Isuzu D-Max Arctic Trucks AT35 vs Isuzu D-Max Single 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.

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
VS
Isuzu D-Max Single Cab in South Africa

Isuzu D-Max Single Cab

1.9 DDi Single Cab 4x4 HR L MT Diesel 6-Speed Manual Current
ZAR 585,200 ex-showroom
⚡ 110 kW 🔧 350 Nm ⛽ 14.1 km/l
+ Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

Isuzu D-Max Arctic Trucks AT35 vs Isuzu D-Max Single Cab: the short answer

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

D-Max Single Cab starts ZAR 838,160 cheaper D-Max Arctic Trucks AT35 from ZAR 1,211,910 · D-Max Single Cab from ZAR 373,750

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification D-Max Arctic Trucks AT35 D-Max Single Cab
Maximum Power D-Max Arctic Trucks AT35140 kW @ 3600 rpm D-Max Single Cab110 kW @ 3600 rpm
Maximum Torque D-Max Arctic Trucks AT35450 Nm D-Max Single Cab350 Nm
Engine Size D-Max Arctic Trucks AT352999 cc D-Max Single Cab1900 cc
Combined Fuel Economy D-Max Arctic Trucks AT3511.8 km/l D-Max Single Cab14.1 km/l
Ground Clearance D-Max Arctic Trucks AT35266 mm D-Max Single Cab227 mm

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

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

Specification evidence leader

D-Max Arctic Trucks AT35

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

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

Which One's Right for You?

D-Max Arctic Trucks AT35

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
  • Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures

D-Max Single Cab

  • Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec D-Max Arctic Trucks AT35 D-Max Single Cab
Model Introduced Year 2023 Current local generation year not confirmed
Generation Seventh-generation D-Max; MY26 facelift; AT35 conversion Current South African D-Max Single Cab listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data.
Facelift History MY26 mid-cycle facelift announced 3 June 2026 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 June 2026 Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending Current Current
Body Style Double-cab pickup Single Cab pickup
Gross Combined Mass Kg 5780 kg 5000 kg
Model Year MY26 MY26
Production Status active active
Segment Extreme-terrain lifestyle pickup Pickup
Tare Mass Kg 2160 kg 1810 kg
Vehicle Type Light commercial vehicle Pickup
Model Code M260RY7 -
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 - Top grade in the South Africa lineup
Drivetrain Note - Drive layout derived from the official derivative naming: 1.9 DDi Single Cab 4x4 HR L MT
Spec D-Max Arctic Trucks AT35 D-Max Single Cab
Length 5333 mm 5325 mm
Width 2040 mm 1870 mm
Height 1875 mm 1780 mm
Wheelbase 3125 mm 3125 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 266 mm 227 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) 220 mm 220 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 76 l 76 l
Boot/Cargo Space 1000 l 1000 l
Kerb Weight 2200 kg 1810 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 2880 kg 3100 kg
Payload Capacity 660 kg 1230 kg
Towing Capacity 3500 kg 2100 kg
Seating Capacity 5 seats 2 seats
Number of Rows 1 rows 1 rows
Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Minimum Turning Radius 6.25 m 12.5 m
Front Headroom 1005 mm 1005 mm
Rear Headroom 900 mm 900 mm
Front Legroom 1060 mm 1060 mm
Rear Legroom 700 mm 700 mm

In depth: how these cars differ

This D-Max Arctic Trucks AT35 and D-Max Single 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: D-Max Arctic Trucks AT35 75 vs D-Max Single Cab 64.

Efficiency index: D-Max Arctic Trucks AT35 47 vs D-Max Single Cab 56.

Safety-equipment index: D-Max Arctic Trucks AT35 94 vs D-Max Single Cab 90.

Practicality index: D-Max Arctic Trucks AT35 88 vs D-Max Single Cab 75.

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

D-Max Arctic Trucks AT35 leads by 6 points

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

Evidence leader 78 /100
Lead 6 points
Data 74% source coverage
78
#1 Evidence leader

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
Leads by 6 points
72
#2

D-Max Single Cab

68% source coverage 2 strong categories
Best at Safety 90 Check Efficiency 56
Performance 64
Efficiency 56
Safety 90
Practicality 75
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance D-Max Arctic Trucks AT35 +11 Efficiency D-Max Single Cab +9 Safety D-Max Arctic Trucks AT35 +4 Practicality D-Max Arctic Trucks AT35 +13

Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

D-Max Arctic Trucks AT35

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

D-Max Single Cab

Performance 64/100
Efficiency 56/100
Safety 90/100
Practicality 75/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index Isuzu D-Max Arctic Trucks AT35 leads the specification evidence index with 78 pts vs 72 pts for D-Max Single Cab

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

D-Max Arctic Trucks AT35 vs D-Max Single 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.