The D‑Max Blade, a collaboration between Isuzu and the Walkinshaw Automotive Group, was developed locally as a hardcore four‑wheel drive. It has 3mm steel bash plates, Aussie‑tuned and lifted suspension, light truck construction all‑terrain tyres and Blade‑specific design enhancements. But, without extra power and torque, is the Blade actually worth $15,000 more than the LS‑U+ on which it's based?