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 vs Changan UNI-S: the short answer
T60 Double Cab has a modest catalogue-index lead, while UNI-S remains close.
UNI-S starts ZAR 90,100 cheaperT60 Double Cab from ZAR 480,000 · UNI-S from ZAR 389,900
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
Swipe sideways to compare every column
Specification
T60 Double Cab
UNI-S
Maximum Power
T60 Double Cab160 kW @ 4000 rpm
UNI-S138 kW
Maximum Torque
T60 Double Cab500 Nm @ 1500-2400 rpm
UNI-S300 Nm
Engine Size
T60 Double Cab1996 cc
UNI-S1500 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
T60 Double Cab10.75 km/l
UNI-S14.49 km/l
Ground Clearance
T60 Double Cab215 mm
UNI-SNot Officially Disclosed
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 ratingNot yet rated
No complete editorial rating is published for this exact variant. This is not a zero score.
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)
Specification evidence leader
T60 Double Cab
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Practicality
UNI-S
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Efficiency
Which One's Right for You?
T60 Double Cab
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
UNI-S
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Full Specs, Side by Side
Open a category, then swipe sideways to compare every column
Spec
T60 Double Cab
UNI-S
Model Introduced Year
2024
2026
Generation
Current South African T60 Double Cab generation.
First current South African UNI-S retail generation, offered in CS, CL and CE grades.
Facelift History
No later South African facelift is published.
No South African facelift has been announced since the UNI-S entered local retail sale in 2026.
Facelift Launched Since
2024
Not Applicable
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Not Applicable
Body Style
Five-seat double-cab pickup
SUV
Model Year
2024
2026
Production Status
active
active
Segment
Pickup
Compact SUV
Vehicle Type
Pickup
Passenger car
Spec
T60 Double Cab
UNI-S
Length
5365 mm
4539 mm
Width
1900 mm
1865 mm
Height
1809 mm
1680 mm
Wheelbase
3155 mm
2656 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
215 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
Not Officially Disclosed
167 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
73 l
51 l
Boot/Cargo Space
1190 l
475 l
Kerb Weight
2075 kg
1505 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
3050 kg
1825 kg
Payload Capacity
975 kg
Not Officially Disclosed
Towing Capacity
3000 kg
Not Officially Disclosed
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
2 rows
Doors
4 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
6.3 m
5.66 m
Front Headroom
1000 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Headroom
965 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Legroom
1045 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Legroom
880 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
T60 Double Cab
UNI-S
Engine
2.0L bi-turbo diesel
1.5-litre Turbocharged Petrol
Engine Code
SC20M218Q6B
NE15TG-AC
Fuel Type
Diesel
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1996 cc
1500 cc
Cylinders
4
4
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves
16
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
4
Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
Twin Turbocharged
Turbocharged
Fuel System
High-pressure common-rail direct injection
Not Officially Disclosed
Compression Ratio
15.9:1
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
83 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
92 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
160 kW @ 4000 rpm
138 kW
Maximum Torque
500 Nm @ 1500-2400 rpm
300 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
4WD
FWD
Transmission
6-Speed Manual
7-Speed DCT
Top Speed
170 km/h
190 km/h
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Eco, Normal, Power
3 selectable modes
Launch Control
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
77.11 kW/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
240.96 Nm/tonne
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
T60 Double Cab
UNI-S
Gearbox
6-speed manual
7-Speed DCT
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine four-wheel drive
Not Officially Disclosed
LSD Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Transfer Case
Dual-range part-time 4WD
Not Officially Disclosed
Differential Lock
Rear
Not Officially Disclosed
Paddle Shifters
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Final Drive Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Gears
6
7
Transmission Type
Manual
DCT
Clutch Type
Single dry-plate clutch
Dual-clutch
Gear Shift Indicator
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Gear Shift Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Automatic
Drivetrain
4WD
FWD
4WD Engagement
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD Hi Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD Lo Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD Selector
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Differential Lock
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Gearbox Type
Manual
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Low Range Ratio
2.48:1
Not Officially Disclosed
Low Range
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Axle Layout
Selectable part-time 4WD
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Differential Lock
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Transmission Speeds
6
7
Spec
T60 Double Cab
UNI-S
Claimed Mileage
10.75 km/l
14.49 km/l
City Mileage
8.85 km/l
Not Officially Disclosed
Highway Mileage
12.82 km/l
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity
73 l
51 l
Emission Standard
Euro 5
Euro 6
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Real-world Mileage
10.75 km/l
14.49 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Litres
73
51
Combined Driving Range
784.95
Not Officially Disclosed
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Range Real World Highway
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Range Real World Mixed
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
T60 Double Cab
UNI-S
Airbags
6
6
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
Not Officially Disclosed
ISOFIX Mounts
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Brake Assist
Standard
Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Not Officially Disclosed
Driver and front passenger
Front Parking Sensors
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
AEB
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
BA
Standard
Yes
Brake Override System
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
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
Not Officially Disclosed
Seatbelt Reminder
Not Officially Disclosed
Driver and front passenger
Side Airbags
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Stability Control
Standard
Yes
TCS
Standard
Yes
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
ABS EBD
Standard
Yes
Spec
T60 Double Cab
UNI-S
Cruise Control
Standard
Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Lane Keep Assist
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Lane Departure Warning
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Parking Sensors
Standard
Rear (6 sensors)
Rear View Camera
Standard
Yes
360 Degree Camera
Not Officially Disclosed
540-degree HD panoramic view
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
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
Straight-in/straight-out automatic parking
Around View Monitor
Not Officially Disclosed
540-degree HD panoramic view
Blind Spot Warning
Standard
Yes
Forward Collision Warning
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Spec
T60 Double Cab
UNI-S
Seat Material
Leather
Microfiber leather
Heated Seats
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Ventilated Seats
Not Available
Front seat cushions
Ambient Lighting
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Steering Wheel Material
Not Officially Disclosed
Microfiber leather
60 40 Split Seat
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Driver Seat Adjustment
Not Officially Disclosed
6-way electric
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Not Officially Disclosed
4-way electric
Seat Trim
Leather
Microfiber leather
Spec
T60 Double Cab
UNI-S
Climate Control
Automatic
Automatic climate control
Power Windows
Standard
All four windows; one-touch up/down
Keyless Entry
Standard
Passive entry
Push Button Start
Standard
Yes
Wireless Charging
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Sunroof
Standard
Electric panoramic sunroof
Electric Tailgate
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
AC Type
Automatic
Automatic climate control
Spec
T60 Double Cab
UNI-S
Infotainment System
Not Officially Disclosed
12.8-inch infotainment system
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Yes
Android Auto
Standard
Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Yes
Number of Speakers
Not Officially Disclosed
8
Digital Instrument Cluster
Not Officially Disclosed
10.25-inch instrument display
USB Ports
Not Officially Disclosed
1 USB-A and 1 USB-C in front
Infotainment Screen
Not Officially Disclosed
12.8-inch
Touchscreen
Not Officially Disclosed
12.8-inch
Spec
T60 Double Cab
UNI-S
LED Headlamps
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
Not Officially Disclosed
LED
Fog Lamps
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear fog lamp
Roof Rails
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Exterior Colour Options
Not Officially Disclosed
Black, Putty Grey, Shadow Grey, Fluorite Grey, Moon White
Headlights
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
Yes
Spec
T60 Double Cab
UNI-S
Approach Angle
27 deg
Not Officially Disclosed
Departure Angle
24.2 deg
Not Officially Disclosed
Wading Depth
500 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Terrain Modes
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Locking Differential
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD System Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Breakover Angle
21.3 deg
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
T60 Double Cab
UNI-S
Tyre Size
255/60 R18
225/55 R19
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Ventilated disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Solid disc
Spare Wheel Type
Full-size spare
Temporary-use spare
Wheel Rim Size
18
19-inch aluminium-alloy wheels
Handbrake Type
Mechanical
Electronic parking brake
Spec
T60 Double Cab
UNI-S
Front Suspension
Double wishbone independent
MacPherson independent
Rear Suspension
Leaf spring rigid axle
Multi-link independent
Spec
T60 Double Cab
UNI-S
CO2 Emissions
244 g/km
179 g/km
Spec
T60 Double Cab
UNI-S
Service Plan
5 years / 100000 km
5 years / 90,000 km
Spec
T60 Double Cab
UNI-S
Ownership Role
Passenger/utility vehicle
Current South African derivative
Price Zar
750000 ZAR
469900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current go-live price
Current South African retail price
Starting Price
750000
469900
Starting Price Zar
750000
469900
Spec
T60 Double Cab
UNI-S
Warranty
5 years / 200000 km
5 years / 150,000 km; roadside assistance 5 years
In depth: how these cars differ
This T60 Double Cab and UNI-S 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 UNI-S 59.
Efficiency index: T60 Double Cab 44 vs UNI-S 55.
Safety-equipment index: T60 Double Cab 87 vs UNI-S 92.
Practicality index: T60 Double Cab 87 vs UNI-S 68.
Ownership-cover index: T60 Double Cab not separately scored vs UNI-S 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.
Model imagery
T60 Double Cab and UNI-S image comparison
Open an image for its full canonical file or visit the model page for the complete vehicle record.
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
T60 Double Cab leads by 8 points
T60 Double Cab has a modest catalogue-index lead, while UNI-S remains close.
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
T60 Double Cab
Performance
82/100
Efficiency
44/100
Safety
87/100
Practicality
87/100
UNI-S
Performance
59/100
Efficiency
55/100
Safety
92/100
Practicality
68/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexLDV T60 Double Cab
leads the specification evidence index with 77 pts
vs 69 pts for UNI-S
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, T60 Double Cab leads. However, UNI-S may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
Related comparisons
Continue with closely related South Africa models and comparable body styles.
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.
Compare
Request dealer offers
Let's discuss your next car
Share your interest so Hagalu can follow up about quotations and available discounts. The dealer confirms stock, price and terms.
✓
We've Got Your Details!
Your enquiry has reached Hagalu for follow-up. Any dealer offer will be confirmed separately by the seller.