Diesel · 2010–2026
Isuzu D-max
Fuel consumption, running costs and specs for the Isuzu D-max. By the official figures, the 2026 uses 7.5 L/100km, about $1,928 a year in New Zealand.

- Fuel use
- 7.5 L/100km
- 2026 official
- A year's diesel
- $1,928
- at today's prices in New Zealand
- On a full tank
- 1,015 km
- 76 L tank
- Seats
- 5
What a D-max costs to run
At today's average diesel prices, by its official fuel use, New Zealand first.
| Country | Average price today | Cost to drive | A typical year |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | $2.34/L diesel | $17.53 per 100 km | $1,928 |
| Australia | $2.87/L diesel | $21.46 per 100 km | $2,382 |
| United Kingdom | £2.00/L diesel | £24.07 per 100 miles | £1,685 |
| United States | $6.20/gal diesel | $19.74 per 100 miles | $2,665 |
A typical year: New Zealand 11,000 km (Ministry of Transport's average for a light vehicle); Australia 11,100 km (ABS Survey of Motor Vehicle Use average); United Kingdom 11,265 km (DfT National Travel Survey average of about 7,000 miles); United States 21,726 km (FHWA average of about 13,500 miles). Real costs depend on how and where you drive. Work out a particular trip.
Where the D-max ranks
RG (3rd generation), 2020–2027
Specs for the 3.0 LS-U crew cab 4x4; other versions differ a little.
About
- Body
- Ute
- Size class
- Light commercial
- Generation
- RG (3rd generation)
- Built
- 2021-2027
- Seats
- 5
- Doors
- 4
- Drive
- 4WD
Size and weight
- Length
- 5,280 mm
- Width
- 1,870 mm
- Height
- 1,810 mm
- Wheelbase
- 3,125 mm
- Ground clearance
- 240 mm
- Kerb weight
- 2,030 kg
- Towing (braked)
- 3,500 kg
- Towing (unbraked)
- 750 kg
Engine
- Engine
- 3.0 L 4-cylinder turbo diesel
- Engine size
- 2,999 cc
- Cylinders
- 4
- Aspiration
- Turbo
- Power
- 140 kW
- Torque
- 450 Nm
- Gearbox
- 6-speed automatic
Economy
- Fuel use (combined)
- 8 L/100km
- CO₂
- 210 g/km
- Fuel tank
- 76 L
- Uses AdBlue
- No
Safety
- ANCAP
- ★★★★★
- ANCAP tested
- 2020
- Euro NCAP
- ★★★★★
- Euro NCAP tested
- 2020
- Airbags
- 8
- Auto emergency braking
- Yes
Features
- Apple CarPlay
- Yes
- Android Auto
- Yes
- Adaptive cruise control
- Yes
RT (2nd generation), 2012–2019
Specs for the 3.0 LS-U crew cab 4x4; other versions differ a little.
About
- Body
- Ute
- Size class
- Light commercial
- Generation
- RT (2nd generation)
- Built
- 2012-2020
- Seats
- 5
- Doors
- 4
- Drive
- 4WD
Size and weight
- Length
- 5,295 mm
- Width
- 1,860 mm
- Height
- 1,795 mm
- Wheelbase
- 3,095 mm
- Ground clearance
- 235 mm
- Kerb weight
- 1,990 kg
- Towing (braked)
- 3,500 kg
- Towing (unbraked)
- 750 kg
Engine
- Engine
- 3.0 L 4-cylinder turbo diesel
- Engine size
- 2,999 cc
- Cylinders
- 4
- Aspiration
- Turbo
- Power
- 130 kW
- Torque
- 430 Nm
- Gearbox
- 6-speed automatic
Economy
- Fuel use (combined)
- 8.1 L/100km
- CO₂
- 214 g/km
- Fuel tank
- 76 L
Safety
- ANCAP
- ★★★★★
- ANCAP tested
- 2017
- Airbags
- 6
TF (1st generation), 2008–2011
Specs for the 3.0 LS crew cab 4x4; other versions differ a little.
About
- Body
- Ute
- Size class
- Light commercial
- Generation
- TF (1st generation)
- Built
- 2008-2011
- Seats
- 5
- Doors
- 4
- Drive
- 4WD
Size and weight
- Length
- 5,035 mm
- Width
- 1,800 mm
- Height
- 1,735 mm
- Wheelbase
- 3,050 mm
- Kerb weight
- 1,900 kg
- Towing (braked)
- 3,000 kg
Engine
- Engine
- 3.0 L 4-cylinder turbo diesel
- Engine size
- 2,999 cc
- Cylinders
- 4
- Aspiration
- Turbo
- Power
- 120 kW
- Torque
- 360 Nm
- Gearbox
- 4-speed automatic
Economy
- Fuel use (combined)
- 9.1 L/100km
- Fuel tank
- 76 L
Official figures by year
From the US EPA, the UK's DfT and NZTA, newest first.
| Year | Fuel | Uses | UK | US | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Diesel | 7.5 L/100km | 38 mpg | 31 mpg | — |
| 2025 | Diesel | 7.8 L/100km | 36 mpg | 30 mpg | — |
| 2024 | Diesel | 7.9 L/100km | 36 mpg | 30 mpg | — |
| 2023 | Diesel | 7.9 L/100km | 36 mpg | 30 mpg | — |
| 2022 | Diesel | 7.9 L/100km | 36 mpg | 30 mpg | — |
| 2021 | Diesel | 7.9 L/100km | 36 mpg | 30 mpg | — |
| 2020 | Diesel | 7.9 L/100km | 36 mpg | 30 mpg | — |
| 2019 | Diesel | 7.8 L/100km | 36 mpg | 30 mpg | — |
| 2018 | Diesel | 7.8 L/100km | 36 mpg | 30 mpg | — |
| 2017 | Diesel | 7.9 L/100km | 36 mpg | 30 mpg | — |
| 2016 | Diesel | 8.2 L/100km | 35 mpg | 29 mpg | — |
| 2015 | Diesel | 8.2 L/100km | 34 mpg | 29 mpg | — |
| 2014 | Diesel | 8.3 L/100km | 34 mpg | 28 mpg | — |
| 2013 | Diesel | 8.2 L/100km | 34 mpg | 29 mpg | — |
| 2012 | Diesel | 8.4 L/100km | 34 mpg | 28 mpg | — |
| 2011 | Diesel | 8.6 L/100km | 33 mpg | 27 mpg | — |
| 2010 | Diesel | 8.5 L/100km | 33 mpg | 28 mpg | — |
Isuzu D-max questions
What is the fuel consumption of the Isuzu D-max?
The 2026 Isuzu D-max uses 7.5 L/100km by its official figures. Each year's figures are listed below.
How much does a Isuzu D-max cost to run a year in New Zealand?
About $1,928 a year at today's average diesel price of $2.34/L and a typical year's driving in New Zealand.
How far does a Isuzu D-max go on a full tank?
About 1,015 km from its 76 L tank at its official fuel use.
How much can a Isuzu D-max tow?
3,500 kg braked, for the 3.0 LS-U crew cab 4x4.
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