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Isuzu D-Max vs Lotus Eletre comparison

Compare performance (163 HP vs 918 HP), boot space and price (34,300 £ vs 85,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Isuzu D-Max or Lotus Eletre?

Isuzu D-Max vs Lotus Eletre: Key differences

Isuzu D-Max

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  • substantially cheaper
  • clearly lighter

Lotus Eletre

  • significantly more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h

All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

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

D-Max

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Isuzu D-Max is substantially cheaper – starting at 34,300 £ , while the Lotus Eletre costs 85,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 51,428 £.

Eletre

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Lotus Eletre offers significantly more power – delivering 918 HP compared to 163 HP. That’s roughly 755 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lotus Eletre is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3 s, while the Isuzu D-Max takes 12.6 s. That’s about 9.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Lotus Eletre delivers substantially more torque with 985 Nm compared to 360 Nm. That’s about 625 Nm more.

D-Max

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Isuzu D-Max is clearly lighter – 1,905 kg compared to 2,565 kg. The difference is around 660 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Isuzu D-Max carries substantially more – 1,095 kg compared to 485 kg. That’s a difference of about 610 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Lotus Eletre stands well ahead of its rival 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 £85,700
Eletre

Lotus Eletre

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 612 - 918 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 22.5 - 28.3 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 450 - 570 km
Isuzu D-Max
Lotus Eletre

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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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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Lotus Eletre

The Lotus Eletre is a bold, electric SUV that finally lets Lotus step into the luxury EV arena without losing the brand's famed focus on razor-sharp handling and driver engagement. Inside, it pairs a futuristic, tech-heavy cabin with surprising comfort and poise — think of a sports car in evening wear, ready to sprint yet polite enough for the school run.

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Isuzu D-Max
Lotus Eletre

Costs and Consumption

Price
34,300 - 50,100 £
Price
85,700 - 138,000 £
Consumption L/100km
8.7 - 9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
22.5 - 28.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
450 - 570 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
109 kWh
co2
228 - 235 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Pickup
Body Type
SUV
Seats
2 - 5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,905 - 2,110 kg
Curb weight
2,565 - 2,745 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
688 L
Length
-
Length
5,103 mm
Width
1,810 - 1,870 mm
Width
2,060 mm
Height
-
Height
1,630 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,532 L
Payload
990 - 1,095 kg
Payload
405 - 485 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
163 HP
Power HP
612 - 918 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3 - 4.5 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
258 - 265 km/h
Torque
360 Nm
Torque
710 - 985 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
120 kW
Power kW
450 - 675 kW
Engine capacity
1,898 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Isuzu
Brand
Lotus
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