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Isuzu D-Max
Rugged double-cab pickup with 235 mm ground clearance, 3.5-tonne towing, and sub-2,500 cc RZ4E diesel tax savings.
Highest ratedBest value
Isuzu D-MaxFord Ranger Wildtrak
Mandai score
9/10
8.5/10
Typical price
KSh 4,800,000
KSh 5,200,000
Years
2017-2023
2017-2023
Body type
4x4s
4x4s
Fuel
Diesel
Diesel
Transmission
Automatic, Manual
Automatic
Doors
42
4
Most popular trim
D-Max 1.9 Ddi V-Cross / 3.0 V-Cross 4x4
Ranger Wildtrak 2.0 Bi-Turbo 4x4
Dealer listings
None listed
None listed
Fuel and running cost
Trim
Fuel consumption
13.5 km/L7.4 L/100km combined · about 1026 km a tank
10.8 km/L9.3 L/100km combined · about 864 km a tank
Running cost
KSh 1,687 / 100 kmKSh 17 a km · KSh 16,871 for 1,000 km · diesel
KSh 2,109 / 100 kmKSh 21 a km · KSh 21,089 for 1,000 km · diesel
Dimensions
Length
5,265 mm
5,363 mm
Width
1,870 mm
1,918 mm
Height
1,790 mm
1,848 mm
Wheelbase
3,125 mm
3,220 mm
Ground clearance
235 mm
230 mm
Boot space
1,100 kg load bed payload
1,200 L (Cargo Bed Capacity)
Kerb weight
2,030 kg
2,245 kg
Seats
5
5
Specifications
Engine
1.9L RZ4E-TC Hi-Power Turbo Diesel
2.0L EcoBlue Bi-Turbo Inline-4 / 3.2L Duratorq 5-Cylinder Diesel
Power
150 hp @ 3,600 rpm
213 hp (2.0T Bi-Turbo) / 200 hp (3.2L 5-Cyl)
Torque
350 Nm @ 1,800–2,600 rpm
500 Nm (2.0T Bi-Turbo) / 470 Nm (3.2L 5-Cyl)
Drivetrain
Terrain Command 4WD with Rear Diff Lock
Part-Time 4WD with Low Range & Rear Diff Lock
0–100 km/h
10.5 sec
9.0 sec (2.0T) / 10.6 sec (3.2L)
Top speed
180 km/h
180 km/h
Fuel economy
Combined
13.5 km/L (1.9L) / 11.2 km/L (3.0L)
12.8 km/L (2.0L Bi-Turbo) / 10.5 km/L (3.2L 5-Cylinder)
City
11.0 km/L (1.9L) / 9.5 km/L (3.0L)
10.5 km/L (2.0L Bi-Turbo) / 8.5 km/L (3.2L 5-Cylinder)
Highway
15.5 km/L (1.9L) / 13.0 km/L (3.0L)
14.2 km/L (2.0L Bi-Turbo) / 12.0 km/L (3.2L 5-Cylinder)
Tank size
76 L
80 L
CO₂ emissions
191 g/km
207 g/km
At a glance
Model
Isuzu D-Max (RT50 / RG01 Series)
Ford Ranger Wildtrak (T6 / Next-Gen P703)
Production years
2017–2023
2017–2023
Body type
Double Cab / Single Cab Pickup
4-Door Double Cab Pickup
Seating capacity
5 (Double Cab) / 2 (Single Cab)
5 seats
Fuel types
Clean Diesel
Clean Diesel
Engine sizes
1,898 cc (1.9L) / 2,499 cc (2.5L) / 2,999 cc (3.0L)
1,996 cc (2.0L) / 3,198 cc (3.2L)
Transmission
6-speed Manual / 6-speed Aisin Automatic
10-speed SelectShift / 6-speed Automatic
Drivetrain
2WD or Terrain Command Part-Time 4WD
4WD with Terrain Management System
Ground clearance
235 mm
230 mm
Source market
Thailand / Japan / UK (RHD)
UK / Thailand / South Africa (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.
- Sub-2,500 cc KRA tax advantage: 2.0L Bi-Turbo engine (1,996 cc) qualifies for standard 25% KRA excise duty rate.
- Outstanding 500 Nm pulling power: Sequential twin-turbochargers deliver massive low-end torque for heavy towing and off-road climbing.
- Premium executive cabin: Wildtrak signature orange contrast stitching, leather dashboard wrap, and 8 to 12-inch SYNC touchscreen.
- High 230 mm ground clearance: Easily negotiates deep mud, rocky upcountry murram tracks, and river crossings (800 mm wading depth).
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.
- 10-speed transmission hunting: Gearbox can occasionally hesitate between 3rd and 5th gear during low-speed urban crawling.
- AdBlue system sensitivity: Requires clean AdBlue diesel exhaust fluid replenishment.
- Wide turning circle: 12.7-meter turning radius requires planning when maneuvering in tight Nairobi parking basements.