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Decision summary
Isuzu D-Max Single Cab vs Rolls-Royce Dawn: the short answer
D-Max Single Cab and Dawn are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Five key differences
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Specification
D-Max Single Cab
Dawn
Maximum Power
D-Max Single Cab110 kW @ 3600 rpm
Dawn420 kW @ 5250-6000 rpm
Maximum Torque
D-Max Single Cab350 Nm
Dawn820 Nm @ 1600-4750 rpm
Engine Size
D-Max Single Cab1900 cc
Dawn6592 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
D-Max Single Cab14.1 km/l
Dawn6.99 km/l
Ground Clearance
D-Max Single Cab227 mm
Dawn149 mm
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Isuzu D-Max Single Cab
1.9 DDi Single Cab 4x4 HR L MT
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What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Specification evidence leader
D-Max Single Cab
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Best suited to:Published EfficiencyPublished Practicality
Dawn
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Performance
Which One's Right for You?
D-Max Single Cab
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Dawn
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
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Spec
D-Max Single Cab
Dawn
Model Introduced Year
Current local generation year not confirmed
2016
Generation
Current South African D-Max Single Cab listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data.
Dawn four-seat convertible; this archive profile uses the MY17 World specification corroborated by a February 2018 South African road test.
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.
The MY17 configuration is kept separate from the 2015 launch specification, which published different length, torque, acceleration, consumption and CO2 figures.
Facelift Launched Since
Original current-generation version
2017
Facelift Version Ending
Current
2023
Body Style
Single Cab pickup
Convertible
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
Top grade in the South Africa lineup
Not confirmed
Drivetrain Note
Drive layout derived from the official derivative naming: 1.9 DDi Single Cab 4x4 HR L MT
Not confirmed
Gross Combined Mass Kg
5000 kg
Not confirmed
Model Year
MY26
2017
Production Status
active
discontinued
Segment
Pickup
Ultra-luxury convertible
Tare Mass Kg
1810 kg
Not confirmed
Vehicle Type
Pickup
Passenger car
Spec
D-Max Single Cab
Dawn
Length
5325 mm
5295 mm
Width
1870 mm
1947 mm
Height
1780 mm
1502 mm
Wheelbase
3125 mm
3112 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
227 mm
149 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
220 mm
149 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
76 l
82 l
Boot/Cargo Space
1000 l
321 l
Kerb Weight
1810 kg
2560 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
3100 kg
3040 kg
Payload Capacity
1230 kg
480 kg
Towing Capacity
2100 kg
0 kg
Seating Capacity
2 seats
4 seats
Number of Rows
1 rows
2 rows
Doors
2 doors
2 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
12.5 m
6.35 m
Front Headroom
1005 mm
1018 mm
Rear Headroom
900 mm
963 mm
Front Legroom
1060 mm
1054 mm
Rear Legroom
700 mm
937 mm
Spec
D-Max Single Cab
Dawn
Front Track Width
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Rear Track Width
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Front Suspension
High Mounting
Double-wishbone pneumatic suspension with newly designed self-levelling air springs, active roll control and continuous electronic damping
Rear Suspension
Leaf Spring Overslung
Multi-link pneumatic suspension with newly designed self-levelling air springs, active roll control and continuous electronic damping
Power Steering
Hydraulic
Not confirmed
Front Spring Type
High Mounting
Not confirmed
Rear Spring Type
Leaf Spring Overslung
Not confirmed
Shock Absorber Type
Twintube Gas Pressurised
Not confirmed
Front Suspension Type
High Mounting
Double-wishbone pneumatic suspension with newly designed self-levelling air springs, active roll control and continuous electronic damping
Gross Axle Mass Front Kg
1450 kg
Not confirmed
Gross Axle Mass Rear Kg
1910 kg
Not confirmed
MagneRide Damping
Not Available
Not confirmed
Rear Axle Type
Leaf Spring Overslung
Not confirmed
Rear Suspension Type
Leaf Spring Overslung
Multi-link pneumatic suspension with newly designed self-levelling air springs, active roll control and continuous electronic damping
Shock Absorbers
Twintube Gas Pressurised
Not confirmed
Suspension
High Mounting
Not confirmed
Suspension Height
High Ride
Not confirmed
Track Front Rear Mm
1570/1570
Not confirmed
Spec
D-Max Single Cab
Dawn
Load Bed Length
2330 mm
Not confirmed
Load Bed Width
1590 mm
Not confirmed
Climate Control
Manual
Individual front and rear climate controls
Power Windows
Not Available
Standard
Keyless Entry
Standard
Comfort Entry keyless access
Push Button Start
Not Available
Keyless ignition
Wireless Charging
Wireless
Not confirmed
Sunroof
Not Available
Not Applicable
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Smart power opening and closing luggage-compartment lid
Automatic Headlamps
Halogen
Not confirmed
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Standard
Boot Space Seats Folded
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
AC Type
Manual
Individual front and rear climate controls
Adaptive Dampers
Not Available
Not confirmed
Climate Zones
Manual
Not confirmed
Fuel Consumption Combined
7.1
Not confirmed
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Not confirmed
Intercooler
Standard
Not confirmed
Performance Data Logger
Not Available
Not confirmed
Rev Matching
Not Available
Not confirmed
Seat Type
Cloth
Not confirmed
Skid Plates
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Not confirmed
Spare Wheel
Steel 17 x 7.0J-33
No spare wheel; run-flat tyres
Air Conditioning
Manual
Individual front and rear climate controls
Battery Preconditioning
Not Available
Not confirmed
Front Bumper
Black
Not confirmed
Front Final Drive Ratio
4.100
Not confirmed
Front Wiper
Variable Intermittent
Not confirmed
Front Wipers Type
Variable Intermittent
Not confirmed
Intelligent Battery System
Standard
Not confirmed
Intelligent Keyless Entry
Standard
Not confirmed
Load Bed Light
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
Not confirmed
Loadbox Depth Mm
465 mm
Not confirmed
Loadbox Length Mm
2330 mm
Not confirmed
Loadbox Rope Hooks
Standard
Not confirmed
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
4
Not confirmed
Loadbox Width Mm
1590 mm
Not confirmed
Manual Aircon
Manual
Not confirmed
Mudflaps
Front & Rear
Not confirmed
Oil Pan Guard
Standard
Not confirmed
One Pedal Driving
Not Available
Not confirmed
Passive Entry Start
Standard
Not confirmed
Pre Air Cleaner
Standard
Not confirmed
Rear Bumper
Black
Not confirmed
Rear Electric Motor
Not Available
Not confirmed
Rear Final Drive Ratio
4.100
Not confirmed
Rear Step Bumper
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
Not confirmed
Regenerative Braking Levels
Not Available
Not confirmed
Remote Central Locking
Standard
Not confirmed
Rim Size
Steel 17 x 7.0J-33
Front 8.5 x 20; rear 9.5 x 20
Sound System
2
18
Source Model Column
1.9 DDI HR L 4X4
Not confirmed
Sport Plus Mode
Not Available
Not confirmed
Tailgate Lock
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
Not confirmed
Tie Down Hooks
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
Not confirmed
Tow Bar Type
Bakkie towing support
Not confirmed
Towbar
Optional (2.1T)
Not confirmed
TPMS
Not Available
Standard
Trailer Hitch
Bakkie towing support
Not confirmed
Trailer Stability Assist
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Not confirmed
Trailer Sway Control
Standard
Not confirmed
Trim Level
top
Not confirmed
Unlocking
Standard
Comfort Entry keyless access
Variant Role
Off-road or adventure derivative
Not confirmed
Vdc
Standard
Not confirmed
Vehicle To Grid
Not Available
Not confirmed
Vehicle To Load
Not Available
Not confirmed
Walk Away Auto Door Lock
Standard
Not confirmed
Walk Away Lock
Standard
Not confirmed
Water Depth Protection Mm
800 mm
Not confirmed
Spec
D-Max Single Cab
Dawn
Engine
1.9-litre RZ4E Turbocharged Diesel
6.592-litre twin-turbo V12
Engine Code
RZ4E-MID
N74B66A
Fuel Type
Diesel
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1900 cc
6592 cc
Cylinders
4
12
Cylinder Layout
Inline
V
Valves
16
48
Valves per Cylinder
4
4
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Twin Turbocharged
Fuel System
Common-rail direct injection
Direct Injection
Compression Ratio
16.5:1
10.0:1
Bore
82.0 mm
89 mm
Stroke
94.6 mm
88.3 mm
Maximum Power
110 kW @ 3600 rpm
420 kW @ 5250-6000 rpm
Maximum Torque
350 Nm
820 Nm @ 1600-4750 rpm
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
4WD
RWD
Transmission
6-Speed Manual
8-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
210 km/h
250 km/h
0-100 km/h
7.8 sec
5.0 sec
Quarter Mile
15.5 sec
12.8 sec
Drive Modes
Eco, Comfort, Sport
Low
Launch Control
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
4800 rpm
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
60.8 kW/tonne
164.1 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
193.4 Nm/tonne
320.3 Nm/tonne
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 Single Cab
Dawn
Gearbox
Manual
8-speed automatic / 8HP95
Drivetrain Layout
4WD / AWD
Front-engine, rear-wheel drive
LSD Available
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Transfer Case
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
No
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
2.813
Number of Gears
6
8
Transmission Type
6 Speed Manual
8-speed automatic / 8HP95
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Torque converter
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Gear Shift Type
Manual
Steering-column selector for 8-speed automatic
Drivetrain
4WD / AWD
RWD
4WD Engagement
Available
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
Available
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Available where 4WD low range is fitted
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Standard
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Applicable
No
Drive Mode Selector
4WD/off-road drive mode support
Not confirmed
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gear Ratio 1st
4.942
Not confirmed
Gear Ratio 2nd
2.686
Not confirmed
Gear Ratio 3rd
1.527
Not confirmed
Gear Ratio 4th
1.000
Not confirmed
Gear Ratio 5th
0.749
Not confirmed
Gear Ratio 6th
0.634
Not confirmed
Gear Ratio Reverse
4.597
Not confirmed
Gearbox Type
Manual
8-speed automatic / 8HP95
Low Range Ratio
2.482
Not Applicable
Low Range
Available where 4WD low range is fitted
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
4WD / AWD
Two axles
Rear Differential Lock
Standard
Not confirmed
Transfer Case Guard
Standard
Not confirmed
Transmission Speeds
6
8
Spec
D-Max Single Cab
Dawn
Claimed Mileage
14.1 km/l
6.99 km/l
City Mileage
11.5 km/l
4.59 km/l
Highway Mileage
16.5 km/l
10.10 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
76 l
82 l
Emission Standard
Not Applicable
EU6
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
No automatic engine stop/start
Real-world Mileage
14.1 km/l
6.99 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
76
82
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
575 km
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
522.93 km
Spec
D-Max Single Cab
Dawn
Airbags
Passenger
6
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
ESP
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Standard
Not confirmed
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Hill-start assist
Child Safety Lock
Not Available
Not Applicable
ISOFIX Mounts
Not Available
LATCH child-seat anchor system
Brake Assist
Standard
Dynamic Brake Control
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Not Available
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Engine immobiliser
Alarm System
Standard
Not confirmed
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Not Available
Driver and front-passenger seat-belt warning sensor
Front Parking Sensors
Not Available
Front Park Distance Control
AEB
Not Available
Available
BA
Standard
Dynamic Brake Control
Brake Override System
Not Available
Not confirmed
Curtain Airbags
Not Available
Not Applicable
Driver Airbag
Passenger
Standard
EBD
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Hill Hold
Standard
Hill-start assist
Passenger Airbag
Passenger
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not confirmed
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Available
Front and rear
Seatbelt Reminder
Not Available
Driver and front-passenger seat-belt warning sensor
Side Airbags
Not Available
Front side-impact airbags
Stability Control
Standard
ESP
TCS
Standard
Standard
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Front active knee protection
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Anti Theft Alarm
Standard
Not confirmed
Driver Front Passenger Airbags
Passenger
Not confirmed
Driver Passenger Airbags
Passenger
Not confirmed
ESC With Traction Control
Standard
Not confirmed
Front Side Airbags
Standard
Not confirmed
Spec
D-Max Single Cab
Dawn
Cruise Control
Standard
Automatic Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Automatic distance-control cruise with stop-and-start traffic response
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
Optional
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Optional
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Available
Not confirmed
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not confirmed
Parking Sensors
Not Available
Park-distance system
Rear View Camera
Not Available
Optional rear-view camera with top view
360 Degree Camera
Not Available
Optional camera system with rear, top and side views
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Available
Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
Not confirmed
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Not confirmed
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
Glare-free high-beam technology
Auto Lights
Halogen
Not confirmed
Auto Wipers
Not Available
Rain-sensing variable-speed wipers
EV Mode
Not Available
Not confirmed
Rear Parking Sensors
Not Available
Rear Park Distance Control
Reverse Camera
Not Available
Optional rear-view camera with top view
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Automatic distance-control cruise with stop-and-start traffic response
Park Assist
Not Available
Front and rear parking sensors
Around View Monitor
Not Available
Optional camera system with rear, top and side views
Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
Not confirmed
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Pre-collision safety system
Spec
D-Max Single Cab
Dawn
Seat Material
Cloth
Leather
Heated Seats
Not Applicable
Front; standard
Ventilated Seats
Not Applicable
Optional front ventilated seats
Steering Type
Hydraulic
Not confirmed
Ambient Lighting
Not Applicable
Optional – Atmospheric Interior Environment
Front Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Rear Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Steering Wheel Material
Urethane
Leather
Interior Colour Options
3
Not confirmed
60 40 Split Seat
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Driver Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
Electrically adjustable with lumbar adjustment and memory
Fabric Seats
Cloth
Not confirmed
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
Electrically adjustable with lumbar adjustment
Interior Courtesy Lamps
Cabin trim, seating material, screen layout and driver-assistance equipment vary by derivative. Compare the chosen D-Max Single Cab grade before assuming a feature is included.
Not confirmed
Leather Accented Seat Trim
Cloth
Not confirmed
Interior Colours
3
Not confirmed
Seat Trim
Cloth
Leather
Spec
D-Max Single Cab
Dawn
Infotainment System
SYNC
Multimedia interface and navigation with Spirit of Ecstasy Rotary Controller
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Not confirmed
Android Auto
Standard
Not confirmed
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Standard
Number of Speakers
2
18
Digital Instrument Cluster
Not Applicable
Analogue instruments with Power Reserve gauge
USB Ports
Not Available
Standard
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Standard
Not confirmed
Wireless Android Auto
Standard
Not confirmed
Infotainment Screen Size
SYNC
10.25-inch high-definition display
Audio Speakers
2
18
Audio System
2
Not confirmed
Infotainment Screen
SYNC
10.25-inch high-definition display
Connected Services
SYNC
Not confirmed
Smartphone Connectivity
Bluetooth
Not confirmed
Touchscreen
SYNC
10.25-inch high-definition display
Spec
D-Max Single Cab
Dawn
LED Headlamps
Halogen
Standard
Daytime Running Lamps
Std, LED
Standard
Fog Lamps
Not Available
Not confirmed
Roof Rails
Not Available
Not Applicable
Exterior Colour Options
3
Bespoke exterior colour commissioning
Rear Wiper
Variable Intermittent
Not confirmed
Body Type
Pickup
Not confirmed
DRL
Std, LED
Standard
Fog Lights
Not Available
Not confirmed
Front Fog Lights
Not Available
Not confirmed
Led Headlights
Halogen
Standard
Auto Headlights
Halogen
Not confirmed
Automatic Headlamps
Halogen
Not confirmed
Daytime Running Lights
Std, LED
Standard
Exterior Colour Options
3
Not confirmed
Front Fog Lamps
Not Available
Not confirmed
Headlamp Levelling
Halogen
Not confirmed
Headlamps
Halogen
Standard
Headlight Type
Halogen
Standard
Headlights
Halogen
Standard
Load Bed Liner
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
Not confirmed
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
Not Applicable
Active Exhaust
Not Available
Not confirmed
Radiator Grille
Black Paint
Not confirmed
Rear Overhang Mm
1310 mm
Not confirmed
Spec
D-Max Single Cab
Dawn
Approach Angle
30 deg
Not confirmed
Departure Angle
23 deg
Not confirmed
Wading Depth
800 mm
Not Applicable
Terrain Modes
4WD/off-road drive mode support
Not Applicable
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Underbody Protection
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Not confirmed
4WD System Type
Four-wheel drive
Not Applicable
Hill Descent Control
Standard
Not confirmed
Approach Angle Deg
30 deg
Not confirmed
Breakover Angle
21.4 deg
Not confirmed
Breakover Angle Deg
21.4 deg
Not confirmed
Departure Angle Deg
23 deg
Not confirmed
Energy Recovery Display
Not Available
Not confirmed
Front Skid Plate Guard
Standard
Not confirmed
Ground Clearance Max
227 mm
Not confirmed
Ground Clearance Min
227 mm
Not confirmed
Off Road Descent Control
Standard
Not confirmed
Off Road Traction Assist
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Not confirmed
Rear Skid Plate Guard
Standard
Not confirmed
Terrain Mode Mud
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Not confirmed
Terrain Mode Sand
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Not confirmed
Terrain Mode Snow
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Not confirmed
Wading Depth Mm
800 mm
Not confirmed
Spec
D-Max Single Cab
Dawn
Tyre Size
255/65R17
Front 255/45 R20 101Y; rear 285/40 R20 104Y
Front Brake Type
Not Available
Power-assisted ventilated disc
Rear Brake Type
Not Available
Power-assisted ventilated disc
Spare Wheel Type
Steel 17 x 7.0J-33
No spare wheel; run-flat tyres
Wheel Rim Size
Steel 17 x 7.0J-33
Front 8.5 x 20; rear 9.5 x 20
Spare Tyre
Steel 17 x 7.0J-33
No spare wheel; run-flat tyres
Tyre Type
255/65R17
Not confirmed
Wheel Diameter
Steel 17 x 7.0J-33
Front 8.5 x 20; rear 9.5 x 20
Cornering Brake Control
Standard
Not confirmed
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Standard
Not confirmed
Handbrake Type
Not Applicable
Electromechanical parking brake acting on the rear wheels
Hydraulic Brake Assist
Standard
Not confirmed
Leather Steering Wheel
Urethane
Not confirmed
Spare Wheel Size Type
Steel 17 x 7.0J-33
Not confirmed
Steering Wheel Cruise Controls
Not Available
Not confirmed
Steering Wheel Trim
Urethane
Not confirmed
Towing Unbraked Kg
750 kg
Not confirmed
Tyre Pressure Display
Not Available
Not confirmed
Tyre Pressure Monitoring
Not Available
Standard
Wheel Size Type
Steel 17 x 7.0J-33
Not confirmed
Spec
D-Max Single Cab
Dawn
Service Interval
12 months / 15 000 km
Not confirmed
Maintenance Plan
6 years / 90 000 km
Not confirmed
Engine Oil Change Interval
12 months / 15 000 km
Not confirmed
Service Plan Duration
6 years / 90 000 km
4 years, unlimited kilometres
Service Plan Distance
6 years / 90 000 km
4 years, unlimited kilometres
Alternator
90A
Not confirmed
Service Plan
6 years / 90 000 km
4 years, unlimited kilometres
Service Intervals
12 months / 15 000 km
Not confirmed
Spec
D-Max Single Cab
Dawn
Warranty Years
5 years / 120 000 km
4 years, unlimited kilometres
Warranty Kilometers
5 years / 120 000 km
4 years, unlimited kilometres
Roadside Assistance
5 years / 120 000 km
Not confirmed
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
5 years / unlimited km
Not confirmed
Basic Warranty
5 years / 120 000 km
4 years, unlimited kilometres
Roadside Assistance
5 years / 120 000 km
Not confirmed
Warranty
5 years / 120 000 km
4 years, unlimited kilometres
Warranty Roadside Assistance
5 years / 120 000 km
Not confirmed
Spec
D-Max Single Cab
Dawn
CO2 Emissions
186 g/km
326 g/km
Hybrid System Type
Not Available
Not confirmed
Fuel Octane Requirement
Diesel
Designed for 95 RON; minimum 91 RON
Idle CO2 Output
186
Not confirmed
CO2 Emissions G Km
186
Not confirmed
Spec
D-Max Single Cab
Dawn
Ownership Role
Top
Historical South African Dawn derivative launched locally in March 2016 and documented locally in 2018; the March 2022 global Dawn order-book closure is an outer bound, not proof of the exact South African withdrawal year, while production ended in 2023.
Price Zar
585200 ZAR
Not confirmed
Pricing Role
Current listed price
Historical price on application
Starting Price
585200
Not confirmed
Starting Price Zar
585200
Not confirmed
In depth: how these cars differ
This D-Max Single Cab and Dawn 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 Single Cab 64 vs Dawn 97.
Efficiency index: D-Max Single Cab 56 vs Dawn 31.
Safety-equipment index: D-Max Single Cab 90 vs Dawn 90.
Practicality index: D-Max Single Cab 75 vs Dawn 52.
Ownership-cover index: D-Max Single Cab not separately scored vs Dawn 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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Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout
D-Max Single Cab leads by 2 points
D-Max Single Cab and Dawn are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Performance
Dawn +33
Efficiency
D-Max Single Cab +25
Safety
Level
Practicality
D-Max Single Cab +23
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
D-Max Single Cab
Performance
64/100
Efficiency
56/100
Safety
90/100
Practicality
75/100
Dawn
Performance
97/100
Efficiency
31/100
Safety
90/100
Practicality
52/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexIsuzu D-Max Single Cab
leads the specification evidence index with 72 pts
vs 70 pts for Dawn
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, D-Max Single Cab leads. However, Dawn may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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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.
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