Source type: Toyota Uganda / generation-matched Toyota data; user-supplied estimates for remaining fields
Toyota Coaster vs Isuzu D-Max
A proper head-to-head in Uganda — compare price, performance, fuel economy or electric range, safety and the details that shape long-term ownership.
Toyota Coaster
Coaster 4.2L Diesel 30-Seater MT
Diesel
5-Speed Manual
Current
UGX 395,000,000
ex-showroom
⚡ 96 kW
🔧 285 Nm
⛽ 12.5 km/l
VS
Isuzu D-Max
1.9 Ddi Single Cab HR L 4x2 6MT
Diesel
6-Speed Manual
Current
UGX 145,000,000
ex-showroom
⚡ 110 kW
🔧 350 Nm
⛽ 14.08 km/l
Decision summary
Toyota Coaster vs Isuzu D-Max: the short answer
Coaster and D-Max are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
D-Max starts UGX 250,000,000 cheaper
Coaster from UGX 395,000,000 · D-Max from UGX 145,000,000
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives| Specification | Coaster | D-Max |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum Power | Coaster96 kW @ 3800 rpm | D-Max110 kW @ 3600 rpm |
| Maximum Torque | Coaster285 Nm @ 2200 rpm | D-Max350 Nm @ 1800-2600 rpm |
| Engine Size | Coaster4164 cc | D-Max1898 cc |
| Combined Fuel Economy | Coaster12.5 km/l | D-Max14.08 km/l |
| Ground Clearance | Coaster180 mm | D-Max227 mm |
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Source type: MAC Uganda / Isuzu
What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Specification evidence leader
Coaster
Strengths
- Stronger listed safety equipment
- Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
- Less powerful engine setup
- Lower fuel efficiency
Best suited to:
Published Practicality
D-Max
Strengths
- More powerful engine output
- Better fuel efficiency
Weak Spots
- Fewer listed safety features
- Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:
Published Performance
Published Efficiency
Which One's Right for You?
Coaster
- Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
- Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
D-Max
- Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
- Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Full Specs, Side by Side
| Spec | Coaster | D-Max |
|---|---|---|
| Model Introduced Year | 2024 | 2022 |
| Generation | Current Uganda-market generation | MAC Uganda Gen 7 catalogue; June 2022 derivative specification sheet |
| Facelift History | Current Uganda-market version | Current Uganda-listed generation; 2026 catalogue planning specification |
| Facelift Launched Since | 2024 | 2024 |
| Facelift Version Ending | Current | Current |
| Body Style | Bus | Pickup |
| Model Year | 2026 | 2026 |
| Production Status | active | active |
| Segment | Bus segment | Light commercial pickup |
| Vehicle Type | Bus | Pickup |
| Spec | Coaster | D-Max |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 6990 mm | 5325 mm |
| Width | 2275 mm | 1870 mm |
| Height | 2635 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3935 mm | 3125 mm |
| Ground Clearance (Default) | 180 mm | 227 mm |
| Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) | 165 mm | 195 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 l | 76 l |
| Boot/Cargo Space | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Kerb Weight | 3350 kg | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) | 1500 kg | 3000 kg |
| Payload Capacity | 1500 kg | 1225 kg |
| Towing Capacity | 1500 kg | 2100 kg |
| Seating Capacity | 30 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Rows | 8 rows | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Minimum Turning Radius | 5.5 m | 6.25 m |
| Front Headroom | 1000 mm | 1005 mm |
| Rear Headroom | 960 mm | Not Applicable |
| Front Legroom | 1050 mm | 1050 mm |
| Rear Legroom | 850 mm | Not Applicable |
In depth: how these cars differ
This Coaster and D-Max comparison uses the exact derivatives selected above for Uganda. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.
Performance index: Coaster 46 vs D-Max 48.
Efficiency index: Coaster 54 vs D-Max 56.
Safety-equipment index: Coaster 68 vs D-Max 50.
Practicality index: Coaster 76 vs D-Max 64.
Ownership-cover index: Coaster not separately scored vs D-Max 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.
Model imagery
Coaster and D-Max image comparison
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Toyota Coaster
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Isuzu D-Max
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Specification Evidence Index
A transparent comparison of published catalogue fields. This is not a road-test score, owner rating or editorial review rating, and it appears only when every vehicle clears the same comparable-data threshold.
Evidence-index readout
Coaster leads by 7 points
Coaster and D-Max are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Evidence leader
61
/100
Lead
7
points
Data
69%
source coverage
61
#1
Evidence leader
Coaster
Performance
46
Efficiency
54
Safety
68
Practicality
76
Leads by 7 points
54
#2
D-Max
Performance
48
Efficiency
56
Safety
50
Practicality
64
Performance 24%
Safety 22%
Practicality 22%
Efficiency 17%
Ownership 15%
Category leaders
What moves the verdict
Performance
D-Max +2
Efficiency
D-Max +2
Safety
Coaster +18
Practicality
Coaster +12
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Coaster
Performance
46/100
Efficiency
54/100
Safety
68/100
Practicality
76/100
D-Max
Performance
48/100
Efficiency
56/100
Safety
50/100
Practicality
64/100
What the evidence means
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Coaster leads. However, D-Max may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in Uganda.
Related comparisons
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Coaster vs D-Max questions
There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the models and available derivatives in Uganda 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.