MOTORING NEWS - Isuzu Motors South Africa (IMSA) has added more exclusivity and appeal to its bakkie range with the introduction of the X-Rider Black - a limited edition all-black model available as part of its popular double cab line-up.
"The X-Rider has been a fantastic addition to the existing Isuzu line-up in South Africa, creating a niche of its own with its distinctive styling elements and upmarket features that set it apart from the rest of the range," says Dominic Rimmer, executive of technical services.
The X-Rider has been received exceptionally well by South African customers, after initially being introduced in 2016 as a 700-unit limited edition. However, demand for the X-Rider led to it being added as a permanent fixture of the Isuzu bakkie range last year.
"The success of the X-Rider proves that there is strong demand for a tough and reliable bakkie that also looks great and offers an extensive range of added-value content," Rimmer says. "With the limited-edition X-Rider Black, we're ramping up this exclusivity to offer Isuzu bakkie buyers something even more special."
This limited edition version of the X-Rider is painted exclusively in "Black Meet Kettle" body colour, for an aggressive and distinctive appearance, with the extensive list of unique features incorporated in the standard X-Rider package.
This includes a bold black front bumper guard, projector headlamps with integrated LED daytime running lights, as well as front fog lamps. Eye-catching 18" alloy wheels with red Isuzu badges further enhance the dynamic stance of this model. Blacked-out B-pillars, black side steps and a black sports bar in the load bay rounds it off.
The bar features the X-Rider logo, which is also applied to the front doors and rear tailgate. A tonneau cover is also provided - naturally finished in black.
The bakkie's cabin has X-Rider flair, with black leather seats picked out with red bolster stitching and the X-Rider logo embroidered on the headrest.
Red stitching is also used on the leather-trimmed steering wheel embossed with the red Isuzu badge, and on the gear lever.
Piano black trim on the vents, radio and front console give the cabin a modern and sophisticated touch, with the same treatment used on the door trim inserts that incorporate a red "X" in keeping with the theme.
DETAILS
The Isuzu bakkie range comes standard with Isuzu Complete Care, comprising a five year or 120 000km bumper to bumper warranty and Isuzu Roadside Assistance, a five year, unlimited km anti-corrosion warranty and a five year or 90 000km service plan.
Service intervals are every 15 000km or 12 months. Extended cover can be purchased for roadside assistance, service plans and maintenance plans.
Model range: KB250 Double Cab X-Rider Black 4x2 MT - R426 300; KB250 Double Cab X-Rider 4x2 MT - R407 800 and KB250 Double Cab X-Rider 4x4 MT - R454 100.
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