South Africa recently welcomed a new Chinese carmaker called LDV, which has introduced a fresh-faced bakkie to the market in the form of the T60.
The T60 double cab is officially on sale in 10 derivatives with the flagship Max Luxe model going for R790,000.
This particular option gets a four-wheel-drive system with a rear diff lock, and is treated to a powerful 2.0-litre, bi-turbo diesel plant producing 160kW and 500Nm.
The power unit is mated to an eight-speed auto shifter, returning an average fuel consumption of 9.3l/100km. The high-rider can also tow 3,000kg, and carry 900kg in the load bed.
Equipment on the LDV comprises 19-inch alloy rims, automatic LED headlights, daytime running lights, rain-sensing wipers, side steps, roof rails, keyless entry and start, heated front seats with electric adjustment, leather seat covers, a leather multifunction steering wheel, cruise control, a 10.25-inch infotainment centre with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, six speakers, and automatic air conditioning.
This is in addition to assistance features like electronic stability control, rear parking sensors, lane-departure warning, driver alert monitoring, hill start and descent control, and 360-degree cameras.
Each purchase of the LDV comes with a 5-year/200,000km engine warranty and a 5-year/100,000km service plan.
Fierce competition
These double cab bakkies are competing against the new LDV T60 in South Africa.
Click on the underlined prices for more information.
Mahindra Pik Up 2.2CRDe 4×4 S11 Karoo Dawn
- Starting price – R643,099
- Power – 103kW/320Nm
- Fuel consumption – 9.3l/100km
- Towing capacity – 2,500kg
- Load capacity – 995kg
JAC T9 2.0CTI 4WD Super Lux
- Starting price – R659,900
- Power – 125kW/410Nm
- Fuel consumption – 7.8l/100km
- Towing capacity – 3,500kg
- Load capacity – 1,000kg
GWM P-Series 2.0TD LTD 4×4
- Starting price – R694,950
- Power – 120kW/400Nm
- Fuel consumption – 9.5l/100km
- Towing capacity – 650kg
- Load capacity – 1,200kg
Peugeot Landtrek 1.9TD 4Action 4×4
- Starting price – R705,900
- Power – 110kW/350Nm
- Fuel consumption – 9.1l/100km
- Towing capacity – 3,000kg
- Load capacity – 1,105kg
Toyota Hilux 2.4GD-6 4×4 Raider Auto
- Starting price – R711,400
- Power – 110kW/400Nm
- Fuel consumption – 7.7l/100km
- Towing capacity – 3,500kg
- Load capacity – 805kg
Isuzu D-Max 1.9TD LS X-Rider 4×4 Auto
- Starting price – R750,200
- Power – 110kW/350Nm
- Fuel consumption – 7.6l/100km
- Towing capacity – 2,100kg
- Load capacity – 1,105kg
Mitsubishi Triton 2.4DI-D 4×4 Athlete
- Starting price – R759,990
- Power – 133kW/430Nm
- Fuel consumption – 8.3l/100km
- Towing capacity – 3,100kg
- Load capacity – 1,030kg
Nissan Navara 2.5DDTi LE 4×4 Auto
- Starting price – R769,600
- Power – 140kW/450Nm
- Fuel consumption – 8.1l/100km
- Towing capacity – 3,500kg
- Load capacity – 1,064kg
VW Amarok 2.0BiTDI Life 4Motion
- Starting price – R848,400
- Power – 154kW/500Nm
- Fuel consumption – 7.5l/100km
- Towing capacity – 3,500kg
- Load capacity – 1,124kg
Ford Ranger 2.0 BiTurbo XLT 4×4
- Starting price – R854,500
- Power – 154kW/500Nm
- Fuel consumption – 7.5l/100km
- Towing capacity – 3,500kg
- Load capacity – 1,124kg
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