Isuzu D-Max Extended Cab vs Nissan NP300 Hardbody

A proper head-to-head in South Africa — we cover price, performance, petrol economy, safety and what it'll actually cost you to own each one long term.

Includes a historical vehicle

Current, upcoming and historical vehicles can be compared side by side. Historical records keep their verified specifications, while price labels show last-listed context rather than current new-car availability.

Nissan NP300 Hardbody Discontinued model
Isuzu D-Max Extended Cab in South Africa

Isuzu D-Max Extended Cab

3.0 DDi Extended Cab LSE AT Diesel 6-Speed Automatic Current
ZAR 700,760 ex-showroom
⚡ 110 kW 🔧 350 Nm ⛽ 12.7 km/l
VS
Nissan NP300 Hardbody in South Africa

Nissan NP300 Hardbody

2.5 TDi Double Cab Hi-Rider 4x4 Automatic Diesel 7-Speed Automatic Discontinued model
ZAR 529,900 last listed
Discontinued model Verified historical specifications remain visible for owner and used-car comparisons.
⚡ 98 kW 🔧 304 Nm ⛽ 11.4 km/l
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At a Glance — Who Wins What

Performance D-Max Extended Cab
Fuel Economy D-Max Extended Cab
🛡 Safety NP300 Hardbody
📦 Practicality D-Max Extended Cab
🔑 Ownership Not enough comparable data
Recorded price context D-Max Extended Cab: current from ZAR 504,700 · NP300 Hardbody: last listed from ZAR 349,900

Key Specs Side by Side

The specs that matter most — highlighted where one car leads.

Spec D-Max Extended Cab NP300 Hardbody
Maximum Power 110 kW @ 3600 rpm 98 kW @ 3600 rpm
Maximum Torque 350 Nm 304 Nm
Engine Size 3000 cc 2488 cc
Combined Fuel Economy 12.7 km/l 11.4 km/l
Ground Clearance 232 mm 215 mm
Boot / Load Bay - Not confirmed
Airbags 3 4
Kerb Weight 1930 kg 1395 kg
Seating Capacity 4 seats 5 seats
Warranty 5 years / 120 000 km 3

= leads in this spec

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The Bottom Line

D-Max Extended Cab and NP300 Hardbody are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

Where They Actually Differ

Performance D-Max Extended Cab +5 pts
Efficiency D-Max Extended Cab +4 pts
Safety NP300 Hardbody +14 pts
Practicality D-Max Extended Cab +8 pts

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

Catalogue-index leader

D-Max Extended Cab

Strengths
  • More powerful engine output
  • Better fuel efficiency
  • Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
  • Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to: Published Performance Published Efficiency Published Practicality

NP300 Hardbody

Strengths
  • Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
  • Lower fuel efficiency
  • Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to: General Use

Which One's Right for You?

D-Max Extended Cab

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
  • Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures

NP300 Hardbody

  • Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment

Full Specs, Side by Side

Archived cars use verified historical spec records. Rows remain comparable; unavailable historical values are shown plainly rather than estimated.

Spec D-Max Extended Cab NP300 Hardbody
Model Introduced Year Current local generation year not confirmed 2008
Generation Current South African D-Max Extended Cab listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data. Long-running model with proven commercial reliability
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. Updated over the years with improved safety and features
Facelift Launched Since Original current-generation version Not confirmed
Facelift Version Ending Current Not confirmed
Body Style Extended Cab pickup Not confirmed
Body Type Cab Single/extended/double cab as per derivative name Not confirmed
Color Note Colour availability changes by model year, production batch and dealer stock, check the current colour selector before ordering. Not confirmed
Dealer Stock Note Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup Not confirmed
Gross Combined Mass Kg 6000 kg Not confirmed
Model Year MY26 Not confirmed
Production Status published Not confirmed
Segment Pickup Not confirmed
Tare Mass Kg 1930 kg 1395 kg
Vehicle Type Pickup Not confirmed
Spec D-Max Extended Cab NP300 Hardbody
Length 5333 mm 4875 mm
Width 1870 mm 1760 mm
Height 1790 mm 1655 mm
Wheelbase 3125 mm 2500 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 232 mm 215 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 76 l 75 l
Kerb Weight 1930 kg 1395 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 3000 kg 2400 kg
Payload Capacity 1005 kg Not confirmed
Towing Capacity 3500 kg 2500 kg
Seating Capacity 4 seats 5 seats
Doors 2 doors Not confirmed
Minimum Turning Radius 12.5 m 5.8 m

Source-backed Catalogue Index

A transparent specification index shown only when every vehicle clears the minimum comparable-data threshold.

Weighted / 100
Catalogue-index readout

D-Max Extended Cab leads by 3 points

D-Max Extended Cab and NP300 Hardbody are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

Index leader 60 /100
Lead 3 points
Data 62% source coverage
60
#1 Index leader

D-Max Extended Cab

62% source coverage 1 strong categories
Best at Practicality 81 Check Efficiency 50
Performance 55
Efficiency 50
Safety 54
Practicality 81
Leads by 3 points
57
#2

NP300 Hardbody

77% source coverage 1 strong categories
Best at Practicality 73 Check Ownership 43
Performance 50
Efficiency 46
Safety 68
Practicality 73
Ownership 43
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance D-Max Extended Cab +5 Efficiency D-Max Extended Cab +4 Safety NP300 Hardbody +14 Practicality D-Max Extended Cab +8

Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.

Why this score View full breakdown
Catalogue-index leader

D-Max Extended Cab

Performance 55/100
Efficiency 50/100
Safety 54/100
Practicality 81/100

NP300 Hardbody

Performance 50/100
Efficiency 46/100
Safety 68/100
Practicality 73/100
Ownership 43/100

How to Read This Comparison

🏆 Isuzu D-Max Extended Cab leads the catalogue index with 60 pts vs 57 pts for NP300 Hardbody

In Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index, D-Max Extended Cab leads. However, NP300 Hardbody may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

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Questions Buyers Usually Ask

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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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It is worth more only when the exact price difference buys equipment, space, performance or ownership cover that matters to you. Compare like-for-like lifecycle states and derivatives; a current offer and a historical last-listed price are not directly equivalent.

In Depth — Breaking It All Down

This D-Max Extended Cab and NP300 Hardbody comparison uses the exact South African derivatives selected above. 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 55 vs NP300 Hardbody 50.

Efficiency index: D-Max Extended Cab 50 vs NP300 Hardbody 46.

Safety-equipment index: D-Max Extended Cab 54 vs NP300 Hardbody 68.

Practicality index: D-Max Extended Cab 81 vs NP300 Hardbody 73.

Ownership-cover index: D-Max Extended Cab not separately scored vs NP300 Hardbody 43.

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.