Toyota GR86 vs LDV T60 Double 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.

Toyota GR86 in South Africa

Toyota GR86

2.4 Automatic Petrol 6-Speed Automatic Current
ZAR 799,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 173 kW 🔧 250 Nm ⛽ 10.9 km/l
VS
LDV T60 Double Cab in South Africa

LDV T60 Double Cab

T60 Max Luxe 4WD Double Cab 6-Speed Manual Diesel 6-Speed Manual Current
ZAR 750,000 ex-showroom
⚡ 160 kW 🔧 500 Nm ⛽ 10.75 km/l
+ Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

Toyota GR86 vs LDV T60 Double Cab: the short answer

T60 Double Cab holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over GR86.

T60 Double Cab starts ZAR 269,900 cheaper GR86 from ZAR 749,900 · T60 Double Cab from ZAR 480,000

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification GR86 T60 Double Cab
Maximum Power GR86173 kW @ 7000 rpm T60 Double Cab160 kW @ 4000 rpm
Maximum Torque GR86250 Nm @ 3700 rpm T60 Double Cab500 Nm @ 1500-2400 rpm
Engine Size GR862387 cc T60 Double Cab1996 cc
Combined Fuel Economy GR8610.9 km/l T60 Double Cab10.75 km/l
Ground Clearance GR86130 mm T60 Double Cab215 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.

Toyota GR86

2.4 Automatic

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

LDV T60 Double Cab

T60 Max Luxe 4WD Double Cab 6-Speed Manual

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)

GR86

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 Double Cab

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

Which One's Right for You?

GR86

  • Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
  • Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment

T60 Double Cab

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

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec GR86 T60 Double Cab
360 Degree Camera Not Available Not Officially Disclosed
Adaptive Cruise Control Not Available Not Officially Disclosed
Adaptive Cruise Control Not Available Not Officially Disclosed
Around View Monitor Not Available Not Officially Disclosed
Autonomous Emergency Braking Not Available Not Officially Disclosed
Auto Lights Standard -
Auto Wipers Standard Not Officially Disclosed
Blind Spot Monitoring Not Available Standard
Blind Spot Warning Not Available Standard
Cruise Control Standard Standard
Driver Fatigue Alert Not Available Not Officially Disclosed
Emergency Braking Not Available -
EV Mode Not Available -
Lane Departure Warning Not Available Not Officially Disclosed
Lane Keep Assist Not Available Not Officially Disclosed
Parking Distance Sensors Rear -
Parking Sensor Rear -
Parking Sensors Rear Standard
Pre-Collision System Not Available -
Rain Sensor Wipers Standard -
Rear View Camera Standard Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert Not Available Not Officially Disclosed
Rear View Camera Standard -
Reverse Camera Standard Standard
Reverse Camera Type Standard -
Reversing Camera Standard -
Surround View Camera Not Available Not Officially Disclosed
Traffic Sign Recognition Not Available Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Parking Sensors Rear Standard
Auto Highbeam Not Available Not Officially Disclosed
Park Assist Not Available Not Available
Forward Collision Warning Not Available Not Officially Disclosed
Spec GR86 T60 Double Cab
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
Axle Layout RWD Selectable part-time 4WD
Differential Lock Not Applicable Rear
Differential Type Front Not Available -
Differential Type Rear Not Available -
Drivetrain RWD 4WD
Drivetrain Layout Rear Wheel Drive Front-engine four-wheel drive
Engine Position Front Longitudinal -
Front Differential Lock Not Applicable Not Available
Number of Gears 4 6
Gear Shift Type 6-Speed Automatic with Paddle Shifters Not Officially Disclosed
Gearbox 6-Speed Automatic with Paddle Shifters 6-speed manual
Gearbox Type 6-Speed Automatic with Paddle Shifters Manual
LSD Available Torsen LSD Not Officially Disclosed
Low Range Not Applicable Standard
Low Range Ratio Not Applicable 2.48:1
Paddle Shifters Standard Not Available
Rear Differential Lock Not Applicable Standard
Transfer Case Not Applicable Dual-range part-time 4WD
Transfer Case Guard Not Available -
Transmission Speeds 4 6
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Final Drive Ratio Not Applicable Not Officially Disclosed
Clutch Type Not Applicable Single dry-plate clutch
Gear Shift Indicator Not Applicable Standard

In depth: how these cars differ

This GR86 and T60 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: GR86 67 vs T60 Double Cab 82.

Efficiency index: GR86 45 vs T60 Double Cab 44.

Safety-equipment index: GR86 96 vs T60 Double Cab 87.

Practicality index: GR86 46 vs T60 Double Cab 87.

Ownership-cover index: GR86 43 vs T60 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.

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

T60 Double Cab leads by 16 points

T60 Double Cab holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over GR86.

Evidence leader 77 /100
Lead 16 points
Data 73% source coverage
77
#1 Evidence leader

T60 Double Cab

73% source coverage 3 strong categories
Best at Safety 87 Check Efficiency 44
Performance 82
Efficiency 44
Safety 87
Practicality 87
Leads by 16 points
61
#2

GR86

87% source coverage 1 strong categories
Best at Safety 96 Check Ownership 43
Performance 67
Efficiency 45
Safety 96
Practicality 46
Ownership 43
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance T60 Double Cab +15 Efficiency GR86 +1 Safety GR86 +9 Practicality T60 Double Cab +41

Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

T60 Double Cab

Performance 82/100
Efficiency 44/100
Safety 87/100
Practicality 87/100

GR86

Performance 67/100
Efficiency 45/100
Safety 96/100
Practicality 46/100
Ownership 43/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index LDV T60 Double Cab leads the specification evidence index with 77 pts vs 61 pts for GR86

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, T60 Double Cab leads. However, GR86 may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

GR86 vs T60 Double 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.