MG HS 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.

MG HS in South Africa

MG HS

2.0T AT Luxury Petrol 9-Speed Automatic Current
ZAR 665,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 170 kW 🔧 370 Nm ⛽ 11.63 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

MG HS vs LDV T60 Double Cab: the short answer

T60 Double Cab has a modest catalogue-index lead, while HS remains close.

T60 Double Cab starts ZAR 19,900 cheaper HS from ZAR 499,900 · T60 Double Cab from ZAR 480,000

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification HS T60 Double Cab
Maximum Power HS170 kW T60 Double Cab160 kW @ 4000 rpm
Maximum Torque HS370 Nm T60 Double Cab500 Nm @ 1500-2400 rpm
Engine Size HS1986 cc T60 Double Cab1996 cc
Combined Fuel Economy HS11.63 km/l T60 Double Cab10.75 km/l
Ground Clearance HS145 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.

MG HS

2.0T AT Luxury

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)

HS

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?

HS

  • 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 HS T60 Double Cab
Model Introduced Year 2025 2024
Generation Current five-seat HS on MG's SIGMA-A architecture with 1.5T DCT and 2.0T automatic powertrains. Current South African T60 Double Cab generation.
Facelift History Current-generation HS introduced locally in 2025; four petrol derivatives remain active. No later South African facelift is published.
Facelift Launched Since 2025 2024
Facelift Version Ending Current Current
Body Style Five-door mid-size SUV Five-seat double-cab pickup
Model Year 2025 2024
Production Status active active
Segment Mid-size SUV Pickup
Vehicle Type SUV Pickup
Spec HS T60 Double Cab
Length 4655 mm 5365 mm
Width 1890 mm 1900 mm
Height 1655 mm 1809 mm
Wheelbase 2765 mm 3155 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 145 mm 215 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) Not Officially Disclosed Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity 65 l 73 l
Boot/Cargo Space 507 l 1190 l
Kerb Weight 1590 kg 2075 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 2065 kg 3050 kg
Payload Capacity 475 kg 975 kg
Towing Capacity 750 kg 3000 kg
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Rows 2 rows 2 rows
Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Minimum Turning Radius 5.65 m 6.3 m
Front Headroom 968 mm 1000 mm
Rear Headroom 964 mm 965 mm
Front Legroom 1044 mm 1045 mm
Rear Legroom 980 mm 880 mm

In depth: how these cars differ

This HS 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: HS 70 vs T60 Double Cab 82.

Efficiency index: HS 46 vs T60 Double Cab 44.

Safety-equipment index: HS 98 vs T60 Double Cab 87.

Practicality index: HS 57 vs T60 Double Cab 87.

Ownership-cover index: HS not separately scored 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 8 points

T60 Double Cab has a modest catalogue-index lead, while HS remains close.

Evidence leader 77 /100
Lead 8 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 8 points
69
#2

HS

78% source coverage 2 strong categories
Best at Safety 98 Check Efficiency 46
Performance 70
Efficiency 46
Safety 98
Practicality 57
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance T60 Double Cab +12 Efficiency HS +2 Safety HS +11 Practicality T60 Double Cab +30

Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

T60 Double Cab

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

HS

Performance 70/100
Efficiency 46/100
Safety 98/100
Practicality 57/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index LDV T60 Double Cab leads the specification evidence index with 77 pts vs 69 pts for HS

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

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HS 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.