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 Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV: the short answer
Tiggo 8 PHEV has a modest catalogue-index lead, while D-Max Double Cab remains close.
D-Max Double Cab starts ZAR 155,890 cheaperD-Max Double Cab from ZAR 574,010 · Tiggo 8 PHEV from ZAR 729,900
Five key differences
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Specification
D-Max Double Cab
Tiggo 8 PHEV
Maximum Power
D-Max Double Cab110 kW @ 3600 rpm
Tiggo 8 PHEV150 kW @ 5500 rpm
Maximum Torque
D-Max Double Cab350 Nm
Tiggo 8 PHEV230 Nm
Engine Size
D-Max Double Cab3000 cc
Tiggo 8 PHEV1500 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
D-Max Double Cab12.3 km/l
Tiggo 8 PHEV19.2 km/l
Ground Clearance
D-Max Double Cab232 mm
Tiggo 8 PHEV170 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Independent editorial assessment
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Isuzu D-Max Double Cab
3.0 DDi Double Cab 4x4 LSE AT
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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
Tiggo 8 PHEV
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
Tiggo 8 PHEV
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
Tiggo 8 PHEV
Model Introduced Year
Current local generation year not confirmed
2026
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 Africa Tiggo 8 PHEV range
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.
Current South Africa version listed by official source
Facelift Launched Since
Original current-generation version
2026
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
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
1.5-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol Plug-in Hybrid
Engine Code
4JJ3
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Diesel
Plug-in Hybrid
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Plug-in Hybrid
Engine Displacement
3000 cc
1500 cc
Cylinders
4
4
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Inline
Valves
16
16
Valves per Cylinder
4
4
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Naturally Aspirated
Fuel System
Common-rail direct injection
Petrol injection
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
150 kW @ 5500 rpm
Maximum Torque
350 Nm
230 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
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
Eco, Comfort, Sport
Eco, Normal, Sport
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
Not Officially Disclosed
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Electric Range
Not Applicable
90 km (WLTP)
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 Double Cab
Tiggo 8 PHEV
Gearbox
Automatic
1 DHT
Drivetrain Layout
4WD / AWD
FWD
LSD Available
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
Standard
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
4
Hybrid DHT
Transmission Type
6 Speed Automatic
Automatic
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Automatic clutch
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Applicable
Standard
Gear Shift Type
Automatic
Electric
Drivetrain
4WD / AWD
FWD
4WD Engagement
Available
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
Available
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Available where 4WD low range is fitted
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Standard
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Applicable
Standard
Drive Mode Selector
4WD/off-road drive mode support
-
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
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
1 DHT
Low Range Ratio
2.482
Not Applicable
Low Range
Available where 4WD low range is fitted
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
4WD / AWD
FWD
Rear Differential Lock
Standard
Not Applicable
Transfer Case Guard
Standard
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Transmission Speeds
4
Hybrid DHT
Spec
D-Max Double Cab
Tiggo 8 PHEV
Claimed Mileage
12.3 km/l
19.2 km/l
City Mileage
10.0 km/l
16.3 km/l
Highway Mileage
14.4 km/l
21.5 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
76 l
60 l
Emission Standard
Not Applicable
Euro VIb
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
Standard
Real-world Mileage
12.3 km/l
19.2 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Plug-in hybrid AC/DC
Charging Type
Not Applicable
AC/DC
Fuel Tank Litres
76
60
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
1200
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Available
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
Not Available
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
1200 km
Spec
D-Max Double Cab
Tiggo 8 PHEV
Airbags
2
Multiple airbags
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Not Available
Standard
Traction Control
Not Available
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Standard
Hill Start Assist
Not Available
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Not Available
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
Not Available
Standard
Brake Assist
Not Available
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Not Available
Standard
Front Parking Sensors
Standard
Standard
AEB
Not Available
Standard
BA
Not Available
Standard
Brake Override System
Not Available
Standard
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Standard
Driver Airbag
Not Available
Standard
EBD
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Standard
Hill Hold
Not Available
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Not Available
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Standard
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Available
Standard
Seatbelt Reminder
Not Available
Standard
Side Airbags
Not Available
Standard
Stability Control
Not Available
Standard
TCS
Not Available
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard
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Knee Airbag
Not Available
Standard
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Spec
D-Max Double Cab
Tiggo 8 PHEV
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Standard
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Standard
Parking Sensors
Front & Rear
Standard
Rear View Camera
Standard
Standard
360 Degree Camera
Not Available
Standard
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Available
Standard
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
Standard
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
Standard
Auto Lights
LED
-
Auto Wipers
Not Available
Standard
EV Mode
Not Available
-
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Standard
Reverse Camera
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Standard
Park Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Not Available
Standard
Blind Spot Warning
Standard
Standard
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Standard
Front Camera
Standard
-
Multi Collision Braking
Standard
-
Parking Distance Sensors
Front & Rear
-
Parking Sensor
Front & Rear
-
Spec
D-Max Double Cab
Tiggo 8 PHEV
Seat Material
Partial Leather
Leatherette / leather
Heated Seats
Not Applicable
Standard
Ventilated Seats
Not Applicable
Standard
Steering Type
Hydraulic
-
Ambient Lighting
Not Applicable
Standard
Front Armrest
Centre console
-
Front Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
Not Available
Rear Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
Not Available
Steering Wheel Material
Leather
Leather
Interior Colour Options
3
-
60 40 Split Seat
Not Applicable
Standard
Driver Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
Power
Fabric Seats
Partial Leather
-
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
Power
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.
White, black, grey, silver, blue, green and other official Chery market colours by model.
Body Type
Pickup
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DRL
LED
Standard
Fog Lights
Std, LED
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Front Fog Lights
Std, LED
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Led Headlights
LED
Standard
Auto Headlights
LED
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Automatic Headlamps
LED
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Daytime Running Lights
LED
Standard
Exterior Colour Options
3
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Front Fog Lamps
Std, LED
Standard
Headlamp Levelling
LED
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Headlamps
LED
Standard
Headlight Type
LED
Standard
Headlights
LED
Standard
Load Bed Liner
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
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Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
Standard
Active Exhaust
Not Available
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Radiator Grille
Silky Silver Met
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Rear Overhang Mm
1318 mm
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Spec
D-Max Double Cab
Tiggo 8 PHEV
Approach Angle
30 deg
Not Available
Departure Angle
18 deg
Not Available
Wading Depth
800 mm
Not Available
Terrain Modes
4WD/off-road drive mode support
Not Applicable
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Underbody Protection
Confirmed 4WD derivative
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4WD System Type
Four-wheel drive
Not Applicable
Hill Descent Control
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Standard
Approach Angle Deg
30 deg
-
Breakover Angle
22.5 deg
Not Available
Breakover Angle Deg
22.5 deg
-
Departure Angle Deg
18 deg
-
Energy Recovery Display
Not Available
-
Front Skid Plate Guard
Standard
-
Ground Clearance Max
232 mm
205 mm
Ground Clearance Min
232 mm
170 mm
Off Road Traction Assist
Confirmed 4WD derivative
-
Rear Skid Plate Guard
Standard
-
Terrain Mode Mud
Confirmed 4WD derivative
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Terrain Mode Sand
Confirmed 4WD derivative
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Terrain Mode Snow
Confirmed 4WD derivative
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Wading Depth Mm
800 mm
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Spec
D-Max Double Cab
Tiggo 8 PHEV
Tyre Size
265/60R18
235/50 R19
Front Brake Type
Not Available
Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type
Not Available
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Steel 17 x 7.0J-33
Not Available
Wheel Rim Size
Alloy 18 x 7.5J-33
235/50 R19
Spare Tyre
Steel 17 x 7.0J-33
Not Available
Tyre Type
265/60R18
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Wheel Diameter
Alloy 18 x 7.5J-33
235/50 R19
Handbrake Type
Not Applicable
Electronic parking brake
Leather Steering Wheel
Leather
-
Multi Collision Brake
Standard
-
Steering Wheel Cruise Controls
Standard
-
Steering Wheel Trim
Leather
-
Towing Unbraked Kg
750 kg
-
Tyre Pressure Display
Standard
-
Tyre Pressure Monitoring
Standard
Standard
Wheel Size Type
Alloy 18 x 7.5J-33
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Spec
D-Max Double Cab
Tiggo 8 PHEV
Service Interval
12 months / 15 000 km
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Maintenance Plan
6 years / 90 000 km
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Engine Oil Change Interval
12 months / 15 000 km
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Service Plan Duration
6 years / 90 000 km
5 Year / 75 000 km
Service Plan Distance
6 years / 90 000 km
5 Year / 75 000 km
Alternator
90A
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Service Plan
6 years / 90 000 km
5 Year / 75 000 km
Service Intervals
12 months / 15 000 km
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Spec
D-Max Double Cab
Tiggo 8 PHEV
Warranty Years
5 years / 120 000 km
7 Year / 200 000 km
Warranty Kilometers
5 years / 120 000 km
7 Year / 200 000 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
7 Year / 200 000 km
Roadside Assistance
5 years / 120 000 km
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Warranty
5 years / 120 000 km
7 Year / 200 000 km
Warranty Roadside Assistance
5 years / 120 000 km
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Spec
D-Max Double Cab
Tiggo 8 PHEV
CO2 Emissions
212 g/km
30 g/km
Hybrid System Type
Not Available
-
Fuel Octane Requirement
Diesel
Petrol
Idle CO2 Output
212
-
CO2 Emissions G Km
212
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Spec
D-Max Double Cab
Tiggo 8 PHEV
Ownership Role
Flagship
flagship or capability-focused
Price Zar
900310 ZAR
729900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current listed price
flagship or capability-focused
Starting Price
900310
729900
Starting Price Zar
900310
729900
In depth: how these cars differ
This D-Max Double Cab and Tiggo 8 PHEV 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.
Ownership-cover index: D-Max Double Cab not separately scored vs Tiggo 8 PHEV 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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Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout
Tiggo 8 PHEV leads by 11 points
Tiggo 8 PHEV has a modest catalogue-index lead, while D-Max Double Cab remains close.
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Tiggo 8 PHEV
Performance
56/100
Efficiency
81/100
Safety
94/100
Practicality
70/100
D-Max Double Cab
Performance
64/100
Efficiency
49/100
Safety
44/100
Practicality
91/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexChery Tiggo 8 PHEV
leads the specification evidence index with 74 pts
vs 63 pts for D-Max Double Cab
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Tiggo 8 PHEV 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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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.
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