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Isuzu D-Max Double Cab

Price in South Africa, real specs & fuel economy — 2026

Model year MY26 Generation Current South African D-Max Double Cab listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data. Current version Original current-generation version Body style Double Cab pickup
Isuzu D-Max Double Cab is a South African Pickup model with confirmed local variants and ownership context.
ZAR 898,380
On-road in
ZAR 920,160
Ex-showroom ZAR 898,380
Finance estimate from ZAR 10,117/month Based on 1.9 DDi Double Cab HR L MT Ex-showroom basis · approx. 20% deposit · 11.5% p.a. · 60 months · no balloon
Engine:3000cc (3.0L) Torque:350Nm (258 lb-ft) Ground Clearance:232mm (9.1″) Power:110kW (148 bhp)

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Fuel Economy km/l · US mpg equivalent
Combined 12.7 km/l (30 mpg)
City 10.3 km/l (24 mpg)
Highway 14.9 km/l (35 mpg)

On-road pricing varies by dealer. Fuel figures are manufacturer claims or source-backed estimates where a separate city/highway cycle is not published; your real numbers depend on traffic, terrain and driving style.

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Monthly EMI
ZAR 10,117
Total Interest
ZAR 146,996
Total Payable
ZAR 606,996
Principal Interest

* Illustrative estimate based on the ex-showroom price, approximately 20% deposit, 11.5% nominal annual interest, 60 months and no balloon payment, using the 1.9 DDi Double Cab HR L MT. Excludes initiation fees, monthly service fees, credit-life insurance and vehicle insurance. Your lender quotation may differ.

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Isuzu D-Max Double Cab

Isuzu D-Max Double Cab is a South African Pickup model with confirmed local variants and ownership context.

The Isuzu D-Max Double Cab sits in the South African market as a family-friendly Isuzu D-Max body. It is not a car to understand only by its badge; it makes more sense when viewed through the job it is expected to do. For many shoppers that job is carrying work gear, towing, rural use and weekend family jobs. Mixes work credibility with school-run and holiday use, so the strongest buying case comes from matching the body style, fuel type and grade to the week the vehicle will actually live through. In the current South African range the D-Max Double Cab as a pickup with diesel power. That combination gives the buyer a useful starting point. A bakkie buyer will think about payload, towing and surface durability. An SUV buyer will care about seating comfort, visibility and long-trip luggage space. A van or bus buyer will look harder at door openings, uptime and passenger or cargo layout. The same model badge can therefore mean different things to a private owner, a fleet manager and a small-business operator. The active derivative spread includes 1.9 DDi Double Cab HR L MT, 1.9 DDi Double Cab HR L AT, 1.9 DDi Double Cab HR LS MT, 1.9 DDi Double Cab HR LS AT, with further versions above those grades. The smart comparison is not only cheapest against dearest. It is whether the derivative has the correct gearbox, drivetrain, seating arrangement and service support. In South Africa, the right vehicle often has to cope with school traffic, highway stretches, rough tar, gravel turn-offs and hot-weather air-conditioning use in the same month. A clean listing should help the shopper narrow that decision before they phone a dealer. Cabin and equipment expectations should stay realistic. Screens, upholstery, wheel design, safety systems and convenience features can vary by grade. That is why the D-Max Double Cab should be checked against the exact derivative before a buyer assumes a feature is standard. Colours can also move with production batch and dealer stock, especially on new or limited-run vehicles. Neutral colours are usually easier to find, while launch or special colours may need a specific order. The final reason to shortlist the Isuzu D-Max Double Cab is practical fit. It should make daily driving easier, not merely look good on a comparison table. If it will work for a living, focus on payload, service intervals, tyres and downtime. If it will carry family, focus on rear-seat access, comfort and safety equipment. If it will travel long distances, focus on cruising comfort, fuel range and dealer support outside the big metros. Ownership should also be read through cost and support. A Isuzu D-Max Double Cab buyer will usually care about more than the monthly instalment: insurance, tyres, servicing, resale confidence, parts availability and dealer proximity all affect the real value of the car. These details are less glamorous than wheels or screens, but they decide whether the D-Max Double Cab remains easy to live with after the first few months. The best page for this model should therefore explain the buying context in plain language and let the technical rows carry the fine detail. For shoppers comparing alternatives, the D-Max Double Cab should be placed next to vehicles with the same body style and ownership role. A pickup with diesel power is not always cross-shopped against the cheapest car in the brand range; it is usually compared with models that solve the same transport problem. That is the practical way to decide whether the D-Max Double Cab is the right fit, too much vehicle, or not enough vehicle for the work.

Isuzu D-Max Double Cab — Quick Facts

Isuzu D-Max Double Cab Variants & Prices

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Cmp 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
Cmp 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
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Isuzu D-Max Double Cab Specifications

Length
5333 mm
Width
1880 mm
Height
1805 mm
Wheelbase
3125 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
232 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
76 l
Kerb Weight
1985 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
3000 kg
Payload Capacity
955 kg
Towing Capacity
3500 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
Doors
4 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
12.5 m
Driving fit

Where the Isuzu D-Max Double Cab Fits Best

A practical view of the buyer and roads this model is best suited to.

Who buys this

The best buyer for the D-Max Double Cab is someone who has a clear use case: carrying work gear, towing, rural use and weekend family jobs. It suits shoppers who compare practical ownership needs before paying for extra trim or image. For the Isuzu D-Max Double Cab, the best buyer is someone who can match the vehicle to a known routine instead of shopping only by advertised price or exterior style.

City
In city use, the D-Max Double Cab should be judged on loading needs, parking length, rear visibility and how easily it copes with tight streets. A good daily vehicle must be easy to place in traffic, comfortable in heat, and simple to live with when parking, loading people or dealing with short trips. For the D-Max Double Cab, city use also means potholes, tight shopping-centre ramps, speed humps, heat-soaked traffic and short trips where fuel use can rise. The most comfortable derivative is the one that combines the right gearbox response, seating position and parking support with tyre sizes that do not punish everyday surfaces.
Highway
On highways, look at overtaking confidence, cabin noise, loaded stability and fuel range. Long South African trips expose weak seats, noisy cabins and engines that work too hard, so cruising comfort and range matter as much as headline equipment. A buyer who drives between provinces or carries family on holiday should also consider noise, seat support, spare-wheel arrangements, overtaking response and how confidently the vehicle holds speed when loaded. Those details often separate two trims that look similar on paper.
Off-Road
For rough-road use, check gravel roads, work sites, farm tracks and muddy access roads. A raised body or tough badge is useful only when the tyres, clearance, drivetrain and load rating support the roads the owner actually drives. Where rougher roads are part of ownership, the buyer should check tyres, underbody clearance, approach to traction control and recovery practicality before relying on the body style. If the route is mainly tar, comfort and running costs should take priority over unused off-road image.

Isuzu D-Max Double Cab — Should You Buy It?

D-Max Double Cab is strongest when its body style and derivative match the buyer’s real work.

The Isuzu D-Max Double Cab is a sensible shortlist item when its practical role is clear. It should not be bought only because of badge familiarity or a high equipment count. The better approach is to compare the exact grade, price, drivetrain and ownership terms against the job it must do every week. The fairest verdict on the Isuzu D-Max Double Cab is therefore use-case driven. It can be a strong South African choice when the buyer chooses the correct derivative for the intended mix of city driving, freeway work, passengers, cargo and rough-road exposure. It becomes less convincing when bought only for styling or badge appeal without checking the practical numbers and ownership costs that will matter after delivery.

What's Good
  • ✓Clear bakkie role for carrying work gear, towing, rural use and weekend family jobs.
  • ✓Useful body style for South African ownership conditions.
  • ✓Derivative choice can be matched to budget and use.
  • ✓Straightforward comparison when fuel type and gearbox are checked carefully.
  • ✓Good fit for shoppers who prioritise practical ownership over image.
  • ✓Can support clean model pages when prices and specs stay current.
Watch Out For
  • ✕Final equipment can vary by derivative and model year.
  • ✕Colour and accessory availability may differ by dealer stock.
  • ✕Some buyers may need a more specialised grade for towing, payload or rough-road use.
  • ✕Full confidence still depends on the latest local price list and specification sheet.
  • ✕Running costs depend heavily on route, load and driving style.

Isuzu D-Max Double Cab FAQs

Current recommended retail prices for the Isuzu D-Max Double Cab run from R574,010 to R948,930, depending on the derivative. Compare the exact trim before calculating finance because options, insurance and dealer charges can change the final monthly cost.

The current South African range comprises 1.9 DDi Double Cab HR L MT, 1.9 DDi Double Cab HR L AT, 1.9 DDi Double Cab HR LS MT, 1.9 DDi Double Cab HR LS AT, 1.9 DDi Double Cab 4x4 LS AT, 3.0 DDi Double Cab HR LSE AT, 3.0 DDi Double Cab V-Cross 4x2 AT, 3.0 DDi Double Cab 4x4 LS AT, 3.0 DDi Double Cab 4x4 LSE AT, 3.0 DDi Double Cab V-Cross 4x4 AT. Prices and equipment are shown by derivative so buyers can compare the actual local range rather than specifications from another market.

Ground clearance differs across the Isuzu D-Max Double Cab range: 1.9 DDi Double Cab HR L MT, 1.9 DDi Double Cab HR L AT, 1.9 DDi Double Cab HR LS MT, 1.9 DDi Double Cab HR LS AT, 1.9 DDi Double Cab 4x4 LS AT, 3.0 DDi Double Cab 4x4 LS AT: 227 mm; 3.0 DDi Double Cab HR LSE AT, 3.0 DDi Double Cab V-Cross 4x2 AT, 3.0 DDi Double Cab 4x4 LSE AT, 3.0 DDi Double Cab V-Cross 4x4 AT: 232 mm. Compare the exact derivative for steep driveways, gravel roads and uneven parking areas.

The Isuzu D-Max Double Cab engine specification depends on derivative: 1.9 DDi Double Cab HR L MT, 1.9 DDi Double Cab HR L AT, 1.9 DDi Double Cab HR LS MT, 1.9 DDi Double Cab HR LS AT, 1.9 DDi Double Cab 4x4 LS AT: 1900 cc, 110 kW (148 bhp); 3.0 DDi Double Cab HR LSE AT, 3.0 DDi Double Cab V-Cross 4x2 AT, 3.0 DDi Double Cab 4x4 LS AT, 3.0 DDi Double Cab 4x4 LSE AT, 3.0 DDi Double Cab V-Cross 4x4 AT: 3000 cc, 110 kW (148 bhp). Compare the exact trim because its gearbox and equipment may also differ.

Combined fuel-economy figures differ across the Isuzu D-Max Double Cab range: 1.9 DDi Double Cab HR L MT, 1.9 DDi Double Cab HR L AT, 1.9 DDi Double Cab HR LS AT: 13.7 km/l; 1.9 DDi Double Cab HR LS MT: 13.5 km/l; 1.9 DDi Double Cab 4x4 LS AT: 13.2 km/l; 3.0 DDi Double Cab HR LSE AT, 3.0 DDi Double Cab V-Cross 4x2 AT, 3.0 DDi Double Cab 4x4 LS AT: 12.7 km/l; 3.0 DDi Double Cab 4x4 LSE AT, 3.0 DDi Double Cab V-Cross 4x4 AT: 12.3 km/l.

The best buyer for the D-Max Double Cab is someone who has a clear use case: carrying work gear, towing, rural use and weekend family jobs. It suits shoppers who compare practical ownership needs before paying for extra trim or image. For the Isuzu D-Max Double Cab, the best buyer is someone who can match the vehicle to a known routine instead of shopping only by advertised price or exterior style.

In city use, the D-Max Double Cab should be judged on loading needs, parking length, rear visibility and how easily it copes with tight streets. A good daily vehicle must be easy to place in traffic, comfortable in heat, and simple to live with when parking, loading people or dealing with short trips. For the D-Max Double Cab, city use also means potholes, tight shopping-centre ramps, speed humps, heat-soaked traffic and short trips where fuel use can rise. The most comfortable derivative is the one that combines the right gearbox response, seating position and parking support with tyre sizes that do not punish everyday surfaces.

On highways, look at overtaking confidence, cabin noise, loaded stability and fuel range. Long South African trips expose weak seats, noisy cabins and engines that work too hard, so cruising comfort and range matter as much as headline equipment. A buyer who drives between provinces or carries family on holiday should also consider noise, seat support, spare-wheel arrangements, overtaking response and how confidently the vehicle holds speed when loaded. Those details often separate two trims that look similar on paper.

Buyers researching the Isuzu D-Max Double Cab often compare it with rivals such as Toyota Hilux Xtra Cab , Toyota Hilux Double Cab , Volkswagen Amarok , Ford Ranger XL , Mitsubishi Triton Double Cab . Comparing them side by side is the quickest way to see where your money goes — performance, fuel use, price and running costs can differ substantially.

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