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Proton X50 vs SML Isuzu D-MAX Hi-Lander in Nepal — price & specs compared

Ex-showroom, KathmanduEx-showroom, as listed — no trim distributor-verified yetComparing Flagship vs Isuzu variants
The short answer

SML Isuzu D-MAX Hi-Lander costs रु 14,09,000 less ex-showroom.

Choose the Proton X50 if
You prefer its body style, brand or dealer near you — the numbers are close.

Flagship adds the more powerful TGDi engine, panoramic sunroof, ADAS, 360 camera and EPB, making it the most compelling but priciest X50. Best suited to tech-focused buyers who value performance and safety features and can stretch to the top trim price.

Pros
Most powerful 177 PS TGDi engine with strong torque.
Panoramic sunroof and premium interior enhance perceived luxury.
Comprehensive ADAS plus 360-degree camera improves safety and convenience.
EPB with auto hold and 18-inch alloys deliver a more modern feel.
Cons
Highest price near NPR 8.5 million may deter budget-conscious buyers.
Warranty and after-sales coverage not clearly communicated in Nepal.
Proton brand recognition and resale may lag Japanese and Korean rivals.
As of 20 Sept 2026
Choose the SML Isuzu D-MAX Hi-Lander if
SML Isuzu D-MAX Hi-Lander costs रु 14,09,000 less ex-showroom.

This trim is reasonable only if you want a diesel Isuzu pickup and can accept sparse published spec disclosure. Its appeal is the established Nepal price and mainstream Hi-Lander positioning, but the missing official feature data makes it hard to judge value versus rivals. For buyers prioritizing clear safety and convenience equipment, the uncertainty is a drawback; for buyers focused on a simple diesel pickup, it remains plausible.

Pros
Diesel powertrain with manual transmission.
Official Nepal-market pricing is clearly listed.
Likely simpler ownership than more complex rival pickups.
Established Isuzu dealer presence in Nepal.
Cons
Price is high if you want a bare feature set.
As of 18 Sept 2026
16 rows compared
Proton X50 price in Nepal
Proton
रु 84,99,000
SML Isuzu D-MAX Hi-Lander price in Nepal
SML Isuzu
रु 70,90,000Lowest price
💰Price & availabilityEx-showroom
Ex-showroom price
रु 84,99,000
रु 70,90,000Cheapest
Fuel
petrol
diesel
Distributor
Jagdamba Motors Pvt. Ltd.
Continental Trading Enterprises Pvt. Ltd. (Isuzu Nepal main distributor) / Times Motors (Isuzu dealer)
🎁Current offersDealer offers on the selected variant
Offers
cash
No specific cash rebate officially announced for Flagship (As of: 20/09/2026)
2 offers on other variants
cash
No official cash discount was found in the gathered Nepal sources.
1 offer on other variants
Explore full specifications and service support
⚙️Engine, power & drivetrainVerified spec data
Engine capacity
1,499 cc
Not disclosed
Max power
177 PS
Not disclosed
Max torque
255 Nm
Not disclosed
Transmission
Not disclosed
manual
Drivetrain
FWD
rear-wheel drive
📐Size & practicalityVerified spec data
Length
4,330 mm
Not disclosed
Width
1,800 mm
Not disclosed
Height
1,609 mm
Not disclosed
Seating
Not disclosed
2
🔧After-sales reachCounted from distributor listings
Showrooms in Nepal
63Better
2
Service centres
17Better
3
1 category hidden — Battery & Range does not apply to these two petrol models.
📋Other verified detailsAs researched, per category
🛋️Comfort & Interior
·Leather upholstery
·Automatic climate control with air purifier
·Powered driver seat
·Smart air purifier system
·Keyless entry and push start
As of 20 Sept 2026
·Seating capacity: 2 seats.
As of 18 Sept 2026
📱Infotainment & Convenience
·8-inch infotainment touchscreen
·Infotainment_size_in: 8 inches
·‘Hi Proton’ voice-command GKUI system
·8-speaker audio system
·Auto headlights and auto wipers
·Parking_brake_type: electronic parking brake with auto hold
·Auto_hold: available on Flagship
As of 20 Sept 2026
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🛡️Safety
·6 airbags
·Airbag_count: 6
·ABS with EBD and BA
·Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control
·Hill Hold Assist and Hill Descent Control
·Camera_360: 360-degree camera on X50
·ADAS_level: Advanced ADAS with AEB, ACC, LKA on Flagship
·ASEAN NCAP 5-star crash test rating
As of 20 Sept 2026
·2 airbags - driver and front passenger
·ADAS not available; equipped with ABS and EBD
As of 09 Oct 2026
✨Design & Exterior
·LED projector headlamps with LED DRLs
·LED front fog lamps
·18-inch dual-tone alloy wheels
·Sporty styling with red brake calipers
·Sunroof_type: panoramic on Flagship
As of 20 Sept 2026
·Body style: double-cab pickup.
·Variant naming in Nepal confirms Hi-Lander trim.
As of 18 Sept 2026
📊Sales & Imports
·Flagship priced at Rs 84.99 lakh ex-showroom Nepal
·Top-spec TGDi engine variant in Nepal
·Imported CBU from Malaysia
As of 20 Sept 2026
·Nepal ex-showroom price: Rs 64,90,000.
·Listed as sold by the official Nepal Isuzu network.
As of 18 Sept 2026

Every variant, priced

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

Proton X50
SML Isuzu D-MAX Hi-Lander

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 84,99,000
रु 70,90,000
Road tax + registration
≈ रु 25,500
≈ रु 37,500
Third-party insurance
≈ रु 8,485
≈ रु 10,745
Estimated on-road
≈ रु 85,32,985
≈ रु 71,38,245
EMI / month
≈ रु 1,02,182 · 5 yr @ 7.5%
≈ रु 85,241 · 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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Our verdict

These two split the decision: the SML Isuzu D-MAX Hi-Lander is रु 14,09,000 cheaper ex-showroom (19.9%), while the Proton X50 is ahead on dealer and service reach — so the answer depends on which of those you are buying for.

Choose the Proton X50 if
  • you want servicing within reach of where you live
  • you want a dealer close enough to visit and negotiate at

Measured: 14 more service centres in Nepal (17 vs 3); 61 more showrooms in Nepal (63 vs 2).

Choose the SML Isuzu D-MAX Hi-Lander if
  • the ex-showroom price is your binding constraint

Every figure in this verdict is computed from the table below — the same ex-showroom prices, variant specifications and Nepal service network the page publishes. Nothing here is an estimate, and where a figure is missing on one side the axis is left out rather than guessed.

What we have actually checked

Trim prices distributor-verified
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These trims are listed at their published ex-showroom price, but none has been checked against the distributor's own price list yet — so treat the figures as indicative and confirm at the showroom.

After-sales reach in Nepal
Proton: 63 showrooms, 17 service centres · SML Isuzu: 2 showrooms, 3 service centres

Counted from our own showroom and service-centre directories, not from a brochure — every outlet behind these numbers has a listing on this site with an address and a phone number.

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Compiled and reviewed by Ajit Narayan Singh
Editor, Nepal AutoMart

This comparison is assembled from the Nepal AutoMart catalog — distributor price lists we track daily, variant specifications verified against brochures, and our own showroom and service-centre directories. Specifications a source only hedges at are left blank rather than filled in, prices carry the date they were last checked, and corrections are logged. How we source and verify this data.

Proton X50 vs SML Isuzu D-MAX Hi-Lander — questions buyers ask

Which is cheaper in Nepal — Proton X50 or SML Isuzu D-MAX Hi-Lander?

As of October 2026, the SML Isuzu D-MAX Hi-Lander starts at Rs 64.9 lakh ex-showroom — Rs 7.09 lakh less than the Proton X50 at Rs 71.99 lakh.

What is the price of the Proton X50 and SML Isuzu D-MAX Hi-Lander in Nepal?

The Proton X50 costs Rs 71.99 lakh to Rs 84.99 lakh and the SML Isuzu D-MAX Hi-Lander costs Rs 64.9 lakh to Rs 70.9 lakh (ex-showroom, October 2026).

Should I buy the Proton X50 or the SML Isuzu D-MAX Hi-Lander?

These two split the decision: the SML Isuzu D-MAX Hi-Lander is रु 14,09,000 cheaper ex-showroom (19.9%), while the Proton X50 is ahead on dealer and service reach — so the answer depends on which of those you are buying for. Take the Proton X50 if you want servicing within reach of where you live. Take the SML Isuzu D-MAX Hi-Lander if the ex-showroom price is your binding constraint. Every figure behind that call is in the table on this page.

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