Isuzu Unleashes Futuristic Restomod With Dragonmax Revival
Showcased at the 2025 Bangkok International Motorshow.
Isuzu has reimagined an icon with the launch of the Dragonmax Restomod at this year’s Bangkok International Motorshow, a bold tribute to the beloved 1988 TFR pickup truck. Blending vintage charm with cutting-edge upgrades, the Dragonmax reinforces Isuzu’s “Trusted Buddy” ethos—remaining a reliable partner while stepping into the future.
The restomod features a “Katana Matte Silver” body with wide fender flares, a ducktail rear spoiler and muscle-style side skirts. A redesigned front end includes a new bumper, grille, hood and LED projector headlights with DRLs, giving the truck a modern, aggressive look. The widebody rear bed and new LED taillights round out the transformation.
Underneath, the Dragonmax boasts a revamped suspension and steering system, including Profender Queen Series & Piggy Back shocks, a new rack and pinion setup and Brembo disc brakes (340 mm front, 320 mm rear). It rolls on 17-inch Bradley-V wheels wrapped in 225/50 Yokohama Advan Fleva V701 tires.
Inside, it’s all sport-luxury: Alcantara-trimmed Recaro Premium Classic seats, a custom front console, a 10-inch AIM MXT digital display and an 11.8-inch Android infotainment screen linked to ECU Shop’s Ultra Boost control unit, displaying real-time performance metrics. Powering the Dragonmax is the new 2.2 Ddi MAXFORCE diesel engine, tuned by BRD to produce 220 hp and 550 Nm of torque — all channeled through the ECU Shop’s Boost Speed Next electric throttle.
See more of the restomod in the video by Isuzu Thailand below.
