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LDV T60 Utility Single Cab vs Mahindra XUV3XO: the short answer
T60 Utility Single Cab and XUV3XO are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
XUV3XO starts ZAR 39,901 cheaperT60 Utility Single Cab from ZAR 299,900 · XUV3XO from ZAR 259,999
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Specification
T60 Utility Single Cab
XUV3XO
Maximum Power
T60 Utility Single Cab120 kW @ 4000 rpm
XUV3XO82 kW @ 5000 rpm
Maximum Torque
T60 Utility Single Cab410 Nm @ 1500-2400 rpm
XUV3XO200 Nm
Engine Size
T60 Utility Single Cab1996 cc
XUV3XO1197 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
T60 Utility Single Cab12.35 km/l
XUV3XO18 km/l
Ground Clearance
T60 Utility Single Cab215 mm
XUV3XO201 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
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LDV T60 Utility Single Cab
T60 Utility Single Cab 4x4
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What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
T60 Utility Single 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
Specification evidence leader
XUV3XO
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 Utility Single Cab
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
XUV3XO
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
T60 Utility Single Cab
XUV3XO
Model Introduced Year
2026
Not Available
Generation
Current South African T60 Utility Single Cab generation.
Current local listing
Facelift History
No later South African facelift is published.
Not listed by current South African source page.
Facelift Launched Since
2026
Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
Two-seat single-cab pickup
SUV
Model Year
2026
Current
Production Status
active
Active
Segment
Pickup
SUV
Vehicle Type
Pickup
SUV
Tare Mass Kg
-
1362 kg
Spec
T60 Utility Single Cab
XUV3XO
Length
5395 mm
3990 mm
Width
1900 mm
1821 mm
Height
1830 mm
1647 mm
Wheelbase
3155 mm
2600 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
215 mm
201 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Fuel Tank Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
42 l
Boot/Cargo Space
1840 l
364 l
Kerb Weight
1880 kg
1362 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
3050 kg
-
Payload Capacity
1170 kg
-
Towing Capacity
3000 kg
-
Seating Capacity
2 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
1 rows
-
Doors
2 doors
-
Minimum Turning Radius
6.3 m
5.3 m
Front Headroom
1000 mm
-
Rear Headroom
Not Applicable
-
Front Legroom
1045 mm
-
Rear Legroom
Not Applicable
-
Spec
T60 Utility Single Cab
XUV3XO
Engine
2.0L turbo diesel
1.2-litre Turbocharged Petrol
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Diesel
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1996 cc
1197 cc
Cylinders
4
3
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves
16
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
4
Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Common-rail direct injection
Not Officially Disclosed
Compression Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
120 kW @ 4000 rpm
82 kW @ 5000 rpm
Maximum Torque
410 Nm @ 1500-2400 rpm
200 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
6-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
170 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Eco, Normal, Power
Not Officially Disclosed
Launch Control
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
63.83 kW/tonne
60.2 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
218.09 Nm/tonne
146.8 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 Utility Single Cab
XUV3XO
Gearbox
6-speed manual
Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine four-wheel drive
Front-wheel drive
LSD Available
Not Available
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
Dual-range part-time 4WD
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Rear
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Not Available
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
6
6
Transmission Type
Manual
6-speed automatic
Clutch Type
Single dry-plate clutch
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Standard
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Drivetrain
4WD
Front-wheel drive
4WD Engagement
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Available
Not Applicable
Front Differential Lock
Not Available
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
Manual
6-speed automatic
Low Range Ratio
2.48:1
Not Applicable
Low Range
Standard
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
Part-time four-wheel drive
Front-wheel drive
Rear Differential Lock
Standard
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
6
6
Spec
T60 Utility Single Cab
XUV3XO
Claimed Mileage
12.35 km/l
18 km/l
City Mileage
11.49 km/l
14.7 km/l
Highway Mileage
13.33 km/l
20.8 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
73 l
42 l
Emission Standard
Euro 5
Not Applicable
AdBlue Tank Capacity
13 l
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Available
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
12.35 km/l
18 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
73
42
Combined Driving Range
901.23
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
858.82 km
Not Applicable
Spec
T60 Utility Single Cab
XUV3XO
Airbags
2
6
ABS
Standard
Not Available
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Not Available
Hill Descent Control
Standard
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Not Available
Child Safety Lock
Not Applicable
Not Available
ISOFIX Mounts
Not Available
Standard
Brake Assist
Standard
Not Available
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Not Available
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Standard
Seat belt reminder for all passengers
Front Parking Sensors
Not Officially Disclosed
Front parking sensors
AEB
Not Available
Not Available
BA
Standard
Not Available
Brake Override System
Yes
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Not Available
Standard
Driver Airbag
Standard
Standard
EBD
Standard
Not Available
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Not Available
Hill Hold
Standard
Not Available
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Standard
Not Available
Seatbelt Reminder
Standard
Seat belt reminder for all passengers
Side Airbags
Not Available
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
TCS
Standard
Not Available
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Not Available
ABS EBD
Standard
Not Available
Spec
T60 Utility Single Cab
XUV3XO
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Available
Blind View Monitoring
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Standard
Reverse parking sensors
Rear View Camera
Standard
Rear view camera
360 Degree Camera
Not Officially Disclosed
360-degree surround view system
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Not Available
Standard
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Reverse parking sensors
Reverse Camera
Standard
Rear view camera
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Park Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Not Officially Disclosed
360-degree surround view system
Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
Blind View Monitoring
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Spec
T60 Utility Single Cab
XUV3XO
Seat Material
Fabric
Leatherette
Heated Seats
Not Available
Not Applicable
Ventilated Seats
Not Available
Not Applicable
Ambient Lighting
Not Available
Not Applicable
Steering Wheel Material
Polyurethane
Not Applicable
60 40 Split Seat
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Driver Seat Adjustment
Manual
Height-adjustable driver seat
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Manual
Height-adjustable driver seat
Seat Trim
Fabric
Leatherette
Rear Armrest
-
Rear armrest with cup holder
Front Shoulder Room
-
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
-
Not Applicable
Rear AC Vents
-
Standard
Spec
T60 Utility Single Cab
XUV3XO
Climate Control
Not Available
Dual-zone climate control
Power Windows
Standard
Standard
Keyless Entry
Not Available
Remote keyless entry
Push Button Start
Not Available
Push button start
Wireless Charging
Not Available
Standard
Sunroof
Not Available
Skyroof
Electric Tailgate
Not Applicable
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Standard
AC Type
Not Available
Dual-zone climate control
Load Bed Length
-
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
-
Not Applicable
Automatic Headlamps
-
Standard
Auto Dimming Mirror
-
Standard
Boot Space Seats Folded
-
364 l
Follow Me Home Headlamps
-
Standard
12V Accessory Socket
-
12V socket
Front Armrest
-
Front armrest with storage
Loadbox Length Mm
-
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
-
Not Applicable
Spec
T60 Utility Single Cab
XUV3XO
Infotainment System
10.25-inch touchscreen multimedia system
10.25-inch HD infotainment
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Wired Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
Standard
Wireless Android Auto
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Not Available
Number of Speakers
4
6
Digital Instrument Cluster
Not Available
10.25-inch digital cluster
USB Ports
Standard
Front USB-A and rear USB-C
Infotainment Screen
10.25
10.25-inch HD infotainment
Touchscreen
10.25
10.25-inch HD infotainment
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Standard
Wired Apple CarPlay
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
-
Steering audio control
Spec
T60 Utility Single Cab
XUV3XO
LED Headlamps
Not Available
Not Available
Daytime Running Lamps
Standard
LED signature lamp
Fog Lamps
Standard
LED front fog lamps
Roof Rails
Not Applicable
Standard
Exterior Colour Options
Blanc White; Candy Apple Red; Jewel Blue; Lava Grey; Metal Black
See OEM source page for colour availability.
Headlights
Not Available
Not Available
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
Skyroof
Rear Wiper
-
Standard
Spec
T60 Utility Single Cab
XUV3XO
Approach Angle
27 deg
Not Available
Departure Angle
24.2 deg
Not Available
Wading Depth
500 mm
Not Available
Terrain Modes
Not Available
Not Available
Locking Differential
Standard
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
21.3 deg
Not Available
Ground Clearance Max
-
Not Applicable
Ground Clearance Min
-
Not Applicable
Spec
T60 Utility Single Cab
XUV3XO
Tyre Size
245/70 R16
Not Available
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Not Available
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Not Available
Spare Wheel Type
Full-size spare
Not Available
Wheel Rim Size
16
R16 steel wheels
Handbrake Type
Mechanical
Electronic parking brake
Parking Brake Type
-
Electronic parking brake
Electric Park Brake
-
Electronic parking brake with auto hold
Spec
T60 Utility Single Cab
XUV3XO
Front Suspension
Double wishbone independent
MacPherson strut with anti-roll bar
Rear Suspension
Leaf spring rigid axle
Torsion beam with coil springs
Front Track Width
-
Not Applicable
Rear Track Width
-
Not Applicable
Spec
T60 Utility Single Cab
XUV3XO
CO2 Emissions
213 g/km
Not Applicable
Fuel Octane Requirement
-
Petrol
Spec
T60 Utility Single Cab
XUV3XO
Service Plan
5 years / 100000 km
5 years / 100 000 km
Spec
T60 Utility Single Cab
XUV3XO
Ownership Role
Commercial vehicle
South Africa market model
Price Zar
358900 ZAR
374999 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current go-live price
flagship
Starting Price
358900
259999
Starting Price Zar
358900
259999
Spec
T60 Utility Single Cab
XUV3XO
Warranty
5 years / 200000 km
5 years / 150 000 km
Basic Warranty
5 years / 200000 km
5 years / 150 000 km
In depth: how these cars differ
This T60 Utility Single Cab and XUV3XO 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 Utility Single Cab 68 vs XUV3XO 40.
Efficiency index: T60 Utility Single Cab 49 vs XUV3XO 69.
Safety-equipment index: T60 Utility Single Cab 52 vs XUV3XO 84.
Practicality index: T60 Utility Single Cab 79 vs XUV3XO 66.
Ownership-cover index: T60 Utility Single Cab not separately scored vs XUV3XO 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
XUV3XO leads by 1 points
T60 Utility Single Cab and XUV3XO are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Performance
T60 Utility Single Cab +28
Efficiency
XUV3XO +20
Safety
XUV3XO +32
Practicality
T60 Utility Single Cab +13
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
XUV3XO
Performance
40/100
Efficiency
69/100
Safety
84/100
Practicality
66/100
T60 Utility Single Cab
Performance
68/100
Efficiency
49/100
Safety
52/100
Practicality
79/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexMahindra XUV3XO
leads the specification evidence index with 64 pts
vs 63 pts for T60 Utility Single Cab
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, XUV3XO leads. However, T60 Utility 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.
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.
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