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T60 Utility Single Cab 4x4Diesel6-Speed ManualCurrent
ZAR 358,900ex-showroom
⚡ 120 kW🔧 410 Nm⛽ 12.35 km/l
＋Add a 3rd car
Decision summary
Rolls-Royce Phantom vs LDV T60 Utility Single Cab: the short answer
Phantom has a modest catalogue-index lead, while T60 Utility Single Cab remains close.
Five key differences
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Specification
Phantom
T60 Utility Single Cab
Maximum Power
Phantom420 kW @ 5000 rpm
T60 Utility Single Cab120 kW @ 4000 rpm
Maximum Torque
Phantom900 Nm @ 1700 rpm
T60 Utility Single Cab410 Nm @ 1500-2400 rpm
Engine Size
Phantom6749 cc
T60 Utility Single Cab1996 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Phantom6.29 km/l
T60 Utility Single Cab12.35 km/l
Ground Clearance
Phantom136 mm
T60 Utility Single Cab215 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Independent editorial assessment
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Rolls-Royce Phantom
Phantom Series II
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What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Specification evidence leader
Phantom
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Performance
T60 Utility Single Cab
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to:Published EfficiencyPublished Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
Phantom
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
T60 Utility Single Cab
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
Phantom
T60 Utility Single Cab
Model Introduced Year
2018
2026
Generation
Eighth-generation Phantom in standard-wheelbase Series II form
Current South African T60 Utility Single Cab generation.
Facelift History
The eighth-generation Phantom was presented globally in 2017, introduced in South Africa in 2018 and received its light-touch Series II evolution in 2022
No later South African facelift is published.
Facelift Launched Since
2022
2026
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
Four-door luxury saloon
Two-seat single-cab pickup
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
active
Segment
Full-size super-luxury saloon
Pickup
Vehicle Type
Internal-combustion passenger car
Pickup
Spec
Phantom
T60 Utility Single Cab
Length
5762 mm
5395 mm
Width
2018 mm
1900 mm
Height
1646 mm
1830 mm
Wheelbase
3552 mm
3155 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
136 mm
215 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
136 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity
90 l
Not Officially Disclosed
Boot/Cargo Space
530 l
1840 l
Kerb Weight
2560 kg
1880 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
3235 kg
3050 kg
Payload Capacity
675 kg
1170 kg
Towing Capacity
0 kg
3000 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
2 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
1 rows
Doors
4 doors
2 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
6.55 m
6.3 m
Front Headroom
1046 mm
1000 mm
Rear Headroom
978 mm
Not Applicable
Front Legroom
1041 mm
1045 mm
Rear Legroom
1105 mm
Not Applicable
Spec
Phantom
T60 Utility Single Cab
Engine
6.75-litre twin-turbocharged V12 petrol
2.0L turbo diesel
Engine Code
N74B68A
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Petrol
Diesel
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
6749 cc
1996 cc
Cylinders
12
4
Cylinder Layout
V
Inline
Valves
48
16
Valves per Cylinder
4
4
Aspiration
Twin Turbocharged
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Direct Injection
Common-rail direct injection
Compression Ratio
10.0:1
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
89 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
90.4 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
420 kW @ 5000 rpm
120 kW @ 4000 rpm
Maximum Torque
900 Nm @ 1700 rpm
410 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
RWD
4WD
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
6-Speed Manual
Top Speed
250 km/h
170 km/h
0-100 km/h
5.3 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Low
Eco, Normal, Power
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
164.1 kW/tonne
63.83 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
351.6 Nm/tonne
218.09 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
Phantom
T60 Utility Single Cab
Gearbox
8-speed ZF automatic
6-speed manual
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine, rear-wheel drive with all-wheel steering
Front-engine four-wheel drive
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Dual-range part-time 4WD
Differential Lock
No lockable differential
Rear
Paddle Shifters
No
Not Available
Final Drive Ratio
2.81:1
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Gears
8
6
Transmission Type
8-speed ZF automatic
Manual
Clutch Type
Torque converter
Single dry-plate clutch
Gear Shift Type
Satellite Aided automatic gear selection
Not Officially Disclosed
Drivetrain
Rear-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
No
Not Available
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Available
Gearbox Type
8-speed ZF automatic
Manual
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
2.48:1
Low Range
Not Applicable
Standard
Axle Layout
Rear-wheel-drive power delivery with active rear-axle steering
Part-time four-wheel drive
Rear Differential Lock
No lockable differential
Standard
Transmission Speeds
8
6
LSD Available
-
Not Available
Gear Shift Indicator
-
Standard
Spec
Phantom
T60 Utility Single Cab
Claimed Mileage
6.29 km/l
12.35 km/l
City Mileage
5.10 km/l
11.49 km/l
Highway Mileage
8.08 km/l
13.33 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
90 l
73 l
Emission Standard
Euro 6e (B6e)
Euro 5
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
13 l
Auto Start Stop
Automatic start/stop: No
Not Available
Real-world Mileage
6.29 km/l
12.35 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
90
73
Combined Driving Range
566-581 km (calculated from 90 L and 15.5-15.9 l/100 km WLTP)
901.23
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
608 km
858.82 km
Range Real World Highway
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Phantom
T60 Utility Single Cab
Airbags
8
2
ABS
Four-channel Anti-lock Braking System
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Dynamic Stability Control
Standard
Traction Control
Dynamic Traction Control
Standard
Hill Descent Control
No
Standard
Hill Start Assist
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Rear child-safety locks
Not Applicable
ISOFIX Mounts
ISOFIX child-seat mounts
Not Available
Brake Assist
Dynamic Brake Control
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Low tyre-pressure warning
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Engine immobiliser
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Front driver and passenger seatbelt warning sensors
Standard
Front Parking Sensors
Park Distance Control, front and rear
Not Officially Disclosed
AEB
Collision Warning with Brake Function; pedestrian/bike warning with brake function
Not Available
BA
Dynamic Brake Control
Standard
Curtain Airbags
Front Head Protection System
Not Available
Driver Airbag
Driver airbag
Standard
EBD
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Engine immobiliser
Standard
Hill Hold
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Front-passenger airbag
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Front and rear three-point pretensioning seatbelts; front force limiters
Standard
Seatbelt Reminder
Front driver and passenger seatbelt warning sensors
Standard
Side Airbags
Front side-impact airbags
Not Available
Stability Control
Dynamic Stability Control
Standard
TCS
Dynamic Traction Control
Standard
Knee Airbag
Active front knee protection
Not Available
ABS EBD
Four-channel Anti-lock Braking System
Standard
Brake Override System
-
Yes
Spec
Phantom
T60 Utility Single Cab
Cruise Control
Dynamic Cruise Control; Active Cruise Control fitted to the referenced current vehicle
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Active Cruise Control
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
Lane Departure Warning with Active Return
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Lane Departure Warning with Active Return
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
Lane Change Warning with Blind Spot Detection
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Park Distance Control, front and rear
Standard
Rear View Camera
Rear View Camera
Standard
360 Degree Camera
Surround View Camera with 3D view
Not Officially Disclosed
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Collision Warning with Brake Function; pedestrian/bike warning with brake function
Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
Alertness Assistant
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Speed Limit Information
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
High-Beam Assistance
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Rain-sensing variable-speed windshield wipers
Not Available
Rear Parking Sensors
Park Distance Control, front and rear
Standard
Reverse Camera
Rear View Camera
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Active Cruise Control
Not Available
Park Assist
Park Assist and Reversing Assistant
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Surround View Camera with 3D view
Not Officially Disclosed
Blind Spot Warning
Lane Change Warning with Blind Spot Detection
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
Collision Warning with Brake Function
Not Available
Spec
Phantom
T60 Utility Single Cab
Seat Material
A-grade leather hides with Bespoke alternatives
Fabric
Heated Seats
Front and rear
Not Available
Ventilated Seats
Front ventilated seats fitted to the referenced exact 2026 vehicle
Not Available
Ambient Lighting
Yes
Not Available
Steering Wheel Material
Heated full-leather multifunction steering wheel
Polyurethane
60 40 Split Seat
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Driver Seat Adjustment
Heated, electronically adjustable front seat with memory
Manual
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Heated, electronically adjustable front seat with memory
Manual
Seat Trim
Leather seat trim fitted to the referenced exact 2026 vehicle; Bespoke alternatives available
Fabric
Spec
Phantom
T60 Utility Single Cab
Climate Control
Automatic four-zone climate control
Not Available
Power Windows
Front and rear power windows with one-touch up/down
Standard
Keyless Entry
Comfort Access keyless entry
Not Available
Push Button Start
Push Button Start
Not Available
Wireless Charging
Wireless smartphone charging
Not Available
Sunroof
No
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
Power open/close luggage compartment
Not Applicable
Rain Sensing Wipers
Rain-sensing variable-speed windshield wipers
Not Available
AC Type
Automatic four-zone climate control
Not Available
Spec
Phantom
T60 Utility Single Cab
Infotainment System
SPIRIT infotainment operated by touch, controller and voice commands
10.25-inch touchscreen multimedia system
Apple CarPlay
Apple CarPlay compatibility
Standard
Android Auto
Android Auto compatibility
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Bluetooth wireless technology
Standard
Number of Speakers
16
4
Digital Instrument Cluster
12.3-inch colour TFT display with LED backlighting
Not Available
USB Ports
USB Type-C ports
Standard
Infotainment Screen
10.25-inch Central Information Display with touchscreen, concealed behind retractable veneer when not in use
10.25
Touchscreen
10.25-inch Central Information Display with touchscreen, concealed behind retractable veneer when not in use
10.25
Spec
Phantom
T60 Utility Single Cab
LED Headlamps
Rolls-Royce LED headlights
Not Available
Daytime Running Lamps
Daytime-running lights
Standard
Fog Lamps
Front fog lamps
Standard
Roof Rails
No; vehicle not approved for roof loads
Not Applicable
Exterior Colour Options
Bespoke and two-tone exterior paint commissions
Blanc White; Candy Apple Red; Jewel Blue; Lava Grey; Metal Black
Headlights
Rolls-Royce LED headlights
Not Available
Panoramic Sunroof
No
Not Available
Spec
Phantom
T60 Utility Single Cab
Wading Depth
Not Applicable
500 mm
Terrain Modes
Not Applicable
Not Available
Locking Differential
No lockable differential
Standard
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Approach Angle
-
27 deg
Departure Angle
-
24.2 deg
Breakover Angle
-
21.3 deg
Spec
Phantom
T60 Utility Single Cab
Tyre Size
255/50 R21 109H M+S all-round; 255/45 R22 107Y front and 285/40 R22 110Y rear; 255/50 R21 109Y front and 285/45 R21 113Y rear
245/70 R16
Front Brake Type
Power-assisted ventilated disc brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear Brake Type
Power-assisted ventilated disc brakes
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
No spare wheel
Full-size spare
Wheel Rim Size
21- and 22-inch approved fitments
16
Handbrake Type
Electromechanical parking brake acting on rear discs
Mechanical
Spec
Phantom
T60 Utility Single Cab
Front Suspension
Double-wishbone front axle with self-levelling air suspension
Double wishbone independent
Rear Suspension
Five-link rear axle with self-levelling air suspension
Leaf spring rigid axle
Spec
Phantom
T60 Utility Single Cab
CO2 Emissions
361 g/km
213 g/km
Fuel Octane Requirement
95 RON; minimum 91 RON
-
Spec
Phantom
T60 Utility Single Cab
Service Plan
4 years / unlimited km
5 years / 100000 km
Spec
Phantom
T60 Utility Single Cab
Ownership Role
Flagship saloon balancing owner driving with formal rear-passenger use
Commercial vehicle
Pricing Role
Price on application
Current go-live price
Price Zar
-
358900 ZAR
Starting Price
-
358900
Starting Price Zar
-
358900
Spec
Phantom
T60 Utility Single Cab
Warranty
4 years; regional conditions apply
5 years / 200000 km
In depth: how these cars differ
This Phantom and T60 Utility Single 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: Phantom 96 vs T60 Utility Single Cab 68.
Efficiency index: Phantom 29 vs T60 Utility Single Cab 49.
Safety-equipment index: Phantom 95 vs T60 Utility Single Cab 52.
Practicality index: Phantom 67 vs T60 Utility Single Cab 79.
Ownership-cover index: Phantom not separately scored vs T60 Utility Single 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
Phantom leads by 12 points
Phantom has a modest catalogue-index lead, while T60 Utility Single Cab remains close.
Performance
Phantom +28
Efficiency
T60 Utility Single Cab +20
Safety
Phantom +43
Practicality
T60 Utility Single Cab +12
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Phantom
Performance
96/100
Efficiency
29/100
Safety
95/100
Practicality
67/100
T60 Utility Single Cab
Performance
68/100
Efficiency
49/100
Safety
52/100
Practicality
79/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexRolls-Royce Phantom
leads the specification evidence index with 75 pts
vs 63 pts for T60 Utility Single Cab
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Phantom leads. However, T60 Utility Single Cab 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.
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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