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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.

Best value

Ford Ranger Wildtrak

Kenya's premier lifestyle double-cab pickup, blending 230 mm ground clearance, 3,500 kg towing capacity, and 2.0L Bi-Turbo duty tax savings.

Toyota Hilux

The benchmark pickup choice for commercial enterprise layouts across Kenya, offering 3.5-tonne towing and 1-tonne payload capacity.

Isuzu D-MaxFord Ranger WildtrakToyota Hilux

Mandai score

9/10

8.5/10

9/10

Typical price

KSh 4,800,000

KSh 5,200,000

KSh 5,500,000

Years

2017-2023

Body type

4x4s

Fuel

Diesel

Petrol, Diesel

Transmission

Automatic, Manual

Automatic

Automatic, Manual

Doors

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

12.2 km/L8.2 L/100km combined · about 976 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

KSh 1,867 / 100 kmKSh 19 a km · KSh 18,669 for 1,000 km · diesel

Dimensions

Length

5,265 mm

5,363 mm

5,325 mm

Width

1,870 mm

1,918 mm

1,855 mm

Height

1,790 mm

1,848 mm

1,815 mm

Wheelbase

3,125 mm

3,220 mm

3,085 mm

Ground clearance

235 mm

230 mm

286 mm

Boot space

1,100 kg load bed payload

1,200 L (Cargo Bed Capacity)

1,000+ kg load bed payload

Kerb weight

2,030 kg

2,245 kg

2,050 kg

Seats

2 or 5

Specifications

Engine

1.9L RZ4E-TC Hi-Power Turbo Diesel

2.0L EcoBlue Bi-Turbo Inline-4 / 3.2L Duratorq 5-Cylinder Diesel

2.8L 1GD-FTV Turbo Diesel / 2.4L 2GD-FTV Turbo Diesel

Power

150 hp @ 3,600 rpm

213 hp (2.0T Bi-Turbo) / 200 hp (3.2L 5-Cyl)

201 hp (2.8L) / 148 hp (2.4L)

Torque

350 Nm @ 1,800–2,600 rpm

500 Nm (2.0T Bi-Turbo) / 470 Nm (3.2L 5-Cyl)

500 Nm (2.8L Facelift) / 400 Nm (2.4L)

Drivetrain

Terrain Command 4WD with Rear Diff Lock

Part-Time 4WD with Low Range & Rear Diff Lock

Part-Time 4WD with Rear Differential Lock & Auto LSD

0–100 km/h

10.5 sec

9.0 sec (2.0T) / 10.6 sec (3.2L)

10.0 sec (2.8L) / 12.8 sec (2.4L)

Top speed

180 km/h

175 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)

12.2 km/L (2.8L Diesel) / 13.8 km/L (2.4L Diesel)

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)

10.2 km/L (2.8L Diesel) / 11.5 km/L (2.4L Diesel)

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)

14.5 km/L (2.8L Diesel) / 16.2 km/L (2.4L Diesel)

Tank size

76 L

80 L

CO₂ emissions

191 g/km

207 g/km

212 g/km (2.8L)

At a glance

Model

Isuzu D-Max (RT50 / RG01 Series)

Ford Ranger Wildtrak (T6 / Next-Gen P703)

Toyota Hilux (AN120 / AN130 Series)

Production years

2017–2023

Body type

Double Cab / Single Cab Pickup

4-Door Double Cab Pickup

Double Cab / Single Cab Pickup Truck

Seating capacity

5 (Double Cab) / 2 (Single Cab)

5 seats

2 or 5

Fuel types

Clean Diesel

Clean Diesel Turbo, Petrol

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)

2,393 cc (2.4L GD-6) / 2,755 cc (2.8L GD-6) / 2,693 cc (2.7L Petrol)

Transmission

6-speed Manual / 6-speed Aisin Automatic

10-speed SelectShift / 6-speed Automatic

6-Speed Automatic / 6-Speed Manual

Drivetrain

2WD or Terrain Command Part-Time 4WD

4WD with Terrain Management System

Rear-Wheel Drive (2WD) or Part-Time 4WD with Rear Diff Lock

Ground clearance

235 mm

230 mm

286 mm

Source market

Thailand / Japan / UK (RHD)

UK / Thailand / South Africa (RHD)

Thailand / South Africa / 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.

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).

Indestructible commercial benchmark: Highest resale retention and universal spare parts availability across East Africa.
Sub-2,500 cc duty advantage on 2.4L GD-6: Qualifies for KRA's lower 25% excise tax bracket.
Extreme 286 mm ground clearance: Easily wades 700 mm deep water and tackles severe muddy upcountry tracks.
3,500 kg braked towing capacity: Excellent towing capability for heavy commercial trailers and equipment.

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.

Unladen leaf spring rear ride stiffness: Firm rear bounce when driving without cargo payload in the bed.
High KRA CRSP customs valuation: Heavy import duty investment compared to older utility pickups.