Isuzu D-Max Double Cab vs Isuzu D-Max Single Cab

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 Double Cab in South Africa

Isuzu D-Max Double Cab

3.0 DDi Double Cab 4x4 LSE AT Diesel 6-Speed Automatic Current
ZAR 900,310 ex-showroom
⚡ 110 kW 🔧 350 Nm ⛽ 12.3 km/l
VS
Isuzu D-Max Single Cab in South Africa

Isuzu D-Max Single Cab

1.9 DDi Single Cab 4x4 HR L MT Diesel 6-Speed Manual Current
ZAR 585,200 ex-showroom
⚡ 110 kW 🔧 350 Nm ⛽ 14.1 km/l
＋ Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

Isuzu D-Max Double Cab vs Isuzu D-Max Single Cab: the short answer

D-Max Single Cab has a modest catalogue-index lead, while D-Max Double Cab remains close.

D-Max Single Cab starts ZAR 200,260 cheaper D-Max Double Cab from ZAR 574,010 · D-Max Single Cab from ZAR 373,750

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification D-Max Double Cab D-Max Single Cab
Maximum Power D-Max Double Cab110 kW @ 3600 rpm D-Max Single Cab110 kW @ 3600 rpm
Maximum Torque D-Max Double Cab350 Nm D-Max Single Cab350 Nm
Engine Size D-Max Double Cab3000 cc D-Max Single Cab1900 cc
Combined Fuel Economy D-Max Double Cab12.3 km/l D-Max Single Cab14.1 km/l
Ground Clearance D-Max Double Cab232 mm D-Max Single Cab227 mm

Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

D-Max Double Cab

Strengths
  • Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
  • Lower fuel efficiency
  • Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to: Published Practicality
Specification evidence leader

D-Max Single Cab

Strengths
  • Better fuel efficiency
  • Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
  • Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to: Published Efficiency

Which One's Right for You?

D-Max Double Cab

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures

D-Max Single Cab

  • Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
  • Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec D-Max Double Cab D-Max Single Cab
Model Introduced Year Current local generation year not confirmed Current local generation year not confirmed
Generation Current South African D-Max Double Cab listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data. Current South African D-Max Single Cab listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data.
Facelift History Model-year updates can affect trim, wheels, screens, safety equipment and colours. Use the latest South African price list when checking a specific vehicle. 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 Original current-generation version Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending Current Current
Body Style Double Cab pickup Single Cab pickup
Body Type Cab Single/extended/double cab as per derivative name Single/extended/double cab as per derivative name
Color Note Colour availability changes by model year, production batch and dealer stock, check the current colour selector before ordering. 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 Top grade in the South Africa lineup
Drivetrain Note Drive layout derived from the official derivative naming: 3.0 DDi Double Cab 4x4 LSE AT Drive layout derived from the official derivative naming: 1.9 DDi Single Cab 4x4 HR L MT
Gross Combined Mass Kg 6000 kg 5000 kg
Model Year MY26 MY26
Production Status active active
Segment Pickup Pickup
Tare Mass Kg 2070 kg 1810 kg
Vehicle Type Pickup Pickup
Spec D-Max Double Cab D-Max Single Cab
Length 5333 mm 5325 mm
Width 1880 mm 1870 mm
Height 1805 mm 1780 mm
Wheelbase 3125 mm 3125 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 232 mm 227 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) 220 mm 220 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 76 l 76 l
Boot/Cargo Space 1000 l 1000 l
Kerb Weight 2070 kg 1810 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 3100 kg 3100 kg
Payload Capacity 970 kg 1230 kg
Towing Capacity 3500 kg 2100 kg
Seating Capacity 5 seats 2 seats
Number of Rows 2 rows 1 rows
Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Minimum Turning Radius 12.5 m 12.5 m
Front Headroom 1005 mm 1005 mm
Rear Headroom 975 mm 900 mm
Front Legroom 1060 mm 1060 mm
Rear Legroom 900 mm 700 mm

In depth: how these cars differ

This D-Max Double Cab and D-Max Single Cab 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 Double Cab 64 vs D-Max Single Cab 64.

Efficiency index: D-Max Double Cab 49 vs D-Max Single Cab 56.

Safety-equipment index: D-Max Double Cab 44 vs D-Max Single Cab 90.

Practicality index: D-Max Double Cab 91 vs D-Max Single Cab 75.

Ownership-cover index: D-Max Double Cab not separately scored vs D-Max Single Cab 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 Single Cab leads by 9 points

D-Max Single Cab has a modest catalogue-index lead, while D-Max Double Cab remains close.

Evidence leader 72 /100
Lead 9 points
Data 68% source coverage
72
#1 Evidence leader

D-Max Single Cab

68% source coverage 2 strong categories
Best at Safety 90 Check Efficiency 56
Performance 64
Efficiency 56
Safety 90
Practicality 75
Leads by 9 points
63
#2

D-Max Double Cab

75% source coverage 1 strong categories
Best at Practicality 91 Check Safety 44
Performance 64
Efficiency 49
Safety 44
Practicality 91
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance Level Efficiency D-Max Single Cab +7 Safety D-Max Single Cab +46 Practicality D-Max Double Cab +16

Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

D-Max Single Cab

Performance 64/100
Efficiency 56/100
Safety 90/100
Practicality 75/100

D-Max Double Cab

Performance 64/100
Efficiency 49/100
Safety 44/100
Practicality 91/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index Isuzu D-Max Single Cab leads the specification evidence index with 72 pts vs 63 pts for D-Max Double Cab

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, D-Max Single Cab leads. However, D-Max Double Cab may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

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D-Max Double Cab vs D-Max Single Cab 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.