IÆm a bit surprised to hear that the sales of GMÆs D-Max variants are so slowà It seems like IÆm seeing them everywhere I turn around (and I live in a small town). --- In addition to countless private owners, even some of the local exterminators have started to upgrade their fleets to include several Colorados/Canyons lately.




Anyway, here are some thoughts that IÆve been having about the ônewö Isuzuà




VS.



^^^ I sincerely hope that the rounded fenders of the D-Max make it onto the US version! --- ThereÆs just something about that Spock 'raised-eyebrow' wheel opening treatment on the Chevy/GMC thatÆs never worked for me.



Breaking it downà




^^^ You have to admit ità ThatÆs one solid-looking frame.





^^^ At first I was really hoping they would offer the Isuzu Diesel (or at least the 3.5 DI), but after seeing it, IÆm kinda liking the Alternator Placement on the GM Inline-5!





^^^ If this is the new G-80 that I saw demonstrated in a GMC Infomercial a while back, itÆs practically (if not 100% full-on) an Automatic Locking Dif - rather than the old familiar G-80 Limited Slip. --- The new-and-improved model will kick-in and provide traction even with one rear tire completely off the ground.



I guess IÆll just have to wait and see one for myself, in-person, before I can honestly & fairly decide what I think. [ -shrug- ]




Oh, and while IÆm at ità

Is it just ME, or does anyone else see IsuzuÆs influence here as wellà




VS.



^^^ The lines may be softer and rounder, and the appointments more plush and luxurious - but somehow, personally, IÆm still seeing a lot of the PantherÆs DNA.


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