Ineos Quartermaster vs Isuzu D-Max

The Ineos Quartermaster starts from $105,000 before on-road costs, while the Isuzu D-Max opens at $41,243. That makes the Isuzu D-Max the more affordable entry point by $63,757.

Once you factor in stamp duty, registration, CTP insurance, and dealer delivery, expect to add roughly 8-12% on top of the RRP depending on your state. That puts estimated driveaway prices in the ballpark of $115,500 and $45,367 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Isuzu D-Max by roughly $7,410 in fuel alone.

ANCAP safety ratings have not been published for both models yet. We will update this section when crash test results are available.

The Ineos Quartermaster features a 12.3-inch touchscreen, while the Isuzu D-Max gets a 8-inch display and 4.2-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Ineos Quartermaster stands out with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, heated front seats and JBL audio that you will not find on the Isuzu D-Max. The Isuzu D-Max counters with Apple CarPlay. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The Ineos Quartermaster uses a Twin-turbo diesel producing 183kW and 550Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a 4WD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 9.8 seconds.

The Isuzu D-Max responds with a Diesel making 120kW and 400Nm, paired to a automatic driving the rear wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 10.5 seconds.

The Ineos Quartermaster has the clear power advantage at 183kW vs 120kW. In the real-world sprint, the Ineos Quartermaster is 0.7s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Ineos Quartermaster measures 5,395mm long on a 3,227mm wheelbase, 55mm longer than the Isuzu D-Max at 5,340mm (3,125mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Ineos Quartermaster generally means more rear legroom.

For towing, the Isuzu D-Max leads with a 3,500kg braked capacity vs 3,500kg. That 0kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $3,449/year for the Ineos Quartermaster and $1,967/year for the Isuzu D-Max. That is a $1,482 annual difference in favour of the Isuzu D-Max.

Estimated annual total: $3,449 (Ineos Quartermaster) vs $1,967 (Isuzu D-Max). The Isuzu D-Max saves you roughly $1,482 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 5 years (Ineos Quartermaster) vs 6 years / 150,000km (Isuzu D-Max). The Isuzu D-Max has longer coverage. Capped-price servicing: 5yr (Ineos Quartermaster)—.