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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
Omoda C7 vs LDV T60 Utility Single Cab: the short answer
C7 and T60 Utility Single Cab are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
T60 Utility Single Cab starts ZAR 240,000 cheaperC7 from ZAR 539,900 · T60 Utility Single Cab from ZAR 299,900
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
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Specification
C7
T60 Utility Single Cab
Maximum Power
C7145 kW @ 5500 rpm
T60 Utility Single Cab120 kW @ 4000 rpm
Maximum Torque
C7290 Nm
T60 Utility Single Cab410 Nm @ 1500-2400 rpm
Engine Size
C71600 cc
T60 Utility Single Cab1996 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
C713.3 km/l
T60 Utility Single Cab12.35 km/l
Ground Clearance
C7176 mm
T60 Utility Single Cab215 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Independent editorial assessment
Hagalu editorial ratings
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Omoda C7
Luxury
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What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Specification evidence leader
C7
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Efficiency
T60 Utility Single Cab
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
C7
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
T60 Utility Single Cab
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
C7
T60 Utility Single Cab
Model Introduced Year
2026
2026
Generation
Current South Africa C7 range
Current South African T60 Utility Single Cab generation.
Facelift History
Current South Africa version listed by official source
No later South African facelift is published.
Facelift Launched Since
2026
2026
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
SUV
Two-seat single-cab pickup
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
active
Segment
SUV
Pickup
Tare Mass Kg
1578 kg
-
Vehicle Type
SUV
Pickup
Spec
C7
T60 Utility Single Cab
Length
4660 mm
5395 mm
Width
1875 mm
1900 mm
Height
1670 mm
1830 mm
Wheelbase
2720 mm
3155 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
176 mm
215 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
176 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 l
Not Officially Disclosed
Boot/Cargo Space
614 l
1840 l
Kerb Weight
1578 kg
1880 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2090 kg
3050 kg
Payload Capacity
512 kg
1170 kg
Towing Capacity
1250 kg
3000 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
2 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
1 rows
Doors
5 doors
2 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.6 m
6.3 m
Front Headroom
1000 mm
1000 mm
Rear Headroom
960 mm
Not Applicable
Front Legroom
1090 mm
1045 mm
Rear Legroom
750 mm
Not Applicable
Spec
C7
T60 Utility Single Cab
Front Track Width
Not Available
-
Rear Track Width
Not Available
-
Front Suspension
MacPherson strut
Double wishbone independent
Rear Suspension
Multi-link
Leaf spring rigid axle
Spec
C7
T60 Utility Single Cab
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
-
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
-
Climate Control
Automatic
Not Available
Power Windows
Standard
Standard
Keyless Entry
Standard
Not Available
Push Button Start
Standard
Not Available
Wireless Charging
Standard
Not Available
Sunroof
Standard
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
Standard
Not Applicable
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Not Available
Boot Space Seats Folded
1371 l
-
AC Type
Automatic
Not Available
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
-
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
-
Spec
C7
T60 Utility Single Cab
Engine
1.6-litre Turbocharged Petrol
2.0L turbo diesel
Engine Code
SQRF4J16
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Petrol
Diesel
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1600 cc
1996 cc
Cylinders
4
4
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Inline
Valves
16
16
Valves per Cylinder
4
4
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Petrol injection
Common-rail direct injection
Compression Ratio
9.9:1
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
77.0 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
85.8 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
145 kW @ 5500 rpm
120 kW @ 4000 rpm
Maximum Torque
290 Nm
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
FWD
4WD
Transmission
7-Speed DCT
6-Speed Manual
Top Speed
190 km/h
170 km/h
0-100 km/h
8.4 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
16.3 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Eco, Normal, Sport
Eco, Normal, Power
Launch Control
No
No
Rev Limiter
6500 rpm
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
91.9 kW/tonne
63.83 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
183.8 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
C7
T60 Utility Single Cab
Gearbox
7 DCT
6-speed manual
Drivetrain Layout
FWD
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
Standard
Not Available
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Gears
7
6
Transmission Type
Automatic
Manual
Clutch Type
Automatic clutch
Single dry-plate clutch
Gear Shift Indicator
Standard
Standard
Gear Shift Type
Electric
Not Officially Disclosed
Drivetrain
FWD
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
Standard
Not Available
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Available
Gearbox Type
7 DCT
Manual
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
2.48:1
Low Range
Not Applicable
Standard
Axle Layout
FWD
Part-time four-wheel drive
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Standard
Transmission Speeds
7
6
Spec
C7
T60 Utility Single Cab
Claimed Mileage
13.3 km/l
12.35 km/l
City Mileage
10.7 km/l
11.49 km/l
Highway Mileage
15.7 km/l
13.33 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 l
73 l
Emission Standard
Euro VIb
Euro 5
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
13 l
Auto Start Stop
Standard
Not Available
Real-world Mileage
13.3 km/l
12.35 km/l
Charging Port Type
Plug-in hybrid AC/DC
Not Applicable
Charging Type
AC/DC
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
51
73
Combined Driving Range
Not Available
901.23
Electric Consumption
Not Available
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Range Real World Mixed
Not Available
858.82 km
Spec
C7
T60 Utility Single Cab
Airbags
Multiple airbags
2
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Standard
Standard
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Not Applicable
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
Not Available
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Standard
Standard
Front Parking Sensors
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
AEB
Standard
Not Available
BA
Standard
Standard
Brake Override System
Standard
Yes
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Not Available
Driver Airbag
Standard
Standard
EBD
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Hill Hold
Standard
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Standard
Standard
Seatbelt Reminder
Standard
Standard
Side Airbags
Standard
Not Available
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
TCS
Standard
Standard
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Not Available
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Spec
C7
T60 Utility Single Cab
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
Standard
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Standard
Standard
Rear View Camera
Standard
Standard
360 Degree Camera
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Standard
Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
Standard
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Standard
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Standard
Not Available
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Standard
Reverse Camera
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Not Available
Park Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Blind Spot Warning
Standard
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
Standard
Not Available
Spec
C7
T60 Utility Single Cab
Seat Material
Leatherette / leather
Fabric
Heated Seats
Standard
Not Available
Ventilated Seats
Standard
Not Available
Ambient Lighting
Standard
Not Available
Front Shoulder Room
Not Available
-
Rear Shoulder Room
Not Available
-
Steering Wheel Material
Leather
Polyurethane
60 40 Split Seat
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Driver Seat Adjustment
Power
Manual
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Power
Manual
Seat Trim
Leatherette / leather
Fabric
Spec
C7
T60 Utility Single Cab
Infotainment System
Touchscreen infotainment
10.25-inch touchscreen multimedia system
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Standard
Android Auto
Standard
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Standard
Number of Speakers
8
4
Digital Instrument Cluster
Standard
Not Available
USB Ports
Front and rear USB where listed
Standard
Infotainment Screen
10.25-inch or larger by trim
10.25
Touchscreen
10.25-inch or larger by trim
10.25
Spec
C7
T60 Utility Single Cab
LED Headlamps
Standard
Not Available
Daytime Running Lamps
Standard
Standard
Fog Lamps
Standard
Standard
Roof Rails
Standard
Not Applicable
Exterior Colour Options
Khaki white, carbon crystal black, moonlight silver, grey and other official Omoda market colours where listed.
Blanc White; Candy Apple Red; Jewel Blue; Lava Grey; Metal Black
Headlights
Standard
Not Available
Panoramic Sunroof
Standard
Not Available
Spec
C7
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 Applicable
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
176 mm
-
Ground Clearance Min
176 mm
-
Spec
C7
T60 Utility Single Cab
Tyre Size
235/50 R19
245/70 R16
Front Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
Ventilated disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Temporary spare
Full-size spare
Wheel Rim Size
235/50 R19
16
Handbrake Type
Electronic parking brake
Mechanical
Spec
C7
T60 Utility Single Cab
CO2 Emissions
173 g/km
213 g/km
Fuel Octane Requirement
Petrol
-
Spec
C7
T60 Utility Single Cab
Service Plan
5 Years / 70 000 km
5 years / 100000 km
Spec
C7
T60 Utility Single Cab
Ownership Role
mid-to-high value
Commercial vehicle
Price Zar
539900 ZAR
358900 ZAR
Pricing Role
mid-to-high value
Current go-live price
Starting Price
539900
358900
Starting Price Zar
539900
358900
Spec
C7
T60 Utility Single Cab
Warranty
5 Years / 150 000 km
5 years / 200000 km
In depth: how these cars differ
This C7 and T60 Utility Single Cab comparison uses the exact derivatives selected above for South Africa. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.
Performance index: C7 61 vs T60 Utility Single Cab 68.
Efficiency index: C7 52 vs T60 Utility Single Cab 49.
Safety-equipment index: C7 94 vs T60 Utility Single Cab 52.
Practicality index: C7 67 vs T60 Utility Single Cab 79.
Ownership-cover index: C7 not separately scored vs T60 Utility Single Cab not separately scored.
These figures are Hagalu catalogue-comparison indicators, not customer ratings, crash-test scores, resale guarantees or a substitute for a road test. Each page shows its weighted source coverage beside the result.
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Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout
C7 leads by 6 points
C7 and T60 Utility Single Cab are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Performance
T60 Utility Single Cab +7
Efficiency
C7 +3
Safety
C7 +42
Practicality
T60 Utility Single Cab +12
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
C7
Performance
61/100
Efficiency
52/100
Safety
94/100
Practicality
67/100
T60 Utility Single Cab
Performance
68/100
Efficiency
49/100
Safety
52/100
Practicality
79/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexOmoda C7
leads the specification evidence index with 69 pts
vs 63 pts for T60 Utility Single Cab
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, C7 leads. However, T60 Utility Single Cab may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
Related comparisons
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There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the models and available derivatives in South Africa on price, safety equipment, space, powertrain and ownership cover. The category indicators summarise published catalogue data; they are not a road test or customer rating.
Compare the published consumption or mileage rows for the exact derivatives using the same unit and test basis. A catalogue figure is useful for like-for-like comparison, but traffic, speed, load, weather and driving style can change actual fuel use.
Compare only equipment explicitly listed for each derivative, including airbags, stability control and driver-assistance systems. Confirm the exact trim with the manufacturer, and treat any independent crash-test result separately because equipment and ratings can differ by market.
A reliable five-year total cannot be calculated from catalogue data alone. Add the exact purchase and finance cost, fuel or electricity, insurance quotes, scheduled servicing, tyres and expected resale value. Check whether the selected derivative includes a service or maintenance plan.
Use the seating, boot or load-space, ISOFIX and safety rows as a first check. Then test the exact cars with your child seats, passengers and typical luggage, because published dimensions do not show every access or comfort difference.
Compare the published power, torque and 0–100 km/h rows when they are available for both exact derivatives. Vehicle weight, gearing and power delivery also matter, so catalogue outputs alone do not establish real-world overtaking or response.
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