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JAC T6 Single Cab vs LDV Terron 9: the short answer
Terron 9 has a large lead in Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index over T6 Single Cab.
T6 Single Cab starts ZAR 480,000 cheaperT6 Single Cab from ZAR 299,900 · Terron 9 from ZAR 779,900
Five key differences
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Specification
T6 Single Cab
Terron 9
Maximum Power
T6 Single Cab102 kW @ 3600 rpm
Terron 9163 kW @ 4000 rpm
Maximum Torque
T6 Single Cab320 Nm @ 1600-2600 rpm
Terron 9520 Nm @ 1500-2400 rpm
Engine Size
T6 Single Cab1999 cc
Terron 92498 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
T6 Single Cab16.39 km/l
Terron 912.66 km/l
Ground Clearance
T6 Single Cab197 mm
Terron 9220 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Independent editorial assessment
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JAC T6 Single Cab
T6 2.0L CTi 4x2 Lux
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What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
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
Specification evidence leader
Terron 9
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?
T6 Single Cab
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Terron 9
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
T6 Single Cab
Terron 9
Model Introduced Year
2026
2025
Generation
South African introduction of new T6 Single Cab derivative in January 2026
Current South African Terron 9 generation.
Facelift History
Introduced in South Africa in January 2026; no subsequent facelift announced
No later South African facelift is published.
Facelift Launched Since
Not Applicable
2025
Facelift Version Ending
Not Applicable
Current
Body Style
Single-cab pickup
Five-seat double-cab pickup
Model Year
2026
2025
Production Status
active
active
Segment
One-tonne single-cab bakkie
Pickup
Vehicle Type
Light commercial vehicle
Pickup
Spec
T6 Single Cab
Terron 9
Length
5315 mm
5500 mm
Width
1830 mm
1997 mm
Height
1815 mm
1874 mm
Wheelbase
3090 mm
3300 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
197 mm
220 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity
76 l
Not Officially Disclosed
Boot/Cargo Space
Not Officially Disclosed
1344 l
Kerb Weight
1740 kg
2440 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2740 kg
3300 kg
Payload Capacity
1000 kg
860 kg
Towing Capacity
1400 kg
3500 kg
Seating Capacity
2 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
1 rows
2 rows
Doors
2 doors
4 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
6.2 m
6.7 m
Front Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
1030 mm
Rear Headroom
Not Applicable
1010 mm
Front Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
1065 mm
Rear Legroom
Not Applicable
965 mm
Spec
T6 Single Cab
Terron 9
Engine
2.0-litre Turbocharged Diesel
2.5L turbo diesel
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
SC25R
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1999 cc
2498 cc
Cylinders
4
4
Cylinder Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
Inline
Valves
Not Officially Disclosed
16
Valves per Cylinder
Not Officially Disclosed
4
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Common-rail direct injection
Common-rail direct injection
Compression Ratio
16.5:1
15.5:1
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
92 mm
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
94 mm
Maximum Power
102 kW @ 3600 rpm
163 kW @ 4000 rpm
Maximum Torque
320 Nm @ 1600-2600 rpm
520 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
6-Speed Manual
8-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
Not Officially Disclosed
180 km/h
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
11.5 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
18.1 sec
Drive Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Eco, Normal, Sport
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
4500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
66.80 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
213.11 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
T6 Single Cab
Terron 9
Gearbox
6-Speed Manual
8-speed automatic
Drivetrain Layout
Rear-wheel drive (4x2)
Front-engine four-wheel drive
LSD Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Electronic traction management
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Dual-range 4WD
Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
Standard
Final Drive Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Gears
6
8
Transmission Type
Manual
Torque-converter automatic
Clutch Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Torque converter
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Gear Shift Type
Manual
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
Not Applicable
Standard
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Available
Gearbox Type
Manual
Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Low Range
Not Applicable
Standard
Axle Layout
4x2
Four-wheel drive
Rear Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Transmission Speeds
6
8
Spec
T6 Single Cab
Terron 9
Claimed Mileage
16.39 km/l
12.66 km/l
City Mileage
11.5 km/l
10.2 km/l
Highway Mileage
15.0 km/l
14.29 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
76 l
80 l
Emission Standard
Euro 2
Euro 6
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Auto Start Stop
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Real-world Mileage
16.39 km/l
12.66 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
76
80
Combined Driving Range
Over 1100 km
1012.66
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
879.12 km
Spec
T6 Single Cab
Terron 9
Airbags
2
7
ABS
Yes
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Traction Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Hill Start Assist
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Brake Assist
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Driver
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Parking Sensors
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
AEB
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
BA
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Brake Override System
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Curtain Airbags
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Driver Airbag
Yes
Standard
EBD
Yes
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Standard
Hill Hold
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Driver and passenger
Not Officially Disclosed
Seatbelt Reminder
Driver
Not Officially Disclosed
Side Airbags
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Stability Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
TCS
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Knee Airbag
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
ABS EBD
Yes
Standard
Spec
T6 Single Cab
Terron 9
Cruise Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Lane Keep Assist
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Parking Sensors
Rear
Standard
Rear View Camera
Yes
Standard
360 Degree Camera
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Auto Highbeam
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Auto Wipers
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Rear Parking Sensors
Yes
Standard
Reverse Camera
Yes
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Park Assist
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Blind Spot Warning
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Forward Collision Warning
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Spec
T6 Single Cab
Terron 9
Seat Material
Leatherette
Leather
Heated Seats
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Ventilated Seats
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Ambient Lighting
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Steering Wheel Material
Leather-trimmed
Leather
60 40 Split Seat
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Driver Seat Adjustment
Not Officially Disclosed
Electric
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Not Officially Disclosed
Electric
Seat Trim
Leatherette
Leather
Spec
T6 Single Cab
Terron 9
Climate Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Dual-zone automatic
Power Windows
Yes
Standard
Keyless Entry
Yes
Standard
Push Button Start
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Wireless Charging
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Sunroof
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Electric Tailgate
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
AC Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Dual-zone automatic
Spec
T6 Single Cab
Terron 9
Infotainment System
9-inch touchscreen entertainment system
12.3-inch touchscreen
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Standard
Android Auto
Yes
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Standard
Number of Speakers
2
8
Digital Instrument Cluster
Not Officially Disclosed
12.3
USB Ports
1
Standard
Infotainment Screen
9-inch
12.3
Touchscreen
9-inch
12.3
Spec
T6 Single Cab
Terron 9
LED Headlamps
No
Standard
Daytime Running Lamps
Not Officially Disclosed
LED
Fog Lamps
Rear fog lamps
Standard
Roof Rails
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Exterior Colour Options
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Headlights
No
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Spec
T6 Single Cab
Terron 9
Approach Angle
29.6 deg
29 deg
Departure Angle
22.4 deg
25 deg
Wading Depth
Not Officially Disclosed
550 mm
Terrain Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Snow; Mud; Sand
Locking Differential
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Breakover Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
22 deg
Spec
T6 Single Cab
Terron 9
Tyre Size
245/65 R17
275/55 R20
Front Brake Type
Disc
Ventilated disc
Rear Brake Type
Drum
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Steel
Full-size spare
Wheel Rim Size
17
20
Handbrake Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Electronic parking brake
Spec
T6 Single Cab
Terron 9
Front Suspension
Independent double wishbone with coil springs
Double wishbone independent
Rear Suspension
Leaf springs
Multi-link independent
Spec
T6 Single Cab
Terron 9
CO2 Emissions
Not Officially Disclosed
208 g/km
Spec
T6 Single Cab
Terron 9
Service Plan
Not Officially Disclosed
5 years / 100000 km
Spec
T6 Single Cab
Terron 9
Ownership Role
Current South African light-commercial single-cab derivative
Passenger/utility vehicle
Price Zar
314900 ZAR
849900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current official suggested retail price, VAT included
Current go-live price
Starting Price
314900
849900
Starting Price Zar
314900
849900
Spec
T6 Single Cab
Terron 9
Warranty
5 years / 100000 km
5 years / 200000 km
In depth: how these cars differ
This T6 Single Cab and Terron 9 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: T6 Single Cab 54 vs Terron 9 76.
Efficiency index: T6 Single Cab 66 vs Terron 9 50.
Safety-equipment index: T6 Single Cab 32 vs Terron 9 99.
Practicality index: T6 Single Cab 55 vs Terron 9 88.
Ownership-cover index: T6 Single Cab not separately scored vs Terron 9 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
Terron 9 leads by 29 points
Terron 9 has a large lead in Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index over T6 Single Cab.
Large difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Terron 9
Performance
76/100
Efficiency
50/100
Safety
99/100
Practicality
88/100
T6 Single Cab
Performance
54/100
Efficiency
66/100
Safety
32/100
Practicality
55/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexLDV Terron 9
leads the specification evidence index with 80 pts
vs 51 pts for T6 Single Cab
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Terron 9 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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