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Rolls-Royce Black Badge Ghost vs Mitsubishi Triton Single Cab: the short answer
Black Badge Ghost has a large lead in Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index over Triton Single Cab.
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Specification
Black Badge Ghost
Triton Single Cab
Maximum Power
Black Badge Ghost441 kW
Triton Single Cab81 kW @ 4000 rpm
Maximum Torque
Black Badge Ghost900 Nm @ 1700 rpm
Triton Single Cab200 Nm @ 1000-3750 rpm
Engine Size
Black Badge Ghost6749 cc
Triton Single Cab2442 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Black Badge Ghost6.33 km/l
Triton Single Cab12.5 km/l
Ground Clearance
Black Badge Ghost118 mm
Triton Single Cab200 mm
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Rolls-Royce Black Badge Ghost
Black Badge Ghost Series II
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What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Specification evidence leader
Black Badge Ghost
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Performance
Triton Single Cab
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to:Published EfficiencyPublished Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
Black Badge Ghost
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Triton Single Cab
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
Black Badge Ghost
Triton Single Cab
Model Introduced Year
2022
2024
Generation
Second-generation Black Badge Ghost in Series II form
Sixth-generation Triton
Facelift History
The current-generation Black Badge Ghost debuted globally in 2021, was introduced in South Africa in 2022 and evolved into Black Badge Ghost Series II in October 2024
Next-Gen Triton launched in South Africa in November 2024.
Facelift Launched Since
2024
Current specification
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
Four-door performance-luxury saloon
Single-cab pickup
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
active
Segment
Full-size performance super-luxury saloon
One-ton single-cab pickup
Vehicle Type
Internal-combustion passenger car
Light commercial vehicle
Spec
Black Badge Ghost
Triton Single Cab
Length
5545 mm
5320 mm
Width
1998 mm
1865 mm
Height
1573 mm
1700 mm
Wheelbase
3295 mm
3130 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
118 mm
200 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
118 mm
185 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
90 l
75 l
Boot/Cargo Space
500 l
1904 l
Kerb Weight
2505 kg
1625 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
3130 kg
2570 kg
Payload Capacity
625 kg
945 kg
Towing Capacity
0 kg
0 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
2 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
1 rows
Doors
4 doors
2 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
6.5 m
6.35 m
Front Headroom
1030 mm
1007 mm
Rear Headroom
990 mm
Not Applicable
Front Legroom
1060 mm
1059 mm
Rear Legroom
1075 mm
Not Applicable
Spec
Black Badge Ghost
Triton Single Cab
Engine
6.75-litre twin-turbocharged V12 petrol in high-power configuration
2.4-litre Intercooled Turbocharged Diesel
Engine Code
N74B68A
4N16
Fuel Type
Petrol
Diesel
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
6749 cc
2442 cc
Cylinders
12
4
Cylinder Layout
V
Inline
Valves
48
16
Valves per Cylinder
4
4
Aspiration
Twin Turbocharged
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Direct Injection
Common Rail Direct Injection
Compression Ratio
10.0:1
15.2:1
Bore
89 mm
86 mm
Stroke
90.4 mm
105.1 mm
Maximum Power
441 kW
81 kW @ 4000 rpm
Maximum Torque
900 Nm @ 1700 rpm
200 Nm @ 1000-3750 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
AWD
RWD
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
5-Speed Manual
Top Speed
250 km/h
150 km/h
0-100 km/h
4.7 sec
15.5 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
20.0 sec
Drive Modes
Low
No
Launch Control
Yes
No
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
4500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio
176 kW/tonne
49.8 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
359.3 Nm/tonne
123.1 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
Black Badge Ghost
Triton Single Cab
Gearbox
8-speed ZF automatic
5-Speed Manual
Drivetrain Layout
All-wheel drive with all-wheel steering
Front-engine, rear-wheel drive
Transfer Case
ATC 13 transfer case
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Electronic differential lock (EDS); no mechanically lockable differential
No
Paddle Shifters
No
No
Final Drive Ratio
2.81:1
4.272
Number of Gears
8
5
Transmission Type
8-speed ZF automatic
Manual
Clutch Type
Torque converter
Single dry plate
Gear Shift Type
Satellite Aided automatic gear selection via column stalk with Low button
Floor-mounted selector
Drivetrain
All-wheel drive
RWD
4WD Engagement
Rolls-Royce all-wheel drive
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
No
No
Gearbox Type
8-speed ZF automatic
5-Speed Manual
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
All-wheel-drive power delivery with active rear-axle steering
4x2
Transmission Speeds
8
5
LSD Available
-
No
Gear Shift Indicator
-
Yes
Front Differential Lock
-
No
Rear Differential Lock
-
No
Spec
Black Badge Ghost
Triton Single Cab
Claimed Mileage
6.33 km/l
12.5 km/l
City Mileage
5.10 km/l
10 km/l
Highway Mileage
8.08 km/l
14.4 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
90 l
75 l
Emission Standard
Euro 6e (B6e)
Euro 5
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Automatic start/stop: Yes
No
Real-world Mileage
6.33 km/l
12.5 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
90
75
Combined Driving Range
570-584 km (calculated from 90 L and 15.4-15.8 l/100 km WLTP)
938
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
822 km
969 km
Range Real World Mixed
576 km
872 km
Spec
Black Badge Ghost
Triton Single Cab
Airbags
8
2
ABS
Four-channel Anti-lock Braking System
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Dynamic Stability Control
Yes
Traction Control
Dynamic Traction Control
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Hill Descent Control
No
Hill Start Assist
Hill Start Assist
Yes
Child Safety Lock
Rear child-safety locks
No
ISOFIX Mounts
ISOFIX child-seat mounts
No
Brake Assist
Dynamic Brake Control
Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
No
Engine Immobiliser
Vehicle immobiliser
Yes
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Front seatbelt warning sensor
Yes
Front Parking Sensors
Park Distance Control, front and rear
No
AEB
Collision Warning with Brake Function; pedestrian/bike warning with brake function
No
BA
Dynamic Brake Control
Yes
Curtain Airbags
Front Head Protection System
No
Driver Airbag
Driver airbag
Yes
EBD
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Vehicle immobiliser
Yes
Hill Hold
Hill Start Assist
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Front-passenger airbag
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
No
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Front and rear three-point pretensioning seatbelts; front force limiters
Yes
Seatbelt Reminder
Front seatbelt warning sensor
Yes
Side Airbags
Front side-impact airbags
No
Stability Control
Dynamic Stability Control
Yes
TCS
Dynamic Traction Control
Yes
Knee Airbag
Active front knee protection
No
ABS EBD
Four-channel Anti-lock Braking System
Yes
Brake Override System
-
Yes
Spec
Black Badge Ghost
Triton Single Cab
Cruise Control
Dynamic Cruise Control; Active Cruise Control fitted to the referenced current vehicle
No
Adaptive Cruise Control
Active Cruise Control
No
Lane Keep Assist
Lane Departure Warning with Active Return
No
Lane Departure Warning
Lane Departure Warning with Active Return
No
Blind Spot Monitoring
Lane Change Warning with Blind Spot Detection
No
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
No
Parking Sensors
Park Distance Control, front and rear
No
Rear View Camera
Rear View Camera
No
360 Degree Camera
Surround View Camera with 3D view
No
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Collision Warning with Brake Function; pedestrian/bike warning with brake function
No
Driver Fatigue Alert
Driver Attention Alert System
No
Traffic Sign Recognition
Speed Limit Information
No
Auto Highbeam
High-Beam Assistance
No
Auto Wipers
Rain-sensing variable-speed windshield wipers
No
Rear Parking Sensors
Park Distance Control, front and rear
No
Reverse Camera
Rear View Camera
No
Adaptive Cruise Control
Active Cruise Control
No
Park Assist
Park Assist and Reversing Assistant
No
Around View Monitor
Surround View Camera with 3D view
No
Blind Spot Warning
Lane Change Warning with Blind Spot Detection
No
Forward Collision Warning
Collision Warning with Brake Function
No
Spec
Black Badge Ghost
Triton Single Cab
Seat Material
Leather, Duality Twill or Bespoke alternatives
Vinyl
Heated Seats
Heated front seats; rear-seat heating available
No
Ventilated Seats
Front and rear seat cooling available
No
Ambient Lighting
Illuminated Fascia with Black Badge infinity motif
No
Steering Wheel Material
Heated full-leather multifunction steering wheel
Urethane
60 40 Split Seat
No
Not Applicable
Driver Seat Adjustment
Heated, electronically adjustable front seat with memory
Manual adjustable
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Heated, electronically adjustable front seat with memory
Manual adjustable
Seat Trim
Technical Carbon and Placed Perforation available
Commercial vinyl
Spec
Black Badge Ghost
Triton Single Cab
Climate Control
Automatic four-zone climate control
Manual air conditioning
Power Windows
Front and rear power windows with one-touch up/down
No
Keyless Entry
Comfort Access keyless entry
No
Push Button Start
Push Button Start
No
Wireless Charging
Wireless smartphone charging
No
Sunroof
No
No
Electric Tailgate
Power open/close luggage compartment
No
Rain Sensing Wipers
Rain-sensing variable-speed windshield wipers
No
AC Type
Automatic four-zone climate control
Manual air conditioning
Spec
Black Badge Ghost
Triton Single Cab
Infotainment System
SPIRIT infotainment operated by touch, controller and voice commands
No factory audio head unit
Apple CarPlay
Apple CarPlay compatibility
No
Android Auto
Android Auto compatibility
No
Bluetooth Connectivity
Bluetooth wireless technology
No
Number of Speakers
16
2
Digital Instrument Cluster
SPIRIT digital instrument interface
Multi-information display
USB Ports
USB Type-C ports
No
Infotainment Screen
10.25-inch Central Information Display with touchscreen and SPIRIT
Not Applicable
Touchscreen
10.25-inch Central Information Display with touchscreen and SPIRIT
Not Applicable
Spec
Black Badge Ghost
Triton Single Cab
LED Headlamps
Rolls-Royce LED headlights
No
Daytime Running Lamps
Series II daytime-running-light treatment
No
Fog Lamps
Front fog lamps
No
Roof Rails
No; vehicle not approved for roof loads
No
Exterior Colour Options
Bespoke colour commissions available
White Solid, Blade Silver Metallic, Graphite Grey Metallic
Headlights
Rolls-Royce LED headlights
No
Panoramic Sunroof
No
No
Spec
Black Badge Ghost
Triton Single Cab
Wading Depth
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Terrain Modes
Not Applicable
No
Locking Differential
Electronic differential lock (EDS); no mechanically lockable differential
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
Rolls-Royce all-wheel drive with all-wheel steering
Not Applicable
Approach Angle
-
30.4 deg
Departure Angle
-
22.8 deg
Breakover Angle
-
23.4 deg
Spec
Black Badge Ghost
Triton Single Cab
Tyre Size
255/35 R22 102Y front and 285/30 R22 104Y rear; 255/40 R21 102Y front and 285/35 R21 105Y rear; 255/45 R20 105Y front and 285/40 R20 108Y rear; 255/45 R20 105V M+S all-round
195 R15C
Front Brake Type
Power-assisted ventilated disc brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear Brake Type
Power-assisted ventilated disc brakes
Drum
Spare Wheel Type
No spare wheel
Full-size steel
Wheel Rim Size
20-, 21- and 22-inch approved fitments; 22-inch part-polished seven-spoke forged Black Badge wheels
15-inch steel
Handbrake Type
Electromechanical parking brake acting on rear discs
Manual lever
Spec
Black Badge Ghost
Triton Single Cab
Front Suspension
Black Badge Planar Suspension with electronic dampers and self-levelling air struts
Double wishbone with coil spring
Rear Suspension
Black Badge Planar Suspension with electronic dampers and self-levelling air struts
Heavy-duty elliptic leaf spring
Spec
Black Badge Ghost
Triton Single Cab
CO2 Emissions
359 g/km
233 g/km
Spec
Black Badge Ghost
Triton Single Cab
Service Plan
4 years / unlimited km
5 years / 90,000 km; 10,000 km intervals
Spec
Black Badge Ghost
Triton Single Cab
Ownership Role
High-power owner-driver expression of the Ghost saloon
New vehicle sold through Mitsubishi Motors South Africa
Pricing Role
Price on application
Official South African recommended retail price
Price Zar
-
499990 ZAR
Starting Price
-
499990
Starting Price Zar
-
499990
Spec
Black Badge Ghost
Triton Single Cab
Warranty
4 years; regional conditions apply
5 years / unlimited km
In depth: how these cars differ
This Black Badge Ghost and Triton Single 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: Black Badge Ghost 100 vs Triton Single Cab 34.
Efficiency index: Black Badge Ghost 29 vs Triton Single Cab 49.
Safety-equipment index: Black Badge Ghost 99 vs Triton Single Cab 32.
Practicality index: Black Badge Ghost 63 vs Triton Single Cab 72.
Ownership-cover index: Black Badge Ghost not separately scored vs Triton Single 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
Black Badge Ghost leads by 30 points
Black Badge Ghost has a large lead in Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index over Triton Single Cab.
Performance
Black Badge Ghost +66
Efficiency
Triton Single Cab +20
Safety
Black Badge Ghost +67
Practicality
Triton Single Cab +9
Large difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Black Badge Ghost
Performance
100/100
Efficiency
29/100
Safety
99/100
Practicality
63/100
Triton Single Cab
Performance
34/100
Efficiency
49/100
Safety
32/100
Practicality
72/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexRolls-Royce Black Badge Ghost
leads the specification evidence index with 76 pts
vs 46 pts for Triton Single Cab
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Black Badge Ghost leads. However, Triton 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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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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