Isuzu D-Max vs Jeep Gladiator

The Isuzu D-Max starts from $41,243 before on-road costs, while the Jeep Gladiator opens at $84,990. That makes the Isuzu D-Max the more affordable entry point by $43,747.

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 $45,367 and $93,489 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Isuzu D-Max by roughly $8,120 in fuel alone.

The Isuzu D-Max holds a 5-star ANCAP rating vs 3 stars for the Jeep Gladiator. Adult occupant protection scored 86% for the Isuzu D-Max and 60% for the Jeep Gladiator.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The Jeep Gladiator packs more ADAS features with 4 out of 10 key systems fitted, compared to 3 in the Isuzu D-Max.

Both include the essentials: adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera.

Both come with modern infotainment systems. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

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

The Isuzu D-Max uses a Diesel producing 120kW and 400Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a RWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 10.5 seconds.

The Jeep Gladiator responds with a Petrol V6 Pentastar w/ ESS making 209kW and 347Nm, paired to a 8-speed automatic driving the rear wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 8 seconds.

The Jeep Gladiator has the clear power advantage at 209kW vs 120kW. In the real-world sprint, the Jeep Gladiator is 2.5s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Isuzu D-Max measures 5,285mm long on a 3,125mm wheelbase, 306mm shorter than the Jeep Gladiator at 5,591mm (3,488mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Jeep Gladiator generally means more rear legroom.

For towing, the Isuzu D-Max leads with a 3,500kg braked capacity vs 2,721kg. That 779kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $1,910/year for the Isuzu D-Max and $3,534/year for the Jeep Gladiator. That is a $1,624 annual difference in favour of the Isuzu D-Max.

Estimated annual total: $1,910 (Isuzu D-Max) vs $3,534 (Jeep Gladiator). The Isuzu D-Max saves you roughly $1,624 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 6 years / 150,000km (Isuzu D-Max) vs 5 years / 100,000km (Jeep Gladiator). The Isuzu D-Max has longer coverage. Capped-price servicing: —5yr (Jeep Gladiator).