Isuzu D-Max Extended Cab vs iCAUR V23

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
iCAUR V23 in South Africa

iCAUR V23

2WD Electric Single-Speed Reduction Gear Current
ZAR 519,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 100 kW 🔧 180 Nm ⛽ Not applicable — electric consumption measured in kWh/100 km km/l
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Decision summary

Isuzu D-Max Extended Cab vs iCAUR V23: the short answer

D-Max Extended Cab and V23 are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

D-Max Extended Cab starts ZAR 19,900 cheaper D-Max Extended Cab from ZAR 500,000 · V23 from ZAR 519,900

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification D-Max Extended Cab V23
Maximum Power D-Max Extended Cab110 kW @ 3600 rpm V23100 kW
Maximum Torque D-Max Extended Cab350 Nm V23180 Nm
Engine Size D-Max Extended Cab3000 cc V23Not Applicable
Combined Fuel Economy D-Max Extended Cab12.7 km/l V23Not applicable — electric consumption measured in kWh/100 km km/l
Ground Clearance D-Max Extended 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 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

iCAUR V23

2WD

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
  • More powerful engine output
  • Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
  • Lower fuel efficiency
  • Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to: Published Performance Published 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 Extended 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

Spec D-Max Extended Cab V23
Model Introduced Year Current local generation year not confirmed 2026
Generation Current South African D-Max Extended 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. -
Facelift Launched Since Original current-generation version -
Facelift Version Ending 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. -
Dealer Stock Note Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup -
Gross Combined Mass Kg 6000 kg -
Model Year MY26 2026
Production Status active Published
Segment Pickup Electric SUV
Tare Mass Kg 1930 kg -
Vehicle Type Pickup Passenger vehicle
Spec D-Max Extended Cab V23
Length 5333 mm 4220 mm
Width 1870 mm 1915 mm
Height 1790 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 1930 kg 1550–1850 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 3000 kg 2085 kg
Payload Capacity 1005 kg 350–650 kg
Towing Capacity 3500 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 5.9 m
Front Headroom 1005 mm 1020 mm
Rear Headroom 900 mm 990 mm
Front Legroom 1060 mm 1060 mm
Rear Legroom 700 mm 970 mm

In depth: how these cars differ

This D-Max Extended 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 Extended Cab 61 vs V23 42.

Efficiency index: D-Max Extended Cab 50 vs V23 99.

Safety-equipment index: D-Max Extended Cab 54 vs V23 93.

Practicality index: D-Max Extended Cab 88 vs V23 60.

Ownership-cover index: D-Max Extended 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.

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

V23 leads by 7 points

D-Max Extended Cab and V23 are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

Evidence leader 71 /100
Lead 7 points
Data 67% source coverage
71
#1 Evidence leader

V23

67% source coverage 2 strong categories
Best at Efficiency 99 Check Performance 42
Performance 42
Efficiency 99
Safety 93
Practicality 60
Leads by 7 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 D-Max Extended Cab +19 Efficiency V23 +49 Safety V23 +39 Practicality D-Max Extended Cab +28

Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

V23

Performance 42/100
Efficiency 99/100
Safety 93/100
Practicality 60/100

D-Max Extended Cab

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

What the evidence means

Evidence index iCAUR V23 leads the specification evidence index with 71 pts vs 64 pts for D-Max Extended Cab

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, V23 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 V23 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.