New Models / 10 August 2026 / Warren Hawkins

New Chinese bakkie launched in South Africa – Pricing and features

Chinese bakkie builder LDV has announced the arrival of the T60 Utility Single Cab in South Africa, marking the expansion of its local T60 range.

Single-cab bakkies continue to play a crucial role in the South African economy, enabling small business owners and the agriculture, construction, mining, and various trade industries, as well as municipal and government fleets.

According to the carmaker, single-cab demand in South Africa has endured, and these vehicles remain consistent performers in the local automotive market, prompting it to introduce its own single-cab offering.

The T60 Utility Single Cab entered the local market as a capable and rugged option featuring some modern comforts, advanced technology and enhanced safety.

“With the launch of the T60 Utility Single Cab, we’re strengthening our commitment to South Africa’s commercial vehicle market by delivering a dependable workhorse that combines capability, practicality and value for business owners and fleet operators alike,” said Gerhard Moolman, ⁠LDV South Africa CEO.

Upon arrival, the entry-level workhorse bakkie became one of South Africa’s most affordable single-cab offerings, with a price tag starting from R299,900.

“The introduction of the T60 Utility Single Cab marks another important milestone in our South African journey, reinforcing our focus on delivering hardworking commercial and lifestyle vehicles designed to meet the needs of our growing customer base,” Moolman added.

Performance

The T60 Utility Single Cab’s 2.0-litre turbo-diesel motor produces 120kW and 410Nm, and is mated to a 6-speed manual transmission, making it a capable bakkie on job sites and in urban settings.

Offered in a rear-wheel-drive and an all-wheel-drive variant, the single-cab maintains an average fuel consumption of 7.5l/100km on the open road, and around 8.7l/100km when driving in town.

The T60 Utility also boasts a maximum payload capacity of as much as 1,170kg, coupled with a maximum towing capacity of 3,000kg.

LDV has also fitted the workhorse with a generous 73-litre fuel tank, which gives the bakkie a maximum driving range of over 970km before having to refuel.

Features

The bakkie features an overall length of 5,395mm, and is 1,900mm wide and 1,830mm tall, while also boasting a generous 3,155mm wheelbase.

As a result, the T60 Utility Single Cab offers drivers and passengers a spacious cabin and a comfortable ride.

In terms of safety features, the LDV is fitted with both driver and front passenger airbags, ABS, Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD), differential lock, hydraulic power steering, high-mounted brake light and rear fog lamp.

Additional comfort features include a Bluetooth-enabled radio, air conditioning, and three distinct selectable driving modes.

These include Eco, Power and Normal driving modes, allowing drivers to tailor the vehicle’s performance to different driving conditions and workloads.