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 vs Geely E5 EM-i: the short answer
D-Max Double Cab and E5 EM-i are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
D-Max Double Cab starts ZAR 25,989 cheaperD-Max Double Cab from ZAR 574,010 · E5 EM-i from ZAR 599,999
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
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Specification
D-Max Double Cab
E5 EM-i
Maximum Power
D-Max Double Cab110 kW @ 3600 rpm
E5 EM-i73 kW
Maximum Torque
D-Max Double Cab350 Nm
E5 EM-i125 Nm
Engine Size
D-Max Double Cab3000 cc
E5 EM-i1499 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
D-Max Double Cab12.3 km/l
E5 EM-iNot Officially Disclosed
Ground Clearance
D-Max Double Cab232 mm
E5 EM-i172 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Independent editorial assessment
Hagalu editorial ratings
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Isuzu D-Max Double Cab
3.0 DDi Double Cab 4x4 LSE AT
Hagalu editorial ratingNot yet rated
No complete editorial rating is published for this exact variant. This is not a zero score.
Not yet rated means a complete review is not published; it does not mean the vehicle scored zero. Read the rating methodology.
What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
D-Max Double Cab
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Practicality
Specification evidence leader
E5 EM-i
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Efficiency
Which One's Right for You?
D-Max Double Cab
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
E5 EM-i
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
D-Max Double Cab
E5 EM-i
Model Introduced Year
Current local generation year not confirmed
2025
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 model / exact generation number not separately published
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.
No applicable South African facelift history established
Facelift Launched Since
Original current-generation version
Not Applicable
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Not Applicable
Body Style
Double Cab pickup
SUV
Body Type Cab
Single/extended/double cab as per derivative name
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Color Note
Colour availability changes by model year, production batch and dealer stock, check the current colour selector before ordering.
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Dealer Stock Note
Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup
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Drivetrain Note
Drive layout derived from the official derivative naming: 3.0 DDi Double Cab 4x4 LSE AT
1.5L Naturally Aspirated Petrol + 160 kW Electric Drive
Engine Code
4JJ3
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Diesel
Plug-in Hybrid
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Plug-in Hybrid
Engine Displacement
3000 cc
1499 cc
Cylinders
4
4
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Inline
Valves
16
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
4
Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Naturally Aspirated
Fuel System
Common-rail direct injection
Not Officially Disclosed
Compression Ratio
16.3:1
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
82.0 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
94.6 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
110 kW @ 3600 rpm
73 kW
Maximum Torque
350 Nm
125 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
1
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Front
Drive Type
4WD
FWD
Transmission
6-Speed Automatic
Not Officially Disclosed
Top Speed
210 km/h
170 km/h
0-100 km/h
7.8 sec
8.1 sec
Quarter Mile
15.5 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Eco, Comfort, Sport
Pure, Hybrid, Power
Launch Control
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
4800 rpm
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
53.1 kW/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
169.1 Nm/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
18.4 kWh
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Type
Not Applicable
LFP
Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Electric Range
Not Applicable
105 km (NEDC)
AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
6.6 kW
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
30 kW
AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
3 h
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
20 min (30-80%)
Regenerative Braking
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
D-Max Double Cab
E5 EM-i
Gearbox
Automatic
Not Officially Disclosed
Drivetrain Layout
4WD / AWD
Front-engine, front-wheel drive
LSD Available
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Transfer Case
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Not Officially Disclosed
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Gears
4
Not Officially Disclosed
Transmission Type
6 Speed Automatic
Not Officially Disclosed
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Gear Shift Type
Automatic
Not Officially Disclosed
Drivetrain
4WD / AWD
FWD
4WD Engagement
Available
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD Hi Range
Available
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD Lo Range
Available where 4WD low range is fitted
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD Selector
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Mode Selector
4WD/off-road drive mode support
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Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Gear Ratio 1st
3.600
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Gear Ratio 2nd
2.090
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Gear Ratio 3rd
1.488
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Gear Ratio 4th
1.000
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Gear Ratio 5th
0.687
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Gear Ratio 6th
0.580
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Gear Ratio Reverse
3.732
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Gearbox Type
Automatic
Not Officially Disclosed
Low Range Ratio
2.482
Not Officially Disclosed
Low Range
Available where 4WD low range is fitted
Not Officially Disclosed
Axle Layout
4WD / AWD
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Differential Lock
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Transfer Case Guard
Standard
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Transmission Speeds
4
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
D-Max Double Cab
E5 EM-i
Claimed Mileage
12.3 km/l
Not Officially Disclosed
City Mileage
10.0 km/l
Not Officially Disclosed
Highway Mileage
14.4 km/l
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity
76 l
51 l
Emission Standard
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Real-world Mileage
12.3 km/l
Not Officially Disclosed
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Litres
76
51
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
943 km
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
D-Max Double Cab
E5 EM-i
Airbags
2
6
ABS
Standard
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Traction Control
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Hill Descent Control
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Yes
Hill Start Assist
Not Available
Yes
Child Safety Lock
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
ISOFIX Mounts
Not Available
Rear seats
Brake Assist
Not Available
Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Parking Sensors
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
AEB
Not Available
Yes
BA
Not Available
Yes
Brake Override System
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Yes
Driver Airbag
Not Available
Yes
EBD
Standard
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Hill Hold
Not Available
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Not Available
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Yes
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Seatbelt Reminder
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Side Airbags
Not Available
Yes
Stability Control
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
TCS
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard
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Knee Airbag
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
ABS EBD
Standard
Yes
Spec
D-Max Double Cab
E5 EM-i
Cruise Control
Standard
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Yes
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
Yes
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Yes
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Yes
Parking Sensors
Front & Rear
Rear
Rear View Camera
Standard
Yes
360 Degree Camera
Not Available
Yes
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Available
Yes
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Yes
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
Yes
Auto Lights
LED
-
Auto Wipers
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
EV Mode
Not Available
-
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Yes
Reverse Camera
Standard
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Yes
Park Assist
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Around View Monitor
Not Available
Yes
Blind Spot Warning
Standard
Yes
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Camera
Standard
-
Multi Collision Braking
Standard
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Parking Distance Sensors
Front & Rear
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Parking Sensor
Front & Rear
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Spec
D-Max Double Cab
E5 EM-i
Seat Material
Partial Leather
Not Officially Disclosed
Heated Seats
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Ventilated Seats
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Steering Type
Hydraulic
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Ambient Lighting
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Armrest
Centre console
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Front Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
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Rear Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
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Steering Wheel Material
Leather
Not Officially Disclosed
Interior Colour Options
3
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60 40 Split Seat
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Driver Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Fabric Seats
Partial Leather
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Passenger Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Heated Front Seats
Standard
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Interior Courtesy Lamps
Cabin trim, seating material, screen layout and driver-assistance equipment vary by derivative. Compare the chosen D-Max Double Cab grade before assuming a feature is included.
Vehicle: 6 years / 150,000 km; battery: 8 years / 200,000 km; roadside assistance: 5 years / unlimited km
Warranty Kilometers
5 years / 120 000 km
Vehicle: 6 years / 150,000 km; battery: 8 years / 200,000 km; roadside assistance: 5 years / unlimited km
Roadside Assistance
5 years / 120 000 km
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Anti-Corrosion Warranty
5 years / unlimited km
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Basic Warranty
5 years / 120 000 km
Vehicle: 6 years / 150,000 km; battery: 8 years / 200,000 km; roadside assistance: 5 years / unlimited km
Roadside Assistance
5 years / 120 000 km
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Warranty
5 years / 120 000 km
Vehicle: 6 years / 150,000 km; battery: 8 years / 200,000 km; roadside assistance: 5 years / unlimited km
Warranty Roadside Assistance
5 years / 120 000 km
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Spec
D-Max Double Cab
E5 EM-i
CO2 Emissions
212 g/km
Not Officially Disclosed
Hybrid System Type
Not Available
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Fuel Octane Requirement
Diesel
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Idle CO2 Output
212
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CO2 Emissions G Km
212
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Spec
D-Max Double Cab
E5 EM-i
Ownership Role
Flagship
top
Price Zar
900310 ZAR
679999 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current listed price
Current South African retail price
Starting Price
900310
679999
Starting Price Zar
900310
679999
In depth: how these cars differ
This D-Max Double Cab and E5 EM-i 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 E5 EM-i 39.
Efficiency index: D-Max Double Cab 49 vs E5 EM-i 79.
Safety-equipment index: D-Max Double Cab 44 vs E5 EM-i 91.
Practicality index: D-Max Double Cab 91 vs E5 EM-i 71.
Ownership-cover index: D-Max Double Cab not separately scored vs E5 EM-i 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.
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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
E5 EM-i leads by 6 points
D-Max Double Cab and E5 EM-i 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
E5 EM-i
Performance
39/100
Efficiency
79/100
Safety
91/100
Practicality
71/100
D-Max Double Cab
Performance
64/100
Efficiency
49/100
Safety
44/100
Practicality
91/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexGeely E5 EM-i
leads the specification evidence index with 69 pts
vs 63 pts for D-Max Double Cab
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, E5 EM-i 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.
Related comparisons
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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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