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JAC T6 Single Cab vs BAIC X55 Plus: the short answer
X55 Plus has a modest catalogue-index lead, while T6 Single Cab remains close.
T6 Single Cab starts ZAR 130,000 cheaperT6 Single Cab from ZAR 299,900 · X55 Plus from ZAR 429,900
Five key differences
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Specification
T6 Single Cab
X55 Plus
Maximum Power
T6 Single Cab102 kW @ 3600 rpm
X55 Plus138 kW
Maximum Torque
T6 Single Cab320 Nm @ 1600-2600 rpm
X55 Plus305 Nm
Engine Size
T6 Single Cab1999 cc
X55 Plus1498 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
T6 Single Cab16.39 km/l
X55 Plus12.99 km/l
Ground Clearance
T6 Single Cab197 mm
X55 PlusNot Officially Disclosed
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
Best suited to:Published Efficiency
Specification evidence leader
X55 Plus
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Best suited to:Published Performance
Which One's Right for You?
T6 Single Cab
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
X55 Plus
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
T6 Single Cab
X55 Plus
Model Introduced Year
2026
2024
Generation
South African introduction of new T6 Single Cab derivative in January 2026
Current upgraded X55 Plus generation for South Africa, mechanically based around BAIC's Magic Core 1.5T engine, DCT380 seven-speed dual-clutch transmission and front-wheel drive.
Facelift History
Introduced in South Africa in January 2026; no subsequent facelift announced
The original X55 arrived locally in 2022. BAIC launched the upgraded X55 Plus in August 2024 with revised exterior details, a full-black interior, updated wheel and exhaust treatment, and additional connectivity features.
Facelift Launched Since
Not Applicable
2024
Facelift Version Ending
Not Applicable
Current
Body Style
Single-cab pickup
Five-door compact SUV
Model Year
2026
2024
Production Status
active
active
Segment
One-tonne single-cab bakkie
Compact SUV
Vehicle Type
Light commercial vehicle
SUV
Spec
T6 Single Cab
X55 Plus
Length
5315 mm
4620 mm
Width
1830 mm
1886 mm
Height
1815 mm
1680 mm
Wheelbase
3090 mm
2735 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
197 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
Not Officially Disclosed
160 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
76 l
53 l
Boot/Cargo Space
Not Officially Disclosed
350 l
Kerb Weight
1740 kg
1480 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2740 kg
1970 kg
Payload Capacity
1000 kg
490 kg
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
Not Officially Disclosed
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
X55 Plus
Engine
2.0-litre Turbocharged Diesel
1.5-litre turbocharged petrol engine
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
A156T2H
Fuel Type
Diesel
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1999 cc
1498 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
305 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
200 km/h
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
7.7 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Eco, Sport, Comfort, Smart
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
X55 Plus
Gearbox
6-Speed Manual
7DCT
Drivetrain Layout
Rear-wheel drive (4x2)
FWD
LSD Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
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
7-speed dual-clutch transmission
Clutch Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Gear Shift Type
Manual
Not Officially Disclosed
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
Front-wheel drive
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Gearbox Type
Manual
Dual-clutch
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
4x2
Front-wheel drive
Rear Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Transmission Speeds
6
7
Spec
T6 Single Cab
X55 Plus
Claimed Mileage
16.39 km/l
12.99 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
53 l
Emission Standard
Euro 2
Euro VI
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
12.99 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Litres
76
53
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
X55 Plus
Airbags
2
6
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
Standard
Front Parking Sensors
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
AEB
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
BA
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Brake Override System
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
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
Not Officially Disclosed
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Driver and passenger
Not Available
Seatbelt Reminder
Driver
Standard
Side Airbags
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Stability Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
TCS
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Knee Airbag
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
ABS EBD
Yes
Standard
Spec
T6 Single Cab
X55 Plus
Cruise Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Parking Sensors
Rear
Standard
Rear View Camera
Yes
Standard
360 Degree Camera
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Auto Highbeam
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Auto Wipers
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Rear Parking Sensors
Yes
Standard
Reverse Camera
Yes
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Park Assist
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Around View Monitor
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Spec
T6 Single Cab
X55 Plus
Seat Material
Leatherette
Leather
Heated Seats
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Ventilated Seats
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Ambient Lighting
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Steering Wheel Material
Leather-trimmed
Leather
60 40 Split Seat
Not Applicable
Standard
Driver Seat Adjustment
Not Officially Disclosed
6-way manual
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Not Officially Disclosed
6-way manual
Seat Trim
Leatherette
Leather
Spec
T6 Single Cab
X55 Plus
Climate Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Air conditioning
Power Windows
Yes
Standard
Keyless Entry
Yes
Standard
Push Button Start
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Wireless Charging
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Sunroof
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
AC Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Air conditioning
Spec
T6 Single Cab
X55 Plus
Infotainment System
9-inch touchscreen entertainment system
BAIC DA head unit with radio, Bluetooth and smartphone connection
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Standard
Android Auto
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Standard
Number of Speakers
2
4
Digital Instrument Cluster
Not Officially Disclosed
10.25-inch LCD instrument screen
USB Ports
1
Front USB, rear USB and Type-C charging
Infotainment Screen
9-inch
10.1-inch central touchscreen
Touchscreen
9-inch
10.1-inch central touchscreen
Spec
T6 Single Cab
X55 Plus
LED Headlamps
No
Standard
Daytime Running Lamps
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Fog Lamps
Rear fog lamps
Standard
Roof Rails
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Exterior Colour Options
Not Officially Disclosed
Electric Yellow, Metallic Grey, Scarlet Red, Krypton Grey, Polar White, Turquoise Blue
Headlights
No
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Spec
T6 Single Cab
X55 Plus
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 Applicable
Breakover Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
T6 Single Cab
X55 Plus
Tyre Size
245/65 R17
225/60 R18
Front Brake Type
Disc
Ventilated disc
Rear Brake Type
Drum
Solid disc
Spare Wheel Type
Steel
Space-saver spare wheel
Wheel Rim Size
17
18-inch
Handbrake Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Electric parking brake
Spec
T6 Single Cab
X55 Plus
Front Suspension
Independent double wishbone with coil springs
MacPherson independent suspension
Rear Suspension
Leaf springs
Multi-link independent suspension
Spec
T6 Single Cab
X55 Plus
CO2 Emissions
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
T6 Single Cab
X55 Plus
Service Plan
Not Officially Disclosed
5 Years / 60 000 km
Spec
T6 Single Cab
X55 Plus
Ownership Role
Current South African light-commercial single-cab derivative
Private buyer ownership with BAIC South Africa warranty and service support
Price Zar
314900 ZAR
429900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current official suggested retail price, VAT included
Current ex-showroom price
Starting Price
314900
429900
Starting Price Zar
314900
429900
Spec
T6 Single Cab
X55 Plus
Warranty
5 years / 100000 km
5 Years / 150 000 km
In depth: how these cars differ
This T6 Single Cab and X55 Plus 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 X55 Plus 62.
Efficiency index: T6 Single Cab 66 vs X55 Plus 53.
Safety-equipment index: T6 Single Cab 32 vs X55 Plus 88.
Practicality index: T6 Single Cab 55 vs X55 Plus 55.
Ownership-cover index: T6 Single Cab not separately scored vs X55 Plus 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
X55 Plus leads by 14 points
X55 Plus has a modest catalogue-index lead, while T6 Single Cab remains close.
Performance
X55 Plus +8
Efficiency
T6 Single Cab +13
Safety
X55 Plus +56
Practicality
Level
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
X55 Plus
Performance
62/100
Efficiency
53/100
Safety
88/100
Practicality
55/100
T6 Single Cab
Performance
54/100
Efficiency
66/100
Safety
32/100
Practicality
55/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexBAIC X55 Plus
leads the specification evidence index with 65 pts
vs 51 pts for T6 Single Cab
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, X55 Plus 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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