LDV D90 vs Toyota Hilux Single Cab

A proper head-to-head in South Africa — compare price, performance, fuel economy or electric range, safety and the details that shape long-term ownership.

LDV D90 in South Africa

LDV D90

D90 Flagship Diesel 8-Speed Automatic Current
ZAR 899,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 160 kW 🔧 500 Nm ⛽ 10.99 km/l
VS
Toyota Hilux Single Cab in South Africa

Toyota Hilux Single Cab

2.4 GD-6 4X4 RAIDER 6MT Diesel 6-Speed Manual Current
ZAR 636,300 ex-showroom
⚡ 110 kW 🔧 400 Nm ⛽ 13.2 km/l
+ Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

LDV D90 vs Toyota Hilux Single Cab: the short answer

D90 and Hilux Single Cab are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

Hilux Single Cab starts ZAR 573,700 cheaper D90 from ZAR 899,900 · Hilux Single Cab from ZAR 326,200

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification D90 Hilux Single Cab
Maximum Power D90160 kW @ 4000 rpm Hilux Single Cab110 kW @ 3400 rpm
Maximum Torque D90500 Nm @ 1500-2400 rpm Hilux Single Cab400 Nm
Engine Size D901996 cc Hilux Single Cab2393 cc
Combined Fuel Economy D9010.99 km/l Hilux Single Cab13.2 km/l
Ground Clearance D90210 mm Hilux Single Cab269 mm

Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.

Independent editorial assessment

Hagalu editorial ratings

When a variant is selected, its rating out of five applies only to that exact derivative; a model-range review is not inherited. Editorial ratings are separate from the Specification Evidence Index out of 100 and are not customer ratings.

LDV D90

D90 Flagship

Hagalu editorial rating Not yet rated

No complete editorial rating is published for this exact variant. This is not a zero score.

How Hagalu rates cars

Toyota Hilux Single Cab

2.4 GD-6 4X4 RAIDER 6MT

Hagalu editorial rating Not yet rated

No complete editorial rating is published for this exact variant. This is not a zero score.

How Hagalu rates cars

Not yet rated means a complete review is not published; it does not mean the vehicle scored zero. Read the rating methodology.

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

Specification evidence leader

D90

Strengths
  • More powerful engine output
  • Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
  • Lower fuel efficiency
Best suited to: Published Performance Published Practicality

Hilux Single Cab

Strengths
  • Better fuel efficiency
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
  • Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to: Published Efficiency

Which One's Right for You?

D90

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures

Hilux Single Cab

  • Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec D90 Hilux Single Cab
Model Introduced Year 2025 2020
Generation Current South African D90 generation. Eighth-generation Hilux Single Cab in Toyota South Africa's current range
Facelift History No later South African facelift is published. Current eighth-generation Toyota South Africa Hilux range
Facelift Launched Since 2025 2025
Facelift Version Ending Current Current South African specification
Body Style Seven-seat large SUV Pickup
Model Year 2025 2026
Production Status active active
Segment SUV Bakkie
Vehicle Type SUV Pickup
Spec D90 Hilux Single Cab
Length 5046 mm 5325 mm
Width 2016 mm 1855 mm
Height 1876 mm 1795 mm
Wheelbase 2950 mm 3085 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 210 mm 269 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) Not Officially Disclosed 185 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity Not Officially Disclosed 80 l
Boot/Cargo Space 343 l 484 l
Kerb Weight 2370 kg 2203 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 3100 kg 2870 kg
Payload Capacity 730 kg 850 kg
Towing Capacity 3100 kg 3500 kg
Seating Capacity 7 seats 2 seats
Number of Rows 3 rows 1 rows
Doors 5 doors 2 doors
Minimum Turning Radius 6.45 m 6.4 m
Front Headroom 1010 mm 992 mm
Rear Headroom 990 mm Not Applicable
Front Legroom 1050 mm 1040 mm
Rear Legroom 950 mm Not Applicable

In depth: how these cars differ

This D90 and Hilux 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: D90 82 vs Hilux Single Cab 67.

Efficiency index: D90 45 vs Hilux Single Cab 61.

Safety-equipment index: D90 93 vs Hilux Single Cab 93.

Practicality index: D90 78 vs Hilux Single Cab 74.

Ownership-cover index: D90 not separately scored vs Hilux 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.

Specification Evidence Index

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

D90 leads by 2 points

D90 and Hilux Single Cab are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

Evidence leader 76 /100
Lead 2 points
Data 68% source coverage
76
#1 Evidence leader

D90

68% source coverage 3 strong categories
Best at Safety 93 Check Efficiency 45
Performance 82
Efficiency 45
Safety 93
Practicality 78
Leads by 2 points
74
#2

Hilux Single Cab

72% source coverage 2 strong categories
Best at Safety 93 Check Efficiency 61
Performance 67
Efficiency 61
Safety 93
Practicality 74
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance D90 +15 Efficiency Hilux Single Cab +16 Safety Level Practicality D90 +4

Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

D90

Performance 82/100
Efficiency 45/100
Safety 93/100
Practicality 78/100

Hilux Single Cab

Performance 67/100
Efficiency 61/100
Safety 93/100
Practicality 74/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index LDV D90 leads the specification evidence index with 76 pts vs 74 pts for Hilux Single Cab

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, D90 leads. However, Hilux Single Cab may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

D90 vs Hilux Single Cab questions

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.