A proper head-to-head in South Africa — compare price, performance,
fuel economy or electric range, safety and the details that shape long-term ownership.
D90 and Everest are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Everest starts ZAR 74,900 cheaperD90 from ZAR 899,900 · Everest from ZAR 825,000
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
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Specification
D90
Everest
Maximum Power
D90160 kW @ 4000 rpm
Everest184 kW @ 3250 rpm
Maximum Torque
D90500 Nm @ 1500-2400 rpm
Everest600 Nm
Engine Size
D901996 cc
Everest2993 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
D9010.99 km/l
Everest11.8 km/l
Ground Clearance
D90210 mm
Everest226 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Independent editorial assessment
Hagalu editorial ratings
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LDV D90
D90 Flagship
Hagalu editorial ratingNot yet rated
No complete editorial rating is published for this exact variant. This is not a zero score.
Not yet rated means a complete review is not published; it does not mean the vehicle scored zero. Read the rating methodology.
What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Specification evidence leader
D90
Strengths
Stronger listed safety equipment
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower fuel efficiency
Best suited to:Published Practicality
Everest
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Better fuel efficiency
Weak Spots
Fewer listed safety features
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Efficiency
Which One's Right for You?
D90
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Everest
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
D90
Everest
Model Introduced Year
2025
2015
Generation
Current South African D90 generation.
Currently sold Everest belongs to the latest generation with enhanced comfort and safety systems
Facelift History
No later South African facelift is published.
Major generational update in 2022 with improved safety, technology, and design
Facelift Launched Since
2025
2022
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
Seven-seat large SUV
SUV
Model Year
2025
2026
Production Status
active
active
Segment
SUV
Large SUV
Vehicle Type
SUV
SUV
Color Note
-
White, Black, Silver, Grey, Blue
Dealer Stock Note
-
Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup
Drivetrain Note
-
Drive layout derived from the official derivative naming: 3.0TD V6 Platinum 10AT 4WD
Tare Mass Kg
-
2450 kg
Spec
D90
Everest
Length
5046 mm
4914 mm
Width
2016 mm
1923 mm
Height
1876 mm
1842 mm
Wheelbase
2950 mm
2900 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
210 mm
226 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
Not Officially Disclosed
170 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
80 l
Boot/Cargo Space
343 l
259 l
Kerb Weight
2370 kg
2450 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
3100 kg
3150 kg
Payload Capacity
730 kg
680 kg
Towing Capacity
3100 kg
3500 kg
Seating Capacity
7 seats
7 seats
Number of Rows
3 rows
3 rows
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
6.45 m
5.9 m
Front Headroom
1010 mm
972 mm
Rear Headroom
990 mm
953 mm
Front Legroom
1050 mm
1058 mm
Rear Legroom
950 mm
912 mm
Spec
D90
Everest
Engine
2.0L twin-turbo diesel
3-litre Turbocharged Diesel
Engine Code
SC20M218Q6B
Ford 3.0 V6 turbo diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1996 cc
2993 cc
Cylinders
4
6
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Inline
Valves
16
24
Valves per Cylinder
4
4
Aspiration
Twin Turbocharged
Turbocharged
Fuel System
High-pressure common-rail direct injection
Common-rail direct injection
Compression Ratio
15.9:1
16.0:1
Bore
83 mm
82.0 mm
Stroke
92 mm
94.6 mm
Maximum Power
160 kW @ 4000 rpm
184 kW @ 3250 rpm
Maximum Torque
500 Nm @ 1500-2400 rpm
600 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
4WD
4WD
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
10-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
175 km/h
210 km/h
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
8.2 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
16.2 sec
Drive Modes
Sport, Normal, Eco
Eco, Comfort, Sport
Launch Control
No
No
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
4800 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio
67.51 kW/tonne
75.1 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
210.97 Nm/tonne
244.9 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
D90
Everest
Gearbox
8-speed automatic
10-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine four-wheel drive
Full-Time Four Wheel Drive
LSD Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
Intelligent/selectable 4WD
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Differential Lock
Centre + Rear + Front
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Standard
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
8
10
Transmission Type
Torque-converter automatic
Automatic
Clutch Type
Torque converter
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Standard
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Type
Steering wheel
10-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
4WD
4WD / AWD
4WD Engagement
Not Officially Disclosed
Available
4WD Hi Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Available
4WD Lo Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Available where 4WD low range is fitted
4WD Selector
Not Officially Disclosed
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Automatic Shift Paddles
Standard
Not Applicable
Front Differential Lock
Standard
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
Automatic
10-Speed Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Low Range
Standard
Available where 4WD low range is fitted
Axle Layout
4WD
4x4
Rear Differential Lock
Standard
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
8
10
Engine Position
-
Front longitudinal
Drive Mode Selector
-
4WD/off-road drive mode support
Spec
D90
Everest
Claimed Mileage
10.99 km/l
11.8 km/l
City Mileage
8.77 km/l
9.9 km/l
Highway Mileage
12.82 km/l
13.7 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
75 l
80 l
Emission Standard
Euro 5
Not Applicable
AdBlue Tank Capacity
20 l
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Standard
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
10.99 km/l
11.8 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
75
80
Combined Driving Range
824.18
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
735.29 km
Not Applicable
Spec
D90
Everest
Airbags
Not Officially Disclosed
6
ABS
Standard
Not Available
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Not Available
Traction Control
Standard
Not Available
Hill Descent Control
Standard
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Not Available
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Not Available
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
Not Available
Brake Assist
Standard
Not Available
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Not Available
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Not Available
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Standard
Not Available
Front Parking Sensors
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
AEB
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
BA
Standard
Not Available
Brake Override System
Yes
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Not Available
Driver Airbag
Standard
Not Available
EBD
Standard
Not Available
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Not Available
Hill Hold
Standard
Not Available
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Seatbelt Reminder
Standard
Not Available
Side Airbags
Standard
Not Available
Stability Control
Standard
Not Available
TCS
Standard
Not Available
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Not Available
ABS EBD
Standard
Not Available
Spec
D90
Everest
Cruise Control
Standard
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
Standard
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Standard
Not Available
Rear View Camera
Standard
Not Available
360 Degree Camera
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Standard
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Standard
Not Available
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Not Available
Reverse Camera
Standard
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Not Available
Park Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
Standard
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
EV Mode
-
Not Available
Spec
D90
Everest
Seat Material
Leather
Not Applicable
Heated Seats
Standard
Not Applicable
Ventilated Seats
Standard
Not Applicable
Ambient Lighting
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Steering Wheel Material
Leather
Not Applicable
60 40 Split Seat
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Driver Seat Adjustment
8-way electric + lumbar + massage + heating
Not Applicable
Passenger Seat Adjustment
4-way electric + lumbar + heating + massage + ventilation
Not Applicable
Seat Trim
Leather
Not Applicable
Front Shoulder Room
-
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
-
Not Applicable
Interior Colour Options
-
5
Interior Courtesy Lamps
-
Premium interior design, large touchscreen, digital cluster, driver assistance features
Interior Colours
-
5
Spec
D90
Everest
Climate Control
Automatic front and rear
Not Available
Power Windows
Standard
Not Available
Keyless Entry
Standard
Not Available
Push Button Start
Standard
Not Available
Wireless Charging
Standard
Not Available
Sunroof
Panoramic
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
Standard
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Not Available
AC Type
Automatic front and rear
Not Available
Load Bed Length
-
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
-
Not Applicable
Boot Space Seats Folded
-
Not Applicable
Adaptive Dampers
-
Not Available
Performance Data Logger
-
Not Available
Rev Matching
-
Not Available
Skid Plates
-
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Battery Preconditioning
-
Not Available
Bed Extender
-
Not Available
Canopy Fitment
-
Not Available
Intelligent Battery System
-
Not Available
Load Bed Cover
-
Not Available
Load Bed Light
-
Not Available
Load Bed Steps
-
Not Available
Loadbox Depth Mm
-
Not Available
Loadbox Length Mm
-
Not Applicable
Loadbox Rope Hooks
-
Not Available
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
-
Not Available
Loadbox Width Mm
-
Not Applicable
One Pedal Driving
-
Not Available
Rear Electric Motor
-
Not Available
Regenerative Braking Levels
-
Not Available
Source Model Column
-
everest
Sport Plus Mode
-
Not Available
Sports Bar
-
Not Available
Sub Frame
-
Ladder Frame
Tailgate Damper
-
Not Available
Tailgate Lock
-
Not Available
Tow Bar Type
-
Not Available
Trailer Stability Assist
-
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Trailer Sway Control
-
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Trim Level
-
flagship
Variant Role
-
Flagship / premium derivative
Vehicle To Grid
-
Not Available
Vehicle To Load
-
Not Available
Spec
D90
Everest
Infotainment System
12.3-inch touchscreen
SYNC
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Not Available
Android Auto
Standard
Not Available
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Not Available
Number of Speakers
12
Not Available
Digital Instrument Cluster
12.3
Not Applicable
USB Ports
Standard
Not Available
Infotainment Screen
12.3
SYNC
Touchscreen
12.3
SYNC
Infotainment Screen Size
12.3
SYNC
Connected Services
-
SYNC
Spec
D90
Everest
LED Headlamps
Standard
Not Available
Daytime Running Lamps
LED
Not Available
Fog Lamps
Standard
Not Available
Roof Rails
Standard
Not Available
Exterior Colour Options
Natural White; Metal Ash; Metal Black; Spruce Green
5
Headlights
Standard
Not Available
Panoramic Sunroof
Standard
Not Available
Body Type
-
SUV
Exterior Colour Options
-
5
Load Bed Liner
-
Not Available
Active Exhaust
-
Not Available
Spec
D90
Everest
Approach Angle
28 deg
Not Available
Departure Angle
25 deg
Not Available
Wading Depth
550 mm
Not Available
Terrain Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD/off-road drive mode support
Locking Differential
Standard
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Four-wheel drive
Breakover Angle
20 deg
Not Available
Underbody Protection
-
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Hill Descent Control
Standard
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Energy Recovery Display
-
Not Available
Ground Clearance Max
-
226 mm
Ground Clearance Min
-
226 mm
Off Road Traction Assist
-
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Terrain Mode Mud
-
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Terrain Mode Sand
-
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Terrain Mode Snow
-
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Spec
D90
Everest
Tyre Size
265/50 R20
Not Available
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Not Available
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Not Available
Spare Wheel Type
255/60 R18
Not Available
Wheel Rim Size
20
Not Available
Handbrake Type
Electronic parking brake
Not Applicable
Fifth Wheel Prep
-
Not Available
Spec
D90
Everest
Front Suspension
Double wishbone
Not Available
Rear Suspension
5-link coil spring
Not Available
Front Track Width
-
Not Applicable
Rear Track Width
-
Not Applicable
Chassis Type
-
Ladder Frame
Chassis Material
-
Ladder Frame
MagneRide Damping
-
Not Available
Spec
D90
Everest
CO2 Emissions
239 g/km
Not Applicable
Hybrid System Type
-
Not Available
Variable Valve Timing
-
No
Fuel Octane Requirement
-
Diesel
Spec
D90
Everest
Service Plan
5 years / 100000 km
Not Available
Spec
D90
Everest
Ownership Role
Passenger vehicle
Flagship
Price Zar
899900 ZAR
1340000 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current go-live price
Current listed price
Starting Price
899900
1340000
Starting Price Zar
899900
1340000
Spec
D90
Everest
Warranty
5 years / 200000 km
4 years / 120 000 km
Warranty Years
5 years / 200000 km
4 years / 120 000 km
Warranty Kilometers
5 years / 200000 km
4 years / 120 000 km
Roadside Assistance
-
4 years / unlimited km
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
-
5 years / unlimited km
Basic Warranty
5 years / 200000 km
4 years / 120 000 km
Roadside Assistance
-
4 years / unlimited km
Warranty Roadside Assistance
-
4 years / unlimited km
In depth: how these cars differ
This D90 and Everest comparison uses the exact derivatives selected above for South Africa. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.
Performance index: D90 82 vs Everest 88.
Efficiency index: D90 45 vs Everest 52.
Safety-equipment index: D90 93 vs Everest 81.
Practicality index: D90 78 vs Everest 77.
Ownership-cover index: D90 not separately scored vs Everest not separately scored.
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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Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout
D90 leads by 0 points
D90 and Everest are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
D90
Performance
82/100
Efficiency
45/100
Safety
93/100
Practicality
78/100
Everest
Performance
88/100
Efficiency
52/100
Safety
81/100
Practicality
77/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexLDV D90
leads the specification evidence index with 76 pts
vs 76 pts for Everest
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, D90 leads. However, Everest may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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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.
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