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Mahindra Scorpio-N vs JAC T6 Single Cab: the short answer
Scorpio-N holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over T6 Single Cab.
T6 Single Cab starts ZAR 190,099 cheaperScorpio-N from ZAR 489,999 · T6 Single Cab from ZAR 299,900
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
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Specification
Scorpio-N
T6 Single Cab
Maximum Power
Scorpio-N128.6 kW @ 3500 rpm
T6 Single Cab102 kW @ 3600 rpm
Maximum Torque
Scorpio-N400 Nm
T6 Single Cab320 Nm @ 1600-2600 rpm
Engine Size
Scorpio-N2184 cc
T6 Single Cab1999 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Scorpio-N14.5 km/l
T6 Single Cab16.39 km/l
Ground Clearance
Scorpio-N187 mm
T6 Single Cab197 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Independent editorial assessment
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Mahindra Scorpio-N
Z8L 4x4 AT Adventure
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What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Specification evidence leader
Scorpio-N
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Stronger listed safety equipment
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Practicality
T6 Single Cab
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Fewer listed safety features
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Efficiency
Which One's Right for You?
Scorpio-N
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
T6 Single Cab
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
Scorpio-N
T6 Single Cab
Model Introduced Year
Not Available
2026
Generation
Current local listing
South African introduction of new T6 Single Cab derivative in January 2026
Facelift History
Not listed by current South African source page.
Introduced in South Africa in January 2026; no subsequent facelift announced
Facelift Launched Since
Original current-generation version
Not Applicable
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Not Applicable
Body Style
SUV
Single-cab pickup
Model Year
Current
2026
Production Status
Active
active
Segment
SUV
One-tonne single-cab bakkie
Tare Mass Kg
1825-2070 kg
-
Vehicle Type
SUV
Light commercial vehicle
Spec
Scorpio-N
T6 Single Cab
Length
4662 mm
5315 mm
Width
1918 mm
1830 mm
Height
1905 mm
1815 mm
Wheelbase
2750 mm
3090 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
187 mm
197 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
57 l
76 l
Boot/Cargo Space
460 l
Not Officially Disclosed
Seating Capacity
7 seats
2 seats
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Kerb Weight
-
1740 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
-
2740 kg
Payload Capacity
-
1000 kg
Towing Capacity
-
1400 kg
Number of Rows
-
1 rows
Doors
-
2 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
-
6.2 m
Front Headroom
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Headroom
-
Not Applicable
Front Legroom
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Legroom
-
Not Applicable
Spec
Scorpio-N
T6 Single Cab
Front Track Width
Not Applicable
-
Rear Track Width
Not Applicable
-
Front Suspension
Double wishbone front suspension
Independent double wishbone with coil springs
Rear Suspension
Penta Link rear suspension
Leaf springs
Spec
Scorpio-N
T6 Single Cab
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
-
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
-
Climate Control
Dual-zone fully automatic temperature control
Not Officially Disclosed
Power Windows
Driver anti-pinch power windows
Yes
Keyless Entry
Not Available
Yes
Push Button Start
Engine start stop button
Not Officially Disclosed
Wireless Charging
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Sunroof
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Boot Space Seats Folded
Not Applicable
-
Electric Mirror Folding
Power-fold ORVM
-
AC Type
Dual-zone fully automatic temperature control
Not Officially Disclosed
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
-
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
-
Spec
Scorpio-N
T6 Single Cab
Engine
2.2D mHawk CRDI
2.0-litre Turbocharged Diesel
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
2184 cc
1999 cc
Cylinders
Not Officially Disclosed
4
Cylinder Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
Not Officially Disclosed
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Not Officially Disclosed
Common-rail direct injection
Compression Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
16.5:1
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
128.6 kW @ 3500 rpm
102 kW @ 3600 rpm
Maximum Torque
400 Nm
320 Nm @ 1600-2600 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
RWD
Transmission
6-Speed Automatic
6-Speed Manual
Top Speed
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Zip, Zap, Zoom
Not Officially Disclosed
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
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
Scorpio-N
T6 Single Cab
Gearbox
Automatic
6-Speed Manual
Drivetrain Layout
4x4
Rear-wheel drive (4x2)
LSD Available
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Mechanical locking differential and brake locking differential
Not Officially Disclosed
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Gears
6
6
Transmission Type
6-speed automatic
Manual
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Gear Shift Type
Not Applicable
Manual
Drivetrain
4x4
Rear-wheel drive
4WD Engagement
Selectable shift-on-fly 4WD
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Selectable shift-on-fly 4WD
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
6-speed automatic
Manual
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
4x2
4x2
Rear Differential Lock
Mechanical locking differential and brake locking differential
Not Officially Disclosed
Transmission Speeds
6
6
Spec
Scorpio-N
T6 Single Cab
Claimed Mileage
14.5 km/l
16.39 km/l
City Mileage
11.8 km/l
11.5 km/l
Highway Mileage
17.0 km/l
15.0 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
57 l
76 l
Emission Standard
Not Applicable
Euro 2
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Real-world Mileage
14.5 km/l
16.39 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
57
76
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
Over 1100 km
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
Scorpio-N
T6 Single Cab
Airbags
Front, side and curtain airbags
2
ABS
Standard
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Traction Control
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Hill Descent Control
Hill descent control
Not Officially Disclosed
Hill Start Assist
Hill hold control
Not Officially Disclosed
Child Safety Lock
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Brake Assist
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Yes
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Not Available
Driver
Front Parking Sensors
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
AEB
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
BA
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Brake Override System
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Driver Airbag
Standard
Yes
EBD
Standard
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Yes
Hill Hold
Hill hold control
Not Officially Disclosed
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Available
Driver and passenger
Seatbelt Reminder
Not Available
Driver
Side Airbags
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Stability Control
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
TCS
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
ABS EBD
Standard
Yes
Spec
Scorpio-N
T6 Single Cab
Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
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
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Parking Sensors
Front and rear parking sensors
Rear
Rear View Camera
Front and rear camera
Yes
360 Degree Camera
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Driver Fatigue Alert
Driver drowsiness detection
Not Officially Disclosed
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Auto Wipers
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Yes
Reverse Camera
Front and rear camera
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Park Assist
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Around View Monitor
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Scorpio-N
T6 Single Cab
Seat Material
Leatherette
Leatherette
Heated Seats
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Ventilated Seats
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Ambient Lighting
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
-
Rear Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
-
Rear AC Vents
Second row air conditioner
-
Steering Wheel Material
Leatherette wrapped steering and gear shift lever
Leather-trimmed
60 40 Split Seat
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Driver Seat Adjustment
6-way driver power seat
Not Officially Disclosed
Passenger Seat Adjustment
6-way driver power seat
Not Officially Disclosed
Seat Trim
Rich-coffee black leatherette
Leatherette
Spec
Scorpio-N
T6 Single Cab
Infotainment System
8-inch touchscreen infotainment display
9-inch touchscreen entertainment system
Apple CarPlay
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Yes
Android Auto
Wireless Android Auto
Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity
Not Available
Yes
Number of Speakers
Sony 3D immersive audio with 12 speakers and dual-channel subwoofer
2
Digital Instrument Cluster
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
USB Ports
Not Available
1
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Yes
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Audio and cruise controls
-
Audio Controls On Steering
Audio and cruise controls
-
Audio System
Sony 3D immersive audio
-
Infotainment Screen
8-inch touchscreen infotainment display
9-inch
Touchscreen
8-inch touchscreen infotainment display
9-inch
Spec
Scorpio-N
T6 Single Cab
LED Headlamps
Not Available
No
Daytime Running Lamps
Sting-like daytime running lamps
Not Officially Disclosed
Fog Lamps
Not Available
Rear fog lamps
Roof Rails
Silver roof rail
Not Officially Disclosed
Exterior Colour Options
See OEM source page for colour availability.
Not Officially Disclosed
Headlights
Not Available
No
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Scorpio-N
T6 Single Cab
Approach Angle
Not Available
29.6 deg
Departure Angle
Not Available
22.4 deg
Wading Depth
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Terrain Modes
Normal / Snow / Mud & Rut / Sand
Not Officially Disclosed
Locking Differential
Mechanical locking differential and brake locking differential
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD System Type
Selectable shift-on-fly 4WD
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Ground Clearance Max
Not Applicable
-
Ground Clearance Min
Not Applicable
-
Spec
Scorpio-N
T6 Single Cab
Tyre Size
Not Available
245/65 R17
Front Brake Type
Not Available
Disc
Rear Brake Type
Not Available
Drum
Spare Wheel Type
Not Available
Steel
Wheel Rim Size
18-inch diamond-cut alloy wheels
17
Handbrake Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Scorpio-N
T6 Single Cab
CO2 Emissions
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Octane Requirement
Diesel
-
Spec
Scorpio-N
T6 Single Cab
Basic Warranty
5 years / 150 000 km
5 years / 100000 km
Warranty
5 years / 150 000 km
5 years / 100000 km
Spec
Scorpio-N
T6 Single Cab
Service Plan
5 years / 100 000 km
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Scorpio-N
T6 Single Cab
Ownership Role
South Africa market model
Current South African light-commercial single-cab derivative
Price Zar
699999 ZAR
314900 ZAR
Pricing Role
flagship
Current official suggested retail price, VAT included
Starting Price
489999
314900
Starting Price Zar
489999
314900
In depth: how these cars differ
This Scorpio-N and T6 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: Scorpio-N 69 vs T6 Single Cab 54.
Efficiency index: Scorpio-N 60 vs T6 Single Cab 66.
Safety-equipment index: Scorpio-N 90 vs T6 Single Cab 32.
Practicality index: Scorpio-N 78 vs T6 Single Cab 55.
Ownership-cover index: Scorpio-N not separately scored vs T6 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
Scorpio-N leads by 24 points
Scorpio-N holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over T6 Single Cab.
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Scorpio-N
Performance
69/100
Efficiency
60/100
Safety
90/100
Practicality
78/100
T6 Single Cab
Performance
54/100
Efficiency
66/100
Safety
32/100
Practicality
55/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexMahindra Scorpio-N
leads the specification evidence index with 75 pts
vs 51 pts for T6 Single Cab
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Scorpio-N leads. However, T6 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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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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