RAM 1500 vs Isuzu D-Max Comparison

    RAM 1500

    Deal Available!

    Isuzu D-Max

    Deal Available!
    2025 RAM
    1500
    vs
    2025 Isuzu
    D-Max
    Select Variants...

    How they stack...

    CarExpert Rating
    CarExpert Rating
    Very Good
    This rating has been converted from our previous rating system. Read about our new review ratings.
    CarExpert Rating
    Very Good
    Read the 2025 Isuzu D-Max review
    This rating has been converted from our previous rating system. Read about our new review ratings.
    Based on the RAM 1500
    Based on the Isuzu D-Max LS-U+ (4x4)
    Best suitable for...
    WorkWork
    Driving the familyDriving the family
    Long distance drivingLong distance driving
    Fuel Efficiency
    98L - 125L
    1196 to 1525 km
    76L
    509 to 608 km
    Warranty
    3 year
    warranty
    6 year
    warranty
    MSRP
    $119,950 - $249,950
    $32,200 - $79,990
    Save with CarExpert

    CarExpert's Take

    NA
    Max Davies
    Marketplace Journalist
    Max Davies drove this car and these were their findings:
    Hits
    • Strong, reliable diesel engine
    • Comfortable interior, good tech
    • Impressive ride quality
    Misses
    • No full-time 4WD
    • Prices keep climbing
    • A little rattly here and there

    Colours Available

    The 2023 Ram 1500, depending on the variant, is available in the following exterior colours:

    • Bright White
    • Billet Silver metallic
    • Granite Crystal metallic
    • Hydro Blue pearl
    • Patriot Blue pearl
    • Diamond Black pearl
    • Flame Red solid

    A new Sunshine Orange mica exterior paint colour is offered exclusively on the X-Terrain following the discontinuation of Volcanic Amber metallic.

    The 2024 D-Max range will be offered in nine colours. All except Mineral White come at a $500 premium.

    • Mineral White
    • Basalt Black mica
    • Neptune Blue mica (new)
    • Mercury Silver metallic
    • Obsidian Grey mica
    • Granite Grey metallic (new, X-Terrain only)
    • Moonstone White pearl (new; LS-U, LS-U+ and X-Terrain only)
    • Magnetic Red mica (LS-U, LS-U+, X-Terrain)
    • Volcanic Amber metallic (X-Terrain only)
    • Mineral White
    • Basalt Black mica
    • Cobalt Blue mica
    • Mercury Silver metallic
    • Obsidian Grey metallic
    • Marble White pearl (LS-U, LS-U+, X-Terrain)
    • Magnetic Red mica (LS-U, LS-U+, X-Terrain)
    • Volcanic Amber metallic (X-Terrain)

    Specs

    Type
    SUPERCHARGER MULTI-POINT INJECTION, MULTI-POINT INJECTIONTURBO, TURBO DIESEL COMMON RAIL
    Size (cc)
    5654 - 61661898 - 2999
    Size (L)
    6.2L, 5.7L3.0L, 1.9L
    Cylinders
    84
    Camshaft
    DUAL OVERHEAD CAMDUAL OVERHEAD CAM
    Valves/Ports per Cylinder
    3216
    Power
    291kW - 523kW110kW - 140kW
    Power RPM
    5600 - 61003600
    Torque
    556Nm - 882Nm350Nm - 450Nm
    Torque RPM
    3950 - 48001600 - 1800
    Bore Stroke
    90.9-
    Compression Ratio
    --

    Can’t Make Up Your Mind?

    FOR FREE EXPERT ADVICE,
    CALL US ON 1300 587 992
    TALK TO AN EXPERT

    Share This to a Friend