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Decision summary
Isuzu D-Max Arctic Trucks AT35 vs Rolls-Royce Dawn: the short answer
D-Max Arctic Trucks AT35 has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Dawn remains close.
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Specification
D-Max Arctic Trucks AT35
Dawn
Maximum Power
D-Max Arctic Trucks AT35140 kW @ 3600 rpm
Dawn420 kW @ 5250-6000 rpm
Maximum Torque
D-Max Arctic Trucks AT35450 Nm
Dawn820 Nm @ 1600-4750 rpm
Engine Size
D-Max Arctic Trucks AT352999 cc
Dawn6592 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
D-Max Arctic Trucks AT3511.8 km/l
Dawn6.99 km/l
Ground Clearance
D-Max Arctic Trucks AT35266 mm
Dawn149 mm
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Independent editorial assessment
Hagalu editorial ratings
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Isuzu D-Max Arctic Trucks AT35
Arctic Trucks AT35 A/T
Hagalu editorial ratingNot yet rated
No complete editorial rating is published for this exact variant. This is not a zero score.
Dawn four-seat convertible; this archive profile uses the MY17 World specification corroborated by a February 2018 South African road test.
Facelift History
MY26 mid-cycle facelift announced 3 June 2026
The MY17 configuration is kept separate from the 2015 launch specification, which published different length, torque, acceleration, consumption and CO2 figures.
Facelift Launched Since
June 2026
2017
Facelift Version Ending
Current
2023
Body Style
Double-cab pickup
Convertible
Gross Combined Mass Kg
5780 kg
Not confirmed
Model Year
MY26
2017
Production Status
active
discontinued
Segment
Extreme-terrain lifestyle pickup
Ultra-luxury convertible
Tare Mass Kg
2160 kg
Not confirmed
Vehicle Type
Light commercial vehicle
Passenger car
Model Code
M260RY7
Not confirmed
Spec
D-Max Arctic Trucks AT35
Dawn
Length
5333 mm
5295 mm
Width
2040 mm
1947 mm
Height
1875 mm
1502 mm
Wheelbase
3125 mm
3112 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
266 mm
149 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
220 mm
149 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
76 l
82 l
Boot/Cargo Space
1000 l
321 l
Kerb Weight
2200 kg
2560 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2880 kg
3040 kg
Payload Capacity
660 kg
480 kg
Towing Capacity
3500 kg
0 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
4 seats
Number of Rows
1 rows
2 rows
Doors
4 doors
2 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
6.25 m
6.35 m
Front Headroom
1005 mm
1018 mm
Rear Headroom
900 mm
963 mm
Front Legroom
1060 mm
1054 mm
Rear Legroom
700 mm
937 mm
Spec
D-Max Arctic Trucks AT35
Dawn
Front Track Width
1,695 mm
Not confirmed
Rear Track Width
1,695 mm
Not confirmed
Front Suspension
High-mounting suspension with Bilstein off-road damper
Double-wishbone pneumatic suspension with newly designed self-levelling air springs, active roll control and continuous electronic damping
Rear Suspension
Overslung leaf spring with Bilstein off-road damper
Multi-link pneumatic suspension with newly designed self-levelling air springs, active roll control and continuous electronic damping
Gross Axle Mass Front Kg
1450 kg
Not confirmed
Gross Axle Mass Rear Kg
1690 kg
Not confirmed
Shock Absorbers
Bilstein off-road
Not confirmed
Spec
D-Max Arctic Trucks AT35
Dawn
Load Bed Length
1,495 mm
Not confirmed
Load Bed Width
1,530 mm
Not confirmed
Climate Control
Automatic dual-zone
Individual front and rear climate controls
Power Windows
Front and rear; driver one-touch with jam protection
Standard
Keyless Entry
Passive Entry Start System and walk-away auto lock
Comfort Entry keyless access
Push Button Start
Passive Entry Start System
Keyless ignition
Wireless Charging
AT35 wireless charging pad
Not confirmed
Sunroof
No
Not Applicable
Electric Tailgate
No; assisted tailgate lift
Smart power opening and closing luggage-compartment lid
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Standard
Auto Dimming Mirror
Standard
Not confirmed
AC Type
Automatic dual-zone
Individual front and rear climate controls
Side Steps
Arctic Trucks extended-profile side steps
Not confirmed
Loadbox Depth Mm
490 mm
Not confirmed
Loadbox Length Mm
1495 mm
Not confirmed
Loadbox Width Mm
1530 mm
Not confirmed
Mudflaps
Arctic Trucks mud flaps
Not confirmed
Tailgate Lift Assistance
Standard
Not confirmed
Spec
D-Max Arctic Trucks AT35
Dawn
Engine
3-litre Turbocharged Diesel
6.592-litre twin-turbo V12
Engine Code
4JJ3
N74B66A
Fuel Type
Diesel
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
2999 cc
6592 cc
Cylinders
4
12
Cylinder Layout
Inline
V
Valves
16
48
Valves per Cylinder
4
4
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Twin Turbocharged
Fuel System
Common-rail direct injection
Direct Injection
Compression Ratio
16.3:1
10.0:1
Bore
95.4 mm
89 mm
Stroke
104.9 mm
88.3 mm
Maximum Power
140 kW @ 3600 rpm
420 kW @ 5250-6000 rpm
Maximum Torque
450 Nm
820 Nm @ 1600-4750 rpm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Drive Type
4WD
RWD
Transmission
6-Speed Automatic
8-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
210 km/h
250 km/h
0-100 km/h
7.8 sec
5.0 sec
Quarter Mile
15.5 sec
12.8 sec
Drive Modes
Rough Terrain Mode, 2H, 4H and 4L
Low
Launch Control
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
4800 rpm
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
100 kW/tonne
164.1 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
220 Nm/tonne
320.3 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Electric Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
D-Max Arctic Trucks AT35
Dawn
Gearbox
6-speed automatic
8-speed automatic / 8HP95
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine, selectable four-wheel drive
Front-engine, rear-wheel drive
LSD Available
No
Not confirmed
Transfer Case
High and low range
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Rear
Not confirmed
Paddle Shifters
Standard
No
Final Drive Ratio
3.727 front and rear
2.813
Number of Gears
6
8
Transmission Type
Automatic
8-speed automatic / 8HP95
Clutch Type
Torque converter automatic
Torque converter
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Not confirmed
Gear Shift Type
Automatic floor shifter with AT35 badge
Steering-column selector for 8-speed automatic
Drivetrain
4x4
RWD
4WD Engagement
Shift on the fly up to 100 km/h
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
Standard
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Standard
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Standard
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Standard
No
Front Differential Lock
No
Not Applicable
Gear Ratio 1st
3.600
Not confirmed
Gear Ratio 2nd
2.090
Not confirmed
Gear Ratio 3rd
1.488
Not confirmed
Gear Ratio 4th
1.000
Not confirmed
Gear Ratio 5th
0.687
Not confirmed
Gear Ratio 6th
0.580
Not confirmed
Gear Ratio Reverse
3.732
Not confirmed
Gearbox Type
6-speed automatic
8-speed automatic / 8HP95
Low Range Ratio
2.482
Not Applicable
Low Range
Standard
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
4x4
Two axles
Rear Differential Lock
Standard
Not confirmed
Transmission Speeds
6
8
Spec
D-Max Arctic Trucks AT35
Dawn
Claimed Mileage
11.8 km/l
6.99 km/l
City Mileage
9.6 km/l
4.59 km/l
Highway Mileage
13.8 km/l
10.10 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
76 litres l
82 l
Emission Standard
Euro 5
EU6
AdBlue Tank Capacity
14.5 l
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
No
No automatic engine stop/start
Real-world Mileage
11.8 km/l
6.99 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
76
82
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
575 km
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
522.93 km
Spec
D-Max Arctic Trucks AT35
Dawn
Airbags
Front, front side, curtain, driver knee and far-side airbags
6
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
ESP
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Standard
Not confirmed
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Hill-start assist
Child Safety Lock
Child-proof rear door locks
Not Applicable
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard with top tether
LATCH child-seat anchor system
Brake Assist
Standard
Dynamic Brake Control
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Transponder immobiliser
Engine immobiliser
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Driver, front passenger and rear passengers
Driver and front-passenger seat-belt warning sensor
Front Parking Sensors
Standard
Front Park Distance Control
AEB
Standard
Available
BA
Standard
Dynamic Brake Control
Brake Override System
Standard
Not confirmed
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Not Applicable
Driver Airbag
Standard
Standard
EBD
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Hill Hold
Standard
Hill-start assist
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Alert and braking
Not confirmed
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Standard
Front and rear
Seatbelt Reminder
Driver, front passenger and rear passengers
Driver and front-passenger seat-belt warning sensor
Side Airbags
Front-seat side airbags
Front side-impact airbags
Stability Control
Standard
ESP
TCS
Standard
Standard
Knee Airbag
Driver
Front active knee protection
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Far Side Airbag
Standard
Not confirmed
Spec
D-Max Arctic Trucks AT35
Dawn
Cruise Control
Intelligent adaptive cruise control
Automatic Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Automatic distance-control cruise with stop-and-start traffic response
Lane Keep Assist
Standard
Optional
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Optional
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard
Not confirmed
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Alert and braking
Not confirmed
Parking Sensors
Front and rear
Park-distance system
Rear View Camera
Standard
Optional rear-view camera with top view
360 Degree Camera
No
Optional camera system with rear, top and side views
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Standard
Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
No
Not confirmed
Traffic Sign Recognition
Standard
Not confirmed
Auto Highbeam
Standard
Glare-free high-beam technology
Auto Wipers
Automatic rain-sensing
Rain-sensing variable-speed wipers
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Rear Park Distance Control
Reverse Camera
Standard
Optional rear-view camera with top view
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Automatic distance-control cruise with stop-and-start traffic response
Park Assist
No
Front and rear parking sensors
Around View Monitor
No
Optional camera system with rear, top and side views
Blind Spot Warning
Standard
Not confirmed
Driver Monitoring
Standard
Not confirmed
Forward Collision Warning
Standard
Pre-collision safety system
Front Camera
Standard
Not confirmed
Emergency Lane Keeping
Standard
Not confirmed
Lane Departure Prevention
Standard
Not confirmed
Pedal Misapplication Mitigation
Standard
Not confirmed
Rear Cross Traffic Braking
Standard below 10 km/h in reverse
Not confirmed
Rear Radar
Standard
Not confirmed
Traffic Jam Assist
Standard; operates from 0-60 km/h
Not confirmed
Turn Assist
Standard
Not confirmed
Spec
D-Max Arctic Trucks AT35
Dawn
Seat Material
Partial leather
Leather
Heated Seats
Front
Front; standard
Ventilated Seats
No
Optional front ventilated seats
Ambient Lighting
No
Optional – Atmospheric Interior Environment
Steering Wheel Material
Leather
Leather
60 40 Split Seat
Rear bench split cushion 60:40
Not Applicable
Driver Seat Adjustment
8-way power with powered lumbar support
Electrically adjustable with lumbar adjustment and memory
Passenger Seat Adjustment
4-way manual
Electrically adjustable with lumbar adjustment
Seat Trim
Black partial leather with AT35-branded headrests
Leather
Rear Ventilation Duct
Standard
Not confirmed
Spec
D-Max Arctic Trucks AT35
Dawn
Infotainment System
9-inch touchscreen with AM/FM, Bluetooth, phone mirroring, Wi-Fi and hands-free phone
Multimedia interface and navigation with Spirit of Ecstasy Rotary Controller
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Not confirmed
Android Auto
Standard
Not confirmed
Bluetooth Connectivity
Audio streaming and hands-free phone
Standard
Number of Speakers
8
18
Digital Instrument Cluster
7-inch configurable Multi Information Display
Analogue instruments with Power Reserve gauge
USB Ports
Front device-link USB and rear charge port
Standard
Infotainment Screen
9-inch
10.25-inch high-definition display
Touchscreen
9-inch
10.25-inch high-definition display
Spec
D-Max Arctic Trucks AT35
Dawn
LED Headlamps
Standard
Standard
Daytime Running Lamps
LED with integrated turn indicators
Standard
Fog Lamps
Front LED and rear fog lamps
Not confirmed
Roof Rails
Standard
Not Applicable
Exterior Colour Options
Splash White, Mercury Silver, Red Spinel, Biarritz Blue, Islay Grey, and Onyx Black
Bespoke exterior colour commissioning
Headlights
Standard
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof
No
Not Applicable
Rear Overhang Mm
1318 mm
Not confirmed
Wheel Arch Extensions
Arctic Trucks flared extensions
Not confirmed
Spec
D-Max Arctic Trucks AT35
Dawn
Approach Angle
33 degrees deg
Not confirmed
Departure Angle
23 degrees deg
Not confirmed
Wading Depth
865 mm
Not Applicable
Terrain Modes
MY26 Rough Terrain Mode
Not Applicable
Locking Differential
Rear differential lock
Not confirmed
4WD System Type
Selectable four-wheel drive
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
34 degrees deg
Not confirmed
Ground Clearance Max
266 mm
Not confirmed
Ground Clearance Min
266 mm
Not confirmed
Lift Kit
Arctic Trucks dedicated lift kit
Not confirmed
Rough Terrain Mode
Standard; available in 2H, 4H and 4L and with rear diff lock engaged
Not confirmed
Spec
D-Max Arctic Trucks AT35
Dawn
Tyre Size
35x12.5 R17 BFGoodrich all-terrain
Front 255/45 R20 101Y; rear 285/40 R20 104Y
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Power-assisted ventilated disc
Rear Brake Type
Drum
Power-assisted ventilated disc
Spare Wheel Type
18x7.5J-33 alloy
No spare wheel; run-flat tyres
Wheel Rim Size
17x10-inch Arctic Trucks black alloy
Front 8.5 x 20; rear 9.5 x 20
Handbrake Type
Manual lever
Electromechanical parking brake acting on the rear wheels
Multi Collision Brake
Standard
Not confirmed
Towing Unbraked Kg
750 kg
Not confirmed
Puncture Repair Kit
ResQ
Not confirmed
Spec
D-Max Arctic Trucks AT35
Dawn
Service Interval
12 months / 15,000 km
Not confirmed
Service Plan
5 years / 90,000 km per AT35 booklet and June 2026 release; confirm against conflicting MY26 V-Cross brochure
Extreme-terrain, overland and remote-route double cab
Historical South African Dawn derivative launched locally in March 2016 and documented locally in 2018; the March 2022 global Dawn order-book closure is an outer bound, not proof of the exact South African withdrawal year, while production ended in 2023.
Price Zar
1211910 ZAR
Not confirmed
Pricing Role
Factory-built flagship of the South African D-Max range
Historical price on application
Starting Price
1211910
Not confirmed
Starting Price Zar
1211910
Not confirmed
In depth: how these cars differ
This D-Max Arctic Trucks AT35 and Dawn 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 Dawn 97.
Efficiency index: D-Max Arctic Trucks AT35 47 vs Dawn 31.
Safety-equipment index: D-Max Arctic Trucks AT35 94 vs Dawn 90.
Practicality index: D-Max Arctic Trucks AT35 88 vs Dawn 52.
Ownership-cover index: D-Max Arctic Trucks AT35 not separately scored vs Dawn 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.
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Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout
D-Max Arctic Trucks AT35 leads by 8 points
D-Max Arctic Trucks AT35 has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Dawn remains close.
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
D-Max Arctic Trucks AT35
Performance
75/100
Efficiency
47/100
Safety
94/100
Practicality
88/100
Dawn
Performance
97/100
Efficiency
31/100
Safety
90/100
Practicality
52/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexIsuzu D-Max Arctic Trucks AT35
leads the specification evidence index with 78 pts
vs 70 pts for Dawn
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, D-Max Arctic Trucks AT35 leads. However, Dawn may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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