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Isuzu D-Max vs Tata Safari

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

Isuzu D-Max
Tata Safari

Isuzu

D-Max

From ₹10.19 Lakh

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Tata

Safari

From ₹13.4 Lakh

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Isuzu D-MaxD-Max CBC HR 2.0 (Chassis Cab) · ₹10.19 Lakh
Tata SafariSmart Diesel MT · ₹14.85 Lakh

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price D-Max: ₹10.19 Lakh (ahead) Safari: ₹14.85 Lakh D-Max ₹4.66 lakh cheaper
Safety D-Max: Not rated yet Safari: 5 stars (ahead) ASEAN NCAP and Bharat NCAP
Mileage D-Max: 12.4 kmpl Safari: 16.3 kmpl (ahead) Claimed
Power D-Max: 78 hp Safari: 170 PS (ahead) Torque 176 vs 350 Nm
Versions D-Max: 4 Safari: 30 (ahead) Only Safari: petrol, manual

Pick the D-Max for the lower price.

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

Spec by spec

Price

Ex-showroom
₹10.19 Lakh
₹14.85 Lakh
On-road in
₹12.16 Lakh
₹17.58 Lakh
EMI, 5 years, 20% down
₹20,429 a month
₹29,539 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain
Diesel, manual
Diesel, manual
Power
78 hp
170 PS
Torque
176 Nm
350 Nm
Gearbox
Manual
Manual
Mileage
12.4 kmpl
16.3 kmpl

Vehicle Details

Body Type
Pickup Truck
3-Row 6-Seater & 7-Seater Luxury Flagship SUV
Seating Capacity
2 Seater (base cargo variant), 5 Seater (Hi-Lander, V-Cross crew cab)
6 / 7 Seats (Captain Seats in 6S with Boss Mode)
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
1,956 cc (2.0L)
Engine Config
Not listed
2.0L Kryotec 4-Cylinder 16V DOHC Common Rail Turbo Diesel with Variable Geometry Turbocharger (VGT)
Drivetrain
Not listed
Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) with Terrain Response Modes (Normal, Rough, Wet) & Multi-Drive Modes (Eco, City, Sport)
0-100
Not listed
10.2 sec (MT) / 9.8 sec (AT)
Top Speed
Not listed
190 km/h
Petrol Engine Option
Not listed
1.5L Hyperion Turbo GDi Petrol, 4-Cylinder

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 Torque Converter Automatic (Hyundai-sourced with Smart E-Shifter) (Diesel); Petrol offered with 6-Speed Manual / 6-Speed Torque Converter Automatic
Gears
Not listed
6
Paddles
Not listed
Yes (Steering Wheel Paddle Shifters on 6-Speed AT)
Hybrid
Not listed
None

Brakes, Wheels & Suspension

Front Suspension
Double Wishbone
Independent Lower Wishbone MacPherson Strut with Coil Springs & Anti-Roll Bar (Land Rover D8 Pedigree)
Rear Suspension
Leaf Spring
Semi-Independent Twist Blade with Panhard Rod & Coil Springs (OMEGARC Architecture)
Front Brakes
Ventilated Disc
Ventilated Disc Brakes (Front 302 mm)
Rear Brakes
Drum
Solid Disc Brakes (Rear 285 mm) - All 4 Disc Brakes Standard on all variants
Wheel Size
16-inch (base)
Not listed
Tyre Size
205 R16C, Radial Tubeless (base)
245/55 R19 Tubeless Radial
Steering
Power-Assisted, Tilt-Adjustable
Not listed
Turning Radius
6.3 metres
Not listed
Wheel Type
Not listed
19-inch Dual-Tone Machined Diamond-Cut Alloy Wheels with Aero Inserts
Spare Wheel
Not listed
Full Size 16/17-inch Spare Wheel mounted under rear chassis

Dimensions & Capacities

Length
5375 mm
4,668 mm (+63 mm over Harrier)
Width
1860 mm
1,922 mm
Height
1800 mm
1,795 mm (with roof rails)
Wheelbase
2590 mm
2,741 mm (Land Rover-derived wheelbase)
Ground Clearance (Unladen)
220 mm
Not listed
Kerb Weight
1750 kg
1,770 kg - 1,825 kg
Gross Weight
2990 kg
Not listed
Payload Capacity
1710 kg
Not listed
Cargo Bed Volume
1495 Litres
Not listed
Ground Clearance
Not listed
205 mm (Unladen SUV ground clearance)
Boot Space
Not listed
73L (all 3 rows up) / 420L (3rd row flat) / 827L (all rear seats folded flat)
Fuel Tank
Not listed
50 Litres
Turning Radius
Not listed
5.8 m

Safety & ADAS

Airbags
1 (Driver only, base variant)
7 Airbags Standard on Accomplished (Dual front, front side thorax, full 3-row curtain, driver knee airbag) / 6 Airbags on lower trims
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 (2023): 5 stars for adult occupants (30.08/32) and 5 stars for children (44.54/49). Global NCAP also gave it 5 stars for adults and children in 2023.
ESP/TC
Not listed
Yes (Electronic Stability Program ESP with 17 Advanced Functions: Corner Stability Control, Off-Road ABS, Roll-Over Mitigation, Hill Hold & Hill Descent Control, All 4 Disc Brakes with EPB & Auto Hold)
ADAS
Not listed
Level 2 ADAS (Tata Smart Drive with 12 Autonomous Features: Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop & Go, Autonomous Emergency Braking AEB, Forward Collision Warning FCW, Rear Collision Warning RCW, Blind Spot Detection, Rear Cross Traffic Alert, Lane Departure Warning, Lane Keep Assist, Traffic Sign Recognition, High Beam Assist, Door Open Alert)
Camera
Not listed
360-Degree Surround View HD Camera with 3D Approach View & Blind Spot View Monitor (BVM in driver cluster)
TPMS
Not listed
Yes (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System TPMS with individual wheel readouts)
ISOFIX
Not listed
Yes (2nd row outer seats & 3rd row seats with ISOFIX)

Interior & Infotainment

Key Features
Power Steering, Air Conditioning with Heater, Gear Shift Indicator, Electronic Multi-Tripmeter
Not listed
Touchscreen
Not listed
12.3-inch High-Definition Floating Cinematic Touchscreen Infotainment System by Harman with Wireless Screen Mirroring
Digital Cluster
Not listed
10.25-inch Full Digital Customizable Color Instrument Cluster with Full-Screen Google Maps / Navigation Projection
CarPlay/Android Auto
Not listed
Wireless Apple CarPlay & Wireless Android Auto
Connected Tech
Not listed
Tata iRA 2.0 Connected Car Suite with 50+ Smart Features, Remote Engine Start with AC Pre-cool, E-Call SOS, Alexa Voice Integration in Hindi/English
Audio System
Not listed
JBL 10-Speaker Audiophile Sound System (4 Speakers + 4 Tweeters + 1 Subwoofer in Boot + 1 Front Center Speaker with Harman AudioworX DSP & 13 Sound Modes)
Sunroof
Not listed
Panoramic Voice-Assisted Dual-Pane Glass Sunroof with Multi-Color Mood Lighting
Seat Features
Not listed
6-Way Power Driver Seat with Memory (3 Slots) & Welcome Retract + 4-Way Power Co-Driver Seat with Boss Mode + Ventilated 1st Row & 2nd Row Captain Seats (in 6S) with Winged Comfort Headrests
Climate Control
Not listed
Dual-Zone Fully Automatic Temperature Control (DATC) with Roof-Mounted 2nd & 3rd Row AC Vents & Independent Fan Speed Controller
Wireless Charger
Not listed
Yes (Fast Qi Wireless Smartphone Charging Pad with Active Cooling in Front & 2nd Row)

Lighting & Exterior

Headlight Type
Halogen, Adjustable (base variant)
Not listed
Headlights
Not listed
Bi-LED Projector Headlamps with Full-Width Connecting Horizon LED Daytime Running Lightbar & Sequential Dynamic Turn Indicators
Tail Lights
Not listed
Full-Width Connected LED Tail Lamps with Signature Animation Sequence & Parametric Grille Accents
Fog/DRLs
Not listed
Front LED Fog Lamps with Cornering Function, Gesture-Controlled Powered Tailgate with Hands-Free Foot Sensor, Electronic E-Shifter Dial & Four-Spoke Backlit Steering Wheel with Illuminated Logo

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 / 1,25,000 km)
Service Interval
Not listed
12 Months / 15,000 km

Choice

Versions
4 versions
30 versions
Price range
₹10.19 Lakh – ₹30.28 Lakh
₹13.4 Lakh – ₹26.3 Lakh
Colours
7 colours
7 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 Smart Diesel MT₹14.85 Lakh Safari ₹4.66 lakh more

Diesel, automatic

D-Max Hi-Lander₹21.05 Lakh Adventure X+ Diesel AT₹21.05 Lakh Safari ₹10 less

Only the Safari sells a petrol, manual version: 8 versions, from ₹13.4 Lakh.

On-road price by city

D-Max D-Max CBC HR 2.0 (Chassis Cab) against Safari Smart Diesel MT

CityD-MaxSafariGap
Mumbai₹12.31 Lakh₹17.8 LakhD-Max ₹5.49 lakh less
Pune₹12.31 Lakh₹17.8 LakhD-Max ₹5.49 lakh less
New Delhi₹12.16 Lakh₹17.58 LakhD-Max ₹5.42 lakh less
Bengaluru₹12.63 Lakh₹18.26 LakhD-Max ₹5.63 lakh less
Chennai₹12.74 Lakh₹18.42 LakhD-Max ₹5.68 lakh less
Hyderabad₹12.77 Lakh₹18.45 LakhD-Max ₹5.68 lakh less
Ahmedabad₹11.49 Lakh₹16.62 LakhD-Max ₹5.12 lakh less
Kolkata₹11.9 Lakh₹17.21 LakhD-Max ₹5.31 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 Safari?

The D-Max, by ₹4.66 lakh on the versions compared here: D-Max D-Max CBC HR 2.0 (Chassis Cab) at ₹10.19 Lakh against Safari Smart Diesel MT at ₹14.85 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹12.16 Lakh against ₹17.58 Lakh.

Which gives better mileage?

The Safari claims 16.3 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 Safari: 5 stars, Bharat NCAP 2023. The D-Max has up to 1 airbags and the Safari up to 7 airbags.

Which is more powerful?

The D-Max D-Max CBC HR 2.0 (Chassis Cab) makes 78 hp and 176 Nm and the Safari Smart Diesel MT makes 170 PS and 350 Nm.

Which is bigger?

The D-Max is 707 mm longer.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹20,429 a month for the D-Max and ₹29,539 for the Safari, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over 5 years at 9.5%.

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