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.
2.5 TDi Double Cab Hi-Rider 4x4 AutomaticDiesel7-Speed AutomaticDiscontinued model
ZAR 529,900last listed
Discontinued modelVerified historical specifications remain visible for owner and used-car comparisons.
⚡ 98 kW🔧 304 Nm⛽ 11.4 km/l
+Add a 3rd car
At a Glance — Who Wins What
⚡PerformanceD-Max X-Rider
⛽Fuel EconomyD-Max X-Rider
🛡SafetyNP300 Hardbody
📦PracticalityD-Max X-Rider
🔑OwnershipNot enough comparable data
Recorded price context
D-Max X-Rider:
current from
ZAR 668,990
·
NP300 Hardbody:
last listed from
ZAR 349,900
Key Specs Side by Side
The specs that matter most — highlighted where one car leads.
Spec
D-Max X-Rider
NP300 Hardbody
Maximum Power
110 kW @ 3600 rpm
98 kW @ 3600 rpm
Maximum Torque
350 Nm
304 Nm
Engine Size
1900 cc
2488 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
13.5 km/l
11.4 km/l
Ground Clearance
227 mm
215 mm
Boot / Load Bay
-
Not confirmed
Airbags
2
4
Kerb Weight
1845 kg
1395 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Warranty
5 years / 120 000 km
3
= leads in this spec
Archived vehicles remain available for comparison. Verified specs stay visible; historical fields that were not source-confirmed are marked Not confirmed instead of being guessed.
The Bottom Line
D-Max X-Rider and NP300 Hardbody are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Where They Actually Differ
Performance
D-Max X-Rider
+5 pts
Efficiency
D-Max X-Rider
+7 pts
Safety
NP300 Hardbody
+28 pts
Practicality
D-Max X-Rider
+4 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
NP300 Hardbody
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
NP300 Hardbody
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
NP300 Hardbody
Model Introduced Year
Current local generation year not confirmed
2008
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 with proven commercial reliability
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.
Updated over the years with improved safety and features
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
1395 kg
Vehicle Type
Pickup
Not confirmed
Spec
D-Max X-Rider
NP300 Hardbody
Length
5265 mm
4875 mm
Width
1870 mm
1760 mm
Height
1805 mm
1655 mm
Wheelbase
3125 mm
2500 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
227 mm
215 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
76 l
75 l
Kerb Weight
1845 kg
1395 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
3000 kg
2400 kg
Payload Capacity
1095 kg
Not confirmed
Towing Capacity
2100 kg
2500 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Doors
4 doors
Not confirmed
Minimum Turning Radius
12.5 m
5.8 m
Spec
D-Max X-Rider
NP300 Hardbody
Front Track Width
Not Applicable
1495 mm
Rear Track Width
Not Applicable
1490 mm
Front Suspension
High Mounting
Double Wishbone
Rear Suspension
Leaf Spring Overslung
Leaf Spring
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
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
Leaf Spring
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
Chassis Type
-
Ladder Frame
Power Steering
-
Hydraulic
Steering Column
-
Tilt Adjustable
Spec
D-Max X-Rider
NP300 Hardbody
Load Bed Length
1495 mm
1907 mm
Load Bed Width
1530 mm
1454 mm
Climate Control
Manual
Manual AC
Power Windows
Not Available
Front
Keyless Entry
Not Available
Not Available
Push Button Start
Not Available
Not Available
Wireless Charging
Wireless
Not Available
Sunroof
Not Available
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Not Available
Automatic Headlamps
LED
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Not Available
Boot Space Seats Folded
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
AC Type
Manual
Manual AC
Adaptive Dampers
Not Available
Not confirmed
Climate Zones
Manual
Not confirmed
Fuel Consumption Combined
7.4
Not confirmed
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Not confirmed
Performance Data Logger
Not Available
Not confirmed
Rev Matching
Not Available
Not confirmed
Seat Type
Partial Leather X Mark on headrest with red stitching
Not confirmed
Side Steps
Std, Black
Not confirmed
Spare Wheel
Alloy 18 x 7.5J-33 Diamond Cut
Full Size Steel Under-bed
Air Conditioning
Manual
Manual AC
Battery Preconditioning
Not Available
Not confirmed
Diff Lock
Not Available
Not confirmed
Difflock
Not Available
Not confirmed
Front Bumper
High Appearance
Not confirmed
Front Diff Lock
Not Available
Not confirmed
Intelligent Battery System
Not Available
Not confirmed
Load Bed Light
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
Not confirmed
Loadbox Depth Mm
490 mm
Not confirmed
Loadbox Length Mm
1495 mm
1907 mm
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
Not confirmed
Loadbox Width Mm
1530 mm
1454 mm
Manual Aircon
Manual
Not confirmed
Oil Pan Guard
Standard
Not confirmed
One Pedal Driving
Not Available
Not confirmed
Rear Bumper
Body Colour
Not confirmed
Rear Diff Lock
Not Available
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
Rim Size
Alloy 18 x 7.5J-33 Diamond Cut
Not confirmed
Sonar
Rear
Not confirmed
Sound System
6
4
Source Model Column
1.9 DDI X-RIDER 4X2 A/T
Not confirmed
Sport Plus Mode
Not Available
Not confirmed
Sports Bar
Std, Black
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
Bakkie towing support
Not confirmed
Trailer Hitch
Bakkie towing support
Not confirmed
Trailer Stability Assist
Bakkie towing support
Not confirmed
Trailer Sway Control
Standard
Not confirmed
Trim Level
top
Not confirmed
Variant Role
Off-road or adventure derivative
Not confirmed
Vehicle To Grid
Not Available
Not confirmed
Vehicle To Load
Not Available
Not confirmed
Water Depth Protection Mm
800 mm
Not confirmed
Auto Dimming Mirror
-
Not Available
Engine Start Stop
Not Available
Not Available
Engine Start Stop Button
Not Available
Not Available
Push Button Start
Not Available
Not Available
Unlocking
Not Available
Not Available
Wireless Charger
Wireless
Not Available
Spec
D-Max X-Rider
NP300 Hardbody
Engine
Not Officially Disclosed
2.5-litre Turbocharged Diesel
Engine Code
RZ4E-MID
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1900 cc
2488 cc
Cylinders
4
4
Cylinder Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
Inline
Valves
16
16
Valves per Cylinder
4
4
Aspiration
Not Officially Disclosed
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Not Officially Disclosed
Common Rail Direct Injection
Compression Ratio
16.5:1
17.5:1
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
110 kW @ 3600 rpm
98 kW @ 3600 rpm
Maximum Torque
350 Nm
304 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
4WD
Transmission
6-Speed Automatic
7-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
Not Officially Disclosed
168 km/h
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
12.5 sec
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
70.3 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
189.7 Nm/tonne
217.9 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
NP300 Hardbody
Gearbox
Automatic
7-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
4x2
Part-Time 4WD
LSD Available
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Standard
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Rear Lock
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Number of Gears
2
Not confirmed
Transmission Type
6 Speed Automatic
7-Speed Automatic
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Gear Shift Type
Automatic
Not confirmed
Drivetrain
4x2
Not confirmed
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
4WD Selector
Standard
Not confirmed
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Differential Type Front
Not Available
Not confirmed
Differential Type Rear
Not Available
Not confirmed
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Gear Ratio 1st
3.600
Not confirmed
Gear Ratio 2nd
2.090
Not confirmed
Gear Ratio 3rd
1.488
Not confirmed
Gear Ratio 4th
1.000
Not confirmed
Gear Ratio 5th
0.687
Not confirmed
Gear Ratio 6th
0.580
Not confirmed
Gear Ratio Reverse
3.732
Not confirmed
Gearbox Type
Automatic
7-Speed Automatic
Low Range Ratio
2.482
Not confirmed
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Axle Layout
4x2
Not confirmed
Rear Differential Lock
Standard
Not confirmed
Transfer Case Guard
Standard
Not confirmed
Transmission Speeds
2
Not confirmed
Engine Position
-
Front Longitudinal
Spec
D-Max X-Rider
NP300 Hardbody
Claimed Mileage
13.5 km/l
11.4 km/l
City Mileage
11.0 km/l
9 km/l
Highway Mileage
15.8 km/l
12 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
76 l
75 l
Emission Standard
Not Applicable
Euro 5
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
13.5 km/l
11.4 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Fuel Tank Litres
76
75
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Spec
D-Max X-Rider
NP300 Hardbody
Airbags
2
4
ABS
Not Available
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Not Available
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Not Available
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
Not Available
Standard
Brake Assist
Not Available
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Not Available
Not confirmed
Front Parking Sensors
Standard
Not confirmed
AEB
Not Available
Not Available
BA
Not Available
Not confirmed
Brake Override System
Not Available
Not confirmed
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Not confirmed
Driver Airbag
Not Available
Not confirmed
EBD
Not Available
Not confirmed
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Not confirmed
Hill Hold
Standard
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Not Available
Not confirmed
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Available
Not confirmed
Seatbelt Reminder
Not Available
Not confirmed
Side Airbags
Not Available
Not confirmed
Stability Control
Not Available
Standard
TCS
Standard
Standard
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Not confirmed
ABS EBD
Not Available
Standard
Front Side Airbags
Standard
Not confirmed
Alarm System
-
Standard
Central Locking
-
Standard
Side Impact Beams
-
Not Available
Spec
D-Max X-Rider
NP300 Hardbody
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
Rear
Not Available
Rear View Camera
Standard
Standard
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 confirmed
Auto Lights
LED
Not confirmed
Auto Wipers
Not Available
Not confirmed
EV Mode
Not Available
Not confirmed
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Not confirmed
Reverse Camera
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Park Assist
Not Available
Not confirmed
Around View Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Not confirmed
Parking Distance Sensors
Rear
Not confirmed
Parking Sensor
Rear
Not confirmed
Rear View Camera
Standard
Not confirmed
Reverse Camera Type
Standard
Not confirmed
Reversing Camera
Standard
Not confirmed
Spec
D-Max X-Rider
NP300 Hardbody
Seat Material
Partial Leather X Mark on headrest with red stitching
Fabric
Heated Seats
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Ventilated Seats
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Ambient Lighting
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Front Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Rear Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Steering Wheel Material
Leather with red Isuzu badge/stitching
Not confirmed
Interior Colour Options
3
Not confirmed
60 40 Split Seat
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Driver Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Fabric Seats
Partial Leather X Mark on headrest with red stitching
Not confirmed
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
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.
Not confirmed
Leather Accented Seat Trim
Partial Leather X Mark on headrest with red stitching
Not confirmed
Interior Colours
3
Not confirmed
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
NP300 Hardbody
Performance
50/100
Efficiency
46/100
Safety
68/100
Practicality
73/100
Ownership
43/100
D-Max X-Rider
Performance
55/100
Efficiency
53/100
Safety
40/100
Practicality
77/100
How to Read This Comparison
🏆Nissan NP300 Hardbody
leads the catalogue index with 57 pts
vs 56 pts for D-Max X-Rider
In Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index, NP300 Hardbody 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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In Depth — Breaking It All Down
This D-Max X-Rider and NP300 Hardbody 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 NP300 Hardbody 50.
Efficiency index: D-Max X-Rider 53 vs NP300 Hardbody 46.
Safety-equipment index: D-Max X-Rider 40 vs NP300 Hardbody 68.
Practicality index: D-Max X-Rider 77 vs NP300 Hardbody 73.
Ownership-cover index: D-Max X-Rider not separately scored vs NP300 Hardbody 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.
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