Isuzu D-Max X-Rider vs GWM P300

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.

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
GWM P300 in South Africa

GWM P300

2.4T LT 2WD 9AT Diesel Current
ZAR 599,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 135 kW 🔧 480 Nm ⛽ 13.5 km/l
Add a 3rd car

At a Glance — Who Wins What

Performance P300
Fuel Economy P300
🛡 Safety Not enough comparable data
📦 Practicality P300
🔑 Ownership Not enough comparable data
P300 starts ZAR 254,040 cheaper D-Max X-Rider from ZAR 668,990 · P300 from ZAR 414,950

Key Specs Side by Side

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

Spec D-Max X-Rider P300
Maximum Power 110 kW @ 3600 rpm 135 kW
Maximum Torque 350 Nm 480 Nm
Engine Size 1900 cc 2400 cc
Combined Fuel Economy 13.5 km/l 13.5 km/l
Ground Clearance 227 mm 224 mm
Boot / Load Bay - -
Airbags 2 Dual front, front side and curtain airbags
Kerb Weight 1845 kg 2070 kg
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Warranty 5 years / 120 000 km 5 Years / 100,000 km

= leads in this spec

The Bottom Line

P300 has a modest catalogue-index lead, while D-Max X-Rider remains close.

Where They Actually Differ

Performance P300 +16 pts
Efficiency P300 +4 pts
Practicality P300 +5 pts

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

D-Max X-Rider

Strengths
  • Nothing stands out clearly here.
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
  • Lower fuel efficiency
  • Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to: General Use
Catalogue-index leader

P300

Strengths
  • More powerful engine output
  • Better fuel efficiency
  • Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
  • No obvious weak spots to flag.
Best suited to: Published Performance Published Efficiency Published Practicality

Which One's Right for You?

D-Max X-Rider

  • Buyers who prefer this derivative's confirmed specification mix

P300

  • 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

Spec D-Max X-Rider P300
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 P300 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 Double-cab pickup
Body Type Cab Single/extended/double cab as per derivative name Pickup
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 Top 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 Drive layout derived from the official derivative naming: 2.4T LT 2WD 9AT
Gross Combined Mass Kg 5000 kg -
Model Year MY26 2026
Production Status published published
Segment Pickup Pickup
Tare Mass Kg 1845 kg 2070 kg
Vehicle Type Pickup Pickup
Spec D-Max X-Rider P300
Length 5265 mm 5416 mm
Width 1870 mm 1934 mm
Height 1805 mm 1886 mm
Wheelbase 3125 mm 3230 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 227 mm 224 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 76 l 78 l
Kerb Weight 1845 kg 2070 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 3000 kg 3120 kg
Payload Capacity 1095 kg 1050 kg
Towing Capacity 2100 kg 3000 kg
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Minimum Turning Radius 12.5 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

P300 leads by 14 points

P300 has a modest catalogue-index lead, while D-Max X-Rider remains close.

Index leader 70 /100
Lead 14 points
Data 63% source coverage
70
#1 Index leader

P300

63% source coverage 2 strong categories
Best at Practicality 82 Check Efficiency 57
Performance 71
Efficiency 57
Practicality 82
Ownership 65
Leads by 14 points
56
#2

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
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance P300 +16 Efficiency P300 +4 Practicality P300 +5

Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.

Why this score View full breakdown
Catalogue-index leader

P300

Performance 71/100
Efficiency 57/100
Practicality 82/100
Ownership 65/100

D-Max X-Rider

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

How to Read This Comparison

🏆 GWM P300 leads the catalogue index with 70 pts vs 56 pts for D-Max X-Rider

In Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index, P300 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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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 P300 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 P300 71.

Efficiency index: D-Max X-Rider 53 vs P300 57.

Safety-equipment index: D-Max X-Rider 40 vs P300 not separately scored.

Practicality index: D-Max X-Rider 77 vs P300 82.

Ownership-cover index: D-Max X-Rider not separately scored vs P300 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.