Isuzu D-Max vs Toyota Hilux

A proper head-to-head in Tanzania — compare price, performance, fuel economy or electric range, safety and the details that shape long-term ownership.

Isuzu D-Max in Tanzania

Isuzu D-Max

D-Max 3.0 TD Double Cab 4x4 6AT Diesel 6-Speed Automatic Current
TZS 121,200,000 ex-showroom
⚡ 140 kW 🔧 450 Nm
VS
Toyota Hilux in Tanzania

Toyota Hilux

Hilux 2.8 GD-6 Double Cab 6AT 4x4 Diesel 6-Speed Automatic Current
TZS 150,400,000 ex-showroom
⚡ 150 kW 🔧 500 Nm ⛽ 11.76 km/l
+ Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

Isuzu D-Max vs Toyota Hilux: the short answer

Compare the available model information below. Hagalu has withheld a ranked verdict because the selected vehicles do not yet meet the minimum like-for-like source-coverage threshold.

D-Max starts TZS 29,200,000 cheaper D-Max from TZS 121,200,000 · Hilux from TZS 150,400,000

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification D-Max Hilux
Maximum Power D-Max140 kW Hilux150 kW
Maximum Torque D-Max450 Nm Hilux500 Nm
Engine Size D-MaxNot Officially Disclosed Hilux2755 cc
Combined Fuel Economy D-MaxNot Officially Disclosed Hilux11.76 km/l
Ground Clearance D-MaxNot Officially Disclosed Hilux294 mm

Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec D-Max Hilux
Model Introduced Year 2021 2021
Generation Third-generation D-Max (RG) Eighth-generation Hilux facelift (AN120/AN130)
Facelift History Current third-generation version Facelifted eighth-generation version
Facelift Launched Since 2021 2021
Facelift Version Ending Current Current facelift
Body Style pickup pickup
Model Year 2026 2026
Production Status active active
Segment Mid-size pickup Mid-size pickup
Vehicle Type Pickup Pickup
Spec D-Max Hilux
Length Not Officially Disclosed 5315 mm
Width Not Officially Disclosed 1800 mm
Height Not Officially Disclosed 1815 mm
Wheelbase Not Officially Disclosed 3085 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) Not Officially Disclosed 294 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) Not Officially Disclosed Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity Not Officially Disclosed 80 l
Boot/Cargo Space Not Officially Disclosed Not Officially Disclosed
Kerb Weight Not Officially Disclosed Not Officially Disclosed
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) Not Officially Disclosed 2910 kg
Payload Capacity Not Officially Disclosed 930 kg
Towing Capacity Not Officially Disclosed Not Officially Disclosed
Seating Capacity Not Officially Disclosed 5 seats
Number of Rows Not Officially Disclosed Not Officially Disclosed
Doors Not Officially Disclosed Not Officially Disclosed
Minimum Turning Radius Not Officially Disclosed Not Officially Disclosed
Front Headroom Not Officially Disclosed Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Headroom Not Officially Disclosed Not Officially Disclosed
Front Legroom Not Officially Disclosed Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Legroom Not Officially Disclosed Not Officially Disclosed

In depth: how these cars differ

This D-Max and Hilux comparison brings together local model information and available derivatives for Tanzania. Prices and specifications appear only where they have been recorded for this market.

Hagalu has withheld an overall score because at least one selected vehicle does not yet have four comparable categories and 50% weighted source coverage. Missing catalogue evidence is not replaced with a neutral score or a guessed value.

Use the key-spec and full-spec tables to compare the fields that are confirmed. For a purchase decision, verify current availability, exact derivative equipment, finance, insurance and ownership cover with the relevant manufacturer or authorised retailer.

Specification Score Withheld

Hagalu does not turn missing specifications into neutral scores or guessed values.

Fail closed

Score withheld: fewer than four comparable categories or less than 50% weighted source coverage for at least one vehicle.

Use the verified key-spec and full-spec tables on this page. A ranked index will appear only after every selected vehicle has source-backed data in at least four categories and reaches 50% weighted coverage.

What the evidence means

No overall winner is declared because the selected vehicles do not yet meet Hagalu's minimum like-for-like source-coverage threshold. Compare the confirmed rows and verify the exact derivative before buying.

D-Max vs Hilux questions

There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the models and available derivatives in Tanzania 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.