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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
Mazda CX-3 vs LDV T60 Utility Single Cab: the short answer
CX-3 and T60 Utility Single Cab are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
T60 Utility Single Cab starts ZAR 140,100 cheaperCX-3 from ZAR 440,000 · T60 Utility Single Cab from ZAR 299,900
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
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Specification
CX-3
T60 Utility Single Cab
Maximum Power
CX-3115 kW @ 6000 rpm
T60 Utility Single Cab120 kW @ 4000 rpm
Maximum Torque
CX-3206 Nm @ 2800 rpm
T60 Utility Single Cab410 Nm @ 1500-2400 rpm
Engine Size
CX-31998 cc
T60 Utility Single Cab1996 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
CX-315.9 km/l
T60 Utility Single Cab12.35 km/l
Ground Clearance
CX-3155 mm
T60 Utility Single Cab215 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Independent editorial assessment
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Mazda CX-3
2.0 Individual Auto FWD
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What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
CX-3
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Efficiency
Specification evidence leader
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?
CX-3
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
CX-3
T60 Utility Single Cab
Model Introduced Year
2015
2026
Generation
Current first-generation DK-series Mazda CX-3
Current South African T60 Utility Single Cab generation.
Facelift History
The CX-3 has received successive equipment and design updates since its 2015 debut; Carbon and Individual now sit together at the top of the South African range.
No later South African facelift is published.
Facelift Launched Since
2015
2026
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
SUV
Two-seat single-cab pickup
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
Active
active
Segment
Compact crossover
Pickup
Tare Mass Kg
1270 kg
-
Vehicle Type
SUV
Pickup
Spec
CX-3
T60 Utility Single Cab
Length
4275 mm
5395 mm
Width
1765 mm
1900 mm
Height
1542 mm
1830 mm
Wheelbase
2570 mm
3155 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
155 mm
215 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
48 l
Not Officially Disclosed
Boot/Cargo Space
230 l
1840 l
Kerb Weight
1270 kg
1880 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
1735 kg
3050 kg
Payload Capacity
465 kg
1170 kg
Towing Capacity
850 kg
3000 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
2 seats
Doors
5 doors
2 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.7 m
6.3 m
Front Legroom
1058 mm
1045 mm
Rear Legroom
888 mm
Not Applicable
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Rows
-
1 rows
Front Headroom
-
1000 mm
Rear Headroom
-
Not Applicable
Spec
CX-3
T60 Utility Single Cab
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
-
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
-
Climate Control
Automatic
Not Available
Power Windows
Front & Rear
Standard
Keyless Entry
Smart
Not Available
Push Button Start
Standard
Not Available
Wireless Charging
Standard
Not Available
Sunroof
Standard
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Not Applicable
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Not Available
Boot Space Seats Folded
1140 l
-
AC Type
Automatic
Not Available
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
-
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
-
Spec
CX-3
T60 Utility Single Cab
Engine
2-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
2.0L turbo diesel
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Petrol
Diesel
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1998 cc
1996 cc
Cylinders
4
4
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Inline
Valves
Not Officially Disclosed
16
Valves per Cylinder
Not Officially Disclosed
4
Aspiration
Naturally Aspirated
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Not Officially Disclosed
Common-rail direct injection
Compression Ratio
13.0:1
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
83.5 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
91.2 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
115 kW @ 6000 rpm
120 kW @ 4000 rpm
Maximum Torque
206 Nm @ 2800 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
FWD
4WD
Transmission
6-Speed Automatic
6-Speed Manual
Top Speed
197 km/h
170 km/h
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Sport
Eco, Normal, Power
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
90.6 kW/tonne
63.83 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
162.2 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
CX-3
T60 Utility Single Cab
Gearbox
6-Speed Auto
6-speed manual
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine, front-wheel drive
Front-engine four-wheel drive
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Dual-range part-time 4WD
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Rear
Paddle Shifters
Standard
Not Available
Final Drive Ratio
4.325
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Gears
6
6
Transmission Type
Automatic
Manual
Gear Shift Type
Automatic
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
Automatic
Manual
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
2.48:1
Low Range
Not Applicable
Standard
Axle Layout
4x2
Part-time four-wheel drive
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Standard
Transmission Speeds
6
6
LSD Available
-
Not Available
Clutch Type
-
Single dry-plate clutch
Gear Shift Indicator
-
Standard
Spec
CX-3
T60 Utility Single Cab
Claimed Mileage
15.9 km/l
12.35 km/l
City Mileage
12.8 km/l
11.49 km/l
Highway Mileage
18.7 km/l
13.33 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
48 l
73 l
Emission Standard
Euro stage IV
Euro 5
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
13 l
Auto Start Stop
Standard
Not Available
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
48
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
Real-world Mileage
15.9 km/l
12.35 km/l
Spec
CX-3
T60 Utility Single Cab
Airbags
6
2
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Standard
Hill Start Assist
Not Available
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
Not Available
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Front & Rear
Standard
Front Parking Sensors
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
AEB
Not Available
Not Available
BA
Standard
Standard
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Not Available
Driver Airbag
Standard
Standard
EBD
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Hill Hold
Not Available
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Standard
Standard
Seatbelt Reminder
Front & Rear
Standard
Side Airbags
Standard
Not Available
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Not Available
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
-
Standard
Child Safety Lock
-
Not Applicable
Tyre Pressure Monitor
-
Standard
Brake Override System
-
Yes
TCS
-
Standard
Spec
CX-3
T60 Utility Single Cab
Cruise Control
Standard
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
Front & Rear
Standard
Rear View Camera
Standard
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
Standard
Not Available
Rear Parking Sensors
Not Available
Standard
Reverse Camera
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Park Assist
-
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
-
Not Available
Spec
CX-3
T60 Utility Single Cab
Seat Material
Black Leather
Fabric
Heated Seats
Not Available
Not Available
Ventilated Seats
Not Available
Not Available
Ambient Lighting
Not Available
Not Available
Front Shoulder Room
1360 mm
-
Rear Shoulder Room
1281 mm
-
Steering Wheel Material
Standard
Polyurethane
60 40 Split Seat
(60:40)
Not Officially Disclosed
Driver Seat Adjustment
10-Way Power Adjustable (Driver)
Manual
Passenger Seat Adjustment
10-Way Power Adjustable (Driver)
Manual
Seat Trim
Black Leather
Fabric
Spec
CX-3
T60 Utility Single Cab
Infotainment System
Standard
10.25-inch touchscreen multimedia system
Apple CarPlay
Wireless
Standard
Android Auto
Standard
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Standard
Number of Speakers
7
4
Digital Instrument Cluster
Not Available
Not Available
USB Ports
2
Standard
Infotainment Screen
8-Inch
10.25
Touchscreen
8-Inch
10.25
Spec
CX-3
T60 Utility Single Cab
LED Headlamps
Standard
Not Available
Daytime Running Lamps
Standard
Standard
Alloy Wheel Design
Black Metallic + Machining
-
Exterior Colour Options
Aero Grey, Snowflake White Pearl, Jet Black, Machine Grey, Polymetal Grey, Platinum Quartz and Soul Red Crystal are listed, with Carbon availability limited to selected finishes.
Blanc White; Candy Apple Red; Jewel Blue; Lava Grey; Metal Black
Headlights
Standard
Not Available
Panoramic Sunroof
Standard
Not Available
Fog Lamps
-
Standard
Roof Rails
-
Not Applicable
Spec
CX-3
T60 Utility Single Cab
Departure Angle
25.7 deg
24.2 deg
Terrain Modes
Sport
Not Available
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Standard
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Ground Clearance Max
155 mm
-
Ground Clearance Min
155 mm
-
Approach Angle
-
27 deg
Wading Depth
-
500 mm
Breakover Angle
-
21.3 deg
Spec
CX-3
T60 Utility Single Cab
Tyre Size
215/50R18
245/70 R16
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Ventilated disc
Rear Brake Type
Solid disc
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Temporary spare 185/60 R16
Full-size spare
Wheel Rim Size
18 X 7.0 J
16
Handbrake Type
Electronic
Mechanical
Spec
CX-3
T60 Utility Single Cab
Front Suspension
Macpherson strut
Double wishbone independent
Rear Suspension
Torsion beam axle
Leaf spring rigid axle
Spec
CX-3
T60 Utility Single Cab
CO2 Emissions
146 g/km
213 g/km
Spec
CX-3
T60 Utility Single Cab
Service Plan
3 Years/Unlimited km
5 years / 100000 km
Spec
CX-3
T60 Utility Single Cab
Ownership Role
flagship equipment and comfort derivative
Commercial vehicle
Price Zar
551600 ZAR
358900 ZAR
Pricing Role
flagship equipment and comfort derivative
Current go-live price
Starting Price
551600
358900
Starting Price Zar
551600
358900
Spec
CX-3
T60 Utility Single Cab
Warranty
5 Years/Unlimited km
5 years / 200000 km
In depth: how these cars differ
This CX-3 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: CX-3 47 vs T60 Utility Single Cab 68.
Efficiency index: CX-3 61 vs T60 Utility Single Cab 49.
Safety-equipment index: CX-3 84 vs T60 Utility Single Cab 52.
Practicality index: CX-3 48 vs T60 Utility Single Cab 79.
Ownership-cover index: CX-3 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
T60 Utility Single Cab leads by 3 points
CX-3 and T60 Utility Single Cab are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Performance
T60 Utility Single Cab +21
Efficiency
CX-3 +12
Safety
CX-3 +32
Practicality
T60 Utility Single Cab +31
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
T60 Utility Single Cab
Performance
68/100
Efficiency
49/100
Safety
52/100
Practicality
79/100
CX-3
Performance
47/100
Efficiency
61/100
Safety
84/100
Practicality
48/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexLDV T60 Utility Single Cab
leads the specification evidence index with 63 pts
vs 60 pts for CX-3
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, T60 Utility Single Cab leads. However, CX-3 may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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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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