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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
Ford Ranger WildtrakIsuzu D-Max
Mandai score
8.5/10
9/10
Typical price
KSh 5,200,000
KSh 4,800,000
Years
2017-2023
2017-2023
Body type
4x4s
4x4s
Fuel
Diesel
Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic, Manual
Doors
4
42
Most popular trim
Ranger Wildtrak 2.0 Bi-Turbo 4x4
D-Max 1.9 Ddi V-Cross / 3.0 V-Cross 4x4
Dealer listings
None listed
None listed
Fuel and running cost
Trim
Fuel consumption
10.8 km/L9.3 L/100km combined · about 864 km a tank
13.5 km/L7.4 L/100km combined · about 1026 km a tank
Running cost
KSh 2,109 / 100 kmKSh 21 a km · KSh 21,089 for 1,000 km · diesel
KSh 1,687 / 100 kmKSh 17 a km · KSh 16,871 for 1,000 km · diesel
Dimensions
Length
5,363 mm
5,265 mm
Width
1,918 mm
1,870 mm
Height
1,848 mm
1,790 mm
Wheelbase
3,220 mm
3,125 mm
Ground clearance
230 mm
235 mm
Boot space
1,200 L (Cargo Bed Capacity)
1,100 kg load bed payload
Kerb weight
2,245 kg
2,030 kg
Seats
5
5
Specifications
Engine
2.0L EcoBlue Bi-Turbo Inline-4 / 3.2L Duratorq 5-Cylinder Diesel
1.9L RZ4E-TC Hi-Power Turbo Diesel
Power
213 hp (2.0T Bi-Turbo) / 200 hp (3.2L 5-Cyl)
150 hp @ 3,600 rpm
Torque
500 Nm (2.0T Bi-Turbo) / 470 Nm (3.2L 5-Cyl)
350 Nm @ 1,800–2,600 rpm
Drivetrain
Part-Time 4WD with Low Range & Rear Diff Lock
Terrain Command 4WD with Rear Diff Lock
0–100 km/h
9.0 sec (2.0T) / 10.6 sec (3.2L)
10.5 sec
Top speed
180 km/h
180 km/h
Fuel economy
Combined
12.8 km/L (2.0L Bi-Turbo) / 10.5 km/L (3.2L 5-Cylinder)
13.5 km/L (1.9L) / 11.2 km/L (3.0L)
City
10.5 km/L (2.0L Bi-Turbo) / 8.5 km/L (3.2L 5-Cylinder)
11.0 km/L (1.9L) / 9.5 km/L (3.0L)
Highway
14.2 km/L (2.0L Bi-Turbo) / 12.0 km/L (3.2L 5-Cylinder)
15.5 km/L (1.9L) / 13.0 km/L (3.0L)
Tank size
80 L
76 L
CO₂ emissions
207 g/km
191 g/km
At a glance
Model
Ford Ranger Wildtrak (T6 / Next-Gen P703)
Isuzu D-Max (RT50 / RG01 Series)
Production years
2017–2023
2017–2023
Body type
4-Door Double Cab Pickup
Double Cab / Single Cab Pickup
Seating capacity
5 seats
5 (Double Cab) / 2 (Single Cab)
Fuel types
Clean Diesel
Clean Diesel
Engine sizes
1,996 cc (2.0L) / 3,198 cc (3.2L)
1,898 cc (1.9L) / 2,499 cc (2.5L) / 2,999 cc (3.0L)
Transmission
10-speed SelectShift / 6-speed Automatic
6-speed Manual / 6-speed Aisin Automatic
Drivetrain
4WD with Terrain Management System
2WD or Terrain Command Part-Time 4WD
Ground clearance
230 mm
235 mm
Source market
UK / Thailand / South Africa (RHD)
Thailand / Japan / UK (RHD)
Pros and cons
What’s good
- 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).
- 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
- 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.
- 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.