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Hyundai i20 vs SML Isuzu D-MAX Single Cabin Nepal — price & specs compared

Ex-showroom, KathmanduPrices verified 12 Aug 2026Comparing EX 2025 vs Flat Deck variants
The short answer

SML Isuzu D-MAX Single Cab costs रु 12,06,000 less ex-showroom.

Choose the Hyundai i20 if
You prefer its body style, brand or dealer near you — the numbers are close.
Choose the SML Isuzu D-MAX Single Cab if
SML Isuzu D-MAX Single Cab costs रु 12,06,000 less ex-showroom.

Very strong value for buyers needing a durable, low-cost workhorse with minimal comfort and safety expectations. Best suited to fleets, tradespeople, and rural operators prioritizing load capacity and reliability over features.

Pros
Very low entry price among D-MAX range
Proven 2.5L diesel expected to be durable and economical
High ground clearance suitable for rough Nepali roads
Simple mechanicals likely easy to maintain in remote areas
Cons
Sparse comfort and convenience features versus S-Cab and rivals
Safety equipment is limited and poorly documented
Single cab layout restricts passenger capacity
Service and parts network narrower than mainstream pickup brands
As of 28 Jul 2026
16 rows compared
Hyundai i20 price in Nepal
Hyundai
रु 36,96,000
SML Isuzu D-MAX Single Cab price in Nepal
SML Isuzu
रु 24,90,000Lowest price
💰Price & availabilityEx-showroom
Ex-showroom price
रु 36,96,000
रु 24,90,000Cheapest
Range, all variants
रु 36,96,000 – रु 46,96,000
रु 24,90,000 – रु 26,90,000
Variants on sale
3
2
Fuel
petrol
diesel
Distributor
Laxmi Intercontinental Pvt. Ltd.
Continental Trading Enterprises Pvt. Ltd. (Isuzu Nepal main distributor) / Times Motors (Isuzu dealer)
🎁Current offersDealer offers on the selected variant
Offers
No offer on this variant
cash
No specific cash discount or scheme publicly disclosed
⚙️Engine, power & drivetrainVerified spec data
Engine capacity
Not disclosed
2,499 cc
Max power
Not disclosed
78 PS
Max torque
Not disclosed
176 Nm
Transmission
Not disclosed
manual
Drivetrain
Not disclosed
2WD
📐Size & practicalityVerified spec data
Length
Not disclosed
5,375 mm
Width
Not disclosed
1,860 mm
Height
Not disclosed
1,800 mm
Ground clearance
Not disclosed
220 mm
🔧After-sales reachCounted from distributor listings
Showrooms in Nepal
43Better
2
Service centres
42Better
3
1 category hiddenBattery & Range does not apply to these two petrol models.
📋Other verified detailsAs researched, per category
🛋️Comfort & Interior
Not disclosed
·Basic commercial interior, fewer comfort features than other D-MAXs
·Manually adjustable seats; AC likely but not detailed
As of 28 Jul 2026
📱Infotainment & Convenience
Not disclosed
·Infotainment system not disclosed officially (As of: 28/07/2026)
·Power windows/central locking not clearly detailed (As of: 28/07/2026)
As of 28 Jul 2026
🛡️Safety
Not disclosed
·Fewer safety features compared to other D-MAX models
·Airbag, ABS spec not disclosed officially (As of: 28/07/2026)
As of 28 Jul 2026
Design & Exterior
Not disclosed
·Single cab flat-deck body for commercial use
·Available colors: Grey, White, Silver
As of 28 Jul 2026
📊Sales & Imports
Not disclosed
·Ex-showroom price starts at Rs 24.90 lakh
·Positioned as most affordable D-MAX in Nepal
·Imported and sold by Continental Trading Enterprises Pvt. Ltd.
As of 28 Jul 2026

Every variant, priced

Ex-showroom by trim — pick one to load it into the columns above.

Hyundai i20
SML Isuzu D-MAX Single Cab

What each one really costs you

From our tax and EMI tools — bagmati province rates, 5-year loan at 7.5% with 40% down.

Ex-showroom
रु 36,96,000
रु 24,90,000
Road tax + registration
≈ रु 25,500
≈ रु 37,500
Third-party insurance
≈ रु 8,485
≈ रु 10,745
Estimated on-road
≈ रु 37,29,985
≈ रु 25,38,245
EMI / month
≈ रु 44,436 · 5 yr @ 7.5%
≈ रु 29,937 · 5 yr @ 7.5%

Estimates, not quotes. Road tax follows the published provincial schedule; insurance is the third-party tariff. Confirm with the dealer and insurer.

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Hyundai i20 vs SML Isuzu D-MAX Single Cab — questions buyers ask

Which is cheaper in Nepal — Hyundai i20 or SML Isuzu D-MAX Single Cab?

As of August 2026, the SML Isuzu D-MAX Single Cab starts at Rs 24.9 lakh ex-showroom — Rs 12.06 lakh less than the Hyundai i20 at Rs 36.96 lakh.

What is the price of the Hyundai i20 and SML Isuzu D-MAX Single Cab in Nepal?

The Hyundai i20 costs Rs 36.96 lakh to Rs 46.96 lakh and the SML Isuzu D-MAX Single Cab costs Rs 24.9 lakh to Rs 26.9 lakh (ex-showroom, August 2026).

Should I buy the Hyundai i20 or the SML Isuzu D-MAX Single Cab?

Weigh the current prices, the variant-wise specifications on this page, and each brand's showroom and service reach near you. There is no single winner — the side-by-side table shows exactly where each car is ahead.

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