Ford Ranger vs Isuzu D-MAX
Verdict
The Ford Ranger asks RM115,888 against the Isuzu D-MAX's RM92,199, a RM23,689 jump. For that, the Ranger gets a larger 1,996 cc diesel with 168 hp/405 Nm, all-wheel drive, a longer 3,270 mm wheelbase and six airbags. The D-MAX is lighter on the wallet on purchase and yearly tax at RM399 versus RM438, but its 1,898 cc diesel makes 148 hp/350 Nm and it is rear-wheel drive here. Both are five-seat, CBU diesel pick-ups with manual transmissions and no auto emergency braking.
Pick the Ford Ranger if you want more power, more torque, all-wheel drive and six airbags in a manual diesel pick-up.
Pick the Isuzu D-MAX if you want the cheaper truck, lower annual road tax and can live with rear-wheel drive and two airbags.
Key differences
- Price: Ford Ranger RM115,888; Isuzu D-MAX RM92,199
- Engine output: Ford Ranger 168 hp/405 Nm; Isuzu D-MAX 148 hp/350 Nm
- Driven wheels: Ford Ranger all-wheel drive; Isuzu D-MAX rear-wheel drive
- Size: Ford Ranger 5,370 mm long and 1,918 mm wide; Isuzu D-MAX 5,330 mm long and 1,810 mm wide
- Wheelbase: Ford Ranger 3,270 mm; Isuzu D-MAX 3,125 mm
- Airbags: Ford Ranger 6; Isuzu D-MAX 2
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 115,888 | RM 92,199✓ |
| Body type | Pickup | Pickup |
| Segment | Truck/4X4 | Truck/4X4 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Diesel | Diesel |
| Engine | 1,996 cc | 1,898 cc |
| Power | 168 hp✓ | 148 hp |
| Torque | 405 Nm✓ | 350 Nm |
| Transmission | Manual | Manual |
| Driven wheels | All Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,370 mm | 5,330 mm |
| Width | 1,918 mm | 1,810 mm |
| Height | 1,884 mm | 1,770 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,270 mm | 3,125 mm |
| Fuel tank | 80 L | 76 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6✓ | 2 |
| Auto emergency braking | — | — |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 5 | 5 |
| Road tax / year | RM 438 | RM 399✓ |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
Ranger
- Stronger 168 hp and 405 Nm diesel
- All-wheel drive
- Six airbags
- RM23,689 dearer
- Higher RM438 annual road tax
- No auto emergency braking
D-MAX
- Lower RM92,199 price
- Lower RM399 annual road tax
- Same five-seat manual diesel format
- Lower 148 hp and 350 Nm output
- Rear-wheel drive only
- Two airbags
Ranger vs D-MAX FAQ
Is the Ford Ranger or Isuzu D-MAX better?
The Ford Ranger is stronger on paper, with 168 hp, 405 Nm, all-wheel drive and six airbags. The Isuzu D-MAX wins on cost, at RM92,199 with RM399 annual road tax.
What is the price difference?
The Ford Ranger costs RM23,689 more than the Isuzu D-MAX, at RM115,888 versus RM92,199.
Which one has more safety kit?
The Ford Ranger has six airbags, while the Isuzu D-MAX has two. Neither model here gets auto emergency braking.