Isuzu D-Max X-Rider vs Nissan NP200

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.

Includes a historical vehicle

Current, upcoming and historical vehicles can be compared side by side. Historical records keep their verified specifications, while price labels show last-listed context rather than current new-car availability.

Nissan NP200 Discontinued model
Isuzu D-Max X-Rider in South Africa

Isuzu D-Max X-Rider

1.9 DDi Double Cab X-Rider 4x2 AT Diesel 6-Speed Automatic Current
ZAR 690,810 ex-showroom
⚡ 110 kW 🔧 350 Nm ⛽ 13.5 km/l
VS
Nissan NP200 in South Africa

Nissan NP200

1.6 Safety Pack Manual Petrol 5-Speed Manual Discontinued model
ZAR 284,900 last listed
Discontinued model Verified historical specifications remain visible for owner and used-car comparisons.
⚡ 65 kW 🔧 147 Nm ⛽ 12.5 km/l
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At a Glance — Who Wins What

Performance D-Max X-Rider
Fuel Economy D-Max X-Rider
🛡 Safety NP200
📦 Practicality D-Max X-Rider
🔑 Ownership Not enough comparable data
Recorded price context D-Max X-Rider: current from ZAR 668,990 · NP200: last listed from ZAR 224,900

Key Specs Side by Side

The specs that matter most — highlighted where one car leads.

Spec D-Max X-Rider NP200
Maximum Power 110 kW @ 3600 rpm 65 kW @ 5200 rpm
Maximum Torque 350 Nm 147 Nm @ 2800 rpm
Engine Size 1900 cc 1598 cc
Combined Fuel Economy 13.5 km/l 12.5 km/l
Ground Clearance 227 mm 185 mm
Boot / Load Bay - Not confirmed
Airbags 2 4
Kerb Weight 1845 kg 915 kg
Seating Capacity 5 seats 2 seats
Warranty 5 years / 120 000 km 3

= leads in this spec

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The Bottom Line

D-Max X-Rider has a modest catalogue-index lead, while NP200 remains close.

Where They Actually Differ

Performance D-Max X-Rider +27 pts
Efficiency D-Max X-Rider +3 pts
Safety NP200 +26 pts
Practicality D-Max X-Rider +39 pts

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

Catalogue-index leader

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 Performance Published Efficiency Published Practicality

NP200

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

NP200

  • Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment

Full Specs, Side by Side

Archived cars use verified historical spec records. Rows remain comparable; unavailable historical values are shown plainly rather than estimated.

Spec D-Max X-Rider NP200
Model Introduced Year Current local generation year not confirmed 2009
Generation Current South African D-Max X-Rider listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data. Long-running model known for reliability and affordability
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. Periodic updates over long production life
Facelift Launched Since Original current-generation version Not confirmed
Facelift Version Ending Current Not confirmed
Body Style Double Cab pickup Not confirmed
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 Double Cab X-Rider 4x2 AT Not confirmed
Gross Combined Mass Kg 5000 kg Not confirmed
Model Year MY26 Not confirmed
Production Status published Not confirmed
Segment Pickup Not confirmed
Tare Mass Kg 1845 kg 915 kg
Vehicle Type Pickup Not confirmed
Spec D-Max X-Rider NP200
Length 5265 mm 4535 mm
Width 1870 mm 1615 mm
Height 1805 mm 1530 mm
Wheelbase 3125 mm 2400 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 227 mm 185 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 76 l 47 l
Kerb Weight 1845 kg 915 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 3000 kg 1570 kg
Payload Capacity 1095 kg Not confirmed
Towing Capacity 2100 kg 500 kg
Seating Capacity 5 seats 2 seats
Doors 4 doors Not confirmed
Minimum Turning Radius 12.5 m 5.5 m

Source-backed Catalogue Index

A transparent specification index shown only when every vehicle clears the minimum comparable-data threshold.

Weighted / 100
Catalogue-index readout

D-Max X-Rider leads by 11 points

D-Max X-Rider has a modest catalogue-index lead, while NP200 remains close.

Index leader 56 /100
Lead 11 points
Data 62% source coverage
56
#1 Index leader

D-Max X-Rider

62% source coverage 1 strong categories
Best at Practicality 77 Check Safety 40
Performance 55
Efficiency 53
Safety 40
Practicality 77
Leads by 11 points
45
#2

NP200

76% source coverage 0 strong categories
Best at Safety 66 Check Performance 28
Performance 28
Efficiency 50
Safety 66
Practicality 38
Ownership 43
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance D-Max X-Rider +27 Efficiency D-Max X-Rider +3 Safety NP200 +26 Practicality D-Max X-Rider +39

Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.

Why this score View full breakdown
Catalogue-index leader

D-Max X-Rider

Performance 55/100
Efficiency 53/100
Safety 40/100
Practicality 77/100

NP200

Performance 28/100
Efficiency 50/100
Safety 66/100
Practicality 38/100
Ownership 43/100

How to Read This Comparison

🏆 Isuzu D-Max X-Rider leads the catalogue index with 56 pts vs 45 pts for NP200

In Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index, D-Max X-Rider leads. However, NP200 may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

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Questions Buyers Usually Ask

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 NP200 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 NP200 28.

Efficiency index: D-Max X-Rider 53 vs NP200 50.

Safety-equipment index: D-Max X-Rider 40 vs NP200 66.

Practicality index: D-Max X-Rider 77 vs NP200 38.

Ownership-cover index: D-Max X-Rider not separately scored vs NP200 43.

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.