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Tata Curvv vs Mitsubishi Triton Single Cab: the short answer
Curvv holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Triton Single Cab.
Curvv starts ZAR 150,090 cheaperCurvv from ZAR 349,900 · Triton Single Cab from ZAR 499,990
Five key differences
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Specification
Curvv
Triton Single Cab
Maximum Power
Curvv88 kW @ 5500 rpm
Triton Single Cab81 kW @ 4000 rpm
Maximum Torque
Curvv170 Nm @ 1750-4000 rpm
Triton Single Cab200 Nm @ 1000-3750 rpm
Engine Size
Curvv1199 cc
Triton Single Cab2442 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Curvv16.39 km/l
Triton Single Cab12.5 km/l
Ground Clearance
Curvv208 mm
Triton Single Cab200 mm
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Independent editorial assessment
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Tata Curvv
1.2T Accomplished S DCA
Hagalu editorial rating
4.4/5★★★★★★★★★★
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What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Specification evidence leader
Curvv
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Efficiency
Triton Single Cab
Strengths
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower fuel efficiency
Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to:Published Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
Curvv
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Triton Single Cab
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
Curvv
Triton Single Cab
Model Introduced Year
2025
2024
Generation
First-generation South African-market Tata Curvv coupé SUV
Sixth-generation Triton
Facelift History
Introduced with Tata Passenger Vehicles' South African return in 2025; no South African facelift has been announced
Next-Gen Triton launched in South Africa in November 2024.
Facelift Launched Since
2025
Current specification
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
Coupé SUV
Single-cab pickup
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
Active
active
Segment
Mid-size coupé SUV
One-ton single-cab pickup
Vehicle Type
Passenger Car
Light commercial vehicle
Spec
Curvv
Triton Single Cab
Length
4308 mm
5320 mm
Width
1810 mm
1865 mm
Height
1635 mm
1700 mm
Wheelbase
2560 mm
3130 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
208 mm
200 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
180 mm
185 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
44 l
75 l
Boot/Cargo Space
500 l
1904 l
Kerb Weight
1378 kg
1625 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
1788 kg
2570 kg
Payload Capacity
410 kg
945 kg
Towing Capacity
750 kg
0 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
2 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
1 rows
Doors
5 doors
2 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.35 m
6.35 m
Front Headroom
1000 mm
1007 mm
Rear Headroom
910 mm
Not Applicable
Front Legroom
1060 mm
1059 mm
Rear Legroom
880 mm
Not Applicable
Spec
Curvv
Triton Single Cab
Engine
1.2-litre Turbocharged Petrol
2.4-litre Intercooled Turbocharged Diesel
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
4N16
Fuel Type
Petrol
Diesel
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1199 cc
2442 cc
Cylinders
3
4
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Inline
Valves
Not Officially Disclosed
16
Valves per Cylinder
Not Officially Disclosed
4
Aspiration
Turbocharged
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
88 kW @ 5500 rpm
81 kW @ 4000 rpm
Maximum Torque
170 Nm @ 1750-4000 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
FWD
RWD
Transmission
7-Speed DCT
5-Speed Manual
Top Speed
160 km/h
150 km/h
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
15.5 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
20.0 sec
Drive Modes
Eco, City, Sport
No
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
4500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio
63.9 kW/tonne
49.8 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
123.4 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
Curvv
Triton Single Cab
Gearbox
7-Speed DCT
5-Speed Manual
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine, front-wheel drive
Front-engine, rear-wheel drive
LSD Available
No
No
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
No
Paddle Shifters
Standard
No
Final Drive Ratio
4.21
4.272
Number of Gears
7
5
Transmission Type
Dual-clutch Automatic
Manual
Clutch Type
Wet dual-clutch
Single dry plate
Gear Shift Indicator
Standard
Yes
Gear Shift Type
Electronic DCA selector
Floor-mounted selector
Drivetrain
FWD
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
Standard
No
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
No
Gearbox Type
DCT
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
7
5
Spec
Curvv
Triton Single Cab
Claimed Mileage
16.39 km/l
12.5 km/l
City Mileage
11 km/l
10 km/l
Highway Mileage
14.29 km/l
14.4 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
44 l
75 l
Emission Standard
BS VI Phase 2
Euro 5
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
No
No
Real-world Mileage
16.39 km/l
12.5 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
44
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
Curvv
Triton Single Cab
Airbags
6
2
ABS
Standard
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Yes
Traction Control
Not Available
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Standard
No
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Yes
Child Safety Lock
Standard
No
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
No
Brake Assist
Not Available
Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor
iTPMS
No
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Yes
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Standard
Yes
Front Parking Sensors
Standard
No
AEB
Not Available
No
BA
Not Available
Yes
Brake Override System
Not Available
Yes
Curtain Airbags
Standard
No
Driver Airbag
Standard
Yes
EBD
Standard
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Yes
Hill Hold
Standard
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
No
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Standard
Yes
Seatbelt Reminder
Standard
Yes
Side Airbags
Standard
No
Stability Control
Standard
Yes
TCS
Not Available
Yes
Knee Airbag
Not Available
No
ABS EBD
Standard
Yes
Spec
Curvv
Triton Single Cab
Cruise Control
Standard
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
Standard
No
Rear View Camera
Standard
No
360 Degree Camera
Standard
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
Standard
No
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
No
Reverse Camera
Standard
No
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
No
Park Assist
Standard
No
Around View Monitor
Standard
No
Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
No
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
No
Spec
Curvv
Triton Single Cab
Seat Material
Leatherette Seats
Vinyl
Heated Seats
Not Available
No
Ventilated Seats
Standard
No
Ambient Lighting
Standard
No
Steering Wheel Material
Leather-wrapped
Urethane
60 40 Split Seat
Standard
Not Applicable
Driver Seat Adjustment
6 Way Powered Driver Seat
Manual adjustable
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Manual slide, recline and height adjustment
Manual adjustable
Seat Trim
Leatherette Seats
Commercial vinyl
Spec
Curvv
Triton Single Cab
Climate Control
Fully Automatic Temperature Control
Manual air conditioning
Power Windows
All Doors
No
Keyless Entry
Standard
No
Push Button Start
Standard
No
Wireless Charging
Standard
No
Sunroof
Voice Assisted Panoramic Sunroof with Moodlighting
No
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
No
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
No
AC Type
Fully Automatic Temperature Control
Manual air conditioning
Spec
Curvv
Triton Single Cab
Infotainment System
10.25" Touchscreen Infotainment by HARMANTM
No factory audio head unit
Apple CarPlay
Wireless
No
Android Auto
Wireless
No
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
No
Number of Speakers
5
2
Digital Instrument Cluster
10.25" digital Instrument Cluster
Multi-information display
USB Ports
Standard
No
Infotainment Screen
10.25-inch
Not Applicable
Touchscreen
10.25-inch
Not Applicable
Spec
Curvv
Triton Single Cab
LED Headlamps
Standard
No
Daytime Running Lamps
Connected LED DRLs
No
Fog Lamps
Standard
No
Roof Rails
Not Available
No
Exterior Colour Options
Pristine White, Daytona Grey, Pure Grey, Gold Essence, Opera Blue, Nitro Crimson
White Solid, Blade Silver Metallic, Graphite Grey Metallic
Headlights
Standard
No
Panoramic Sunroof
Standard
No
Spec
Curvv
Triton Single Cab
Approach Angle
25.4 deg
30.4 deg
Departure Angle
29.3 deg
22.8 deg
Wading Depth
450 mm
Not Applicable
Terrain Modes
Not Available
No
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
25.8 deg
23.4 deg
Spec
Curvv
Triton Single Cab
Tyre Size
215/55 R18
195 R15C
Front Brake Type
Front Disc
Ventilated disc
Rear Brake Type
Rear Drum
Drum
Spare Wheel Type
Steel spare wheel, 215/65 R16
Full-size steel
Wheel Rim Size
18-inch
15-inch steel
Handbrake Type
Manual handbrake
Manual lever
Spec
Curvv
Triton Single Cab
Front Suspension
Independent, Lower Wishbone, McPherson Strut with Coil Spring & Anti Roll Bar
Double wishbone with coil spring
Rear Suspension
Semi Independent Twist Blade with Panhard Rod & Coil Spring
Heavy-duty elliptic leaf spring
Spec
Curvv
Triton Single Cab
CO2 Emissions
145 g/km
233 g/km
Spec
Curvv
Triton Single Cab
Service Plan
3 years / 45,000 km
5 years / 90,000 km; 10,000 km intervals
Spec
Curvv
Triton Single Cab
Ownership Role
New passenger vehicle
New vehicle sold through Mitsubishi Motors South Africa
Price Zar
449900 ZAR
499990 ZAR
Pricing Role
Recommended retail price
Official South African recommended retail price
Starting Price
449900
499990
Starting Price Zar
449900
499990
Spec
Curvv
Triton Single Cab
Warranty
5 years / 125,000 km
5 years / unlimited km
In depth: how these cars differ
This Curvv 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: Curvv 39 vs Triton Single Cab 34.
Efficiency index: Curvv 63 vs Triton Single Cab 49.
Safety-equipment index: Curvv 86 vs Triton Single Cab 32.
Practicality index: Curvv 61 vs Triton Single Cab 72.
Ownership-cover index: Curvv 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
Curvv leads by 16 points
Curvv 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
Curvv
Performance
39/100
Efficiency
63/100
Safety
86/100
Practicality
61/100
Triton Single Cab
Performance
34/100
Efficiency
49/100
Safety
32/100
Practicality
72/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexTata Curvv
leads the specification evidence index with 62 pts
vs 46 pts for Triton Single Cab
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Curvv 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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A reliable five-year total cannot be calculated from catalogue data alone. Add the exact purchase and finance cost, fuel or electricity, insurance quotes, scheduled servicing, tyres and expected resale value. Check whether the selected derivative includes a service or maintenance plan.
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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