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T60 Max Luxe 4WD Double Cab 6-Speed ManualDiesel6-Speed ManualCurrent
ZAR 750,000ex-showroom
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Decision summary
Mitsubishi Outlander Sport vs LDV T60 Double Cab: the short answer
T60 Double Cab holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Outlander Sport.
Outlander Sport starts ZAR 30,010 cheaperOutlander Sport from ZAR 449,990 · T60 Double Cab from ZAR 480,000
Five key differences
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Specification
Outlander Sport
T60 Double Cab
Maximum Power
Outlander Sport77 kW @ 6000 rpm
T60 Double Cab160 kW @ 4000 rpm
Maximum Torque
Outlander Sport141 Nm @ 4000 rpm
T60 Double Cab500 Nm @ 1500-2400 rpm
Engine Size
Outlander Sport1499 cc
T60 Double Cab1996 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Outlander Sport16.1 km/l
T60 Double Cab10.75 km/l
Ground Clearance
Outlander Sport193 mm
T60 Double Cab215 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Independent editorial assessment
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Mitsubishi Outlander Sport
Exceed 1.5L CVT
Hagalu editorial rating
4.3/5★★★★★★★★★★
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What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Outlander Sport
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Fewer listed safety features
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Efficiency
Specification evidence leader
T60 Double Cab
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Stronger listed safety equipment
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
Outlander Sport
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
T60 Double Cab
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
Outlander Sport
T60 Double Cab
Model Introduced Year
2025
2024
Generation
First South African Outlander Sport generation, Mitsubishi Xforce architecture
Current South African T60 Double Cab generation.
Facelift History
Introduced locally in January 2025 and replaced ASX.
No later South African facelift is published.
Facelift Launched Since
Current specification
2024
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
SUV
Five-seat double-cab pickup
Model Year
2026
2024
Production Status
active
active
Segment
Compact SUV
Pickup
Vehicle Type
Passenger vehicle
Pickup
Spec
Outlander Sport
T60 Double Cab
Length
4390 mm
5365 mm
Width
1810 mm
1900 mm
Height
1660 mm
1809 mm
Wheelbase
2650 mm
3155 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
193 mm
215 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
195 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity
42 l
73 l
Boot/Cargo Space
480 l
1190 l
Kerb Weight
1250 kg
2075 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
1730 kg
3050 kg
Payload Capacity
480 kg
975 kg
Towing Capacity
0 kg
3000 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
2 rows
Doors
5 doors
4 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.2 m
6.3 m
Front Headroom
950 mm
1000 mm
Rear Headroom
880 mm
965 mm
Front Legroom
1050 mm
1045 mm
Rear Legroom
370 mm
880 mm
Spec
Outlander Sport
T60 Double Cab
Engine
1.5-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
2.0L bi-turbo diesel
Engine Code
4A91
SC20M218Q6B
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
Naturally Aspirated
Twin Turbocharged
Fuel System
Multi-Point Injection
High-pressure common-rail direct injection
Compression Ratio
10.0:1
15.9:1
Bore
75 mm
83 mm
Stroke
84.8 mm
92 mm
Maximum Power
77 kW @ 6000 rpm
160 kW @ 4000 rpm
Maximum Torque
141 Nm @ 4000 rpm
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
FWD
4WD
Transmission
CVT
6-Speed Manual
Top Speed
175 km/h
170 km/h
0-100 km/h
13.6 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
18.7 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Normal, Wet, Gravel, Mud
Eco, Normal, Power
Launch Control
No
No
Rev Limiter
6500 rpm
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
61.6 kW/tonne
77.11 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
112.8 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
Outlander Sport
T60 Double Cab
Gearbox
CVT
6-speed manual
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine, front-wheel drive
Front-engine four-wheel drive
LSD Available
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Dual-range part-time 4WD
Differential Lock
No
Rear
Paddle Shifters
No
Not Available
Final Drive Ratio
5.698
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Gears
1
6
Transmission Type
CVT automatic
Manual
Clutch Type
Continuously variable pulley system
Single dry-plate clutch
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Standard
Gear Shift Type
Floor-mounted selector
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
No
Not Available
Front Differential Lock
No
Not Available
Gearbox Type
Continuously variable
Manual
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
2.48:1
Low Range
Not Applicable
Standard
Axle Layout
4x2
Selectable part-time 4WD
Rear Differential Lock
No
Standard
Transmission Speeds
1
6
Spec
Outlander Sport
T60 Double Cab
Claimed Mileage
16.1 km/l
10.75 km/l
City Mileage
13.2 km/l
8.85 km/l
Highway Mileage
18.5 km/l
12.82 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
42 l
73 l
Emission Standard
Euro 4
Euro 5
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Auto Start Stop
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Real-world Mileage
16.1 km/l
10.75 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
42
73
Combined Driving Range
677
784.95
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
701 km
Not Officially Disclosed
Range Real World Mixed
63 km
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Outlander Sport
T60 Double Cab
Airbags
6
6
ABS
Yes
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Yes
Standard
Traction Control
Yes
Standard
Hill Descent Control
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Hill Start Assist
Yes
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
ISOFIX Mounts
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Brake Assist
Yes
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Yes
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Parking Sensors
No
Not Officially Disclosed
AEB
No
Not Officially Disclosed
BA
Yes
Standard
Brake Override System
Yes
Yes
Curtain Airbags
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Driver Airbag
Yes
Standard
EBD
Yes
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Standard
Hill Hold
Yes
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Seatbelt Reminder
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Side Airbags
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Stability Control
Yes
Standard
TCS
Yes
Standard
Knee Airbag
No
Not Available
ABS EBD
Yes
Standard
Spec
Outlander Sport
T60 Double Cab
Cruise Control
Yes
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Lane Keep Assist
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Lane Departure Warning
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Blind Spot Monitoring
Yes
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Parking Sensors
Yes
Standard
Rear View Camera
Yes
Standard
360 Degree Camera
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Autonomous Emergency Braking
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Driver Fatigue Alert
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Traffic Sign Recognition
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Auto Highbeam
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Auto Wipers
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Parking Sensors
Yes
Standard
Reverse Camera
Yes
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Park Assist
No
Not Available
Around View Monitor
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Blind Spot Warning
Yes
Standard
Forward Collision Warning
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Outlander Sport
T60 Double Cab
Seat Material
Synthetic leather
Leather
Heated Seats
No
Standard
Ventilated Seats
No
Not Available
Ambient Lighting
Yes
Not Available
Steering Wheel Material
Leather
Not Officially Disclosed
60 40 Split Seat
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Driver Seat Adjustment
Manual adjustable
Not Officially Disclosed
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Manual adjustable
Not Officially Disclosed
Seat Trim
Synthetic leather with anti-temperature-rise function
Leather
Spec
Outlander Sport
T60 Double Cab
Climate Control
Dual-zone automatic with nanoe X
Automatic
Power Windows
Front and rear
Standard
Keyless Entry
Yes
Standard
Push Button Start
Yes
Standard
Wireless Charging
Yes
Not Available
Sunroof
No
Standard
Electric Tailgate
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Rain Sensing Wipers
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
AC Type
Dual-zone automatic with nanoe X
Automatic
Spec
Outlander Sport
T60 Double Cab
Infotainment System
Smartphone-link Display Audio
Not Officially Disclosed
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Standard
Android Auto
Yes
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Standard
Number of Speakers
8
Not Officially Disclosed
Digital Instrument Cluster
8-inch
Not Officially Disclosed
USB Ports
Front and rear
Not Officially Disclosed
Infotainment Screen
12.3-inch
Not Officially Disclosed
Touchscreen
12.3-inch
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Outlander Sport
T60 Double Cab
LED Headlamps
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Daytime Running Lamps
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Fog Lamps
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Roof Rails
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Exterior Colour Options
White Pearl, Blade Silver Metallic, Graphite Grey Metallic, Red Metallic, Energetic Yellow Metallic
Not Officially Disclosed
Headlights
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Panoramic Sunroof
No
Not Available
Spec
Outlander Sport
T60 Double Cab
Approach Angle
21 deg
27 deg
Departure Angle
30.5 deg
24.2 deg
Wading Depth
Not Applicable
500 mm
Terrain Modes
Normal, Wet, Gravel, Mud
Not Available
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Standard
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Breakover Angle
20.5 deg
21.3 deg
Spec
Outlander Sport
T60 Double Cab
Tyre Size
225/50 R18
255/60 R18
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Ventilated disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Temporary 16-inch
Full-size spare
Wheel Rim Size
18-inch alloy
18
Handbrake Type
Electric parking brake
Mechanical
Spec
Outlander Sport
T60 Double Cab
Front Suspension
MacPherson strut
Double wishbone independent
Rear Suspension
Torsion beam
Leaf spring rigid axle
Spec
Outlander Sport
T60 Double Cab
CO2 Emissions
146 g/km
244 g/km
Spec
Outlander Sport
T60 Double Cab
Service Plan
3 years / 45,000 km; 15,000 km intervals
5 years / 100000 km
Spec
Outlander Sport
T60 Double Cab
Ownership Role
New vehicle sold through Mitsubishi Motors South Africa
Passenger/utility vehicle
Price Zar
499990 ZAR
750000 ZAR
Pricing Role
Official South African recommended retail price
Current go-live price
Starting Price
499990
750000
Starting Price Zar
499990
750000
Spec
Outlander Sport
T60 Double Cab
Warranty
5 years / unlimited km
5 years / 200000 km
In depth: how these cars differ
This Outlander Sport 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: Outlander Sport 30 vs T60 Double Cab 82.
Efficiency index: Outlander Sport 62 vs T60 Double Cab 44.
Safety-equipment index: Outlander Sport 73 vs T60 Double Cab 87.
Practicality index: Outlander Sport 67 vs T60 Double Cab 87.
Ownership-cover index: Outlander Sport 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 20 points
T60 Double Cab holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Outlander Sport.
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
Outlander Sport
Performance
30/100
Efficiency
62/100
Safety
73/100
Practicality
67/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexLDV T60 Double Cab
leads the specification evidence index with 77 pts
vs 57 pts for Outlander Sport
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, T60 Double Cab leads. However, Outlander Sport may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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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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