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Decision summary
LDV T60 Double Cab vs JAC T9 PHEV: the short answer
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Specification
T60 Double Cab
T9 PHEV
Maximum Power
T60 Double Cab160 kW @ 4000 rpm
T9 PHEV160 kW @ 5000 rpm
Maximum Torque
T60 Double Cab500 Nm @ 1500-2400 rpm
T9 PHEV370 Nm @ 2000-4000 rpm
Engine Size
T60 Double Cab1996 cc
T9 PHEV2000 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
T60 Double Cab10.75 km/l
T9 PHEV-
Ground Clearance
T60 Double Cab215 mm
T9 PHEV-
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Spec
T60 Double Cab
T9 PHEV
Model Introduced Year
2024
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Generation
Current South African T60 Double Cab generation.
Upcoming South African T9 plug-in-hybrid promotional preview
Facelift History
No later South African facelift is published.
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Facelift Launched Since
2024
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Facelift Version Ending
Current
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Body Style
Five-seat double-cab pickup
Double-cab pickup
Model Year
2024
2026
Production Status
active
upcoming
Segment
Pickup
Double-cab bakkie
Vehicle Type
Pickup
Plug-in hybrid light commercial vehicle
Spec
T60 Double Cab
T9 PHEV
Length
5365 mm
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Width
1900 mm
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Height
1809 mm
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Wheelbase
3155 mm
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Ground Clearance (Default)
215 mm
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Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
Not Officially Disclosed
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Fuel Tank Capacity
73 l
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Boot/Cargo Space
1190 l
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Kerb Weight
2075 kg
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Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
3050 kg
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Payload Capacity
975 kg
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Towing Capacity
3000 kg
3500 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
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Number of Rows
2 rows
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Doors
4 doors
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Minimum Turning Radius
6.3 m
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Front Headroom
1000 mm
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Rear Headroom
965 mm
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Front Legroom
1045 mm
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Rear Legroom
880 mm
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Spec
T60 Double Cab
T9 PHEV
Engine
2.0L bi-turbo diesel
2.0-litre Turbocharged Petrol Plug-in Hybrid
Engine Code
SC20M218Q6B
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Plug-in Hybrid
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Plug-in Hybrid
Engine Displacement
1996 cc
2000 cc
Cylinders
4
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Cylinder Layout
Inline
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Valves
16
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Valves per Cylinder
4
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Aspiration
Twin Turbocharged
Turbocharged
Fuel System
High-pressure common-rail direct injection
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Compression Ratio
15.9:1
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Bore
83 mm
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Stroke
92 mm
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Maximum Power
160 kW @ 4000 rpm
160 kW @ 5000 rpm
Maximum Torque
500 Nm @ 1500-2400 rpm
370 Nm @ 2000-4000 rpm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
290 kW
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
670 Nm
Motor Type
Not Applicable
Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor
Number of Motors
Not Applicable
2
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Front and rear
Drive Type
4WD
AWD
Transmission
6-Speed Manual
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Top Speed
170 km/h
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0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
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Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
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Drive Modes
Eco, Normal, Power
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Launch Control
No
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Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
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Power-to-Weight Ratio
77.11 kW/tonne
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Torque-to-Weight Ratio
240.96 Nm/tonne
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Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
31.2 kWh
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
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Battery Type
Not Applicable
Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP)
Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
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Electric Range
Not Applicable
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AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
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DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
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AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
4 h 30 min
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
85 min
Regenerative Braking
Not Applicable
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Spec
T60 Double Cab
T9 PHEV
Gearbox
6-speed manual
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Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine four-wheel drive
Front and rear electric motors
LSD Available
Not Officially Disclosed
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Transfer Case
Dual-range part-time 4WD
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Differential Lock
Rear
Electronic differential locks on both axles
Paddle Shifters
Not Available
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Final Drive Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
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Number of Gears
6
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Transmission Type
Manual
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Clutch Type
Single dry-plate clutch
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Gear Shift Indicator
Standard
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Gear Shift Type
Not Officially Disclosed
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Drivetrain
4WD
Dual-motor AWD
4WD Engagement
Not Officially Disclosed
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4WD Hi Range
Not Officially Disclosed
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4WD Lo Range
Not Officially Disclosed
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4WD Selector
Not Officially Disclosed
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Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Available
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Front Differential Lock
Not Available
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Gearbox Type
Manual
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Low Range Ratio
2.48:1
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Low Range
Standard
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Axle Layout
Selectable part-time 4WD
4x4
Rear Differential Lock
Standard
Electronic differential lock
Transmission Speeds
6
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Spec
T60 Double Cab
T9 PHEV
Claimed Mileage
10.75 km/l
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City Mileage
8.85 km/l
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Highway Mileage
12.82 km/l
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Fuel Tank Capacity
73 l
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Emission Standard
Euro 5
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AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
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Auto Start Stop
Not Officially Disclosed
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Real-world Mileage
10.75 km/l
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Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
CCS2 AC/DC
Charging Type
Not Applicable
AC/DC
Fuel Tank Litres
73
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Combined Driving Range
784.95
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Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
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Range Real World Highway
Not Officially Disclosed
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Range Real World Mixed
Not Officially Disclosed
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Spec
T60 Double Cab
T9 PHEV
Airbags
6
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ABS
Standard
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Electronic Stability Control
Standard
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Traction Control
Standard
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Hill Descent Control
Not Officially Disclosed
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Hill Start Assist
Standard
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Child Safety Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
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ISOFIX Mounts
Not Officially Disclosed
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Brake Assist
Standard
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Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
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Engine Immobiliser
Standard
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Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Not Officially Disclosed
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Front Parking Sensors
Not Officially Disclosed
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AEB
Not Officially Disclosed
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BA
Standard
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Brake Override System
Yes
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Curtain Airbags
Not Officially Disclosed
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Driver Airbag
Standard
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EBD
Standard
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Engine Immobiliser
Standard
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Hill Hold
Standard
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Passenger Airbag
Standard
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Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Officially Disclosed
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Seatbelt Reminder
Not Officially Disclosed
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Side Airbags
Not Officially Disclosed
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Stability Control
Standard
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TCS
Standard
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Knee Airbag
Not Available
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ABS EBD
Standard
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Spec
T60 Double Cab
T9 PHEV
Cruise Control
Standard
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Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Officially Disclosed
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Lane Keep Assist
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Lane Departure Warning
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard
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Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Parking Sensors
Standard
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Rear View Camera
Standard
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360 Degree Camera
Not Officially Disclosed
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Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Officially Disclosed
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Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Officially Disclosed
Driver monitoring confirmed
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Auto Highbeam
Not Officially Disclosed
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Auto Wipers
Not Officially Disclosed
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Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
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Reverse Camera
Standard
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Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Officially Disclosed
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Park Assist
Not Available
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Around View Monitor
Not Officially Disclosed
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Blind Spot Warning
Standard
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Forward Collision Warning
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Spec
T60 Double Cab
T9 PHEV
Seat Material
Leather
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Heated Seats
Standard
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Ventilated Seats
Not Available
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Ambient Lighting
Not Available
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Steering Wheel Material
Not Officially Disclosed
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60 40 Split Seat
Not Officially Disclosed
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Driver Seat Adjustment
Not Officially Disclosed
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Passenger Seat Adjustment
Not Officially Disclosed
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Seat Trim
Leather
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Spec
T60 Double Cab
T9 PHEV
Climate Control
Automatic
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Power Windows
Standard
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Keyless Entry
Standard
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Push Button Start
Standard
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Wireless Charging
Not Available
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Sunroof
Standard
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Electric Tailgate
Not Officially Disclosed
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Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Officially Disclosed
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AC Type
Automatic
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Spec
T60 Double Cab
T9 PHEV
Infotainment System
Not Officially Disclosed
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Apple CarPlay
Standard
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Android Auto
Standard
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Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
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Number of Speakers
Not Officially Disclosed
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Digital Instrument Cluster
Not Officially Disclosed
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USB Ports
Not Officially Disclosed
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Infotainment Screen
Not Officially Disclosed
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Touchscreen
Not Officially Disclosed
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Spec
T60 Double Cab
T9 PHEV
LED Headlamps
Not Officially Disclosed
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Daytime Running Lamps
Not Officially Disclosed
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Fog Lamps
Not Officially Disclosed
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Roof Rails
Not Officially Disclosed
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Exterior Colour Options
Not Officially Disclosed
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Headlights
Not Officially Disclosed
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Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
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Spec
T60 Double Cab
T9 PHEV
Approach Angle
27 deg
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Departure Angle
24.2 deg
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Wading Depth
500 mm
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Terrain Modes
Not Available
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Locking Differential
Standard
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4WD System Type
Not Officially Disclosed
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Breakover Angle
21.3 deg
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Spec
T60 Double Cab
T9 PHEV
Tyre Size
255/60 R18
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Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
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Rear Brake Type
Disc
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Spare Wheel Type
Full-size spare
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Wheel Rim Size
18
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Handbrake Type
Mechanical
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Spec
T60 Double Cab
T9 PHEV
Front Suspension
Double wishbone independent
Independent
Rear Suspension
Leaf spring rigid axle
Multi-link rigid axle
Spec
T60 Double Cab
T9 PHEV
CO2 Emissions
244 g/km
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Spec
T60 Double Cab
T9 PHEV
Service Plan
5 years / 100000 km
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Spec
T60 Double Cab
T9 PHEV
Ownership Role
Passenger/utility vehicle
Upcoming South African promotional preview
Price Zar
750000 ZAR
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Pricing Role
Current go-live price
Announced price not publicly listed
Starting Price
750000
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Starting Price Zar
750000
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Spec
T60 Double Cab
T9 PHEV
Warranty
5 years / 200000 km
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In depth: how these cars differ
This T60 Double Cab and T9 PHEV comparison keeps the exact South African derivatives, lifecycle states, available prices and verified specifications side by side.
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