A proper head-to-head in South Africa — we cover price, performance,
petrol economy, safety and what it'll actually cost you to own each one long term.
H-100 Chassis Cab starts ZAR 301,090 cheaperD-Max X-Rider from ZAR 668,990 · H-100 Chassis Cab from ZAR 367,900
Key Specs Side by Side
The specs that matter most — highlighted where one car leads.
Spec
D-Max X-Rider
H-100 Chassis Cab
Maximum Power
110 kW @ 3600 rpm
58 kW
Maximum Torque
350 Nm
167 Nm
Engine Size
1900 cc
2607 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
13.5 km/l
10.2 km/l
Ground Clearance
227 mm
185 mm
Boot / Load Bay
-
-
Airbags
2
Airbags not listed in official Hyundai H100 safety specification
Kerb Weight
1845 kg
1434 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
3 seats
Warranty
5 years / 120 000 km
5
= leads in this spec
The Bottom Line
D-Max X-Rider and H-100 Chassis Cab are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Where They Actually Differ
Performance
D-Max X-Rider
+21 pts
Efficiency
D-Max X-Rider
+7 pts
Safety
H-100 Chassis Cab
+54 pts
Practicality
D-Max X-Rider
+19 pts
What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
D-Max X-Rider
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished EfficiencyPublished Practicality
Catalogue-index leader
H-100 Chassis Cab
Strengths
Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower fuel efficiency
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:General Use
Which One's Right for You?
D-Max X-Rider
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
H-100 Chassis Cab
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Full Specs, Side by Side
Spec
D-Max X-Rider
H-100 Chassis Cab
Model Introduced Year
Current local generation year not confirmed
Current local generation year not confirmed
Generation
Current South African D-Max X-Rider listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data.
Current South African H-100 Chassis Cab listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data.
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.
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
Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
Double Cab pickup
Chassis cab
Body Type Cab
Single/extended/double cab as per derivative name
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.
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
Mid grade in the South Africa lineup
Drivetrain Note
Drive layout derived from the official derivative naming: 1.9 DDi Double Cab X-Rider 4x2 AT
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Gross Combined Mass Kg
5000 kg
-
Model Year
MY26
2026
Production Status
published
published
Segment
Pickup
Pickup
Tare Mass Kg
1845 kg
1434 kg
Vehicle Type
Pickup
Pickup
Spec
D-Max X-Rider
H-100 Chassis Cab
Length
5265 mm
4850 mm
Width
1870 mm
1740 mm
Height
1805 mm
1970 mm
Wheelbase
3125 mm
2640 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
227 mm
185 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
76 l
65 l
Kerb Weight
1845 kg
1434 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
3000 kg
3015 kg
Payload Capacity
1095 kg
1581 kg
Towing Capacity
2100 kg
1200 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
3 seats
Doors
4 doors
2 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
12.5 m
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Spec
D-Max X-Rider
H-100 Chassis Cab
Front Track Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Rear Track Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Front Suspension
High Mounting
Not Available
Rear Suspension
Leaf Spring Overslung
Not Available
Front Spring Type
High Mounting
-
Rear Spring Type
Leaf Spring Overslung
-
Shock Absorber Type
Twintube Gas Pressurised
-
Front Suspension Type
High Mounting
Not Available
Gross Axle Mass Front Kg
1450 kg
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Gross Axle Mass Rear Kg
1910 kg
-
MagneRide Damping
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Axle Type
Leaf Spring Overslung
-
Rear Suspension Type
Leaf Spring Overslung
Not Available
Shock Absorbers
Twintube Gas Pressurised
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Suspension
High Mounting
-
Suspension Height
High Ride
-
Track Front Rear Mm
1570 / 1570
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Spec
D-Max X-Rider
H-100 Chassis Cab
Load Bed Length
1495 mm
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
1530 mm
Not Applicable
Climate Control
Manual
Manual air conditioning
Power Windows
Not Available
Not Available
Keyless Entry
Not Available
Not Available
Push Button Start
Not Available
Not Available
Wireless Charging
Wireless
Wireless
Sunroof
Not Available
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Not Available
Automatic Headlamps
LED
-
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Not Available
Boot Space Seats Folded
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Type
Manual
Manual air conditioning
Adaptive Dampers
Not Available
Not Available
Climate Zones
Manual
Manual air conditioning
Fuel Consumption Combined
7.4
9.8
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Standard
Performance Data Logger
Not Available
Not Available
Rev Matching
Not Available
Not Available
Seat Type
Partial Leather X Mark on headrest with red stitching
-
Side Steps
Std, Black
-
Spare Wheel
Alloy 18 x 7.5J-33 Diamond Cut
Not Available
Air Conditioning
Manual
Manual air conditioning
Battery Preconditioning
Not Available
Not Available
Diff Lock
Not Available
Not Available
Difflock
Not Available
Not Available
Front Bumper
High Appearance
-
Front Diff Lock
Not Available
Not Available
Intelligent Battery System
Not Available
Not Available
Load Bed Light
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
-
Loadbox Depth Mm
490 mm
-
Loadbox Length Mm
1495 mm
Not Applicable
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
-
Loadbox Width Mm
1530 mm
Not Applicable
Manual Aircon
Manual
Manual air conditioning
Oil Pan Guard
Standard
-
One Pedal Driving
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Bumper
Body Colour
-
Rear Diff Lock
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Electric Motor
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Final Drive Ratio
4.100
-
Rear Step Bumper
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
-
Regenerative Braking Levels
Not Available
Not Available
Rim Size
Alloy 18 x 7.5J-33 Diamond Cut
Not Available
Sonar
Rear
-
Sound System
6
Not Available
Source Model Column
1.9 DDI X-RIDER 4X2 A/T
h-100-chassis-cab
Sport Plus Mode
Not Available
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
mid
Variant Role
Off-road or adventure derivative
Commercial utility derivative
Vehicle To Grid
Not Available
Not Available
Vehicle To Load
Not Available
Not Available
Water Depth Protection Mm
800 mm
-
Engine Warranty
-
4
Spec
D-Max X-Rider
H-100 Chassis Cab
Engine
Not Officially Disclosed
2.6-litre diesel
Engine Code
RZ4E-MID
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1900 cc
2607 cc
Cylinders
4
Not Officially Disclosed
Cylinder Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves
16
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
4
Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel System
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Compression Ratio
16.5:1
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
110 kW @ 3600 rpm
58 kW
Maximum Torque
350 Nm
167 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
Not Officially Disclosed
RWD
Transmission
6-Speed Automatic
Not Officially Disclosed
Top Speed
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
59.6 kW/tonne
40.4 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
189.7 Nm/tonne
116.5 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 X-Rider
H-100 Chassis Cab
Gearbox
Automatic
Manual
Drivetrain Layout
4x2
Rear-wheel drive
LSD Available
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
2
5
Transmission Type
6 Speed Automatic
Manual
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Applicable
Yes
Gear Shift Type
Automatic
Manual
Drivetrain
4x2
Rear-wheel drive
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Standard
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Type Front
Not Available
Not Available
Differential Type Rear
Not Available
Not Available
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gear Ratio 1st
3.600
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Gear Ratio 2nd
2.090
-
Gear Ratio 3rd
1.488
-
Gear Ratio 4th
1.000
-
Gear Ratio 5th
0.687
-
Gear Ratio 6th
0.580
-
Gear Ratio Reverse
3.732
-
Gearbox Type
Automatic
Manual
Low Range Ratio
2.482
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
4x2
Rear-wheel drive
Rear Differential Lock
Standard
Not Applicable
Transfer Case Guard
Standard
Not Available
Transmission Speeds
2
5
Spec
D-Max X-Rider
H-100 Chassis Cab
Claimed Mileage
13.5 km/l
10.2 km/l
City Mileage
11.0 km/l
8.3 km/l
Highway Mileage
15.8 km/l
11.9 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
76 l
65 l
Emission Standard
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
13.5 km/l
10.2 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
76
65 l
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 X-Rider
H-100 Chassis Cab
Airbags
2
Airbags not listed in official Hyundai H100 safety specification
ABS
Not Available
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Not Available
Not Available
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Not Available
Not Available
ISOFIX Mounts
Not Available
Not Available
Brake Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Not Available
Not Available
Front Parking Sensors
Standard
Standard
AEB
Not Available
Not Available
BA
Not Available
Not Available
Brake Override System
Not Available
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Not Available
Driver Airbag
Not Available
Not Available
EBD
Not Available
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Not Available
Hill Hold
Standard
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Reminder
Not Available
Not Available
Side Airbags
Not Available
Not Available
Stability Control
Not Available
Not Available
TCS
Standard
Standard
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Not Available
ABS EBD
Not Available
Standard
Front Side Airbags
Standard
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Spec
D-Max X-Rider
H-100 Chassis Cab
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
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
Rear
Front and rear
Rear View Camera
Standard
Not Available
360 Degree Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Lights
LED
-
Auto Wipers
Not Available
Not Available
EV Mode
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Standard
Reverse Camera
Standard
Not Available
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
Parking Distance Sensors
Rear
-
Parking Sensor
Rear
-
Rear View Camera
Standard
-
Reverse Camera Type
Standard
-
Reversing Camera
Standard
-
Spec
D-Max X-Rider
H-100 Chassis Cab
Seat Material
Partial Leather X Mark on headrest with red stitching
Cloth
Heated Seats
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Ventilated Seats
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Ambient Lighting
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Front Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Steering Wheel Material
Leather with red Isuzu badge/stitching
Not Applicable
Interior Colour Options
3
3
60 40 Split Seat
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Driver Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fabric Seats
Partial Leather X Mark on headrest with red stitching
Cloth
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
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.
Cabin trim, seating material, screen layout and driver-assistance equipment vary by derivative. Compare the chosen H-100 Chassis Cab grade before assuming a feature is included.
Leather Accented Seat Trim
Partial Leather X Mark on headrest with red stitching
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Interior Colours
3
3
Seat Trim
Partial Leather X Mark on headrest with red stitching
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Catalogue-index leader
H-100 Chassis Cab
Performance
34/100
Efficiency
46/100
Safety
94/100
Practicality
58/100
Ownership
65/100
D-Max X-Rider
Performance
55/100
Efficiency
53/100
Safety
40/100
Practicality
77/100
How to Read This Comparison
🏆Hyundai H-100 Chassis Cab
leads the catalogue index with 59 pts
vs 56 pts for D-Max X-Rider
In Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index, H-100 Chassis Cab 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.
Other Comparisons Worth Checking
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There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the exact South African derivatives 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.
Hagalu does not publish a guaranteed resale winner. Depreciation depends on age, mileage, condition, derivative, colour, supply and demand. Compare several current used-market listings and obtain trade-in valuations for equivalent examples before relying on a resale estimate.
Check the exact derivatives for drive type, ground clearance, tyres, approach and departure angles, wading depth and low-range gearing where officially disclosed. SUV styling or all-wheel drive alone does not prove that a vehicle is suitable for demanding off-road use.
Calculate each exact derivative using your monthly distance and a current fuel or electricity price, then add finance, insurance, scheduled service, tyres and licence costs. Hagalu does not claim a fixed monthly saving without those buyer-specific inputs.
It is worth more only when the exact price difference buys equipment, space, performance or ownership cover that matters to you. Compare like-for-like lifecycle states and derivatives; a current offer and a historical last-listed price are not directly equivalent.
In Depth — Breaking It All Down
This D-Max X-Rider and H-100 Chassis Cab comparison uses the exact South African derivatives selected above. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.
Performance index: D-Max X-Rider 55 vs H-100 Chassis Cab 34.
Efficiency index: D-Max X-Rider 53 vs H-100 Chassis Cab 46.
Safety-equipment index: D-Max X-Rider 40 vs H-100 Chassis Cab 94.
Practicality index: D-Max X-Rider 77 vs H-100 Chassis Cab 58.
Ownership-cover index: D-Max X-Rider not separately scored vs H-100 Chassis Cab 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.
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