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Isuzu D-Max Arctic Trucks AT35:
Most extreme D-Max ever sold
Isuzu is launching the most extreme D-Max to its already comprehensive model line-up.
he new Isuzu D-Max Arctic
Trucks AT35 is engineered to
excel in the most arduous
terrain, whether in the wilds of
the British countryside or on
building sites in the city.
Available in either double-cab or extended-cab
configurations, the AT35 is the most
extraordinarily capable pick-up that Isuzu UK
has ever put on sale. It is priced from £30,995.
Standing out from the crowd in terms of both its
unprecedented off-road capabilities as well its
aesthetics, the AT35 builds on the strong and
durable platform of the multi-award winning DMax. In addition to the high levels of standard
equipment, a comprehensive accessories list
allows customers to spec their AT35 according
to their unique requirements.
Arctic Trucks is a vehicle engineering specialist,
developing and building 4x4 vehicles able to
conquer the most challenging conditions for
over 25 years. The Isuzu D-Max Arctic Trucks
AT35 will be the first Arctic Trucks pick-up in the
UK that can be ordered directly from a vehicle
manufacturer’s dealer network.
The AT35 retains the impressive one-tonne
payload and 3.5-tonne towing (braked)
capacities that have helped keep the Isuzu DMax one of the most popular pick-ups for those
seeking an exceptional workhorse with low
running costs.
Enhanced running gear
The AT35 introduces several key hardware
enhancements, ensuring extraordinary off-road
capability that is unprecedented in the UK.
Suspension is re-engineered with Fox
Performance Series shocks, which help 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 challenging, slippery conditions.
These huge 35-inch tyres are specifically
engineered for off-road surfaces, with the
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rubber fitted to 17”x10” wheels, considerably
larger than the standard D-Max. The vehicle
accommodates larger diameter tyres and
boasts wider extended flares, giving the AT35 a
securely planted and powerful look.
The combined effect of Arctic Trucks
specialised suspension and larger tyres is a
ride height 125mm higher than the equivalent
standard 4x4 Isuzu D-Max. With the increased
ground clearance comes greater approach,
departure and break-over angles, capable of
tackling the harsh Icelandic terrain or the steep
slate slopes of Wales. In addition, drivers and
passengers will 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. To create
this space-making design, 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.
Strong chassis, powerful engine, manual and
auto transmissions
The AT35 is based on the same tough and
durable chassis of the Isuzu D-Max chassis. It is
made of high tensile strength steel with crossmember 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.
Under 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 pickup models on the market and buyers of the
double-cab AT35 can also select auto
transmission. 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 fourwheel 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 it finds itself
in front of.
Low running costs
Despite being the most capable pick-up ever to
be launched onto the UK market, buyers and
operators will benefit from the same ultra-low
running costs that all Isuzu D-Max owners
enjoy. This is thanks to a competitive 42E
insurance rating, low-cost finance packages
and a comprehensive three-year / 60,000 mile
warranty package. In addition, costs are kept
low by 12,000-mile or 24-month service
intervals, three years recovery and assistance
cover, a three-year paint warranty, and a sixyear anti-corrosion warranty.
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