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Which One's Right for You?
D-Max Single Cab
Buyers who prefer this derivative's confirmed specification mix
Navara Double Cab
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
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Spec
D-Max Single Cab
Navara Double Cab
Model Introduced Year
Current local generation year not confirmed
1997
Generation
Current South African D-Max Single Cab listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data.
Current Navara generation focuses on improved comfort and stronger safety credentials
Facelift History
Model-year updates can affect trim, wheels, screens, safety equipment and colours. Use the latest South African price list when checking a specific vehicle.
Updated in recent years with improved styling, safety upgrades, and suspension refinement
Facelift Launched Since
Original current-generation version
Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
Single Cab pickup
Double Cab
Body Type Cab
Single/extended/double cab as per derivative name
Single/extended/double cab as per derivative name
Color Note
Colour availability changes by model year, production batch and dealer stock, check the current colour selector before ordering.
White, Silver, Black, Grey, Red, Blue
Dealer Stock Note
Top grade in the South Africa lineup
Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup
Drivetrain Note
Drive layout derived from the official derivative naming: 1.9 DDi Single Cab 4x4 HR L MT
Drive layout derived from the official derivative naming: 2.5D LE Plus Double Cab 4x4 AT
Gross Combined Mass Kg
5000 kg
-
Model Year
MY26
2026
Production Status
active
Active
Segment
Pickup
Double-cab bakkie
Tare Mass Kg
1810 kg
2023 kg
Vehicle Type
Pickup
Double Cab
Spec
D-Max Single Cab
Navara Double Cab
Length
5325 mm
5260 mm
Width
1870 mm
1850 mm
Height
1780 mm
1815 mm
Wheelbase
3125 mm
3150 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
227 mm
221 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
220 mm
-
Fuel Tank Capacity
76 l
80 l
Boot/Cargo Space
1000 l
1161 l
Kerb Weight
1810 kg
2023 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
3100 kg
3115 kg
Payload Capacity
1230 kg
1003 kg
Towing Capacity
2100 kg
3500 kg
Seating Capacity
2 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
1 rows
-
Doors
2 doors
4 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
12.5 m
6.7 m
Front Headroom
1005 mm
-
Rear Headroom
900 mm
-
Front Legroom
1060 mm
-
Rear Legroom
700 mm
-
Spec
D-Max Single Cab
Navara Double Cab
Front Track Width
Not Applicable
1570 mm
Rear Track Width
Not Applicable
1570 mm
Front Suspension
High Mounting
Double wishbone with coil over strut
Rear Suspension
Leaf Spring Overslung
5 link with coil spring
Power Steering
Hydraulic
Rack & Pinion Power Assisted
Front Spring Type
High Mounting
-
Rear Spring Type
Leaf Spring Overslung
-
Shock Absorber Type
Twintube Gas Pressurised
-
Front Suspension Type
High Mounting
Double wishbone with coil over strut
Gross Axle Mass Front Kg
1450 kg
-
Gross Axle Mass Rear Kg
1910 kg
-
MagneRide Damping
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Axle Type
Leaf Spring Overslung
5 link with coil spring
Rear Suspension Type
Leaf Spring Overslung
5 link with coil spring
Shock Absorbers
Twintube Gas Pressurised
-
Suspension
High Mounting
Double wishbone with coil over strut
Suspension Height
High Ride
-
Track Front Rear Mm
1570/1570
-
Chassis Type
-
Ladder
Chassis Material
-
Ladder
Spec
D-Max Single Cab
Navara Double Cab
Load Bed Length
2330 mm
1509 mm
Load Bed Width
1590 mm
1560 mm
Climate Control
Manual
Automatic dual-zone climate control
Power Windows
Not Available
Driver auto up/down
Keyless Entry
Standard
Intelligent Keyless Entry
Push Button Start
Not Available
Standard
Wireless Charging
Wireless
Not Available
Sunroof
Not Available
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Not Available
Automatic Headlamps
Halogen
Automatic headlights with Follow Me Home
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Rain-sensing Wipers
Boot Space Seats Folded
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Type
Manual
Automatic dual-zone climate control
Adaptive Dampers
Not Available
Not Available
Climate Zones
Manual
2
Fuel Consumption Combined
7.1
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Standard
Intercooler
Standard
-
Performance Data Logger
Not Available
Not Available
Rev Matching
Not Available
Not Available
Seat Type
Cloth
-
Skid Plates
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Not Available
Spare Wheel
Steel 17 x 7.0J-33
Full-size spare wheel
Air Conditioning
Manual
Automatic dual-zone climate control
Battery Preconditioning
Not Available
Not Available
Front Bumper
Black
-
Front Final Drive Ratio
4.100
-
Front Wiper
Variable Intermittent
-
Front Wipers Type
Variable Intermittent
-
Intelligent Battery System
Standard
Not Available
Intelligent Keyless Entry
Standard
-
Load Bed Light
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
Loadbox Depth Mm
465 mm
493 mm
Loadbox Length Mm
2330 mm
1509 mm
Loadbox Rope Hooks
Standard
-
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
4
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
Loadbox Width Mm
1590 mm
1560 mm
Manual Aircon
Manual
-
Mudflaps
Front & Rear
-
Oil Pan Guard
Standard
-
One Pedal Driving
Not Available
Not Available
Passive Entry Start
Standard
-
Pre Air Cleaner
Standard
-
Rear Bumper
Black
-
Rear Electric Motor
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Final Drive Ratio
4.100
-
Rear Step Bumper
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
Regenerative Braking Levels
Not Available
Not Available
Remote Central Locking
Standard
-
Rim Size
Steel 17 x 7.0J-33
18
Sound System
2
Not Available
Source Model Column
1.9 DDI HR L 4X4
navara-double-cab
Sport Plus Mode
Not Available
Not Available
Tailgate Lock
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
Tie Down Hooks
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
Tow Bar Type
Bakkie towing support
Bakkie towing support
Towbar
Optional (2.1T)
Bakkie towing support
TPMS
Not Available
Not Available
Trailer Hitch
Bakkie towing support
Bakkie towing support
Trailer Stability Assist
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Standard
Trailer Sway Control
Standard
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Trim Level
top
flagship
Unlocking
Standard
Intelligent Keyless Entry
Variant Role
Off-road or adventure derivative
Flagship / premium derivative
Vdc
Standard
-
Vehicle To Grid
Not Available
Not Available
Vehicle To Load
Not Available
Not Available
Walk Away Auto Door Lock
Standard
-
Walk Away Lock
Standard
Not Available
Water Depth Protection Mm
800 mm
-
Electric Mirror Folding
-
Power auto fold
Driver Seat Height Adjustment
-
Standard
12V Accessory Socket
-
12V cabin outlets and load-box outlet
Speed Limiter
-
Cruise Control
Heads Up Display
-
Not Available
Power Mirrors
-
Power mirrors
Ride Mode Selection
-
Not Available
Seatbelt Pre Tensioner
-
Not Available
Side Steps
-
Standard
Accelerator 0 100
-
Not Applicable
Remote Start
-
Not Available
Side Step
-
Standard/available
Sonar
-
Standard
Spec
D-Max Single Cab
Navara Double Cab
Engine
1.9-litre RZ4E Turbocharged Diesel
2.5-litre Turbocharged Diesel
Engine Code
RZ4E-MID
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1900 cc
2488 cc
Cylinders
4
4
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Inline
Valves
16
16
Valves per Cylinder
4
4
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Common-rail direct injection
Direct Injection
Compression Ratio
16.5:1
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
82.0 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
94.6 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
110 kW @ 3600 rpm
140 kW @ 3600 rpm
Maximum Torque
350 Nm
450 Nm @ 2000 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
4WD
4WD
Transmission
6-Speed Manual
Not Officially Disclosed
Top Speed
210 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
0-100 km/h
7.8 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
15.5 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Eco, Comfort, Sport
Not Officially Disclosed
Launch Control
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
4800 rpm
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
60.8 kW/tonne
69.2 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
193.4 Nm/tonne
222.4 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
D-Max Single Cab
Navara Double Cab
Gearbox
Manual
Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
4WD / AWD
4WD
LSD Available
Not Applicable
Not Available
Transfer Case
Confirmed 4WD derivative
4WD transfer case
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Available
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
Not Available
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
6
7
Transmission Type
6 Speed Manual
Automatic
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Type
Manual
Automatic
Drivetrain
4WD / AWD
4WD
4WD Engagement
Available
Selectable 4WD
4WD Hi Range
Available
Standard
4WD Lo Range
Available where 4WD low range is fitted
Standard
4WD Selector
Standard
Standard
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Applicable
Not Available
Drive Mode Selector
4WD/off-road drive mode support
4WD/off-road drive mode support
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Available
Gear Ratio 1st
4.942
-
Gear Ratio 2nd
2.686
-
Gear Ratio 3rd
1.527
-
Gear Ratio 4th
1.000
-
Gear Ratio 5th
0.749
-
Gear Ratio 6th
0.634
-
Gear Ratio Reverse
4.597
-
Gearbox Type
Manual
Automatic
Low Range Ratio
2.482
Not Available
Low Range
Available where 4WD low range is fitted
Standard
Axle Layout
4WD / AWD
4WD
Rear Differential Lock
Standard
Not Available
Transfer Case Guard
Standard
-
Transmission Speeds
6
7
Spec
D-Max Single Cab
Navara Double Cab
Claimed Mileage
14.1 km/l
13.9 km/l
City Mileage
11.5 km/l
11.3 km/l
Highway Mileage
16.5 km/l
16.3 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
76 l
80 l
Emission Standard
Not Applicable
-
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Available
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
Not Available
Real-world Mileage
14.1 km/l
13.9 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
76
80
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
D-Max Single Cab
Navara Double Cab
Airbags
Passenger
Driver and front passenger airbags, side, curtain and driver knee airbags
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Vehicle Dynamic Control
Hill Descent Control
Standard
Standard
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Not Available
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
Not Available
Standard
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Alarm System
Standard
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Not Available
Standard
Front Parking Sensors
Not Available
Not Available
AEB
Not Available
Standard
BA
Standard
Standard
Brake Override System
Not Available
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Not Available
Standard
Driver Airbag
Passenger
Standard
EBD
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Hill Hold
Standard
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Passenger
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Standard
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Available
Standard
Seatbelt Reminder
Not Available
Standard
Side Airbags
Not Available
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
TCS
Standard
Vehicle Dynamic Control
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Driver knee airbag
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Anti Theft Alarm
Standard
Standard
Driver Front Passenger Airbags
Passenger
-
Driver Passenger Airbags
Passenger
-
ESC With Traction Control
Standard
Not Available
Front Side Airbags
Standard
-
Fatigue Detection
-
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
-
Standard
Spec
D-Max Single Cab
Navara Double 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
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Standard
Parking Sensors
Not Available
Reverse camera and sensors
Rear View Camera
Not Available
Reverse camera
360 Degree Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Available
Standard
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
Intelligent Driver Alertness
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
High Beam Assist
Auto Lights
Halogen
-
Auto Wipers
Not Available
Rain-sensing Wipers
EV Mode
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Parking Sensors
Not Available
Reverse camera and sensors
Reverse Camera
Not Available
Reverse camera
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Park Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
Standard
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Standard
Emergency Braking
-
Standard
Parking Distance Sensors
-
Reverse camera and sensors
Parking Sensor
-
Reverse camera and sensors
Rear View Camera
-
Reverse camera
Reverse Camera Type
-
Reverse camera
Reversing Camera
-
Reverse camera
Spec
D-Max Single Cab
Navara Double Cab
Seat Material
Cloth
Black Leather
Heated Seats
Not Applicable
Not Available
Ventilated Seats
Not Applicable
Not Available
Steering Type
Hydraulic
Rack & Pinion Power Assisted
Ambient Lighting
Not Applicable
Not Available
Front Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Steering Wheel Material
Urethane
Not Applicable
Interior Colour Options
3
6
60 40 Split Seat
Not Applicable
Not Available
Driver Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
Electrically adjustable with lumbar
Fabric Seats
Cloth
-
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
Separate front passenger seat
Interior Courtesy Lamps
Cabin trim, seating material, screen layout and driver-assistance equipment vary by derivative. Compare the chosen D-Max Single Cab grade before assuming a feature is included.
See Nissan South Africa Navara Double Cab colour selector
Rear Wiper
Variable Intermittent
-
Body Type
Pickup
Pickup
DRL
Std, LED
Standard
Fog Lights
Not Available
Not Available
Front Fog Lights
Not Available
Not Available
Led Headlights
Halogen
Standard
Auto Headlights
Halogen
-
Automatic Headlamps
Halogen
-
Daytime Running Lights
Std, LED
Standard
Exterior Colour Options
3
6
Front Fog Lamps
Not Available
Standard
Headlamp Levelling
Halogen
-
Headlamps
Halogen
Standard
Headlight Type
Halogen
Standard
Headlights
Halogen
Standard
Load Bed Liner
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
Not Available
Active Exhaust
Not Available
Not Available
Radiator Grille
Black Paint
-
Rear Overhang Mm
1310 mm
-
Alloy Wheel Design
-
18-inch alloy wheels
Wing Mirror Type
-
Chrome door mirrors
Exterior Mirror Electric
-
Power mirrors
Exterior Mirror Folding
-
Auto fold
Spec
D-Max Single Cab
Navara Double Cab
Approach Angle
30 deg
32.6 deg
Departure Angle
23 deg
26.5 deg
Wading Depth
800 mm
Not Available
Terrain Modes
4WD/off-road drive mode support
4WD/off-road drive mode support
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Not Available
Underbody Protection
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Not Available
4WD System Type
Four-wheel drive
Selectable 4WD
Hill Descent Control
Standard
Standard
Approach Angle Deg
30 deg
32.6 deg
Breakover Angle
21.4 deg
23.2 deg
Breakover Angle Deg
21.4 deg
23.2 deg
Departure Angle Deg
23 deg
26.5 deg
Energy Recovery Display
Not Available
Not Available
Front Skid Plate Guard
Standard
-
Ground Clearance Max
227 mm
221 mm
Ground Clearance Min
227 mm
221 mm
Off Road Descent Control
Standard
-
Off Road Traction Assist
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Rear Skid Plate Guard
Standard
-
Terrain Mode Mud
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Not Available
Terrain Mode Sand
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Not Available
Terrain Mode Snow
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Not Available
Wading Depth Mm
800 mm
Not Available
Ramp Breakover Angle
-
23.2 deg
Recovery Hooks
-
Front towing hook
Ramp-over Angle
-
23.2 deg
Terrain Mode Normal
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Rock
-
Not Available
Terrain Response System
-
Not Available
Spec
D-Max Single Cab
Navara Double Cab
Tyre Size
255/65R17
255/60 R18
Front Brake Type
Not Available
Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type
Not Available
Drum
Spare Wheel Type
Steel 17 x 7.0J-33
Full-size spare wheel
Wheel Rim Size
Steel 17 x 7.0J-33
18
Spare Tyre
Steel 17 x 7.0J-33
Full-size spare wheel
Tyre Type
255/65R17
-
Wheel Diameter
Steel 17 x 7.0J-33
18
Cornering Brake Control
Standard
-
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Standard
Not Available
Handbrake Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Hydraulic Brake Assist
Standard
Not Available
Leather Steering Wheel
Urethane
-
Spare Wheel Size Type
Steel 17 x 7.0J-33
-
Steering Wheel Cruise Controls
Not Available
-
Steering Wheel Trim
Urethane
-
Towing Unbraked Kg
750 kg
-
Tyre Pressure Display
Not Available
Not Available
Tyre Pressure Monitoring
Not Available
Not Available
Wheel Size Type
Steel 17 x 7.0J-33
255/60 R18
Wheel Type
-
18-inch alloy wheels
Brake Type Front
-
Ventilated Disc
Brake Type Rear
-
Drum
Spec
D-Max Single Cab
Navara Double Cab
Service Interval
12 months / 15 000 km
15000
Maintenance Plan
6 years / 90 000 km
6 years / 90,000 km
Engine Oil Change Interval
12 months / 15 000 km
15 000 km
Service Plan Duration
6 years / 90 000 km
6 years / 90,000 km
Service Plan Distance
6 years / 90 000 km
6 years / 90,000 km
Alternator
90A
-
Service Plan
6 years / 90 000 km
6 years / 90,000 km
Service Intervals
12 months / 15 000 km
15000
First Service At
-
15000
Spec
D-Max Single Cab
Navara Double Cab
Warranty Years
5 years / 120 000 km
6 years / 150,000 km
Warranty Kilometers
5 years / 120 000 km
6 years / 150,000 km
Roadside Assistance
5 years / 120 000 km
Standard
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
5 years / unlimited km
-
Basic Warranty
5 years / 120 000 km
6 years / 150,000 km
Roadside Assistance
5 years / 120 000 km
Standard
Warranty
5 years / 120 000 km
6 years / 150,000 km
Warranty Roadside Assistance
5 years / 120 000 km
Standard
Spec
D-Max Single Cab
Navara Double Cab
CO2 Emissions
186 g/km
Not Available
Hybrid System Type
Not Available
Not Available
Fuel Octane Requirement
Diesel
Diesel
Idle CO2 Output
186
-
CO2 Emissions G Km
186
-
Spec
D-Max Single Cab
Navara Double Cab
Ownership Role
Top
Flagship
Price Zar
585200 ZAR
785700 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current listed price
Current listed price
Starting Price
585200
785700
Starting Price Zar
585200
785700
In depth: how these cars differ
This D-Max Single Cab and Navara Double 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: D-Max Single Cab 64 vs Navara Double Cab 75.
Efficiency index: D-Max Single Cab 56 vs Navara Double Cab 58.
Safety-equipment index: D-Max Single Cab 90 vs Navara Double Cab 93.
Practicality index: D-Max Single Cab 75 vs Navara Double Cab 90.
Ownership-cover index: D-Max Single Cab not separately scored vs Navara Double 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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A transparent comparison of published catalogue fields. This is not a road-test score, owner rating or editorial review rating, and it appears only when every vehicle clears the same comparable-data threshold.
Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout
Navara Double Cab leads by 8 points
Navara Double Cab has a modest catalogue-index lead, while D-Max Single Cab remains close.
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Navara Double Cab
Performance
75/100
Efficiency
58/100
Safety
93/100
Practicality
90/100
D-Max Single Cab
Performance
64/100
Efficiency
56/100
Safety
90/100
Practicality
75/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexNissan Navara Double Cab
leads the specification evidence index with 80 pts
vs 72 pts for D-Max Single Cab
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Navara Double Cab leads. However, D-Max Single Cab may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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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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