Source type: MAC Uganda / Isuzu
Isuzu D-Max vs Toyota RAV4 HEV
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
Decision summary
Isuzu D-Max vs Toyota RAV4 HEV: the short answer
RAV4 HEV has a modest catalogue-index lead, while D-Max remains close.
D-Max starts UGX 100,000,000 cheaper
D-Max from UGX 145,000,000 · RAV4 HEV from UGX 245,000,000
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives| Specification | D-Max | RAV4 HEV |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum Power | D-Max110 kW @ 3600 rpm | RAV4 HEVNot Officially Disclosed |
| Maximum Torque | D-Max350 Nm @ 1800-2600 rpm | RAV4 HEVNot Officially Disclosed |
| Engine Size | D-Max1898 cc | RAV4 HEV2487 cc |
| Combined Fuel Economy | D-Max14.08 km/l | RAV4 HEV12.5 km/l |
| Ground Clearance | D-Max227 mm | RAV4 HEV190 mm |
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
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
Best suited to:
General Use
Specification evidence leader
RAV4 HEV
Strengths
- More powerful engine output
- Better fuel efficiency
- Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
- No obvious weak spots to flag.
Best suited to:
Published Performance
Published Efficiency
Which One's Right for You?
D-Max
- Buyers who prefer this derivative's confirmed specification mix
RAV4 HEV
- Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
- Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
- Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Full Specs, Side by Side
| Spec | D-Max | RAV4 HEV |
|---|---|---|
| Model Introduced Year | 2022 | 2023 |
| Generation | MAC Uganda Gen 7 catalogue; June 2022 derivative specification sheet | Uganda RAV4 Hybrid Electric listing. Match the supplied model year, drivetrain and grade before applying generation-specific equipment or performance figures. |
| 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 | Family SUV |
| Vehicle Type | Pickup | Passenger SUV |
| Spec | D-Max | RAV4 HEV |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 5325 mm | 4600 mm |
| Width | 1870 mm | 1855 mm |
| Height | 1780 mm | 1685 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3125 mm | 2690 mm |
| Ground Clearance (Default) | 227 mm | 190 mm |
| Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) | 195 mm | 175 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 l | 55 l |
| Boot/Cargo Space | Not Officially Disclosed | 580 l |
| Kerb Weight | Not Officially Disclosed | 1755 kg |
| Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) | 3000 kg | 2230 kg |
| Payload Capacity | 1225 kg | 475 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 RAV4 HEV 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 RAV4 HEV 55.
Efficiency index: D-Max 56 vs RAV4 HEV 57.
Safety-equipment index: D-Max 50 vs RAV4 HEV 95.
Practicality index: D-Max 64 vs RAV4 HEV 64.
Ownership-cover index: D-Max not separately scored vs RAV4 HEV 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 RAV4 HEV 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
RAV4 HEV leads by 14 points
RAV4 HEV has a modest catalogue-index lead, while D-Max remains close.
Evidence leader
68
/100
Lead
14
points
Data
57%
source coverage
68
#1
Evidence leader
RAV4 HEV
Performance
55
Efficiency
57
Safety
95
Practicality
64
Leads by 14 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
RAV4 HEV +7
Efficiency
RAV4 HEV +1
Safety
RAV4 HEV +45
Practicality
Level
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
RAV4 HEV
Performance
55/100
Efficiency
57/100
Safety
95/100
Practicality
64/100
D-Max
Performance
48/100
Efficiency
56/100
Safety
50/100
Practicality
64/100
What the evidence means
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, RAV4 HEV 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 RAV4 HEV 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.