A proper head-to-head in South Africa — we cover price, performance,
petrol economy, safety and what it'll actually cost you to own each one long term.
Current South African P500 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
Double-cab pickup
Gross Combined Mass Kg
5780 kg
-
Model Year
MY26
2026
Production Status
On sale
published
Segment
Extreme-terrain lifestyle pickup
Pickup
Tare Mass Kg
2160 kg
2761 kg
Vehicle Type
Light commercial vehicle
Pickup
Model Code
M260RY7
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Body Type Cab
-
Pickup
Color Note
-
Colour availability changes by model year, production batch and dealer stock, check the current colour selector before ordering.
Dealer Stock Note
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Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup
Drivetrain Note
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Drive layout derived from the official derivative naming: 2.0T HEV Ultra Luxury 4x4 9HAT
Spec
D-Max Arctic Trucks AT35
P500
Length
5333 mm
5445 mm
Width
2040 mm
1991 mm
Height
1875 mm
1924 mm
Wheelbase
3125 mm
3350 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
266 mm
224 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
76 l
80 l
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2880 kg
3495 kg
Payload Capacity
660 kg
685 kg
Towing Capacity
3500 kg
3500 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Doors
4 doors
4 doors
Kerb Weight
-
2810 kg
Spec
D-Max Arctic Trucks AT35
P500
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
P500
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
Not Available
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
-
Loadbox Length Mm
1495 mm
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
1530 mm
Not Applicable
Mudflaps
Arctic Trucks mud flaps
-
Tailgate Lift Assistance
Standard
-
Sunroof
-
Not Available
Boot Space Seats Folded
-
Not Applicable
Adaptive Dampers
-
Not Available
Engine Warranty
-
5
Fuel Consumption Combined
-
9.8
Performance Data Logger
-
Not Available
Rev Matching
-
Not Available
Skid Plates
-
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Voice Command
-
Standard
Diff Lock
-
Rear differential lock
Difflock
-
Rear differential lock
Load Bed Light
-
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
-
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
Rear Step Bumper
-
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
Sound System
8
10-speaker premium audio
Source Model Column
-
p500
Sport Plus Mode
-
Not Available
Tailgate Lock
-
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
Tie Down Hooks
-
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
Tow Bar Type
-
Bakkie towing support
Towbar
-
Bakkie towing support
Trailer Hitch
-
Bakkie towing support
Trailer Stability Assist
-
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Trailer Sway Control
-
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Trim Level
-
flagship
Variant Role
-
Flagship / premium derivative
Spec
D-Max Arctic Trucks AT35
P500
Engine
3-litre Turbocharged Diesel
2-litre Turbocharged Petrol Hybrid
Engine Code
4JJ3
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Diesel
Hybrid
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Self Charging Hybrid
Engine Displacement
2999 cc
2000 cc
Cylinders
4
Not Officially Disclosed
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves
16
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
4
Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Compression Ratio
16.3:1
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
95.4 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
104.9 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
140 kW @ 3600 rpm
255 kW
Maximum Torque
450 Nm
648 Nm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
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
4WD
Transmission
6-Speed Automatic
Not Officially Disclosed
Top Speed
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Rough Terrain Mode, 2H, 4H and 4L
Not Officially Disclosed
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
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
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 Officially Disclosed
Spec
D-Max Arctic Trucks AT35
P500
Gearbox
6-speed automatic
Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine, selectable four-wheel drive
4WD / AWD
Transfer Case
High and low range
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Rear
Rear differential lock
Paddle Shifters
Standard
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
3.727 front and rear
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
6
9
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
Gear Shift Type
Automatic floor shifter with AT35 badge
Automatic
Drivetrain
4x4
Not Applicable
4WD Engagement
Shift on the fly up to 100 km/h
Available
4WD Hi Range
Standard
Available
4WD Lo Range
Standard
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Standard
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Standard
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
Standard
Axle Layout
4x4
Not Applicable
Rear Differential Lock
Standard
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
6
9
LSD Available
-
Not Applicable
Clutch Type
-
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
-
Yes
Drive Mode Selector
-
4WD/off-road drive mode support
Front Differential Lock
-
Not Applicable
Spec
D-Max Arctic Trucks AT35
P500
Claimed Mileage
11.8 km/l
10.2 km/l
City Mileage
9.6 km/l
8.2 km/l
Highway Mileage
13.8 km/l
11.9 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
76 litres l
80 l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable; diesel vehicle
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable; diesel vehicle
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
76
80
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable; diesel vehicle
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable; diesel vehicle
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable; diesel vehicle
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable; diesel vehicle
Not Applicable
Emission Standard
-
Not Applicable
AdBlue Tank Capacity
-
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
-
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
11.8 km/l
10.2 km/l
Spec
D-Max Arctic Trucks AT35
P500
Airbags
Front, front side, curtain, driver knee and far-side airbags
Front dual, front 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
Confirmed 4WD derivative
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
P500
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
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Standard
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
Blind Spot Warning
Standard
Not Available
Driver Monitoring
Standard
-
Forward Collision Warning
Standard
Not Available
Front Camera
Standard
-
Emergency Lane Keeping
Standard
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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
-
360 Degree Camera
-
Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
-
Not Available
Park Assist
-
Not Available
Around View Monitor
-
Not Available
Spec
D-Max Arctic Trucks AT35
P500
Seat Material
Partial leather
Not Applicable
Heated Seats
Front
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
Seat Trim
Black partial leather with AT35-branded headrests
Not Applicable
Rear Ventilation Duct
Standard
-
Ventilated Seats
-
Not Applicable
Ambient Lighting
-
Not Applicable
Front Shoulder Room
-
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
-
Not Applicable
Interior Colour Options
-
3
Passenger Seat Adjustment
-
Not Applicable
Interior Courtesy Lamps
-
Cabin trim, seating material, screen layout and driver-assistance equipment vary by derivative. Compare the chosen P500 grade before assuming a feature is included.
Interior Colours
-
3
Spec
D-Max Arctic Trucks AT35
P500
Infotainment System
9-inch touchscreen with AM/FM, Bluetooth, phone mirroring, Wi-Fi and hands-free phone
SYNC
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Not Available
Android Auto
Standard
Not Available
Bluetooth Connectivity
Audio streaming and hands-free phone
Not Available
Number of Speakers
8
10-speaker premium audio
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
Navigation System
-
Standard
Voice Recognition
-
Standard
Infotainment Screen Size
9-inch
SYNC
Audio Speakers
8
10-speaker premium audio
Audio System
-
10-speaker premium audio
Connected Services
-
SYNC
Voice Control
-
Standard
Spec
D-Max Arctic Trucks AT35
P500
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
Rear Overhang Mm
1318 mm
-
Wheel Arch Extensions
Arctic Trucks flared extensions
-
Body Type
-
Pickup
Exterior Colour Options
-
3
Load Bed Liner
-
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
Panoramic Sunroof
-
Not Available
Active Exhaust
-
Not Available
Spec
D-Max Arctic Trucks AT35
P500
Approach Angle
33 degrees deg
Not Available
Departure Angle
23 degrees deg
Not Available
Wading Depth
865 mm
Not Available
Terrain Modes
MY26 Rough Terrain Mode
Not Available
Locking Differential
Rear differential lock
Rear differential lock
4WD System Type
Selectable four-wheel drive
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
34 degrees deg
Not Available
Ground Clearance Max
266 mm
224 mm
Ground Clearance Min
266 mm
224 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
-
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Hill Descent Control
Standard
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Off Road Traction Assist
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Mud
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Sand
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Snow
-
Not Available
Spec
D-Max Arctic Trucks AT35
P500
Tyre Size
35x12.5 R17 BFGoodrich all-terrain
Not Available
Spare Wheel Type
18x7.5J-33 alloy
Not Available
Wheel Rim Size
17x10-inch Arctic Trucks black alloy
Not Available
Multi Collision Brake
Standard
-
Towing Unbraked Kg
750 kg
-
Puncture Repair Kit
ResQ
-
Front Brake Type
-
Not Available
Rear Brake Type
-
Not Available
Handbrake Type
-
Not Applicable
Spec
D-Max Arctic Trucks AT35
P500
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
999900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Factory-built flagship of the South African D-Max range
Current listed price
Starting Price
R1,211,910
999900
Starting Price Zar
1211910
999900
In depth: how these cars differ
This D-Max Arctic Trucks AT35 and P500 comparison uses the exact South African derivatives selected above. 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 P500 98.
Efficiency index: D-Max Arctic Trucks AT35 47 vs P500 50.
Safety-equipment index: D-Max Arctic Trucks AT35 94 vs P500 88.
Practicality index: D-Max Arctic Trucks AT35 81 vs P500 79.
Ownership-cover index: D-Max Arctic Trucks AT35 not separately scored vs P500 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.
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
P500 leads by 3 points
D-Max Arctic Trucks AT35 and P500 are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
P500
Performance
98/100
Efficiency
50/100
Safety
88/100
Practicality
79/100
Ownership
65/100
D-Max Arctic Trucks AT35
Performance
75/100
Efficiency
47/100
Safety
94/100
Practicality
81/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexGWM P500
leads the specification evidence index with 79 pts
vs 76 pts for D-Max Arctic Trucks AT35
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, P500 leads. However, D-Max Arctic Trucks AT35 may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
Related comparisons
Continue with closely related South African models and comparable body styles.
There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the exact South African derivatives 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.
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