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Hyundai Nexo vs Isuzu D-Max comparison

Compare performance (204 HP vs 163 HP), boot space and price (59,900 £ vs 35,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai Nexo or Isuzu D-Max?

Hyundai Nexo vs Isuzu D-Max: Key differences

Hyundai Nexo

  • visibly more power
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Isuzu D-Max

4.7 (2 Reviews)
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  • significantly cheaper
  • marginally lighter
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Nexo

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Isuzu D-Max is significantly cheaper – starting at 35,900 £ , while the Hyundai Nexo costs 59,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 24,009 £.

D-Max

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Hyundai Nexo offers visibly more power – delivering 204 HP compared to 163 HP. That’s roughly 41 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Isuzu D-Max delivers a bit more torque with 400 Nm compared to 350 Nm. That’s about 50 Nm more.

Nexo

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Isuzu D-Max is marginally lighter – 1,900 kg compared to 1,955 kg. The difference is around 55 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Isuzu D-Max carries significantly more – 1,115 kg compared to 485 kg. That’s a difference of about 630 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Hyundai Nexo is barely ahead in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £59,900
Nexo

Hyundai Nexo

  • Engine Type Hydrogen
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 204 HP
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Hyundai Nexo

Hyundai Nexo looks like a quietly futuristic family car, gliding along with whisper-quiet refinement and a cabin that keeps long commutes pleasant. As a hydrogen-powered cruiser it delivers genuinely clean driving and a practical, slightly exotic alternative for buyers who want something clever without the fuss.

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Reviews Hyundai Nexo

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Isuzu D-Max

The Isuzu D-Max wears its workhorse credentials with quiet confidence, delivering rugged practicality and a cabin that keeps things simple and sensible. If you want a dependable truck that gets on with the job without fuss—and even manages a bit of comfort on the road—the D-Max is a smart, no-nonsense pick.

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Reviews Isuzu D-Max

4.7 (2 Reviews)
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Luis Estrada
28 May 2026, 03:20:26

Excellent truck, the Isuzu D-Max 3.0... less blah, blah, blah and more economy, better engine and robustness, and more comfort when driving

The whole "Toyotized" marketing thing is another story; it's a good vehicle, but it's given more fame than it deserves — very bouncy, unstable, I almost rolled one of them

I've had a Hilux 3.0, then a Mazda BT-50 2.2, but now an Isuzu D-Max 3.0... marketing won't fool me — body quality has dropped, electrical systems have many problems, and Toyotas have become more disposable in my view and according to five workshops I consulted... nothing like the Toyotas from 2015

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Luis Estrada
26 Dec 2025, 04:05:50

Robustness, reliability, durability, cornering stability

How do you mainly use this car? (optional): Family car
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Hyundai Nexo
Isuzu D-Max

Costs and Consumption
Price
59,900 - 66,500 £
Price
35,900 - 52,500 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
8.6 - 9.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
225 - 237 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Pickup
Seats
5
Seats
2 - 5
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,955 kg
Curb weight
1,900 - 2,130 kg
Trunk capacity
510 L
Trunk capacity
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Length
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Length
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Width
1,865 mm
Width
1,810 - 1,870 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
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Payload
485 kg
Payload
970 - 1,115 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Hydrogen
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
204 HP
Power HP
163 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.8 - 8.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
350 Nm
Torque
400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
150 kW
Power kW
120 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
2,164 cm3

General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Hyundai
Brand
Isuzu
Is the Hyundai Nexo offered with different drivetrains?

The Hyundai Nexo is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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