A proper head-to-head in South Africa — we cover price, performance,
petrol economy, safety and what it'll actually cost you to own each one long term.
D-Max Extended Cab starts ZAR 135,290 cheaperD-Max Extended Cab from ZAR 504,700 · Triton Double Cab from ZAR 639,990
Key Specs Side by Side
The specs that matter most — highlighted where one car leads.
Spec
D-Max Extended Cab
Triton Double Cab
Maximum Power
110 kW @ 3600 rpm
150 kW @ 3500 rpm
Maximum Torque
350 Nm
470 Nm @ 1500-2750 rpm
Engine Size
3000 cc
2442 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
12.7 km/l
11.9 km/l
Ground Clearance
232 mm
228 mm
Boot / Load Bay
-
1262 l
Airbags
3
7
Kerb Weight
1930 kg
2035 kg
Seating Capacity
4 seats
5 seats
Warranty
5 years / 120 000 km
5 years / unlimited km
= leads in this spec
The Bottom Line
Triton Double Cab holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over D-Max Extended Cab.
Where They Actually Differ
Performance
Triton Double Cab
+20 pts
Efficiency
D-Max Extended Cab
+3 pts
Safety
Triton Double Cab
+41 pts
Practicality
Triton Double Cab
+9 pts
What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
D-Max Extended Cab
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Fewer listed safety features
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Efficiency
Catalogue-index 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?
D-Max Extended Cab
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
Spec
D-Max Extended Cab
Triton Double Cab
Model Introduced Year
Current local generation year not confirmed
2024
Generation
Current South African D-Max Extended Cab listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data.
Sixth-generation Triton
Facelift History
Model-year updates can affect trim, wheels, screens, safety equipment and colours. Use the latest South African price list when checking a specific vehicle.
Next-Gen Triton launched in South Africa in November 2024; Bi-Turbo added in 2026.
Facelift Launched Since
Original current-generation version
Current specification
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
Extended Cab pickup
Double-cab pickup
Body Type Cab
Single/extended/double cab as per derivative name
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Color Note
Colour availability changes by model year, production batch and dealer stock, check the current colour selector before ordering.
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Dealer Stock Note
Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup
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Gross Combined Mass Kg
6000 kg
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Model Year
MY26
2026
Production Status
published
active
Segment
Pickup
One-ton double-cab pickup
Tare Mass Kg
1930 kg
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Vehicle Type
Pickup
Light commercial vehicle
Spec
D-Max Extended Cab
Triton Double Cab
Length
5333 mm
5360 mm
Width
1870 mm
1930 mm
Height
1790 mm
1815 mm
Wheelbase
3125 mm
3130 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
232 mm
228 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
76 l
75 l
Kerb Weight
1930 kg
2035 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
3000 kg
3020 kg
Payload Capacity
1005 kg
985 kg
Towing Capacity
3500 kg
3500 kg
Seating Capacity
4 seats
5 seats
Doors
2 doors
4 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
12.5 m
6.35 m
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
-
195 mm
Boot/Cargo Space
-
1262 l
Number of Rows
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2 rows
Front Headroom
-
1000 mm
Rear Headroom
-
972 mm
Front Legroom
-
1059 mm
Rear Legroom
-
857 mm
Spec
D-Max Extended Cab
Triton Double Cab
Front Track Width
Not Applicable
-
Rear Track Width
Not Applicable
-
Front Suspension
High Mounting
Double wishbone with coil spring
Rear Suspension
Leaf Spring Overslung
Elliptic leaf spring
Front Spring Type
High Mounting
-
Rear Spring Type
Leaf Spring Overslung
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Shock Absorber Type
Twintube Gas Pressurised
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Front Suspension Type
High Mounting
Double wishbone with coil spring
Gross Axle Mass Front Kg
1450 kg
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Gross Axle Mass Rear Kg
1910 kg
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MagneRide Damping
Not Available
-
Rear Axle Type
Leaf Spring Overslung
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Rear Suspension Type
Leaf Spring Overslung
Elliptic leaf spring
Shock Absorbers
Twintube Gas Pressurised
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Suspension
High Mounting
-
Suspension Height
High Ride
-
Track Front Rear Mm
1570 / 1570
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Spec
D-Max Extended Cab
Triton Double Cab
Load Bed Length
1805 mm
-
Load Bed Width
1530 mm
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Climate Control
Automatic, Dual Zone
Dual-zone automatic
Power Windows
Not Available
Front and rear
Keyless Entry
Not Available
Yes
Push Button Start
Not Available
Yes
Wireless Charging
Wireless
Yes
Sunroof
Not Available
No
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
No
Automatic Headlamps
LED
-
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Yes
Boot Space Seats Folded
Not Applicable
-
AC Type
Automatic, Dual Zone
Dual-zone automatic
Adaptive Dampers
Not Available
-
Climate Zones
Automatic, Dual Zone
-
Front Armrest
Centre console
-
Fuel Consumption Combined
7.9
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Performance Data Logger
Not Available
-
Rev Matching
Not Available
-
Seat Type
Partial Leather
-
Side Steps
Std, Black
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Spare Wheel
Alloy 18 x 7.5J-33
Full-size
Air Conditioning
Automatic, Dual Zone
Dual-zone automatic
Battery Preconditioning
Not Available
-
Centre Console
Standard
-
Diff Lock
Not Available
-
Difflock
Not Available
-
Front Bumper
Body Colour
-
Front Diff Lock
Not Available
-
Intelligent Battery System
Not Available
-
Load Bed Light
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
-
Loadbox Depth Mm
490 mm
-
Loadbox Length Mm
1805 mm
-
Loadbox Rope Hooks
Not Available
-
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
4
-
Loadbox Width Mm
1530 mm
-
Manual Aircon
Automatic, Dual Zone
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Oil Pan Guard
Standard
-
One Pedal Driving
Not Available
-
Rear Bumper
Body Colour
-
Rear Diff Lock
Not Available
-
Rear Electric Motor
Not Available
-
Rear Final Drive Ratio
3.727
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Rear Step Bumper
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
-
Regenerative Braking Levels
Not Available
-
Rim Size
Alloy 18 x 7.5J-33
18-inch metallic black alloy
Side Step
Standard/available
-
Sonar
Front & Rear
-
Sound System
6
6
Source Model Column
3.0 DDI LSE A/T 4X2
-
Sport Plus Mode
Not Available
-
Tailgate Lock
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
-
Tie Down Hooks
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
-
Tow Bar Type
Bakkie towing support
-
Towbar
Std (3.5T)
-
TPMS
Standard
Yes
Trailer Hitch
Bakkie towing support
-
Trailer Stability Assist
Bakkie towing support
-
Trim Level
flagship
-
Variant Role
Flagship / premium derivative
-
Vehicle To Grid
Not Available
-
Vehicle To Load
Not Available
-
Water Depth Protection Mm
800 mm
-
Spec
D-Max Extended Cab
Triton Double Cab
Engine
Not Officially Disclosed
2.4-litre Twin Turbocharged Diesel
Engine Code
4JJ3
4N16
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
3000 cc
2442 cc
Cylinders
4
4
Cylinder Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
Inline
Valves
16
16
Valves per Cylinder
4
4
Aspiration
Not Officially Disclosed
Twin Turbocharged
Fuel System
Not Officially Disclosed
Common Rail Direct Injection
Compression Ratio
16.3:1
15.2:1
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
86 mm
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
105.1 mm
Maximum Power
110 kW @ 3600 rpm
150 kW @ 3500 rpm
Maximum Torque
350 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
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD
Transmission
6-Speed Automatic
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
Not Officially Disclosed
Normal, Eco, Gravel, Mud, Sand, Rock, Snow
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
4500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio
57 kW/tonne
73.7 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
181.3 Nm/tonne
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
D-Max Extended Cab
Triton Double Cab
Gearbox
Automatic
6-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
Not Applicable
Front-engine, selectable four-wheel drive
LSD Available
Not Applicable
Active Limited Slip Differential (brake control)
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Super Select 4WD-II
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Rear differential lock
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
No
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
4.272
Number of Gears
6
6
Transmission Type
6 Speed Automatic
Automatic
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Torque converter
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Applicable
Yes
Gear Shift Type
Automatic
Floor-mounted selector
Drivetrain
Not Applicable
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 Applicable
No
Differential Type Front
Not Available
-
Differential Type Rear
Not Available
-
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
No
Gear Ratio 1st
3.600
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Gear Ratio 2nd
2.090
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Gear Ratio 3rd
1.488
-
Gear Ratio 4th
1.000
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Gear Ratio 5th
0.687
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Gear Ratio 6th
0.580
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Gear Ratio Reverse
3.732
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Gearbox Type
Automatic
6-Speed Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
2.566
Low Range
Not Applicable
Yes
Axle Layout
Not Applicable
4x4
Rear Differential Lock
Standard
Yes
Transfer Case Guard
Not Available
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Transmission Speeds
6
6
Spec
D-Max Extended Cab
Triton Double Cab
Claimed Mileage
12.7 km/l
11.9 km/l
City Mileage
10.3 km/l
9.5 km/l
Highway Mileage
14.9 km/l
13.7 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
76 l
75 l
Emission Standard
Not Applicable
Euro 5
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
17 litres l
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
No
Real-world Mileage
12.7 km/l
11.9 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
76
75
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
893
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
923 km
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
83 km
Spec
D-Max Extended Cab
Triton Double Cab
Airbags
3
7
ABS
Standard
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Not Available
Yes
Traction Control
Standard
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Yes
Hill Start Assist
Not Available
Yes
Child Safety Lock
Not Available
Yes
ISOFIX Mounts
Not Available
Yes
Brake Assist
Not Available
Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Yes
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Not Available
Yes
Front Parking Sensors
Standard
Yes
AEB
Not Available
Yes
BA
Not Available
Yes
Brake Override System
Not Available
Yes
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Yes
Driver Airbag
Not Available
Yes
EBD
Standard
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Yes
Hill Hold
Not Available
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Not Available
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Yes
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Available
Yes
Seatbelt Reminder
Not Available
Yes
Side Airbags
Not Available
Yes
Stability Control
Not Available
Yes
TCS
Standard
Yes
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard
-
Knee Airbag
Driver
Yes
ABS EBD
Standard
Yes
Front Side Airbags
Standard
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Spec
D-Max Extended Cab
Triton Double Cab
Cruise Control
Standard
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Yes
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
No
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
No
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Yes
Parking Sensors
Front & Rear
Yes
Rear View Camera
Standard
Yes
360 Degree Camera
Not Available
Yes
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Available
Yes
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
No
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
No
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
Yes
Auto Lights
LED
-
Auto Wipers
Not Available
Yes
EV Mode
Not Available
-
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Yes
Reverse Camera
Standard
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Yes
Park Assist
Not Available
No
Around View Monitor
Not Available
Yes
Blind Spot Warning
Standard
Yes
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Yes
Parking Distance Sensors
Front & Rear
-
Parking Sensor
Front & Rear
-
Rear View Camera
Standard
-
Reverse Camera Type
Standard
-
Reversing Camera
Standard
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Spec
D-Max Extended Cab
Triton Double Cab
Seat Material
Partial Leather
Leather
Heated Seats
Not Applicable
No
Ventilated Seats
Not Applicable
No
Ambient Lighting
Not Applicable
No
Front Armrest
Centre console
-
Front Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
-
Rear Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
-
Steering Wheel Material
Leather
Leather
Interior Colour Options
3
-
60 40 Split Seat
Not Applicable
Yes
Driver Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
Power adjustable
Fabric Seats
Partial Leather
-
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
Manual adjustable
Interior Courtesy Lamps
Cabin trim, seating material, screen layout and driver-assistance equipment vary by derivative. Compare the chosen D-Max Extended Cab grade before assuming a feature is included.
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Catalogue-index leader
Triton Double Cab
Performance
75/100
Efficiency
47/100
Safety
95/100
Practicality
90/100
D-Max Extended Cab
Performance
55/100
Efficiency
50/100
Safety
54/100
Practicality
81/100
How to Read This Comparison
🏆Mitsubishi Triton Double Cab
leads the catalogue index with 78 pts
vs 60 pts for D-Max Extended Cab
In Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index, Triton Double Cab leads. However, D-Max Extended 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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In Depth — Breaking It All Down
This D-Max Extended Cab and Triton Double Cab comparison uses the exact South African derivatives selected above. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.
Ownership-cover index: D-Max Extended Cab not separately scored vs Triton Double Cab not separately scored.
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