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.
BAIC B30 vs Mitsubishi Triton Double Cab: the short answer
Triton Double Cab has a modest catalogue-index lead, while B30 remains close.
B30 starts ZAR 120,090 cheaperB30 from ZAR 519,900 · Triton Double Cab from ZAR 639,990
Five key differences
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Specification
B30
Triton Double Cab
Maximum Power
B30138 kW
Triton Double Cab150 kW @ 3500 rpm
Maximum Torque
B30305 Nm
Triton Double Cab470 Nm @ 1500-2750 rpm
Engine Size
B301498 cc
Triton Double Cab2442 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
B3012.41 km/l
Triton Double Cab11.9 km/l
Ground Clearance
B30215 mm
Triton Double Cab228 mm
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Independent editorial assessment
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BAIC B30
B30 Elite Adventure
Hagalu editorial rating
4.1/5★★★★★★★★★★
Desk research · Exact variant
Hagalu Editorial Team ·
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What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
B30
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Fewer listed safety features
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Efficiency
Specification evidence leader
Triton Double Cab
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Stronger listed safety equipment
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
B30
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Triton Double Cab
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
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
B30
Triton Double Cab
Model Introduced Year
2025
2024
Generation
Current first-generation BAIC B30 for South Africa, introduced locally for the 2025 model year with petrol and self-charging HEV derivatives.
Sixth-generation Triton
Facelift History
The B30 was unveiled locally in August 2025 and launched in November 2025 as the first South African version; no later local facelift has been announced.
Next-Gen Triton launched in South Africa in November 2024; Bi-Turbo added in 2026.
Facelift Launched Since
2025
Current specification
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
Five-door mid-size SUV
Double-cab pickup
Model Year
2025
2026
Production Status
active
active
Segment
Mid-size SUV
One-ton double-cab pickup
Vehicle Type
SUV
Light commercial vehicle
Spec
B30
Triton Double Cab
Length
4730 mm
5360 mm
Width
1910 mm
1930 mm
Height
1790 mm
1815 mm
Wheelbase
2820 mm
3130 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
215 mm
228 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
Not Officially Disclosed
195 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 l
75 l
Boot/Cargo Space
Not Officially Disclosed
1262 l
Kerb Weight
1575 kg
2035 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2034 kg
3020 kg
Payload Capacity
459 kg
985 kg
Towing Capacity
1500 kg
3500 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
2 rows
Doors
5 doors
4 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
Not Officially Disclosed
6.35 m
Front Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
1000 mm
Rear Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
972 mm
Front Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
1059 mm
Rear Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
857 mm
Spec
B30
Triton Double Cab
Engine
1.5-litre turbocharged petrol engine
2.4-litre Twin Turbocharged Diesel
Engine Code
A156T2H
4N16
Fuel Type
Petrol
Diesel
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1498 cc
2442 cc
Cylinders
4
4
Cylinder Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
Inline
Valves
Not Officially Disclosed
16
Valves per Cylinder
Not Officially Disclosed
4
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Twin Turbocharged
Fuel System
Not Officially Disclosed
Common Rail Direct Injection
Compression Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
15.2:1
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
86 mm
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
105.1 mm
Maximum Power
138 kW
150 kW @ 3500 rpm
Maximum Torque
305 Nm
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
FWD
4WD
Transmission
7-Speed DCT
6-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
Not Officially Disclosed
180 km/h
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
9.4 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
16.9 sec
Drive Modes
Standard, Sport, Economy, Snow
Normal, Eco, Gravel, Mud, Sand, Rock, Snow
Launch Control
No
No
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
4500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
73.7 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
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
B30
Triton Double Cab
Gearbox
7DCT
6-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
FWD
Front-engine, selectable four-wheel drive
LSD Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Active Limited Slip Differential (brake control)
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Super Select 4WD-II
Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear differential lock
Paddle Shifters
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Final Drive Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
4.272
Number of Gears
7
6
Transmission Type
7-speed dual-clutch transmission
Automatic
Clutch Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Torque converter
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Gear Shift Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Floor-mounted selector
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
4WD
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Selectable electronically
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Yes
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Yes
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Rotary selector
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Front Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Gearbox Type
Dual-clutch
6-Speed Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
2.566
Low Range
No
Yes
Axle Layout
Front-wheel drive
4x4
Rear Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Transmission Speeds
7
6
Spec
B30
Triton Double Cab
Claimed Mileage
12.41 km/l
11.9 km/l
City Mileage
Not Officially Disclosed
9.5 km/l
Highway Mileage
Not Officially Disclosed
13.7 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 l
75 l
Emission Standard
Euro VI
Euro 5
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
17 litres l
Auto Start Stop
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Real-world Mileage
12.41 km/l
11.9 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
60
75
Combined Driving Range
Not Officially Disclosed
893
Electric Consumption
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Officially Disclosed
923 km
Range Real World Mixed
Not Officially Disclosed
83 km
Spec
B30
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
Standard
Yes
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
Yes
Brake Assist
Standard
Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Yes
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Standard
Yes
Front Parking Sensors
Standard
Yes
AEB
Standard
Yes
BA
Standard
Yes
Brake Override System
Standard
Yes
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Yes
Driver Airbag
Standard
Yes
EBD
Standard
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Yes
Hill Hold
Standard
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Yes
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Standard
Yes
Seatbelt Reminder
Standard
Yes
Side Airbags
Standard
Yes
Stability Control
Standard
Yes
TCS
Standard
Yes
Knee Airbag
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
ABS EBD
Standard
Yes
Spec
B30
Triton Double Cab
Cruise Control
Standard
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Yes
Lane Keep Assist
Standard
No
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
No
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Yes
Parking Sensors
Standard
Yes
Rear View Camera
Standard
Yes
360 Degree Camera
Standard
Yes
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Standard
Yes
Driver Fatigue Alert
Standard
No
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Auto Highbeam
Standard
Yes
Auto Wipers
Standard
Yes
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Yes
Reverse Camera
Standard
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Yes
Park Assist
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Around View Monitor
Standard
Yes
Blind Spot Warning
Standard
Yes
Forward Collision Warning
Standard
Yes
Spec
B30
Triton Double Cab
Seat Material
Leather
Leather
Heated Seats
Optional
No
Ventilated Seats
Not Available
No
Ambient Lighting
Not Available
No
Steering Wheel Material
Optional
Leather
60 40 Split Seat
Standard
Yes
Driver Seat Adjustment
6-way electric
Power adjustable
Passenger Seat Adjustment
6-way electric
Manual adjustable
Seat Trim
Leather
Leather-appointed
Spec
B30
Triton Double Cab
Climate Control
Dual-zone automatic
Dual-zone automatic
Power Windows
Standard
Front and rear
Keyless Entry
Standard
Yes
Push Button Start
Standard
Yes
Wireless Charging
Standard
Yes
Sunroof
Optional
No
Electric Tailgate
Standard
No
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Yes
Boot Space Seats Folded
1496 l
-
AC Type
Dual-zone automatic
Dual-zone automatic
Spec
B30
Triton Double Cab
Infotainment System
BAIC DA head unit with DAB radio
Smartphone-link Display Audio with navigation
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Yes
Android Auto
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Yes
Number of Speakers
8
6
Digital Instrument Cluster
10.25-inch LCD instrument cluster
7-inch colour LCD
USB Ports
USB-A front; USB-C front and rear
Front and rear
Infotainment Screen
14.6-inch central touchscreen
9-inch
Touchscreen
14.6-inch central touchscreen
9-inch
Spec
B30
Triton Double Cab
LED Headlamps
Standard
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
Standard
Yes
Fog Lamps
Not Available
Yes
Roof Rails
Optional
No
Exterior Colour Options
Mint Green, Blue, White, Light Grey, Matte Grey, Grey, Black
White Solid, White Diamond, Blade Silver Metallic, Graphite Grey Metallic, Impulse Blue Metallic, Yamabuki Orange Metallic
Headlights
Standard
Yes
Panoramic Sunroof
Optional
No
Spec
B30
Triton Double Cab
Approach Angle
25 deg
30.4 deg
Departure Angle
30 deg
22.8 deg
Wading Depth
450 mm
600 mm
Terrain Modes
Not Available
Normal, Eco, Gravel, Mud, Sand, Rock, Snow
Locking Differential
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear differential lock
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Super Select 4WD-II
Breakover Angle
21 deg
23.4 deg
Spec
B30
Triton Double Cab
Tyre Size
235/65 R18
265/60 R18
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Ventilated disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Drum
Spare Wheel Type
Non-full-size space-saver spare wheel
Full-size
Wheel Rim Size
18-inch
18-inch metallic black alloy
Handbrake Type
Electric parking brake
Manual lever
Towing Unbraked Kg
750 kg
-
Spec
B30
Triton Double Cab
Front Suspension
MacPherson independent suspension
Double wishbone with coil spring
Rear Suspension
Multi-link independent suspension
Elliptic leaf spring
Spec
B30
Triton Double Cab
CO2 Emissions
Not Officially Disclosed
220 g/km
Spec
B30
Triton Double Cab
Service Plan
7 Years / 90 000 km
5 years / 90,000 km; 10,000 km intervals
Spec
B30
Triton Double Cab
Ownership Role
Private buyer ownership with BAIC South Africa warranty and service support
New vehicle sold through Mitsubishi Motors South Africa
Price Zar
519900 ZAR
959990 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current ex-showroom price
Official South African recommended retail price
Starting Price
519900
959990
Starting Price Zar
519900
959990
Spec
B30
Triton Double Cab
Warranty
7 Years / 200 000 km; 7-year unlimited-mileage roadside assistance
5 years / unlimited km
In depth: how these cars differ
This B30 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.
Performance index: B30 59 vs Triton Double Cab 75.
Efficiency index: B30 51 vs Triton Double Cab 47.
Safety-equipment index: B30 92 vs Triton Double Cab 95.
Practicality index: B30 61 vs Triton Double Cab 90.
Ownership-cover index: B30 not separately scored vs Triton Double Cab 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
Triton Double Cab leads by 12 points
Triton Double Cab has a modest catalogue-index lead, while B30 remains close.
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Triton Double Cab
Performance
75/100
Efficiency
47/100
Safety
95/100
Practicality
90/100
B30
Performance
59/100
Efficiency
51/100
Safety
92/100
Practicality
61/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexMitsubishi Triton Double Cab
leads the specification evidence index with 78 pts
vs 66 pts for B30
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Triton Double Cab leads. However, B30 may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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