Source type: MAC Uganda / Isuzu East Africa
Isuzu N-Series vs Suzuki S-Presso
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
Suzuki S-Presso
S-PRESSO GL+ 5D 998p AMT
Petrol
5-Speed AMT
Current
UGX 55,000,000
ex-showroom
⚡ 77 kW
🔧 138 Nm
⛽ 21.5 km/l
Decision summary
Isuzu N-Series vs Suzuki S-Presso: the short answer
N-Series has a modest catalogue-index lead, while S-Presso remains close.
S-Presso starts UGX 70,000,000 cheaper
N-Series from UGX 125,000,000 · S-Presso from UGX 55,000,000
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives| Specification | N-Series | S-Presso |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum Power | N-Series59 kW @ 3600 rpm | S-Presso77 kW @ 6000 rpm |
| Maximum Torque | N-Series175 Nm @ 2000 rpm | S-Presso138 Nm @ 4400 rpm |
| Engine Size | N-Series2771 cc | S-Presso998 cc |
| Combined Fuel Economy | N-Series4.5 km/l | S-Presso21.5 km/l |
| Ground Clearance | N-Series180 mm | S-PressoNot Officially Disclosed |
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Source type: Suzuki Uganda local distributor/source record
What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Specification evidence leader
N-Series
Strengths
- Stronger listed safety equipment
- Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
- Less powerful engine setup
- Lower fuel efficiency
Best suited to:
Published Practicality
S-Presso
Strengths
- More powerful engine output
- Better fuel efficiency
Weak Spots
- Fewer listed safety features
- Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:
Published Performance
Published Efficiency
Which One's Right for You?
N-Series
- Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
- Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
S-Presso
- Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
- Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Full Specs, Side by Side
| Spec | N-Series | S-Presso |
|---|---|---|
| Model Introduced Year | 2022 | 2023 |
| Generation | N-Series truck cab-chassis specification in MAC Uganda-linked Isuzu East Africa brochure; finished body specified separately | Current Uganda-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 | Cab Chassis | Hatchback |
| Model Year | 2026 | 2026 |
| Production Status | active | active |
| Segment | Light-duty commercial truck | Passenger vehicle |
| Vehicle Type | Commercial truck chassis | Passenger car |
| Spec | N-Series | S-Presso |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4590 mm | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Width | 1695 mm | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Height | 2095 mm | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Wheelbase | 2490 mm | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Ground Clearance (Default) | 180 mm | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) | Not Officially Disclosed | 150 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 l | 40 l |
| Boot/Cargo Space | Not Applicable | 239 l |
| Kerb Weight | Not Officially Disclosed | 500 kg |
| Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) | 7500 kg | 500 kg |
| Payload Capacity | 4500 kg | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Towing Capacity | 3500 kg | 300 kg |
| Seating Capacity | 3 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Rows | 1 rows | 2 rows |
| Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Minimum Turning Radius | 6.1 m | 5.0 m |
| Front Headroom | 1030 mm | 1000 mm |
| Rear Headroom | Not Applicable | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Front Legroom | 1020 mm | 1020 mm |
| Rear Legroom | Not Applicable | 860 mm |
In depth: how these cars differ
This N-Series and S-Presso 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 S-Presso 32.
Efficiency index: N-Series 26 vs S-Presso 79.
Safety-equipment index: N-Series 89 vs S-Presso 36.
Practicality index: N-Series 73 vs S-Presso 25.
Ownership-cover index: N-Series not separately scored vs S-Presso 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 S-Presso 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
N-Series leads by 14 points
N-Series has a modest catalogue-index lead, while S-Presso remains close.
Evidence leader
55
/100
Lead
14
points
Data
59%
source coverage
55
#1
Evidence leader
N-Series
Performance
29
Efficiency
26
Safety
89
Practicality
73
Leads by 14 points
41
#2
S-Presso
Performance
32
Efficiency
79
Safety
36
Practicality
25
Performance 24%
Safety 22%
Practicality 22%
Efficiency 17%
Ownership 15%
Category leaders
What moves the verdict
Performance
S-Presso +3
Efficiency
S-Presso +53
Safety
N-Series +53
Practicality
N-Series +48
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
N-Series
Performance
29/100
Efficiency
26/100
Safety
89/100
Practicality
73/100
S-Presso
Performance
32/100
Efficiency
79/100
Safety
36/100
Practicality
25/100
What the evidence means
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, N-Series leads. However, S-Presso 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 S-Presso 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.