Isuzu D-MAX vs Mitsubishi Xpander
Verdict
The Isuzu D-MAX is the cheaper, stronger and larger machine here: RM92,199 buys a 1.9 litre diesel with 148 hp and 350 Nm, a 76 litre tank and rear-wheel drive. The Mitsubishi Xpander asks RM99,980, but it answers a different brief with seven seats, a 495 litre boot, a petrol engine and a conventional automatic. For Malaysian family use, the Xpander’s MPV layout is the clearer fit. For torque and truck dimensions, the D-MAX has the harder numbers.
Pick the Isuzu D-MAX if you want a diesel pickup with 350 Nm, rear-wheel drive and a lower RM92,199 price.
Pick the Mitsubishi Xpander if you need seven seats, a 495 litre boot and an automatic petrol MPV.
Key differences
- Price: Isuzu D-MAX RM92,199; Mitsubishi Xpander RM99,980
- Seats: Isuzu D-MAX 5; Mitsubishi Xpander 7
- Engine and fuel: Isuzu D-MAX 1,898 cc diesel; Mitsubishi Xpander 1,499 cc petrol
- Outputs: Isuzu D-MAX 148 hp/350 Nm; Mitsubishi Xpander 104 hp/141 Nm
- Transmission and drive: Isuzu D-MAX manual/RWD; Mitsubishi Xpander conventional automatic/FWD
- Size: Isuzu D-MAX 5,330 mm long with 3,125 mm wheelbase; Mitsubishi Xpander 4,475 mm long with 2,775 mm wheelbase
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 92,199✓ | RM 99,980 |
| Body type | Pickup | MPV |
| Segment | Truck/4X4 | B-Segment |
| Seats | 5 | 7 |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Diesel | Petrol |
| Engine | 1,898 cc | 1,499 cc |
| Power | 148 hp✓ | 104 hp |
| Torque | 350 Nm✓ | 141 Nm |
| Transmission | Manual | Conventional Automatic |
| Driven wheels | Rear Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,330 mm | 4,475 mm |
| Width | 1,810 mm | 1,750 mm |
| Height | 1,770 mm | 1,720 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,125 mm | 2,775 mm |
| Boot space | — | 495 L |
| Fuel tank | 76 L | 45 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 2 | 2 |
| Auto emergency braking | — | — |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 5 | 5 |
| Road tax / year | RM 399 | RM 120✓ |
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
- Much stronger torque at 350 Nm
- Larger 76 litre fuel tank
- Lower purchase price
- Five seats only
- Manual transmission only here
- Higher RM399 yearly road tax
Xpander
- Seven-seat MPV layout
- Conventional automatic gearbox
- Lower RM120 yearly road tax
- Far less torque at 141 Nm
- Smaller 45 litre fuel tank
- Costs RM7,781 more
D-MAX vs Xpander FAQ
Is the Isuzu D-MAX or Mitsubishi Xpander better?
The Mitsubishi Xpander is better for family carrying with seven seats, an automatic gearbox and 495 litres of boot space. The Isuzu D-MAX is better if you want diesel torque, rear-wheel drive and pickup dimensions.
What is the price difference?
The Mitsubishi Xpander costs RM7,781 more than the Isuzu D-MAX.
Which has more power and torque?
The Isuzu D-MAX has more of both, with 148 hp and 350 Nm. The Mitsubishi Xpander has 104 hp and 141 Nm.