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fuel economy or electric range, safety and the details that shape long-term ownership.
Isuzu D-Max Arctic Trucks AT35 vs Volkswagen Transporter Kombi: the short answer
Compare the available model information below. Hagalu has withheld a ranked verdict because the selected vehicles do not yet meet the minimum like-for-like source-coverage threshold.
Transporter Kombi starts ZAR 109,110 cheaperD-Max Arctic Trucks AT35 from ZAR 1,211,910 · Transporter Kombi from ZAR 1,102,800
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Specification
D-Max Arctic Trucks AT35
Transporter Kombi
Maximum Power
D-Max Arctic Trucks AT35140 kW @ 3600 rpm
Transporter Kombi110 kW
Maximum Torque
D-Max Arctic Trucks AT35450 Nm
Transporter Kombi360 Nm
Engine Size
D-Max Arctic Trucks AT352999 cc
Transporter Kombi1968 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
D-Max Arctic Trucks AT3511.8 km/l
Transporter Kombi13.2 km/l
Ground Clearance
D-Max Arctic Trucks AT35266 mm
Transporter Kombi150 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Independent editorial assessment
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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.
Current South African Transporter Kombi 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
MPV
Gross Combined Mass Kg
5780 kg
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Model Year
MY26
Current
Production Status
active
published
Segment
Extreme-terrain lifestyle pickup
MPV
Tare Mass Kg
2160 kg
2139 kg
Vehicle Type
Light commercial vehicle
MPV
Model Code
M260RY7
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Color Note
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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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4x4 configuration for the local line-up
Spec
D-Max Arctic Trucks AT35
Transporter Kombi
Length
5333 mm
5050 mm
Width
2040 mm
2032 mm
Height
1875 mm
1975 mm
Wheelbase
3125 mm
3100 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
266 mm
150 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
220 mm
-
Fuel Tank Capacity
76 l
55 l
Boot/Cargo Space
1000 l
-
Kerb Weight
2200 kg
2139 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2880 kg
3075 kg
Payload Capacity
660 kg
936 kg
Towing Capacity
3500 kg
-
Seating Capacity
5 seats
8 seats
Number of Rows
1 rows
-
Doors
4 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
6.25 m
11.8 m
Front Headroom
1005 mm
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Rear Headroom
900 mm
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Front Legroom
1060 mm
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Rear Legroom
700 mm
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Spec
D-Max Arctic Trucks AT35
Transporter Kombi
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
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Gross Axle Mass Rear Kg
1690 kg
-
Shock Absorbers
Bilstein off-road
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Spec
D-Max Arctic Trucks AT35
Transporter Kombi
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
Sunroof
No
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
No; assisted tailgate lift
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Not Available
Auto Dimming Mirror
Standard
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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
Skid Plates
-
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Battery Preconditioning
-
Not Available
Bed Extender
-
Not Available
Canopy Fitment
-
Not Available
Intelligent Battery System
-
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
One Pedal Driving
-
Not Available
Rear Electric Motor
-
Not Available
Regenerative Braking Levels
-
Not Available
Source Model Column
-
transporter-kombi
Sports Bar
-
Not Available
Tailgate Damper
-
Not Available
Tailgate Lock
-
Not Available
Tow Bar Type
-
Not Available
Trailer Stability Assist
-
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Trailer Sway Control
-
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Trim Level
-
flagship
Variant Role
-
Flagship / premium derivative
Vehicle To Grid
-
Not Available
Vehicle To Load
-
Not Available
Spec
D-Max Arctic Trucks AT35
Transporter Kombi
Engine
3-litre Turbocharged Diesel
Not Officially Disclosed
Engine Code
4JJ3
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
2999 cc
1968 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
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel System
Common-rail direct injection
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
110 kW
Maximum Torque
450 Nm
360 Nm
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
4WD
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 Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
100 kW/tonne
51.4 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
220 Nm/tonne
168.3 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
Transporter Kombi
Gearbox
6-speed automatic
Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine, selectable four-wheel drive
4x4
LSD Available
No
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
High and low range
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Differential Lock
Rear
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Standard
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
3.727 front and rear
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
6
8
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
Clutch Type
Torque converter automatic
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Type
Automatic floor shifter with AT35 badge
Automatic
Drivetrain
4x4
4x4
4WD Engagement
Shift on the fly up to 100 km/h
Available
4WD Hi Range
Standard
Available
4WD Lo Range
Standard
Available where 4WD low range is fitted
4WD Selector
Standard
Confirmed 4WD derivative
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
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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
Available where 4WD low range is fitted
Axle Layout
4x4
4x4
Rear Differential Lock
Standard
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
6
8
Drive Mode Selector
-
4WD/off-road drive mode support
Spec
D-Max Arctic Trucks AT35
Transporter Kombi
Claimed Mileage
11.8 km/l
13.2 km/l
City Mileage
9.6 km/l
10.7 km/l
Highway Mileage
13.8 km/l
15.4 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
76 litres l
55 l
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
13.2 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
76
55 l
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
D-Max Arctic Trucks AT35
Transporter Kombi
Airbags
Front, front side, curtain, driver knee and far-side airbags
Front airbags
ABS
Standard
Standard
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
Not Available
Driver Airbag
Standard
Not Available
EBD
Standard
Standard
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
Not Available
Stability Control
Standard
Not Available
TCS
Standard
Not Available
Knee Airbag
Driver
Not Available
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Far Side Airbag
Standard
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Spec
D-Max Arctic Trucks AT35
Transporter Kombi
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
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Turn Assist
Standard
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EV Mode
-
Not Available
Spec
D-Max Arctic Trucks AT35
Transporter Kombi
Seat Material
Partial leather
Not Applicable
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
Not Applicable
Rear Ventilation Duct
Standard
-
Front Shoulder Room
-
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
-
Not Applicable
Interior Colour Options
-
3
Interior Courtesy Lamps
-
Cabin trim, seating material, screen layout and driver-assistance equipment vary by derivative. Compare the chosen Transporter Kombi grade before assuming a feature is included.
Interior Colours
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3
Spec
D-Max Arctic Trucks AT35
Transporter Kombi
Infotainment System
9-inch touchscreen with AM/FM, Bluetooth, phone mirroring, Wi-Fi and hands-free phone
Not Available
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Not Available
Android Auto
Standard
Not Available
Bluetooth Connectivity
Audio streaming and hands-free phone
Not Available
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
Not Available
Touchscreen
9-inch
Not Available
Spec
D-Max Arctic Trucks AT35
Transporter Kombi
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
Not Available
Rear Overhang Mm
1318 mm
-
Wheel Arch Extensions
Arctic Trucks flared extensions
-
Body Type
-
MPV
Exterior Colour Options
-
3
Load Bed Liner
-
Not Available
Spec
D-Max Arctic Trucks AT35
Transporter Kombi
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
4WD/off-road drive mode support
Locking Differential
Rear differential lock
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
Selectable four-wheel drive
Four-wheel drive
Breakover Angle
34 degrees deg
Not Available
Ground Clearance Max
266 mm
150 mm
Ground Clearance Min
266 mm
150 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
Energy Recovery Display
-
Not Available
Off Road Traction Assist
-
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Terrain Mode Mud
-
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Terrain Mode Sand
-
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Terrain Mode Snow
-
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Spec
D-Max Arctic Trucks AT35
Transporter Kombi
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
Transporter Kombi
Service Interval
12 months / 15,000 km
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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
South Africa market model
Price Zar
1211910 ZAR
1342400 ZAR
Pricing Role
Factory-built flagship of the South African D-Max range
Active local lineup
Starting Price
1211910
1342400
Starting Price Zar
1211910
1342400
In depth: how these cars differ
This D-Max Arctic Trucks AT35 and Transporter Kombi comparison brings together local model information and available derivatives for South Africa. Prices and specifications appear only where they have been recorded for this market.
Hagalu has withheld an overall score because at least one selected vehicle does not yet have four comparable categories and 50% weighted source coverage. Missing catalogue evidence is not replaced with a neutral score or a guessed value.
Use the key-spec and full-spec tables to compare the fields that are confirmed. For a purchase decision, verify current availability, exact derivative equipment, finance, insurance and ownership cover with the relevant manufacturer or authorised retailer.
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What the evidence means
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D-Max Arctic Trucks AT35 vs Transporter Kombi 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.
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