Source type: User-authorised Kenya planning input with Isuzu D-Max EV global technical reference
Isuzu D-Max EV vs Isuzu D-Max Single Cab
A proper head-to-head in Kenya — compare price, performance, fuel economy or electric range, safety and the details that shape long-term ownership.
Isuzu D-Max EV
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Electric
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Isuzu D-Max Single Cab
TFS 87 S/C 4X4 A/T
Diesel
6-Speed Automatic
Current
KES 4,600,000
ex-showroom
⚡ 110 kW
🔧 350 Nm
Decision summary
Isuzu D-Max EV vs Isuzu D-Max Single Cab: 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 | D-Max EV | D-Max Single Cab |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum Power | D-Max EV- | D-Max Single Cab110 kW |
| Maximum Torque | D-Max EV- | D-Max Single Cab350 Nm @ 1800-2600 rpm |
| Engine Size | D-Max EV- | D-Max Single Cab1898 cc |
| Combined Fuel Economy | D-Max EV- | D-Max Single CabNot Officially Disclosed |
| Ground Clearance | D-Max EV- | D-Max Single Cab235 mm |
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Source type: Isuzu East Africa official Kenya model specification
Full Specs, Side by Side
| Spec | D-Max EV | D-Max Single Cab |
|---|---|---|
| Generation | Kenya watchlist forecast for a possible 2027-2028 D-Max EV entry; Isuzu has not announced a Kenya launch or final local derivative. | Current Kenya-market Isuzu East Africa derivative |
| Body Style | Pickup | Single Cab pickup |
| Model Year | 2027 | 2026 |
| Production Status | upcoming | active |
| Segment | Battery-electric pickup watchlist | Four-wheel-drive single-cab work pickup |
| Vehicle Type | Pickup Truck | Single Cab pickup |
| Model Introduced Year | - | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Facelift History | - | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Facelift Launched Since | - | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Facelift Version Ending | - | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Spec | D-Max EV | D-Max Single Cab |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | Dual e-Axle battery-electric powertrain reference | Turbocharged diesel engine |
| Fuel Type | Electric | Diesel |
| Motor Type | Dual e-Axle motor system | Not Applicable |
| Number of Motors | 2 | Not Applicable |
| Motor Location | Front and rear | Not Applicable |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Battery Capacity | 66.9 kWh | Not Applicable |
| Electric Range | 263 km (WLTC) | Not Applicable |
| DC Charging Time | 60 min (20-80%) | Not Applicable |
| Engine Code | - | RZ4E-MID |
| Hybrid System | - | Not Applicable |
| Engine Displacement | - | 1898 cc |
| Cylinders | - | 4 |
| Cylinder Layout | - | Inline |
| Valves | - | 16 |
| Valves per Cylinder | - | 4 |
| Aspiration | - | Turbocharged |
| Fuel System | - | Common-rail direct injection |
| Compression Ratio | - | 16.5:1 |
| Bore | - | 80 mm |
| Stroke | - | 94.4 mm |
| Maximum Power | - | 110 kW |
| Maximum Torque | - | 350 Nm @ 1800-2600 rpm |
| Combined Power | - | Not Applicable |
| Combined Torque | - | Not Applicable |
| Transmission | - | 6-Speed Automatic |
| Top Speed | - | Not Officially Disclosed |
| 0-100 km/h | - | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Quarter Mile | - | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Drive Modes | - | 2H, 4H, 4L |
| Launch Control | - | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Rev Limiter | - | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Power-to-Weight Ratio | - | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Torque-to-Weight Ratio | - | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Usable Battery Capacity | - | Not Applicable |
| Battery Type | - | Not Applicable |
| Battery Voltage | - | Not Applicable |
| AC Charging Power | - | Not Applicable |
| DC Charging Power | - | Not Applicable |
| AC Charging Time | - | Not Applicable |
| Regenerative Braking | - | Not Applicable |
In depth: how these cars differ
This D-Max EV and D-Max Single Cab 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.
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Isuzu D-Max EV
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Specification Score Withheld
Hagalu does not turn missing specifications into neutral scores or guessed values.
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.
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D-Max EV vs D-Max Single Cab 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.