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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
Lexus NX vs LDV T60 Double Cab: the short answer
NX and T60 Double Cab are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
T60 Double Cab starts ZAR 594,200 cheaperNX from ZAR 1,074,200 · T60 Double Cab from ZAR 480,000
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
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Specification
NX
T60 Double Cab
Maximum Power
NX205 kW @ 6000 rpm
T60 Double Cab160 kW @ 4000 rpm
Maximum Torque
NX430 Nm
T60 Double Cab500 Nm @ 1500-2400 rpm
Engine Size
NX2400 cc
T60 Double Cab1996 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
NX12.3 km/l
T60 Double Cab10.75 km/l
Ground Clearance
NX195 mm
T60 Double Cab215 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Independent editorial assessment
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Lexus NX
NX 350 F SPORT
Hagalu editorial ratingNot yet rated
No complete editorial rating is published for this exact variant. This is not a zero score.
Not yet rated means a complete review is not published; it does not mean the vehicle scored zero. Read the rating methodology.
What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
NX
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Efficiency
Specification evidence leader
T60 Double Cab
Strengths
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower fuel efficiency
Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to:Published Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
NX
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
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 space and capacity figures
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
NX
T60 Double Cab
Model Introduced Year
2023
2024
Generation
Second-generation Lexus NX mid-size luxury SUV
Current South African T60 Double Cab generation.
Facelift History
Current South African range includes petrol, self-charging hybrid and plug-in-hybrid derivatives
No later South African facelift is published.
Facelift Launched Since
Current South African range includes petrol, self-charging hybrid and plug-in-hybrid derivatives
2024
Facelift Version Ending
Current South African specification checked 2026-07-17
Current
Body Style
SUV
Five-seat double-cab pickup
Model Year
2026
2024
Production Status
published
active
Segment
Luxury SUV
Pickup
Tare Mass Kg
1760-1860 kg
-
Vehicle Type
SUV
Pickup
Spec
NX
T60 Double Cab
Length
4660 mm
5365 mm
Width
1865 mm
1900 mm
Height
1670 mm
1809 mm
Wheelbase
2690 mm
3155 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
195 mm
215 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 l
73 l
Boot/Cargo Space
520 l
1190 l
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2370 kg
3050 kg
Towing Capacity
1000 kg
3000 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Doors
5 doors
4 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.8 m
6.3 m
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Kerb Weight
-
2075 kg
Payload Capacity
-
975 kg
Number of Rows
-
2 rows
Front Headroom
-
1000 mm
Rear Headroom
-
965 mm
Front Legroom
-
1045 mm
Rear Legroom
-
880 mm
Spec
NX
T60 Double Cab
Front Track Width
1605 mm
-
Rear Track Width
1625 mm
-
Front Suspension
MacPherson -
Double wishbone independent
Rear Suspension
Double Wishbone -
Leaf spring rigid axle
Spec
NX
T60 Double Cab
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
-
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
-
Climate Control
Auto Dual zone
Automatic
Power Windows
All/ All One Touch
Standard
Keyless Entry
Standard Smart Entry
Standard
Push Button Start
Push Start
Standard
Wireless Charging
Standard
Not Available
Sunroof
Tilt & Slide,Panoramic
Standard
Electric Tailgate
Standard Power and Handsfree
Not Officially Disclosed
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
AC Type
Auto Dual zone
Automatic
Heads Up Display
Standard
-
Air Conditioning
Auto Dual zone
Automatic
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
-
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
-
Spec
NX
T60 Double Cab
Engine
2.4-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
2400 cc
1996 cc
Cylinders
4
4
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Inline
Valves
Not Officially Disclosed
16
Valves per Cylinder
Not Officially Disclosed
4
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Twin Turbocharged
Fuel System
Petrol SFI + D-4ST
High-pressure common-rail direct injection
Compression Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
15.9:1
Bore
87.5 mm
83 mm
Stroke
99.5 mm
92 mm
Maximum Power
205 kW @ 6000 rpm
160 kW @ 4000 rpm
Maximum Torque
430 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
AWD
4WD
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
6-Speed Manual
Top Speed
200 km/h
170 km/h
0-100 km/h
7.0 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Standard Eco, Normal, Sport, Sport S+
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
NX
T60 Double Cab
Gearbox
Automatic 8-speed
6-speed manual
Drivetrain Layout
AWD
Front-engine four-wheel drive
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Dual-range part-time 4WD
Paddle Shifters
Standard
Not Available
Number of Gears
8
6
Transmission Type
Automatic 8-speed
Manual
Gear Shift Type
Automatic
Not Officially Disclosed
Drivetrain
AWD
4WD
4WD Engagement
Permanent all-wheel drive
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
Standard
Not Available
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Available
Gearbox Type
Automatic 8-speed
Manual
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
2.48:1
Low Range
Not Applicable
Standard
Axle Layout
AWD
Selectable part-time 4WD
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Standard
Transmission Speeds
8
6
LSD Available
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Differential Lock
-
Rear
Final Drive Ratio
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Clutch Type
-
Single dry-plate clutch
Gear Shift Indicator
-
Standard
Spec
NX
T60 Double Cab
Claimed Mileage
12.3 km/l
10.75 km/l
City Mileage
9.9 km/l
8.85 km/l
Highway Mileage
14.5 km/l
12.82 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 l
73 l
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Auto Start Stop
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
55
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
Emission Standard
-
Euro 5
Real-world Mileage
12.3 km/l
10.75 km/l
Spec
NX
T60 Double Cab
Airbags
Side,Curtain,Driver,Passenger,Driver Knee
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 2
Not Officially Disclosed
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Siren/ Glass Break Sensor,Tilt Sensor,Ultra-Wide Band
Standard
Alarm System
Siren/ Glass Break Sensor,Tilt Sensor,Ultra-Wide Band
-
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Front + Rear/ Buzzer + Light
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Parking Sensors
Standard Intelligent Clearance Sonar,Rear Cross Traffic Alert + Braking
Not Officially Disclosed
AEB
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
BA
Standard
Standard
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Driver Airbag
Standard
Standard
EBD
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Siren/ Glass Break Sensor,Tilt Sensor,Ultra-Wide Band
Standard
Hill Hold
Standard
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Standard
Seatbelt Pretensioners
ELR,Pretensioner,Force Limiter,Tension Reducer -
Not Officially Disclosed
Seatbelt Reminder
Front + Rear/ Buzzer + Light
Not Officially Disclosed
Side Airbags
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
TCS
Standard,,
Standard
Knee Airbag
Standard
Not Available
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Anti Theft Alarm
Siren/ Glass Break Sensor,Tilt Sensor,Ultra-Wide Band
-
Brake Override System
-
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
NX
T60 Double Cab
Cruise Control
Standard Adaptive,All Speed
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard Adaptive,All Speed
Not Officially Disclosed
Lane Keep Assist
Standard Steering Vibration,Lane Trace Assist
Not Officially Disclosed
Lane Departure Warning
Standard Steering Vibration,Lane Trace Assist
Not Officially Disclosed
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard With Rear Cross Traffic Alert,Safe Exit Assist
Standard
Parking Sensors
Standard Intelligent Clearance Sonar,Rear Cross Traffic Alert + Braking
Standard
Rear View Camera
Display Audio// Panoramic View Monitor
Standard
360 Degree Camera
Display Audio// Panoramic View Monitor
Not Officially Disclosed
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Auto Highbeam
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Auto Wipers
Auto,Rainsensing
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard Intelligent Clearance Sonar,Rear Cross Traffic Alert + Braking
Standard
Reverse Camera
Display Audio// Panoramic View Monitor
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard Adaptive,All Speed
Not Officially Disclosed
Around View Monitor
Display Audio// Panoramic View Monitor
Not Officially Disclosed
Blind Spot Warning
Standard With Rear Cross Traffic Alert,Safe Exit Assist
Standard
Forward Collision Warning
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Driver Fatigue Alert
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Traffic Sign Recognition
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Park Assist
-
Not Available
Spec
NX
T60 Double Cab
Seat Material
F SPORT
Leather
Seat Adjustment
Driver + Passenger Power// Driver Memory
-
Heated Seats
Standard Driver and Passenger only
Standard
Ventilated Seats
Standard Front only
Not Available
Folding Rear Seats
60:40 -
-
Rear Armrest
Standard
-
Cup Holders
Standard 4
-
Steering Wheel Material
3 Spoke/ F SPORT
Not Officially Disclosed
Instrument Cluster Type
Standard TFT
-
Driver Lumbar Support
Driver 2-way,Power
-
60 40 Split Seat
60:40 -
Not Officially Disclosed
Driver Seat Adjustment
Driver + Passenger Power// Driver Memory
Not Officially Disclosed
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Driver + Passenger Power// Driver Memory
Not Officially Disclosed
Seat Trim
F SPORT
Leather
Ambient Lighting
-
Not Available
Spec
NX
T60 Double Cab
Infotainment System
Mark Levinson/ EMV
Not Officially Disclosed
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Standard
Android Auto
Standard
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Standard
Number of Speakers
Standard 17
Not Officially Disclosed
Navigation System
Standard/ EMV
-
Digital Instrument Cluster
Standard TFT
Not Officially Disclosed
USB Ports
Standard 5PCs
Not Officially Disclosed
Infotainment Screen Size
Mark Levinson/ EMV
Not Officially Disclosed
Audio Speakers
Standard 17
Not Officially Disclosed
Audio System
Mark Levinson/ EMV
-
Front Rear USB Charge Ports
Standard 5PCs
-
Infotainment Screen
Mark Levinson/ EMV
Not Officially Disclosed
Connected Services
Standard
-
Touchscreen
Mark Levinson/ EMV
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
NX
T60 Double Cab
LED Headlamps
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Daytime Running Lamps
Standard LED
Not Officially Disclosed
Fog Lamps
Standard LED
Not Officially Disclosed
Roof Rails
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Exterior Colour Options
White Nova, Sonic Titanium, Solar Storm Red, Poseidon Blue, Graphite Black GF, Terrane Khaki, Sonic Chrome, Sonic Copper
Not Officially Disclosed
Headlights
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Panoramic Sunroof
Tilt & Slide,Panoramic
Not Available
Spec
NX
T60 Double Cab
Approach Angle
15.0 deg
27 deg
Departure Angle
25.0 deg
24.2 deg
Terrain Modes
Standard
Not Available
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Standard
4WD System Type
Permanent all-wheel drive
Not Officially Disclosed
Approach Angle Deg
15.0 deg
-
Departure Angle Deg
25.0 deg
-
Ground Clearance Max
195 mm
-
Ground Clearance Min
195 mm
-
Wading Depth
-
500 mm
Breakover Angle
-
21.3 deg
Spec
NX
T60 Double Cab
Tyre Size
F:235-50RF R20 / R:235-50RF R20
255/60 R18
Front Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
Ventilated disc
Rear Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
Disc
Wheel Rim Size
20
18
Handbrake Type
Electric
Mechanical
Spare Wheel Type
-
Full-size spare
Spec
NX
T60 Double Cab
Service Interval
12 months / 15,000km
-
Service Plan
-
5 years / 100000 km
Spec
NX
T60 Double Cab
CO2 Emissions
185 g/km
244 g/km
Spec
NX
T60 Double Cab
Ownership Role
Private luxury, family and business
Passenger/utility vehicle
Price Zar
1276500 ZAR
750000 ZAR
Pricing Role
Flagship
Current go-live price
Starting Price
1276500
750000
Starting Price Zar
1276500
750000
Spec
NX
T60 Double Cab
Warranty
7 years / 105,000km
5 years / 200000 km
In depth: how these cars differ
This NX 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: NX 86 vs T60 Double Cab 82.
Efficiency index: NX 49 vs T60 Double Cab 44.
Safety-equipment index: NX 93 vs T60 Double Cab 87.
Practicality index: NX 65 vs T60 Double Cab 87.
Ownership-cover index: NX 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 2 points
NX and T60 Double Cab are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
T60 Double Cab
Performance
82/100
Efficiency
44/100
Safety
87/100
Practicality
87/100
NX
Performance
86/100
Efficiency
49/100
Safety
93/100
Practicality
65/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexLDV T60 Double Cab
leads the specification evidence index with 77 pts
vs 75 pts for NX
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, T60 Double Cab leads. However, NX may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
Related comparisons
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There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the models and available derivatives in South Africa on price, safety equipment, space, powertrain and ownership cover. The category indicators summarise published catalogue data; they are not a road test or customer rating.
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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