Toyota bZ4X vs Isuzu D-Max Arctic Trucks AT35

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.

Toyota bZ4X in South Africa

Toyota bZ4X

bZ4X AWD Electric Single-Speed Reduction Gear Current
ZAR 1,182,800 ex-showroom
⚡ 255 kW 🔧 269 Nm
VS
Isuzu D-Max Arctic Trucks AT35 in South Africa

Isuzu D-Max Arctic Trucks AT35

Arctic Trucks AT35 A/T Diesel 6-Speed Automatic Current
ZAR 1,211,910 ex-showroom
⚡ 140 kW 🔧 450 Nm ⛽ 11.8 km/l
＋ Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

Toyota bZ4X vs Isuzu D-Max Arctic Trucks AT35: the short answer

bZ4X and D-Max Arctic Trucks AT35 are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

bZ4X starts ZAR 29,110 cheaper bZ4X from ZAR 1,182,800 · D-Max Arctic Trucks AT35 from ZAR 1,211,910

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification bZ4X D-Max Arctic Trucks AT35
Maximum Power bZ4X255.3 kW D-Max Arctic Trucks AT35140 kW @ 3600 rpm
Maximum Torque bZ4X268.6 Nm D-Max Arctic Trucks AT35450 Nm
Engine Size bZ4XNot Applicable D-Max Arctic Trucks AT352999 cc
Combined Fuel Economy bZ4XNot Applicable D-Max Arctic Trucks AT3511.8 km/l
Ground Clearance bZ4X212 mm D-Max Arctic Trucks AT35266 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.

Toyota bZ4X

bZ4X AWD

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 Arctic Trucks AT35

Arctic Trucks AT35 A/T

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

bZ4X

Strengths
  • More powerful engine output
  • Better fuel efficiency
Weak Spots
  • Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to: Published Performance Published Efficiency

D-Max Arctic Trucks AT35

Strengths
  • Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
  • Lower fuel efficiency
Best suited to: Published Practicality

Which One's Right for You?

bZ4X

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
  • Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use

D-Max Arctic Trucks AT35

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec bZ4X D-Max Arctic Trucks AT35
Model Introduced Year 2026 2023
Generation South African launch specification of Toyota's dedicated battery-electric bZ4X Seventh-generation D-Max; MY26 facelift; AT35 conversion
Facelift History Introduced locally in 2026 as Toyota South Africa's first battery-electric production model MY26 mid-cycle facelift announced 3 June 2026
Facelift Launched Since Introduced locally in 2026 as Toyota South Africa's first battery-electric production model June 2026
Facelift Version Ending Current South African 2026 specification Current
Body Style SUV Double-cab pickup
Model Year 2026 MY26
Production Status active active
Segment SUV Extreme-terrain lifestyle pickup
Vehicle Type SUV Light commercial vehicle
Gross Combined Mass Kg - 5780 kg
Tare Mass Kg - 2160 kg
Model Code - M260RY7
Spec bZ4X D-Max Arctic Trucks AT35
Length 1 mm 5333 mm
Width 1 mm 2040 mm
Height 1 mm 1875 mm
Wheelbase 1 mm 3125 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 212 mm 266 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) 125 mm 220 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 50 l 76 l
Boot/Cargo Space 484 l 1000 l
Kerb Weight 1556 kg 2200 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 2052 kg 2880 kg
Payload Capacity 449 kg 660 kg
Towing Capacity 750 kg 3500 kg
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Rows 2 rows 1 rows
Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Minimum Turning Radius 5.6 m 6.25 m
Front Headroom 1000 mm 1005 mm
Rear Headroom 942 mm 900 mm
Front Legroom 1035 mm 1060 mm
Rear Legroom 882 mm 700 mm

In depth: how these cars differ

This bZ4X and D-Max Arctic Trucks AT35 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: bZ4X 82 vs D-Max Arctic Trucks AT35 75.

Efficiency index: bZ4X 91 vs D-Max Arctic Trucks AT35 47.

Safety-equipment index: bZ4X 94 vs D-Max Arctic Trucks AT35 94.

Practicality index: bZ4X 62 vs D-Max Arctic Trucks AT35 88.

Ownership-cover index: bZ4X not separately scored vs D-Max Arctic Trucks AT35 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

bZ4X leads by 4 points

bZ4X and D-Max Arctic Trucks AT35 are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

Evidence leader 82 /100
Lead 4 points
Data 61% source coverage
82
#1 Evidence leader

bZ4X

61% source coverage 3 strong categories
Best at Safety 94 Check Practicality 62
Performance 82
Efficiency 91
Safety 94
Practicality 62
Leads by 4 points
78
#2

D-Max Arctic Trucks AT35

74% source coverage 3 strong categories
Best at Safety 94 Check Efficiency 47
Performance 75
Efficiency 47
Safety 94
Practicality 88
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance bZ4X +7 Efficiency bZ4X +44 Safety Level Practicality D-Max Arctic Trucks AT35 +26

Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

bZ4X

Performance 82/100
Efficiency 91/100
Safety 94/100
Practicality 62/100

D-Max Arctic Trucks AT35

Performance 75/100
Efficiency 47/100
Safety 94/100
Practicality 88/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index Toyota bZ4X leads the specification evidence index with 82 pts vs 78 pts for D-Max Arctic Trucks AT35

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, bZ4X leads. However, D-Max Arctic Trucks AT35 may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

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bZ4X vs D-Max Arctic Trucks AT35 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.