Isuzu D-Max Arctic Trucks AT35 vs BMW M4 Convertible

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
BMW M4 Convertible in South Africa

BMW M4 Convertible

M4 Competition Convertible AWD Petrol 8-Speed Automatic Current
ZAR 2,330,000 ex-showroom
⚡ 390 kW 🔧 650 Nm ⛽ 12.5 km/l
+ Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

Isuzu D-Max Arctic Trucks AT35 vs BMW M4 Convertible: the short answer

D-Max Arctic Trucks AT35 and M4 Convertible are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

D-Max Arctic Trucks AT35 starts ZAR 1,118,090 cheaper D-Max Arctic Trucks AT35 from ZAR 1,211,910 · M4 Convertible from ZAR 2,330,000

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification D-Max Arctic Trucks AT35 M4 Convertible
Maximum Power D-Max Arctic Trucks AT35140 kW @ 3600 rpm M4 Convertible390 kW
Maximum Torque D-Max Arctic Trucks AT35450 Nm M4 Convertible650 Nm @ 2750-5730 rpm
Engine Size D-Max Arctic Trucks AT352999 cc M4 Convertible2993 cc
Combined Fuel Economy D-Max Arctic Trucks AT3511.8 km/l M4 Convertible12.5 km/l
Ground Clearance D-Max Arctic Trucks AT35266 mm M4 Convertible140 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.

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

BMW M4 Convertible

M4 Competition Convertible AWD

Hagalu editorial rating
3.6/5

Desk research · Exact variant

Editorial assessment, not a customer rating. Not road-tested for this review.

Read the review and score breakdown

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What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

Specification evidence leader

D-Max Arctic Trucks AT35

Strengths
  • Stronger listed safety equipment
  • Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
Best suited to: Published Practicality

M4 Convertible

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

Which One's Right for You?

D-Max Arctic Trucks AT35

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

M4 Convertible

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec D-Max Arctic Trucks AT35 M4 Convertible
Model Introduced Year 2023 2021
Generation Seventh-generation D-Max; MY26 facelift; AT35 conversion G83 full-M soft-top convertible with M xDrive and body-specific roof and luggage packaging.
Facelift History MY26 mid-cycle facelift announced 3 June 2026 Current updated G83-generation M4 Competition Convertible in the South African AWD configuration.
Facelift Launched Since June 2026 Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending Current Current
Body Style Double-cab pickup Convertible
Gross Combined Mass Kg 5780 kg -
Model Year MY26 2026
Production Status active active
Segment Extreme-terrain lifestyle pickup Premium Convertible
Tare Mass Kg 2160 kg -
Vehicle Type Light commercial vehicle Car
Model Code M260RY7 -
Spec D-Max Arctic Trucks AT35 M4 Convertible
Length 5333 mm 4801 mm
Width 2040 mm 1887 mm
Height 1875 mm 1399 mm
Wheelbase 3125 mm 2857 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 266 mm 140 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) 220 mm 125 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 76 l 59 l
Boot/Cargo Space 1000 l 385 l
Kerb Weight 2200 kg 2000 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 2880 kg 2345 kg
Payload Capacity 660 kg 420 kg
Towing Capacity 3500 kg 1600 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 5.6 m
Front Headroom 1005 mm 987 mm
Rear Headroom 900 mm 947 mm
Front Legroom 1060 mm 1036 mm
Rear Legroom 700 mm 890 mm

In depth: how these cars differ

This D-Max Arctic Trucks AT35 and M4 Convertible 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 M4 Convertible 97.

Efficiency index: D-Max Arctic Trucks AT35 47 vs M4 Convertible 47.

Safety-equipment index: D-Max Arctic Trucks AT35 94 vs M4 Convertible 92.

Practicality index: D-Max Arctic Trucks AT35 88 vs M4 Convertible 53.

Ownership-cover index: D-Max Arctic Trucks AT35 not separately scored vs M4 Convertible 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 4 points

D-Max Arctic Trucks AT35 and M4 Convertible are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

Evidence leader 78 /100
Lead 4 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 4 points
74
#2

M4 Convertible

83% source coverage 2 strong categories
Best at Performance 97 Check Efficiency 47
Performance 97
Efficiency 47
Safety 92
Practicality 53
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance M4 Convertible +22 Efficiency Level Safety D-Max Arctic Trucks AT35 +2 Practicality D-Max Arctic Trucks AT35 +35

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

M4 Convertible

Performance 97/100
Efficiency 47/100
Safety 92/100
Practicality 53/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index Isuzu D-Max Arctic Trucks AT35 leads the specification evidence index with 78 pts vs 74 pts for M4 Convertible

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, D-Max Arctic Trucks AT35 leads. However, M4 Convertible 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 M4 Convertible 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.