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Isuzu D-Max
Mandai score
9/10
Typical price
KSh 4,800,000
Years
2017-2023
Body type
4x4s
Fuel
Diesel
Transmission
Automatic, Manual
Doors
42
Most popular trim
D-Max 1.9 Ddi V-Cross / 3.0 V-Cross 4x4
Dealer listings
None listed
Fuel and running cost
Trim
Fuel consumption
13.5 km/L7.4 L/100km combined · about 1026 km a tank
Running cost
KSh 1,687 / 100 kmKSh 17 a km · KSh 16,871 for 1,000 km · diesel
Dimensions
Length
5,265 mm
Width
1,870 mm
Height
1,790 mm
Wheelbase
3,125 mm
Ground clearance
235 mm
Boot space
1,100 kg load bed payload
Kerb weight
2,030 kg
Seats
5
Specifications
Engine
1.9L RZ4E-TC Hi-Power Turbo Diesel
Power
150 hp @ 3,600 rpm
Torque
350 Nm @ 1,800–2,600 rpm
Drivetrain
Terrain Command 4WD with Rear Diff Lock
0–100 km/h
10.5 sec
Top speed
180 km/h
Fuel economy
Combined
13.5 km/L (1.9L) / 11.2 km/L (3.0L)
City
11.0 km/L (1.9L) / 9.5 km/L (3.0L)
Highway
15.5 km/L (1.9L) / 13.0 km/L (3.0L)
Tank size
76 L
CO₂ emissions
191 g/km
At a glance
Model
Isuzu D-Max (RT50 / RG01 Series)
Production years
2017–2023
Body type
Double Cab / Single Cab Pickup
Seating capacity
5 (Double Cab) / 2 (Single Cab)
Fuel types
Clean Diesel
Engine sizes
1,898 cc (1.9L) / 2,499 cc (2.5L) / 2,999 cc (3.0L)
Transmission
6-speed Manual / 6-speed Aisin Automatic
Drivetrain
2WD or Terrain Command Part-Time 4WD
Ground clearance
235 mm
Source market
Thailand / Japan / UK (RHD)
Pros and cons
What’s good
- Sub-2,000 cc customs tax advantage: 1.9L RZ4E engine triggers Kenya's 25% excise duty bracket.
- High 235 mm ground clearance: Easily tackles rocky off-road terrain, deep mud tracks, and estate speed bumps.
- Proven commercial durability: Heavy-duty ladder-frame chassis and leaf spring rear suspension built for heavy payloads.
- Bulletproof 4JJ3 / RZ4E engines: Renowned across East Africa for 500,000+ km longevity and widespread spare parts availability.
What’s not so good
- Firm rear leaf-spring ride: Unladen rear bed transmits stiff vibrations over corrugated gravel roads.
- Utilitarian interior on base trims: Entry-level L and LS grades feature basic hard plastic dashboards.