Suzuki Baleno vs Isuzu D-Max 2026/2027 Updated Range

A proper head-to-head in Kenya — compare price, performance, fuel economy or electric range, safety and the details that shape long-term ownership.

Suzuki Baleno in Kenya

Suzuki Baleno

BALENO GL 5D 1462p AT SLDA 7 Petrol Current
KES 3,150,000 ex-showroom
⚡ 77 kW 🔧 138 Nm
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Isuzu D-Max 2026/2027 Updated Range in Kenya

Isuzu D-Max 2026/2027 Updated Range

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Decision summary

Suzuki Baleno vs Isuzu D-Max 2026/2027 Updated Range: the short answer

Compare the available model information below. Hagalu has withheld a ranked verdict because the selected vehicles do not yet meet the minimum like-for-like source-coverage threshold.

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification Baleno D-Max 2026/2027 Updated Range
Maximum Power Baleno77 kW @ 6000 rpm D-Max 2026/2027 Updated Range-
Maximum Torque Baleno138 Nm @ 4400 rpm D-Max 2026/2027 Updated Range-
Engine Size Baleno1462 cc D-Max 2026/2027 Updated Range-
Combined Fuel Economy BalenoNot Officially Disclosed D-Max 2026/2027 Updated Range-
Ground Clearance Baleno150 mm D-Max 2026/2027 Updated Range-

Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.

Evidence for Suzuki Baleno BALENO GL 5D 1462p AT SLDA 7

Source type: Suzuki Kenya

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec Baleno D-Max 2026/2027 Updated Range
Model Introduced Year Not Officially Disclosed -
Generation Not Officially Disclosed Kenya watchlist forecast for a 2026-2027 D-Max update; final Kenya derivatives have not been announced.
Facelift History Not Officially Disclosed -
Facelift Launched Since Not Officially Disclosed -
Facelift Version Ending Not Officially Disclosed -
Body Style Compacts Pickup
Model Year Not Officially Disclosed 2026
Production Status Active upcoming
Segment Kenya-market Hatchback One-tonne pickup watchlist
Vehicle Type Hatchback Pickup Truck
Spec Baleno D-Max 2026/2027 Updated Range
Length 3990 mm -
Width 1745 mm -
Height 1500 mm -
Wheelbase 2520 mm -
Ground Clearance (Default) 150 mm -
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) 135 mm -
Fuel Tank Capacity 37 l -
Boot/Cargo Space 318 l -
Kerb Weight 985 kg -
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 1430 kg -
Payload Capacity 445 kg -
Towing Capacity 1000 kg -
Seating Capacity 5 seats -
Number of Rows 2 rows -
Doors 5 doors -
Minimum Turning Radius 4.9 m -
Front Headroom Not Officially Disclosed -
Rear Headroom Not Officially Disclosed -
Front Legroom Not Officially Disclosed -
Rear Legroom Not Officially Disclosed -

In depth: how these cars differ

This Baleno and D-Max 2026/2027 Updated Range comparison brings together local model information and available derivatives for Kenya. Prices and specifications appear only where they have been recorded for this market.

Hagalu has withheld an overall score because at least one selected vehicle does not yet have four comparable categories and 50% weighted source coverage. Missing catalogue evidence is not replaced with a neutral score or a guessed value.

Use the key-spec and full-spec tables to compare the fields that are confirmed. For a purchase decision, verify current availability, exact derivative equipment, finance, insurance and ownership cover with the relevant manufacturer or authorised retailer.

Specification Score Withheld

Hagalu does not turn missing specifications into neutral scores or guessed values.

Fail closed

Score withheld: fewer than four comparable categories or less than 50% weighted source coverage for at least one vehicle.

Use the verified key-spec and full-spec tables on this page. A ranked index will appear only after every selected vehicle has source-backed data in at least four categories and reaches 50% weighted coverage.

What the evidence means

No overall winner is declared because the selected vehicles do not yet meet Hagalu's minimum like-for-like source-coverage threshold. Compare the confirmed rows and verify the exact derivative before buying.

Baleno vs D-Max 2026/2027 Updated Range questions

There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the models and available derivatives in Kenya on price, safety equipment, space, powertrain and ownership cover. The category indicators summarise published catalogue data; they are not a road test or customer rating.

Compare the published consumption or mileage rows for the exact derivatives using the same unit and test basis. A catalogue figure is useful for like-for-like comparison, but traffic, speed, load, weather and driving style can change actual fuel use.

Compare only equipment explicitly listed for each derivative, including airbags, stability control and driver-assistance systems. Confirm the exact trim with the manufacturer, and treat any independent crash-test result separately because equipment and ratings can differ by market.

A reliable five-year total cannot be calculated from catalogue data alone. Add the exact purchase and finance cost, fuel or electricity, insurance quotes, scheduled servicing, tyres and expected resale value. Check whether the selected derivative includes a service or maintenance plan.

Use the seating, boot or load-space, ISOFIX and safety rows as a first check. Then test the exact cars with your child seats, passengers and typical luggage, because published dimensions do not show every access or comfort difference.

Compare the published power, torque and 0–100 km/h rows when they are available for both exact derivatives. Vehicle weight, gearing and power delivery also matter, so catalogue outputs alone do not establish real-world overtaking or response.