybrid (PHEV), full electric (EV) and even fuel-cell electric (FCEV) and extended-range electric (EREV) powertrains to meet NVES emissions targets. At the time, Isuzu Ute Australia (IUA) deputy general manager Sadanori Sugita confirmed the D-Max EV would be launched in Australia 'in the near future', before IUA managing director Junta Matsui said the company would not lock in any electrified powertrains until full details of the NVES had been announced. 'We haven't decided anything yet, frankly speaking,' he said. 'We leave our options open. We try to minimise the impact to the market of course. 'We're talking to the product development team, talking to Isuzu in Japan, and of course talking to the government side, because not many details have been disclosed yet, even though NVES is going to start in July.' The NVES officially commenced on January 1 this year and fines for exceeding CO2 emissions limits started accruing on July 1, before becoming payable in 2028. Supplied Credit: CarExpert It sets specific emissions targets that reduce between 2025 and 2029, for both 'Type 1' passenger cars and 'Type 2' heavy vehicles like the D-Max, which currently produces between 177g/km (for 1.9-litre turbo-diesel variants) and 207g/km of CO2 in 3.0-litre dual-cab 4×4 form. While all D-Max variants are therefore under the 2025 NVES Type 2 target of 210g/km, that CO2 limit will reduce to just 110g/km in 2029. However, Mr Matsui said both the MU-X and D-Max will remain NVES-compliant in the long-term, with the help of electrified powertrains. 'We're going to find a way for sure. We're going to make a nice balance,' he said. 'We try to find a nice balance between being fit for purpose for the Australian people and coping with the NVES targets.' MORE: Everything Isuzu
The Irish Sun
a day ago
- Automotive
- The Irish Sun
Mercedes' new CLA 250+ Sport is its most efficient and intelligent car ever but is spoiled by ‘chavvy' feature
IF no one else has the balls to say it, I will. Mercedes is in danger of becoming the Burberry of the car world. Advertisement 5 With this CLA, Mercedes is in danger of becoming the Burberry of the car world Credit: Supplied 5 There are 142 three-pointed stars in that front grille Credit: Supplied 5 The Mercedes CLA offers luxurious design, advanced technology and innovative features Credit: Supplied A leeetle bit chavvy. Just look at all the three-pointed stars on the new CLA. It's absolutely coated in them. There are 142 in that front grille, another 158 in the fancy glass sunroof, plus many more on the wheels, lights and dashboard. Advertisement READ MORE ROAD TESTS I gave up counting at 330. THREE HUNDRED AND THIRTY!!! They should stick a MERCEDES sun strip on it. Y'know, just in case someone thinks it's a BMW. Strip away all that Burberryness and you're left with a truly excellent motor car. The most efficient Mercedes ever. Advertisement Most read in Motors The most intelligent Mercedes ever. Yet it's also the cheapest electric Mercedes ever. Mercedes reveals its new luxury EV with 'superscreen' passengers can play video games or watch Netflix on while on move It's got a 484-mile battery by the WLTP test. We nudged 400 in the real world. A clever two-speed auto gearbox for added efficiency. Advertisement All sorts of aero tricks, including underbody wheel spoilers, to help it slice through the air. Rapid 800v charging to suck up 200 miles of juice in just ten minutes. So it's a proper long-range cruiser that's easy to live with. There's a video camera above that 14in central screen for Teams meetings. Advertisement You can watch YouTube and Disney+. Play Fortnite and Angry Birds. All of the above when parked up, obviously. There's a third passenger screen coming later that will cover up some of those bleedin' stars. Advertisement The 'Hey Mercedes' personal assistant wants to be your friend. We asked her to 'play Raye'. She did. We asked her to 'name that statue of the naked ladies to our left'. Advertisement She did. We asked her: 'Should I buy a Mercedes CLA over a BMW?' She's been taught well. She replied: 'Choosing between a Mercedes CLA over a BMW ultimately depends on your preferences and needs. The Mercedes CLA offers luxurious design, advanced technology and innovative features. Advertisement 'If you seek more details about the Mercedes CLA feel free to ask.' Hang on. I'm having a proper conversation with a car. Like Michael Knight and KITT. Just not chasing baddies. 5 The CLA comes with all sorts of aero tricks, including underbody wheel spoilers, to help it slice through the air. Credit: Supplied 5 Oh look - another 158 three-pointed stars in the fancy glass sunroof Credit: Supplied Advertisement If you're rubbish at parking, no stress. Press a button and watch it shimmy in and out of tight spaces on its own. It's the first Mercedes to have a front trunk, 100 litres of extra storage space under the bonnet. Out on the open road, CLA is everything you'd expect a Merc to be. Advertisement Quiet. Sophisticated. Effortless. And so hovercraft-smooth you'd think it has air suspension. It doesn't. Steel. That's engineering at its best for you. Acceleration is nicely calibrated. Not silly fast. But enough. AMG will add a bit of spice later. Advertisement Actually, that brings me nicely to other versions. There's a smaller 335-mile battery on the way, an estate, 4WDs, and a new 1.5-litre petrol hybrid for those not ready to switch to electric yet. Bonus. The petrol doesn't have all the illuminated stars on the front grille because it needs more cooling. So it's less Burberry. Advertisement Tone down all the bling and I'd give it five stars. KEY FACTS: MERCEDES CLA 250+ SPORT Price: £45,615 Battery: 85kWh Power: 272hp 0-62mph: 6.7 secs Top speed: 130mph Range: 484 miles Charging: 22 mins Out: September
