Isuzu D-Max vs Kia Tasman
Value retention, real cost and monthly money, compared on the same 2026 South African data.
The Isuzu D-Max wins on money kept: 75% retained after three years vs 69%, worth about R 142 280 at trade-in time.
Both curves, one chart
Head to head
| D-Max | Tasman | |
|---|---|---|
| New price (from) | R 433 860 | R 679 995 |
| ±Monthly instalment | R 7 583/m | R 11 885/m |
| Retained after 1 year | 87% | 84% |
| Retained after 3 years | 75% | 69% |
| Value after 3 years | R 327 503 | R 469 782 |
| Lost to depreciation (3y) | R 106 357 | R 210 213 |
| Value after 5 years | R 277 709 | R 380 416 |
| Our tier | Workhorse bakkie & ladder-frame SUV | Mainstream |
Isuzu D-Max →
Locally built in Gqeberha, the D-Max name replaced the long-running KB badge in 2018 and an all-new generation followed in 2022. It sits alongside the Hilux and Ranger among SA's top-selling bakkies and holds value well thanks to its fleet and farming following. The 3.0 diesel in particular has a reputation for going huge mileages without drama.
Known for: unbreakable workhorse reputation and strong resale
Kia Tasman →
Kia's first bakkie landed in 2025, taking on the Hilux and Ranger with a 2.2 turbodiesel and styling that divides opinion. Double cabs led the launch range. It is too new to have a resale track record, so early buyers are taking the depreciation gamble.
Known for: kia's first one-ton bakkie
Common questions
Which holds value better, the Isuzu D-Max or the Kia Tasman?
The Isuzu D-Max. It keeps about 75% of its price after three years against 69% for the Kia Tasman, a gap of 6 points.
Which is cheaper to own over three years?
Depreciation is the biggest ownership cost. The Isuzu D-Max loses about R 106 357 over three years and the Kia Tasman loses about R 210 213. Fuel, insurance and servicing can narrow or widen that, but the depreciation gap is the number to start from.
What do they cost per month?
On typical finance (10% deposit, 72 months, 11.75%), the Isuzu D-Max runs about R 7 583 per month and the Kia Tasman about R 11 885, before fees and insurance.
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Modelled estimates on a retail basis; spec levels and real transaction prices vary.