Source type: MAC Uganda / Isuzu East Africa
Isuzu F-Series 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 F-Series
FRR 33LR 4x2 Cab Chassis 6MT
Diesel
6-Speed Manual
Current
UGX 285,000,000
ex-showroom
⚡ 129 kW
🔧 461 Nm
⛽ 4.5 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 F-Series vs Toyota Hilux: the short answer
F-Series and Hilux are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Hilux starts UGX 80,400,000 cheaper
F-Series from UGX 285,000,000 · Hilux from UGX 204,600,000
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives| Specification | F-Series | Hilux |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum Power | F-Series129 kW @ 2800 rpm | Hilux150 kW @ 3000-3400 rpm |
| Maximum Torque | F-Series461 Nm @ 1700 rpm | Hilux500 Nm @ 1600-2800 rpm |
| Engine Size | F-Series8226 cc | Hilux2755 cc |
| Combined Fuel Economy | F-Series4.5 km/l | Hilux12.5 km/l |
| Ground Clearance | F-Series195 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)
F-Series
Strengths
- Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
- Less powerful engine setup
- Lower fuel efficiency
- Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:
General Use
Specification evidence leader
Hilux
Strengths
- More powerful engine output
- Better fuel efficiency
- Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
- Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to:
Published Performance
Published Efficiency
Published Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
F-Series
- Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Hilux
- Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
- Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
- Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Full Specs, Side by Side
| Spec | F-Series | Hilux |
|---|---|---|
| Model Introduced Year | 2022 | 2023 |
| Generation | F-Series truck chassis in MAC Uganda-linked September 2017 Isuzu East Africa specification brochure; confirm exact build and body on order | 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 | Cab Chassis | Pick-up double cab |
| Model Year | 2026 | 2026 |
| Production Status | active | active |
| Segment | Medium-duty commercial truck | Double-cab pickup |
| Vehicle Type | Commercial truck chassis | Pickup |
| Spec | F-Series | Hilux |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 8170 mm | 5325 mm |
| Width | 2200 mm | 1855 mm |
| Height | 2550 mm | 1815 mm |
| Wheelbase | 4850 mm | 3085 mm |
| Ground Clearance (Default) | 195 mm | 286 mm |
| Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) | 195 mm | 271 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 200 l | 80 l |
| Boot/Cargo Space | Not Applicable | 1000 l |
| Kerb Weight | Not Officially Disclosed | 2085 kg |
| Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) | 9900 kg | 2910 kg |
| Payload Capacity | Not Officially Disclosed | 825 kg |
| Towing Capacity | 3500 kg | 1500 kg |
| Seating Capacity | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Rows | 1 rows | 2 rows |
| Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Minimum Turning Radius | 6.1 m | 6.4 m |
| Front Headroom | 1030 mm | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Rear Headroom | Not Applicable | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Front Legroom | 1020 mm | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Rear Legroom | Not Applicable | Not Officially Disclosed |
In depth: how these cars differ
This F-Series 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: F-Series 58 vs Hilux 73.
Efficiency index: F-Series 26 vs Hilux 54.
Safety-equipment index: F-Series 89 vs Hilux 59.
Practicality index: F-Series 63 vs Hilux 80.
Ownership-cover index: F-Series 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
F-Series and Hilux image comparison
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Isuzu F-Series
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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 6 points
F-Series and Hilux are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Evidence leader
67
/100
Lead
6
points
Data
75%
source coverage
67
#1
Evidence leader
Hilux
Performance
73
Efficiency
54
Safety
59
Practicality
80
Leads by 6 points
61
#2
F-Series
Performance
58
Efficiency
26
Safety
89
Practicality
63
Performance 24%
Safety 22%
Practicality 22%
Efficiency 17%
Ownership 15%
Category leaders
What moves the verdict
Performance
Hilux +15
Efficiency
Hilux +28
Safety
F-Series +30
Practicality
Hilux +17
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Hilux
Performance
73/100
Efficiency
54/100
Safety
59/100
Practicality
80/100
F-Series
Performance
58/100
Efficiency
26/100
Safety
89/100
Practicality
63/100
What the evidence means
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Hilux leads. However, F-Series may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in Uganda.
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F-Series 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.