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Toyota HiluxIsuzu D-Max
Mandai score
9/10
9/10
Typical price
KSh 5,500,000
KSh 4,800,000
Years
2017-2023
2017-2023
Body type
4x4s
4x4s
Fuel
Petrol, Diesel
Diesel
Transmission
Automatic, Manual
Automatic, Manual
Doors
42
42
Most popular trim
Hilux 2.8 GD-6 4x4 Double Cab / 2.4 GD-6 / Revo Rocco / GR-Sport
D-Max 1.9 Ddi V-Cross / 3.0 V-Cross 4x4
Dealer listings
None listed
None listed
Dimensions
Length
5,325 mm
5,265 mm
Width
1,855 mm
1,870 mm
Height
1,815 mm
1,790 mm
Wheelbase
3,085 mm
3,125 mm
Ground clearance
286 mm
235 mm
Boot space
1,000+ kg load bed payload
1,100 kg load bed payload
Kerb weight
2,050 kg
2,030 kg
Seats
2 or 5
5
Specifications
Engine
2.8L 1GD-FTV Turbo Diesel / 2.4L 2GD-FTV Turbo Diesel
1.9L RZ4E-TC Hi-Power Turbo Diesel
Power
201 hp (2.8L) / 148 hp (2.4L)
150 hp @ 3,600 rpm
Torque
500 Nm (2.8L Facelift) / 400 Nm (2.4L)
350 Nm @ 1,800–2,600 rpm
Drivetrain
Part-Time 4WD with Rear Differential Lock & Auto LSD
Terrain Command 4WD with Rear Diff Lock
0–100 km/h
10.0 sec (2.8L) / 12.8 sec (2.4L)
10.5 sec
Top speed
175 km/h
180 km/h
Fuel economy
Combined
12.2 km/L (2.8L Diesel) / 13.8 km/L (2.4L Diesel)
13.5 km/L (1.9L) / 11.2 km/L (3.0L)
City
10.2 km/L (2.8L Diesel) / 11.5 km/L (2.4L Diesel)
11.0 km/L (1.9L) / 9.5 km/L (3.0L)
Highway
14.5 km/L (2.8L Diesel) / 16.2 km/L (2.4L Diesel)
15.5 km/L (1.9L) / 13.0 km/L (3.0L)
Tank size
80 L
76 L
CO₂ emissions
212 g/km (2.8L)
191 g/km
At a glance
Model
Toyota Hilux (AN120 / AN130 Series)
Isuzu D-Max (RT50 / RG01 Series)
Production years
2017–2023
2017–2023
Body type
Double Cab / Single Cab Pickup Truck
Double Cab / Single Cab Pickup
Seating capacity
2 or 5
5 (Double Cab) / 2 (Single Cab)
Fuel types
Clean Diesel Turbo, Petrol
Clean Diesel
Engine sizes
2,393 cc (2.4L GD-6) / 2,755 cc (2.8L GD-6) / 2,693 cc (2.7L Petrol)
1,898 cc (1.9L) / 2,499 cc (2.5L) / 2,999 cc (3.0L)
Transmission
6-Speed Automatic / 6-Speed Manual
6-speed Manual / 6-speed Aisin Automatic
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel Drive (2WD) or Part-Time 4WD with Rear Diff Lock
2WD or Terrain Command Part-Time 4WD
Ground clearance
286 mm
235 mm
Source market
Thailand / South Africa / UK (RHD)
Thailand / Japan / UK (RHD)
Pros and cons
What’s good
- 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.
- 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
- 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.
- 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.