Source type: Isuzu East Africa official Kenya model specification
Isuzu D-Max Single Cab vs Ford Ranger Raptor
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
Ford Ranger Raptor
Ranger Raptor
Petrol
10-Speed Automatic
Current
KES 13,950,000
ex-showroom
⚡ 292 kW
🔧 583 Nm
Decision summary
Isuzu D-Max Single Cab vs Ford Ranger Raptor: the short answer
Ranger Raptor has a large lead in Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index over D-Max Single Cab.
D-Max Single Cab starts KES 10,060,000 cheaper
D-Max Single Cab from KES 3,890,000 · Ranger Raptor from KES 13,950,000
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives| Specification | D-Max Single Cab | Ranger Raptor |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum Power | D-Max Single Cab110 kW | Ranger Raptor292 kW |
| Maximum Torque | D-Max Single Cab350 Nm @ 1800-2600 rpm | Ranger Raptor583 Nm |
| Engine Size | D-Max Single Cab1898 cc | Ranger Raptor2996 cc |
| Combined Fuel Economy | D-Max Single CabNot Officially Disclosed | Ranger RaptorNot Officially Disclosed |
| Ground Clearance | D-Max Single Cab235 mm | Ranger Raptor272 mm |
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Source type: Ford Kenya official Ranger Raptor page
What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
D-Max Single Cab
Strengths
- Better fuel efficiency
Weak Spots
- Less powerful engine setup
- Fewer listed safety features
- Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:
Published Efficiency
Specification evidence leader
Ranger Raptor
Strengths
- More powerful engine output
- Stronger listed safety equipment
- Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
- Lower fuel efficiency
Best suited to:
Published Performance
Published Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
D-Max Single Cab
- Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Ranger Raptor
- Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
- Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
- Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Full Specs, Side by Side
| Spec | D-Max Single Cab | Ranger Raptor |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Pickup |
| Model Year | 2026 | 2026 |
| Production Status | active | active |
| Segment | Four-wheel-drive single-cab work pickup | Performance pickup |
| Vehicle Type | Single Cab pickup | Pickup |
| Spec | D-Max Single Cab | Ranger Raptor |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 5230 mm | 5381 mm |
| Width | 1870 mm | 2028 mm |
| Height | 1780 mm | 1922 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3125 mm | 3270 mm |
| Ground Clearance (Default) | 235 mm | 272 mm |
| Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) | Not Officially Disclosed | 257 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 l | 80 l |
| Boot/Cargo Space | Not Applicable | 1233 l |
| Kerb Weight | 1825 kg | 2475 kg |
| Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) | 3000 kg | 3130 kg |
| Payload Capacity | 1215 kg | 655 kg |
| Towing Capacity | 2100 kg | 2500 kg |
| Seating Capacity | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Rows | 1 rows | 2 rows |
| Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Minimum Turning Radius | 12.5 m | 6.35 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 Ranger Raptor 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 Ranger Raptor 98.
Efficiency index: D-Max Single Cab 40 vs Ranger Raptor 35.
Safety-equipment index: D-Max Single Cab 50 vs Ranger Raptor 94.
Practicality index: D-Max Single Cab 65 vs Ranger Raptor 83.
Ownership-cover index: D-Max Single Cab not separately scored vs Ranger Raptor 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 Ranger Raptor image comparison
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Isuzu D-Max Single Cab
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Ford Ranger Raptor
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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
Ranger Raptor leads by 25 points
Ranger Raptor has a large lead in Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index over D-Max Single Cab.
Evidence leader
80
/100
Lead
25
points
Data
68%
source coverage
80
#1
Evidence leader
Ranger Raptor
Performance
98
Efficiency
35
Safety
94
Practicality
83
Leads by 25 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
Ranger Raptor +36
Efficiency
D-Max Single Cab +5
Safety
Ranger Raptor +44
Practicality
Ranger Raptor +18
Large difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Ranger Raptor
Performance
98/100
Efficiency
35/100
Safety
94/100
Practicality
83/100
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, Ranger Raptor 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 Ranger Raptor 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.