Isuzu D-MAX 1.9L 4x2 Low-Ride vs 1.9L 4x4 Single Cab
Verdict
At RM92,199 versus RM98,949, the 4x4 Single Cab asks RM6,750 more than the 4x2 Low-Ride. That money buys all-wheel drive, not extra engine output, space, airbags or a bigger tank: both use the same 1,898 cc diesel with 148 hp and 350 Nm, a manual gearbox, 76-litre tank and RM399 annual road tax. The catch is cabin use. The Low-Ride seats five; the Single Cab seats two. For private use, the cheaper truck makes more sense. For site work where traction matters, the 4x4 earns its keep.
Pick the Isuzu D-MAX 1.9L 4x2 Low-Ride if you need five seats, rear-wheel drive is enough and you want the same 148 hp/350 Nm engine for less money.
Pick the Isuzu D-MAX 1.9L 4x4 Single Cab if you can live with two seats and need all-wheel-drive traction for work sites, plantations or rough access roads.
Key differences
- Price: RM92,199 for the 4x2 Low-Ride vs RM98,949 for the 4x4 Single Cab
- Seats: 5 in the 4x2 Low-Ride vs 2 in the 4x4 Single Cab
- Driven wheels: rear-wheel drive in the 4x2 Low-Ride vs all-wheel drive in the 4x4 Single Cab
- Engine output: 148 hp and 350 Nm in the 4x2 Low-Ride vs 148 hp and 350 Nm in the 4x4 Single Cab
- Size: 5,330 mm long, 1,810 mm wide, 1,770 mm tall for both variants
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 92,199✓ | RM 98,949 |
| Body type | Pickup | Pickup |
| Segment | Truck/4X4 | Truck/4X4 |
| Seats | 5 | 2 |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Diesel | Diesel |
| Engine | 1,898 cc | 1,898 cc |
| Power | 148 hp | 148 hp |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Transmission | Manual | Manual |
| Driven wheels | Rear Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,330 mm | 5,330 mm |
| Width | 1,810 mm | 1,810 mm |
| Height | 1,770 mm | 1,770 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,125 mm | 3,125 mm |
| Fuel tank | 76 L | 76 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 2 | 2 |
| Auto emergency braking | — | — |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 5 | 5 |
| Road tax / year | RM 399 | 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.
1.9L 4x2 Low-Ride
- Seats five people
- RM6,750 cheaper
- Same 148 hp and 350 Nm
- Rear-wheel drive only
- No auto emergency braking
- Same two airbags as the pricier variant
1.9L 4x4 Single Cab
- All-wheel drive traction
- Same 1.9-litre diesel output
- Same 76-litre fuel tank
- Costs more than the Low-Ride
- Two seats only
- No extra power or airbags
1.9L 4x2 Low-Ride vs 1.9L 4x4 Single Cab FAQ
Is the Isuzu D-MAX 1.9L 4x2 Low-Ride or Isuzu D-MAX 1.9L 4x4 Single Cab better?
The 4x2 Low-Ride is better for most private buyers because it seats five and has the same 148 hp/350 Nm engine for less money. The 4x4 Single Cab is the better work truck if all-wheel drive matters more than passenger space.
What is the price difference?
The Isuzu D-MAX 1.9L 4x4 Single Cab costs RM6,750 more than the Isuzu D-MAX 1.9L 4x2 Low-Ride.
Do they use the same engine and gearbox?
Yes. Both use a 1,898 cc diesel engine with 148 hp and 350 Nm, paired with a manual transmission. The drivetrain differs: the Low-Ride is rear-wheel drive, while the Single Cab is all-wheel drive.