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.
D-Max X-Rider starts ZAR 689900 cheaperD-Max X-Rider from ZAR 668,990 · T1 i-DM from ZAR 689,900
Key Specs Side by Side
The specs that matter most — highlighted where one car leads.
Spec
D-Max X-Rider
T1 i-DM
Engine Power
110 @ 3600 kW
100 kW
Torque
350 @ 1800-2600 Nm
220 Nm
Engine Size
1900 cc
1499 cc
Claimed Mileage
13.5 km/l
90.9 km/l
Ground Clearance
227 mm
190 mm
Boot / Load Bay
Load bed 1495 x 1530 mm
574 l
Airbags
2
Front, front side, and front/rear curtain airbags
Kerb Weight
1845 kg
2000 kg
Seating Capacity
5
5
Warranty
5 years / 120 000 km
7-year/200,000 km vehicle warranty
= leads in this spec
The Bottom Line
T1 i-DM holds a noticeable edge over D-Max X-Rider, especially in key ownership areas.
Where They Actually Differ
Performance
D-Max X-Rider
+12 pts
Efficiency
T1 i-DM
+45 pts
Safety
T1 i-DM
+65 pts
Practicality
D-Max X-Rider
+14 pts
Ownership
T1 i-DM
+14 pts
What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
D-Max X-Rider
Strengths
More powerful engine output
More practical for daily use
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Less comprehensive safety features
Shorter warranty coverage
Best suited to:Highway DrivingFamily Usage
🏆 Overall Winner
T1 i-DM
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger safety package
Better long-term ownership value
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Less practical in daily usage
Best suited to:Fuel Efficiency
Which One's Right for You?
D-Max X-Rider
Drivers who prioritise strong highway performance and overtaking power
Large families needing more practicality and usability
T1 i-DM
Buyers looking for better fuel efficiency
Families prioritising stronger safety equipment
Long-term owners valuing warranty and ownership peace of mind
Full Specs, Side by Side
Spec
D-Max X-Rider
T1 i-DM
Model Introduced Year
Current local generation year not confirmed
2026
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 local listing
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.
Not listed by current South African source page.
Facelift Launched Since
Original current-generation version
2026
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
Double Cab pickup
SUV
Body Type Cab
Single/extended/double cab as per derivative name
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Color Note
Colour availability changes by model year, production batch and dealer stock, check the current colour selector before ordering.
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Dealer Stock Note
Top grade in the South Africa lineup
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Drivetrain Note
Drive layout derived from the official derivative naming: 1.9 DDi Double Cab X-Rider 4x2 AT
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Model Year
MY26
Current
Production Status
published
Active
Segment
Pickup
SUV
Vehicle Type
Pickup
SUV
Spec
D-Max X-Rider
T1 i-DM
Ground Clearance
227 mm
190 mm
Wheelbase
3125 mm
2800 mm
Length
5265 mm
4705 mm
Width
1870 mm
1967 mm
Height
1805 mm
1843 mm
Kerb Weight
1845 kg
2000 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight
3000 kg
2348 kg
Seating Capacity
5
5
Boot Space
Load bed 1495 x 1530 mm
574 l
Towing Capacity
2100 kg
1600 kg
Front Track Width
-
1690 mm
Rear Track Width
-
1700 mm
Turning Radius
12.5 m
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Load Bed Length
Load bed 1495 x 1530 mm
574 l
Load Bed Width
1530 mm
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Front Legroom
-
-
Rear Legroom
-
-
Front Headroom
-
-
Rear Headroom
-
-
Front Shoulder Room
-
-
Rear Shoulder Room
-
-
Boot Space Seats Folded
-
1455 l
Number of Doors
4
-
Max Payload
1095 kg
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Boot Volume
Load bed 1495 x 1530 mm
574 l
Doors
4
-
Seats
5
5
Fuel Tank Capacity
76 l
70 l
Gross Combined Mass Kg
5000 kg
3948 kg
Gross Vehicle Mass Kg
3000 kg
2348 kg
Ground Clearance Max
227 mm
190 mm
Ground Clearance Min
227 mm
190 mm
Ground Clearance Mm
227 mm
190 mm
Height Mm
1805 mm
1843 mm
Length Mm
5265 mm
4705 mm
Loadbox Length Mm
Load bed 1495 x 1530 mm
574 l
Loadbox Width Mm
1530 mm
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Payload Kg
1095 kg
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Cargo Volume
Load bed 1495 x 1530 mm
574 l
Rear Overhang Mm
1250 mm
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Tare Mass Kg
1845 kg
2000 kg
Track Front Rear Mm
1570 / 1570
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Turning Circle
12.5 m
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Turning Circle M
12.5 m
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Width Mm
1870 mm
1967 mm
Spec
D-Max X-Rider
T1 i-DM
Engine
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1.5TD hybrid-dedicated engine
Engine Type
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1.5TD hybrid-dedicated engine
Displacement
1900 cc
1499 cc
Cylinders
4
4
Valves per Cylinder
16
4
Power
110 @ 3600 kW
100 kW
Power @ RPM
110 @ 3600
5200
Torque
350 @ 1800-2600 Nm
220 Nm
Torque @ RPM
350 @ 1800-2600
2500
Fuel System
-
-
Turbocharger
Standard
-
Top Speed
-
>180 km/h
0-100 km/h
-
-
Compression Ratio
16.5:1
12:1
Cylinder Bore
-
72 mm
Piston Stroke
-
92 mm
Engine Code
RZ4E-MID
SQRH4J15
Power
110 @ 3600 bhp
134 bhp
Fuel Grade Required
Diesel
Hybrid
Cylinder Layout
-
-
Engine Aspiration
Standard
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Engine Type Config
-
-
0–100 km/h
-
-
Battery Capacity
-
18.4
Charging Port
-
-
AC Charging Time
-
6.6kW AC 30-100% in 180 minutes
Engine Displacement
1900 cc
1499 cc
Engine Displacement Litres
1900 cc
1499 cc
EV Range
-
100 km
Acceleration 0 100
-
-
Bore X Stroke Mm
80 x 94.4
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Combined System Power
-
250
Combined System Torque
-
530
Engine Config
-
-
Engine Cylinders
4
4
Engine Displacement Cc
1900 cc
1499 cc
Engine Power kW
110 @ 3600 kW
100 kW
Engine Torque Nm
350 @ 1800-2600 Nm
220 Nm
Engine Valves
16
4
Induction
Standard
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Max Power kW
110 @ 3600 kW
100 kW
Max Torque Nm
350 @ 1800-2600 Nm
220 Nm
Maximum Power
110 @ 3600 kW
100 kW
Maximum Torque
350 @ 1800-2600 Nm
220 Nm
Motor Position
-
-
Motor Power
-
150
Motor Torque
-
310
Motor Type
-
-
Power kW Rpm
110 @ 3600
5200
Active Exhaust
-
-
System Output
-
-
Torque Nm Rpm
350 @ 1800-2600
2500
Turbo Type
Standard
-
Spec
D-Max X-Rider
T1 i-DM
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Drive Type
4x2
2WD
Drivetrain Layout
4x2
2WD
LSD Available
-
-
Transfer Case
-
-
Differential Lock
-
-
Paddle Shifters
-
-
Final Drive Ratio
-
-
Number of Gears
2 km/h
-
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
Clutch Type
-
-
Drivetrain
4x2
2WD
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
4WD Engagement
-
-
4WD Hi Range
-
-
4WD Lo Range
-
-
4WD Selector
Standard
-
Automatic Shift Paddles
-
-
Differential Type Front
-
-
Differential Type Rear
-
-
Front Differential Lock
-
-
Gear Ratio 1st
3.600
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Gear Ratio 2nd
2.090
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Gear Ratio 3rd
1.488
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Gear Ratio 4th
1.000
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Gear Ratio 5th
0.687
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Gear Ratio 6th
0.580
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Gear Ratio Reverse
3.732
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Gearbox Type
Automatic
Automatic
Low Range
-
-
Axle Layout
4x2
2WD
Rear Differential Lock
Standard
-
Transfer Case Guard
Standard
-
Transmission Speeds
2 km/h
-
Spec
D-Max X-Rider
T1 i-DM
Claimed Mileage
13.5 km/l
90.9 km/l
City Mileage
11.1 km/l
74.5 km/l
Highway Mileage
15.7 km/l
105.5 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
76 l
70 l
Emission Standard
-
VI B
AdBlue Tank Capacity
-
-
Auto Start Stop
-
-
Average Fuel Consumption
7.4 l/100km
1.1 l/100km
Claimed Fuel Consumption
7.4 l/100km
1.1 l/100km
Fuel Efficiency
7.4 l/100km
1.1 l/100km
Real-world Mileage
13.5 km/l
90.9 km/l
AC Charging Power
-
-
Charging Port Type
-
-
Charging Time AC Full
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6.6kW AC 30-100% in 180 minutes
Charging Time DC Fast 80pct
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50kW DC 30-80% in 27 minutes
Charging Type
-
-
Combined Consumption
7.4 l/100km
1.1 l/100km
Combined Consumption L 100km
7.4 l/100km
1.1 l/100km
DC Charging Power
-
-
Fuel Economy Combined
7.4 l/100km
1.1 l/100km
Fuel Tank Litres
76 l
70 l
Fuel Type
Diesel
Hybrid
Low Range Ratio
2.482
-
Combined Driving Range
-
1200
Electric Consumption
-
21
Range Real World Highway
-
-
Range Real World Mixed
-
-
Range Wltp
-
-
Spec
D-Max X-Rider
T1 i-DM
Airbags
2
Front, front side, and front/rear curtain airbags
ABS
-
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
-
Yes
Traction Control
Standard
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Confirmed 4WD derivative
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Hill Start Assist
Standard
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Child Safety Lock
-
-
ISOFIX Mounts
-
Yes
Brake Assist
-
-
Tyre Pressure Monitor
-
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
-
-
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
-
-
Front Parking Sensors
Standard
Front and rear
AEB
-
Yes
BA
-
-
Brake Override System
-
-
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Front, front side, and front/rear curtain airbags
Driver Airbag
-
-
EBD
-
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
-
-
Hill Hold
Standard
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Passenger Airbag
-
-
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
-
Yes
Seatbelt Pretensioners
-
-
Side Airbags
-
Front, front side, and front/rear curtain airbags
TCS
Standard
Yes
Knee Airbag
-
-
ABS EBD
-
Yes
Front Side Airbags
Standard
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Spec
D-Max X-Rider
T1 i-DM
Cruise Control
Standard
-
Adaptive Cruise Control
-
Yes
Lane Keep Assist
-
Yes
Lane Departure Warning
-
Yes
Blind Spot Monitoring
-
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
-
Yes
Parking Sensors
Rear
Front and rear
Rear View Camera
Standard
-
360 Degree Camera
-
Yes
Autonomous Emergency Braking
-
Yes
Driver Fatigue Alert
-
-
Traffic Sign Recognition
-
-
Auto Highbeam
-
-
Auto Lights
LED
-
Auto Wipers
-
-
Drive Modes
-
-
EV Mode
-
-
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Front and rear
Reverse Camera
Standard
-
Adaptive Cruise Control
-
Yes
Park Assist
-
-
Around View Monitor
-
Yes
Blind Spot Warning
-
Yes
Forward Collision Warning
-
Yes
Parking Distance Sensors
Rear
-
Parking Sensor
Rear
-
Rear View Camera
Standard
-
Reverse Camera Type
Standard
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Reversing Camera
Standard
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Spec
D-Max X-Rider
T1 i-DM
Seat Material
Partial Leather X Mark on headrest with red stitching
Black synthetic leather with orange stitching
Heated Seats
-
-
Ventilated Seats
-
Front seats
Ambient Lighting
-
Multi
Steering Wheel Material
Leather with red Isuzu badge/stitching
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Interior Colour Options
3
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60 40 Split Seat
-
-
Driver Seat Adjustment
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Driver 6-way electric with ventilation, lumbar support and memory; passenger 4-way electric with ventilation and leg rest
Fabric Seats
Partial Leather X Mark on headrest with red stitching
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Passenger Seat Adjustment
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Driver 6-way electric with ventilation, lumbar support and memory; passenger 4-way electric with ventilation and leg rest
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.
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Leather Accented Seat Trim
Partial Leather X Mark on headrest with red stitching
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Interior Colours
3
-
Seat Capacity
5
-
Seat Count
5
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Seat Trim
Partial Leather X Mark on headrest with red stitching
Black synthetic leather with orange stitching
Seat Adjustment
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Driver 6-way electric with ventilation, lumbar support and memory; passenger 4-way electric with ventilation and leg rest
Rear AC Vents
-
Yes
Spec
D-Max X-Rider
T1 i-DM
Climate Control
Manual
Dual-zone climate control
Power Windows
-
-
Keyless Entry
-
-
Push Button Start
-
-
Wireless Charging
Wireless
50W
Sunroof
-
Yes
Electric Tailgate
-
Yes
Automatic Headlamps
LED
Yes
Rain Sensing Wipers
-
-
AC Type
Manual
Dual-zone climate control
Adaptive Dampers
-
-
Climate Zones
Manual
-
Fuel Consumption Combined
7.4
1.1
Gear Shift Type
Automatic
-
Ground Clearance Unladen
227
-
Hill Start Assist
Standard
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Launch Control
-
-
Payload Capacity
1095
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Performance Data Logger
-
-
Rev Matching
-
-
Seat Type
Partial Leather X Mark on headrest with red stitching
🏆Jetour T1 i-DM
wins with 73 pts
vs 55 pts for D-Max X-Rider
In structured scoring, T1 i-DM emerges as the stronger overall package. However, D-Max X-Rider may appeal to buyers prioritising different factors. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
Other Comparisons Worth Checking
See how similar cars go head-to-head — you might find a better fit than you expected.
On our scoring the T1 i-DM edges ahead overall. That said, the right choice depends on what you actually use the car for — the breakdown above shows exactly where each one wins and loses.
Efficiency scores: D-Max X-Rider 53 vs T1 i-DM 98. In the real world, diesel variants of either car will beat the claimed figure on long highways and fall short in Joburg traffic.
Safety scores: D-Max X-Rider 29, T1 i-DM 94. Check each model page for NCAP ratings and which trim levels include AEB and blind-spot monitoring — those features aren't always standard.
Long-term ownership scores: D-Max X-Rider 48, T1 i-DM 62. Service intervals, parts availability in SA, and whether a service plan is bundled all factor in — check the individual variant specs for that detail.
Practicality scores: D-Max X-Rider 85, T1 i-DM 71. This covers boot space, seat flexibility, and day-to-day usability — not just interior dimensions on paper.
Performance scores: D-Max X-Rider 57, T1 i-DM 45. This looks at real-world pace — 0–100 kph, highway flexibility, and how either car feels when you actually need to overtake on an N-road.
Resale varies with colour, spec, and market timing, but Japanese brands — and Toyota specifically — have a strong track record in SA. Check current used prices for both on AutoTrader to see the real gap right now.
Ground clearance and 4WD availability are what matter most here. Scroll to the spec table above to compare both side by side — if either model offers a 4WD variant, that's the version worth comparing.
Fuel, insurance, and service costs are the big three. Diesel variants of both models typically save R800–R1,500/month in fuel at current SA pump prices. The T1 i-DM edges the overall ownership score, but check whether either variant includes a service plan — that changes the monthly maths significantly.
The T1 i-DM scores better overall, but neither car is a bad buy here. It comes down to what features matter to you — check the full spec table above to see exactly what you gain and lose at each price point.
In Depth — Breaking It All Down
The comparison between D-Max X-Rider and T1 i-DM in South Africa
evaluates performance, efficiency, safety, practicality and long-term ownership value.
Performance: D-Max X-Rider scores 57 vs 45.
Efficiency: D-Max X-Rider scores 53 vs 98.
Safety: D-Max X-Rider scores 29 vs 94.
Practicality: D-Max X-Rider scores 85 vs 71.
Ownership: D-Max X-Rider scores 48 vs 62.
Final structured scoring gives T1 i-DM
the advantage in this comparison.
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