Pick-up manufacturer Isuzu has tracked down a D-Max that’s covered more than 350,000 miles.
The Japanese firm’s UK division launched a campaign to try and find the highest mileage D-Max, and the winner – a 2014 D-Max Eiger 2.5TD – has clocked up 351,364 and remains in daily service. That’s an average of 43,750 miles per year.
Purchased new from Bob Gerard Isuzu in Leicester, the D-Max actually belongs to nearby Vauxhall dealer, Aston Melton Mowbray, and is used to help deliver and collect vehicles nationwide.
Still going strong on its original engine and manual gearbox, the only major repair outside of regular servicing and consumables was a new rear differential in 2021.
James Jeal, from Aston Melton Mowbray, said: “When the business was looking for a vehicle capable of towing 3.5-tonnes on a daily basis back in 2012, we wanted something that would not only do the job but would also prove to be the most cost-effective for the business, at which time the Isuzu D-Max became the obvious choice.
“It’s extremely important for us to have vehicles we can rely on for our vehicle deliveries and the D-Max has been fantastic for our business, so much so that when we needed to add another tow vehicle to our fleet, we once again chose an Isuzu D-Max for the job.”
Brian Wheeler, Product Manager at Isuzu UK, commented: “Isuzu is renowned for the durability and robustness of its pick-up and this truck is a living testament to that reputation. It is fantastic to see a vehicle with this mileage used every day for towing and continuing to be a reliable workhorse for the business it serves.”
