Source type: MAC Uganda / Isuzu East Africa
Isuzu N-Series vs Ford Territory
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
Ford Territory
Ambiente 1.8 EcoBoost 7DCT
Petrol
7-Speed DCT
Current
UGX 260,000,000
ex-showroom
⚡ 138 kW
🔧 318 Nm
Decision summary
Isuzu N-Series vs Ford Territory: the short answer
N-Series and Territory are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
N-Series starts UGX 135,000,000 cheaper
N-Series from UGX 125,000,000 · Territory from UGX 260,000,000
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives| Specification | N-Series | Territory |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum Power | N-Series59 kW @ 3600 rpm | Territory138 kW @ 5200 rpm |
| Maximum Torque | N-Series175 Nm @ 2000 rpm | Territory318 Nm @ 1750-3000 rpm |
| Engine Size | N-Series2771 cc | Territory1799 cc |
| Combined Fuel Economy | N-Series4.5 km/l | TerritoryNot Officially Disclosed |
| Ground Clearance | N-Series180 mm | Territory190 mm |
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Source type: Ford Uganda / Motorcare exact grade specifications
What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
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
Specification evidence leader
Territory
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
Territory
- Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
- Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Full Specs, Side by Side
| Spec | N-Series | Territory |
|---|---|---|
| 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 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 | SUV |
| Model Year | 2026 | 2026 |
| Production Status | active | active |
| Segment | Light-duty commercial truck | Compact SUV |
| Vehicle Type | Commercial truck chassis | Passenger SUV |
| Spec | N-Series | Territory |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4590 mm | 4630 mm |
| Width | 1695 mm | 1935 mm |
| Height | 2095 mm | 1706 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2490 mm | 2726 mm |
| Ground Clearance (Default) | 180 mm | 190 mm |
| Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) | Not Officially Disclosed | 160 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 l | 60 l |
| Boot/Cargo Space | Not Applicable | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Kerb Weight | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) | 7500 kg | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Payload Capacity | 4500 kg | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Towing Capacity | 3500 kg | 750 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 | 5.5 m |
| Front Headroom | 1030 mm | 1000 mm |
| Rear Headroom | Not Applicable | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Front Legroom | 1020 mm | 1030 mm |
| Rear Legroom | Not Applicable | 880 mm |
In depth: how these cars differ
This N-Series and Territory 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 Territory 54.
Efficiency index: N-Series 26 vs Territory 52.
Safety-equipment index: N-Series 89 vs Territory 81.
Practicality index: N-Series 73 vs Territory 40.
Ownership-cover index: N-Series not separately scored vs Territory 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 Territory 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
Territory leads by 2 points
N-Series and Territory are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Evidence leader
57
/100
Lead
2
points
Data
69%
source coverage
57
#1
Evidence leader
Territory
Performance
54
Efficiency
52
Safety
81
Practicality
40
Leads by 2 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
Territory +25
Efficiency
Territory +26
Safety
N-Series +8
Practicality
N-Series +33
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Territory
Performance
54/100
Efficiency
52/100
Safety
81/100
Practicality
40/100
N-Series
Performance
29/100
Efficiency
26/100
Safety
89/100
Practicality
73/100
What the evidence means
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Territory 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 Territory 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.