Verdict
At RM103,121, the D-MAX costs RM3,321 more than the RM99,800 Porta EV. That extra outlay gets 161 hp, 400 Nm and all-wheel drive, while the locally assembled Porta EV uses a 101 hp/180 Nm rear motor, a 41.9 kWh battery and claims 300 km of range. The Porta’s RM50 annual road tax undercuts the D-MAX’s RM571. Choose by job: the D-MAX is the manual diesel four-wheel-drive route, while the Porta is the cargo-focused EV with 6.5 m3 of space, dual sliding doors and a reverse camera.
The D-MAX 3.0L 4x4 X-Terrain (RM162,938) sits above every Porta EV variant here, so the verdict compares the closest-priced pairing — use the selectors above to match any two trims.
Pick the Isuzu D-MAX if you need 400 Nm, all-wheel drive and a 5-year/150,000 km manufacturer warranty.
Pick the Wuling Porta EV if you need 6.5 m3 of cargo space, 300 km EV range and much lower annual road tax.
Key differences
- Price: Isuzu D-MAX RM103,121; Wuling Porta EV RM99,800.
- Power and torque: Isuzu D-MAX 161 hp and 400 Nm; Wuling Porta EV 101 hp and 180 Nm.
- Driveline: Isuzu D-MAX all-wheel drive; Wuling Porta EV rear-wheel drive.
- Annual road tax: Isuzu D-MAX RM571; Wuling Porta EV RM50.
- Length: Isuzu D-MAX 5,330 mm; Wuling Porta EV 5,010 mm.
- Warranty mileage: Isuzu D-MAX 150,000 km over five years; Wuling Porta EV 120,000 km over five years.
D-MAX
- 161 hp and 400 Nm diesel engine.
- All-wheel drive with a six-speed manual.
- Five-year/150,000 km manufacturer warranty.
- Costs RM3,321 more.
- RM571 annual road tax versus RM50.
- No rear parking sensors or reverse camera.
Porta EV
- 41.9 kWh battery with 300 km EV range.
- 6.5 m3 cargo bay and 1,165 kg payload.
- Rear parking sensors, reverse camera and dual sliding side doors.
- 101 hp and 180 Nm versus the D-MAX's 161 hp and 400 Nm.
- Rear-wheel drive instead of all-wheel drive.
- Five-year manufacturer warranty is limited to 120,000 km, versus 150,000 km.
What the D-MAX has over the Porta EV
What the Porta EV has over the D-MAX
Based on the published spec sheets of the selected variants — a blank field on one side can also mean unlisted data.
The D-MAX's wheelbase is 75 mm longer, which usually translates to more rear legroom.
Representative body-type outlines, drawn to scale from each car's length and height.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM103,121 | RM99,800✓ |
| Body type | Pickup | Commercial |
| Segment | Truck/4X4 | Commercial |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM571 | RM50✓ |
| Monthly instalment (est.) | RM1,055/mo | RM1,020/mo✓ |
| Insurance / year (est.) | RM2,994 | RM2,843✓ |
| Fuel or electricity / year (est.) | — | RM1,241 |
| Energy cost / 100 km (est.) | — | RM6.21 |
| 5-year running costs (est.) | — | RM20,668 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC with Variable Geometry Turbocharger and Common-Rail Direct Injection | 400V architecture |
| Capacity | 2,164 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 161 hp at 3,600 rpm | — |
| Torque | 400 Nm | — |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | — |
| Fuel | Diesel | Electric |
| Bore × Stroke | 80 mm × 94.4 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 16.5 | — |
| Number of Motors | — | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 101 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 180 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | — | 41.9 kWh |
| EV Range | — | 300 km |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Manual | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 6-speed Manual | Single-speed Automatic |
| Gears | 6 | — |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| Top Speed | — | 115 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,330 mm | 5,010 mm |
| Width | 1,810 mm | 1,800 mm |
| Height | 1,770 mm | 1,960 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,125 mm | 3,050 mm |
| Weight | 1,805 kg | 1,565 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 76 litres | — |
| Doors | 2 | 5 |
| Seats | 2 | 2 |
| Front Tyre | 205R16C | 195/70R15C |
| Rear Tyre | 205R16C | 195/70R15C |
| Spare Tyre | Full Size | Full Size |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Thailand (CBU) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Leaf Springs | Leaf Springs (5-leaf) |
| Front Wheels | 16" Steel Wheels | 15" Steel with Wheel Cap |
| Rear Wheels | 16" Steel Wheels | 15" Steel with Wheel Cap |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Hydraulic Power Steering) | Electric Power Steering |
| Chassis Notes | — | Cargo 6.5 m3 (2,830 x 1,680 x 1,365 mm); payload 1,165 kg; GVW 2,730 kg; front disc / rear drum brakes |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 2 (Driver and Passenger) | 2 (Driver and Passenger) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | — |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seat Belts | 2 Three-point | — |
| Lane-keeping Assist | No | No |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | — |
| Safety Notes | — | Brake assist, traction control, VDC/VSC, low-speed pedestrian alarm; 83% ultra-high-strength steel cage-type body |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Halogen Reflector | LED |
| Taillamps | Normal Bulb | Halogen |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Manual Adjustable, Driver's Seat Height Adjustable | 2 Fabric Seats, 4-way Manual Adjustment |
| Front Air-con | Manual Air-con | Electronic Air Conditioning |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front | USB Port |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | — |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front | Yes |
| Audio | Radio with Bluetooth, USB and Two Speakers | 8" Head Unit with Bluetooth and USB, 3.5" TFT Cluster |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Driver Side One Touch Up and Down | Dual Power Windows, Driver Auto with Anti-pinch |
| Engine Start | Manual Key Ignition | Keyed Ignition |
| Locks | Remote Control Activation | Remote Central Locking (Integrated Key) |
| Steering Audio Control | — | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | — |
| Boot Operation | — | Manual Barn Doors, 270-degree Opening |
| Parking Sensor Rear | — | Yes |
| Reverse Camera | — | Yes |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Power Door | — | Dual Sliding Side Doors (777 mm) |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Backlit Analogue | Digital/Analogue |
| Parking Brake | Handbrake | Handbrake |
| Convenience Notes | — | Rotary gear selector; dual sliding side doors (777 mm); 8-inch head unit in English, Chinese and Malay; 7 kW wallbox (RM3,500) free with early-bird bookings, along with a three-pin charger and 3-year/60,000 km scheduled maintenance |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 150,000 km✓ | 120,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | — | EV battery cell 6-yr/300,000 km; drive motor, EV battery and BMS 5-yr/200,000 km |
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. Running-cost estimates assume 20,000 km/year. Fuel at RM1.99/litre (RON95, subsidised). Electricity at RM0.44/kWh (TNB domestic, home charging); public DC charging costs around RM1.30/kWh. Charging times estimated from battery capacity and peak charging rates. Insurance: comprehensive motor tariff, no NCD. Instalment: 10% down, 2.5% flat rate, 9 years. Prices checked October 2026.
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Is the Isuzu D-MAX or Wuling Porta EV better?
The D-MAX is better for buyers needing 400 Nm and all-wheel drive. The Porta EV is better for commercial cargo work needing 6.5 m3 of space, 1,165 kg payload, 300 km range and RM50 annual road tax.
What is the price difference?
The Isuzu D-MAX costs RM3,321 more than the Wuling Porta EV.
Which one has more cargo space?
The Wuling Porta EV has a stated 6.5 m3 cargo bay measuring 2,830 x 1,680 x 1,365 mm, plus a 1,165 kg payload rating. It also has dual 777 mm sliding side doors and 270-degree-opening rear barn doors.
Which one is locally assembled?
The Porta EV is assembled in Malaysia (CKD), while the D-MAX is fully imported (CBU) from Thailand. Local assembly generally helps pricing and spare-parts supply, and CKD programmes usually signal a longer-term commitment to the model here.