LDV T60 Double Cab vs GWM Tank 500

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.

LDV T60 Double Cab in South Africa

LDV T60 Double Cab

T60 Max Luxe 4WD Double Cab 6-Speed Manual Diesel 6-Speed Manual Current
ZAR 750,000 ex-showroom
⚡ 160 kW 🔧 500 Nm ⛽ 10.75 km/l
VS
GWM Tank 500 in South Africa

GWM Tank 500

3.0T Hi4-T Luxury Plug-in Hybrid 9-Speed Automatic Current
ZAR 1,149,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 340 kW 🔧 750 Nm ⛽ 40 km/l
+ Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

LDV T60 Double Cab vs GWM Tank 500: the short answer

Tank 500 has a modest catalogue-index lead, while T60 Double Cab remains close.

T60 Double Cab starts ZAR 669,900 cheaper T60 Double Cab from ZAR 480,000 · Tank 500 from ZAR 1,149,900

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification T60 Double Cab Tank 500
Maximum Power T60 Double Cab160 kW @ 4000 rpm Tank 500340 kW @ 5500 rpm
Maximum Torque T60 Double Cab500 Nm @ 1500-2400 rpm Tank 500750 Nm
Engine Size T60 Double Cab1996 cc Tank 5002999 cc
Combined Fuel Economy T60 Double Cab10.75 km/l Tank 50040 km/l
Ground Clearance T60 Double Cab215 mm Tank 500224 mm

Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.

Independent editorial assessment

Hagalu editorial ratings

When a variant is selected, its rating out of five applies only to that exact derivative; a model-range review is not inherited. Editorial ratings are separate from the Specification Evidence Index out of 100 and are not customer ratings.

LDV T60 Double Cab

T60 Max Luxe 4WD Double Cab 6-Speed Manual

Hagalu editorial rating Not yet rated

No complete editorial rating is published for this exact variant. This is not a zero score.

How Hagalu rates cars

GWM Tank 500

3.0T Hi4-T Luxury

Hagalu editorial rating Not yet rated

No complete editorial rating is published for this exact variant. This is not a zero score.

How Hagalu rates cars

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)

T60 Double Cab

Strengths
  • Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
  • Lower fuel efficiency
  • Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to: Published Practicality
Specification evidence leader

Tank 500

Strengths
  • More powerful engine output
  • Better fuel efficiency
  • Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
  • Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to: Published Performance Published Efficiency

Which One's Right for You?

T60 Double Cab

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures

Tank 500

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
  • Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
  • Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec T60 Double Cab Tank 500
Model Introduced Year 2024 2025
Generation Current South African T60 Double Cab generation. First generation Tank 500, launched globally in 2023 and brought to South Africa in 2025. Local specification leans toward maximum equipment loading and softer suspension calibration versus the Chinese-domestic version.
Facelift History No later South African facelift is published. Recently launched into the SA market in 2025; no facelift to date. Software updates expected to refine hybrid system behaviour and adaptive air suspension calibration based on early SA fleet feedback.
Facelift Launched Since 2024 2025
Facelift Version Ending Current Current
Body Style Five-seat double-cab pickup SUV
Model Year 2024 2026
Production Status active published
Segment Pickup SUV
Vehicle Type Pickup SUV
Color Note - Crystal White, Hamilton Black, Pittsburgh Silver, Cosmos Grey, Atlantic Blue and Adventure Olive Green. Two-tone roof options available with selected base colours.
Dealer Stock Note - Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup
Tare Mass Kg - 2680 kg
Spec T60 Double Cab Tank 500
Length 5365 mm 5060 mm
Width 1900 mm 1996 mm
Height 1809 mm 1905 mm
Wheelbase 3155 mm 2950 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 215 mm 224 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) Not Officially Disclosed 204 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 73 l 80 l
Boot/Cargo Space 1190 l 580 l
Kerb Weight 2075 kg 2680 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 3050 kg 3200 kg
Payload Capacity 975 kg 855 kg
Towing Capacity 3000 kg 3000 kg
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Rows 2 rows 2 rows
Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius 6.3 m 13 m
Front Headroom 1000 mm 990 mm
Rear Headroom 965 mm 960 mm
Front Legroom 1045 mm 1050 mm
Rear Legroom 880 mm 890 mm

In depth: how these cars differ

This T60 Double Cab and Tank 500 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: T60 Double Cab 82 vs Tank 500 100.

Efficiency index: T60 Double Cab 44 vs Tank 500 97.

Safety-equipment index: T60 Double Cab 87 vs Tank 500 100.

Practicality index: T60 Double Cab 87 vs Tank 500 83.

Ownership-cover index: T60 Double Cab not separately scored vs Tank 500 65.

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.

Specification Evidence Index

A transparent comparison of published catalogue fields. This is not a road-test score, owner rating or editorial review rating, and it appears only when every vehicle clears the same comparable-data threshold.

Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout

Tank 500 leads by 13 points

Tank 500 has a modest catalogue-index lead, while T60 Double Cab remains close.

Evidence leader 90 /100
Lead 13 points
Data 99% source coverage
90
#1 Evidence leader

Tank 500

99% source coverage 4 strong categories
Best at Performance 100 Check Ownership 65
Performance 100
Efficiency 97
Safety 100
Practicality 83
Ownership 65
Leads by 13 points
77
#2

T60 Double Cab

73% source coverage 3 strong categories
Best at Safety 87 Check Efficiency 44
Performance 82
Efficiency 44
Safety 87
Practicality 87
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance Tank 500 +18 Efficiency Tank 500 +53 Safety Tank 500 +13 Practicality T60 Double Cab +4

Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

Tank 500

Performance 100/100
Efficiency 97/100
Safety 100/100
Practicality 83/100
Ownership 65/100

T60 Double Cab

Performance 82/100
Efficiency 44/100
Safety 87/100
Practicality 87/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index GWM Tank 500 leads the specification evidence index with 90 pts vs 77 pts for T60 Double Cab

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Tank 500 leads. However, T60 Double Cab may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

T60 Double Cab vs Tank 500 questions

There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the models and available derivatives in South Africa on price, safety equipment, space, powertrain and ownership cover. The category indicators summarise published catalogue data; they are not a road test or customer rating.

Compare the published consumption or mileage rows for the exact derivatives using the same unit and test basis. A catalogue figure is useful for like-for-like comparison, but traffic, speed, load, weather and driving style can change actual fuel use.

Compare only equipment explicitly listed for each derivative, including airbags, stability control and driver-assistance systems. Confirm the exact trim with the manufacturer, and treat any independent crash-test result separately because equipment and ratings can differ by market.

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.

Use the seating, boot or load-space, ISOFIX and safety rows as a first check. Then test the exact cars with your child seats, passengers and typical luggage, because published dimensions do not show every access or comfort difference.

Compare the published power, torque and 0–100 km/h rows when they are available for both exact derivatives. Vehicle weight, gearing and power delivery also matter, so catalogue outputs alone do not establish real-world overtaking or response.