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NP300 Hardbody
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
T60 Double Cab
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
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Spec
NP300 Hardbody
T60 Double Cab
Model Introduced Year
2008
2024
Generation
Long-running model with proven commercial reliability
Current South African T60 Double Cab generation.
Facelift History
Updated over the years with improved safety and features
No later South African facelift is published.
Tare Mass Kg
1395 kg
-
Facelift Launched Since
Not confirmed
2024
Facelift Version Ending
Not confirmed
Current
Body Style
Not confirmed
Five-seat double-cab pickup
Model Year
Not confirmed
2024
Production Status
Not confirmed
active
Segment
Not confirmed
Pickup
Vehicle Type
Not confirmed
Pickup
Spec
NP300 Hardbody
T60 Double Cab
Length
4875 mm
5365 mm
Width
1760 mm
1900 mm
Height
1655 mm
1809 mm
Wheelbase
2500 mm
3155 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
215 mm
215 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
75 l
73 l
Kerb Weight
1395 kg
2075 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2400 kg
3050 kg
Towing Capacity
2500 kg
3000 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Minimum Turning Radius
5.8 m
6.3 m
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
Not confirmed
Not Officially Disclosed
Boot/Cargo Space
Not confirmed
1190 l
Payload Capacity
Not confirmed
975 kg
Number of Rows
Not confirmed
2 rows
Doors
Not confirmed
4 doors
Front Headroom
Not confirmed
1000 mm
Rear Headroom
Not confirmed
965 mm
Front Legroom
Not confirmed
1045 mm
Rear Legroom
Not confirmed
880 mm
Spec
NP300 Hardbody
T60 Double Cab
Front Track Width
1495 mm
-
Rear Track Width
1490 mm
-
Front Suspension
Double Wishbone
Double wishbone independent
Rear Suspension
Leaf Spring
Leaf spring rigid axle
Chassis Type
Ladder Frame
-
Power Steering
Hydraulic
-
Steering Column
Tilt Adjustable
-
Front Suspension Type
Double Wishbone
Double wishbone independent
Rear Suspension Type
Leaf Spring
Leaf spring rigid axle
Spec
NP300 Hardbody
T60 Double Cab
Load Bed Length
1907 mm
-
Load Bed Width
1454 mm
-
Climate Control
Manual AC
Automatic
Power Windows
Front
Standard
Keyless Entry
Not Available
Standard
Push Button Start
Not Available
Standard
Wireless Charging
Not Available
Not Available
Sunroof
Not Available
Standard
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Automatic Headlamps
Not Available
-
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Auto Dimming Mirror
Not Available
-
AC Type
Manual AC
Automatic
Engine Start Stop
Not Available
Standard
Engine Start Stop Button
Not Available
Standard
Push Button Start
Not Available
Standard
Spare Wheel
Full Size Steel Under-bed
Full-size spare
Air Conditioning
Manual AC
Automatic
Loadbox Length Mm
1907 mm
-
Loadbox Width Mm
1454 mm
-
Sound System
4
Not Officially Disclosed
Unlocking
Not Available
Standard
Wireless Charger
Not Available
Not Available
Spec
NP300 Hardbody
T60 Double Cab
Engine
2.5-litre Turbocharged Diesel
2.0L bi-turbo diesel
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
SC20M218Q6B
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
2488 cc
1996 cc
Cylinders
4
4
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Inline
Valves
16
16
Valves per Cylinder
4
4
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Twin Turbocharged
Fuel System
Common Rail Direct Injection
High-pressure common-rail direct injection
Compression Ratio
17.5:1
15.9:1
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
83 mm
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
92 mm
Maximum Power
98 kW @ 3600 rpm
160 kW @ 4000 rpm
Maximum Torque
304 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
4WD
4WD
Transmission
7-Speed Automatic
6-Speed Manual
Top Speed
168 km/h
170 km/h
0-100 km/h
12.5 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Eco, Normal, Power
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
70.3 kW/tonne
77.11 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
217.9 Nm/tonne
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
NP300 Hardbody
T60 Double Cab
Engine Position
Front Longitudinal
-
Gearbox
7-Speed Automatic
6-speed manual
Drivetrain Layout
Part-Time 4WD
Front-engine four-wheel drive
LSD Available
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Transfer Case
Standard
Dual-range part-time 4WD
Differential Lock
Rear Lock
Rear
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
Not Available
Transmission Type
7-Speed Automatic
Manual
Gearbox Type
7-Speed Automatic
Manual
Final Drive Ratio
Not confirmed
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Gears
Not confirmed
6
Clutch Type
Not confirmed
Single dry-plate clutch
Gear Shift Indicator
Not confirmed
Standard
Gear Shift Type
Not confirmed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drivetrain
Not confirmed
4WD
4WD Engagement
Not confirmed
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD Hi Range
Not confirmed
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD Lo Range
Not confirmed
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD Selector
Not confirmed
Not Officially Disclosed
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not confirmed
Not Available
Front Differential Lock
Not confirmed
Not Available
Low Range Ratio
Not confirmed
2.48:1
Low Range
Not confirmed
Standard
Axle Layout
Not confirmed
Selectable part-time 4WD
Rear Differential Lock
Not confirmed
Standard
Transmission Speeds
Not confirmed
6
Spec
NP300 Hardbody
T60 Double Cab
Claimed Mileage
11.4 km/l
10.75 km/l
City Mileage
9 km/l
8.85 km/l
Highway Mileage
12 km/l
12.82 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
75 l
73 l
Emission Standard
Euro 5
Euro 5
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Litres
75
73
Real-world Mileage
11.4 km/l
10.75 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Combined Driving Range
Not confirmed
784.95
Electric Consumption
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not confirmed
Not Officially Disclosed
Range Real World Mixed
Not confirmed
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
NP300 Hardbody
T60 Double Cab
Airbags
4
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
Not Available
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Alarm System
Standard
-
Central Locking
Standard
-
Side Impact Beams
Not Available
-
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
TCS
Standard
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Not confirmed
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Parking Sensors
Not confirmed
Not Officially Disclosed
AEB
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
BA
Not confirmed
Standard
Brake Override System
Not confirmed
Yes
Curtain Airbags
Not confirmed
Not Officially Disclosed
Driver Airbag
Not confirmed
Standard
EBD
Not confirmed
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Not confirmed
Standard
Hill Hold
Standard
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Not confirmed
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not confirmed
Not Officially Disclosed
Seatbelt Reminder
Not confirmed
Not Officially Disclosed
Side Airbags
Not confirmed
Not Officially Disclosed
Knee Airbag
Not confirmed
Not Available
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Spec
NP300 Hardbody
T60 Double Cab
Cruise Control
Not Available
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
Not Available
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 confirmed
Not Officially Disclosed
Auto Wipers
Not confirmed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Parking Sensors
Not confirmed
Standard
Reverse Camera
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Park Assist
Not confirmed
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
Standard
Forward Collision Warning
Not confirmed
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
NP300 Hardbody
T60 Double Cab
Seat Material
Fabric
Leather
Seat Adjustment
Manual
-
Heated Seats
Not Applicable
Standard
Ventilated Seats
Not Applicable
Not Available
Steering Type
Hydraulic
-
Steering Adjustment
Tilt Adjustable
-
Ambient Lighting
Not Applicable
Not Available
Folding Rear Seats
60/40 Split
-
Front Armrest
Standard
-
Rear Armrest
Standard
-
Steering Wheel Material
Not confirmed
Not Officially Disclosed
60 40 Split Seat
Not confirmed
Not Officially Disclosed
Driver Seat Adjustment
Not confirmed
Not Officially Disclosed
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Not confirmed
Not Officially Disclosed
Seat Trim
Not confirmed
Leather
Spec
NP300 Hardbody
T60 Double Cab
Infotainment System
7-inch Touchscreen
Not Officially Disclosed
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Standard
Android Auto
Standard
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Standard
Number of Speakers
4
Not Officially Disclosed
Navigation System
Not Available
-
Digital Instrument Cluster
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
USB Ports
1
Not Officially Disclosed
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Standard
Standard
Audio Speakers
4
Not Officially Disclosed
Infotainment Screen
Not confirmed
Not Officially Disclosed
Touchscreen
Not confirmed
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
NP300 Hardbody
T60 Double Cab
LED Headlamps
Halogen
Not Officially Disclosed
Daytime Running Lamps
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Fog Lamps
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Roof Rails
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Alloy Wheel Design
Steel Wheels
-
Chrome Exterior Finish
Not Available
-
Body Cladding
Not Available
-
Rear Spoiler
Not Available
-
DRL
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Led Headlights
Halogen
Not Officially Disclosed
Daytime Running Lights
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Fog Lamps
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Headlamps
Halogen
Not Officially Disclosed
Headlight Type
Halogen
Not Officially Disclosed
Headlights
Halogen
Not Officially Disclosed
Exterior Colour Options
Not confirmed
Not Officially Disclosed
Panoramic Sunroof
Not confirmed
Not Available
Spec
NP300 Hardbody
T60 Double Cab
Approach Angle
29 deg
27 deg
Departure Angle
23 deg
24.2 deg
Wading Depth
600 mm
500 mm
Terrain Modes
Not Available
Not Available
Locking Differential
Rear
Standard
Underbody Protection
Partial
-
Ground Clearance Max
215 mm
-
Ground Clearance Min
215 mm
-
4WD System Type
Not confirmed
Not Officially Disclosed
Breakover Angle
Not confirmed
21.3 deg
Spec
NP300 Hardbody
T60 Double Cab
Tyre Size
235/75 R15
255/60 R18
Wheel Type
Steel Wheels
-
Front Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
Ventilated disc
Rear Brake Type
Drum
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Full Size Steel Under-bed
Full-size spare
Brake Type Front
Ventilated Disc
-
Brake Type Rear
Drum
-
Spare Tyre
Full Size Steel Under-bed
Full-size spare
Wheels
Steel Wheels
-
Wheel Rim Size
Not confirmed
18
Handbrake Type
Not confirmed
Mechanical
Spec
NP300 Hardbody
T60 Double Cab
Service Interval
10,000 km or 6 Months
-
Approx Service Cost
Approx R3,500
-
Battery Warranty
Not Applicable
-
Maintenance Plan
Not Available
-
Service Intervals
10,000 km or 6 Months
-
Service Plan
Not confirmed
5 years / 100000 km
Spec
NP300 Hardbody
T60 Double Cab
Warranty Years
3
5 years / 200000 km
Warranty Kilometers
3
5 years / 200000 km
Roadside Assistance
3 Years
-
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
6 Years
-
Basic Warranty
3
5 years / 200000 km
Roadside Assistance
3 Years
-
Warranty
3
5 years / 200000 km
Spec
NP300 Hardbody
T60 Double Cab
CO2 Emissions
228 g/km
244 g/km
Start Stop System
Not Available
-
Hybrid System Type
Not Applicable
-
Noise Level
74 dB
-
Spec
NP300 Hardbody
T60 Double Cab
Real-world City Mileage Min
9 l/100km
-
Real-world City Mileage Max
11 l/100km
-
Real-world Highway Mileage Min
11 l/100km
-
Real-world Highway Mileage Max
13 l/100km
-
Owner Review Count
38
-
Spec
NP300 Hardbody
T60 Double Cab
Ownership Role
Not confirmed
Passenger/utility vehicle
Price Zar
Not confirmed
750000 ZAR
Pricing Role
Not confirmed
Current go-live price
Starting Price
Not confirmed
750000
Starting Price Zar
Not confirmed
750000
In depth: how these cars differ
This NP300 Hardbody 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: NP300 Hardbody 50 vs T60 Double Cab 82.
Efficiency index: NP300 Hardbody 46 vs T60 Double Cab 44.
Safety-equipment index: NP300 Hardbody 68 vs T60 Double Cab 87.
Practicality index: NP300 Hardbody 73 vs T60 Double Cab 87.
Ownership-cover index: NP300 Hardbody 43 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 20 points
T60 Double Cab holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over NP300 Hardbody.
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
NP300 Hardbody
Performance
50/100
Efficiency
46/100
Safety
68/100
Practicality
73/100
Ownership
43/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexLDV T60 Double Cab
leads the specification evidence index with 77 pts
vs 57 pts for NP300 Hardbody
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, T60 Double Cab leads. However, NP300 Hardbody may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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