Source type: MAC Uganda / Isuzu
Isuzu D-Max vs Toyota Hilux
A proper head-to-head in Uganda — compare price, performance, fuel economy or electric range, safety and the details that shape long-term ownership.
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
VS
Toyota Hilux
2.8GD Active Double Cab 6-AT 4x4
Diesel
6-Speed Automatic
Current
UGX 272,000,000
ex-showroom
⚡ 150 kW
🔧 500 Nm
⛽ 12.5 km/l
Decision summary
Isuzu D-Max vs Toyota Hilux: the short answer
Hilux has a modest catalogue-index lead, while D-Max remains close.
D-Max starts UGX 59,600,000 cheaper
D-Max from UGX 145,000,000 · Hilux from UGX 204,600,000
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives| Specification | D-Max | Hilux |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum Power | D-Max110 kW @ 3600 rpm | Hilux150 kW @ 3000-3400 rpm |
| Maximum Torque | D-Max350 Nm @ 1800-2600 rpm | Hilux500 Nm @ 1600-2800 rpm |
| Engine Size | D-Max1898 cc | Hilux2755 cc |
| Combined Fuel Economy | D-Max14.08 km/l | Hilux12.5 km/l |
| Ground Clearance | D-Max227 mm | Hilux286 mm |
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Source type: Toyota Uganda/CFAO specifications; user-supplied estimates for remaining fields
What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
D-Max
Strengths
- Better fuel efficiency
Weak Spots
- Less powerful engine setup
- Fewer listed safety features
- Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:
Published Efficiency
Specification evidence leader
Hilux
Strengths
- More powerful engine output
- Stronger listed safety equipment
- Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
- Lower fuel efficiency
Best suited to:
Published Performance
Published Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
D-Max
- Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Hilux
- Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
- Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
- Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Full Specs, Side by Side
| Spec | D-Max | Hilux |
|---|---|---|
| Model Introduced Year | 2022 | 2023 |
| Generation | MAC Uganda Gen 7 catalogue; June 2022 derivative specification sheet | Uganda-listed Hilux Active double cab with the 2.8-litre diesel and six-speed automatic. |
| Facelift History | Current Uganda-listed generation; 2026 catalogue planning specification | No local facelift confirmed |
| Facelift Launched Since | 2024 | Original current-generation version |
| Facelift Version Ending | Current | Current |
| Body Style | Pickup | Pick-up double cab |
| Model Year | 2026 | 2026 |
| Production Status | active | active |
| Segment | Light commercial pickup | Double-cab pickup |
| Vehicle Type | Pickup | Pickup |
| Spec | D-Max | Hilux |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 5325 mm | 5325 mm |
| Width | 1870 mm | 1855 mm |
| Height | 1780 mm | 1815 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3125 mm | 3085 mm |
| Ground Clearance (Default) | 227 mm | 286 mm |
| Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) | 195 mm | 271 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 l | 80 l |
| Boot/Cargo Space | Not Officially Disclosed | 1000 l |
| Kerb Weight | Not Officially Disclosed | 2085 kg |
| Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) | 3000 kg | 2910 kg |
| Payload Capacity | 1225 kg | 825 kg |
| Towing Capacity | 2100 kg | 1500 kg |
| Seating Capacity | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Rows | Not Officially Disclosed | 2 rows |
| Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Minimum Turning Radius | 6.25 m | 6.4 m |
| Front Headroom | 1005 mm | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Rear Headroom | Not Applicable | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Front Legroom | 1050 mm | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Rear Legroom | Not Applicable | Not Officially Disclosed |
In depth: how these cars differ
This D-Max and Hilux 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: D-Max 48 vs Hilux 73.
Efficiency index: D-Max 56 vs Hilux 54.
Safety-equipment index: D-Max 50 vs Hilux 59.
Practicality index: D-Max 64 vs Hilux 80.
Ownership-cover index: D-Max not separately scored vs Hilux 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
D-Max and Hilux image comparison
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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
Hilux leads by 13 points
Hilux has a modest catalogue-index lead, while D-Max remains close.
Evidence leader
67
/100
Lead
13
points
Data
75%
source coverage
67
#1
Evidence leader
Hilux
Performance
73
Efficiency
54
Safety
59
Practicality
80
Leads by 13 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
Hilux +25
Efficiency
D-Max +2
Safety
Hilux +9
Practicality
Hilux +16
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Hilux
Performance
73/100
Efficiency
54/100
Safety
59/100
Practicality
80/100
D-Max
Performance
48/100
Efficiency
56/100
Safety
50/100
Practicality
64/100
What the evidence means
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Hilux leads. However, D-Max may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in Uganda.
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D-Max vs Hilux 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.