max and Gulf Autos teams. (Courtesy photo) JEDDAH: The 2011 Isuzu D-Max bagged the Gulf Autos' 2011 automotive awards in recognition of its numerous attributes. The Gulf Autos Award, now in its second year, honors the Isuzu D-Max truck as part of the magazine's recognition of automotive achievements and efforts spearheaded by car manufactures in the Middle East region. “With all we have seen and read about the 2011 D-Max, we felt that it was necessary to put this vehicle to a detailed test before we could unanimously agree on giving it the winning title,” said Tariq Al Nahdi, chief editor at Gulf Autos. “Isuzu has developed a vehicle that matches the needs of all the consumers of this type of vehicle in the region and worldwide as well. It is modern, tough, flexible, economical and has an excellent value for money factor,” he added. As pickup trucks go, the exterior of the D-Max Sonata is attractive and modern, which succeeds in giving it an up-scale flair. The D-Max, with an attractive and modern exterior, is available with three body types – regular cab, crew cab or flat deck. Each are said to be user-friendly and cater to everyone's needs. The interior is spacious. The D-Max can use three powerful and fuel efficient petrol and turbodiesel engines displacing 2.4, 2.5 and 3.0 liters. But, the company says it is the top-of-the-line turbodiesel engine that sets the D
