Isuzu D-Max Extended Cab vs GWM Tank 300

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 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
GWM Tank 300 in South Africa

GWM Tank 300

2.0T Hi4-T Hybrid Plug-in Hybrid 8-Speed Automatic Current
ZAR 849,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 240 kW 🔧 750 Nm ⛽ 35.7 km/l
＋ Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

Isuzu D-Max Extended Cab vs GWM Tank 300: the short answer

Tank 300 holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over D-Max Extended Cab.

D-Max Extended Cab starts ZAR 199,900 cheaper D-Max Extended Cab from ZAR 500,000 · Tank 300 from ZAR 699,900

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification D-Max Extended Cab Tank 300
Maximum Power D-Max Extended Cab110 kW @ 3600 rpm Tank 300240 kW @ 5500 rpm
Maximum Torque D-Max Extended Cab350 Nm Tank 300750 Nm
Engine Size D-Max Extended Cab3000 cc Tank 3001999 cc
Combined Fuel Economy D-Max Extended Cab12.7 km/l Tank 30035.7 km/l
Ground Clearance D-Max Extended Cab232 mm Tank 300224 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 Extended Cab

3.0 DDi Extended Cab LSE AT

Hagalu editorial rating Not yet rated

No complete editorial rating is published for this exact variant. This is not a zero score.

How Hagalu rates cars

GWM Tank 300

2.0T Hi4-T Hybrid

Hagalu editorial rating Not yet rated

No complete editorial rating is published for this exact variant. This is not a zero score.

How Hagalu rates cars

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 Extended Cab

Strengths
  • Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
  • Lower fuel efficiency
  • Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to: Published Practicality
Specification evidence leader

Tank 300

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

Which One's Right for You?

D-Max Extended Cab

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures

Tank 300

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
  • Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
  • Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec D-Max Extended Cab Tank 300
Model Introduced Year Current local generation year not confirmed 2024
Generation Current South African D-Max Extended Cab listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data. First generation, launched globally in 2021 and brought to South Africa in 2024. The Tank brand is positioned as GWM's premium off-road sub-brand alongside Haval (SUVs) and Ora (electric).
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. First-generation Tank 300 launched in South Africa in 2024. No significant facelift to date; software updates have refined the differential locking activation logic and refined the hybrid system on the Hi4-T variant.
Facelift Launched Since Original current-generation version 2024
Facelift Version Ending Current Current
Body Style Extended Cab pickup SUV
Body Type Cab Single/extended/double cab as per derivative name -
Color Note Colour availability changes by model year, production batch and dealer stock, check the current colour selector before ordering. Crystal White, Hamilton Black, Mars Red, Atlantic Blue, Adventure Olive Green and Sand Dune Beige. The Adventure Olive Green is exclusive to Off-Road and Hi4-T Hybrid trims.
Dealer Stock Note Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup
Gross Combined Mass Kg 6000 kg -
Model Year MY26 2026
Production Status active published
Segment Pickup SUV
Tare Mass Kg 1930 kg 2050 kg
Vehicle Type Pickup SUV
Spec D-Max Extended Cab Tank 300
Length 5333 mm 4638 mm
Width 1870 mm 1926 mm
Height 1790 mm 1850 mm
Wheelbase 3125 mm 2750 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 232 mm 224 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) 220 mm 204 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 76 l 65 l
Boot/Cargo Space 1000 l 490 l
Kerb Weight 1930 kg 2050 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 3000 kg 2200 kg
Payload Capacity 1005 kg 495 kg
Towing Capacity 3500 kg 2500 kg
Seating Capacity 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Rows 1 rows 2 rows
Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius 12.5 m 12.4 m
Front Headroom 1005 mm 990 mm
Rear Headroom 900 mm 960 mm
Front Legroom 1060 mm 1050 mm
Rear Legroom 700 mm 890 mm

In depth: how these cars differ

This D-Max Extended Cab and Tank 300 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 Tank 300 98.

Efficiency index: D-Max Extended Cab 50 vs Tank 300 97.

Safety-equipment index: D-Max Extended Cab 54 vs Tank 300 100.

Practicality index: D-Max Extended Cab 88 vs Tank 300 72.

Ownership-cover index: D-Max Extended Cab not separately scored vs Tank 300 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.

Specification Evidence Index

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

Tank 300 leads by 24 points

Tank 300 holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over D-Max Extended Cab.

Evidence leader 88 /100
Lead 24 points
Data 99% source coverage
88
#1 Evidence leader

Tank 300

99% source coverage 4 strong categories
Best at Safety 100 Check Ownership 65
Performance 98
Efficiency 97
Safety 100
Practicality 72
Ownership 65
Leads by 24 points
64
#2

D-Max Extended Cab

75% source coverage 1 strong categories
Best at Practicality 88 Check Efficiency 50
Performance 61
Efficiency 50
Safety 54
Practicality 88
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance Tank 300 +37 Efficiency Tank 300 +47 Safety Tank 300 +46 Practicality D-Max Extended Cab +16

Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

Tank 300

Performance 98/100
Efficiency 97/100
Safety 100/100
Practicality 72/100
Ownership 65/100

D-Max Extended Cab

Performance 61/100
Efficiency 50/100
Safety 54/100
Practicality 88/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index GWM Tank 300 leads the specification evidence index with 88 pts vs 64 pts for D-Max Extended Cab

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Tank 300 leads. However, D-Max Extended Cab may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

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D-Max Extended Cab vs Tank 300 questions

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.