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Isuzu D-Max Arctic Trucks AT35 vs GWM Ora 03: the short answer
D-Max Arctic Trucks AT35 holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Ora 03.
Ora 03 starts ZAR 524,960 cheaperD-Max Arctic Trucks AT35 from ZAR 1,211,910 · Ora 03 from ZAR 686,950
Five key differences
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Specification
D-Max Arctic Trucks AT35
Ora 03
Maximum Power
D-Max Arctic Trucks AT35140 kW @ 3600 rpm
Ora 03126 kW
Maximum Torque
D-Max Arctic Trucks AT35450 Nm
Ora 03250 Nm
Engine Size
D-Max Arctic Trucks AT352999 cc
Ora 03Not Applicable
Combined Fuel Economy
D-Max Arctic Trucks AT3511.8 km/l
Ora 03Not Applicable
Ground Clearance
D-Max Arctic Trucks AT35266 mm
Ora 03145 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 ratingNot yet rated
No complete editorial rating is published for this exact variant. This is not a zero score.
Current South African Ora 03 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
Electric hatchback
Gross Combined Mass Kg
5780 kg
-
Model Year
MY26
2026
Production Status
active
published
Segment
Extreme-terrain lifestyle pickup
Hatchback
Tare Mass Kg
2160 kg
1685 kg
Vehicle Type
Light commercial vehicle
Hatchback
Model Code
M260RY7
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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
Spec
D-Max Arctic Trucks AT35
Ora 03
Length
5333 mm
4235 mm
Width
2040 mm
1825 mm
Height
1875 mm
1603 mm
Wheelbase
3125 mm
2650 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
266 mm
145 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
220 mm
115 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
76 l
0 l
Boot/Cargo Space
1000 l
228 l
Kerb Weight
2200 kg
1685 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2880 kg
2120 kg
Payload Capacity
660 kg
435 kg
Towing Capacity
3500 kg
2000 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
1 rows
2 rows
Doors
4 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
6.25 m
5.6 m
Front Headroom
1005 mm
1000 mm
Rear Headroom
900 mm
960 mm
Front Legroom
1060 mm
1050 mm
Rear Legroom
700 mm
900 mm
Spec
D-Max Arctic Trucks AT35
Ora 03
Front Track Width
1,695 mm
Not Applicable
Rear Track Width
1,695 mm
Not Applicable
Front Suspension
High-mounting suspension with Bilstein off-road damper
Not Available
Rear Suspension
Overslung leaf spring with Bilstein off-road damper
Not Available
Gross Axle Mass Front Kg
1450 kg
-
Gross Axle Mass Rear Kg
1690 kg
-
Shock Absorbers
Bilstein off-road
-
MagneRide Damping
-
Not Available
Spec
D-Max Arctic Trucks AT35
Ora 03
Load Bed Length
1,495 mm
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
1,530 mm
Not Applicable
Climate Control
Automatic dual-zone
Not Available
Power Windows
Front and rear; driver one-touch with jam protection
Not Available
Keyless Entry
Passive Entry Start System and walk-away auto lock
Not Available
Push Button Start
Passive Entry Start System
Not Available
Wireless Charging
AT35 wireless charging pad
Wireless
Sunroof
No
Panoramic sunroof
Electric Tailgate
No; assisted tailgate lift
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Not Available
Auto Dimming Mirror
Standard
-
AC Type
Automatic dual-zone
Not Available
Side Steps
Arctic Trucks extended-profile side steps
-
Loadbox Depth Mm
490 mm
Not Available
Loadbox Length Mm
1495 mm
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
1530 mm
Not Applicable
Mudflaps
Arctic Trucks mud flaps
-
Tailgate Lift Assistance
Standard
-
Boot Space Seats Folded
-
Not Applicable
Adaptive Dampers
-
Not Available
Engine Warranty
-
5
Panoramic Roof
No
Panoramic sunroof
Performance Data Logger
-
Not Available
Rev Matching
-
Not Available
Seat Type
-
Full-grain leather
Skid Plates
-
Not Available
Bed Extender
-
Not Available
Canopy Fitment
-
Not Available
Diff Lock
-
Not Available
Difflock
-
Not Available
Front Diff Lock
-
Not Available
Load Bed Cover
-
Not Available
Load Bed Light
-
Not Available
Load Bed Steps
-
Not Available
Loadbox Rope Hooks
-
Not Available
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
-
Not Available
Rear Diff Lock
-
Not Available
Source Model Column
-
ora-03
Sport Plus Mode
-
Not Available
Sports Bar
-
Not Available
Tailgate Damper
-
Not Available
Tailgate Lock
-
Not Available
Tow Bar Type
-
Not Available
Trim Level
-
flagship
Variant Role
-
Flagship / premium derivative
Spec
D-Max Arctic Trucks AT35
Ora 03
Engine
3-litre Turbocharged Diesel
Battery-electric powertrain
Engine Code
4JJ3
Not Applicable
Fuel Type
Diesel
Electric
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
2999 cc
Not Applicable
Cylinders
4
Not Applicable
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Not Applicable
Valves
16
Not Applicable
Valves per Cylinder
4
Not Applicable
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Not Applicable
Fuel System
Common-rail direct injection
Not Applicable
Compression Ratio
16.3:1
Not Applicable
Bore
95.4 mm
Not Applicable
Stroke
104.9 mm
Not Applicable
Maximum Power
140 kW @ 3600 rpm
126 kW
Maximum Torque
450 Nm
250 Nm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Motors
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Type
4WD
FWD
Transmission
6-Speed Automatic
Not Officially Disclosed
Top Speed
210 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
0-100 km/h
7.8 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
15.5 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Rough Terrain Mode, 2H, 4H and 4L
Not Officially Disclosed
Launch Control
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
4800 rpm
Not Applicable
Power-to-Weight Ratio
100 kW/tonne
74.8 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
220 Nm/tonne
148.4 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Type
Not Applicable
Lithium-ion
Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Electric Range
Not Applicable
420 km
AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Regenerative Braking
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
D-Max Arctic Trucks AT35
Ora 03
Gearbox
6-speed automatic
Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine, selectable four-wheel drive
Front-wheel drive
LSD Available
No
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
High and low range
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Rear
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Standard
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
3.727 front and rear
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
6
Not Applicable
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
Clutch Type
Torque converter automatic
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Yes
Gear Shift Type
Automatic floor shifter with AT35 badge
Automatic
Drivetrain
4x4
Front-wheel drive
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
Not Applicable
Front Differential Lock
No
Not Applicable
Gear Ratio 1st
3.600
-
Gear Ratio 2nd
2.090
-
Gear Ratio 3rd
1.488
-
Gear Ratio 4th
1.000
-
Gear Ratio 5th
0.687
-
Gear Ratio 6th
0.580
-
Gear Ratio Reverse
3.732
-
Gearbox Type
6-speed automatic
Automatic
Low Range Ratio
2.482
Not Applicable
Low Range
Standard
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
4x4
Front-wheel drive
Rear Differential Lock
Standard
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
6
Not Applicable
Differential Type Front
-
Not Available
Differential Type Rear
-
Not Available
Transfer Case Guard
-
Not Available
Spec
D-Max Arctic Trucks AT35
Ora 03
Claimed Mileage
11.8 km/l
Not Applicable
City Mileage
9.6 km/l
Not Applicable
Highway Mileage
13.8 km/l
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Capacity
76 litres l
Electric vehicle - no fuel tank
Emission Standard
Euro 5
Not Applicable
AdBlue Tank Capacity
14.5 l
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
No
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
11.8 km/l
Not Applicable
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
76
Electric vehicle - no fuel tank
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
420
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
16.5
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
D-Max Arctic Trucks AT35
Ora 03
Airbags
Front, front side, curtain, driver knee and far-side airbags
Dual SRS, front side, side curtain and front centre airbags
ABS
Standard
Not Available
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Not Available
Traction Control
Standard
Not Available
Hill Descent Control
Standard
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Not Available
Child Safety Lock
Child-proof rear door locks
Not Available
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard with top tether
Not Available
Brake Assist
Standard
Not Available
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Not Available
Engine Immobiliser
Transponder immobiliser
Not Available
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Driver, front passenger and rear passengers
Not Available
Front Parking Sensors
Standard
Not Available
AEB
Standard
Not Available
BA
Standard
Not Available
Brake Override System
Standard
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Standard
Driver Airbag
Standard
Not Available
EBD
Standard
Not Available
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Not Available
Hill Hold
Standard
Not Available
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Alert and braking
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Standard
Not Available
Seatbelt Reminder
Driver, front passenger and rear passengers
Not Available
Side Airbags
Front-seat side airbags
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Not Available
TCS
Standard
Not Available
Knee Airbag
Driver
Not Available
ABS EBD
Standard
Not Available
Far Side Airbag
Standard
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Spec
D-Max Arctic Trucks AT35
Ora 03
Cruise Control
Intelligent adaptive cruise control
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
Standard
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Alert and braking
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Front and rear
Not Available
Rear View Camera
Standard
Not Available
360 Degree Camera
No
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Standard
Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
No
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Standard
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Standard
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Automatic rain-sensing
Not Available
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Not Available
Reverse Camera
Standard
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Not Available
Park Assist
No
Not Available
Around View Monitor
No
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
Standard
Not Available
Driver Monitoring
Standard
-
Forward Collision Warning
Standard
Not Available
Front Camera
Standard
-
Emergency Lane Keeping
Standard
-
Lane Departure Prevention
Standard
-
Pedal Misapplication Mitigation
Standard
-
Rear Cross Traffic Braking
Standard below 10 km/h in reverse
-
Rear Radar
Standard
-
Traffic Jam Assist
Standard; operates from 0-60 km/h
-
Turn Assist
Standard
-
EV Mode
-
Not Available
Spec
D-Max Arctic Trucks AT35
Ora 03
Seat Material
Partial leather
Full-grain leather
Heated Seats
Front
Not Applicable
Ventilated Seats
No
Not Applicable
Ambient Lighting
No
Not Applicable
Steering Wheel Material
Leather
Not Applicable
60 40 Split Seat
Rear bench split cushion 60:40
Not Applicable
Driver Seat Adjustment
8-way power with powered lumbar support
Not Applicable
Passenger Seat Adjustment
4-way manual
Not Applicable
Seat Trim
Black partial leather with AT35-branded headrests
Full-grain leather
Rear Ventilation Duct
Standard
-
Front Shoulder Room
-
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
-
Not Applicable
Interior Colour Options
-
3
Fabric Seats
-
Full-grain leather
Interior Courtesy Lamps
-
Cabin trim, seating material, screen layout and driver-assistance equipment vary by derivative. Compare the chosen Ora 03 grade before assuming a feature is included.
Leather Accented Seat Trim
-
Full-grain leather
Interior Colours
-
3
Spec
D-Max Arctic Trucks AT35
Ora 03
Infotainment System
9-inch touchscreen with AM/FM, Bluetooth, phone mirroring, Wi-Fi and hands-free phone
SYNC
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Standard
Android Auto
Standard
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Audio streaming and hands-free phone
Standard
Number of Speakers
8
Not Available
Digital Instrument Cluster
7-inch configurable Multi Information Display
Not Applicable
USB Ports
Front device-link USB and rear charge port
Not Available
Infotainment Screen
9-inch
SYNC
Touchscreen
9-inch
SYNC
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Standard
Standard
Wireless Android Auto
Standard
Standard
Infotainment Screen Size
9-inch
SYNC
Connected Services
-
SYNC
Smartphone Connectivity
-
Bluetooth
Spec
D-Max Arctic Trucks AT35
Ora 03
LED Headlamps
Standard
Not Available
Daytime Running Lamps
LED with integrated turn indicators
Not Available
Fog Lamps
Front LED and rear fog lamps
Not Available
Roof Rails
Standard
Not Available
Exterior Colour Options
Splash White, Mercury Silver, Red Spinel, Biarritz Blue, Islay Grey, and Onyx Black
3
Headlights
Standard
Not Available
Panoramic Sunroof
No
Panoramic sunroof
Rear Overhang Mm
1318 mm
-
Wheel Arch Extensions
Arctic Trucks flared extensions
-
Roof Type
-
Panoramic sunroof
Body Type
-
Hatchback
Electric Blind Sunroof
-
Panoramic sunroof
Exterior Colour Options
-
3
Load Bed Liner
-
Not Available
Active Exhaust
-
Not Available
Spec
D-Max Arctic Trucks AT35
Ora 03
Approach Angle
33 degrees deg
-
Departure Angle
23 degrees deg
-
Wading Depth
865 mm
-
Terrain Modes
MY26 Rough Terrain Mode
Not Available
Locking Differential
Rear differential lock
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
Selectable four-wheel drive
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
34 degrees deg
Not Available
Ground Clearance Max
266 mm
145 mm
Ground Clearance Min
266 mm
145 mm
Lift Kit
Arctic Trucks dedicated lift kit
-
Rough Terrain Mode
Standard; available in 2H, 4H and 4L and with rear diff lock engaged
-
Underbody Protection
-
Not Available
Approach Angle Deg
-
-
Departure Angle Deg
-
-
Front Skid Plate Guard
-
Not Available
Off Road Descent Control
-
Not Available
Off Road Traction Assist
-
Not Available
Crawl Control
-
Not Available
Rear Skid Plate Guard
-
Not Available
Skid Plates Fuel Tank
-
Not Available
Skid Plates Transfer Case
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Mud
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Normal
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Rock
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Sand
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Snow
-
Not Available
Terrain Response System
-
Not Available
Underbody Camera
-
Not Available
Wading Depth Mm
-
-
Spec
D-Max Arctic Trucks AT35
Ora 03
Tyre Size
35x12.5 R17 BFGoodrich all-terrain
Not Available
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Not Available
Rear Brake Type
Drum
Not Available
Spare Wheel Type
18x7.5J-33 alloy
Not Available
Wheel Rim Size
17x10-inch Arctic Trucks black alloy
Not Available
Handbrake Type
Manual lever
Not Applicable
Multi Collision Brake
Standard
-
Towing Unbraked Kg
750 kg
-
Puncture Repair Kit
ResQ
-
Fifth Wheel Prep
-
Not Available
Spec
D-Max Arctic Trucks AT35
Ora 03
Service Interval
12 months / 15,000 km
10000
Service Plan
5 years / 90,000 km per AT35 booklet and June 2026 release; confirm against conflicting MY26 V-Cross brochure
5 Years / 75,000 km
Approx Service Cost
-
Included in Service Plan
Battery Warranty
-
8 Years / 160,000 km
Maintenance Plan
-
5 Years / 75,000 km
Engine Oil Change Interval
-
10,000 km
First Service At
-
5000
Service Plan Duration
5 years / 90,000 km per AT35 booklet and June 2026 release; confirm against conflicting MY26 V-Cross brochure
5 Years / 75,000 km
Service Plan Distance
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
Flagship
Price Zar
1211910 ZAR
805950 ZAR
Pricing Role
Factory-built flagship of the South African D-Max range
Current listed price
Starting Price
1211910
805950
Starting Price Zar
1211910
805950
In depth: how these cars differ
This D-Max Arctic Trucks AT35 and Ora 03 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 Ora 03 52.
Efficiency index: D-Max Arctic Trucks AT35 47 vs Ora 03 90.
Safety-equipment index: D-Max Arctic Trucks AT35 94 vs Ora 03 not separately scored.
Practicality index: D-Max Arctic Trucks AT35 88 vs Ora 03 52.
Ownership-cover index: D-Max Arctic Trucks AT35 not separately scored vs Ora 03 65.
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 15 points
D-Max Arctic Trucks AT35 holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Ora 03.
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
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
Ora 03
Performance
52/100
Efficiency
90/100
Practicality
52/100
Ownership
65/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexIsuzu D-Max Arctic Trucks AT35
leads the specification evidence index with 78 pts
vs 63 pts for Ora 03
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, D-Max Arctic Trucks AT35 leads. However, Ora 03 may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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