iCAUR 03T vs Isuzu D-Max Extended Cab

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

iCAUR 03T in South Africa

iCAUR 03T

2WD Electric Single-Speed Reduction Gear Current
ZAR 639,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 135 kW 🔧 220 Nm ⛽ Not applicable — electric consumption measured in kWh/100 km km/l
VS
Isuzu D-Max Extended Cab in South Africa

Isuzu D-Max Extended Cab

3.0 DDi Extended Cab LSE AT Diesel 6-Speed Automatic Current
ZAR 700,760 ex-showroom
⚡ 110 kW 🔧 350 Nm ⛽ 12.7 km/l
＋ Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

iCAUR 03T vs Isuzu D-Max Extended Cab: the short answer

03T has a modest catalogue-index lead, while D-Max Extended Cab remains close.

D-Max Extended Cab starts ZAR 139,900 cheaper 03T from ZAR 639,900 · D-Max Extended Cab from ZAR 500,000

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification 03T D-Max Extended Cab
Maximum Power 03T135 kW D-Max Extended Cab110 kW @ 3600 rpm
Maximum Torque 03T220 Nm D-Max Extended Cab350 Nm
Engine Size 03TNot Applicable D-Max Extended Cab3000 cc
Combined Fuel Economy 03TNot applicable — electric consumption measured in kWh/100 km km/l D-Max Extended Cab12.7 km/l
Ground Clearance 03T190 mm D-Max Extended Cab232 mm

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

Independent editorial assessment

Hagalu editorial ratings

When a variant is selected, its rating out of five applies only to that exact derivative; a model-range review is not inherited. Editorial ratings are separate from the Specification Evidence Index out of 100 and are not customer ratings.

iCAUR 03T

2WD

Hagalu editorial rating Not yet rated

No complete editorial rating is published for this exact variant. This is not a zero score.

How Hagalu rates cars

Isuzu D-Max Extended Cab

3.0 DDi Extended Cab LSE AT

Hagalu editorial rating Not yet rated

No complete editorial rating is published for this exact variant. This is not a zero score.

How Hagalu rates cars

Not yet rated means a complete review is not published; it does not mean the vehicle scored zero. Read the rating methodology.

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

Specification evidence leader

03T

Strengths
  • Better fuel efficiency
  • Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
  • Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to: Published Efficiency

D-Max Extended Cab

Strengths
  • More powerful engine output
  • Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
  • Lower fuel efficiency
  • Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to: Published Performance Published Practicality

Which One's Right for You?

03T

  • Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
  • Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment

D-Max Extended Cab

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec 03T D-Max Extended Cab
Model Introduced Year 2026 Current local generation year not confirmed
Generation South African May 2026 local specification sheet for the current 03T generation. Current South African D-Max Extended Cab listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data.
Body Style SUV Extended Cab pickup
Model Year 2026 MY26
Production Status Published active
Segment Electric SUV Pickup
Vehicle Type Passenger vehicle Pickup
Facelift History - Model-year updates can affect trim, wheels, screens, safety equipment and colours. Use the latest South African price list when checking a specific vehicle.
Facelift Launched Since - Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending - Current
Body Type Cab - Single/extended/double cab as per derivative name
Color Note - Colour availability changes by model year, production batch and dealer stock, check the current colour selector before ordering.
Dealer Stock Note - Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup
Gross Combined Mass Kg - 6000 kg
Tare Mass Kg - 1930 kg
Spec 03T D-Max Extended Cab
Length 4433 mm 5333 mm
Width 1916 mm 1870 mm
Height 1741 mm 1790 mm
Wheelbase 2715 mm 3125 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 190 mm 232 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) 165 mm 220 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity Not applicable — battery electric vehicle 76 l
Boot/Cargo Space 450 L rear seats up; 1,238 L with rear seats folded; 40 L rear storage box 1000 l
Kerb Weight 1600–1950 kg 1930 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 2173 kg 3000 kg
Payload Capacity 350–650 kg 1005 kg
Seating Capacity 5 seats 4 seats
Number of Rows 2 rows 1 rows
Doors 5 doors 2 doors
Minimum Turning Radius 5.9 m 12.5 m
Front Headroom 1020 mm 1005 mm
Rear Headroom 990 mm 900 mm
Front Legroom 1060 mm 1060 mm
Rear Legroom 970 mm 700 mm
Towing Capacity - 3500 kg

In depth: how these cars differ

This 03T and D-Max Extended Cab comparison uses the exact derivatives selected above for South Africa. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.

Performance index: 03T 51 vs D-Max Extended Cab 61.

Efficiency index: 03T 99 vs D-Max Extended Cab 50.

Safety-equipment index: 03T 93 vs D-Max Extended Cab 54.

Practicality index: 03T 64 vs D-Max Extended Cab 88.

Ownership-cover index: 03T not separately scored vs D-Max Extended Cab 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.

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 / 100
Evidence-index readout

03T leads by 11 points

03T has a modest catalogue-index lead, while D-Max Extended Cab remains close.

Evidence leader 75 /100
Lead 11 points
Data 67% source coverage
75
#1 Evidence leader

03T

67% source coverage 2 strong categories
Best at Efficiency 99 Check Performance 51
Performance 51
Efficiency 99
Safety 93
Practicality 64
Leads by 11 points
64
#2

D-Max Extended Cab

75% source coverage 1 strong categories
Best at Practicality 88 Check Efficiency 50
Performance 61
Efficiency 50
Safety 54
Practicality 88
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance D-Max Extended Cab +10 Efficiency 03T +49 Safety 03T +39 Practicality D-Max Extended Cab +24

Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

03T

Performance 51/100
Efficiency 99/100
Safety 93/100
Practicality 64/100

D-Max Extended Cab

Performance 61/100
Efficiency 50/100
Safety 54/100
Practicality 88/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index iCAUR 03T leads the specification evidence index with 75 pts vs 64 pts for D-Max Extended Cab

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, 03T leads. However, D-Max Extended Cab may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

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03T vs D-Max Extended Cab questions

There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the models and available derivatives in South Africa 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.