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JAC T6 Single Cab vs Changan UNI-S: the short answer
UNI-S holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over T6 Single Cab.
T6 Single Cab starts ZAR 90,000 cheaperT6 Single Cab from ZAR 299,900 · UNI-S from ZAR 389,900
Five key differences
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Specification
T6 Single Cab
UNI-S
Maximum Power
T6 Single Cab102 kW @ 3600 rpm
UNI-S138 kW
Maximum Torque
T6 Single Cab320 Nm @ 1600-2600 rpm
UNI-S300 Nm
Engine Size
T6 Single Cab1999 cc
UNI-S1500 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
T6 Single Cab16.39 km/l
UNI-S14.49 km/l
Ground Clearance
T6 Single Cab197 mm
UNI-SNot Officially Disclosed
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Independent editorial assessment
Hagalu editorial ratings
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JAC T6 Single Cab
T6 2.0L CTi 4x2 Lux
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)
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
UNI-S
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
UNI-S
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
UNI-S
Model Introduced Year
2026
2026
Generation
South African introduction of new T6 Single Cab derivative in January 2026
First current South African UNI-S retail generation, offered in CS, CL and CE grades.
Facelift History
Introduced in South Africa in January 2026; no subsequent facelift announced
No South African facelift has been announced since the UNI-S entered local retail sale in 2026.
Facelift Launched Since
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Facelift Version Ending
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Body Style
Single-cab pickup
SUV
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
active
Segment
One-tonne single-cab bakkie
Compact SUV
Vehicle Type
Light commercial vehicle
Passenger car
Spec
T6 Single Cab
UNI-S
Length
5315 mm
4539 mm
Width
1830 mm
1865 mm
Height
1815 mm
1680 mm
Wheelbase
3090 mm
2656 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
197 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
Not Officially Disclosed
167 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
76 l
51 l
Boot/Cargo Space
Not Officially Disclosed
475 l
Kerb Weight
1740 kg
1505 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2740 kg
1825 kg
Payload Capacity
1000 kg
Not Officially Disclosed
Towing Capacity
1400 kg
Not Officially Disclosed
Seating Capacity
2 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
1 rows
2 rows
Doors
2 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
6.2 m
5.66 m
Front Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Headroom
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Legroom
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
T6 Single Cab
UNI-S
Engine
2.0-litre Turbocharged Diesel
1.5-litre Turbocharged Petrol
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
NE15TG-AC
Fuel Type
Diesel
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1999 cc
1500 cc
Cylinders
4
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
Turbocharged
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Common-rail direct injection
Not Officially Disclosed
Compression Ratio
16.5:1
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
102 kW @ 3600 rpm
138 kW
Maximum Torque
320 Nm @ 1600-2600 rpm
300 Nm
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
FWD
Transmission
6-Speed Manual
7-Speed DCT
Top Speed
Not Officially Disclosed
190 km/h
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
3 selectable modes
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
T6 Single Cab
UNI-S
Gearbox
6-Speed Manual
7-Speed DCT
Drivetrain Layout
Rear-wheel drive (4x2)
Not Officially Disclosed
LSD Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Final Drive Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Gears
6
7
Transmission Type
Manual
DCT
Clutch Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Dual-clutch
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Gear Shift Type
Manual
Automatic
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
FWD
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
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Gearbox Type
Manual
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Axle Layout
4x2
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Transmission Speeds
6
7
Spec
T6 Single Cab
UNI-S
Claimed Mileage
16.39 km/l
14.49 km/l
City Mileage
11.5 km/l
Not Officially Disclosed
Highway Mileage
15.0 km/l
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity
76 l
51 l
Emission Standard
Euro 2
Euro 6
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Real-world Mileage
16.39 km/l
14.49 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Litres
76
51
Combined Driving Range
Over 1100 km
Not Officially Disclosed
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
T6 Single Cab
UNI-S
Airbags
2
6
ABS
Yes
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Traction Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Hill Start Assist
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Child Safety Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
ISOFIX Mounts
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Brake Assist
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Driver
Driver and front passenger
Front Parking Sensors
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
AEB
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
BA
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Brake Override System
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Curtain Airbags
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Driver Airbag
Yes
Yes
EBD
Yes
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Yes
Hill Hold
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Driver and passenger
Not Officially Disclosed
Seatbelt Reminder
Driver
Driver and front passenger
Side Airbags
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Stability Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
TCS
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Knee Airbag
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
ABS EBD
Yes
Yes
Spec
T6 Single Cab
UNI-S
Cruise Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Lane Keep Assist
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Lane Departure Warning
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Parking Sensors
Rear
Rear (6 sensors)
Rear View Camera
Yes
Yes
360 Degree Camera
Not Officially Disclosed
540-degree HD panoramic view
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Auto Highbeam
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Auto Wipers
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Rear Parking Sensors
Yes
Yes
Reverse Camera
Yes
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Park Assist
Not Officially Disclosed
Straight-in/straight-out automatic parking
Around View Monitor
Not Officially Disclosed
540-degree HD panoramic view
Blind Spot Warning
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Forward Collision Warning
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Spec
T6 Single Cab
UNI-S
Seat Material
Leatherette
Microfiber leather
Heated Seats
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Ventilated Seats
Not Officially Disclosed
Front seat cushions
Ambient Lighting
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Steering Wheel Material
Leather-trimmed
Microfiber leather
60 40 Split Seat
Not Applicable
Yes
Driver Seat Adjustment
Not Officially Disclosed
6-way electric
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Not Officially Disclosed
4-way electric
Seat Trim
Leatherette
Microfiber leather
Spec
T6 Single Cab
UNI-S
Climate Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Automatic climate control
Power Windows
Yes
All four windows; one-touch up/down
Keyless Entry
Yes
Passive entry
Push Button Start
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Wireless Charging
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Sunroof
Not Officially Disclosed
Electric panoramic sunroof
Electric Tailgate
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
AC Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Automatic climate control
Spec
T6 Single Cab
UNI-S
Infotainment System
9-inch touchscreen entertainment system
12.8-inch infotainment system
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Yes
Android Auto
Yes
Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Yes
Number of Speakers
2
8
Digital Instrument Cluster
Not Officially Disclosed
10.25-inch instrument display
USB Ports
1
1 USB-A and 1 USB-C in front
Infotainment Screen
9-inch
12.8-inch
Touchscreen
9-inch
12.8-inch
Spec
T6 Single Cab
UNI-S
LED Headlamps
No
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
Not Officially Disclosed
LED
Fog Lamps
Rear fog lamps
Rear fog lamp
Roof Rails
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Exterior Colour Options
Not Officially Disclosed
Black, Putty Grey, Shadow Grey, Fluorite Grey, Moon White
Headlights
No
Yes
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Spec
T6 Single Cab
UNI-S
Approach Angle
29.6 deg
Not Officially Disclosed
Departure Angle
22.4 deg
Not Officially Disclosed
Wading Depth
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Terrain Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Locking Differential
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Breakover Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
T6 Single Cab
UNI-S
Tyre Size
245/65 R17
225/55 R19
Front Brake Type
Disc
Ventilated disc
Rear Brake Type
Drum
Solid disc
Spare Wheel Type
Steel
Temporary-use spare
Wheel Rim Size
17
19-inch aluminium-alloy wheels
Handbrake Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Electronic parking brake
Spec
T6 Single Cab
UNI-S
Front Suspension
Independent double wishbone with coil springs
MacPherson independent
Rear Suspension
Leaf springs
Multi-link independent
Spec
T6 Single Cab
UNI-S
CO2 Emissions
Not Officially Disclosed
179 g/km
Spec
T6 Single Cab
UNI-S
Service Plan
Not Officially Disclosed
5 years / 90,000 km
Spec
T6 Single Cab
UNI-S
Ownership Role
Current South African light-commercial single-cab derivative
Current South African derivative
Price Zar
314900 ZAR
469900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current official suggested retail price, VAT included
Current South African retail price
Starting Price
314900
469900
Starting Price Zar
314900
469900
Spec
T6 Single Cab
UNI-S
Warranty
5 years / 100000 km
5 years / 150,000 km; roadside assistance 5 years
In depth: how these cars differ
This T6 Single Cab and UNI-S 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 UNI-S 59.
Efficiency index: T6 Single Cab 66 vs UNI-S 55.
Safety-equipment index: T6 Single Cab 32 vs UNI-S 92.
Practicality index: T6 Single Cab 55 vs UNI-S 68.
Ownership-cover index: T6 Single Cab not separately scored vs UNI-S 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
UNI-S leads by 18 points
UNI-S 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
UNI-S
Performance
59/100
Efficiency
55/100
Safety
92/100
Practicality
68/100
T6 Single Cab
Performance
54/100
Efficiency
66/100
Safety
32/100
Practicality
55/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexChangan UNI-S
leads the specification evidence index with 69 pts
vs 51 pts for T6 Single Cab
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, UNI-S 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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