Marton Pettendy
2026 Isuzu D-Max and MU-X gain more frugal 2.2-litre diesel engine – for a price
The new diesel uses less fuel yet makes more power than the 1.9-litre engine it replaces, but it’s more expensive in both the ute and SUV.
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Isuzu D-Max vs Mahindra Pik-Up
Comparing 2 of 3 vehicles
2024 Isuzu D-Max - SX
1.9 L, 6-speed manual, Single Cab Cab Chassis, Diesel, RWD
From $32,700
excl. on-roads
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2022 Mahindra Pik-Up - S6+
2.2 L, 6-speed manual, Single Cab Drop Side, Diesel, RWD
From $25,990
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Base auto-selected
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Overview
Variant
SX
Variant
S6+
Body type
Cab Chassis
Body type
Drop Side
Engine size
1.9 L
Engine size
2.2 L
Drive type
Rear
Drive type
Rear
Fuel efficiency (combined)
7.0 / 100 km
Fuel efficiency (combined)
8.5 / 100 km
Power and torque
110kW / 350Nm
Power and torque
103kW / 320Nm
1086km
941km
Warranty
6 year
Warranty
5 year
Doors
2
Doors
2
Seats
2
Seats
2
Fuel type
Diesel
Fuel type
Diesel
Safety rating
5 Stars
Safety rating
—
Specifications
Engine size
1.9 L
Engine size
2.2 L
Cylinders
4cyl
Cylinders
4cyl
1086km
941km
Power
110kW at 3600 rpm
Power
103kW at 3750 rpm
Torque
350Nm at 1800 rpm
Torque
320Nm at 1500 rpm
Engine configuration
In-Line
Engine configuration
In-Line
Fuel injection
Diesel Common Rail
Fuel injection
Diesel Common Rail
Acceleration (0-100km/h)
—
Acceleration (0-100km/h)
—
Drive type
Rear
Drive type
Rear
Transmission
6 SP Manual
Transmission
6 SP Manual
Fuel type
Diesel
Fuel type
Diesel
Fuel octane
—
Fuel octane
—
Fuel tank capacity
76 L
Fuel tank capacity
80 L
Fuel efficiency (combined)
7.0 / 100 km
Fuel efficiency (combined)
8.5 / 100 km
Urban efficiency
7.9 / 100km
Urban efficiency
—
Highway efficiency
6.6 / 100km
Highway efficiency
—
CO2 emissions (combined)
184g / km
CO2 emissions (combined)
—
Warranty
6 year
Warranty
5 year
Roadside assist
7 year / Unlimited km
Roadside assist
5 year / Unlimited km
Service interval
12 month / 15,000 km
Service interval
12 month / 15,000 km
Length
5340 mm
Length
5195 mm
Height
1790 mm
Height
1860 mm
Width
1870 mm
Width
1820 mm
Ground clearance unladen
235 mm
Ground clearance unladen
210 mm
Front track
1570 mm
Front track
1450 mm
Rear track
1510 mm
Rear track
1450 mm
Wheelbase
3125 mm
Wheelbase
3040 mm
Boot space
—
Boot space
—
Kerb weight
3527 kg
Kerb weight
4442 kg
Gross vehicle mass
3000 kg
Gross vehicle mass
3150 kg
Tare weight
1544 kg
Tare weight
1956 kg
Braked towing capacity
2800 kg
Braked towing capacity
2500 kg
Unbraked towing capacity
750 kg
Unbraked towing capacity
750 kg
Front tyres
255/65 R17 111S
Front tyres
245/75 R16 111
Front rims
7.0x17
Front rims
6.5x16
Rear tyres
255/65 R17 111S
Rear tyres
245/75 R16 111
Rear rims
7.0x17
Rear rims
6.5x16
Safety rating
5 Stars
Safety rating
—
Number of airbags
8
Number of airbags
2
Anti-collision system
Standard
Anti-collision system
Not Available
Driver monitoring
yes
Driver monitoring
—
Blind spot monitor
Blind spot monitor
Blind spot monitor
—
Lane departure warning
Standard
Lane departure warning
Not Available
Active lane control
yes
Active lane control
—
Traffic sign recognition
Standard
Traffic sign recognition
Not Available
Security alarm
—
Security alarm
—
Four wheel drive type
no
Four wheel drive type
no
Low/high range
no
Low/high range
no
Approach angle
29.6°
Approach angle
—
Departure angle
24.6°
Departure angle
—
Breakover angle
—
Breakover angle
—
Differential lock
Not Available
Differential lock
Standard
Features
Apple CarPlay
yes
Apple CarPlay
—
Android Auto
yes
Android Auto
—
Wireless charging
Not Available
Wireless charging
Not Available
Digital radio (DAB+)
yes
Digital radio (DAB+)
no
360° camera
Not Available
360° camera
Not Available
Cruise control
Standard
Cruise control
Standard
Start/stop system
Standard
Start/stop system
Not Available
Number of speakers
4
Number of speakers
2
Text-to-speech/Speech-to-text
—
Text-to-speech/Speech-to-text
—
USB ports (front)
1
USB ports (front)
1
USB ports (rear)
0
USB ports (rear)
0
Keyless entry
—
Keyless entry
—
Keyless start
—
Keyless start
—
Rain sensing wipers
yes
Rain sensing wipers
no
Display screen size
8.00 ”
Display screen size
—
Seat material
Cloth
Seat material
Cloth
Heated seats (front)
no
Heated seats (front)
no
Heated seats (rear)
—
Heated seats (rear)
—
Heated steering wheel
—
Heated steering wheel
—
Air conditioning type
Manual
Air conditioning type
Manual
Air conditioning zones
—
Air conditioning zones
—
Sunroof
Not Available
Sunroof
Not Available
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