Source type: MAC Uganda / Isuzu
Isuzu D-Max vs Hyundai Palisade
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
Hyundai Palisade
PALISADE 2.5L PETROL 4x4 8AT GLS
Petrol
8-Speed Automatic
Current
UGX 220,000,000
ex-showroom
🔧 422 Nm
⛽ 15.0 km/l
Decision summary
Isuzu D-Max vs Hyundai Palisade: the short answer
Palisade has a modest catalogue-index lead, while D-Max remains close.
D-Max starts UGX 75,000,000 cheaper
D-Max from UGX 145,000,000 · Palisade from UGX 220,000,000
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives| Specification | D-Max | Palisade |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum Power | D-Max110 kW @ 3600 rpm | PalisadeNot Officially Disclosed |
| Maximum Torque | D-Max350 Nm @ 1800-2600 rpm | Palisade422 Nm @ 1700-4000 rpm |
| Engine Size | D-Max1898 cc | Palisade2497 cc |
| Combined Fuel Economy | D-Max14.08 km/l | Palisade15.0 km/l |
| Ground Clearance | D-Max227 mm | Palisade187 mm |
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Source type: Hyundai Uganda / Motorcare quotation catalogue and model specifications
What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
D-Max
Strengths
- Nothing stands out clearly here.
Weak Spots
- Less powerful engine setup
- Lower fuel efficiency
- Fewer listed safety features
- Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:
General Use
Specification evidence leader
Palisade
Strengths
- More powerful engine output
- Better fuel efficiency
- Stronger listed safety equipment
- Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
- No obvious weak spots to flag.
Best suited to:
Published Performance
Published Efficiency
Published Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
D-Max
- Buyers who prefer this derivative's confirmed specification mix
Palisade
- Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
- Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
- 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 | Palisade |
|---|---|---|
| Model Introduced Year | 2022 | 2023 |
| Generation | MAC Uganda Gen 7 catalogue; June 2022 derivative specification sheet | Current market generation |
| Facelift History | Current Uganda-listed generation; 2026 catalogue planning specification | Current-generation specification |
| Facelift Launched Since | 2024 | 2023 |
| Facelift Version Ending | Current | Current |
| Body Style | Pickup | SUV |
| Model Year | 2026 | 2026 |
| Production Status | active | active |
| Segment | Light commercial pickup | SUV |
| Vehicle Type | Pickup | Passenger SUV |
| Spec | D-Max | Palisade |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 5325 mm | 5060 mm |
| Width | 1870 mm | 1980 mm |
| Height | 1780 mm | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Wheelbase | 3125 mm | 2970 mm |
| Ground Clearance (Default) | 227 mm | 187 mm |
| Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) | 195 mm | 160 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 l | 72 l |
| Boot/Cargo Space | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Kerb Weight | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) | 3000 kg | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Payload Capacity | 1225 kg | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Towing Capacity | 2100 kg | 1500 kg |
| Seating Capacity | 2 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Rows | Not Officially Disclosed | 3 rows |
| Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Minimum Turning Radius | 6.25 m | 5.97 m |
| Front Headroom | 1005 mm | 1054 mm |
| Rear Headroom | Not Applicable | 1043 mm |
| Front Legroom | 1050 mm | 1052 mm |
| Rear Legroom | Not Applicable | 1092 mm |
In depth: how these cars differ
This D-Max and Palisade 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 Palisade 75.
Efficiency index: D-Max 56 vs Palisade 60.
Safety-equipment index: D-Max 50 vs Palisade 61.
Practicality index: D-Max 64 vs Palisade 71.
Ownership-cover index: D-Max not separately scored vs Palisade 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 Palisade 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
Palisade leads by 13 points
Palisade has a modest catalogue-index lead, while D-Max remains close.
Evidence leader
67
/100
Lead
13
points
Data
60%
source coverage
67
#1
Evidence leader
Palisade
Performance
75
Efficiency
60
Safety
61
Practicality
71
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
Palisade +27
Efficiency
Palisade +4
Safety
Palisade +11
Practicality
Palisade +7
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Palisade
Performance
75/100
Efficiency
60/100
Safety
61/100
Practicality
71/100
D-Max
Performance
48/100
Efficiency
56/100
Safety
50/100
Practicality
64/100
What the evidence means
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Palisade 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 Palisade 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.