The Isuzu D-Max V-Cross, which has been on sale since 2016 and is one of only two pickup trucks available in India, has received an update for 2026. As part of the model year update, the D-Max V-Cross gets a few exterior design tweaks, more features and a truncated powertrain line-up. Let’s delve deep into the updated D-Max V-Cross range.
2026 Isuzu D-Max V-Cross price and powertrains
Price range is Rs 25.5 lakh-30.28 lakh
The 2026 D-Max V-Cross prices start at Rs 25.5 lakh, a Rs 1.23 lakh increase over the outgoing model due to the discontinuation of the base 4x2 powertrain. Like the prior model, the D-Max V-Cross is available in two core trim levels: Z and Z Prestige. Both of them have ‘Standard’ and ‘Premium’ variant labels, though Isuzu doesn’t specify what they entail. Confusing nomenclature aside, here’s the full 2026 D-Max V-Cross price list:
Powering the 2026 D-Max is a 1.9-litre diesel engine that churns out 163hp and 360Nm, paired with a 6-speed manual or a 6-speed automatic gearbox. Earlier, the engine and gearbox were available with a 4x2 powertrain, but following the 2026 update, 4x4 remains the only option. However, an auto-locking differential is now standard fit for all Isuzu D-Max V-Cross variants.
2026 Isuzu D-Max V-Cross colour options
Seven paint options
Isuzu offers seven exterior colours for the 2026 D-Max V-Cross, namely Black Mica, Galena Grey, Nautilus Blue, Red Spinel Mica, Silky White Pearl, Silver Metallic and Splash White. These are monotone shades and are available for all variants. As for the interior, the D-Max V-Cross sports an all-black finish, but top-spec variants get brown leatherette seats and trim on the dashboard and door linings.
2026 Isuzu D-Max V-Cross variant-wise features
Z
Powertrains: 1.9D 4x4 MT, 1.9D 4x4 AT
- 2 airbags
- ABS with EBD
- Traction control
- Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
- Hill descent control
- Emergency Brake Assist (EBA)
- Brake Override System (BOS)
- Front seatbelt pre-tensioners with load limiters
- 3-point seatbelts and occupant detectors for all seats
- ISOFIX child seat anchors
- Rear defogger
- Transfer case protector
- Shift-on-fly 4WD with high torque mode
- Auto-locking differential
- 18-inch steel wheels with wheel cover
- 7-inch infotainment touchscreen
- Wired Android Auto and Apple CarPlay
- 4-speaker sound system
- Idle stop-start
- Passive entry and start system
- Adjustable headrests
- 6-way manually-adjustable driver’s seat
- Leatherette-wrapped steering wheel
- Steering-mounted controls
- Automatic climate control
- Electrically foldable and adjustable outside rearview mirrors (ORVMs)
- 60:40 split rear seat
- 12V/120W power outlets
- USB Type-C and Type-A charging ports
- Powered driver window with auto up/down
- Full-sized spare wheel
- LED indicators in ORVM housings
- Body-coloured door handles
Z Prestige
Powertrains: 1.9D 4x4 MT, 1.9D 4x4 AT
Features over Z
- Tyre-pressure monitoring system (TPMS)
- Blind-spot monitor
- 10.3-inch infotainment touchscreen
- Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay
- 6-speaker sound system
- 360-degree camera
- Front and rear powered windows with auto up/down and anti-pinch
- Full-sized alloy spare wheel
- Fog lamps
- Roof rails
- Side rails
- 18-inch alloy wheels
- Chrome door handles
- 6-speaker surround sound system
- Shark-fin antenna
- Piano black interior trim
- 6 airbags (AT only)
- Hill start assist (AT only)
- 6-way powered driver’s seat (AT only)
- Cruise control (AT only)
- Leatherette-accented seats (AT only)
- 8-speaker surround sound system (AT only)
- DEF level indicator (AT only)
Which 2026 Isuzu D-Max V-Cross variant should you buy?
The majority of feature upgrades for the 2026 D-Max V-Cross are concentrated in the Z Prestige variants. In fact, certain essentials, such as 6 airbags, cruise control, hill start assist and a DEF level indicator, are available only in the range-topping D-Max V-Cross Z Prestige 4x4 AT, priced at Rs 30.28 lakh. If you can skip these features and are fine with a manual gearbox, the D-Max V-Cross Z Prestige 4x4 MT gets you most of the goodies added with the 2026 update at Rs 27 lakh, which is a neat middle ground.
All prices are ex-showroom, India.
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