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Decision summary
Isuzu D-Max Single Cab vs Mahindra Scorpio-N: the short answer
D-Max Single Cab and Scorpio-N are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
D-Max Single Cab starts ZAR 116,249 cheaperD-Max Single Cab from ZAR 373,750 · Scorpio-N from ZAR 489,999
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
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Specification
D-Max Single Cab
Scorpio-N
Maximum Power
D-Max Single Cab110 kW @ 3600 rpm
Scorpio-N128.6 kW @ 3500 rpm
Maximum Torque
D-Max Single Cab350 Nm
Scorpio-N400 Nm
Engine Size
D-Max Single Cab1900 cc
Scorpio-N2184 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
D-Max Single Cab14.1 km/l
Scorpio-N14.5 km/l
Ground Clearance
D-Max Single Cab227 mm
Scorpio-N187 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 Single Cab
1.9 DDi Single Cab 4x4 HR L MT
Hagalu editorial ratingNot yet rated
No complete editorial rating is published for this exact variant. This is not a zero score.
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 Single Cab
Strengths
Nothing stands out clearly here.
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower fuel efficiency
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:General Use
Specification evidence leader
Scorpio-N
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
No obvious weak spots to flag.
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished EfficiencyPublished Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
D-Max Single Cab
Buyers who prefer this derivative's confirmed specification mix
Scorpio-N
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
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
D-Max Single Cab
Scorpio-N
Model Introduced Year
Current local generation year not confirmed
Not Available
Generation
Current South African D-Max Single Cab listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data.
Current local listing
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.
Not listed by current South African source page.
Facelift Launched Since
Original current-generation version
Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
Single Cab pickup
SUV
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.
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Dealer Stock Note
Top grade in the South Africa lineup
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Drivetrain Note
Drive layout derived from the official derivative naming: 1.9 DDi Single Cab 4x4 HR L MT
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Gross Combined Mass Kg
5000 kg
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Model Year
MY26
Current
Production Status
active
Active
Segment
Pickup
SUV
Tare Mass Kg
1810 kg
1825-2070 kg
Vehicle Type
Pickup
SUV
Spec
D-Max Single Cab
Scorpio-N
Length
5325 mm
4662 mm
Width
1870 mm
1918 mm
Height
1780 mm
1905 mm
Wheelbase
3125 mm
2750 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
227 mm
187 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
220 mm
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Fuel Tank Capacity
76 l
57 l
Boot/Cargo Space
1000 l
460 l
Kerb Weight
1810 kg
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Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
3100 kg
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Payload Capacity
1230 kg
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Towing Capacity
2100 kg
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Seating Capacity
2 seats
7 seats
Number of Rows
1 rows
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Doors
2 doors
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Minimum Turning Radius
12.5 m
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Front Headroom
1005 mm
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Rear Headroom
900 mm
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Front Legroom
1060 mm
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Rear Legroom
700 mm
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Spec
D-Max Single Cab
Scorpio-N
Front Track Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Rear Track Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Front Suspension
High Mounting
Double wishbone front suspension
Rear Suspension
Leaf Spring Overslung
Penta Link rear suspension
Power Steering
Hydraulic
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Front Spring Type
High Mounting
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Rear Spring Type
Leaf Spring Overslung
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Shock Absorber Type
Twintube Gas Pressurised
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Front Suspension Type
High Mounting
Double wishbone front suspension
Gross Axle Mass Front Kg
1450 kg
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Gross Axle Mass Rear Kg
1910 kg
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MagneRide Damping
Not Available
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Rear Axle Type
Leaf Spring Overslung
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Rear Suspension Type
Leaf Spring Overslung
Penta Link rear suspension
Shock Absorbers
Twintube Gas Pressurised
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Suspension
High Mounting
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Suspension Height
High Ride
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Track Front Rear Mm
1570/1570
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Spec
D-Max Single Cab
Scorpio-N
Load Bed Length
2330 mm
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
1590 mm
Not Applicable
Climate Control
Manual
Dual-zone fully automatic temperature control
Power Windows
Not Available
Driver anti-pinch power windows
Keyless Entry
Standard
Not Available
Push Button Start
Not Available
Engine start stop button
Wireless Charging
Wireless
Standard
Sunroof
Not Available
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Not Available
Automatic Headlamps
Halogen
-
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Not Available
Boot Space Seats Folded
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Type
Manual
Dual-zone fully automatic temperature control
Adaptive Dampers
Not Available
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Climate Zones
Manual
-
Fuel Consumption Combined
7.1
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Hill Start Assist
Standard
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Intercooler
Standard
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Performance Data Logger
Not Available
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Rev Matching
Not Available
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Seat Type
Cloth
-
Skid Plates
Confirmed 4WD derivative
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Spare Wheel
Steel 17 x 7.0J-33
Not Available
Air Conditioning
Manual
Dual-zone fully automatic temperature control
Battery Preconditioning
Not Available
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Front Bumper
Black
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Front Final Drive Ratio
4.100
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Front Wiper
Variable Intermittent
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Front Wipers Type
Variable Intermittent
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Intelligent Battery System
Standard
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Intelligent Keyless Entry
Standard
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Load Bed Light
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
-
Loadbox Depth Mm
465 mm
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Loadbox Length Mm
2330 mm
Not Applicable
Loadbox Rope Hooks
Standard
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Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
4
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Loadbox Width Mm
1590 mm
Not Applicable
Manual Aircon
Manual
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Mudflaps
Front & Rear
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Oil Pan Guard
Standard
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One Pedal Driving
Not Available
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Passive Entry Start
Standard
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Pre Air Cleaner
Standard
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Rear Bumper
Black
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Rear Electric Motor
Not Available
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Rear Final Drive Ratio
4.100
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Rear Step Bumper
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
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Regenerative Braking Levels
Not Available
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Remote Central Locking
Standard
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Rim Size
Steel 17 x 7.0J-33
18-inch diamond-cut alloy wheels
Sound System
2
Sony 3D immersive audio with 12 speakers and dual-channel subwoofer
Source Model Column
1.9 DDI HR L 4X4
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Sport Plus Mode
Not Available
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Tailgate Lock
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
-
Tie Down Hooks
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
-
Tow Bar Type
Bakkie towing support
-
Towbar
Optional (2.1T)
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TPMS
Not Available
Not Available
Trailer Hitch
Bakkie towing support
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Trailer Stability Assist
Confirmed 4WD derivative
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Trailer Sway Control
Standard
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Trim Level
top
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Unlocking
Standard
Not Available
Variant Role
Off-road or adventure derivative
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Vdc
Standard
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Vehicle To Grid
Not Available
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Vehicle To Load
Not Available
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Walk Away Auto Door Lock
Standard
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Walk Away Lock
Standard
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Water Depth Protection Mm
800 mm
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Electric Mirror Folding
-
Power-fold ORVM
Spec
D-Max Single Cab
Scorpio-N
Engine
1.9-litre RZ4E Turbocharged Diesel
2.2D mHawk CRDI
Engine Code
RZ4E-MID
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1900 cc
2184 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
16.5:1
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
82.0 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
94.6 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
110 kW @ 3600 rpm
128.6 kW @ 3500 rpm
Maximum Torque
350 Nm
400 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
4WD
4WD
Transmission
6-Speed Manual
6-Speed Automatic
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
Zip, Zap, Zoom
Launch Control
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
4800 rpm
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
60.8 kW/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
193.4 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 Single Cab
Scorpio-N
Gearbox
Manual
Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
4WD / AWD
4x4
LSD Available
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Mechanical locking differential and brake locking differential
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
6
6
Transmission Type
6 Speed Manual
6-speed automatic
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Type
Manual
Not Applicable
Drivetrain
4WD / AWD
4x4
4WD Engagement
Available
Selectable shift-on-fly 4WD
4WD Hi Range
Available
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Available where 4WD low range is fitted
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Standard
Selectable shift-on-fly 4WD
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Drive Mode Selector
4WD/off-road drive mode support
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Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gear Ratio 1st
4.942
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Gear Ratio 2nd
2.686
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Gear Ratio 3rd
1.527
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Gear Ratio 4th
1.000
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Gear Ratio 5th
0.749
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Gear Ratio 6th
0.634
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Gear Ratio Reverse
4.597
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Gearbox Type
Manual
6-speed automatic
Low Range Ratio
2.482
Not Applicable
Low Range
Available where 4WD low range is fitted
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
4WD / AWD
4x2
Rear Differential Lock
Standard
Mechanical locking differential and brake locking differential
Transfer Case Guard
Standard
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Transmission Speeds
6
6
Spec
D-Max Single Cab
Scorpio-N
Claimed Mileage
14.1 km/l
14.5 km/l
City Mileage
11.5 km/l
11.8 km/l
Highway Mileage
16.5 km/l
17.0 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
76 l
57 l
Emission Standard
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
14.1 km/l
14.5 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
76
57
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 Single Cab
Scorpio-N
Airbags
Passenger
Front, side and curtain airbags
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Not Available
Hill Descent Control
Standard
Hill descent control
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Hill hold control
Child Safety Lock
Not Available
Not Available
ISOFIX Mounts
Not Available
Standard
Brake Assist
Standard
Not Available
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Not Available
Alarm System
Standard
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Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Not Available
Not Available
Front Parking Sensors
Not Available
Standard
AEB
Not Available
Not Available
BA
Standard
Not Available
Brake Override System
Not Available
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Not Available
Standard
Driver Airbag
Passenger
Standard
EBD
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Not Available
Hill Hold
Standard
Hill hold control
Passenger Airbag
Passenger
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Reminder
Not Available
Not Available
Side Airbags
Not Available
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
TCS
Standard
Not Available
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Not Available
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Anti Theft Alarm
Standard
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Driver Front Passenger Airbags
Passenger
-
Driver Passenger Airbags
Passenger
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ESC With Traction Control
Standard
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Front Side Airbags
Standard
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Spec
D-Max Single Cab
Scorpio-N
Cruise Control
Standard
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Not Available
Front and rear parking sensors
Rear View Camera
Not Available
Front and rear camera
360 Degree Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
Driver drowsiness detection
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Lights
Halogen
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Auto Wipers
Not Available
Not Available
EV Mode
Not Available
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Rear Parking Sensors
Not Available
Standard
Reverse Camera
Not Available
Front and rear camera
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Park Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Spec
D-Max Single Cab
Scorpio-N
Seat Material
Cloth
Leatherette
Heated Seats
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Ventilated Seats
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Steering Type
Hydraulic
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Ambient Lighting
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Front Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Steering Wheel Material
Urethane
Leatherette wrapped steering and gear shift lever
Interior Colour Options
3
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60 40 Split Seat
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Driver Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
6-way driver power seat
Fabric Seats
Cloth
-
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
6-way driver power seat
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.
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Leather Accented Seat Trim
Cloth
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Interior Colours
3
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Seat Trim
Cloth
Rich-coffee black leatherette
Rear AC Vents
-
Second row air conditioner
Spec
D-Max Single Cab
Scorpio-N
Infotainment System
SYNC
8-inch touchscreen infotainment display
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
Standard
Wireless Android Auto
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Not Available
Number of Speakers
2
Sony 3D immersive audio with 12 speakers and dual-channel subwoofer
Digital Instrument Cluster
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
USB Ports
Not Available
Not Available
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Standard
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Wireless Android Auto
Standard
Wireless Android Auto
Infotainment Screen Size
SYNC
8-inch touchscreen infotainment display
Audio Speakers
2
Sony 3D immersive audio with 12 speakers and dual-channel subwoofer
Audio System
2
Sony 3D immersive audio
Infotainment Screen
SYNC
8-inch touchscreen infotainment display
Connected Services
SYNC
-
Smartphone Connectivity
Bluetooth
-
Touchscreen
SYNC
8-inch touchscreen infotainment display
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
-
Audio and cruise controls
Audio Controls On Steering
-
Audio and cruise controls
Spec
D-Max Single Cab
Scorpio-N
LED Headlamps
Halogen
Not Available
Daytime Running Lamps
Std, LED
Sting-like daytime running lamps
Fog Lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Roof Rails
Not Available
Silver roof rail
Exterior Colour Options
3
See OEM source page for colour availability.
Rear Wiper
Variable Intermittent
-
Body Type
Pickup
-
DRL
Std, LED
Sting-like daytime running lamps
Fog Lights
Not Available
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Front Fog Lights
Not Available
-
Led Headlights
Halogen
Not Available
Auto Headlights
Halogen
-
Automatic Headlamps
Halogen
-
Daytime Running Lights
Std, LED
Sting-like daytime running lamps
Exterior Colour Options
3
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Front Fog Lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Headlamp Levelling
Halogen
-
Headlamps
Halogen
Not Available
Headlight Type
Halogen
Not Available
Headlights
Halogen
Not Available
Load Bed Liner
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
-
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
Not Available
Active Exhaust
Not Available
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Radiator Grille
Black Paint
-
Rear Overhang Mm
1310 mm
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Spec
D-Max Single Cab
Scorpio-N
Approach Angle
30 deg
Not Available
Departure Angle
23 deg
Not Available
Wading Depth
800 mm
Not Available
Terrain Modes
4WD/off-road drive mode support
Normal / Snow / Mud & Rut / Sand
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Mechanical locking differential and brake locking differential
Underbody Protection
Confirmed 4WD derivative
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4WD System Type
Four-wheel drive
Selectable shift-on-fly 4WD
Hill Descent Control
Standard
Hill descent control
Approach Angle Deg
30 deg
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Breakover Angle
21.4 deg
Not Available
Breakover Angle Deg
21.4 deg
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Departure Angle Deg
23 deg
-
Energy Recovery Display
Not Available
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Front Skid Plate Guard
Standard
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Ground Clearance Max
227 mm
Not Applicable
Ground Clearance Min
227 mm
Not Applicable
Off Road Descent Control
Standard
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Off Road Traction Assist
Confirmed 4WD derivative
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Rear Skid Plate Guard
Standard
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Terrain Mode Mud
Confirmed 4WD derivative
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Terrain Mode Sand
Confirmed 4WD derivative
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Terrain Mode Snow
Confirmed 4WD derivative
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Wading Depth Mm
800 mm
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Spec
D-Max Single Cab
Scorpio-N
Tyre Size
255/65R17
Not Available
Front Brake Type
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Brake Type
Not Available
Not Available
Spare Wheel Type
Steel 17 x 7.0J-33
Not Available
Wheel Rim Size
Steel 17 x 7.0J-33
18-inch diamond-cut alloy wheels
Spare Tyre
Steel 17 x 7.0J-33
Not Available
Tyre Type
255/65R17
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Wheel Diameter
Steel 17 x 7.0J-33
18-inch diamond-cut alloy wheels
Cornering Brake Control
Standard
-
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Standard
-
Handbrake Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Hydraulic Brake Assist
Standard
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Leather Steering Wheel
Urethane
-
Spare Wheel Size Type
Steel 17 x 7.0J-33
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Steering Wheel Cruise Controls
Not Available
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Steering Wheel Trim
Urethane
-
Towing Unbraked Kg
750 kg
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Tyre Pressure Display
Not Available
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Tyre Pressure Monitoring
Not Available
Not Available
Wheel Size Type
Steel 17 x 7.0J-33
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Spec
D-Max Single Cab
Scorpio-N
Service Interval
12 months / 15 000 km
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Maintenance Plan
6 years / 90 000 km
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Engine Oil Change Interval
12 months / 15 000 km
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Service Plan Duration
6 years / 90 000 km
5 years / 100 000 km
Service Plan Distance
6 years / 90 000 km
5 years / 100 000 km
Alternator
90A
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Service Plan
6 years / 90 000 km
5 years / 100 000 km
Service Intervals
12 months / 15 000 km
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Spec
D-Max Single Cab
Scorpio-N
Warranty Years
5 years / 120 000 km
5 years / 150 000 km
Warranty Kilometers
5 years / 120 000 km
5 years / 150 000 km
Roadside Assistance
5 years / 120 000 km
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Anti-Corrosion Warranty
5 years / unlimited km
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Basic Warranty
5 years / 120 000 km
5 years / 150 000 km
Roadside Assistance
5 years / 120 000 km
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Warranty
5 years / 120 000 km
5 years / 150 000 km
Warranty Roadside Assistance
5 years / 120 000 km
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Spec
D-Max Single Cab
Scorpio-N
CO2 Emissions
186 g/km
Not Applicable
Hybrid System Type
Not Available
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Fuel Octane Requirement
Diesel
Diesel
Idle CO2 Output
186
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CO2 Emissions G Km
186
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Spec
D-Max Single Cab
Scorpio-N
Ownership Role
Top
South Africa market model
Price Zar
585200 ZAR
699999 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current listed price
flagship
Starting Price
585200
489999
Starting Price Zar
585200
489999
In depth: how these cars differ
This D-Max Single Cab and Scorpio-N 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 Scorpio-N 69.
Efficiency index: D-Max Single Cab 56 vs Scorpio-N 60.
Safety-equipment index: D-Max Single Cab 90 vs Scorpio-N 90.
Practicality index: D-Max Single Cab 75 vs Scorpio-N 78.
Ownership-cover index: D-Max Single Cab not separately scored vs Scorpio-N 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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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
Scorpio-N leads by 3 points
D-Max Single Cab and Scorpio-N are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Scorpio-N
Performance
69/100
Efficiency
60/100
Safety
90/100
Practicality
78/100
D-Max Single Cab
Performance
64/100
Efficiency
56/100
Safety
90/100
Practicality
75/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexMahindra Scorpio-N
leads the specification evidence index with 75 pts
vs 72 pts for D-Max Single Cab
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Scorpio-N leads. However, D-Max Single Cab may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
Related comparisons
Continue with closely related South Africa models and comparable body styles.
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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