Isuzu · Mid-size lifestyle pickup (entry, below V-Cross) · Pickup Truck
Isuzu Hi-Lander — price 2026, mileage, on-road price & review
The Isuzu Hi-Lander is a 2WD-only diesel pickup positioned below the D-Max V-Cross, with a 163 PS 1.9-litre turbo-diesel, 6-speed manual or torque-converter automatic, claimed mileage of 12.4-14.4 km/l, and a 5-seat double-cab body built for both commercial load-carrying and personal lifestyle use. The Isuzu Hi-Lander price runs roughly ₹21-23.6 lakh ex-showroom.
- Fuel / drive
- Diesel
- 6-speed MT / 6-speed torque-converter AT, 2WD only
- Waiting period
- Ask dealer
- On sale since
- 2021-05
- BS6 Phase 2 (2023 update)
Variants & Ex-showroom Prices
Isuzu Hi-Lander Variants and Prices in India
| Variant | Fuel | Transmission | Ex-showroom (Delhi) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4x2 MTDiesel · 6-speed MTCarWale and 91Wheels list this variant at ₹21.05 lakh (Nov 2026); Isuzu's own price tool is location-gated and does not publish a static list price. | Diesel | 6-speed MT | ₹21.50 lakh |
| 4x2 ATDiesel · 6-speed torque-converter AT | Diesel | 6-speed torque-converter AT | ₹23.60 lakh |
What you actually pay
Isuzu Hi-Lander On-Road Price in Hyderabad (Estimate)
Indicatively ₹25.97 lakh – ₹29.32 lakh on-road in Hyderabad for the base to top variant, built from the ex-showroom price plus Telangana life tax, first-year comprehensive insurance, registration and the road-safety cess.
| Component | Base variant | Top variant |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom (Delhi) | ₹21.50 lakh | ₹23.60 lakh |
| Telangana life tax (18%–20%) | ₹3.87 lakh – ₹4.30 lakh | ₹4.25 lakh – ₹4.72 lakh |
| Insurance, 1st year comprehensive (2.5–4%) | ₹54,000 – ₹86,000 | ₹59,000 – ₹94,000 |
| Registration + ₹5,000 road-safety cess + handling | ~₹6,000 | ~₹6,000 |
| On-road, Hyderabad (indicative) | ₹25.97 lakh – ₹26.72 lakh | ₹28.50 lakh – ₹29.32 lakh |
Isuzu Hi-Lander Mileage (Claimed)
| Powertrain | Fuel | Isuzu claimed figure |
|---|---|---|
| 1.9L VGS turbo-diesel | Diesel · 6-speed MT / 6-speed torque-converter AT, 2WD only | 12.4-14.4 km/l reported across CarDekho/91Wheels/Cars24 listings (Nov 2026); Isuzu's own Hi-Lander spec sheet does not publish an ARAI mileage figure |
Engines, Motors & Gearboxes
Hi-Lander Powertrain Options
1.9L VGS turbo-diesel
- Fuel
- Diesel
- Displacement
- 1898 cc
- Power
- 163 PS (120 kW) @ 3600 rpm
- Torque
- 360 Nm @ 2000-2500 rpm
- Transmission
- 6-speed MT / 6-speed torque-converter AT, 2WD only
- Claimed efficiency
- 12.4-14.4 km/l reported across CarDekho/91Wheels/Cars24 listings (Nov 2026); Isuzu's own Hi-Lander spec sheet does not publish an ARAI mileage figure
Dimensions & Practicality
- Length
- 5295 mm
- Width
- 1860 mm
- Height
- 1785 mm
- Wheelbase
- 3095 mm
- Ground clearance
- 220 mm
- Boot space
- 225 L
- Seating
- 5
- Fuel tank
- 55 L
Feature List
Isuzu Hi-Lander Features (from Isuzu’s official specification)
Safety
- Dual front airbags (driver and passenger)
- ABS with Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)
- Brake Override System
- ISOFIX child-seat anchorages
- Steel underbody protection
- Pedestrian-friendly front fascia with crumple zones
- Side anti-intrusion bars
- Rear door child lock
- Engine immobiliser
Comfort & Convenience
- Automatic climate control with integrated controls
- Leather-wrapped steering with audio controls
- 6-way (manually) adjustable driver seat
- Flexible 60:40 tip-up rear seat
- Rear defogger
- Cruise control (AT variant)
Technology
- 17.8 cm (7-inch) touchscreen with wired Android Auto/Apple CarPlay
- 3D electro-luminescent instrument cluster with MID
- 4-speaker audio (pre-wired)
- USB Type-C and Type-A ports
Exterior
- Bi-LED projector headlamps
- LED daytime running lights
- LED tail lamps
- Dark-grey metallic grille and ORVMs
- Chrome tailgate handles
- 16-inch steel wheels with 245/70 R16 tyres
Isuzu Hi-Lander Colours
Silver Metallic · Nautilus Blue · Red Spinel Mica · Galena Grey · Black Mica · Splash White (6 options, per Isuzu)
The Auto Grid Review
Isuzu Hi-Lander Review: Our Verdict
The Hi-Lander is the Isuzu we see least, and almost always on a business owner's second car rather than a dedicated lifestyle buy — it is the sub-₹24 lakh way into a double-cab pickup before the V-Cross's four-wheel-drive premium. The 2WD-only chassis and leaf-sprung rear end mean the ride firms up noticeably once the deck is empty, and the single-tone paint (no two-tone roof, no V-Cross-style cladding) shows panel-fit lines on the long doors and the tailgate more plainly than its pricier sibling. The steel wheels and halogen-adjacent lighting keep costs down but also keep the kerb scuffs and stone chips visible faster, since there is less brightwork to distract the eye. Where it earns its keep is the deck itself: a flat, usable load bed that owners actually load with cement bags, farm produce or site tools, which means the rear wheel-arches and tailgate edge take far more abrasion than any passenger SUV we service. It is an honest, unglamorous workhorse first and a weekend lifestyle pickup second.
What we like
- +Cheapest double-cab diesel pickup on sale in India today
- +163 PS/360 Nm engine and 6-speed torque-converter AT give it real highway legs for its class
- +Genuine 225-litre-plus load deck for business and farm use, not just a show pickup
- +Isuzu's long-running diesel reliability reputation carries over from the V-Cross
What we’d change
- –2WD only — no 4x4 option, unlike the V-Cross or Toyota Hilux
- –Untested by Global NCAP or Bharat NCAP as of November 2026, with only 2 airbags
- –Basic cabin: fabric seats, no sunroof, no wireless charging or digital cluster
- –Thin Isuzu dealer network outside metro and highway-adjacent towns
Is the Hi-Lander right for you? Seven driver personalities, scored
Find the row that sounds like your driving life — that is the verdict that matters for you.
City Commuter
10–30 km a day through traffic
A 5,295 mm double-cab pickup is oversized and hard to park for daily city commuting; the firm, unladen ride doesn't help in stop-go traffic either.
Highway Cruiser
ORR laps and expressway weekends
The 360 Nm diesel and 6-speed AT settle into a relaxed highway cruise, and the long wheelbase keeps it stable at speed with a load on the deck.
Family First
Four or five aboard, school runs to road trips
Five seats and a flat floor are fine for a small family, but no crash-test rating and only 2 airbags make this a hard sell over a 6-airbag compact SUV at a similar price.
Driving Enthusiast
Cares how it steers, not just how it looks
There's some appeal in the torquey diesel and body-on-frame honesty, but 2WD-only and leaf-sprung rear suspension cap the driving enjoyment.
First-Car Buyer
Budget-conscious and resale-aware
₹21-23.6 lakh and pickup running costs are a lot for a first car; buyers at this budget are usually choosing it for the deck, not as a city first car.
Chauffeur-Driven Executive
Judged from the rear seat
A basic cabin with fabric seats and no rear-seat amenities makes this the wrong Isuzu for a chauffeur-driven brief — look at the mu-X instead.
Weekend Explorer
Ghats, dirt tracks and monsoon roads
220 mm ground clearance, a torquey diesel and a deck that swallows camping and farm gear make this a genuine weekend workhorse, even without 4x4.
Paint Protection
PPF for the Isuzu Hi-Lander: What We Install and Why
Where it takes damage
The rear wheel-arches and tailgate edge take the heaviest abrasion of any vehicle we service, since owners actually load the deck with cement, produce and site tools; the front bumper and bonnet pick up highway stone chips fast given the pickup's long overhangs and workhorse use pattern.
Our recommendation
AG1 full-front plus deck-rim and rear wheel-arch guards for every Hi-Lander that sees real load duty; owners who keep it strictly for weekend lifestyle use can step down to a front-and-mirror package.
Coverage
Full front and rear wheel-arch guards standard for working pickups; add the tailgate edge and deck-rim strip for anyone who loads the bed regularly.
Isuzu Hi-Lander vs Hilux vs D-Max V-Cross
Cross-shopped against: Toyota Hilux, Isuzu D-Max V-Cross.
| Model | Segment | Ex-showroom | Fuel | Waiting period | Auto Grid rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isuzu Hi-Lander | Mid-size lifestyle pickup (entry, below V-Cross) | ₹21.50 lakh – ₹23.60 lakh | Diesel | — | 3.6 / 5 |
| Toyota Hilux | Lifestyle double-cab pickup | ₹31.99 lakh – ₹36.69 lakh | Diesel | 1 month | 4.0 / 5 |
| Isuzu D-Max V-Cross | Lifestyle pickup truck | ₹25.50 lakh – ₹30.28 lakh | Diesel | — | 3.8 / 5 |
FAQs
Isuzu Hi-Lander: Questions Buyers Ask
Car portals (CarDekho, CarWale, 91Wheels) list the Hi-Lander's two variants at roughly ₹21.05-21.50 lakh for the 4x2 MT and ₹23.60 lakh for the 4x2 AT, ex-showroom, as of November 2026. Isuzu's own isuzu.in price tool is location-gated and does not publish a fixed nationwide list price, so confirm with your nearest dealer.
No. Unlike the Isuzu D-Max V-Cross and the Toyota Hilux, the Hi-Lander is sold only with 2WD in India.
No. As of November 2026 the Hi-Lander has not been tested by Global NCAP or Bharat NCAP. It comes with 2 airbags, ABS with EBD, ISOFIX anchorages and a Brake Override System as standard.
We could not find a dated dealer or news report on Hi-Lander waiting periods — it is a low-volume model and stock availability varies by dealer and colour. Check directly with your nearest Isuzu dealer rather than relying on a general figure.
The Hi-Lander is Isuzu's entry-level double-cab pickup: 2WD only, steel wheels, a simpler cabin and a lower price. The V-Cross sits above it with a 4WD option, alloy wheels, two-tone exterior treatments and a more kitted-out interior.
Yes, more than most passenger cars we see — the deck rim, tailgate edge and rear wheel-arches take real abrasion from actual load use, so we treat every working Hi-Lander as a front-plus-arch-guard job at minimum.
Indicatively ₹25.97 lakh–₹29.32 lakh on-road in Hyderabad: ex-showroom ₹21.50 lakh–₹23.60 lakh (Delhi, 11 Nov 2026) plus Telangana life tax (18%–20%), first-year insurance and registration. Dealer quotes vary with insurance add-ons and accessories.
Isuzu's claimed figures: 1.9L VGS turbo-diesel — 12.4-14.4 km/l reported across CarDekho/91Wheels/Cars24 listings (Nov 2026); Isuzu's own Hi-Lander spec sheet does not publish an ARAI mileage figure. Real-world figures depend on traffic, load and driving style.
The top variant is the 4x2 AT (Diesel, 6-speed torque-converter AT) at ₹23.60 lakh ex-showroom Delhi; the base model is the 4x2 MT (Diesel, 6-speed MT) at ₹21.50 lakh. 2 variants in all, as of 11 Nov 2026.
Hi-Lander: Mid-size lifestyle pickup (entry, below V-Cross), ₹21.50 lakh – ₹23.60 lakh ex-showroom, Diesel, Auto Grid rating 3.6/5. Hilux: Lifestyle double-cab pickup, ₹31.99 lakh – ₹36.69 lakh ex-showroom, Diesel, rated 4.0/5. See the Toyota Hilux page for its full variant list and our verdict.
Ground clearance 220 mm, boot space 225 litres, 5 seats, length 5295 mm (Isuzu official specification).
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Sources
- Isuzu India — Hi-Lander official overview, specifications and colours · read 11 Nov 2026
- Isuzu India — Get Price (confirms Hi-Lander in the current official range) · read 11 Nov 2026
- CarDekho — Isuzu Hi-Lander variants and ex-showroom price list (Nov 2026) · read 11 Nov 2026
- CarWale — Isuzu Hi-Lander price, colours and specifications (Nov 2026) · read 11 Nov 2026
- 91Wheels — Isuzu Hi-Lander price, mileage and ground clearance (2026) · read 11 Nov 2026
- HT Auto — Isuzu launches Hi-Lander at ₹16.98 lakh, with Isuzu Motors India MD quote (10 May 2021) · read 11 Nov 2026
- Motown India — Isuzu Motors India's own BS6 Phase 2 price table, Hi-Lander at ₹19.50 lakh (14 Apr 2023) · read 11 Nov 2026