Isuzu D-MAX vs Maxus V80
Verdict
The Isuzu D-MAX is RM92,199, RM9,877 less than the RM102,076 Maxus V80, and it is the more family-usable choice here: five seats, a pickup body and a 1.9 litre diesel with 148 hp and 350 Nm. The Maxus V80 is a different tool, with just two seats but far bigger dimensions — 5,700 mm long and 2,552 mm tall — plus an 80 litre tank. For Malaysian buyers, this is less about badge-to-badge rivalry and more about use case: people and a tray, or a large commercial van.
Pick the Isuzu D-MAX if you need five seats, lower road tax and stronger output from a smaller diesel engine.
Pick the Maxus V80 if your priority is a much larger commercial body and you can live with only two seats.
Key differences
- Price: Isuzu D-MAX RM92,199; Maxus V80 RM102,076
- Seats/body: Isuzu D-MAX pickup with 5 seats; Maxus V80 commercial vehicle with 2 seats
- Engine/output: Isuzu D-MAX 1,898 cc, 148 hp, 350 Nm; Maxus V80 2,499 cc, 136 hp, 330 Nm
- Driven wheels: Isuzu D-MAX rear-wheel drive; Maxus V80 front-wheel drive
- Size: Isuzu D-MAX 5,330 x 1,810 x 1,770 mm; Maxus V80 5,700 x 2,383 x 2,552 mm
- Warranty and road tax: Isuzu D-MAX 5 years and RM399/year; Maxus V80 3 years and RM839/year
D-MAX
- Five seats make it the more usable daily vehicle
- More power and torque: 148 hp and 350 Nm
- Lower annual road tax at RM399
- Smaller body than the Maxus V80
- Fuel tank is 76 litres versus 80 litres
- No listed fuel economy figure
V80
- Much larger body: 5,700 mm long and 2,552 mm tall
- Longer 3,850 mm wheelbase
- Listed fuel economy of 9.1 L/100 km
- Only two seats
- Less power and torque despite the larger 2.5 litre engine
- Shorter 3-year warranty and higher RM839 road tax
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 92,199✓ | RM 102,076 |
| Body type | Pickup | Commercial |
| Segment | Truck/4X4 | Commercial |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC with Variable Geometry Turbocharger and Common-Rail Direct Injection | 16-valve, common-rail direct fuel injection, turbodiesel |
| Capacity | 1,898 cc | 2,499 cc |
| Horsepower | 148 hp✓ | 136 hp |
| Torque | 350 Nm✓ | 330 Nm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline | Inline |
| Timing Type | Chain | — |
| Fuel | Diesel | Diesel |
| Bore | 80 mm | 92 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 16.5 | 17.5 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Manual | Manual |
| Transmission Name | 6-speed Manual | 5 Speed Manual |
| Gears | 6 | 5 |
| Driveline | Rear Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| Rated Economy | — | 9.1 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,330 mm | 5,700 mm |
| Width | 1,810 mm | 2,383 mm |
| Height | 1,770 mm | 2,552 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,125 mm | 3,850 mm |
| Weight | 1,805 kg | 3,500 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 76 litres | 80 litres |
| Doors | 4 | 6 |
| Seats | 5 | 2 |
| Front Tyre | 255/65R17 | 215/75R16 |
| Rear Tyre | 255/65R17 | 215/75R16 |
| Spare Tyre | Full Size | Full-size 16" Steel |
| Factory Tyres | Bridgestone Duravis R611 | — |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Thailand (CBU) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Chassis | Ladder-frame | Unibody |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Leaf Springs | Leaf Spring |
| Front Wheels | 17" Alloy | 16" Steel |
| Rear Wheels | 17" Alloy | 16" Steel |
| Front Brakes | Ventilated Discs | Ventilated Disc |
| Rear Brakes | Drums | Solid Disc |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Hydraulic Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Hydraulic Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger | Driver and Passenger |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | — |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seat Belts | 2 Three-point | 2 Three-point |
| Lane-keeping Assist | No | — |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | — |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Halogen Reflector | Halogen Reflector |
| Taillamps | Normal Bulb | Normal Bulb |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | — | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Manual Adjustable, Driver's Seat Height Adjustable | Manual Adjustable |
| Rear Seats | Tilt-up Base | — |
| Front Air-con | Manual Air-con | Manual Air-con |
| Rear Air-con | — | Rear Vents with Blower Control |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front | 1 Front |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front | — |
| Audio | Radio with Bluetooth, USB and Two Speakers | Radio CD/MP3 Player with 4 Speakers |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Driver Side One Touch Up and Down | Two Windows |
| Engine Start | Manual Key Ignition | Manual Key |
| Locks | Remote Control Activation | Remote Control Activation |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | — |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | — |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 2 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | — |
| Instrument Cluster | Backlit Analogue | — |
| Parking Brake | Handbrake | — |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 150,000 km✓ | 100,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years✓ | 3 years |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM 399✓ | RM 839 |
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.
D-MAX vs V80 FAQ
Is the Isuzu D-MAX or Maxus V80 better?
The Isuzu D-MAX is better for mixed personal and work use because it has five seats, 148 hp, 350 Nm and lower RM399 road tax. The Maxus V80 makes more sense if you need a much larger two-seat commercial vehicle.
What is the price difference?
The Maxus V80 costs RM102,076, while the Isuzu D-MAX costs RM92,199. That makes the Maxus RM9,877 more expensive.
Which one has more space?
The Maxus V80 is physically much larger at 5,700 mm long, 2,383 mm wide and 2,552 mm tall. The Isuzu D-MAX is smaller at 5,330 mm long, 1,810 mm wide and 1,770 mm tall, but it has five seats.