Mahindra Pik Up Single Cab vs LDV T60 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.

Mahindra Pik Up Single Cab in South Africa

Mahindra Pik Up Single Cab

S6 Karoo SC 4x4 Diesel Current
ZAR 475,599 ex-showroom
⚡ 103 kW 🔧 320 Nm ⛽ 12.7 km/l
VS
LDV T60 Double Cab in South Africa

LDV T60 Double Cab

T60 Max Luxe 4WD Double Cab 6-Speed Manual Diesel 6-Speed Manual Current
ZAR 750,000 ex-showroom
⚡ 160 kW 🔧 500 Nm ⛽ 10.75 km/l
+ Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

Mahindra Pik Up Single Cab vs LDV T60 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.

Pik Up Single Cab starts ZAR 178,401 cheaper Pik Up Single Cab from ZAR 301,599 · T60 Double Cab from ZAR 480,000

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification Pik Up Single Cab T60 Double Cab
Maximum Power Pik Up Single Cab103 kW @ 3750 rpm T60 Double Cab160 kW @ 4000 rpm
Maximum Torque Pik Up Single Cab320 Nm T60 Double Cab500 Nm @ 1500-2400 rpm
Engine Size Pik Up Single Cab2179 cc T60 Double Cab1996 cc
Combined Fuel Economy Pik Up Single Cab12.7 km/l T60 Double Cab10.75 km/l
Ground Clearance Pik Up Single Cab210 mm T60 Double Cab215 mm

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

Evidence for LDV T60 Double Cab T60 Max Luxe 4WD Double Cab 6-Speed Manual

Source type: LDV South Africa

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec Pik Up Single Cab T60 Double Cab
Model Introduced Year Not Available 2024
Generation Current local listing Current South African T60 Double Cab generation.
Facelift History Not listed by current South African source page. No later South African facelift is published.
Facelift Launched Since Original current-generation version 2024
Facelift Version Ending Current Current
Body Style Pickup Five-seat double-cab pickup
Model Year Current 2024
Production Status Active active
Segment Pickup Pickup
Tare Mass Kg 2055 kg -
Vehicle Type Pickup Pickup
Spec Pik Up Single Cab T60 Double Cab
Ground Clearance (Default) 210 mm 215 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 80 l 73 l
Kerb Weight 2055 kg 2075 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 3150 kg 3050 kg
Payload Capacity 1095 kg 975 kg
Seating Capacity 2 seats 5 seats
Length - 5365 mm
Width - 1900 mm
Height - 1809 mm
Wheelbase - 3155 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) - Not Officially Disclosed
Boot/Cargo Space - 1190 l
Towing Capacity - 3000 kg
Number of Rows - 2 rows
Doors - 4 doors
Minimum Turning Radius - 6.3 m
Front Headroom - 1000 mm
Rear Headroom - 965 mm
Front Legroom - 1045 mm
Rear Legroom - 880 mm

In depth: how these cars differ

This Pik Up Single Cab and T60 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.

Hagalu has withheld an overall score because at least one selected vehicle does not yet have four comparable categories and 50% weighted source coverage. Missing catalogue evidence is not replaced with a neutral score or a guessed value.

Use the key-spec and full-spec tables to compare the fields that are confirmed. For a purchase decision, verify current availability, exact derivative equipment, finance, insurance and ownership cover with the relevant manufacturer or authorised retailer.

Specification Score Withheld

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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.

Pik Up Single Cab vs T60 Double Cab questions

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.