Verdict
At RM60,411, the RT is the far cheaper, simpler work truck, but the RM42,710 jump to the G Facelift 2 buys a decisive 161 hp and 400 Nm against 78 hp and 176 Nm, plus a six-speed manual and all-wheel drive. It also gets two airbags, ABS/EBD, stability control and a five-year/150,000 km warranty, where the RT has no such listed safety systems and a three-year/100,000 km cover. The G Facelift 2 even has lower annual road tax at RM571 versus RM839. The RT is 115 mm wider and CKD, but its five-speed rear-wheel-drive layout is the clear compromise.
Pick the T if RM60,411 affordability matters more than power, all-wheel drive and the added safety equipment.
Pick the G Facelift 2 if you need 400 Nm, all-wheel drive, six manual ratios and the longer five-year/150,000 km warranty.
Key differences
- Price: RT RM60,411; G Facelift 2 RM103,121.
- Power: RT 78 hp at 3,900 rpm; G Facelift 2 161 hp at 3,600 rpm.
- Torque: RT 176 Nm at 1,800 rpm; G Facelift 2 400 Nm.
- Drivetrain and gearbox: RT rear-wheel drive with five-speed manual; G Facelift 2 all-wheel drive with six-speed manual.
- Safety: RT has no listed airbags, ABS/EBD or stability control; G Facelift 2 has two airbags, ABS/EBD and stability control.
- Warranty: RT three years/100,000 km; G Facelift 2 five years/150,000 km.
RT
- RM42,710 lower purchase price
- CKD assembly in Malaysia
- 1,860 mm width versus 1,810 mm
- 78 hp and 176 Nm versus 161 hp and 400 Nm
- Five-speed rear-wheel-drive layout versus six-speed all-wheel drive
- No listed airbags, ABS/EBD or stability control
RG Facelift 2
- 161 hp and 400 Nm turbodiesel
- Six-speed manual and all-wheel drive
- Two airbags, ABS/EBD, stability control and five-year/150,000 km warranty
- Costs RM42,710 more
- 1,810 mm body is 50 mm narrower than the RT
What the RG Facelift 2 has over the RT
Based on the published spec sheets of the selected variants — a blank field on one side can also mean unlisted data.
The RT is 50 mm wider — more shoulder room, but a tighter fit in parking bays.
Representative body-type outlines, drawn to scale from each car's length and height.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM60,411✓ | RM103,121 |
| Body type | Pickup | Pickup |
| Segment | Truck/4X4 | Truck/4X4 |
| Assembly | CKD | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM839 | RM571✓ |
| Monthly instalment (est.) | RM615/mo✓ | RM1,055/mo |
| Insurance / year (est.) | RM1,917✓ | RM2,994 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC turbodiesel | 16-valve DOHC with Variable Geometry Turbocharger and Common-Rail Direct Injection |
| Capacity | 2,499 cc | 2,164 cc |
| Horsepower | 78 hp at 3,900 rpm | 161 hp at 3,600 rpm✓ |
| Torque | 176 Nm at 1,800 rpm | 400 Nm✓ |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Diesel | Diesel |
| Bore × Stroke | 93 mm × 92 mm | 80 mm × 94.4 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 18.5 | 16.5 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Manual | Manual |
| Transmission Name | 5 M/T | 6-speed Manual |
| Gears | 5 | 6 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Eaton | — |
| Driveline | Rear Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,215 mm | 5,330 mm |
| Width | 1,860 mm | 1,810 mm |
| Height | 1,780 mm | 1,770 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,095 mm | 3,125 mm |
| Weight | — | 1,805 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 76 litres | 76 litres |
| Doors | 2 | 2 |
| Seats | 2 | 2 |
| Front Tyre | 195R15C | 205R16C |
| Rear Tyre | 195R15C | 205R16C |
| Spare Tyre | Full Size | Full Size |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Thailand (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | Double Wishbones |
| Rear Suspension | Leaf Springs | Leaf Springs |
| Front Wheels | 15" Steel | 16" Steel Wheels |
| Rear Wheels | 15" Steel | 16" Steel Wheels |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Hydraulic Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Hydraulic Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | — | 2 (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 Reflectors | Halogen Reflector |
| Taillamps | Normal Bulb | Normal Bulb |
| Front Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Manual Adjustable | Manual Adjustable, Driver's Seat Height Adjustable |
| Front Air-con | Manual Air-con | Manual Air-con |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front | 1 Front |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 3 Front | 2 Front |
| Audio | Not Specified | Radio with Bluetooth, USB and Two Speakers |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Two Windows | Driver Side One Touch Up and Down |
| Engine Start | Manual Key | Manual Key Ignition |
| Locks | Remote Control Activation | Remote Control Activation |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | — | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | — | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | — | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | — | Backlit Analogue |
| Parking Brake | — | Handbrake |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 100,000 km | 150,000 km✓ |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 3 years | 5 years✓ |
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). Insurance: comprehensive motor tariff, no NCD. Instalment: 10% down, 2.5% flat rate, 9 years. Prices checked November 2026.
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RT vs RG Facelift 2 FAQ
Is the Isuzu D-MAX RT or Isuzu D-MAX RG Facelift 2 better?
The G Facelift 2 is the more capable choice: it has 161 hp, 400 Nm, all-wheel drive, a six-speed manual and listed active safety systems. The RT makes sense chiefly for its much lower RM60,411 price.
What is the price difference?
The G Facelift 2 costs RM42,710 more than the RT, based on prices of RM103,121 and RM60,411 respectively.
Which one has the longer warranty?
The G Facelift 2 has the longer manufacturer warranty at five years or 150,000 km. The RT is covered for three years or 100,000 km.
Which one is locally assembled?
The RT is assembled in Malaysia (CKD), while the RG Facelift 2 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.