Source type: MAC Uganda / Isuzu
Isuzu D-Max vs Toyota Land Cruiser FJ
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 Land Cruiser FJ
2.7 Petrol 6AT 4WD
Petrol
6-Speed Automatic
Current
UGX 265,000,000
ex-showroom
⚡ 122 kW
🔧 245 Nm
⛽ 9.35 km/l
Decision summary
Isuzu D-Max vs Toyota Land Cruiser FJ: the short answer
Land Cruiser FJ has a modest catalogue-index lead, while D-Max remains close.
D-Max starts UGX 120,000,000 cheaper
D-Max from UGX 145,000,000 · Land Cruiser FJ from UGX 265,000,000
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives| Specification | D-Max | Land Cruiser FJ |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum Power | D-Max110 kW @ 3600 rpm | Land Cruiser FJ122 kW @ 5200 rpm |
| Maximum Torque | D-Max350 Nm @ 1800-2600 rpm | Land Cruiser FJ245 Nm @ 4000 rpm |
| Engine Size | D-Max1898 cc | Land Cruiser FJ2694 cc |
| Combined Fuel Economy | D-Max14.08 km/l | Land Cruiser FJ9.35 km/l |
| Ground Clearance | D-Max227 mm | Land Cruiser FJ245 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
Land Cruiser FJ
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
Land Cruiser FJ
- 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 | Land Cruiser FJ |
|---|---|---|
| Model Introduced Year | 2022 | 2023 |
| Generation | MAC Uganda Gen 7 catalogue; June 2022 derivative specification sheet | First-generation Land Cruiser FJ with 2.7-litre petrol engine; separate from the earlier FJ Cruiser |
| 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 | SUV |
| Model Year | 2026 | 2026 |
| Production Status | active | active |
| Segment | Light commercial pickup | Five-seat ladder-frame 4x4 SUV |
| Vehicle Type | Pickup | Passenger SUV |
| Spec | D-Max | Land Cruiser FJ |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 5325 mm | 4610 mm |
| Width | 1870 mm | 1855 mm |
| Height | 1780 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3125 mm | 2580 mm |
| Ground Clearance (Default) | 227 mm | 245 mm |
| Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) | 195 mm | 200 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 l | 63 l |
| Boot/Cargo Space | Not Officially Disclosed | 470 l |
| Kerb Weight | Not Officially Disclosed | 1920 kg |
| Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) | 3000 kg | 2510 kg |
| Payload Capacity | 1225 kg | 590 kg |
| Towing Capacity | 2100 kg | 750 kg |
| Seating Capacity | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Rows | Not Officially Disclosed | 2 rows |
| Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Minimum Turning Radius | 6.25 m | 5.5 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 Land Cruiser FJ 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 Land Cruiser FJ 49.
Efficiency index: D-Max 56 vs Land Cruiser FJ 42.
Safety-equipment index: D-Max 50 vs Land Cruiser FJ 95.
Practicality index: D-Max 64 vs Land Cruiser FJ 65.
Ownership-cover index: D-Max not separately scored vs Land Cruiser FJ 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 Land Cruiser FJ 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
Land Cruiser FJ leads by 10 points
Land Cruiser FJ has a modest catalogue-index lead, while D-Max remains close.
Evidence leader
64
/100
Lead
10
points
Data
74%
source coverage
64
#1
Evidence leader
Land Cruiser FJ
Performance
49
Efficiency
42
Safety
95
Practicality
65
Leads by 10 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
Land Cruiser FJ +1
Efficiency
D-Max +14
Safety
Land Cruiser FJ +45
Practicality
Land Cruiser FJ +1
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Land Cruiser FJ
Performance
49/100
Efficiency
42/100
Safety
95/100
Practicality
65/100
D-Max
Performance
48/100
Efficiency
56/100
Safety
50/100
Practicality
64/100
What the evidence means
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Land Cruiser FJ 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 Land Cruiser FJ 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.