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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
+Add a 3rd car
Decision summary
MG MG3 vs LDV T60 Double Cab: the short answer
T60 Double Cab has a modest catalogue-index lead, while MG3 remains close.
MG3 starts ZAR 210,100 cheaperMG3 from ZAR 269,900 · T60 Double Cab from ZAR 480,000
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
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Specification
MG3
T60 Double Cab
Maximum Power
MG375 kW @ 6000 rpm
T60 Double Cab160 kW @ 4000 rpm
Maximum Torque
MG3128 Nm @ 4500 rpm
T60 Double Cab500 Nm @ 1500-2400 rpm
Engine Size
MG31498 cc
T60 Double Cab1996 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
MG323.26 km/l
T60 Double Cab10.75 km/l
Ground Clearance
MG3149 mm
T60 Double Cab215 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
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MG MG3
1.5L Hybrid+
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What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
MG3
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?
MG3
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
MG3
T60 Double Cab
Model Introduced Year
2025
2024
Generation
Current-generation five-door MG3 offered locally with naturally aspirated petrol and self-charging hybrid powertrains.
Current South African T60 Double Cab generation.
Facelift History
South African launch specification introduced in 2025.
No later South African facelift is published.
Facelift Launched Since
2025
2024
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
Five-door hatchback
Five-seat double-cab pickup
Model Year
2026
2024
Production Status
active
active
Segment
Compact Hatchback
Pickup
Vehicle Type
Hatchback
Pickup
Spec
MG3
T60 Double Cab
Length
4113 mm
5365 mm
Width
1797 mm
1900 mm
Height
1502 mm
1809 mm
Wheelbase
2570 mm
3155 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
149 mm
215 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity
36 l
73 l
Boot/Cargo Space
293 l
1190 l
Kerb Weight
1308 kg
2075 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
1766 kg
3050 kg
Payload Capacity
458 kg
975 kg
Towing Capacity
500 kg
3000 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
2 rows
Doors
5 doors
4 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.25 m
6.3 m
Front Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
1000 mm
Rear Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
965 mm
Front Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
1045 mm
Rear Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
880 mm
Spec
MG3
T60 Double Cab
Engine
1.5-litre Self Charging Hybrid
2.0L bi-turbo diesel
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
SC20M218Q6B
Fuel Type
Hybrid
Diesel
Hybrid System
Self Charging Hybrid
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1498 cc
1996 cc
Cylinders
4
4
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Inline
Valves
Not Officially Disclosed
16
Valves per Cylinder
Not Officially Disclosed
4
Aspiration
Naturally Aspirated
Twin Turbocharged
Fuel System
Multipoint 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
75 kW @ 6000 rpm
160 kW @ 4000 rpm
Maximum Torque
128 Nm @ 4500 rpm
500 Nm @ 1500-2400 rpm
Combined Power
155 kW
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
425 Nm
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Permanent-magnet synchronous electric motor
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
2
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Front
Not Applicable
Drive Type
FWD
4WD
Transmission
3-Speed Automatic
6-Speed Manual
Top Speed
170 km/h
170 km/h
0-100 km/h
8.0 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Eco, Standard, Sport
Eco, Normal, Power
Launch Control
No
No
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
118.50 kW/tonne
77.11 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
324.92 Nm/tonne
240.96 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
1.83 kWh
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Battery Type
Lithium-ion
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
Not Officially Disclosed
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
Yes
Not Applicable
Spec
MG3
T60 Double Cab
Gearbox
3-Speed Automatic hybrid transmission
6-speed manual
Drivetrain Layout
Front-wheel drive
Front-engine four-wheel drive
LSD Available
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Dual-range part-time 4WD
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Rear
Paddle Shifters
Not Available
Not Available
Final Drive Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Gears
3
6
Transmission Type
Automatic
Manual
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Single dry-plate clutch
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Applicable
Standard
Gear Shift Type
Hybrid
Not Officially Disclosed
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
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
Hybrid transmission
Manual
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
2.48:1
Low Range
Not Applicable
Standard
Axle Layout
Front-wheel drive
Selectable part-time 4WD
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Standard
Transmission Speeds
3
6
Spec
MG3
T60 Double Cab
Claimed Mileage
23.26 km/l
10.75 km/l
City Mileage
27.03 km/l
8.85 km/l
Highway Mileage
20.41 km/l
12.82 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
36 l
73 l
Emission Standard
EURO 5
Euro 5
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Auto Start Stop
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Real-world Mileage
23.26 km/l
10.75 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
36
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
MG3
T60 Double Cab
Airbags
6
6
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
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
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
BA
Standard
Standard
Brake Override System
Not Officially Disclosed
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
Standard
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
MG3
T60 Double Cab
Cruise Control
Not Available
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Lane Keep Assist
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Parking Sensors
Rear
Standard
Rear View Camera
Not Available
Standard
360 Degree Camera
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Traffic Sign Recognition
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Auto Highbeam
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Auto Wipers
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Standard
Reverse Camera
Not Available
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Park Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Blind Spot Warning
Standard
Standard
Forward Collision Warning
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
MG3
T60 Double Cab
Seat Material
PVC + Fabric
Leather
Heated Seats
Not Available
Standard
Ventilated Seats
Not Available
Not Available
Ambient Lighting
Not Available
Not Available
Steering Wheel Material
PU
Not Officially Disclosed
60 40 Split Seat
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Driver Seat Adjustment
6-way manual
Not Officially Disclosed
Passenger Seat Adjustment
4-way manual
Not Officially Disclosed
Seat Trim
PVC + Fabric
Leather
Spec
MG3
T60 Double Cab
Climate Control
Single-zone air conditioning
Automatic
Power Windows
Standard
Standard
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Push Button Start
Standard
Standard
Wireless Charging
Not Available
Not Available
Sunroof
Standard
Standard
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
AC Type
Single-zone air conditioning
Automatic
Spec
MG3
T60 Double Cab
Infotainment System
10.25-inch infotainment display
Not Officially Disclosed
Apple CarPlay
Wireless
Standard
Android Auto
Wireless
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Standard
Number of Speakers
6
Not Officially Disclosed
Digital Instrument Cluster
7-inch driver display
Not Officially Disclosed
USB Ports
2 front USB-C ports (1 full-function, 1 charging)
Not Officially Disclosed
Infotainment Screen
10.25-inch
Not Officially Disclosed
Touchscreen
10.25-inch
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
MG3
T60 Double Cab
LED Headlamps
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Daytime Running Lamps
LED
Not Officially Disclosed
Fog Lamps
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Roof Rails
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Exterior Colour Options
Flare Red, Morning Yellow, Pearl Black, York White, Hampstead Grey, St. Moritz Blue, Blade Silver
Not Officially Disclosed
Headlights
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
Not Available
Spec
MG3
T60 Double Cab
Approach Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
27 deg
Departure Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
24.2 deg
Wading Depth
Not Officially Disclosed
500 mm
Terrain Modes
Not Available
Not Available
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Standard
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Breakover Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
21.3 deg
Spec
MG3
T60 Double Cab
Tyre Size
195/55 R16
255/60 R18
Front Brake Type
Disc
Ventilated disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Tyre repair kit
Full-size spare
Wheel Rim Size
16-inch
18
Handbrake Type
Electric
Mechanical
Spec
MG3
T60 Double Cab
Front Suspension
MacPherson
Double wishbone independent
Rear Suspension
Torsion Beam
Leaf spring rigid axle
Spec
MG3
T60 Double Cab
CO2 Emissions
100 g/km
244 g/km
Spec
MG3
T60 Double Cab
Service Plan
MG3-specific service plan
5 years / 100000 km
Spec
MG3
T60 Double Cab
Ownership Role
Passenger vehicle
Passenger/utility vehicle
Price Zar
469900 ZAR
750000 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current South African MSRP
Current go-live price
Starting Price
469900
750000
Starting Price Zar
469900
750000
Spec
MG3
T60 Double Cab
Warranty
5 years / 150,000 km
5 years / 200000 km
In depth: how these cars differ
This MG3 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: MG3 40 vs T60 Double Cab 82.
Efficiency index: MG3 90 vs T60 Double Cab 44.
Safety-equipment index: MG3 92 vs T60 Double Cab 87.
Practicality index: MG3 48 vs T60 Double Cab 87.
Ownership-cover index: MG3 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 11 points
T60 Double Cab has a modest catalogue-index lead, while MG3 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
MG3
Performance
40/100
Efficiency
90/100
Safety
92/100
Practicality
48/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexLDV T60 Double Cab
leads the specification evidence index with 77 pts
vs 66 pts for MG3
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, T60 Double Cab leads. However, MG3 may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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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.
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