Isuzu D-Max Arctic Trucks AT35 is rugged and ready

MANILA: In collaboration with BFGoodrich, Isuzu UK's show-special D-Max Arctic Trucks AT35, code-named Basecamp, was recently used as a support vehicle at Red Bull Hardline, the world's most challenging downhill mountain bike event, which made its eighth appearance in Wales' Dyfi Valley.

The most difficult track in Red Bull Hardline history was attempted to be survived by thirty of the best and bravest riders in the world.

Jackson Goldstone, a Canadian rider, won the competition with a spectacular victory over a number of massive jumps, boulder drops, and a brand-new freeride section for 2022. British competitors Joe Smith and Taylor Vernon, who came in second and third, were behind Goldstone by six and a half seconds at the finish line.

The Red Bull Hardline event's official vehicle, the expedition-ready Isuzu D-Max Arctic Trucks AT35 Basecamp, is finished in Obsidian Gray with a primarily black color scheme and built to conquer all types of terrain.

The truck has an iKamper SkyCamp Mini 3.0 rooftop tent, which is portable and lightweight and has a Skyview window and the company's iconic World Map. This is attached to a sturdy gullwing side and rear access door Gearmate hardtop canopy made of black metal.

Inside the load bed, the vehicle is equipped with an ARB Outback Solutions modular roller drawer system, with a durable carpet finish. Along with providing luggage space, the system also incorporates a fridge and a slide-out kitchen unit, which includes a 3-burner gas stove and a 12-liter collapsible sink.

Underpinning the capable and rugged Isuzu D-Max Arctic Trucks AT35 are distinctive 17-inch black Arctic Trucks alloy wheels, fitted with 35-inch BFGoodrich LT315/70 R17 Mud-Terrain tires.

Arctic Trucks Managing Director, Peter Smith, said: “Basecamp really lived up to its name here! As the most extreme downhill mountain biking event of its kind, Red Bull Hardline presents a demanding challenge, not only for the riders and their bikes but also for the support vehicles.

Our extensive re-engineering of the D-Max AT35s body, frame, suspension and drivetrain, combined with the additional equipment, ensured it tackled the mountainous terrain and changeable surface conditions with comfort and ease; providing a perfect base of operations for the entire event, wherever support was needed, up or down the mountain.”

Martin Thompson, BFGoodrich Brand Manager, said: “This is a vehicle designed to access even the harshest of terrain, so naturally it’s equipped with our BFGoodrich Mud Terrain tires, these are our toughest mud terrain tyres ever, providing aggressive traction for on and off-road adventures. These tires look fantastic on such a standout expedition vehicle!”

The Isuzu D-Max Arctic Trucks AT35, which starts at £47,999 (P3.2 million) in the UK, has been expertly re-engineered with considerable improvements to the body, structure, gearbox, suspension, and tires.

With no reduction in payload or towing capability, the new flagship model of the D-Max line maintains its standing as a commercial vehicle. It also has Isuzu's five-year/125,000-mile guarantee.

Photos from Isuzu UK

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