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.
Current South African D-Max X-Rider listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data.
Facelift History
MY26 mid-cycle facelift announced 3 June 2026
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
June 2026
Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
Double-cab pickup
Double Cab pickup
Gross Combined Mass Kg
5780 kg
5000 kg
Model Year
MY26
MY26
Production Status
active
active
Segment
Extreme-terrain lifestyle pickup
Pickup
Tare Mass Kg
2160 kg
1845 kg
Vehicle Type
Light commercial vehicle
Pickup
Model Code
M260RY7
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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
-
Top grade in the South Africa lineup
Drivetrain Note
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Drive layout derived from the official derivative naming: 1.9 DDi Double Cab X-Rider 4x2 AT
Spec
D-Max Arctic Trucks AT35
D-Max X-Rider
Length
5333 mm
5265 mm
Width
2040 mm
1870 mm
Height
1875 mm
1805 mm
Wheelbase
3125 mm
3125 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
266 mm
227 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
220 mm
220 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
76 l
76 l
Boot/Cargo Space
1000 l
1000 l
Kerb Weight
2200 kg
1845 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2880 kg
3000 kg
Payload Capacity
660 kg
1095 kg
Towing Capacity
3500 kg
2100 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
1 rows
1 rows
Doors
4 doors
4 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
6.25 m
12.5 m
Front Headroom
1005 mm
1005 mm
Rear Headroom
900 mm
900 mm
Front Legroom
1060 mm
1060 mm
Rear Legroom
700 mm
700 mm
Spec
D-Max Arctic Trucks AT35
D-Max X-Rider
Front Track Width
1,695 mm
Not Applicable
Rear Track Width
1,695 mm
Not Applicable
Front Suspension
High-mounting suspension with Bilstein off-road damper
High Mounting
Rear Suspension
Overslung leaf spring with Bilstein off-road damper
Leaf Spring Overslung
Gross Axle Mass Front Kg
1450 kg
1450 kg
Gross Axle Mass Rear Kg
1690 kg
1910 kg
Shock Absorbers
Bilstein off-road
Twintube Gas Pressurised
Front Spring Type
-
High Mounting
Rear Spring Type
-
Leaf Spring Overslung
Shock Absorber Type
Bilstein off-road
Twintube Gas Pressurised
Front Suspension Type
High-mounting suspension with Bilstein off-road damper
High Mounting
MagneRide Damping
-
Not Available
Rear Axle Type
-
Leaf Spring Overslung
Rear Suspension Type
Overslung leaf spring with Bilstein off-road damper
Leaf Spring Overslung
Suspension
-
High Mounting
Suspension Height
-
High Ride
Track Front Rear Mm
-
1570 / 1570
Spec
D-Max Arctic Trucks AT35
D-Max X-Rider
Load Bed Length
1,495 mm
1495 mm
Load Bed Width
1,530 mm
1530 mm
Climate Control
Automatic dual-zone
Manual
Power Windows
Front and rear; driver one-touch with jam protection
Not Available
Keyless Entry
Passive Entry Start System and walk-away auto lock
Not Available
Push Button Start
Passive Entry Start System
Not Available
Wireless Charging
AT35 wireless charging pad
Wireless
Sunroof
No
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
No; assisted tailgate lift
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Not Available
Auto Dimming Mirror
Standard
-
AC Type
Automatic dual-zone
Manual
Side Steps
Arctic Trucks extended-profile side steps
Std, Black
Loadbox Depth Mm
490 mm
490 mm
Loadbox Length Mm
1495 mm
1495 mm
Loadbox Width Mm
1530 mm
1530 mm
Mudflaps
Arctic Trucks mud flaps
-
Tailgate Lift Assistance
Standard
-
Automatic Headlamps
-
LED
Boot Space Seats Folded
-
Not Applicable
Adaptive Dampers
-
Not Available
Climate Zones
-
Manual
Fuel Consumption Combined
-
7.4
Hill Start Assist
-
Standard
Performance Data Logger
-
Not Available
Rev Matching
-
Not Available
Seat Type
-
Partial Leather X Mark on headrest with red stitching
Spare Wheel
18x7.5J-33 alloy
Alloy 18 x 7.5J-33 Diamond Cut
Air Conditioning
Automatic dual-zone
Manual
Battery Preconditioning
-
Not Available
Diff Lock
-
Not Available
Difflock
-
Not Available
Front Bumper
-
High Appearance
Front Diff Lock
-
Not Available
Intelligent Battery System
-
Not Available
Load Bed Light
-
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
-
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
Manual Aircon
-
Manual
Oil Pan Guard
-
Standard
One Pedal Driving
-
Not Available
Rear Bumper
-
Body Colour
Rear Diff Lock
-
Not Available
Rear Electric Motor
-
Not Available
Rear Final Drive Ratio
-
4.100
Rear Step Bumper
-
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
Regenerative Braking Levels
-
Not Available
Rim Size
17x10-inch Arctic Trucks black alloy
Alloy 18 x 7.5J-33 Diamond Cut
Sonar
-
Rear
Sound System
8
6
Source Model Column
-
1.9 DDI X-RIDER 4X2 A/T
Sport Plus Mode
-
Not Available
Sports Bar
-
Std, Black
Tailgate Lock
-
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
Tie Down Hooks
-
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
Tow Bar Type
-
Bakkie towing support
Towbar
-
Bakkie towing support
Trailer Hitch
-
Bakkie towing support
Trailer Stability Assist
-
Bakkie towing support
Trailer Sway Control
-
Standard
Trim Level
-
top
Variant Role
-
Off-road or adventure derivative
Vehicle To Grid
-
Not Available
Vehicle To Load
-
Not Available
Water Depth Protection Mm
-
800 mm
Spec
D-Max Arctic Trucks AT35
D-Max X-Rider
Engine
3-litre Turbocharged Diesel
1.9-litre RZ4E Turbocharged Diesel
Engine Code
4JJ3
RZ4E-MID
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
2999 cc
1900 cc
Cylinders
4
4
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Inline
Valves
16
16
Valves per Cylinder
4
4
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Common-rail direct injection
Common-rail direct injection
Compression Ratio
16.3:1
16.5:1
Bore
95.4 mm
82.0 mm
Stroke
104.9 mm
94.6 mm
Maximum Power
140 kW @ 3600 rpm
110 kW @ 3600 rpm
Maximum Torque
450 Nm
350 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
RWD
Transmission
6-Speed Automatic
6-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
210 km/h
210 km/h
0-100 km/h
7.8 sec
7.8 sec
Quarter Mile
15.5 sec
15.5 sec
Drive Modes
Rough Terrain Mode, 2H, 4H and 4L
Eco, Comfort, Sport
Launch Control
No
No
Rev Limiter
4800 rpm
4800 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio
100 kW/tonne
59.6 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
220 Nm/tonne
189.7 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 Arctic Trucks AT35
D-Max X-Rider
Gearbox
6-speed automatic
Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine, selectable four-wheel drive
4x2
LSD Available
No
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
High and low range
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Rear
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Standard
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
3.727 front and rear
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
6
2
Transmission Type
Automatic
6 Speed Automatic
Clutch Type
Torque converter automatic
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Type
Automatic floor shifter with AT35 badge
Automatic
Drivetrain
4x4
4x2
4WD Engagement
Shift on the fly up to 100 km/h
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
Standard
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Standard
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Standard
Standard
Automatic Shift Paddles
Standard
Not Applicable
Front Differential Lock
No
Not Applicable
Gear Ratio 1st
3.600
3.600
Gear Ratio 2nd
2.090
2.090
Gear Ratio 3rd
1.488
1.488
Gear Ratio 4th
1.000
1.000
Gear Ratio 5th
0.687
0.687
Gear Ratio 6th
0.580
0.580
Gear Ratio Reverse
3.732
3.732
Gearbox Type
6-speed automatic
Automatic
Low Range Ratio
2.482
2.482
Low Range
Standard
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
4x4
4x2
Rear Differential Lock
Standard
Standard
Transmission Speeds
6
2
Differential Type Front
-
Not Available
Differential Type Rear
-
Not Available
Transfer Case Guard
-
Standard
Spec
D-Max Arctic Trucks AT35
D-Max X-Rider
Claimed Mileage
11.8 km/l
13.5 km/l
City Mileage
9.6 km/l
11.0 km/l
Highway Mileage
13.8 km/l
15.8 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
76 litres l
76 l
Emission Standard
Euro 5
Not Applicable
AdBlue Tank Capacity
14.5 l
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
No
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
11.8 km/l
13.5 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
76
76
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 Arctic Trucks AT35
D-Max X-Rider
Airbags
Front, front side, curtain, driver knee and far-side airbags
2
ABS
Standard
Not Available
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Not Available
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Standard
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Child-proof rear door locks
Not Available
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard with top tether
Not Available
Brake Assist
Standard
Not Available
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Not Available
Engine Immobiliser
Transponder immobiliser
Not Available
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Driver, front passenger and rear passengers
Not Available
Front Parking Sensors
Standard
Standard
AEB
Standard
Not Available
BA
Standard
Not Available
Brake Override System
Standard
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Standard
Driver Airbag
Standard
Not Available
EBD
Standard
Not Available
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Not Available
Hill Hold
Standard
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Alert and braking
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Standard
Not Available
Seatbelt Reminder
Driver, front passenger and rear passengers
Not Available
Side Airbags
Front-seat side airbags
Not Available
Stability Control
Standard
Not Available
TCS
Standard
Standard
Knee Airbag
Driver
Not Available
ABS EBD
Standard
Not Available
Far Side Airbag
Standard
-
Front Side Airbags
-
Standard
Spec
D-Max Arctic Trucks AT35
D-Max X-Rider
Cruise Control
Intelligent adaptive cruise control
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
Standard
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Alert and braking
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Front and rear
Rear
Rear View Camera
Standard
Standard
360 Degree Camera
No
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Standard
Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
No
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Standard
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Standard
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Automatic rain-sensing
Not Available
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Standard
Reverse Camera
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Not Available
Park Assist
No
Not Available
Around View Monitor
No
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
Standard
Not Available
Driver Monitoring
Standard
-
Forward Collision Warning
Standard
Not Available
Front Camera
Standard
-
Emergency Lane Keeping
Standard
-
Lane Departure Prevention
Standard
-
Pedal Misapplication Mitigation
Standard
-
Rear Cross Traffic Braking
Standard below 10 km/h in reverse
-
Rear Radar
Standard
-
Traffic Jam Assist
Standard; operates from 0-60 km/h
-
Turn Assist
Standard
-
Auto Lights
-
LED
EV Mode
-
Not Available
Parking Distance Sensors
-
Rear
Parking Sensor
-
Rear
Rear View Camera
-
Standard
Reverse Camera Type
-
Standard
Reversing Camera
-
Standard
Spec
D-Max Arctic Trucks AT35
D-Max X-Rider
Seat Material
Partial leather
Partial Leather X Mark on headrest with red stitching
Heated Seats
Front
Not Applicable
Ventilated Seats
No
Not Applicable
Ambient Lighting
No
Not Applicable
Steering Wheel Material
Leather
Leather with red Isuzu badge/stitching
60 40 Split Seat
Rear bench split cushion 60:40
Not Applicable
Driver Seat Adjustment
8-way power with powered lumbar support
Not Applicable
Passenger Seat Adjustment
4-way manual
Not Applicable
Seat Trim
Black partial leather with AT35-branded headrests
Partial Leather X Mark on headrest with red stitching
Rear Ventilation Duct
Standard
-
Front Shoulder Room
-
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
-
Not Applicable
Interior Colour Options
-
3
Fabric Seats
-
Partial Leather X Mark on headrest with red stitching
Interior Courtesy Lamps
-
Cabin trim, seating material, screen layout and driver-assistance equipment vary by derivative. Compare the chosen D-Max X-Rider grade before assuming a feature is included.
Leather Accented Seat Trim
-
Partial Leather X Mark on headrest with red stitching
Interior Colours
-
3
Spec
D-Max Arctic Trucks AT35
D-Max X-Rider
Infotainment System
9-inch touchscreen with AM/FM, Bluetooth, phone mirroring, Wi-Fi and hands-free phone
Extreme-terrain, overland and remote-route double cab
Top
Price Zar
1211910 ZAR
690810 ZAR
Pricing Role
Factory-built flagship of the South African D-Max range
Current listed price
Starting Price
1211910
690810
Starting Price Zar
1211910
690810
In depth: how these cars differ
This D-Max Arctic Trucks AT35 and D-Max X-Rider 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.
Ownership-cover index: D-Max Arctic Trucks AT35 not separately scored vs D-Max X-Rider 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 Arctic Trucks AT35 leads by 18 points
D-Max Arctic Trucks AT35 holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over D-Max X-Rider.
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
D-Max Arctic Trucks AT35
Performance
75/100
Efficiency
47/100
Safety
94/100
Practicality
88/100
D-Max X-Rider
Performance
61/100
Efficiency
53/100
Safety
40/100
Practicality
85/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexIsuzu D-Max Arctic Trucks AT35
leads the specification evidence index with 78 pts
vs 60 pts for D-Max X-Rider
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, D-Max Arctic Trucks AT35 leads. However, D-Max X-Rider 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 Arctic Trucks AT35 vs D-Max X-Rider 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.
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