A proper head-to-head in South Africa — compare price, performance,
fuel economy or electric range, safety and the details that shape long-term ownership.
ZS Pro has a modest catalogue-index lead, while T6 Single Cab remains close.
T6 Single Cab starts ZAR 97,700 cheaperT6 Single Cab from ZAR 299,900 · ZS Pro from ZAR 397,600
Five key differences
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Specification
T6 Single Cab
ZS Pro
Maximum Power
T6 Single Cab102 kW @ 3600 rpm
ZS Pro125 kW
Maximum Torque
T6 Single Cab320 Nm @ 1600-2600 rpm
ZS Pro275 Nm
Engine Size
T6 Single Cab1999 cc
ZS Pro1496 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
T6 Single Cab16.39 km/l
ZS Pro14.5 km/l
Ground Clearance
T6 Single Cab197 mm
ZS Pro161 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
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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
ZS Pro
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
ZS Pro
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
ZS Pro
Model Introduced Year
2026
2025
Generation
South African introduction of new T6 Single Cab derivative in January 2026
Current South African ZS Pro compact SUV with a 1.5-litre turbo engine, CVT and two-grade matrix.
Facelift History
Introduced in South Africa in January 2026; no subsequent facelift announced
Launched locally in 2025 while the value-led ZS remained current.
Facelift Launched Since
Not Applicable
2025
Facelift Version Ending
Not Applicable
Current
Body Style
Single-cab pickup
Five-door compact SUV
Model Year
2026
2025
Production Status
active
active
Segment
One-tonne single-cab bakkie
Compact SUV
Vehicle Type
Light commercial vehicle
SUV
Spec
T6 Single Cab
ZS Pro
Length
5315 mm
4430 mm
Width
1830 mm
1818 mm
Height
1815 mm
1635 mm
Wheelbase
3090 mm
2610 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
197 mm
161 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity
76 l
55 l
Boot/Cargo Space
Not Officially Disclosed
443 l
Kerb Weight
1740 kg
1390 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2740 kg
1840 kg
Payload Capacity
1000 kg
450 kg
Towing Capacity
1400 kg
500 kg
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
875 mm
Rear Headroom
Not Applicable
865 mm
Front Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
1060 mm
Rear Legroom
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
T6 Single Cab
ZS Pro
Engine
2.0-litre Turbocharged Diesel
1.5-litre Turbocharged Petrol
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Diesel
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1999 cc
1496 cc
Cylinders
4
4
Cylinder Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
Inline
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
Gasoline Direct Injection
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
125 kW
Maximum Torque
320 Nm @ 1600-2600 rpm
275 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
CVT
Top Speed
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
8.5 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Normal, Eco, Sport
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
89.93 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
197.84 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
ZS Pro
Gearbox
6-Speed Manual
CVT
Drivetrain Layout
Rear-wheel drive (4x2)
Front-wheel drive
LSD Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
Not Available
Final Drive Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Gears
6
Not Applicable
Transmission Type
Manual
Automatic
Clutch Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Gear Shift Type
Manual
Automatic
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 Available
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Available
Gearbox Type
Manual
Continuously Variable Transmission
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 Applicable
Transmission Speeds
6
Not Applicable
Spec
T6 Single Cab
ZS Pro
Claimed Mileage
16.39 km/l
14.5 km/l
City Mileage
11.5 km/l
10.6 km/l
Highway Mileage
15.0 km/l
18.2 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
76 l
55 l
Emission Standard
Euro 2
EURO 5
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Real-world Mileage
16.39 km/l
14.5 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
76
55
Combined Driving Range
Over 1100 km
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
T6 Single Cab
ZS Pro
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
Standard
AEB
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
BA
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Brake Override System
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
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
Standard
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 Available
ABS EBD
Yes
Standard
Spec
T6 Single Cab
ZS Pro
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
Front and rear
Rear View Camera
Yes
Standard
360 Degree Camera
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
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
Standard
Blind Spot Warning
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Forward Collision Warning
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Spec
T6 Single Cab
ZS Pro
Seat Material
Leatherette
PVC
Heated Seats
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Ventilated Seats
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Ambient Lighting
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Steering Wheel Material
Leather-trimmed
Leather
60 40 Split Seat
Not Applicable
Standard
Driver Seat Adjustment
Not Officially Disclosed
Powered
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Not Officially Disclosed
4-way manual
Seat Trim
Leatherette
PVC
Spec
T6 Single Cab
ZS Pro
Climate Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Automatic climate control
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
Panoramic electric sunroof
Electric Tailgate
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
AC Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Automatic climate control
Spec
T6 Single Cab
ZS Pro
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
6
Digital Instrument Cluster
Not Officially Disclosed
Digital driver display
USB Ports
1
4
Infotainment Screen
9-inch
12.3-inch
Touchscreen
9-inch
12.3-inch
Spec
T6 Single Cab
ZS Pro
LED Headlamps
No
Standard
Daytime Running Lamps
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Fog Lamps
Rear fog lamps
Not Available
Roof Rails
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Exterior Colour Options
Not Officially Disclosed
Arctic White, Black Pearl, Monument Silver, Diamond Red, Como Blue
Headlights
No
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Spec
T6 Single Cab
ZS Pro
Approach Angle
29.6 deg
19.0 deg
Departure Angle
22.4 deg
28.0 deg
Wading Depth
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Terrain Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Locking Differential
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
T6 Single Cab
ZS Pro
Tyre Size
245/65 R17
215/50R18
Front Brake Type
Disc
Disc
Rear Brake Type
Drum
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Steel
Non-full-size
Wheel Rim Size
17
18-inch
Handbrake Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Electronic
Spec
T6 Single Cab
ZS Pro
Front Suspension
Independent double wishbone with coil springs
MacPherson
Rear Suspension
Leaf springs
Torsion Beam
Spec
T6 Single Cab
ZS Pro
CO2 Emissions
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
T6 Single Cab
ZS Pro
Service Plan
Not Officially Disclosed
5 years / 60,000 km
Spec
T6 Single Cab
ZS Pro
Ownership Role
Current South African light-commercial single-cab derivative
Passenger vehicle
Price Zar
314900 ZAR
431500 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current official suggested retail price, VAT included
Current South African MSRP
Starting Price
314900
431500
Starting Price Zar
314900
431500
Spec
T6 Single Cab
ZS Pro
Warranty
5 years / 100000 km
7 years / 200,000 km
In depth: how these cars differ
This T6 Single Cab and ZS Pro 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 ZS Pro 56.
Efficiency index: T6 Single Cab 66 vs ZS Pro 58.
Safety-equipment index: T6 Single Cab 32 vs ZS Pro 91.
Practicality index: T6 Single Cab 55 vs ZS Pro 55.
Ownership-cover index: T6 Single Cab not separately scored vs ZS Pro 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
ZS Pro leads by 14 points
ZS Pro has a modest catalogue-index lead, while T6 Single Cab remains close.
Performance
ZS Pro +2
Efficiency
T6 Single Cab +8
Safety
ZS Pro +59
Practicality
Level
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
ZS Pro
Performance
56/100
Efficiency
58/100
Safety
91/100
Practicality
55/100
T6 Single Cab
Performance
54/100
Efficiency
66/100
Safety
32/100
Practicality
55/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexMG ZS Pro
leads the specification evidence index with 65 pts
vs 51 pts for T6 Single Cab
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, ZS Pro 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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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.
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