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D-MAX Single Cab vs Space Cab vs Double Cab:
What's the Difference?
When you're looking at a new ute, one of the first things to consider is the cab configuration.
The Isuzu D-MAX is available in Single Cab, Space Cab and Double Cab variants, giving you options depending on how you use your ute. Whether you need a straightforward workhorse, extra storage or room for the crew, there's a D-MAX configuration to suit.
Here's a look at the key differences between the three.
Quick comparison
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Single Cab |
Space Cab |
Double Cab |
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Main focus |
Work and carrying |
Work + extra storage |
Passengers + versatility |
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Seating |
2 |
2 |
5 |
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Doors |
2 |
2 + rear clam-shell doors |
4 |
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Rear cabin space |
— |
Storage shelf |
Rear passenger seating |
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Available in D-MAX LX |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
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Available in D-MAX LS |
— |
— |
✓ |
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Available in X-Terrain |
— |
— |
✓ |
What is a Single Cab D-MAX?
The Single Cab D-MAX is the straightforward option when your priority is getting the job done.
With a single row of seating and a cab chassis configuration, it leaves plenty of flexibility for different deck and body setups. It's particularly suited to businesses and operators who need a ute set up around the work they do.
The current D-MAX LX Single Cab Chassis comes with the same 3.0L turbo-diesel engine and 4x4 automatic drivetrain as the rest of the D-MAX range.
Who is a Single Cab best for?
A Single Cab could be the right choice if you:
- Primarily use your ute for work
- Need a custom deck or body setup
- Carry tools, equipment or materials
- Don't regularly need to carry passengers
- Want to maximise the practical use of the rear deck
It's the D-MAX for keeping things simple and getting on with the job.
What is a Space Cab D-MAX?
The Space Cab sits between the Single Cab and Double Cab.
It retains a work-focused setup but adds useful storage behind the front seats. The D-MAX Space Cab features a rear storage shelf, with access through clam-shell doors.
That makes it useful if you need somewhere secure to keep smaller tools, bags and other gear or without taking up space on the deck.
Who is a Space Cab best for?
A Space Cab could suit you if you:
- Need a work-focused ute
- Want additional secure cabin storage
- Carry tools or equipment that you'd rather keep out of the weather
- Don't regularly need a full rear passenger area
- Want a balance between work practicality and additional storage
It's a good middle ground if a Single Cab doesn't give you enough cabin storage, but you don't need the passenger space of a Double Cab.
What is a Double Cab D-MAX?
The Double Cab is the most versatile option if you need to carry people as well as gear.
It has four doors and five seats, making it suitable for carrying the crew during the week and family or friends when you're off the clock.
The Double Cab is available across the D-MAX range, including LX, LS and X-Terrain.
Who is a Double Cab best for?
A Double Cab could be the right choice if you:
- Regularly carry passengers
- Need a ute that can work during the week and handle family life at the weekend
- Want easy access to the rear seats
- Need the versatility of five seats and a rear deck
- Want the option of a higher-spec model such as the X-Terrain
For many people, the Double Cab is the all-rounder.
Which D-MAX cab is right for you?
There's no single answer, it depends on what you need your ute to do.
Choose a Single Cab if...
Work comes first.
You need a straightforward work ute and want the flexibility of a cab chassis for different deck and body setups. It also allows for the largest deck of the cab types.
Choose a Space Cab if...
You need more storage without going all the way to a Double Cab.
The rear storage area gives you somewhere to keep smaller gear while retaining a work-focused setup.
Choose a Double Cab if...
You need to carry people as well as gear.
Five seats and four doors make the Double Cab a versatile choice for work, family and everything in between.
Does the cab configuration affect D-MAX capability?
Choosing between Single, Space and Double Cab isn't simply about capability.
Across the D-MAX range, the different cab configurations are designed to suit different jobs. The current D-MAX range also offers 3.0L turbo-diesel power, 3.5-tonne braked towing capacity and a 5-star ANCAP safety rating.
The key difference is how that capability is packaged around your needs — whether that's carrying equipment, setting up a work body, storing gear or getting the whole crew from A to B.
D-MAX cab configuration FAQs
What is the difference between a Single Cab and Double Cab ute?
A Single Cab has one row of seats and is primarily designed around work and carrying. A Double Cab has four doors and five seats, making it more suitable if you regularly carry passengers as well as gear.
What is a Space Cab ute?
A Space Cab sits between a Single Cab and Double Cab. The D-MAX Space Cab has additional storage behind the front seats, accessed through rear clam-shell doors.
How many people can sit in a D-MAX Double Cab?
The D-MAX Double Cab has seating for five people.
Is the D-MAX Space Cab good for work?
Yes. The Space Cab is designed around a work-focused setup while providing additional cabin storage for smaller tools and equipment.
Which D-MAX has a Double Cab?
Double Cab variants are available across the LX, LS and X-Terrain ranges.
Which D-MAX should I choose?
If you primarily need a work ute and a flexible deck setup, look at the Single Cab. If you want additional cabin storage, the Space Cab is worth considering. If you regularly carry passengers, the Double Cab offers five seats and four doors.
Find the D-MAX for your job
From a straightforward workhorse to a ute that can carry the whole crew, the D-MAX range gives you different cab configurations to suit how you work and live.
Explore the D-MAX range or talk to your local Isuzu Utes dealer to find the right configuration for you.