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 Extended Cab vs Hyundai Grand i10 Sedan: the short answer
D-Max Extended Cab has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Grand i10 Sedan remains close.
Grand i10 Sedan starts ZAR 220,100 cheaperD-Max Extended Cab from ZAR 500,000 · Grand i10 Sedan from ZAR 279,900
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
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Specification
D-Max Extended Cab
Grand i10 Sedan
Maximum Power
D-Max Extended Cab110 kW @ 3600 rpm
Grand i10 Sedan61 kW
Maximum Torque
D-Max Extended Cab350 Nm
Grand i10 Sedan114 Nm
Engine Size
D-Max Extended Cab3000 cc
Grand i10 Sedan1197 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
D-Max Extended Cab12.7 km/l
Grand i10 Sedan16.9 km/l
Ground Clearance
D-Max Extended Cab232 mm
Grand i10 Sedan165 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 Extended Cab
3.0 DDi Extended Cab LSE AT
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What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Specification evidence leader
D-Max Extended Cab
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Stronger listed safety equipment
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Practicality
Grand i10 Sedan
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Fewer listed safety features
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Efficiency
Which One's Right for You?
D-Max Extended Cab
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Grand i10 Sedan
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
D-Max Extended Cab
Grand i10 Sedan
Model Introduced Year
Current local generation year not confirmed
Current local generation year not confirmed
Generation
Current South African D-Max Extended Cab listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data.
Current South African Grand i10 Sedan 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
Extended Cab pickup
Sedan
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.
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
Gross Combined Mass Kg
6000 kg
-
Model Year
MY26
2026
Production Status
active
active
Segment
Pickup
Sedan
Tare Mass Kg
1930 kg
940-1037 kg
Vehicle Type
Pickup
Sedan
Spec
D-Max Extended Cab
Grand i10 Sedan
Length
5333 mm
3995 mm
Width
1870 mm
1680 mm
Height
1790 mm
1520 mm
Wheelbase
3125 mm
2450 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
232 mm
165 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
220 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity
76 l
37 l
Boot/Cargo Space
1000 l
402 l
Kerb Weight
1930 kg
Not Officially Disclosed
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
3000 kg
Not Officially Disclosed
Payload Capacity
1005 kg
Not Officially Disclosed
Towing Capacity
3500 kg
Not Officially Disclosed
Seating Capacity
4 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
1 rows
2 rows
Doors
2 doors
4 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
12.5 m
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Headroom
1005 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Headroom
900 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Legroom
1060 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Legroom
700 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
D-Max Extended Cab
Grand i10 Sedan
Front Track Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Rear Track Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Front Suspension
High Mounting
Not Available
Rear Suspension
Leaf Spring Overslung
Not Available
Front Spring Type
High Mounting
-
Rear Spring Type
Leaf Spring Overslung
-
Shock Absorber Type
Twintube Gas Pressurised
-
Front Suspension Type
High Mounting
Not Available
Gross Axle Mass Front Kg
1450 kg
-
Gross Axle Mass Rear Kg
1910 kg
-
MagneRide Damping
Not Available
-
Rear Axle Type
Leaf Spring Overslung
-
Rear Suspension Type
Leaf Spring Overslung
Not Available
Shock Absorbers
Twintube Gas Pressurised
-
Suspension
High Mounting
-
Suspension Height
High Ride
-
Track Front Rear Mm
1570 / 1570
-
Spec
D-Max Extended Cab
Grand i10 Sedan
Load Bed Length
1805 mm
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
1530 mm
Not Applicable
Climate Control
Automatic, Dual Zone
Manual
Power Windows
Not Available
Not Available
Keyless Entry
Not Available
Not Available
Push Button Start
Not Available
Not Available
Wireless Charging
Wireless
Wireless
Sunroof
Not Available
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Not Available
Automatic Headlamps
LED
-
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Not Available
Boot Space Seats Folded
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Type
Automatic, Dual Zone
Manual
Adaptive Dampers
Not Available
-
Climate Zones
Automatic, Dual Zone
Manual
Front Armrest
Centre console
-
Fuel Consumption Combined
7.9
5.9
Performance Data Logger
Not Available
-
Rev Matching
Not Available
-
Seat Type
Partial Leather
-
Side Steps
Std, Black
-
Spare Wheel
Alloy 18 x 7.5J-33
Not Available
Air Conditioning
Automatic, Dual Zone
Manual
Battery Preconditioning
Not Available
Not Available
Centre Console
Standard
-
Diff Lock
Not Available
Not Available
Difflock
Not Available
Not Available
Front Bumper
Body Colour
-
Front Diff Lock
Not Available
Not Available
Intelligent Battery System
Not Available
Not Available
Load Bed Light
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
Not Available
Loadbox Depth Mm
490 mm
Not Available
Loadbox Length Mm
1805 mm
Not Applicable
Loadbox Rope Hooks
Not Available
Not Available
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
4
Not Available
Loadbox Width Mm
1530 mm
Not Applicable
Manual Aircon
Automatic, Dual Zone
Manual
Oil Pan Guard
Standard
-
One Pedal Driving
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Bumper
Body Colour
-
Rear Diff Lock
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Electric Motor
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Final Drive Ratio
3.727
-
Rear Step Bumper
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
-
Regenerative Braking Levels
Not Available
Not Available
Rim Size
Alloy 18 x 7.5J-33
15 Inches
Side Step
Standard/available
-
Sonar
Front & Rear
Rear
Sound System
6
Not Available
Source Model Column
3.0 DDI LSE A/T 4X2
grand-i10-sedan
Sport Plus Mode
Not Available
-
Tailgate Lock
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
Not Available
Tie Down Hooks
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
-
Tow Bar Type
Bakkie towing support
Not Available
Towbar
Std (3.5T)
-
TPMS
Standard
Not Available
Trailer Hitch
Bakkie towing support
-
Trailer Stability Assist
Bakkie towing support
-
Trim Level
flagship
top
Variant Role
Flagship / premium derivative
Mid-to-high value derivative
Vehicle To Grid
Not Available
Not Available
Vehicle To Load
Not Available
Not Available
Water Depth Protection Mm
800 mm
-
Engine Warranty
-
4
Hill Start Assist
-
Standard
Skid Plates
-
Not Available
Bed Extender
-
Not Available
Canopy Fitment
-
Not Available
Load Bed Cover
-
Not Available
Load Bed Steps
-
Not Available
Sports Bar
-
Not Available
Tailgate Damper
-
Not Available
Spec
D-Max Extended Cab
Grand i10 Sedan
Engine
3.0-litre 4JJ3 Turbocharged Diesel
Not Officially Disclosed
Engine Code
4JJ3
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Diesel
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
3000 cc
1197 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
82.0 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
94.6 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
110 kW @ 3600 rpm
61 kW
Maximum Torque
350 Nm
114 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
RWD
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
Not Officially Disclosed
Launch Control
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
4800 rpm
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
57 kW/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
181.3 Nm/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
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 Extended Cab
Grand i10 Sedan
Gearbox
Automatic
Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
Not Applicable
Front-wheel drive
LSD Available
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
6
4
Transmission Type
6 Speed Automatic
Automatic
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Applicable
Yes
Gear Shift Type
Automatic
Automatic
Drivetrain
Not Applicable
Front-wheel drive
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Type Front
Not Available
Not Available
Differential Type Rear
Not Available
Not Available
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gear Ratio 1st
3.600
-
Gear Ratio 2nd
2.090
-
Gear Ratio 3rd
1.488
-
Gear Ratio 4th
1.000
-
Gear Ratio 5th
0.687
-
Gear Ratio 6th
0.580
-
Gear Ratio Reverse
3.732
-
Gearbox Type
Automatic
Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
Not Applicable
Front-wheel drive
Rear Differential Lock
Standard
Not Applicable
Transfer Case Guard
Not Available
Not Available
Transmission Speeds
6
4
Spec
D-Max Extended Cab
Grand i10 Sedan
Claimed Mileage
12.7 km/l
16.9 km/l
City Mileage
10.3 km/l
13.6 km/l
Highway Mileage
14.9 km/l
19.9 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
76 l
37 l
Emission Standard
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
12.7 km/l
16.9 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
76
37
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 Extended Cab
Grand i10 Sedan
Airbags
3
2 front airbags
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Not Available
Not Available
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Not Available
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Not Available
Not Available
ISOFIX Mounts
Not Available
Not Available
Brake Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Not Available
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Not Available
Not Available
Front Parking Sensors
Standard
Standard
AEB
Not Available
Not Available
BA
Not Available
Not Available
Brake Override System
Not Available
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Not Available
Driver Airbag
Not Available
2 front airbags
EBD
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Not Available
Hill Hold
Not Available
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Not Available
2 front airbags
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Reminder
Not Available
Not Available
Side Airbags
Not Available
Not Available
Stability Control
Not Available
Not Available
TCS
Standard
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard
-
Knee Airbag
Driver
Not Available
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Front Side Airbags
Standard
-
Driver Front Passenger Airbags
-
2 front airbags
Driver Passenger Airbags
-
2 front airbags
Spec
D-Max Extended Cab
Grand i10 Sedan
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Front & Rear
Rear
Rear View Camera
Standard
Standard
360 Degree Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Lights
LED
-
Auto Wipers
Not Available
Not Available
EV Mode
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Standard
Reverse Camera
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Park Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
Standard
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Parking Distance Sensors
Front & Rear
Rear
Parking Sensor
Front & Rear
Rear
Rear View Camera
Standard
Standard
Reverse Camera Type
Standard
Standard
Reversing Camera
Standard
Standard
Spec
D-Max Extended Cab
Grand i10 Sedan
Seat Material
Partial Leather
Cloth
Heated Seats
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Ventilated Seats
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Ambient Lighting
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Front Armrest
Centre console
-
Front Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Steering Wheel Material
Leather
Not Applicable
Interior Colour Options
3
3
60 40 Split Seat
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Driver Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fabric Seats
Partial Leather
Cloth
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Interior Courtesy Lamps
Cabin trim, seating material, screen layout and driver-assistance equipment vary by derivative. Compare the chosen D-Max Extended Cab grade before assuming a feature is included.
Cabin trim, seating material, screen layout and driver-assistance equipment vary by derivative. Compare the chosen Grand i10 Sedan grade before assuming a feature is included.
5 years / 150 000 km plus 2 years / 50 000 km powertrain
Warranty Kilometers
5 years / 120 000 km
5 years / 150 000 km plus 2 years / 50 000 km powertrain
Roadside Assistance
5 years / 120 000 km
5 Years
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
5 years / unlimited km
5 Years
Basic Warranty
5 years / 120 000 km
5 years / 150 000 km plus 2 years / 50 000 km powertrain
Roadside Assistance
5 years / 120 000 km
5 Years
Warranty
5 years / 120 000 km
5 years / 150 000 km plus 2 years / 50 000 km powertrain
Warranty Roadside Assistance
5 years / 120 000 km
5 Years
Spec
D-Max Extended Cab
Grand i10 Sedan
CO2 Emissions
208 g/km
Not Applicable
Hybrid System Type
Not Available
Not Available
Fuel Octane Requirement
Diesel
Petrol
Idle CO2 Output
208
-
CO2 Emissions G Km
208
-
Particulate Filter
-
Not Available
Spec
D-Max Extended Cab
Grand i10 Sedan
Ownership Role
Flagship
Top
Price Zar
700760 ZAR
309900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current listed price
Current listed price
Starting Price
700760
309900
Starting Price Zar
700760
309900
In depth: how these cars differ
This D-Max Extended Cab and Grand i10 Sedan 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 Extended Cab 61 vs Grand i10 Sedan 30.
Efficiency index: D-Max Extended Cab 50 vs Grand i10 Sedan 66.
Safety-equipment index: D-Max Extended Cab 54 vs Grand i10 Sedan 40.
Practicality index: D-Max Extended Cab 88 vs Grand i10 Sedan 64.
Ownership-cover index: D-Max Extended Cab not separately scored vs Grand i10 Sedan 65.
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
D-Max Extended Cab leads by 13 points
D-Max Extended Cab has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Grand i10 Sedan remains close.
Performance
D-Max Extended Cab +31
Efficiency
Grand i10 Sedan +16
Safety
D-Max Extended Cab +14
Practicality
D-Max Extended Cab +24
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
D-Max Extended Cab
Performance
61/100
Efficiency
50/100
Safety
54/100
Practicality
88/100
Grand i10 Sedan
Performance
30/100
Efficiency
66/100
Safety
40/100
Practicality
64/100
Ownership
65/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexIsuzu D-Max Extended Cab
leads the specification evidence index with 64 pts
vs 51 pts for Grand i10 Sedan
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, D-Max Extended Cab leads. However, Grand i10 Sedan 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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