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T60 Utility Single Cab 4x4Diesel6-Speed ManualCurrent
ZAR 358,900ex-showroom
⚡ 120 kW🔧 410 Nm⛽ 12.35 km/l
＋Add a 3rd car
Decision summary
Mahindra Bolero vs LDV T60 Utility Single Cab: the short answer
The verified specification tables are ready to compare, but Hagalu has withheld a ranked verdict because the selected vehicles do not yet meet the minimum like-for-like source-coverage threshold.
Bolero starts ZAR 83,901 cheaperBolero from ZAR 215,999 · T60 Utility Single Cab from ZAR 299,900
Five key differences
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Specification
Bolero
T60 Utility Single Cab
Maximum Power
Bolero46 kW
T60 Utility Single Cab120 kW @ 4000 rpm
Maximum Torque
Bolero195 Nm @ 1400 rpm
T60 Utility Single Cab410 Nm @ 1500-2400 rpm
Engine Size
Bolero2523 cc
T60 Utility Single Cab1996 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Bolero14.3 km/l
T60 Utility Single Cab12.35 km/l
Ground Clearance
Bolero170 mm
T60 Utility Single Cab215 mm
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Spec
Bolero
T60 Utility Single Cab
Model Introduced Year
Not Available
2026
Generation
Current local listing
Current South African T60 Utility Single Cab generation.
Facelift History
Not listed by current South African source page.
No later South African facelift is published.
Facelift Launched Since
Original current-generation version
2026
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
Pickup
Two-seat single-cab pickup
Model Year
Current
2026
Production Status
Active
active
Segment
Pickup
Pickup
Tare Mass Kg
1470 kg
-
Vehicle Type
Pickup
Pickup
Spec
Bolero
T60 Utility Single Cab
Ground Clearance (Default)
170 mm
215 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
45 l
Not Officially Disclosed
Kerb Weight
1470 kg
1880 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2620 kg
3050 kg
Payload Capacity
1150 kg
1170 kg
Seating Capacity
2 seats
2 seats
Length
-
5395 mm
Width
-
1900 mm
Height
-
1830 mm
Wheelbase
-
3155 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Boot/Cargo Space
-
1840 l
Towing Capacity
-
3000 kg
Number of Rows
-
1 rows
Doors
-
2 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
-
6.3 m
Front Headroom
-
1000 mm
Rear Headroom
-
Not Applicable
Front Legroom
-
1045 mm
Rear Legroom
-
Not Applicable
Spec
Bolero
T60 Utility Single Cab
Front Track Width
Not Applicable
-
Rear Track Width
Not Applicable
-
Front Suspension
Not Available
Double wishbone independent
Rear Suspension
Not Available
Leaf spring rigid axle
Spec
Bolero
T60 Utility Single Cab
Load Bed Length
2500 mm
-
Load Bed Width
1540 mm
-
Climate Control
Not Available
Not Available
Power Windows
Not Available
Standard
Keyless Entry
Not Available
Not Available
Push Button Start
Not Available
Not Available
Wireless Charging
Not Available
Not Available
Sunroof
Not Available
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Not Applicable
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Not Available
Boot Space Seats Folded
Not Applicable
-
AC Type
Not Available
Not Available
Side Steps
Yes
-
Loadbox Length Mm
2500 mm
-
Loadbox Width Mm
1540 mm
-
Spec
Bolero
T60 Utility Single Cab
Engine
2.5-litre Turbocharged Diesel
2.0L turbo diesel
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
2523 cc
1996 cc
Cylinders
Not Officially Disclosed
4
Cylinder Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
Inline
Valves
Not Officially Disclosed
16
Valves per Cylinder
Not Officially Disclosed
4
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Not Officially Disclosed
Common-rail direct injection
Compression Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
46 kW
120 kW @ 4000 rpm
Maximum Torque
195 Nm @ 1400 rpm
410 Nm @ 1500-2400 rpm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Drive Type
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD
Transmission
Not Officially Disclosed
6-Speed Manual
Top Speed
Not Officially Disclosed
170 km/h
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Eco, Normal, Power
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
31.3 kW/tonne
63.83 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
132.7 Nm/tonne
218.09 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Electric Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
Bolero
T60 Utility Single Cab
Gearbox
Not Applicable
6-speed manual
Drivetrain Layout
Not Applicable
Front-engine four-wheel drive
LSD Available
Not Applicable
Not Available
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Dual-range part-time 4WD
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Rear
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
Not Available
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Gears
Not Applicable
6
Transmission Type
Not Applicable
Manual
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Single dry-plate clutch
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Applicable
Standard
Gear Shift Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Drivetrain
Not Applicable
4WD
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Applicable
Not Available
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Available
Gearbox Type
Not Applicable
Manual
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
2.48:1
Low Range
Not Applicable
Standard
Axle Layout
Not Applicable
Part-time four-wheel drive
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Standard
Transmission Speeds
Not Applicable
6
Spec
Bolero
T60 Utility Single Cab
Claimed Mileage
14.3 km/l
12.35 km/l
City Mileage
11.6 km/l
11.49 km/l
Highway Mileage
16.7 km/l
13.33 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
45 l
73 l
Emission Standard
Not Applicable
Euro 5
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
13 l
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
Not Available
Real-world Mileage
14.3 km/l
12.35 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
45
73
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
901.23
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
858.82 km
Spec
Bolero
T60 Utility Single Cab
Airbags
No airbags listed in official BMT brochure
2
ABS
Not Available
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Not Available
Standard
Traction Control
Not Available
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Standard
Hill Start Assist
Not Available
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Not Available
Not Applicable
ISOFIX Mounts
Not Available
Not Available
Brake Assist
Not Available
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Not Available
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Not Available
Standard
Front Parking Sensors
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
AEB
Not Available
Not Available
BA
Not Available
Standard
Brake Override System
Not Available
Yes
Curtain Airbags
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Airbag
Not Available
Standard
EBD
Not Available
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Standard
Hill Hold
Not Available
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Not Available
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Available
Standard
Seatbelt Reminder
Not Available
Standard
Side Airbags
Not Available
Not Available
Stability Control
Not Available
Standard
TCS
Not Available
Standard
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Not Available
ABS EBD
Not Available
Standard
Spec
Bolero
T60 Utility Single Cab
Cruise Control
Not Available
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Not Available
Standard
Rear View Camera
Not Available
Standard
360 Degree Camera
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Parking Sensors
Not Available
Standard
Reverse Camera
Not Available
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Park Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Spec
Bolero
T60 Utility Single Cab
Seat Material
Soft-touch vinyl seating
Fabric
Heated Seats
Not Applicable
Not Available
Ventilated Seats
Not Applicable
Not Available
Ambient Lighting
Not Applicable
Not Available
Front Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
-
Rear Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
-
Steering Wheel Material
Not Applicable
Polyurethane
60 40 Split Seat
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Driver Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
Manual
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
Manual
Seat Trim
Soft-touch vinyl seating
Fabric
Spec
Bolero
T60 Utility Single Cab
Infotainment System
Not Available
10.25-inch touchscreen multimedia system
Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Standard
Android Auto
Not Available
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Not Available
Standard
Number of Speakers
Not Available
4
Digital Instrument Cluster
Not Applicable
Not Available
USB Ports
Not Available
Standard
Infotainment Screen
Not Available
10.25
Touchscreen
Not Available
10.25
Spec
Bolero
T60 Utility Single Cab
LED Headlamps
Not Available
Not Available
Daytime Running Lamps
Not Available
Standard
Fog Lamps
Not Available
Standard
Roof Rails
Not Available
Not Applicable
Exterior Colour Options
See OEM source page for colour availability.
Blanc White; Candy Apple Red; Jewel Blue; Lava Grey; Metal Black
Headlights
Not Available
Not Available
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
Not Available
Spec
Bolero
T60 Utility Single Cab
Approach Angle
Not Available
27 deg
Departure Angle
Not Available
24.2 deg
Wading Depth
Not Available
500 mm
Terrain Modes
Not Available
Not Available
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Standard
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Breakover Angle
Not Available
21.3 deg
Ground Clearance Max
Not Applicable
-
Ground Clearance Min
Not Applicable
-
Spec
Bolero
T60 Utility Single Cab
Tyre Size
Not Available
245/70 R16
Front Brake Type
Not Available
Ventilated disc
Rear Brake Type
Not Available
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Not Available
Full-size spare
Wheel Rim Size
Not Available
16
Handbrake Type
Not Applicable
Mechanical
Spec
Bolero
T60 Utility Single Cab
CO2 Emissions
Not Applicable
213 g/km
Fuel Octane Requirement
Diesel
-
Spec
Bolero
T60 Utility Single Cab
Basic Warranty
3 years / 100 000 km
5 years / 200000 km
Warranty
3 years / 100 000 km
5 years / 200000 km
Spec
Bolero
T60 Utility Single Cab
Service Plan
Optional 3 years / 60 000 km
5 years / 100000 km
Spec
Bolero
T60 Utility Single Cab
Ownership Role
South Africa market model
Commercial vehicle
Price Zar
215999 ZAR
358900 ZAR
Pricing Role
base
Current go-live price
Starting Price
215999
358900
Starting Price Zar
215999
358900
In depth: how these cars differ
This Bolero and T60 Utility Single Cab comparison keeps the exact South African derivatives, lifecycle states, available prices and verified specifications side by side.
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