Source type: MAC Uganda / Isuzu East Africa
Isuzu N-Series 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 N-Series
NHR 55E Cab Chassis 5MT
Diesel
5-Speed Manual
Current
UGX 125,000,000
ex-showroom
⚡ 59 kW
🔧 175 Nm
⛽ 4.5 km/l
VS
Decision summary
Isuzu N-Series vs Toyota RAV4 HEV: the short answer
RAV4 HEV has a modest catalogue-index lead, while N-Series remains close.
N-Series starts UGX 120,000,000 cheaper
N-Series from UGX 125,000,000 · RAV4 HEV from UGX 245,000,000
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives| Specification | N-Series | RAV4 HEV |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum Power | N-Series59 kW @ 3600 rpm | RAV4 HEVNot Officially Disclosed |
| Maximum Torque | N-Series175 Nm @ 2000 rpm | RAV4 HEVNot Officially Disclosed |
| Engine Size | N-Series2771 cc | RAV4 HEV2487 cc |
| Combined Fuel Economy | N-Series4.5 km/l | RAV4 HEV12.5 km/l |
| Ground Clearance | N-Series180 mm | RAV4 HEV190 mm |
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
N-Series
Strengths
- Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
- Less powerful engine setup
- Lower fuel efficiency
- Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to:
Published Practicality
Specification evidence leader
RAV4 HEV
Strengths
- More powerful engine output
- Better fuel efficiency
- Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
- Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:
Published Performance
Published Efficiency
Which One's Right for You?
N-Series
- Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
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 | N-Series | RAV4 HEV |
|---|---|---|
| Model Introduced Year | 2022 | 2023 |
| Generation | N-Series truck cab-chassis specification in MAC Uganda-linked Isuzu East Africa brochure; finished body specified separately | 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 | Cab Chassis | SUV |
| Model Year | 2026 | 2026 |
| Production Status | active | active |
| Segment | Light-duty commercial truck | Family SUV |
| Vehicle Type | Commercial truck chassis | Passenger SUV |
| Spec | N-Series | RAV4 HEV |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4590 mm | 4600 mm |
| Width | 1695 mm | 1855 mm |
| Height | 2095 mm | 1685 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2490 mm | 2690 mm |
| Ground Clearance (Default) | 180 mm | 190 mm |
| Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) | Not Officially Disclosed | 175 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 l | 55 l |
| Boot/Cargo Space | Not Applicable | 580 l |
| Kerb Weight | Not Officially Disclosed | 1755 kg |
| Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) | 7500 kg | 2230 kg |
| Payload Capacity | 4500 kg | 475 kg |
| Towing Capacity | 3500 kg | 750 kg |
| Seating Capacity | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Rows | 1 rows | 2 rows |
| Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Minimum Turning Radius | 6.1 m | 5.5 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 N-Series 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: N-Series 29 vs RAV4 HEV 55.
Efficiency index: N-Series 26 vs RAV4 HEV 57.
Safety-equipment index: N-Series 89 vs RAV4 HEV 95.
Practicality index: N-Series 73 vs RAV4 HEV 64.
Ownership-cover index: N-Series 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
N-Series and RAV4 HEV image comparison
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Isuzu N-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
RAV4 HEV leads by 13 points
RAV4 HEV has a modest catalogue-index lead, while N-Series remains close.
Evidence leader
68
/100
Lead
13
points
Data
57%
source coverage
68
#1
Evidence leader
RAV4 HEV
Performance
55
Efficiency
57
Safety
95
Practicality
64
Leads by 13 points
55
#2
N-Series
Performance
29
Efficiency
26
Safety
89
Practicality
73
Performance 24%
Safety 22%
Practicality 22%
Efficiency 17%
Ownership 15%
Category leaders
What moves the verdict
Performance
RAV4 HEV +26
Efficiency
RAV4 HEV +31
Safety
RAV4 HEV +6
Practicality
N-Series +9
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
N-Series
Performance
29/100
Efficiency
26/100
Safety
89/100
Practicality
73/100
What the evidence means
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, RAV4 HEV leads. However, N-Series may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in Uganda.
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N-Series 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.