Leapmotor C10 REEV vs Isuzu D-Max Double 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.

Leapmotor C10 REEV in South Africa

Leapmotor C10 REEV

Design Plug-in Hybrid Single-Speed Reduction Gear Current
ZAR 799,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 158 kW 🔧 320 Nm ⛽ 17.0 km/l
VS
Isuzu D-Max Double Cab in South Africa

Isuzu D-Max Double Cab

3.0 DDi Double Cab 4x4 LSE AT Diesel 6-Speed Automatic Current
ZAR 900,310 ex-showroom
⚡ 110 kW 🔧 350 Nm ⛽ 12.3 km/l
＋ Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

Leapmotor C10 REEV vs Isuzu D-Max Double Cab: the short answer

C10 REEV has a modest catalogue-index lead, while D-Max Double Cab remains close.

D-Max Double Cab starts ZAR 185,890 cheaper C10 REEV from ZAR 759,900 · D-Max Double Cab from ZAR 574,010

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification C10 REEV D-Max Double Cab
Maximum Power C10 REEV158 kW D-Max Double Cab110 kW @ 3600 rpm
Maximum Torque C10 REEV320 Nm D-Max Double Cab350 Nm
Engine Size C10 REEV1500 cc D-Max Double Cab3000 cc
Combined Fuel Economy C10 REEV17.0 km/l D-Max Double Cab12.3 km/l
Ground Clearance C10 REEV180 mm D-Max Double 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.

Leapmotor C10 REEV

Design

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 Double Cab

3.0 DDi Double Cab 4x4 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

C10 REEV

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

D-Max Double Cab

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

Which One's Right for You?

C10 REEV

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

D-Max Double Cab

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec C10 REEV D-Max Double Cab
Model Introduced Year 2025 Current local generation year not confirmed
Generation First-generation Leapmotor C10 range-extended electric SUV Current South African D-Max Double Cab listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data.
Facelift History The C10 REEV launched in South Africa in October 2025 as Leapmotor's first local model. 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 2025 Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending Current Current
Body Style SUV Double Cab pickup
Model Year 2026 MY26
Production Status Active active
Segment D-segment family SUV Pickup
Tare Mass Kg 1980 kg 2070 kg
Vehicle Type SUV Pickup
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
Drivetrain Note - Drive layout derived from the official derivative naming: 3.0 DDi Double Cab 4x4 LSE AT
Gross Combined Mass Kg - 6000 kg
Spec C10 REEV D-Max Double Cab
Length 4739 mm 5333 mm
Width 1900 mm 1880 mm
Height 1680 mm 1805 mm
Wheelbase 2825 mm 3125 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 180 mm 232 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) 160 mm 220 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 50 l 76 l
Boot/Cargo Space 400 l 1000 l
Kerb Weight 1980 kg 2070 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 2425 kg 3100 kg
Payload Capacity 445 kg 970 kg
Towing Capacity 1500 kg 3500 kg
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Rows 2 rows 2 rows
Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Minimum Turning Radius 5.6 m 12.5 m
Front Headroom 1010 mm 1005 mm
Rear Headroom 985 mm 975 mm
Front Legroom 1060 mm 1060 mm
Rear Legroom 950 mm 900 mm

In depth: how these cars differ

This C10 REEV and D-Max Double 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: C10 REEV 65 vs D-Max Double Cab 64.

Efficiency index: C10 REEV 75 vs D-Max Double Cab 49.

Safety-equipment index: C10 REEV 99 vs D-Max Double Cab 44.

Practicality index: C10 REEV 59 vs D-Max Double Cab 91.

Ownership-cover index: C10 REEV not separately scored vs D-Max Double 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

C10 REEV leads by 11 points

C10 REEV has a modest catalogue-index lead, while D-Max Double Cab remains close.

Evidence leader 74 /100
Lead 11 points
Data 83% source coverage
74
#1 Evidence leader

C10 REEV

83% source coverage 2 strong categories
Best at Safety 99 Check Practicality 59
Performance 65
Efficiency 75
Safety 99
Practicality 59
Leads by 11 points
63
#2

D-Max Double Cab

75% source coverage 1 strong categories
Best at Practicality 91 Check Safety 44
Performance 64
Efficiency 49
Safety 44
Practicality 91
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance C10 REEV +1 Efficiency C10 REEV +26 Safety C10 REEV +55 Practicality D-Max Double Cab +32

Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

C10 REEV

Performance 65/100
Efficiency 75/100
Safety 99/100
Practicality 59/100

D-Max Double Cab

Performance 64/100
Efficiency 49/100
Safety 44/100
Practicality 91/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index Leapmotor C10 REEV leads the specification evidence index with 74 pts vs 63 pts for D-Max Double Cab

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, C10 REEV leads. However, D-Max Double Cab may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

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C10 REEV vs D-Max Double 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.