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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
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.