The Isuzu D-Max payload is amongst the best in class, at least for double cabs pickups, at up to 1,126kg, but this differs depending on the trim level and transmission.

Isuzu D-Max Kerbweight

Downsizing from the veteran 2.5-litre engine to the newly-developed 1.9DDi in 2017, the Isuzu D-Max managed to shed around 40kg in weight. This reduces the kerb weight to 1,718kg for the single cab Utility to 1,944kg for the double cab Blade.

This compares to 2,189kg for the Ford Ranger Wildtrak, 2,150kg for the Toyota Hilux Invincible and 1,998kg for the Nissan Navara Tekna.

By keeping similar gross vehicle weights (GVWs), that 40kg weight saving is transferred directly to the payload – meaning that the Isuzu D-Max can now carry more than many of its competitors.

Isuzu D-Max Payload Comparisons

ModelUtilityEigerYukonUtahBlade
Single cab 4×21,282
Single cab 4×41,196
Extended cab1,1411,141
Double cab man1,1061,1261,1061,0961,106
Double cab auto1,1211,1011,0911,101

We’ve pitched the entry-level model, the D-Max Utility single cab manual, against equivalent its key spec-for-spec rivals (Ford Ranger XL, Mitsubishi L200 4Life and Toyota Hilux Active) to see how it compares. All weights exclude the weight of the driver (75kg).

Isuzu D-MaxFord RangerMitsubishi L200Toyota Hilux
Payload (kg)1,1961,2521,1351,105

For the second comparison, we’re comparing the flagship, double-cab payload weights, which means pitching the D-Max Blade against the Ranger Wildtrak, L200 Barbarian, Navara Tekna and Hilux Invincible X.

Isuzu D-MaxFord RangerMitsubishi L200Nissan NavaraToyota Hilux
Payload (kg)1,1061,0781,1201,0471,120
Isuzu D-Max Payload

All information correct at the time of publication.

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