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LDV T60 Double Cab vs Mitsubishi Triton Double Cab: the short answer
T60 Double Cab and Triton Double Cab are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
T60 Double Cab starts ZAR 159,990 cheaperT60 Double Cab from ZAR 480,000 · Triton Double Cab from ZAR 639,990
Five key differences
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Specification
T60 Double Cab
Triton Double Cab
Maximum Power
T60 Double Cab160 kW @ 4000 rpm
Triton Double Cab150 kW @ 3500 rpm
Maximum Torque
T60 Double Cab500 Nm @ 1500-2400 rpm
Triton Double Cab470 Nm @ 1500-2750 rpm
Engine Size
T60 Double Cab1996 cc
Triton Double Cab2442 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
T60 Double Cab10.75 km/l
Triton Double Cab11.9 km/l
Ground Clearance
T60 Double Cab215 mm
Triton Double Cab228 mm
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LDV T60 Double Cab
T60 Max Luxe 4WD Double Cab 6-Speed Manual
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What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
T60 Double Cab
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Fewer listed safety features
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Performance
Specification evidence leader
Triton Double Cab
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger listed safety equipment
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Best suited to:Published EfficiencyPublished Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
T60 Double Cab
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Triton Double Cab
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
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
T60 Double Cab
Triton Double Cab
Model Introduced Year
2024
2024
Generation
Current South African T60 Double Cab generation.
Sixth-generation Triton
Facelift History
No later South African facelift is published.
Next-Gen Triton launched in South Africa in November 2024; Bi-Turbo added in 2026.
Facelift Launched Since
2024
Current specification
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
Five-seat double-cab pickup
Double-cab pickup
Model Year
2024
2026
Production Status
active
active
Segment
Pickup
One-ton double-cab pickup
Vehicle Type
Pickup
Light commercial vehicle
Spec
T60 Double Cab
Triton Double Cab
Length
5365 mm
5360 mm
Width
1900 mm
1930 mm
Height
1809 mm
1815 mm
Wheelbase
3155 mm
3130 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
215 mm
228 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
Not Officially Disclosed
195 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
73 l
75 l
Boot/Cargo Space
1190 l
1262 l
Kerb Weight
2075 kg
2035 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
3050 kg
3020 kg
Payload Capacity
975 kg
985 kg
Towing Capacity
3000 kg
3500 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
2 rows
Doors
4 doors
4 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
6.3 m
6.35 m
Front Headroom
1000 mm
1000 mm
Rear Headroom
965 mm
972 mm
Front Legroom
1045 mm
1059 mm
Rear Legroom
880 mm
857 mm
Spec
T60 Double Cab
Triton Double Cab
Engine
2.0L bi-turbo diesel
2.4-litre Twin Turbocharged Diesel
Engine Code
SC20M218Q6B
4N16
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1996 cc
2442 cc
Cylinders
4
4
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Inline
Valves
16
16
Valves per Cylinder
4
4
Aspiration
Twin Turbocharged
Twin Turbocharged
Fuel System
High-pressure common-rail direct injection
Common Rail Direct Injection
Compression Ratio
15.9:1
15.2:1
Bore
83 mm
86 mm
Stroke
92 mm
105.1 mm
Maximum Power
160 kW @ 4000 rpm
150 kW @ 3500 rpm
Maximum Torque
500 Nm @ 1500-2400 rpm
470 Nm @ 1500-2750 rpm
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
4WD
4WD
Transmission
6-Speed Manual
6-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
170 km/h
180 km/h
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
9.4 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
16.9 sec
Drive Modes
Eco, Normal, Power
Normal, Eco, Gravel, Mud, Sand, Rock, Snow
Launch Control
No
No
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
4500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio
77.11 kW/tonne
73.7 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
240.96 Nm/tonne
231 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
T60 Double Cab
Triton Double Cab
Gearbox
6-speed manual
6-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine four-wheel drive
Front-engine, selectable four-wheel drive
LSD Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Active Limited Slip Differential (brake control)
Transfer Case
Dual-range part-time 4WD
Super Select 4WD-II
Differential Lock
Rear
Rear differential lock
Paddle Shifters
Not Available
No
Final Drive Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
4.272
Number of Gears
6
6
Transmission Type
Manual
Automatic
Clutch Type
Single dry-plate clutch
Torque converter
Gear Shift Indicator
Standard
Yes
Gear Shift Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Floor-mounted selector
Drivetrain
4WD
4WD
4WD Engagement
Not Officially Disclosed
Selectable electronically
4WD Hi Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
4WD Lo Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
4WD Selector
Not Officially Disclosed
Rotary selector
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Available
No
Front Differential Lock
Not Available
No
Gearbox Type
Manual
6-Speed Automatic
Low Range Ratio
2.48:1
2.566
Low Range
Standard
Yes
Axle Layout
Selectable part-time 4WD
4x4
Rear Differential Lock
Standard
Yes
Transmission Speeds
6
6
Spec
T60 Double Cab
Triton Double Cab
Claimed Mileage
10.75 km/l
11.9 km/l
City Mileage
8.85 km/l
9.5 km/l
Highway Mileage
12.82 km/l
13.7 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
73 l
75 l
Emission Standard
Euro 5
Euro 5
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
17 litres l
Auto Start Stop
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Real-world Mileage
10.75 km/l
11.9 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
73
75
Combined Driving Range
784.95
893
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Officially Disclosed
923 km
Range Real World Mixed
Not Officially Disclosed
83 km
Spec
T60 Double Cab
Triton Double Cab
Airbags
6
7
ABS
Standard
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Yes
Traction Control
Standard
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Yes
Child Safety Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
ISOFIX Mounts
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Brake Assist
Standard
Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Yes
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Front Parking Sensors
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
AEB
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
BA
Standard
Yes
Brake Override System
Yes
Yes
Curtain Airbags
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Driver Airbag
Standard
Yes
EBD
Standard
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Yes
Hill Hold
Standard
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Seatbelt Reminder
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Side Airbags
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Stability Control
Standard
Yes
TCS
Standard
Yes
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Yes
ABS EBD
Standard
Yes
Spec
T60 Double Cab
Triton Double Cab
Cruise Control
Standard
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Lane Keep Assist
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Lane Departure Warning
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Parking Sensors
Standard
Yes
Rear View Camera
Standard
Yes
360 Degree Camera
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Auto Highbeam
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Auto Wipers
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Yes
Reverse Camera
Standard
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Park Assist
Not Available
No
Around View Monitor
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Blind Spot Warning
Standard
Yes
Forward Collision Warning
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Spec
T60 Double Cab
Triton Double Cab
Seat Material
Leather
Leather
Heated Seats
Standard
No
Ventilated Seats
Not Available
No
Ambient Lighting
Not Available
No
Steering Wheel Material
Not Officially Disclosed
Leather
60 40 Split Seat
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Driver Seat Adjustment
Not Officially Disclosed
Power adjustable
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Not Officially Disclosed
Manual adjustable
Seat Trim
Leather
Leather-appointed
Spec
T60 Double Cab
Triton Double Cab
Climate Control
Automatic
Dual-zone automatic
Power Windows
Standard
Front and rear
Keyless Entry
Standard
Yes
Push Button Start
Standard
Yes
Wireless Charging
Not Available
Yes
Sunroof
Standard
No
Electric Tailgate
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
AC Type
Automatic
Dual-zone automatic
Spec
T60 Double Cab
Triton Double Cab
Infotainment System
Not Officially Disclosed
Smartphone-link Display Audio with navigation
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Yes
Android Auto
Standard
Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Yes
Number of Speakers
Not Officially Disclosed
6
Digital Instrument Cluster
Not Officially Disclosed
7-inch colour LCD
USB Ports
Not Officially Disclosed
Front and rear
Infotainment Screen
Not Officially Disclosed
9-inch
Touchscreen
Not Officially Disclosed
9-inch
Spec
T60 Double Cab
Triton Double Cab
LED Headlamps
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Fog Lamps
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Roof Rails
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Exterior Colour Options
Not Officially Disclosed
White Solid, White Diamond, Blade Silver Metallic, Graphite Grey Metallic, Impulse Blue Metallic, Yamabuki Orange Metallic
Headlights
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
No
Spec
T60 Double Cab
Triton Double Cab
Approach Angle
27 deg
30.4 deg
Departure Angle
24.2 deg
22.8 deg
Wading Depth
500 mm
600 mm
Terrain Modes
Not Available
Normal, Eco, Gravel, Mud, Sand, Rock, Snow
Locking Differential
Standard
Rear differential lock
4WD System Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Super Select 4WD-II
Breakover Angle
21.3 deg
23.4 deg
Spec
T60 Double Cab
Triton Double Cab
Tyre Size
255/60 R18
265/60 R18
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Ventilated disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Drum
Spare Wheel Type
Full-size spare
Full-size
Wheel Rim Size
18
18-inch metallic black alloy
Handbrake Type
Mechanical
Manual lever
Spec
T60 Double Cab
Triton Double Cab
Front Suspension
Double wishbone independent
Double wishbone with coil spring
Rear Suspension
Leaf spring rigid axle
Elliptic leaf spring
Spec
T60 Double Cab
Triton Double Cab
CO2 Emissions
244 g/km
220 g/km
Spec
T60 Double Cab
Triton Double Cab
Service Plan
5 years / 100000 km
5 years / 90,000 km; 10,000 km intervals
Spec
T60 Double Cab
Triton Double Cab
Ownership Role
Passenger/utility vehicle
New vehicle sold through Mitsubishi Motors South Africa
Price Zar
750000 ZAR
959990 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current go-live price
Official South African recommended retail price
Starting Price
750000
959990
Starting Price Zar
750000
959990
Spec
T60 Double Cab
Triton Double Cab
Warranty
5 years / 200000 km
5 years / unlimited km
In depth: how these cars differ
This T60 Double Cab and Triton Double Cab 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.
Ownership-cover index: T60 Double Cab not separately scored vs Triton Double Cab not separately scored.
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Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout
Triton Double Cab leads by 1 points
T60 Double Cab and Triton Double Cab are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Triton Double Cab
Performance
75/100
Efficiency
47/100
Safety
95/100
Practicality
90/100
T60 Double Cab
Performance
82/100
Efficiency
44/100
Safety
87/100
Practicality
87/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexMitsubishi Triton Double Cab
leads the specification evidence index with 78 pts
vs 77 pts for T60 Double Cab
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Triton Double Cab leads. However, T60 Double Cab may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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