android, isuzu d-max v-cross vs toyota hilux legend – battle of the r800,000 bakkies

The new Isuzu D-Max recently went on sale in South Africa and right at the top sits the all-new V-Cross model.

This high-end bakkie sells for R814,700 – meaning it’s both cheaper and newer than Toyota’s current flagship, the Hilux Legend RS.

As such, the Toyota that closest aligns with the new Isuzu in terms of specifications is the R842,900 2.8GD-6 Legend Auto.

While not the priciest specification in the family, this derivative is still the fourth most-expensive Hilux you can currently buy.

Below, we compare these R800,000 bakkies head-to-head.

Class-leading capabilities

The D-Max V-Cross and Hilux Legend are on equal footing when it comes to utilitarian credentials, likely due to their similar drivetrains.

The Isuzu gets a 3.0-litre, turbo-diesel unit paired to an eight-speed automatic transmission, the combination putting out 140kW and 450Nm.

At the other end, the Toyota makes do with a 2.8-litre, turbo-diesel motor with a six-speed auto-box, generating a higher 150kW and 500Nm.

With its smaller engine it also registers a combined fuel consumption of 8.0l/100km – compared to the Isuzu’s 8.1l/100km – while both can tow up to a maximum of 3,500kg.

They are also quite close in terms of external dimensions, with both wearing 18-inch alloy wheels and the D-Max only being 8mm longer, 20mm narrower, and 5mm lower than the Hilux.

However, for all their similarities, these rugged competitors also have their differences.

While both send drive to all four wheels via a part-time, shift-on-the-fly, all-wheel-drive system, the Isuzu gets front and rear differentials whereas the Hilux only sees a rear-mounted limited-slip diff.

Furthermore, the V-Cross supports a payload capacity of 970kg and offers an 800mm water wading depth – which beats the Legend’s 775kg and 700mm.

The Toyota does have a ground clearance of 286mm, though, which is far above the Isuzu’s 232mm.

android, isuzu d-max v-cross vs toyota hilux legend – battle of the r800,000 bakkies

Car-like cabins

These top-of-the-line bakkies are about as premium as vehicles that are meant to conquer the great outdoors can get.

As a result, they boast luxurious cabins comparable to that of passenger cars – providing leather seats, dual-zone climate control, multifunction steering wheels, rain-sensing wipers, automatic LED lights with headlight leveling, keyless entry and start, electric driver seats, adaptive cruise control, and touchscreen infotainment systems with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.

A host of assistance systems are standard on either, too, comprising lane-keep assist, lane departure alert, hill-start assist, hill-descent assist, trailer sway control, all-round parking sensors, and ABS with brake assist.

Once again they are set apart by the finer details, though, and there is no clear winner.

The Isuzu offers a few features the Toyota does not, such as automatic high-beam adjustment, walk-away door locks, and in-cabin Wi-Fi.

Additionally, the newcomer is equipped with blind-spot monitoring, occupant detection sensors, 360-degree cameras, rear radar with cross-traffic alert, forward collision warnings, autonomous emergency braking, lane departure prevention, driver condition monitoring, pedal misapplication mitigation, and eight airbags.

The Toyota then comes back with a JBL stereo, support for Toyota Connect online services, an electric front passenger seat, a reverse camera, and seven airbags.

Price

The new Isuzu D-Max 3.0TD Double Cab V-Cross 4×4 has a South African starting price of R814,700.

This includes a 5-year/120,000km warranty, a 5-year/90,000km service plan, and 5-year/120,000km roadside assistance.

The Toyota Hilux 2.8GD-6 Double Cab 4×4 Legend Auto has a South African starting price of R842,900.

Along with this, buyers get a 3-year/100,000km warranty and a 9-services/90,000km service plan.


Isuzu D-Max V-Cross

android, isuzu d-max v-cross vs toyota hilux legend – battle of the r800,000 bakkies
android, isuzu d-max v-cross vs toyota hilux legend – battle of the r800,000 bakkies
android, isuzu d-max v-cross vs toyota hilux legend – battle of the r800,000 bakkies
android, isuzu d-max v-cross vs toyota hilux legend – battle of the r800,000 bakkies
android, isuzu d-max v-cross vs toyota hilux legend – battle of the r800,000 bakkies
android, isuzu d-max v-cross vs toyota hilux legend – battle of the r800,000 bakkies
android, isuzu d-max v-cross vs toyota hilux legend – battle of the r800,000 bakkies


Toyota Hilux Legend

android, isuzu d-max v-cross vs toyota hilux legend – battle of the r800,000 bakkies
android, isuzu d-max v-cross vs toyota hilux legend – battle of the r800,000 bakkies
android, isuzu d-max v-cross vs toyota hilux legend – battle of the r800,000 bakkies
android, isuzu d-max v-cross vs toyota hilux legend – battle of the r800,000 bakkies
android, isuzu d-max v-cross vs toyota hilux legend – battle of the r800,000 bakkies
android, isuzu d-max v-cross vs toyota hilux legend – battle of the r800,000 bakkies
android, isuzu d-max v-cross vs toyota hilux legend – battle of the r800,000 bakkies


Keyword: Isuzu D-Max V-Cross vs Toyota Hilux Legend – Battle of the R800,000 bakkies

CAR'S NEWS RELATED

Would I recommend a Toyota Hyryder after driving it for a year?

Its hybrid powertrain is its biggest strength not only for its fuel efficiency but also for its super responsiveness. BHPian S2!!! recently shared this with other enthusiasts. 1 year, 12,000km update Most of my observations are similar to what I have shared in my previous posts. So this time, ...

View more: Would I recommend a Toyota Hyryder after driving it for a year?

Watch This Toyota GR Corolla Go Absolutely Wild On A Dirt Back Road

This is the only correct way to drive your rally-inspired all-wheel drive hot hatch.

View more: Watch This Toyota GR Corolla Go Absolutely Wild On A Dirt Back Road

The First All-New Toyota Tacoma In Over Eight Years Starts At $32,995

Image: Toyota Toyota seems to be very aware of just how anticipated and popular the 2024 Tacoma is going to be. It’s trickled out information about the truck for months now. Probably the most anticipated information – just how much this thing going to cost – is finally here. ...

View more: The First All-New Toyota Tacoma In Over Eight Years Starts At $32,995

Here’s Everything You Get In The Base 2024 Toyota Tacoma

The steel wheels say “work truck,” but adaptive cruise and push-button start were the stuff of luxury cars only a few years ago.

View more: Here’s Everything You Get In The Base 2024 Toyota Tacoma

Toyota to sell massive $4.7B stake in top supplier as it looks to catch up in EV race

Toyota is securing substantial funding as it looks to catch up in the EV race. Sources close to the matter say Toyota and its affiliates will sell a stake of around $4.7B in Denso, the second-largest global auto supplier. Toyota plans to sell around 10% (roughly $4.7 billion) of ...

View more: Toyota to sell massive $4.7B stake in top supplier as it looks to catch up in EV race

The Crown Signia Is A Wagon Regardless Of What Toyota Says

Image: Toyota American car buyers, for the most part, are not fans of wagons. The long roof body style has almost disappeared from the U.S. car market with only a few models remaining. There is the ever-popular Subaru Outback, and some more expensive options from Audi, Mercedes, and Volvo. ...

View more: The Crown Signia Is A Wagon Regardless Of What Toyota Says

Five most affordable automatic cars in South Africa

Suzuki S-Presso 1.0 GL Auto – R188,900 Renault Kwid 1.0 Zen Auto – R212,999 Proton Saga 1.3 Standard Auto – R224,900 Suzuki Celerio 1.0 GL Auto – R225,900 Toyota Vitz 1.0 XR Auto – R239,900 When it comes to city driving, an automatic gearbox is one of the best ...

View more: Five most affordable automatic cars in South Africa

2024 Toyota Tacoma First Drive: A Sure Bet Remains So

•    Auto123 gets in a first drive of the 2024 Toyota Tacoma. Toronto, ON – This past May, Toyota unveiled the new generation of its Tacoma pickup truck. That happened in Hawaii, an exotic locale to be sure, but it happens to be where the model has been the best-selling ...

View more: 2024 Toyota Tacoma First Drive: A Sure Bet Remains So

The 2024 Toyota Tacoma Starts At $32,995

The 2024 Toyota Tacoma Adds Some Polish But Keeps The Fun

Toyota Selling Shorty Land Cruiser 70 For $46,000 But There’s A Catch

Exclusive: Toyota group companies plan $4.7 billion sale of Denso stake

Exploring the unseen beauty of Kashmir: A drive along the LoC

New Isuzu 3S Centre Opens In Kluang

Jabatan Pendaftaran Negara Picks Isuzu D-Max For Use In Remote Areas

2024 Toyota Camry NASCAR Cup Series Contender Gets The Road Car's New Looks

The Only New Toyota Camry That Won't Be A Hybrid Is Racing In NASCAR

New Toyota Hilux Champ – Engines and interior revealed

You Can Buy Toyota's Tiny $13,000 Work Truck But Not In The US

Kia Sonet Vs Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder Price, Engine Specs & Dimensions Comparison

OTHER CAR NEWS

; Top List in the World https://www.pinterest.com/newstopcar/pins/
Top Best Sushi Restaurants in SeoulTop Best Caribbean HoneymoonsTop Most Beautiful Islands in PeruTop Best Outdoor Grill BrandsTop Best Global Seafood RestaurantsTop Foods to Boost Your Immune SystemTop Best Foods to Fight HemorrhoidsTop Foods That Pack More Potassium Than a BananaTop Best Healthy Foods to Gain Weight FastTop Best Cosmetic Brands in the U.STop Best Destinations for Food Lovers in EuropeTop Best Foods High in Vitamin ATop Best Foods to Lower Your Blood SugarTop Best Things to Do in LouisianaTop Best Cities to Visit in New YorkTop Best Makeup Addresses In PennsylvaniaTop Reasons to Visit NorwayTop Most Beautiful Islands In The WorldTop Best Law Universities in the WorldTop Richest Sportsmen In The WorldTop Biggest Aquariums In The WorldTop Best Peruvian Restaurants In MiamiTop Best Road Trips From MiamiTop Best Places to Visit in MarylandTop Best Places to Visit in North CarolinaTop Best Electric Cars For KidsTop Best Swedish Brands in The USTop Best Skincare Brands in AmericaTop Best American Lipstick BrandsTop Michelin-starred Restaurants in MiamiTop Best Secluded Getaways From MiamiTop Best Things To Do On A Rainy Day In MiamiTop Most Instagrammable Places In MiamiTop Interesting Facts about FlorenceTop Facts About The First Roman Emperor - AugustusTop Best Japanese FoodsTop Most Beautiful Historical Sites in IsraelTop Best Places To Visit In Holy SeeTop Best Hawaiian IslandsTop Reasons to Visit PortugalTop Best Hotels In L.A. With Free Wi-FiTop Best Scenic Drives in MiamiTop Best Vegan Restaurants in BerlinTop Most Interesting Attractions In WalesTop Health Benefits of a Vegan DietTop Best Thai Restaurant in Las VegasTop Most Beautiful Forests in SwitzerlandTop Best Global Universities in GermanyTop Most Beautiful Lakes in GuyanaTop Best Things To Do in IdahoTop Things to Know Before Traveling to North MacedoniaTop Best German Sunglasses BrandsTop Highest Mountains In FranceTop Biggest Hydroelectric Plants in AmericaTop Best Spa Hotels in NYCTop The World's Scariest BridgeTop Largest Hotels In AmericaTop Most Famous Festivals in JordanTop Best European Restaurants in MunichTop Best Japanese Hiking Boot BrandsTop Best Universities in PolandTop Best Tips for Surfing the Web Safely and AnonymouslyTop Most Valuable Football Clubs in EuropeTop Highest Mountains In ColombiaTop Real-Life Characters of Texas RisingTop Best Beaches in GuatelamaTop Things About DR Congo You Should KnowTop Best Korean Reality & Variety ShowsTop Best RockstarsTop Most Beautiful Waterfalls in GermanyTop Best Fountain Pen Ink BrandsTop Best European Restaurants in ChicagoTop Best Fighter Jets in the WorldTop Best Three-Wheel MotorcyclesTop Most Beautiful Lakes in ManitobaTop Best Dive Sites in VenezuelaTop Best Websites For Art StudentsTop Best Japanese Instant Noodle BrandsTop Best Comedy Manhwa (Webtoons)Top Best Japanese Sunglasses BrandsTop Most Expensive Air Jordan SneakersTop Health Benefits of CucumberTop Famous Universities in SwedenTop Most Popular Films Starring Jo Jung-sukTop Interesting Facts about CougarsTop Best Hospitals for Hip Replacement in the USATop Most Expensive DefendersTop Health Benefits of GooseberriesTop Health Benefits of ParsnipsTop Best Foods and Drinks in LondonTop Health Benefits of Rosehip TeaTop Best Air Fryers for Low-fat CookingTop Most Asked Teacher Interview Questions with AnswersTop Best Shopping Malls in ZurichTop The Most Beautiful Botanical Gardens In L.A.Top Best Mexican Restaurants in Miami for Carb-loading rightTop Best Energy Companies in GermanyTop Best Garage HeatersTop Largest Banks in IrelandTop Leading Provider - Audit and Assurance In The USTop Best Jewelry Brands in IndiaTop Prettiest Streets in the UKTop Best Lakes to Visit in TunisiaTop Highest Mountains in Israel