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T60 Utility Single Cab 4x4Diesel6-Speed ManualCurrent
ZAR 358,900ex-showroom
⚡ 120 kW🔧 410 Nm⛽ 12.35 km/l
＋Add a 3rd car
Decision summary
LEPAS L4 vs LDV T60 Utility Single Cab: the short answer
L4 and T60 Utility Single Cab are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Both models start at the same price: ZAR 299,900
Five key differences
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Specification
L4
T60 Utility Single Cab
Maximum Power
L4108 kW @ 5500 rpm
T60 Utility Single Cab120 kW @ 4000 rpm
Maximum Torque
L4225 Nm @ 2000-4000 rpm
T60 Utility Single Cab410 Nm @ 1500-2400 rpm
Engine Size
L41499 cc
T60 Utility Single Cab1996 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
L414.3 km/l
T60 Utility Single Cab12.35 km/l
Ground Clearance
L4160 mm
T60 Utility Single Cab215 mm
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What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Specification evidence leader
L4
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Efficiency
T60 Utility Single 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?
L4
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
T60 Utility Single 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
L4
T60 Utility Single Cab
Model Introduced Year
2026
2026
Generation
First-generation LEPAS L4 compact SUV
Current South African T60 Utility Single Cab generation.
Facelift History
The L4 launched as the first LEPAS model in South Africa in 2026.
No later South African facelift is published.
Facelift Launched Since
2026
2026
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
SUV
Two-seat single-cab pickup
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
Active
active
Segment
Compact SUV
Pickup
Vehicle Type
SUV
Pickup
Spec
L4
T60 Utility Single Cab
Length
4406 mm
5395 mm
Width
1820 mm
1900 mm
Height
1635 mm
1830 mm
Wheelbase
2700 mm
3155 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
160 mm
215 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
170 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 l
Not Officially Disclosed
Boot/Cargo Space
458 l
1840 l
Kerb Weight
1346 kg
1880 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
1844 kg
3050 kg
Payload Capacity
498 kg
1170 kg
Towing Capacity
1200 kg
3000 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
2 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
1 rows
Doors
5 doors
2 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.275 m
6.3 m
Front Headroom
1005 mm
1000 mm
Rear Headroom
975 mm
Not Applicable
Front Legroom
1040 mm
1045 mm
Rear Legroom
890 mm
Not Applicable
Spec
L4
T60 Utility Single Cab
Engine
1.5-litre Turbocharged Petrol
2.0L turbo diesel
Engine Code
SQRE4T15C
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Petrol
Diesel
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1499 cc
1996 cc
Cylinders
4
4
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Inline
Valves
16
16
Valves per Cylinder
4
4
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Multi-Point Electronic Fuel Injection
Common-rail direct injection
Compression Ratio
9.5:1
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
77.0 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
80.5 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
108 kW @ 5500 rpm
120 kW @ 4000 rpm
Maximum Torque
225 Nm @ 2000-4000 rpm
410 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
6-Speed DCT
6-Speed Manual
Top Speed
185 km/h
170 km/h
0-100 km/h
10.2 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
17.6 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Eco, Normal, Sport
Eco, Normal, Power
Launch Control
No
No
Rev Limiter
6500 rpm
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
80.2 kW/tonne
63.83 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
167.2 Nm/tonne
218.09 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
L4
T60 Utility Single Cab
Gearbox
6-speed dual-clutch automatic
6-speed manual
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine, front-wheel drive
Front-engine four-wheel drive
LSD Available
No
Not Available
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Dual-range part-time 4WD
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Rear
Paddle Shifters
Not Available
Not Available
Final Drive Ratio
4.13:1
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Gears
6
6
Transmission Type
Automatic
Manual
Clutch Type
Dual clutch
Single dry-plate clutch
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Standard
Gear Shift Type
Automatic
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 Available
Not Available
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Available
Gearbox Type
Automatic
Manual
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
2.48:1
Low Range
Not Applicable
Standard
Axle Layout
4x2
Part-time four-wheel drive
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Standard
Transmission Speeds
6
6
Spec
L4
T60 Utility Single Cab
Claimed Mileage
14.3 km/l
12.35 km/l
City Mileage
11.5 km/l
11.49 km/l
Highway Mileage
16.8 km/l
13.33 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 l
73 l
Emission Standard
Euro 6B
Euro 5
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
13 l
Auto Start Stop
Standard
Not Available
Real-world Mileage
14.3 km/l
12.35 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
901.23
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
858.82 km
Spec
L4
T60 Utility Single Cab
Airbags
6
2
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Standard
Standard
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Not Applicable
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
Not Available
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Yes
Standard
Front Parking Sensors
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
AEB
Standard
Not Available
BA
Standard
Standard
Brake Override System
Yes
Yes
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Not Available
Driver Airbag
Standard
Standard
EBD
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Hill Hold
Standard
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Yes - front seats
Standard
Seatbelt Reminder
Yes
Standard
Side Airbags
Standard
Not Available
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
TCS
Standard
Standard
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Not Available
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Spec
L4
T60 Utility Single Cab
Cruise Control
Adaptive
Standard
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
Standard
Rear View Camera
Standard
Standard
360 Degree Camera
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Standard
Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
Standard
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Yes
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Standard
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Standard
Not Available
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Standard
Reverse Camera
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Not Available
Park Assist
No
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Blind Spot Warning
Standard
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
Standard
Not Available
Spec
L4
T60 Utility Single Cab
Seat Material
Faux leather
Fabric
Heated Seats
No
Not Available
Ventilated Seats
Standard
Not Available
Ambient Lighting
Yes
Not Available
Steering Wheel Material
Faux leather
Polyurethane
60 40 Split Seat
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Driver Seat Adjustment
6-way power
Manual
Passenger Seat Adjustment
4-way manual
Manual
Seat Trim
Faux leather
Fabric
Spec
L4
T60 Utility Single Cab
Climate Control
Climate control
Not Available
Power Windows
Front and rear
Standard
Keyless Entry
Standard
Not Available
Push Button Start
Standard
Not Available
Wireless Charging
Standard
Not Available
Sunroof
Standard
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Not Applicable
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Not Available
AC Type
Climate control
Not Available
Spec
L4
T60 Utility Single Cab
Infotainment System
13.2-inch
10.25-inch touchscreen multimedia system
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Standard
Android Auto
Standard
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Standard
Number of Speakers
6
4
Digital Instrument Cluster
8-inch segment display
Not Available
USB Ports
2
Standard
Infotainment Screen
13.2-inch
10.25
Touchscreen
13.2-inch
10.25
Spec
L4
T60 Utility Single Cab
LED Headlamps
Standard
Not Available
Daytime Running Lamps
Standard
Standard
Fog Lamps
Rear
Standard
Roof Rails
Standard
Not Applicable
Exterior Colour Options
LEPAS South Africa colour availability varies by derivative and launch allocation.
Blanc White; Candy Apple Red; Jewel Blue; Lava Grey; Metal Black
Headlights
Standard
Not Available
Panoramic Sunroof
Standard
Not Available
Spec
L4
T60 Utility Single Cab
Approach Angle
20.0 deg
27 deg
Departure Angle
28.0 deg
24.2 deg
Wading Depth
400 mm
500 mm
Terrain Modes
No
Not Available
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Standard
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Breakover Angle
18.5 deg
21.3 deg
Spec
L4
T60 Utility Single Cab
Tyre Size
215/60 R17
245/70 R16
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Ventilated disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Temporary T-type spare tyre
Full-size spare
Wheel Rim Size
17-inch
16
Handbrake Type
Electronic
Mechanical
Spec
L4
T60 Utility Single Cab
Front Suspension
MacPherson strut independent suspension
Double wishbone independent
Rear Suspension
Torsion beam semi-independent suspension
Leaf spring rigid axle
Spec
L4
T60 Utility Single Cab
CO2 Emissions
159 g/km
213 g/km
Spec
L4
T60 Utility Single Cab
Service Plan
5 years / 75,000 km
5 years / 100000 km
Spec
L4
T60 Utility Single Cab
Ownership Role
safety and comfort flagship derivative
Commercial vehicle
Price Zar
419900 ZAR
358900 ZAR
Pricing Role
safety and comfort flagship derivative
Current go-live price
Starting Price
419900
358900
Starting Price Zar
419900
358900
Spec
L4
T60 Utility Single Cab
Warranty
5 years / 150,000 km
5 years / 200000 km
In depth: how these cars differ
This L4 and T60 Utility Single 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: L4 47 vs T60 Utility Single Cab 68.
Efficiency index: L4 56 vs T60 Utility Single Cab 49.
Safety-equipment index: L4 92 vs T60 Utility Single Cab 52.
Practicality index: L4 59 vs T60 Utility Single Cab 79.
Ownership-cover index: L4 not separately scored vs T60 Utility Single 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
L4 leads by 1 points
L4 and T60 Utility Single Cab are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Performance
T60 Utility Single Cab +21
Efficiency
L4 +7
Safety
L4 +40
Practicality
T60 Utility Single Cab +20
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
L4
Performance
47/100
Efficiency
56/100
Safety
92/100
Practicality
59/100
T60 Utility Single Cab
Performance
68/100
Efficiency
49/100
Safety
52/100
Practicality
79/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexLEPAS L4
leads the specification evidence index with 64 pts
vs 63 pts for T60 Utility Single Cab
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, L4 leads. However, T60 Utility Single Cab may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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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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