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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
LDV D90 vs LDV T60 Utility Single Cab: the short answer
D90 has a modest catalogue-index lead, while T60 Utility Single Cab remains close.
T60 Utility Single Cab starts ZAR 600,000 cheaperD90 from ZAR 899,900 · T60 Utility Single Cab from ZAR 299,900
Five key differences
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Specification
D90
T60 Utility Single Cab
Maximum Power
D90160 kW @ 4000 rpm
T60 Utility Single Cab120 kW @ 4000 rpm
Maximum Torque
D90500 Nm @ 1500-2400 rpm
T60 Utility Single Cab410 Nm @ 1500-2400 rpm
Engine Size
D901996 cc
T60 Utility Single Cab1996 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
D9010.99 km/l
T60 Utility Single Cab12.35 km/l
Ground Clearance
D90210 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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LDV D90
D90 Flagship
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What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Specification evidence leader
D90
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Performance
T60 Utility Single Cab
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to:Published EfficiencyPublished Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
D90
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
T60 Utility Single Cab
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
D90
T60 Utility Single Cab
Model Introduced Year
2025
2026
Generation
Current South African D90 generation.
Current South African T60 Utility Single Cab generation.
Facelift History
No later South African facelift is published.
No later South African facelift is published.
Facelift Launched Since
2025
2026
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
Seven-seat large SUV
Two-seat single-cab pickup
Model Year
2025
2026
Production Status
active
active
Segment
SUV
Pickup
Vehicle Type
SUV
Pickup
Spec
D90
T60 Utility Single Cab
Length
5046 mm
5395 mm
Width
2016 mm
1900 mm
Height
1876 mm
1830 mm
Wheelbase
2950 mm
3155 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
210 mm
215 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Boot/Cargo Space
343 l
1840 l
Kerb Weight
2370 kg
1880 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
3100 kg
3050 kg
Payload Capacity
730 kg
1170 kg
Towing Capacity
3100 kg
3000 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
6.3 m
Front Headroom
1010 mm
1000 mm
Rear Headroom
990 mm
Not Applicable
Front Legroom
1050 mm
1045 mm
Rear Legroom
950 mm
Not Applicable
Spec
D90
T60 Utility Single Cab
Engine
2.0L twin-turbo diesel
2.0L turbo diesel
Engine Code
SC20M218Q6B
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1996 cc
1996 cc
Cylinders
4
4
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Inline
Valves
16
16
Valves per Cylinder
4
4
Aspiration
Twin Turbocharged
Turbocharged
Fuel System
High-pressure common-rail direct injection
Common-rail direct injection
Compression Ratio
15.9:1
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
83 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
92 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
160 kW @ 4000 rpm
120 kW @ 4000 rpm
Maximum Torque
500 Nm @ 1500-2400 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
4WD
4WD
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
6-Speed Manual
Top Speed
175 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, Normal, Eco
Eco, Normal, Power
Launch Control
No
No
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
67.51 kW/tonne
63.83 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
210.97 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
D90
T60 Utility Single Cab
Gearbox
8-speed automatic
6-speed manual
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine four-wheel drive
Front-engine four-wheel drive
LSD Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Transfer Case
Intelligent/selectable 4WD
Dual-range part-time 4WD
Differential Lock
Centre + Rear + Front
Rear
Paddle Shifters
Standard
Not Available
Final Drive Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Gears
8
6
Transmission Type
Torque-converter automatic
Manual
Clutch Type
Torque converter
Single dry-plate clutch
Gear Shift Indicator
Standard
Standard
Gear Shift Type
Steering wheel
Not Officially Disclosed
Drivetrain
4WD
4WD
4WD Engagement
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD Hi Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD Lo Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD Selector
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Automatic Shift Paddles
Standard
Not Available
Front Differential Lock
Standard
Not Available
Gearbox Type
Automatic
Manual
Low Range Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
2.48:1
Low Range
Standard
Standard
Axle Layout
4WD
Part-time four-wheel drive
Rear Differential Lock
Standard
Standard
Transmission Speeds
8
6
Spec
D90
T60 Utility Single Cab
Claimed Mileage
10.99 km/l
12.35 km/l
City Mileage
8.77 km/l
11.49 km/l
Highway Mileage
12.82 km/l
13.33 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
75 l
73 l
Emission Standard
Euro 5
Euro 5
AdBlue Tank Capacity
20 l
13 l
Auto Start Stop
Standard
Not Available
Real-world Mileage
10.99 km/l
12.35 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
75
73
Combined Driving Range
824.18
901.23
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Range Real World Mixed
735.29 km
858.82 km
Spec
D90
T60 Utility Single Cab
Airbags
Not Officially Disclosed
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
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
AEB
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
BA
Standard
Standard
Brake Override System
Yes
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
Not Officially Disclosed
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
D90
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
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Officially Disclosed
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
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Blind Spot Warning
Standard
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Spec
D90
T60 Utility Single Cab
Seat Material
Leather
Fabric
Heated Seats
Standard
Not Available
Ventilated Seats
Standard
Not Available
Ambient Lighting
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Steering Wheel Material
Leather
Polyurethane
60 40 Split Seat
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Driver Seat Adjustment
8-way electric + lumbar + massage + heating
Manual
Passenger Seat Adjustment
4-way electric + lumbar + heating + massage + ventilation
Manual
Seat Trim
Leather
Fabric
Spec
D90
T60 Utility Single Cab
Climate Control
Automatic front and rear
Not Available
Power Windows
Standard
Standard
Keyless Entry
Standard
Not Available
Push Button Start
Standard
Not Available
Wireless Charging
Standard
Not Available
Sunroof
Panoramic
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
Standard
Not Applicable
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Not Available
AC Type
Automatic front and rear
Not Available
Spec
D90
T60 Utility Single Cab
Infotainment System
12.3-inch touchscreen
10.25-inch touchscreen multimedia system
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Standard
Android Auto
Standard
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Standard
Number of Speakers
12
4
Digital Instrument Cluster
12.3
Not Available
USB Ports
Standard
Standard
Infotainment Screen
12.3
10.25
Touchscreen
12.3
10.25
Spec
D90
T60 Utility Single Cab
LED Headlamps
Standard
Not Available
Daytime Running Lamps
LED
Standard
Fog Lamps
Standard
Standard
Roof Rails
Standard
Not Applicable
Exterior Colour Options
Natural White; Metal Ash; Metal Black; Spruce Green
Blanc White; Candy Apple Red; Jewel Blue; Lava Grey; Metal Black
Headlights
Standard
Not Available
Panoramic Sunroof
Standard
Not Available
Spec
D90
T60 Utility Single Cab
Approach Angle
28 deg
27 deg
Departure Angle
25 deg
24.2 deg
Wading Depth
550 mm
500 mm
Terrain Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Locking Differential
Standard
Standard
4WD System Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Breakover Angle
20 deg
21.3 deg
Spec
D90
T60 Utility Single Cab
Tyre Size
265/50 R20
245/70 R16
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Ventilated disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
255/60 R18
Full-size spare
Wheel Rim Size
20
16
Handbrake Type
Electronic parking brake
Mechanical
Spec
D90
T60 Utility Single Cab
Front Suspension
Double wishbone
Double wishbone independent
Rear Suspension
5-link coil spring
Leaf spring rigid axle
Spec
D90
T60 Utility Single Cab
CO2 Emissions
239 g/km
213 g/km
Spec
D90
T60 Utility Single Cab
Service Plan
5 years / 100000 km
5 years / 100000 km
Spec
D90
T60 Utility Single Cab
Ownership Role
Passenger vehicle
Commercial vehicle
Price Zar
899900 ZAR
358900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current go-live price
Current go-live price
Starting Price
899900
358900
Starting Price Zar
899900
358900
Spec
D90
T60 Utility Single Cab
Warranty
5 years / 200000 km
5 years / 200000 km
In depth: how these cars differ
This D90 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: D90 82 vs T60 Utility Single Cab 68.
Efficiency index: D90 45 vs T60 Utility Single Cab 49.
Safety-equipment index: D90 93 vs T60 Utility Single Cab 52.
Practicality index: D90 78 vs T60 Utility Single Cab 79.
Ownership-cover index: D90 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
D90 leads by 13 points
D90 has a modest catalogue-index lead, while T60 Utility Single Cab remains close.
Performance
D90 +14
Efficiency
T60 Utility Single Cab +4
Safety
D90 +41
Practicality
T60 Utility Single Cab +1
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
D90
Performance
82/100
Efficiency
45/100
Safety
93/100
Practicality
78/100
T60 Utility Single Cab
Performance
68/100
Efficiency
49/100
Safety
52/100
Practicality
79/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexLDV D90
leads the specification evidence index with 76 pts
vs 63 pts for T60 Utility Single Cab
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, D90 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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