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.
D90 and T9 Double Cab are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
T9 Double Cab starts ZAR 350,000 cheaperD90 from ZAR 899,900 · T9 Double Cab from ZAR 549,900
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
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Specification
D90
T9 Double Cab
Maximum Power
D90160 kW @ 4000 rpm
T9 Double Cab144 kW @ 3014 rpm
Maximum Torque
D90500 Nm @ 1500-2400 rpm
T9 Double Cab487 Nm
Engine Size
D901996 cc
T9 Double Cab1999 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
D9010.99 km/l
T9 Double Cab12.66 km/l
Ground Clearance
D90210 mm
T9 Double Cab210 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Independent editorial assessment
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LDV D90
D90 Flagship
Hagalu editorial ratingNot yet rated
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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 listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Performance
T9 Double 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
T9 Double 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
T9 Double Cab
Model Introduced Year
2025
2026
Generation
Current South African D90 generation.
Current South African T9 Double Cab range verified on 7 September 2026
Facelift History
No later South African facelift is published.
No later South African facelift was identified in the current official model and brochure material
Facelift Launched Since
2025
Not Applicable
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Not Applicable
Body Style
Seven-seat large SUV
Double-cab bakkie
Model Year
2025
2026
Production Status
active
active
Segment
SUV
Double-cab bakkie
Vehicle Type
SUV
Double-cab pickup
Spec
D90
T9 Double Cab
Length
5046 mm
5330 mm
Width
2016 mm
1965 mm
Height
1876 mm
1920 mm
Wheelbase
2950 mm
3110 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
210 mm
210 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
76 l
Boot/Cargo Space
343 l
Not Officially Disclosed
Kerb Weight
2370 kg
Not Officially Disclosed
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
3100 kg
2945 kg
Payload Capacity
730 kg
1000 kg
Towing Capacity
3100 kg
3500 kg
Seating Capacity
7 seats
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Rows
3 rows
Not Officially Disclosed
Doors
5 doors
Not Officially Disclosed
Minimum Turning Radius
6.45 m
6.2 m
Front Headroom
1010 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Headroom
990 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Legroom
1050 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Legroom
950 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
D90
T9 Double Cab
Engine
2.0L twin-turbo diesel
2.0-litre Turbocharged Diesel
Engine Code
SC20M218Q6B
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1996 cc
1999 cc
Cylinders
4
Not Officially Disclosed
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves
16
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
4
Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
Twin Turbocharged
Turbocharged
Fuel System
High-pressure common-rail direct injection
Not Officially Disclosed
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
144 kW @ 3014 rpm
Maximum Torque
500 Nm @ 1500-2400 rpm
487 Nm
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
RWD
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
8-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
175 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Sport, Normal, Eco
Standard, Sport, Eco, Snow
Launch Control
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
67.51 kW/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
210.97 Nm/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
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
T9 Double Cab
Gearbox
8-speed automatic
ZF 8-speed automatic
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine four-wheel drive
RWD
LSD Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Transfer Case
Intelligent/selectable 4WD
Not Officially Disclosed
Differential Lock
Centre + Rear + Front
Not Officially Disclosed
Paddle Shifters
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Final Drive Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Gears
8
8
Transmission Type
Torque-converter automatic
Automatic
Clutch Type
Torque converter
Not Officially Disclosed
Gear Shift Indicator
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Gear Shift Type
Steering wheel
Not Officially Disclosed
Drivetrain
4WD
RWD
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 Officially Disclosed
Front Differential Lock
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Gearbox Type
Automatic
ZF 8-speed automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Low Range
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Axle Layout
4WD
4×2
Rear Differential Lock
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Transmission Speeds
8
8
Spec
D90
T9 Double Cab
Claimed Mileage
10.99 km/l
12.66 km/l
City Mileage
8.77 km/l
8.8 km/l
Highway Mileage
12.82 km/l
14.5 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
75 l
76 l
Emission Standard
Euro 5
Not Officially Disclosed
AdBlue Tank Capacity
20 l
Not Officially Disclosed
Auto Start Stop
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Real-world Mileage
10.99 km/l
12.66 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
75
76
Combined Driving Range
824.18
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
735.29 km
Not Applicable
Spec
D90
T9 Double Cab
Airbags
Not Officially Disclosed
6
ABS
Standard
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Yes
Traction Control
Standard
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
2 points
Brake Assist
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Parking Sensors
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
AEB
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
BA
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Brake Override System
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Driver Airbag
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
EBD
Standard
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Hill Hold
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Seatbelt Reminder
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Side Airbags
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Stability Control
Standard
Yes
TCS
Standard
Yes
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
ABS EBD
Standard
Yes
Spec
D90
T9 Double Cab
Cruise Control
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Lane Keep Assist
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Parking Sensors
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear View Camera
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
360 Degree Camera
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Auto Highbeam
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Auto Wipers
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Reverse Camera
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Park Assist
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Around View Monitor
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Blind Spot Warning
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Forward Collision Warning
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
D90
T9 Double Cab
Seat Material
Leather
Not Officially Disclosed
Heated Seats
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Ventilated Seats
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Ambient Lighting
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Steering Wheel Material
Leather
Not Officially Disclosed
60 40 Split Seat
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Driver Seat Adjustment
8-way electric + lumbar + massage + heating
Not Officially Disclosed
Passenger Seat Adjustment
4-way electric + lumbar + heating + massage + ventilation
Not Officially Disclosed
Seat Trim
Leather
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
D90
T9 Double Cab
Climate Control
Automatic front and rear
Not Officially Disclosed
Power Windows
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Keyless Entry
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Push Button Start
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Wireless Charging
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Sunroof
Panoramic
Not Officially Disclosed
Electric Tailgate
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
AC Type
Automatic front and rear
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
D90
T9 Double Cab
Infotainment System
12.3-inch touchscreen
Not Officially Disclosed
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Android Auto
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Speakers
12
Not Officially Disclosed
Digital Instrument Cluster
12.3
Not Officially Disclosed
USB Ports
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Infotainment Screen
12.3
Not Officially Disclosed
Touchscreen
12.3
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
D90
T9 Double Cab
LED Headlamps
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Daytime Running Lamps
LED
Not Officially Disclosed
Fog Lamps
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Roof Rails
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Exterior Colour Options
Natural White; Metal Ash; Metal Black; Spruce Green
Not Officially Disclosed
Headlights
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Panoramic Sunroof
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
D90
T9 Double Cab
Approach Angle
28 deg
27 deg
Departure Angle
25 deg
23 deg
Wading Depth
550 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Terrain Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Locking Differential
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD System Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Breakover Angle
20 deg
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
D90
T9 Double Cab
Tyre Size
265/50 R20
265/60 R18
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
255/60 R18
Not Officially Disclosed
Wheel Rim Size
20
18
Handbrake Type
Electronic parking brake
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
D90
T9 Double Cab
Front Suspension
Double wishbone
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Suspension
5-link coil spring
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
D90
T9 Double Cab
CO2 Emissions
239 g/km
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
D90
T9 Double Cab
Service Plan
5 years / 100000 km
5 years / 100,000 km
Spec
D90
T9 Double Cab
Ownership Role
Passenger vehicle
Current South African double-cab bakkie derivative
Price Zar
899900 ZAR
629900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current go-live price
Current official suggested retail price, vat included
Starting Price
899900
629900
Starting Price Zar
899900
629900
Spec
D90
T9 Double Cab
Warranty
5 years / 200000 km
5 years / 200,000 km
In depth: how these cars differ
This D90 and T9 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: D90 82 vs T9 Double Cab 74.
Efficiency index: D90 45 vs T9 Double Cab 54.
Safety-equipment index: D90 93 vs T9 Double Cab 85.
Practicality index: D90 78 vs T9 Double Cab 86.
Ownership-cover index: D90 not separately scored vs T9 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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Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout
D90 leads by 0 points
D90 and T9 Double Cab are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
D90
Performance
82/100
Efficiency
45/100
Safety
93/100
Practicality
78/100
T9 Double Cab
Performance
74/100
Efficiency
54/100
Safety
85/100
Practicality
86/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexLDV D90
leads the specification evidence index with 76 pts
vs 76 pts for T9 Double Cab
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, D90 leads. However, T9 Double Cab may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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