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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
Mahindra Scorpio-N vs LDV T60 Double Cab: the short answer
Scorpio-N and T60 Double Cab are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
T60 Double Cab starts ZAR 9,999 cheaperScorpio-N from ZAR 489,999 · T60 Double Cab from ZAR 480,000
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
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Specification
Scorpio-N
T60 Double Cab
Maximum Power
Scorpio-N128.6 kW @ 3500 rpm
T60 Double Cab160 kW @ 4000 rpm
Maximum Torque
Scorpio-N400 Nm
T60 Double Cab500 Nm @ 1500-2400 rpm
Engine Size
Scorpio-N2184 cc
T60 Double Cab1996 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Scorpio-N14.5 km/l
T60 Double Cab10.75 km/l
Ground Clearance
Scorpio-N187 mm
T60 Double Cab215 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Independent editorial assessment
Hagalu editorial ratings
When a variant is selected, its rating out of five applies only to that exact derivative; a model-range review is not inherited. Editorial ratings are separate from the Specification Evidence Index out of 100 and are not customer ratings.
Mahindra Scorpio-N
Z8L 4x4 AT Adventure
Hagalu editorial ratingNot yet rated
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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)
Scorpio-N
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Efficiency
Specification evidence leader
T60 Double Cab
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
Scorpio-N
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 powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
Scorpio-N
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
SUV
Five-seat double-cab pickup
Model Year
Current
2024
Production Status
Active
active
Segment
SUV
Pickup
Tare Mass Kg
1825-2070 kg
-
Vehicle Type
SUV
Pickup
Spec
Scorpio-N
T60 Double Cab
Length
4662 mm
5365 mm
Width
1918 mm
1900 mm
Height
1905 mm
1809 mm
Wheelbase
2750 mm
3155 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
187 mm
215 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
57 l
73 l
Boot/Cargo Space
460 l
1190 l
Seating Capacity
7 seats
5 seats
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Kerb Weight
-
2075 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
-
3050 kg
Payload Capacity
-
975 kg
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
Spec
Scorpio-N
T60 Double Cab
Front Track Width
Not Applicable
-
Rear Track Width
Not Applicable
-
Front Suspension
Double wishbone front suspension
Double wishbone independent
Rear Suspension
Penta Link rear suspension
Leaf spring rigid axle
Spec
Scorpio-N
T60 Double Cab
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
-
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
-
Climate Control
Dual-zone fully automatic temperature control
Automatic
Power Windows
Driver anti-pinch power windows
Standard
Keyless Entry
Not Available
Standard
Push Button Start
Engine start stop button
Standard
Wireless Charging
Standard
Not Available
Sunroof
Not Available
Standard
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
Automatic
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
-
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
-
Spec
Scorpio-N
T60 Double Cab
Engine
2.2D mHawk CRDI
2.0L bi-turbo diesel
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
SC20M218Q6B
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
2184 cc
1996 cc
Cylinders
Not Officially Disclosed
4
Cylinder Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
Inline
Valves
Not Officially Disclosed
16
Valves per Cylinder
Not Officially Disclosed
4
Aspiration
Not Officially Disclosed
Twin Turbocharged
Fuel System
Not Officially Disclosed
High-pressure common-rail direct injection
Compression Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
15.9:1
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
83 mm
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
92 mm
Maximum Power
128.6 kW @ 3500 rpm
160 kW @ 4000 rpm
Maximum Torque
400 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
4WD
4WD
Transmission
6-Speed Automatic
6-Speed Manual
Top Speed
Not Officially Disclosed
170 km/h
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Zip, Zap, Zoom
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
Scorpio-N
T60 Double Cab
Gearbox
Automatic
6-speed manual
Drivetrain Layout
4x4
Front-engine four-wheel drive
LSD Available
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Dual-range part-time 4WD
Differential Lock
Mechanical locking differential and brake locking differential
Rear
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
Not Available
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Gears
6
6
Transmission Type
6-speed automatic
Manual
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Single dry-plate clutch
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Applicable
Standard
Gear Shift Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Drivetrain
4x4
4WD
4WD Engagement
Selectable shift-on-fly 4WD
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD Selector
Selectable shift-on-fly 4WD
Not Officially Disclosed
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Applicable
Not Available
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Available
Gearbox Type
6-speed automatic
Manual
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
2.48:1
Low Range
Not Applicable
Standard
Axle Layout
4x2
Selectable part-time 4WD
Rear Differential Lock
Mechanical locking differential and brake locking differential
Standard
Transmission Speeds
6
6
Spec
Scorpio-N
T60 Double Cab
Claimed Mileage
14.5 km/l
10.75 km/l
City Mileage
11.8 km/l
8.85 km/l
Highway Mileage
17.0 km/l
12.82 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
57 l
73 l
Emission Standard
Not Applicable
Euro 5
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Real-world Mileage
14.5 km/l
10.75 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
57
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
Spec
Scorpio-N
T60 Double Cab
Airbags
Front, side and curtain airbags
6
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Not Available
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Hill descent control
Not Officially Disclosed
Hill Start Assist
Hill hold control
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Brake Assist
Not Available
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Not Available
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Parking Sensors
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
AEB
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
BA
Not Available
Standard
Brake Override System
Not Available
Yes
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Driver Airbag
Standard
Standard
EBD
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Standard
Hill Hold
Hill hold control
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Seatbelt Reminder
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Side Airbags
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
TCS
Not Available
Standard
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Not Available
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Spec
Scorpio-N
T60 Double Cab
Cruise Control
Not Available
Standard
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
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Parking Sensors
Front and rear parking sensors
Standard
Rear View Camera
Front and rear camera
Standard
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
Standard
Reverse Camera
Front and rear camera
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Park Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
Standard
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Scorpio-N
T60 Double Cab
Seat Material
Leatherette
Leather
Heated Seats
Not Applicable
Standard
Ventilated Seats
Not Applicable
Not Available
Ambient Lighting
Not Applicable
Not Available
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
Not Officially Disclosed
60 40 Split Seat
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
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
Leather
Spec
Scorpio-N
T60 Double Cab
Infotainment System
8-inch touchscreen infotainment display
Not Officially Disclosed
Apple CarPlay
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Standard
Android Auto
Wireless Android Auto
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Not Available
Standard
Number of Speakers
Sony 3D immersive audio with 12 speakers and dual-channel subwoofer
Not Officially Disclosed
Digital Instrument Cluster
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
USB Ports
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Standard
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
Not Officially Disclosed
Touchscreen
8-inch touchscreen infotainment display
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Scorpio-N
T60 Double Cab
LED Headlamps
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Daytime Running Lamps
Sting-like daytime running lamps
Not Officially Disclosed
Fog Lamps
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Roof Rails
Silver roof rail
Not Officially Disclosed
Exterior Colour Options
See OEM source page for colour availability.
Not Officially Disclosed
Headlights
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
Not Available
Spec
Scorpio-N
T60 Double Cab
Approach Angle
Not Available
27 deg
Departure Angle
Not Available
24.2 deg
Wading Depth
Not Available
500 mm
Terrain Modes
Normal / Snow / Mud & Rut / Sand
Not Available
Locking Differential
Mechanical locking differential and brake locking differential
Standard
4WD System Type
Selectable shift-on-fly 4WD
Not Officially Disclosed
Breakover Angle
Not Available
21.3 deg
Ground Clearance Max
Not Applicable
-
Ground Clearance Min
Not Applicable
-
Spec
Scorpio-N
T60 Double Cab
Tyre Size
Not Available
255/60 R18
Front Brake Type
Not Available
Ventilated disc
Rear Brake Type
Not Available
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Not Available
Full-size spare
Wheel Rim Size
18-inch diamond-cut alloy wheels
18
Handbrake Type
Not Applicable
Mechanical
Spec
Scorpio-N
T60 Double Cab
CO2 Emissions
Not Applicable
244 g/km
Fuel Octane Requirement
Diesel
-
Spec
Scorpio-N
T60 Double Cab
Basic Warranty
5 years / 150 000 km
5 years / 200000 km
Warranty
5 years / 150 000 km
5 years / 200000 km
Spec
Scorpio-N
T60 Double Cab
Service Plan
5 years / 100 000 km
5 years / 100000 km
Spec
Scorpio-N
T60 Double Cab
Ownership Role
South Africa market model
Passenger/utility vehicle
Price Zar
699999 ZAR
750000 ZAR
Pricing Role
flagship
Current go-live price
Starting Price
489999
750000
Starting Price Zar
489999
750000
In depth: how these cars differ
This Scorpio-N 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: Scorpio-N 69 vs T60 Double Cab 82.
Efficiency index: Scorpio-N 60 vs T60 Double Cab 44.
Safety-equipment index: Scorpio-N 90 vs T60 Double Cab 87.
Practicality index: Scorpio-N 78 vs T60 Double Cab 87.
Ownership-cover index: Scorpio-N 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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A transparent comparison of published catalogue fields. This is not a road-test score, owner rating or editorial review rating, and it appears only when every vehicle clears the same comparable-data threshold.
Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout
T60 Double Cab leads by 2 points
Scorpio-N 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
Scorpio-N
Performance
69/100
Efficiency
60/100
Safety
90/100
Practicality
78/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexLDV T60 Double Cab
leads the specification evidence index with 77 pts
vs 75 pts for Scorpio-N
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, T60 Double Cab leads. However, Scorpio-N 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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