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Toyota Hilux Double Cab vs GWM Ora 03: the short answer
Hilux Double Cab holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Ora 03.
Hilux Double Cab starts ZAR 207,750 cheaperHilux Double Cab from ZAR 479,200 · Ora 03 from ZAR 686,950
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
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Specification
Hilux Double Cab
Ora 03
Maximum Power
Hilux Double Cab150 kW @ 3000-3400 rpm
Ora 03126 kW
Maximum Torque
Hilux Double Cab500 Nm @ 1600-2800 rpm
Ora 03250 Nm
Engine Size
Hilux Double Cab2755 cc
Ora 03Not Applicable
Combined Fuel Economy
Hilux Double Cab13.3 km/l
Ora 03Not Applicable
Ground Clearance
Hilux Double Cab312 mm
Ora 03145 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Independent editorial assessment
Hagalu editorial ratings
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Toyota Hilux Double Cab
2.8 GD-6 4X4 LEGEND MHEV 6AT
Hagalu editorial rating
4.5/5★★★★★★★★★★
Desk research · Exact variant
Hagalu Editorial Team ·
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What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Specification evidence leader
Hilux Double Cab
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Practicality
Ora 03
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?
Hilux Double Cab
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Ora 03
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
Hilux Double Cab
Ora 03
Model Introduced Year
2026
Current local generation year not confirmed
Generation
Ninth-generation Hilux Double Cab launched in South Africa in 2026
Current South African Ora 03 listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data.
Facelift History
All-new ninth-generation South African model introduced in 2026
Model-year updates can affect trim, wheels, screens, safety equipment and colours. Use the latest South African price list when checking a specific vehicle.
Facelift Launched Since
2026
Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending
Current South African specification
Current
Body Style
Pickup
Electric hatchback
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
published
Segment
Bakkie
Hatchback
Vehicle Type
Light Commercial Vehicle
Hatchback
Color Note
-
Colour availability changes by model year, production batch and dealer stock, check the current colour selector before ordering.
Dealer Stock Note
-
Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup
Tare Mass Kg
-
1685 kg
Spec
Hilux Double Cab
Ora 03
Length
5320 mm
4235 mm
Width
1885 mm
1825 mm
Height
1865 mm
1603 mm
Wheelbase
3085 mm
2650 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
312 mm
145 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
185 mm
115 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
80 l
0 l
Boot/Cargo Space
1145.8 l
228 l
Kerb Weight
2155 kg
1685 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2950 kg
2120 kg
Payload Capacity
795 kg
435 kg
Towing Capacity
3500 kg
2000 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
2 rows
Doors
4 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
6.3 m
5.6 m
Front Headroom
1000 mm
1000 mm
Rear Headroom
930 mm
960 mm
Front Legroom
1040 mm
1050 mm
Rear Legroom
700 mm
900 mm
Spec
Hilux Double Cab
Ora 03
Engine
2.8-litre Turbocharged Diesel
Battery-electric powertrain
Engine Code
1GD-FTV
Not Applicable
Fuel Type
Diesel Mild Hybrid
Electric
Hybrid System
48V Mild Hybrid
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
2755 cc
Not Applicable
Cylinders
4
Not Applicable
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Not Applicable
Valves
16
Not Applicable
Valves per Cylinder
4
Not Applicable
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Not Applicable
Fuel System
Common Rail Direct Injection
Not Applicable
Compression Ratio
15.6:1
Not Applicable
Bore
92 mm
Not Applicable
Stroke
103.6 mm
Not Applicable
Maximum Power
150 kW @ 3000-3400 rpm
126 kW
Maximum Torque
500 Nm @ 1600-2800 rpm
250 Nm
Combined Power
1 kW
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
1 Nm
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Permanent Magnet Synchronous
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Motors
1
Not Officially Disclosed
Motor Location
Front
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Type
4WD
FWD
Transmission
6-Speed Automatic
Not Officially Disclosed
Top Speed
176 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
0-100 km/h
10.7 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
6500 rpm
Not Applicable
Power-to-Weight Ratio
69.6 kW/tonne
74.8 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
232.0 Nm/tonne
148.4 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
0.2 kWh
Not Officially Disclosed
Usable Battery Capacity
64.8 kWh
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Type
Lithium-ion
Lithium-ion
Battery Voltage
48 V
Not Officially Disclosed
Electric Range
Not Applicable
420 km
AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Regenerative Braking
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Hilux Double Cab
Ora 03
Gearbox
6-Speed Automatic
Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine, 4WD
Front-wheel drive
LSD Available
Standard
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
Two-speed transfer case
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Rear
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Not Available
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
3.909:1
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
6
Not Applicable
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
Clutch Type
Torque converter lock-up
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Standard
Yes
Gear Shift Type
Floor-mounted automatic selector
Automatic
Drivetrain
Part-Time 4WD
Front-wheel drive
4WD Engagement
Part-time selectable
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
Standard
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Standard
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Electronic rotary selector
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Available
Not Applicable
Front Differential Lock
Not Available
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
Torque-converter automatic
Automatic
Low Range Ratio
2.566:1
Not Applicable
Low Range
Standard
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
4WD
Front-wheel drive
Rear Differential Lock
Standard
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
6
Not Applicable
Differential Type Front
-
Not Available
Differential Type Rear
-
Not Available
Transfer Case Guard
-
Not Available
Spec
Hilux Double Cab
Ora 03
Claimed Mileage
13.3 km/l
Not Applicable
City Mileage
12.5 km/l
Not Applicable
Highway Mileage
14.7 km/l
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Capacity
80 l
Electric vehicle - no fuel tank
Emission Standard
Euro 2 without OBD
Not Applicable
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Standard
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
13.3 km/l
Not Applicable
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
80
Electric vehicle - no fuel tank
Combined Driving Range
1064
420
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
16.5
Range Real World Highway
838 km
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
792 km
Not Applicable
Spec
Hilux Double Cab
Ora 03
Airbags
7
Dual SRS, front side, side curtain and front centre airbags
ABS
Standard
Not Available
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Not Available
Traction Control
Standard
Not Available
Hill Descent Control
Standard
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Not Available
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Not Available
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
Not Available
Brake Assist
Standard
Not Available
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Not Available
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Not Available
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Front and rear
Not Available
Front Parking Sensors
Standard
Not Available
AEB
Standard
Not Available
BA
Standard
Not Available
Brake Override System
Standard
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Standard
Driver Airbag
Standard
Not Available
EBD
Standard
Not Available
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Not Available
Hill Hold
Standard
Not Available
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Front ELR pretensioners and force limiters
Not Available
Seatbelt Reminder
Front and rear
Not Available
Side Airbags
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Not Available
TCS
Standard
Not Available
Knee Airbag
Standard
Not Available
ABS EBD
Standard
Not Available
Spec
Hilux Double Cab
Ora 03
Cruise Control
All-speed adaptive
Not Available
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
Front and rear
Not Available
Rear View Camera
Standard
Not Available
360 Degree Camera
Standard
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Standard
Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Standard
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Not Available
Reverse Camera
Standard
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Not Available
Park Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Standard
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
Standard
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
Standard
Not Available
EV Mode
-
Not Available
Spec
Hilux Double Cab
Ora 03
Seat Material
Leather
Full-grain leather
Heated Seats
Not Available
Not Applicable
Ventilated Seats
Not Available
Not Applicable
Ambient Lighting
Not Available
Not Applicable
Steering Wheel Material
Leather
Not Applicable
60 40 Split Seat
Standard
Not Applicable
Driver Seat Adjustment
Power
Not Applicable
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Manual
Not Applicable
Seat Trim
Leather
Full-grain leather
Front Shoulder Room
-
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
-
Not Applicable
Interior Colour Options
-
3
Fabric Seats
-
Full-grain leather
Interior Courtesy Lamps
-
Cabin trim, seating material, screen layout and driver-assistance equipment vary by derivative. Compare the chosen Ora 03 grade before assuming a feature is included.
Commercial, fleet, agricultural and leisure pickup
Flagship
Price Zar
999900 ZAR
805950 ZAR
Pricing Role
Flagship
Current listed price
Starting Price
999900
805950
Starting Price Zar
999900
805950
Spec
Hilux Double Cab
Ora 03
Warranty
3 years / 100 000 km
5 Years / 100,000 km
Warranty Years
3 years / 100 000 km
5 Years / 100,000 km
Warranty Kilometers
3 years / 100 000 km
5 Years / 100,000 km
Roadside Assistance
-
Yes
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
-
6 Years
Basic Warranty
3 years / 100 000 km
5 Years / 100,000 km
Roadside Assistance
-
Yes
Warranty Roadside Assistance
-
Yes
In depth: how these cars differ
This Hilux Double Cab and Ora 03 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: Hilux Double Cab 74 vs Ora 03 52.
Efficiency index: Hilux Double Cab 55 vs Ora 03 90.
Safety-equipment index: Hilux Double Cab 99 vs Ora 03 not separately scored.
Practicality index: Hilux Double Cab 90 vs Ora 03 52.
Ownership-cover index: Hilux Double Cab not separately scored vs Ora 03 65.
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
Hilux Double Cab leads by 18 points
Hilux Double Cab holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Ora 03.
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Hilux Double Cab
Performance
74/100
Efficiency
55/100
Safety
99/100
Practicality
90/100
Ora 03
Performance
52/100
Efficiency
90/100
Practicality
52/100
Ownership
65/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexToyota Hilux Double Cab
leads the specification evidence index with 81 pts
vs 63 pts for Ora 03
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Hilux Double Cab leads. However, Ora 03 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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