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Isuzu D-Max vs Mahindra Thar Roxx

Prices, specs and on-road cost, side by side. Updated 8 Oct 2026.

Isuzu D-Max
Mahindra Thar Roxx

Isuzu

D-Max

From ₹10.19 Lakh

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Mahindra

Thar Roxx

From ₹12.52 Lakh

Full Thar Roxx page Change
Isuzu D-MaxD-Max CBC HR 2.0 (Chassis Cab) · ₹10.19 Lakh
Mahindra Thar RoxxMX1 Diesel MT 2WD · ₹14.23 Lakh

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price D-Max: ₹10.19 Lakh (ahead) Thar Roxx: ₹14.23 Lakh D-Max ₹4.04 lakh cheaper
Safety D-Max: Not rated yet Thar Roxx: 5 stars (ahead) ASEAN NCAP and Bharat NCAP
Mileage D-Max: 12.4 kmpl Thar Roxx: 15.2 kmpl (ahead) ARAI claim
Power D-Max: 78 hp Thar Roxx: 152–175 PS (ahead) Torque 176 vs 380 Nm
Versions D-Max: 4 Thar Roxx: 18 (ahead) Only Thar Roxx: petrol, manual

Pick the D-Max for the lower price.

Pick the Thar Roxx for the 5-star safety rating, better claimed mileage, more power and more versions.

Spec by spec

Price

Ex-showroom
₹10.19 Lakh
₹14.23 Lakh
On-road in
₹12.16 Lakh
₹16.86 Lakh
EMI, 5 years, 20% down
₹20,429 a month
₹28,327 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain
Diesel, manual
Diesel, manual
Power
78 hp
152–175 PS
Torque
176 Nm
380 Nm
Gearbox
Manual
Manual
Mileage
12.4 kmpl
15.2 kmpl

Vehicle Details

Body Type
Pickup Truck
5-Door Mid-Size Luxury Off-Road SUV
Seating Capacity
2 Seater (base cargo variant), 5 Seater (Hi-Lander, V-Cross crew cab)
5 Seats
Fuel Type
Diesel
Not listed

Engine & Performance

Base/Hi-Lander Engine
2499 cc, 4-cylinder VGT intercooled diesel
Not listed
V-Cross Engine
1.9-litre, 4-cylinder turbo-diesel
Not listed
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 Litres
Not listed
Emission Standard
BS VI 2.0
Not listed
Fuel Type
Not listed
Diesel / Petrol
Displacement
Not listed
1,997 cc (2.0L mStallion Turbo Petrol) / 2,184 cc (2.2L mHawk Diesel)
Engine Config
Not listed
2.0L mStallion Direct-Injection Turbo Petrol (177 PS & 380 Nm) / 2.2L mHawk 4-Cylinder Common Rail Turbo Diesel (175 PS & 370 Nm on 4x4 / 152 PS on RWD)
Drivetrain
Not listed
4x4 with 4XPLOR Intelligent Terrain Modes (Snow, Sand, Mud) + Electronic Locking Rear Differential (ELR) + Crawl Smart + Intelli-Turn (reduces turning radius by locking inner wheel) / or RWD
0-100
Not listed
9.8 sec (Petrol AT) / 10.4 sec (Diesel 4x4)
Top Speed
Not listed
175 km/h

Transmission & Hybrid

Base Transmission
5-Speed Manual
Not listed
V-Cross Transmission
6-Speed Manual or 6-Speed Torque Converter Automatic (automatic offered on top two variants)
Not listed
Drivetrain
RWD (base), 4WD (Hi-Lander, V-Cross)
Not listed
Transmission
Not listed
6-Speed Manual / 6-Speed Automatic Transmission (Aisin 6-Speed Torque Converter with Sequential Shift)
Gears
Not listed
6
Paddles
Not listed
No
Hybrid
Not listed
None

Brakes, Wheels & Suspension

Front Suspension
Double Wishbone
Independent Double Wishbone Front Suspension with Coil Springs & Frequency Selective Damping (FSD) + Hydraulic Rebound Stops (HRS)
Rear Suspension
Leaf Spring
Watts Linkage 5-Link Rigid Rear Axle with FSD Shock Absorbers & Penta-Link Geometry (Superior Ride Comfort, Eliminates Bounciness)
Front Brakes
Ventilated Disc
Ventilated Disc Brakes (Front 303 mm)
Rear Brakes
Drum
Solid Disc Brakes (Rear 285 mm) - All 4 Disc Brakes Standard across all variants
Wheel Size
16-inch (base)
Not listed
Tyre Size
205 R16C, Radial Tubeless (base)
255/60 R19 (or 255/65 R18) All-Terrain Tubeless Radial
Steering
Power-Assisted, Tilt-Adjustable
Not listed
Turning Radius
6.3 metres
Not listed
Wheel Type
Not listed
19-inch Diamond-Cut Dual-Tone Alloy Wheels (AX7L) / 18-inch Alloys
Spare Wheel
Not listed
Tailgate-Mounted Full Size 19-inch Matching Alloy Spare Wheel with Cover

Dimensions & Capacities

Length
5375 mm
4,428 mm (+443 mm length over 3-Door)
Width
1860 mm
1,870 mm
Height
1800 mm
1,923 mm
Wheelbase
2590 mm
2,850 mm (+400 mm longer wheelbase for expansive 5-seater cabin)
Ground Clearance (Unladen)
220 mm
Not listed
Kerb Weight
1750 kg
1,950 kg - 2,050 kg
Gross Weight
2990 kg
Not listed
Payload Capacity
1710 kg
Not listed
Cargo Bed Volume
1495 Litres
Not listed
Ground Clearance
Not listed
217 mm (Unladen Ground Clearance; Water Wading Depth: 650 mm)
Boot Space
Not listed
644 Litres (Massive practical luggage boot, expandable to 1,200 L with 60:40 flat-folding rear seats)
Fuel Tank
Not listed
57 Litres
Turning Radius
Not listed
5.3 m (Reduced significantly with Intelli-Turn Inner Wheel Braking Assist)

Safety & ADAS

Airbags
1 (Driver only, base variant)
6 Airbags Standard across ALL variants (Dual front, side thorax, full curtain airbags)
Other Safety
Rear Parking Sensors
Not listed
NCAP Rating
Not tested in this form. The Thai-built D-Max crew cab of this generation scored 4 stars for adults and 4 for children from ASEAN NCAP (2014). ANCAP gave the Australian D-Max of this generation 4 stars in 2012 and 5 stars to upgraded crew cabs in 2013; both ratings have since expired. Isuzu's newer generation, not sold in India, scored 5 stars from Euro NCAP and ANCAP.
Bharat NCAP (2024): 5 stars for adult occupants (31.09/32) and 5 stars for children (45/49).
ESP/TC
Not listed
Yes (Electronic Stability Program ESP with 11 Standard Safety Features: Roll-Over Mitigation, Hill Hold Control, Hill Descent Control, All 4 Disc Brakes with EPB & Auto Hold, Brake Disc Wiping)
ADAS
Not listed
Level 2 ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance System with 10 Autonomous Features: Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop & Go, Autonomous Emergency Braking AEB for Vehicles/Pedestrians/Cyclists, Lane Keep Assist LKA, Lane Departure Warning, Blind Spot Detection, Rear Cross Traffic Alert, High Beam Assist, Traffic Sign Recognition)
Camera
Not listed
360-Degree Surround View 3D HD Camera with Blind View Monitor in Instrument Cluster & Front/Rear Parking Sensors
TPMS
Not listed
Yes (Direct Active TPMS with live pressure & temperature readout for all 5 wheels)
ISOFIX
Not listed
Yes (Rear outer seats with ISOFIX)

Interior & Infotainment

Key Features
Power Steering, Air Conditioning with Heater, Gear Shift Indicator, Electronic Multi-Tripmeter
Not listed
Touchscreen
Not listed
10.25-inch High-Definition Floating Touchscreen Infotainment System with Adrenox OS & Wireless Smartphone Mirroring
Digital Cluster
Not listed
10.25-inch Full Digital Customizable Color Driver Cockpit Display with Full-Screen Google Maps / Navigation Projection
CarPlay/Android Auto
Not listed
Wireless Apple CarPlay & Wireless Android Auto
Connected Tech
Not listed
Mahindra Adrenox Connected Suite with 80+ Smart Features, Alexa In-Built, Remote AC Pre-cooling, Geo-fencing, Over-The-Air (SOTA) Updates
Audio System
Not listed
Harman Kardon 9-Speaker Audiophile Sound System (4 Speakers + 4 Tweeters + 1 Subwoofer with 12-Channel 560W Amplifier & QuantumLogic 3D Surround)
Sunroof
Not listed
Panoramic Sliding Dual-Pane Glass Sunroof ('Skyroof' - Largest in Segment)
Seat Features
Not listed
6-Way Power-Adjustable Driver Seat + Front Row Ventilated Seats in Ivory White Perforated Leatherette + 2-Step Reclining Rear Seats with Center Armrest
Climate Control
Not listed
Fully Automatic Temperature Control (FATC) with Touch-Based Panel, Rear AC Vents & PM2.5 Air Filter
Wireless Charger
Not listed
Yes (Fast Qi Wireless Smartphone Charging Pad with Active Cooling)

Lighting & Exterior

Headlight Type
Halogen, Adjustable (base variant)
Not listed
Headlights
Not listed
Full Bi-LED Projector Headlamps with Signature C-Shaped LED Daytime Running Lights (DRLs)
Tail Lights
Not listed
Full LED Split C-Shaped Tail Lamps with High-Mounted Stop Lamp
Fog/DRLs
Not listed
Front Bumper LED Fog Lamps with Cornering Function, Rugged Dual-Tone Grille, Side Steps & Electronic Parking Brake with Auto Hold

Colours & Warranty

Colour Options
Cosmic Black, Splash White, Titanium Silver, Silky White Pearl, Spinal Red, Sapphire Blue, Galena Grey
Not listed
Warranty
6 Years / 150,000 km
Not listed
Standard Warranty
Not listed
3 Years / 1,00,000 km (Extendable up to 5 Years / 1,50,000 km via Mahindra Shield)
Service Interval
Not listed
12 Months / 10,000 km

Choice

Versions
4 versions
18 versions
Price range
₹10.19 Lakh – ₹30.28 Lakh
₹12.52 Lakh – ₹23.53 Lakh
Colours
7 colours
8 colours

Features are what each maker lists for its top versions. "Not listed" means the maker's sheet does not mention it, not that the vehicle lacks it.

Same engine and gearbox, closest price

Pick a pair to compare those two versions

Diesel, manual

D-Max CBC HR 2.0 (Chassis Cab)₹10.19 Lakh MX1 Diesel MT 2WD₹14.23 Lakh Thar Roxx ₹4.04 lakh more

Diesel, automatic

D-Max Hi-Lander₹21.05 Lakh AX7L Diesel AT 2WD₹20.78 Lakh Thar Roxx ₹27,000 less

Only the Thar Roxx sells a petrol, manual version: 2 versions, from ₹12.52 Lakh.

On-road price by city

D-Max D-Max CBC HR 2.0 (Chassis Cab) against Thar Roxx MX1 Diesel MT 2WD

CityD-MaxThar RoxxGap
Mumbai₹12.31 Lakh₹17.07 LakhD-Max ₹4.76 lakh less
Pune₹12.31 Lakh₹17.07 LakhD-Max ₹4.76 lakh less
New Delhi₹12.16 Lakh₹16.86 LakhD-Max ₹4.70 lakh less
Bengaluru₹12.63 Lakh₹17.51 LakhD-Max ₹4.88 lakh less
Chennai₹12.74 Lakh₹17.67 LakhD-Max ₹4.92 lakh less
Hyderabad₹12.77 Lakh₹17.7 LakhD-Max ₹4.92 lakh less
Ahmedabad₹11.49 Lakh₹15.93 LakhD-Max ₹4.44 lakh less
Kolkata₹11.9 Lakh₹16.5 LakhD-Max ₹4.60 lakh less

Ex-showroom price plus road tax, registration and insurance, by each state's rules. Dealers may add handling charges and accessories.

Common questions

Which is cheaper, the D-Max or the Thar Roxx?

The D-Max, by ₹4.04 lakh on the versions compared here: D-Max D-Max CBC HR 2.0 (Chassis Cab) at ₹10.19 Lakh against Thar Roxx MX1 Diesel MT 2WD at ₹14.23 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹12.16 Lakh against ₹16.86 Lakh.

Which gives better mileage?

The Thar Roxx claims 15.2 kmpl against 12.4 kmpl on the versions compared here. These are official test figures, not road measurements.

Which is safer?

The D-Max: not tested in this form; the Thai-built D-Max crew cab of this generation scored 4 stars (ASEAN NCAP 2014). The Thar Roxx: 5 stars, Bharat NCAP 2024. The D-Max has up to 1 airbags and the Thar Roxx 6 airbags.

Which is more powerful?

The D-Max D-Max CBC HR 2.0 (Chassis Cab) makes 78 hp and 176 Nm and the Thar Roxx MX1 Diesel MT 2WD makes 152–175 PS and 380 Nm.

Which is bigger?

The D-Max is 947 mm longer.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹20,429 a month for the D-Max and ₹28,327 for the Thar Roxx, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over 5 years at 9.5%.

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