Double cabs competing against the new Isuzu D-Max X-Rider

Isuzu has revealed the pricing and specifications for the incoming D-Max X-Rider, giving motorists an idea of where the bakkie will place in the market and what its competitors are.

The range-topping X-Rider has a South African starting price of R740,700 and has a four-wheel-drive layout in combination with a six-speed automatic gearbox.

Power is delivered via a 1.9-litre turbocharged diesel engine that throws out 110kW and 350Nm, all while averaging 7.6l/100km on a typical fuel cycle.

It has a rear diff lock, can tow up to 2,100kg, and can also carry 1,000kg in the rear tray.

Exclusive X-Rider-themed additions to the double cab include LED headlights, a gloss black grille with a red Isuzu logo, X-Rider badges, dark grey roof rails, 18-inch alloy wheels with red logos, and black accents on several exterior components.

Inside, the seats are covered in leather with red contrast stitching, and there are special-edition rubber floormats paired with coloured accents in the door materials and on the gearstick and park brake.

Other equipment includes a six-speaker stereo, a rear USB port, keyless entry, a 7.0-inch infotainment screen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, seven airbags, cruise control, rear parking sensors, a reverse camera, ABS with brake assist, hill-start and descent assist, trailer sway control, and electronic stability control with traction control.

Each purchase comes with a 5-year/120,000km warranty, 5-year/90,000km service plan, and 5-year/120,000km roadside assistance.

The competition

These are the 4×4 double cabs competing against the new Isuzu D-Max X-Rider in South Africa.

Click on the underlined prices for more information.

Mahindra Pik Up 2.2CRDe double cab 4×4 S11 Karoo Storm

• Starting price – R643,099
• Power – 103kW/320Nm
• Fuel consumption – 9.3l/100km
• Towing capacity – 2,500kg
• Load capacity – 995kg

JAC T9 2.0CTI double cab 4WD Super Lux

• Starting price – R649,900
• Power – 125kW/410Nm
• Fuel consumption – 7.8l/100km
• Towing capacity – 3,500kg
• Load capacity – 1,000kg

GWM P-Series 2.0TD double cab LTD 4×4

• Starting price – R694,950
• Power – 120kW/400Nm
• Fuel consumption – 9.5l/100km
• Towing capacity – 1,200kg
• Load capacity – 650kg

Peugeot Landtrek 1.9TD double cab 4Action 4×4

• Starting price – R705,900
• Power – 110kW/350Nm
• Fuel consumption – 9.1l/100km
• Towing capacity – 3,000kg
• Load capacity – 1,015kg

Toyota Hilux 2.4GD-6 double cab 4×4 Raider X auto

• Starting price – R706,300
• Power – 110kW/400Nm
• Fuel consumption – 7.7l/100km
• Towing capacity – 3,500kg
• Load capacity – 805kg

Ford Ranger 2.0 SiT double cab XLT 4×4

• Starting price – R714,100
• Power – 125kW/405Nm
• Fuel consumption – 7.7l/100km
• Towing capacity – 3,500kg
• Load capacity – 930kg

Mitsubishi Triton 2.4DI-D double cab 4×4 Athlete

• Starting price – R759,990
• Power – 133kW/430Nm
• Fuel consumption – 8.3l/100km
• Towing capacity – 3,100kg
• Load capacity – 1,030kg

Nissan Navara 2.5DDTi double cab LE 4×4 auto

• Starting price – R760,500
• Power – 140kW/450Nm
• Fuel consumption – 8.1l/100km
• Towing capacity – 3,500kg
• Load capacity – 1,003kg

VW Amarok 2.0TDI double cab Life 4Motion auto

• Starting price – R776,800
• Power – 125kW/405Nm
• Fuel consumption – 7.7l/100km
• Towing capacity – 3,500kg
• Load capacity – 1,138kg

Mazda BT-50 3.0TD double cab 4×4 Individual

• Starting price – R818,400
• Power – 140kW/450Nm
• Fuel consumption – 8.0l/100km
• Towing capacity – 3,500kg
• Load capacity – 887kg