Source type: Isuzu East Africa official Kenya model specification
Isuzu D-Max Single Cab vs Hyundai KONA EV
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 Single Cab
TFS 87 S/C 4X4 A/T
Diesel
6-Speed Automatic
Current
KES 4,600,000
ex-showroom
⚡ 110 kW
🔧 350 Nm
VS
Hyundai KONA EV
KONA EV Kenya specification
Electric
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
Current
KES 6,950,000
ex-showroom
⚡ 150 kW
🔧 395 Nm
Decision summary
Isuzu D-Max Single Cab vs Hyundai KONA EV: the short answer
KONA EV holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over D-Max Single Cab.
D-Max Single Cab starts KES 3,060,000 cheaper
D-Max Single Cab from KES 3,890,000 · KONA EV from KES 6,950,000
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives| Specification | D-Max Single Cab | KONA EV |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum Power | D-Max Single Cab110 kW | KONA EV150 kW |
| Maximum Torque | D-Max Single Cab350 Nm @ 1800-2600 rpm | KONA EV395 Nm |
| Engine Size | D-Max Single Cab1898 cc | KONA EVNot Applicable |
| Combined Fuel Economy | D-Max Single CabNot Officially Disclosed | KONA EVNot Officially Disclosed |
| Ground Clearance | D-Max Single Cab235 mm | KONA EV158 mm |
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Source type: Hyundai Kenya
What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
D-Max Single Cab
Strengths
- Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
- Less powerful engine setup
- Lower fuel efficiency
- Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to:
Published Practicality
Specification evidence leader
KONA EV
Strengths
- More powerful engine output
- Better fuel efficiency
- Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
- Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:
Published Performance
Published Efficiency
Which One's Right for You?
D-Max Single Cab
- Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
KONA EV
- Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
- Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
- Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Full Specs, Side by Side
| Spec | D-Max Single Cab | KONA EV |
|---|---|---|
| Model Introduced Year | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Generation | Current Kenya-market Isuzu East Africa derivative | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Facelift History | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Facelift Launched Since | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Facelift Version Ending | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Body Style | Single Cab pickup | SUV |
| Model Year | 2026 | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Production Status | active | Active |
| Segment | Four-wheel-drive single-cab work pickup | Kenya-market SUV |
| Vehicle Type | Single Cab pickup | SUV |
| Spec | D-Max Single Cab | KONA EV |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 5230 mm | 4205 mm |
| Width | 1870 mm | 1800 mm |
| Height | 1780 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3125 mm | 2600 mm |
| Ground Clearance (Default) | 235 mm | 158 mm |
| Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) | Not Officially Disclosed | 143 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 l | Not Applicable |
| Boot/Cargo Space | Not Applicable | 332 l |
| Kerb Weight | 1825 kg | 1685 kg |
| Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) | 3000 kg | 2170 kg |
| Payload Capacity | 1215 kg | 485 kg |
| Towing Capacity | 2100 kg | 300 kg |
| Seating Capacity | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Rows | 1 rows | 2 rows |
| Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Minimum Turning Radius | 12.5 m | 5.3 m |
| Front Headroom | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Rear Headroom | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Front Legroom | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Rear Legroom | Not Applicable | Not Officially Disclosed |
In depth: how these cars differ
This D-Max Single Cab and KONA EV comparison uses the exact derivatives selected above for Kenya. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.
Performance index: D-Max Single Cab 62 vs KONA EV 73.
Efficiency index: D-Max Single Cab 40 vs KONA EV 90.
Safety-equipment index: D-Max Single Cab 50 vs KONA EV 82.
Practicality index: D-Max Single Cab 65 vs KONA EV 49.
Ownership-cover index: D-Max Single Cab not separately scored vs KONA EV not separately scored.
These figures are Hagalu catalogue-comparison indicators, not customer ratings, crash-test scores, resale guarantees or a substitute for a road test. Each page shows its weighted source coverage beside the result.
Model imagery
D-Max Single Cab and KONA EV image comparison
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Isuzu D-Max Single Cab
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Specification Evidence Index
A transparent comparison of published catalogue fields. This is not a road-test score, owner rating or editorial review rating, and it appears only when every vehicle clears the same comparable-data threshold.
Evidence-index readout
KONA EV leads by 18 points
KONA EV holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over D-Max Single Cab.
Evidence leader
73
/100
Lead
18
points
Data
56%
source coverage
73
#1
Evidence leader
KONA EV
Performance
73
Efficiency
90
Safety
82
Practicality
49
Leads by 18 points
55
#2
D-Max Single Cab
Performance
62
Efficiency
40
Safety
50
Practicality
65
Performance 24%
Safety 22%
Practicality 22%
Efficiency 17%
Ownership 15%
Category leaders
What moves the verdict
Performance
KONA EV +11
Efficiency
KONA EV +50
Safety
KONA EV +32
Practicality
D-Max Single Cab +16
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
KONA EV
Performance
73/100
Efficiency
90/100
Safety
82/100
Practicality
49/100
D-Max Single Cab
Performance
62/100
Efficiency
40/100
Safety
50/100
Practicality
65/100
What the evidence means
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, KONA EV leads. However, D-Max Single Cab may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in Kenya.
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D-Max Single Cab vs KONA EV 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.