Nissan NP200 vs JAC T8 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.

Includes a historical vehicle

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Nissan NP200 Discontinued model
Nissan NP200 in South Africa

Nissan NP200

1.6 Safety Pack Manual Petrol 5-Speed Manual Discontinued model
ZAR 284,900 last listed
Discontinued model Verified historical specifications remain visible for owner and used-car comparisons.
⚡ 65 kW 🔧 147 Nm ⛽ 12.5 km/l
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JAC T8 Double Cab in South Africa

JAC T8 Double Cab

T8 2.0L CTi Super Lux 4x2 Diesel 6-Speed Manual Current
ZAR 434,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 104 kW 🔧 320 Nm ⛽ 15.38 km/l
+ Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

Nissan NP200 vs JAC T8 Double Cab: the short answer

Compare the available model information below. Hagalu has withheld a ranked verdict because the selected vehicles do not yet meet the minimum like-for-like source-coverage threshold.

Recorded price context NP200: last listed from ZAR 224,900 · T8 Double Cab: current from ZAR 349,900

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification NP200 T8 Double Cab
Maximum Power NP20065 kW @ 5200 rpm T8 Double Cab104 kW @ 3600 rpm
Maximum Torque NP200147 Nm @ 2800 rpm T8 Double Cab320 Nm
Engine Size NP2001598 cc T8 Double Cab1999 cc
Combined Fuel Economy NP20012.5 km/l T8 Double Cab15.38 km/l
Ground Clearance NP200185 mm T8 Double Cab220 mm

Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.

Evidence for Nissan NP200 1.6 Safety Pack Manual

Source type: Hagalu catalogue record

Full Specs, Side by Side

Archived cars use verified historical spec records. Rows remain comparable; unavailable historical values are shown plainly rather than estimated.

Spec NP200 T8 Double Cab
Model Introduced Year 2009 2026
Generation Long-running model known for reliability and affordability Current South African T8 Double Cab range verified on 7 September 2026
Facelift History Periodic updates over long production life No later South African facelift was identified in the current official model and brochure material
Tare Mass Kg 915 kg -
Facelift Launched Since Not confirmed Not Applicable
Facelift Version Ending Not confirmed Not Applicable
Body Style Not confirmed Double-cab bakkie
Model Year Not confirmed 2026
Production Status Not confirmed active
Segment Not confirmed Double-cab bakkie
Vehicle Type Not confirmed Double-cab pickup
Spec NP200 T8 Double Cab
Length 4535 mm 5325 mm
Width 1615 mm 1880 mm
Height 1530 mm 1830 mm
Wheelbase 2400 mm 3090 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 185 mm 220 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 47 l Not Officially Disclosed
Kerb Weight 915 kg Not Officially Disclosed
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 1570 kg 2755 kg
Towing Capacity 500 kg Not Officially Disclosed
Seating Capacity 2 seats Not Officially Disclosed
Minimum Turning Radius 5.5 m 6.2 m
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) Not confirmed Not Officially Disclosed
Boot/Cargo Space Not confirmed Not Officially Disclosed
Payload Capacity Not confirmed 900 kg
Number of Rows Not confirmed Not Officially Disclosed
Doors Not confirmed Not Officially Disclosed
Front Headroom Not confirmed Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Headroom Not confirmed Not Officially Disclosed
Front Legroom Not confirmed Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Legroom Not confirmed Not Officially Disclosed

In depth: how these cars differ

This NP200 and T8 Double Cab comparison brings together local model information and available derivatives for South Africa. Prices and specifications appear only where they have been recorded for this market.

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Fail closed

Score withheld: fewer than four comparable categories or less than 50% weighted source coverage for at least one vehicle.

Use the verified key-spec and full-spec tables on this page. A ranked index will appear only after every selected vehicle has source-backed data in at least four categories and reaches 50% weighted coverage.

What the evidence means

No overall winner is declared because the selected vehicles do not yet meet Hagalu's minimum like-for-like source-coverage threshold. Compare the confirmed rows and verify the exact derivative before buying.

NP200 vs T8 Double Cab questions

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