Isuzu D-Max Extended Cab vs Mitsubishi Triton Single Cab

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.

Isuzu D-Max Extended Cab in South Africa

Isuzu D-Max Extended Cab

3.0 DDi Extended Cab LSE AT Diesel 6-Speed Automatic Current
ZAR 700,760 ex-showroom
⚡ 110 kW 🔧 350 Nm ⛽ 12.7 km/l
VS
Mitsubishi Triton Single Cab in South Africa

Mitsubishi Triton Single Cab

2.4L 4x2 GL M/T Diesel 5-Speed Manual Current
ZAR 499,990 ex-showroom
⚡ 81 kW 🔧 200 Nm ⛽ 12.5 km/l
Add a 3rd car

At a Glance — Who Wins What

Performance D-Max Extended Cab
Fuel Economy D-Max Extended Cab
🛡 Safety D-Max Extended Cab
📦 Practicality D-Max Extended Cab
🔑 Ownership Not enough comparable data
Triton Single Cab starts ZAR 4,710 cheaper D-Max Extended Cab from ZAR 504,700 · Triton Single Cab from ZAR 499,990

Key Specs Side by Side

The specs that matter most — highlighted where one car leads.

Spec D-Max Extended Cab Triton Single Cab
Maximum Power 110 kW @ 3600 rpm 81 kW @ 4000 rpm
Maximum Torque 350 Nm 200 Nm @ 1000-3750 rpm
Engine Size 3000 cc 2442 cc
Combined Fuel Economy 12.7 km/l 12.5 km/l
Ground Clearance 232 mm 200 mm
Boot / Load Bay - 1904 l
Airbags 3 2
Kerb Weight 1930 kg 1625 kg
Seating Capacity 4 seats 2 seats
Warranty 5 years / 120 000 km 5 years / unlimited km

= leads in this spec

The Bottom Line

D-Max Extended Cab has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Triton Single Cab remains close.

Where They Actually Differ

Performance D-Max Extended Cab +14 pts
Efficiency D-Max Extended Cab +1 pts
Safety D-Max Extended Cab +22 pts
Practicality D-Max Extended Cab +9 pts

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

Catalogue-index leader

D-Max Extended Cab

Strengths
  • More powerful engine output
  • Better fuel efficiency
  • Stronger listed safety equipment
  • Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
  • No obvious weak spots to flag.
Best suited to: Published Performance Published Efficiency Published Practicality

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

Which One's Right for You?

D-Max Extended Cab

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
  • Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
  • Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures

Triton Single Cab

  • Buyers who prefer this derivative's confirmed specification mix

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec D-Max Extended Cab Triton Single 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.
Facelift Launched Since Original current-generation version Current specification
Facelift Version Ending Current Current
Body Style Extended Cab pickup Single-cab pickup
Body Type Cab Single/extended/double cab as per derivative name -
Color Note Colour availability changes by model year, production batch and dealer stock, check the current colour selector before ordering. -
Dealer Stock Note Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup -
Gross Combined Mass Kg 6000 kg -
Model Year MY26 2026
Production Status published active
Segment Pickup One-ton single-cab pickup
Tare Mass Kg 1930 kg -
Vehicle Type Pickup Light commercial vehicle
Spec D-Max Extended Cab Triton Single Cab
Length 5333 mm 5320 mm
Width 1870 mm 1865 mm
Height 1790 mm 1700 mm
Wheelbase 3125 mm 3130 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 232 mm 200 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 76 l 75 l
Kerb Weight 1930 kg 1625 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 3000 kg 2570 kg
Payload Capacity 1005 kg 945 kg
Towing Capacity 3500 kg 0 kg
Seating Capacity 4 seats 2 seats
Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Minimum Turning Radius 12.5 m 6.35 m
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) - Not Officially Disclosed
Boot/Cargo Space - 1904 l
Number of Rows - 1 rows
Front Headroom - 1007 mm
Rear Headroom - Not Applicable
Front Legroom - 1059 mm
Rear Legroom - Not Applicable

Source-backed Catalogue Index

A transparent specification index shown only when every vehicle clears the minimum comparable-data threshold.

Weighted / 100
Catalogue-index readout

D-Max Extended Cab leads by 12 points

D-Max Extended Cab has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Triton Single Cab remains close.

Index leader 60 /100
Lead 12 points
Data 62% source coverage
60
#1 Index leader

D-Max Extended Cab

62% source coverage 1 strong categories
Best at Practicality 81 Check Efficiency 50
Performance 55
Efficiency 50
Safety 54
Practicality 81
Leads by 12 points
48
#2

Triton Single Cab

75% source coverage 1 strong categories
Best at Practicality 72 Check Safety 32
Performance 41
Efficiency 49
Safety 32
Practicality 72
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance D-Max Extended Cab +14 Efficiency D-Max Extended Cab +1 Safety D-Max Extended Cab +22 Practicality D-Max Extended Cab +9

Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.

Why this score View full breakdown
Catalogue-index leader

D-Max Extended Cab

Performance 55/100
Efficiency 50/100
Safety 54/100
Practicality 81/100

Triton Single Cab

Performance 41/100
Efficiency 49/100
Safety 32/100
Practicality 72/100

How to Read This Comparison

🏆 Isuzu D-Max Extended Cab leads the catalogue index with 60 pts vs 48 pts for Triton Single Cab

In Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index, D-Max Extended Cab 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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Questions Buyers Usually Ask

There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the exact South African derivatives on price, safety equipment, space, powertrain and ownership cover. The category indicators summarise published catalogue data; they are not a road test or customer rating.

Compare the published consumption or mileage rows for the exact derivatives using the same unit and test basis. A catalogue figure is useful for like-for-like comparison, but traffic, speed, load, weather and driving style can change actual fuel use.

Compare only equipment explicitly listed for each derivative, including airbags, stability control and driver-assistance systems. Confirm the exact trim with the manufacturer, and treat any independent crash-test result separately because equipment and ratings can differ by market.

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.

Compare the published power, torque and 0–100 km/h rows when they are available for both exact derivatives. Vehicle weight, gearing and power delivery also matter, so catalogue outputs alone do not establish real-world overtaking or response.

Hagalu does not publish a guaranteed resale winner. Depreciation depends on age, mileage, condition, derivative, colour, supply and demand. Compare several current used-market listings and obtain trade-in valuations for equivalent examples before relying on a resale estimate.

Check the exact derivatives for drive type, ground clearance, tyres, approach and departure angles, wading depth and low-range gearing where officially disclosed. SUV styling or all-wheel drive alone does not prove that a vehicle is suitable for demanding off-road use.

Calculate each exact derivative using your monthly distance and a current fuel or electricity price, then add finance, insurance, scheduled service, tyres and licence costs. Hagalu does not claim a fixed monthly saving without those buyer-specific inputs.

It is worth more only when the exact price difference buys equipment, space, performance or ownership cover that matters to you. Compare like-for-like lifecycle states and derivatives; a current offer and a historical last-listed price are not directly equivalent.

In Depth — Breaking It All Down

This D-Max Extended Cab and Triton Single 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.

Performance index: D-Max Extended Cab 55 vs Triton Single Cab 41.

Efficiency index: D-Max Extended Cab 50 vs Triton Single Cab 49.

Safety-equipment index: D-Max Extended Cab 54 vs Triton Single Cab 32.

Practicality index: D-Max Extended Cab 81 vs Triton Single Cab 72.

Ownership-cover index: D-Max Extended Cab 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.