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Decision summary
Isuzu D-Max Double Cab vs iCAUR V23: the short answer
V23 has a modest catalogue-index lead, while D-Max Double Cab remains close.
V23 starts ZAR 54,110 cheaperD-Max Double Cab from ZAR 574,010 · V23 from ZAR 519,900
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
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Specification
D-Max Double Cab
V23
Maximum Power
D-Max Double Cab110 kW @ 3600 rpm
V23100 kW
Maximum Torque
D-Max Double Cab350 Nm
V23180 Nm
Engine Size
D-Max Double Cab3000 cc
V23Not Applicable
Combined Fuel Economy
D-Max Double Cab12.3 km/l
V23Not applicable — electric consumption measured in kWh/100 km km/l
Ground Clearance
D-Max Double Cab232 mm
V23190 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Independent editorial assessment
Hagalu editorial ratings
When a variant is selected, its rating out of five applies only to that exact derivative; a model-range review is not inherited. Editorial ratings are separate from the Specification Evidence Index out of 100 and are not customer ratings.
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
V23
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
V23
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
V23
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.
South African May 2026 local specification sheet for the current V23 generation.
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.
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Facelift Launched Since
Original current-generation version
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Facelift Version Ending
Current
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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
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Gross Combined Mass Kg
6000 kg
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Model Year
MY26
2026
Production Status
active
Published
Segment
Pickup
Electric SUV
Tare Mass Kg
2070 kg
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Vehicle Type
Pickup
Passenger vehicle
Spec
D-Max Double Cab
V23
Length
5333 mm
4220 mm
Width
1880 mm
1915 mm
Height
1805 mm
1845 mm
Wheelbase
3125 mm
2735 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
232 mm
190 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
220 mm
165 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
76 l
Not applicable — battery electric vehicle
Boot/Cargo Space
1000 l
372 L rear seats up; 994 L with rear seats folded
Kerb Weight
2070 kg
1550–1850 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
3100 kg
2085 kg
Payload Capacity
970 kg
350–650 kg
Towing Capacity
3500 kg
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Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
2 rows
Doors
4 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
12.5 m
5.9 m
Front Headroom
1005 mm
1020 mm
Rear Headroom
975 mm
990 mm
Front Legroom
1060 mm
1060 mm
Rear Legroom
900 mm
970 mm
Spec
D-Max Double Cab
V23
Front Track Width
Not Applicable
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Rear Track Width
Not Applicable
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Front Suspension
High Mounting
McPherson Strut
Rear Suspension
Leaf Spring Overslung
Multi-Link
Power Steering
Hydraulic
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Front Spring Type
High Mounting
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Rear Spring Type
Leaf Spring Overslung
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Shock Absorber Type
Twintube Gas Pressurised
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Front Suspension Type
High Mounting
McPherson Strut
Gross Axle Mass Front Kg
1450 kg
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Gross Axle Mass Rear Kg
1910 kg
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MagneRide Damping
Not Available
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Rear Axle Type
Leaf Spring Overslung
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Rear Suspension Type
Leaf Spring Overslung
Multi-Link
Shock Absorbers
Twintube Gas Pressurised
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Suspension
High Mounting
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Suspension Height
High Ride
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Track Front Rear Mm
1570/1570
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Spec
D-Max Double Cab
V23
Load Bed Length
1495 mm
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Load Bed Width
1530 mm
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Climate Control
Automatic, Dual Zone
Power air conditioner
Power Windows
Not Available
Yes
Keyless Entry
Not Available
Remote central locking; passive keyless access equipment-dependent
Push Button Start
Not Available
Electronic engine start/stop or EV power-on control
Wireless Charging
Wireless
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Sunroof
Not Available
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Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Powered tailgate optional on applicable hatch/SUV bodies
Automatic Headlamps
LED
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Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Automatic rain-sensing wipers optional or equipment-dependent
Not applicable to conventional BEV reduction drive
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
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Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
Not applicable — no conventional stepped gearbox
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
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Number of Gears
4
1
Transmission Type
6 Speed Automatic
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Not applicable to conventional BEV reduction drive
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Type
Automatic
Electric shift gear
Drivetrain
4WD / AWD
2WD
4WD Engagement
Available
Not applicable to conventional BEV reduction drive
4WD Hi Range
Available
Not applicable to conventional BEV reduction drive
4WD Lo Range
Available where 4WD low range is fitted
Not applicable to conventional BEV reduction drive
4WD Selector
Standard
Not applicable to conventional BEV reduction drive
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Applicable
Not applicable — no conventional stepped gearbox
Drive Mode Selector
4WD/off-road drive mode support
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Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
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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
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
Low Range Ratio
2.482
Not applicable to conventional BEV reduction drive
Low Range
Available where 4WD low range is fitted
Not applicable to conventional BEV reduction drive
Axle Layout
4WD / AWD
Electric drive axle(s); configuration depends on derivative
Rear Differential Lock
Standard
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Transfer Case Guard
Standard
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Transmission Speeds
4
1
Spec
D-Max Double Cab
V23
Claimed Mileage
12.3 km/l
Not applicable — electric consumption measured in kWh/100 km km/l
City Mileage
10.0 km/l
Not applicable — electric consumption measured in kWh/100 km km/l
Highway Mileage
14.4 km/l
Not applicable — electric consumption measured in kWh/100 km km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
76 l
Not applicable — battery electric vehicle
Emission Standard
Not Applicable
Zero tailpipe emissions (BEV)
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not applicable — battery electric vehicle
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
Not applicable — no combustion engine
Real-world Mileage
12.3 km/l
Not applicable — electric consumption measured in kWh/100 km km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
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Charging Type
Not Applicable
AC and DC charging; V2L external discharge 3.3 kW
Fuel Tank Litres
76
Not applicable — battery electric vehicle
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
360 km
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
20 kWh/100 km
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
341 km
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
401 km
Spec
D-Max Double Cab
V23
Airbags
2
Dual front, front side and side curtain airbags
ABS
Standard
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Not Available
Yes
Traction Control
Not Available
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Yes
Hill Start Assist
Not Available
Yes
Child Safety Lock
Not Available
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ISOFIX Mounts
Not Available
Yes
Brake Assist
Not Available
Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Direct tyre pressure monitoring
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Body anti-theft alarm and anti-theft horn
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Not Available
Driver and front passenger seatbelt reminders
Front Parking Sensors
Standard
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AEB
Not Available
Not fitted to 2WD local sheet
BA
Not Available
Yes
Brake Override System
Not Available
Yes
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Yes
Driver Airbag
Not Available
Yes
EBD
Standard
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
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Hill Hold
Not Available
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Not Available
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
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Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Available
Front pretensioner seat belts
Seatbelt Reminder
Not Available
Yes
Side Airbags
Not Available
Yes
Stability Control
Not Available
Yes
TCS
Not Available
Yes
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard
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Knee Airbag
Not Available
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ABS EBD
Standard
Yes
Spec
D-Max Double Cab
V23
Cruise Control
Standard
Cruise control
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not fitted to 2WD local sheet
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
Not fitted to 2WD local sheet
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Not fitted to 2WD local sheet
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard
Not fitted to 2WD local sheet
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
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Parking Sensors
Front & Rear
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Rear View Camera
Standard
Reverse camera
360 Degree Camera
Not Available
Not fitted to 2WD local sheet
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Available
Not fitted to 2WD local sheet
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
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Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
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Auto Highbeam
Not Available
Automatic highbeam control
Auto Lights
LED
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Auto Wipers
Not Available
Auto speed-sensing front wiper
EV Mode
Not Available
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Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
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Reverse Camera
Standard
Reverse camera
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not fitted to 2WD local sheet
Park Assist
Not Available
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Around View Monitor
Not Available
Not fitted to 2WD local sheet
Blind Spot Warning
Standard
Not fitted to 2WD local sheet
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Not fitted to 2WD local sheet
Front Camera
Standard
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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
V23
Seat Material
Partial Leather
Leather seats
Heated Seats
Not Applicable
Not fitted to 2WD local sheet
Ventilated Seats
Not Applicable
Yes
Steering Type
Hydraulic
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Ambient Lighting
Not Applicable
Interior reading and ambient equipment as listed on sheet
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
Leather steering wheel
Interior Colour Options
3
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60 40 Split Seat
Not Applicable
Foldable second-row seats
Driver Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
6-way power adjustment
Fabric Seats
Partial Leather
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Passenger Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
4-way power adjustment
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.
Optional or derivative-dependent; no exact South African trim fitment established
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
V23
Approach Angle
30 deg
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Departure Angle
18 deg
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Wading Depth
800 mm
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Terrain Modes
4WD/off-road drive mode support
Eco, Comfort, Sport, Individual, Slippery
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
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Underbody Protection
Confirmed 4WD derivative
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4WD System Type
Four-wheel drive
Not applicable to conventional BEV reduction drive
Hill Descent Control
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Yes
Approach Angle Deg
30 deg
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Breakover Angle
22.5 deg
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Breakover Angle Deg
22.5 deg
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Departure Angle Deg
18 deg
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Energy Recovery Display
Not Available
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Front Skid Plate Guard
Standard
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Ground Clearance Max
232 mm
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Ground Clearance Min
232 mm
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Off Road Traction Assist
Confirmed 4WD derivative
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Rear Skid Plate Guard
Standard
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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
V23
Tyre Size
265/60R18
255/55 R19
Front Brake Type
Not Available
Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type
Not Available
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Steel 17 x 7.0J-33
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Wheel Rim Size
Alloy 18 x 7.5J-33
19 in
Spare Tyre
Steel 17 x 7.0J-33
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Tyre Type
265/60R18
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Wheel Diameter
Alloy 18 x 7.5J-33
19 in
Handbrake Type
Not Applicable
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Leather Steering Wheel
Leather
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Multi Collision Brake
Standard
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Steering Wheel Cruise Controls
Standard
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Steering Wheel Trim
Leather
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Towing Unbraked Kg
750 kg
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Tyre Pressure Display
Standard
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Tyre Pressure Monitoring
Standard
Direct tyre pressure monitoring
Wheel Size Type
Alloy 18 x 7.5J-33
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Spec
D-Max Double Cab
V23
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 years/100,000 km service plan in the official South African press material; confirm final booklet.
Service Plan Distance
6 years / 90 000 km
5 years/100,000 km service plan in the official South African press material; confirm final booklet.
Alternator
90A
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Service Plan
6 years / 90 000 km
5 years/100,000 km service plan in the official South African press material; confirm final booklet.
Service Intervals
12 months / 15 000 km
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Spec
D-Max Double Cab
V23
Warranty Years
5 years / 120 000 km
Vehicle warranty 8 years/200,000 km; high-voltage battery warranty 8 years/160,000 km in official South African press material.
Warranty Kilometers
5 years / 120 000 km
Vehicle warranty 8 years/200,000 km; high-voltage battery warranty 8 years/160,000 km in official South African press material.
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 warranty 8 years/200,000 km; high-voltage battery warranty 8 years/160,000 km in official South African press material.
Roadside Assistance
5 years / 120 000 km
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Warranty
5 years / 120 000 km
Vehicle warranty 8 years/200,000 km; high-voltage battery warranty 8 years/160,000 km in official South African press material.
Warranty Roadside Assistance
5 years / 120 000 km
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Spec
D-Max Double Cab
V23
CO2 Emissions
212 g/km
Not applicable — battery electric vehicle
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
V23
Ownership Role
Flagship
Current local retail price; confirm quotation inclusions, warranty and service plan with iCAUR South Africa.
Price Zar
900310 ZAR
519900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current listed price
Current South African retail price
Starting Price
900310
519900
Starting Price Zar
900310
519900
In depth: how these cars differ
This D-Max Double Cab and V23 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 V23 42.
Efficiency index: D-Max Double Cab 49 vs V23 99.
Safety-equipment index: D-Max Double Cab 44 vs V23 93.
Practicality index: D-Max Double Cab 91 vs V23 60.
Ownership-cover index: D-Max Double Cab not separately scored vs V23 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
V23 leads by 8 points
V23 has a modest catalogue-index lead, while D-Max Double Cab remains close.
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
V23
Performance
42/100
Efficiency
99/100
Safety
93/100
Practicality
60/100
D-Max Double Cab
Performance
64/100
Efficiency
49/100
Safety
44/100
Practicality
91/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexiCAUR V23
leads the specification evidence index with 71 pts
vs 63 pts for D-Max Double Cab
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, V23 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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