What is the ground clearance of the Isuzu D-Max Double Cab?

The listed ground clearance for the Isuzu D-Max Double Cab is 232 mm. Use that number as a practical comparison point against similar cars, especially if you regularly deal with steep driveways, gravel roads or uneven parking areas.

What engine is in the Isuzu D-Max Double Cab?

The listed engine capacity for the Isuzu D-Max Double Cab is 3000 cc. Where a model has more than one derivative, compare the specific variant because fuel type, gearbox and drivetrain can change the way it drives.

What fuel consumption can I expect from the Isuzu D-Max Double Cab?

The official claimed figure shown here is around 12.7 km/l. Treat it as a comparison figure rather than a promise: traffic, speed, load, tyre pressure and driving style can all move real South African consumption up or down.

Isuzu D-Max Double Cab 3.0 DDi Double Cab V-Cross 4x2 AT Price in South Africa 2026 – ZAR898,380 | Specs & EMI

Isuzu D-Max Double Cab — 3.0 DDi Double Cab V-Cross 4x2 AT

Isuzu D-Max Double Cab 3.0 DDi Double Cab V-Cross 4x2 AT is the workhorse derivative in the local D-Max Double Cab range.

The Isuzu D-Max Double Cab 3.0 DDi Double Cab V-Cross 4x2 AT is the workhorse derivative in the local D-Max Double Cab range, with a confirmed South African price of R898 380. It uses Diesel power with Automatic, and that combination defines its day-to-day personality more than the badge alone. For shoppers comparing monthly instalments, this derivative should be judged against what it gives up or gains compared with the next grade in the same range. The confirmed mechanical detail includes an engine reference of 3 l and 4x2 hardware. Published consumption around 7.9 l/100km gives buyers a useful running-cost reference. If the buyer spends most of the week in traffic, smooth response and predictable low-speed control matter most. If the vehicle will be loaded, used for long trips or driven on rougher roads, the drivetrain, torque delivery and tyre package become more important than touchscreen size. Practical details include 5 seats, payload around 955, towing around 3500, and ground clearance around 232 mm. That is where this derivative needs to earn its place: it must match the owner's real passengers, cargo, tools, luggage or leisure equipment without forcing an unnecessary jump to a dearer trim. Cabin and ownership references include screen size around SYNC, warranty cover listed as 5 years / 120 000 km, and service or maintenance cover listed as 6 years / 90 000 km. The sensible buying question is whether the 3.0 DDi Double Cab V-Cross 4x2 AT supplies the right balance of affordability, comfort and capability for South African conditions. It is a strong candidate when its confirmed equipment fits the routine; it is less convincing if a nearby derivative adds safety, convenience or drivetrain hardware that the owner will use every week. The practical way to judge the Isuzu D-Max Double Cab 3.0 DDi Double Cab V-Cross 4x2 AT is to compare it with the derivative directly below and directly above it. If the lower version already covers the owner's weekly driving, this trim must justify its price through comfort, safety, drivetrain or ownership benefits that will be used often. If the higher version adds capability the owner genuinely needs, stretching the budget may make more sense than retrofitting accessories later. For a South African Pickup buyer, that decision should include insurance, tyres, fuel, finance and how the vehicle will feel after several years, not only the delivery-day feature list.

Who buys this: The 3.0 DDi Double Cab V-Cross 4x2 AT suits a buyer who wants the Isuzu D-Max Double Cab in workhorse form and is comparing the monthly cost against the next derivative. It is best for owners who can clearly describe their normal driving, passenger or load needs before choosing equipment. It is not ideal for shoppers who want every available comfort feature regardless of price.

City

In city driving the D-Max Double Cab 3.0 DDi Double Cab V-Cross 4x2 AT should be assessed by visibility, steering weight, parking aids, seat comfort and how the automatic transmission behaves in stop-start traffic. The Pickup body may bring useful space or stance, but daily convenience still depends on the exact wheel, camera, sensor and cabin specification carried by this derivative.

Highway

On the open road the D-Max Double Cab 3.0 DDi Double Cab V-Cross 4x2 AT needs to feel settled at national-limit speeds, with enough response for overtaking and a cabin that remains comfortable over long distances. Published references include consumption around 7.9 l/100km. Buyers who regularly travel with passengers, trailers or heavy cargo should test it loaded, because that is where derivative choice becomes obvious.

Off-Road

For gravel, farm tracks, worksites or holiday roads, the D-Max Double Cab 3.0 DDi Double Cab V-Cross 4x2 AT should be chosen for its actual traction hardware and tyres, not only its stance. The listed drivetrain is 4x2. Ground clearance around 232 mm helps frame the rough-road case. It can be a sensible rough-road choice when the route matches the derivative, but deep sand, mud or rocky trails still need the right driver skill and equipment.

Isuzu D-Max Double Cab — Quick Facts

Starting price in South Africa: ZAR 898,380 ex-showroom
Engine: 3000 cc
Ground clearance: 232 mm — handy for those South African potholes
Claimed fuel economy: 12.7 km/l
Body style: Pickup

Variant	Trim	Fuel	Transmission	Price
1.9 DDi Double Cab HR L MT	Base	Diesel	Manual	ZAR 574,010
1.9 DDi Double Cab HR L AT	Base	Diesel	Automatic	ZAR 593,880
1.9 DDi Double Cab HR LS MT	Mid	Diesel	Manual	ZAR 611,730
1.9 DDi Double Cab HR LS AT	Mid	Diesel	Automatic	ZAR 633,290
1.9 DDi Double Cab 4x4 LS AT	Top	Diesel	Automatic	ZAR 717,700
3.0 DDi Double Cab HR LSE AT	Top	Diesel	Automatic	ZAR 850,880
3.0 DDi Double Cab V-Cross 4x2 AT	Flagship	Diesel	Automatic	ZAR 898,380
3.0 DDi Double Cab 4x4 LS AT	Top	Diesel	Automatic	ZAR 810,960
3.0 DDi Double Cab 4x4 LSE AT	Flagship	Diesel	Automatic	ZAR 900,310
3.0 DDi Double Cab V-Cross 4x4 AT	Flagship	Diesel	Automatic	ZAR 948,930

Variant	Trim	Fuel	Transmission	Price
1.9 DDi Double Cab HR L MT	Base	Diesel	Manual	ZAR 574,010
1.9 DDi Double Cab HR L AT	Base	Diesel	Automatic	ZAR 593,880
1.9 DDi Double Cab HR LS MT	Mid	Diesel	Manual	ZAR 611,730
1.9 DDi Double Cab HR LS AT	Mid	Diesel	Automatic	ZAR 633,290
1.9 DDi Double Cab 4x4 LS AT	Top	Diesel	Automatic	ZAR 717,700
3.0 DDi Double Cab HR LSE AT	Top	Diesel	Automatic	ZAR 850,880
3.0 DDi Double Cab V-Cross 4x2 AT	Flagship	Diesel	Automatic	ZAR 898,380
3.0 DDi Double Cab 4x4 LS AT	Top	Diesel	Automatic	ZAR 810,960
3.0 DDi Double Cab 4x4 LSE AT	Flagship	Diesel	Automatic	ZAR 900,310
3.0 DDi Double Cab V-Cross 4x4 AT	Flagship	Diesel	Automatic	ZAR 948,930

3.0 DDi Double Cab V-Cross 4x2 AT — Should You Buy It?

Isuzu D-Max Double Cab 3.0 DDi Double Cab V-Cross 4x2 AT works best as a workhorse derivative bought for a clear use case.

The Isuzu D-Max Double Cab 3.0 DDi Double Cab V-Cross 4x2 AT makes the most sense when its price and equipment align with the buyer's weekly routine. It has a confirmed South African price of R898 380, so the value judgement should be made against neighbouring trims and direct segment rivals. Choose it when the transmission, drivetrain, comfort level and ownership cover fit real use; move up or down the range if those details do not match.

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