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Triton Single Cab
Strengths
Nothing stands out clearly here.
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower fuel efficiency
Fewer listed safety features
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:General Use
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Triton Single Cab
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Spec
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up
Triton Single Cab
Model Introduced Year
2026
2024
Generation
First South African Bolero MaXX Pik-Up range, launched on 11 August 2026 as a model line distinct from the earlier Bolero Maxitruck
Sixth-generation Triton
Facelift History
New South African model line; not a facelift of the historical Bolero Maxitruck record
Next-Gen Triton launched in South Africa in November 2024.
Facelift Launched Since
2026
Current specification
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
Pickup
Single-cab pickup
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
Active
active
Segment
Commercial Pickup
One-ton single-cab pickup
Vehicle Type
Pickup
Light commercial vehicle
Spec
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up
Triton Single Cab
Length
5345 mm
5320 mm
Width
1800 mm
1865 mm
Height
1895 mm
1700 mm
Wheelbase
3290 mm
3130 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
200 mm
200 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
175 mm
185 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 l
75 l
Boot/Cargo Space
3569 l
1904 l
Kerb Weight
1780 kg
1625 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
3480 kg
2570 kg
Payload Capacity
1700 kg
945 kg
Towing Capacity
0 kg
0 kg
Seating Capacity
3 seats
2 seats
Number of Rows
1 rows
1 rows
Doors
2 doors
2 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
7.0 m
6.35 m
Front Headroom
1025 mm
1007 mm
Rear Headroom
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Front Legroom
1010 mm
1059 mm
Rear Legroom
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up
Triton Single Cab
Engine
2.5-litre Turbocharged Diesel
2.4-litre Intercooled Turbocharged Diesel
Engine Code
m2Di
4N16
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
2523 cc
2442 cc
Cylinders
4
4
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Inline
Valves
8
16
Valves per Cylinder
2
4
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Direct Injection
Common Rail Direct Injection
Compression Ratio
18.6:1
15.2:1
Bore
88.9 mm
86 mm
Stroke
101.6 mm
105.1 mm
Maximum Power
60 kW @ 3200 rpm
81 kW @ 4000 rpm
Maximum Torque
220 Nm @ 1400-2200 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
RWD
RWD
Transmission
5-Speed Manual
5-Speed Manual
Top Speed
80 km/h
150 km/h
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
15.5 sec
Quarter Mile
22.9 sec
20.0 sec
Drive Modes
No
No
Launch Control
No
No
Rev Limiter
4000 rpm
4500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio
33.7 kW/tonne
49.8 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
123.6 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
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up
Triton Single Cab
Gearbox
5-Speed Manual
5-Speed Manual
Drivetrain Layout
Front Engine, Rear-Wheel Drive
Front-engine, rear-wheel drive
LSD Available
Not Applicable
No
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
No
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
No
Final Drive Ratio
Not Available
4.272
Number of Gears
5
5
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Clutch Type
Single Plate Dry
Single dry plate
Gear Shift Indicator
Standard
Yes
Gear Shift Type
Floor-Mounted Manual
Floor-mounted selector
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel Drive
RWD
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
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
Not Applicable
No
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
No
Gearbox Type
Synchromesh Manual
5-Speed Manual
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
4x2
4x2
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
No
Transmission Speeds
5
5
Spec
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up
Triton Single Cab
Claimed Mileage
17.2 km/l
12.5 km/l
City Mileage
14.4 km/l
10 km/l
Highway Mileage
20.2 km/l
14.4 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 l
75 l
Emission Standard
BS VI
Euro 5
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Available
No
Real-world Mileage
17.2 km/l
12.5 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
60
75
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
938
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
969 km
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
872 km
Spec
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up
Triton Single Cab
Airbags
0
2
ABS
Standard
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Not Available
Yes
Traction Control
Not Available
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
No
Hill Start Assist
Not Available
Yes
Child Safety Lock
Not Applicable
No
ISOFIX Mounts
Not Applicable
No
Brake Assist
Not Available
Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Not Available
No
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Yes
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Standard
Yes
Front Parking Sensors
Not Available
No
AEB
Not Available
No
BA
Not Available
Yes
Brake Override System
Not Available
Yes
Curtain Airbags
Not Available
No
Driver Airbag
Not Available
Yes
EBD
Standard
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Yes
Hill Hold
Not Available
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Not Available
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
No
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Available
Yes
Seatbelt Reminder
Standard
Yes
Side Airbags
Not Available
No
Stability Control
Not Available
Yes
TCS
Not Available
Yes
Knee Airbag
Not Available
No
ABS EBD
Standard
Yes
Spec
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up
Triton Single Cab
Cruise Control
Not Available
No
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
No
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
No
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
No
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Available
No
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
No
Parking Sensors
Rear
No
Rear View Camera
Not Available
No
360 Degree Camera
Not Available
No
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Available
No
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
No
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
No
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
No
Auto Wipers
Not Available
No
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
No
Reverse Camera
Not Available
No
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
No
Park Assist
Not Available
No
Around View Monitor
Not Available
No
Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
No
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
No
Spec
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up
Triton Single Cab
Seat Material
Stain-resistant fabric
Vinyl
Heated Seats
Not Available
No
Ventilated Seats
Not Available
No
Ambient Lighting
Not Available
No
Steering Wheel Material
Urethane
Urethane
60 40 Split Seat
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Driver Seat Adjustment
Recline, reach and height adjustment
Manual adjustable
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Fixed
Manual adjustable
Seat Trim
Stain-resistant fabric
Commercial vinyl
Spec
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up
Triton Single Cab
Climate Control
Manual
Manual air conditioning
Power Windows
Not Available
No
Keyless Entry
Not Available
No
Push Button Start
Not Available
No
Wireless Charging
Not Available
No
Sunroof
Not Available
No
Electric Tailgate
Not Applicable
No
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
No
AC Type
Manual
Manual air conditioning
Spec
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up
Triton Single Cab
Infotainment System
Not Available
No factory audio head unit
Apple CarPlay
Not Available
No
Android Auto
Not Available
No
Bluetooth Connectivity
Not Available
No
Number of Speakers
Not Available
2
Digital Instrument Cluster
Standard
Multi-information display
USB Ports
Not Available
No
Infotainment Screen
Not Available
Not Applicable
Touchscreen
Not Available
Not Applicable
Spec
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up
Triton Single Cab
LED Headlamps
Not Available
No
Daytime Running Lamps
Not Available
No
Fog Lamps
Not Available
No
Roof Rails
Not Applicable
No
Exterior Colour Options
White
White Solid, Blade Silver Metallic, Graphite Grey Metallic
Headlights
Not Available
No
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
No
Spec
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up
Triton Single Cab
Approach Angle
Not Available
30.4 deg
Departure Angle
Not Available
22.8 deg
Wading Depth
Not Available
Not Applicable
Terrain Modes
Not Applicable
No
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
Not Available
23.4 deg
Spec
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up
Triton Single Cab
Tyre Size
7 R16 LT
195 R15C
Front Brake Type
Disc
Ventilated disc
Rear Brake Type
Drum
Drum
Spare Wheel Type
Full-Size
Full-size steel
Wheel Rim Size
7 R16 LT
15-inch steel
Handbrake Type
Manual
Manual lever
Spec
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up
Triton Single Cab
Front Suspension
Leaf Spring
Double wishbone with coil spring
Rear Suspension
Leaf Spring
Heavy-duty elliptic leaf spring
Spec
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up
Triton Single Cab
CO2 Emissions
Not Available
233 g/km
Spec
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up
Triton Single Cab
Service Plan
Optional
5 years / 90,000 km; 10,000 km intervals
Spec
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up
Triton Single Cab
Ownership Role
long-deck heavy-duty flagship
New vehicle sold through Mitsubishi Motors South Africa
Price Zar
259000 ZAR
499990 ZAR
Pricing Role
top
Official South African recommended retail price
Starting Price
259000
499990
Starting Price Zar
259000
499990
Spec
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up
Triton Single Cab
Warranty
4 years / 120000 km
5 years / unlimited km
In depth: how these cars differ
This Bolero MaXX Pik-Up 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: Bolero MaXX Pik-Up 38 vs Triton Single Cab 34.
Efficiency index: Bolero MaXX Pik-Up 69 vs Triton Single Cab 49.
Safety-equipment index: Bolero MaXX Pik-Up 88 vs Triton Single Cab 32.
Practicality index: Bolero MaXX Pik-Up 78 vs Triton Single Cab 72.
Ownership-cover index: Bolero MaXX Pik-Up 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
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up leads by 21 points
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Triton Single Cab.
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Bolero MaXX Pik-Up
Performance
38/100
Efficiency
69/100
Safety
88/100
Practicality
78/100
Triton Single Cab
Performance
34/100
Efficiency
49/100
Safety
32/100
Practicality
72/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexMahindra Bolero MaXX Pik-Up
leads the specification evidence index with 67 pts
vs 46 pts for Triton Single Cab
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Bolero MaXX Pik-Up 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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