Isuzu D-Max 3.0 LS 4×2 AT Dsl (2015) vs Nissan Navara 2.5L 4×2 EL 7AT Calibre (2015)

Isuzu D-Max 3.0 LS 4×2 AT Dsl (2015) vs Nissan Navara 2.5L 4×2 EL 7AT Calibre (2015): which should you buy?

Both the 2015 Isuzu D‑Max 3.0 LS 4×2 AT Dsl and the 2015 Nissan Navara 2.5L 4×2 EL 7AT Calibre are discontinued, body‑on‑frame pickups with a 2+3 seating layout and four doors, and they share the same warranty of 100,000 km or three years. The Navara is priced just a bit higher at ₱1,171,000 versus ₱1,160,000 for the D‑Max, but it offsets that cost with a more advanced 7‑speed automatic transmission that includes a manual‑mode selector, giving smoother gear changes and better fuel‑efficiency potential. In terms of power, both deliver 163 PS, yet the Navara produces 403 Nm of torque at 2,000 rpm, out‑torquing the D‑Max’s 380 Nm (1800‑2200 rpm). The Navara’s turbo‑intercooled VGT DI engine also has a higher compression ratio (15.0:1), which can translate to better low‑end response. The D‑Max, however, offers a larger 2,999 cc inline‑4 engine and a slightly longer wheelbase (5,295 mm), which may give a marginally smoother ride when carrying heavy loads. For buyers who prioritize a richer torque curve, a more refined transmission, and are willing to pay a modest premium, the Navara is the better choice. Those who need a slightly longer chassis for cargo and prefer a marginally lower upfront price might lean toward the D‑Max.