September 6, 2025 | 12:00am
MANILA, Philippines — There will likely be no value improve for D-Max automobiles for now, regardless of the latest imposition of excise tax on pickup vans, in line with Isuzu Philippines Corp. (IPC).
In an announcement yesterday, IPC mentioned it has not raised the worth of the Isuzu D-Max for its present accessible shares even because the excise tax on pickup vans has kicked in.
The Capital Markets Effectivity Promotion Act, which took impact in July, eliminated the exemption of pickup vans from excise tax.
The tax may go as excessive as 50 p.c, relying on the car’s promoting value.
Whereas the imposition of excise tax is anticipated to lift pickup truck costs throughout the business, IPC determined to maintain costs secure to make sure the D-Max stays a sensible alternative for customers.
Via this transfer, clients should buy and benefit from the D-Max through the peak shopping for season with out extra value pressures.
IPC is encouraging customers to inquire and buy the D-Max now earlier than value changes happen.
“Now’s actually the perfect time to expertise the Isuzu D-Max. As we’re treating our clients by holding off value will increase on present D-Max shares, whereas provides final,” IPC gross sales division head Robert Carlos mentioned.
“This shopping for season, we encourage clients to expertise the power, dependability and the worth that the Isuzu D-Max delivers,” he mentioned additional.
Clients can be taught extra concerning the D-Max options through the ongoing Isuzu Xperience Mobility Tour at malls nationwide.
IPC mentioned guests can get an opportunity to check drive the D-Max, in addition to take pleasure in unique gives together with a low down cost possibility of P35,000 on choose variants.
