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T60 Max Luxe 4WD Double Cab 6-Speed ManualDiesel6-Speed ManualCurrent
ZAR 750,000ex-showroom
⚡ 160 kW🔧 500 Nm⛽ 10.75 km/l
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Decision summary
Jaecoo J5 vs LDV T60 Double Cab: the short answer
T60 Double Cab has a modest catalogue-index lead, while J5 remains close.
J5 starts ZAR 140,100 cheaperJ5 from ZAR 339,900 · T60 Double Cab from ZAR 480,000
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
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Specification
J5
T60 Double Cab
Maximum Power
J5115 kW @ 5500 rpm
T60 Double Cab160 kW @ 4000 rpm
Maximum Torque
J5230 Nm
T60 Double Cab500 Nm @ 1500-2400 rpm
Engine Size
J51500 cc
T60 Double Cab1996 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
J513.3 km/l
T60 Double Cab10.75 km/l
Ground Clearance
J5174 mm
T60 Double Cab215 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Independent editorial assessment
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Jaecoo J5
Core
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What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
J5
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 PerformancePublished Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
J5
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
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Spec
J5
T60 Double Cab
Model Introduced Year
2026
2024
Generation
Current South Africa J5 range
Current South African T60 Double Cab generation.
Facelift History
Current South Africa version listed by official source
No later South African facelift is published.
Facelift Launched Since
2026
2024
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
SUV
Five-seat double-cab pickup
Model Year
2026
2024
Production Status
active
active
Segment
SUV
Pickup
Tare Mass Kg
Not Available
-
Vehicle Type
SUV
Pickup
Spec
J5
T60 Double Cab
Length
4380 mm
5365 mm
Width
1860 mm
1900 mm
Height
1650 mm
1809 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm
3155 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
174 mm
215 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
175 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 l
73 l
Boot/Cargo Space
480 l
1190 l
Kerb Weight
1435 kg
2075 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
1852 kg
3050 kg
Payload Capacity
440 kg
975 kg
Towing Capacity
1175 kg
3000 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
2 rows
Doors
5 doors
4 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.4 m
6.3 m
Front Headroom
1005 mm
1000 mm
Rear Headroom
975 mm
965 mm
Front Legroom
1045 mm
1045 mm
Rear Legroom
900 mm
880 mm
Spec
J5
T60 Double Cab
Front Track Width
Not Available
-
Rear Track Width
Not Available
-
Front Suspension
MacPherson strut
Double wishbone independent
Rear Suspension
Multi-link
Leaf spring rigid axle
Spec
J5
T60 Double Cab
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
-
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
-
Climate Control
Manual / automatic by trim
Automatic
Power Windows
Standard
Standard
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Push Button Start
Standard
Standard
Wireless Charging
Not Available
Not Available
Sunroof
Not Available
Standard
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Boot Space Seats Folded
1284 l
-
AC Type
Manual / automatic by trim
Automatic
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
-
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
-
Spec
J5
T60 Double Cab
Engine
1.5-litre Turbocharged Petrol
2.0L bi-turbo diesel
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
SC20M218Q6B
Fuel Type
Petrol
Diesel
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1500 cc
1996 cc
Cylinders
4
4
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Inline
Valves
16
16
Valves per Cylinder
4
4
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Twin Turbocharged
Fuel System
Petrol injection
High-pressure common-rail direct injection
Compression Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
15.9:1
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
83 mm
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
92 mm
Maximum Power
115 kW @ 5500 rpm
160 kW @ 4000 rpm
Maximum Torque
230 Nm
500 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
FWD
4WD
Transmission
CVT
6-Speed Manual
Top Speed
Not Officially Disclosed
170 km/h
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Eco, Normal, Sport
Eco, Normal, Power
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
77.11 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
240.96 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
J5
T60 Double Cab
Gearbox
CVT
6-speed manual
Drivetrain Layout
FWD
Front-engine four-wheel drive
LSD Available
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Dual-range part-time 4WD
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Rear
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
Not Available
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Gears
CVT
6
Transmission Type
Automatic
Manual
Clutch Type
Automatic clutch
Single dry-plate clutch
Gear Shift Indicator
Standard
Standard
Gear Shift Type
Electric
Not Officially Disclosed
Drivetrain
FWD
4WD
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
Not Applicable
Not Available
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Available
Gearbox Type
CVT
Manual
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
2.48:1
Low Range
Not Applicable
Standard
Axle Layout
FWD
Selectable part-time 4WD
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Standard
Transmission Speeds
CVT
6
Spec
J5
T60 Double Cab
Claimed Mileage
13.3 km/l
10.75 km/l
City Mileage
10.7 km/l
8.85 km/l
Highway Mileage
15.7 km/l
12.82 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 l
73 l
Emission Standard
Euro VIb
Euro 5
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Auto Start Stop
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Real-world Mileage
13.3 km/l
10.75 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
51
73
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
784.95
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
J5
T60 Double Cab
Airbags
Multiple airbags
6
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Parking Sensors
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
AEB
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
BA
Standard
Standard
Brake Override System
Standard
Yes
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Driver Airbag
Standard
Standard
EBD
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Hill Hold
Standard
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Seatbelt Reminder
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Side Airbags
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
TCS
Standard
Standard
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Not Available
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Spec
J5
T60 Double Cab
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Available
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Parking Sensors
Standard
Standard
Rear View Camera
Standard
Standard
360 Degree Camera
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Auto Wipers
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Standard
Reverse Camera
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Park Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
Standard
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
J5
T60 Double Cab
Seat Material
Fabric or cloth trim
Leather
Heated Seats
Not Available
Standard
Ventilated Seats
Not Available
Not Available
Ambient Lighting
Not Available
Not Available
Front Shoulder Room
Not Available
-
Rear Shoulder Room
Not Available
-
Steering Wheel Material
Polyurethane / synthetic
Not Officially Disclosed
60 40 Split Seat
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Driver Seat Adjustment
Manual
Not Officially Disclosed
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Manual
Not Officially Disclosed
Seat Trim
Fabric
Leather
Spec
J5
T60 Double Cab
Infotainment System
Touchscreen infotainment
Not Officially Disclosed
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Standard
Android Auto
Standard
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Standard
Number of Speakers
4-6
Not Officially Disclosed
Digital Instrument Cluster
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
USB Ports
Front and rear USB where listed
Not Officially Disclosed
Infotainment Screen
10.25-inch or larger by trim
Not Officially Disclosed
Touchscreen
10.25-inch or larger by trim
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
J5
T60 Double Cab
LED Headlamps
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Daytime Running Lamps
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Fog Lamps
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Roof Rails
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Exterior Colour Options
Khaki white, carbon crystal black, model green, olive grey, moonlight silver and two-tone colours where listed.
Not Officially Disclosed
Headlights
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
Not Available
Spec
J5
T60 Double Cab
Approach Angle
Not Available
27 deg
Departure Angle
Not Available
24.2 deg
Wading Depth
Not Available
500 mm
Terrain Modes
Not Applicable
Not Available
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Standard
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Breakover Angle
Not Available
21.3 deg
Ground Clearance Max
174 mm
-
Ground Clearance Min
174 mm
-
Spec
J5
T60 Double Cab
Tyre Size
18-inch alloy
255/60 R18
Front Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
Ventilated disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Not Available
Full-size spare
Wheel Rim Size
18-inch alloy
18
Handbrake Type
Electronic parking brake
Mechanical
Spec
J5
T60 Double Cab
CO2 Emissions
172.4 g/km
244 g/km
Fuel Octane Requirement
Petrol
-
Spec
J5
T60 Double Cab
Service Plan
5 Year / 75 000 km
5 years / 100000 km
Spec
J5
T60 Double Cab
Ownership Role
entry-value
Passenger/utility vehicle
Price Zar
339900 ZAR
750000 ZAR
Pricing Role
entry-value
Current go-live price
Starting Price
339900
750000
Starting Price Zar
339900
750000
Spec
J5
T60 Double Cab
Warranty
5 Year / 150 000 km
5 years / 200000 km
In depth: how these cars differ
This J5 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: J5 49 vs T60 Double Cab 82.
Efficiency index: J5 52 vs T60 Double Cab 44.
Safety-equipment index: J5 91 vs T60 Double Cab 87.
Practicality index: J5 60 vs T60 Double Cab 87.
Ownership-cover index: J5 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.
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Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout
T60 Double Cab leads by 14 points
T60 Double Cab has a modest catalogue-index lead, while J5 remains close.
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
T60 Double Cab
Performance
82/100
Efficiency
44/100
Safety
87/100
Practicality
87/100
J5
Performance
49/100
Efficiency
52/100
Safety
91/100
Practicality
60/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexLDV T60 Double Cab
leads the specification evidence index with 77 pts
vs 63 pts for J5
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, T60 Double Cab leads. However, J5 may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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