Isuzu D-Max Extended Cab vs Mitsubishi Triton Single Cab

A proper head-to-head in South Africa — compare price, performance, fuel economy or electric range, safety and the details that shape long-term ownership.

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

Decision summary

Isuzu D-Max Extended Cab vs Mitsubishi Triton Single Cab: the short answer

D-Max Extended Cab holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Triton Single Cab.

Triton Single Cab starts ZAR 10 cheaper D-Max Extended Cab from ZAR 500,000 · Triton Single Cab from ZAR 499,990

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification D-Max Extended Cab Triton Single Cab
Maximum Power D-Max Extended Cab110 kW @ 3600 rpm Triton Single Cab81 kW @ 4000 rpm
Maximum Torque D-Max Extended Cab350 Nm Triton Single Cab200 Nm @ 1000-3750 rpm
Engine Size D-Max Extended Cab3000 cc Triton Single Cab2442 cc
Combined Fuel Economy D-Max Extended Cab12.7 km/l Triton Single Cab12.5 km/l
Ground Clearance D-Max Extended Cab232 mm Triton Single Cab200 mm

Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

Specification evidence 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 active 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
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) 220 mm 185 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 76 l 75 l
Boot/Cargo Space 1000 l 1904 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
Number of Rows 1 rows 1 rows
Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Minimum Turning Radius 12.5 m 6.35 m
Front Headroom 1005 mm 1007 mm
Rear Headroom 900 mm Not Applicable
Front Legroom 1060 mm 1059 mm
Rear Legroom 700 mm Not Applicable

In depth: how these cars differ

This D-Max Extended Cab 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: D-Max Extended Cab 61 vs Triton Single Cab 34.

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 88 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.

Specification Evidence Index

A transparent comparison of published catalogue fields. This is not a road-test score, owner rating or editorial review rating, and it appears only when every vehicle clears the same comparable-data threshold.

Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout

D-Max Extended Cab leads by 18 points

D-Max Extended Cab holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Triton Single Cab.

Evidence leader 64 /100
Lead 18 points
Data 75% source coverage
64
#1 Evidence leader

D-Max Extended Cab

75% source coverage 1 strong categories
Best at Practicality 88 Check Efficiency 50
Performance 61
Efficiency 50
Safety 54
Practicality 88
Leads by 18 points
46
#2

Triton Single Cab

79% source coverage 1 strong categories
Best at Practicality 72 Check Safety 32
Performance 34
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 +27 Efficiency D-Max Extended Cab +1 Safety D-Max Extended Cab +22 Practicality D-Max Extended Cab +16

Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

D-Max Extended Cab

Performance 61/100
Efficiency 50/100
Safety 54/100
Practicality 88/100

Triton Single Cab

Performance 34/100
Efficiency 49/100
Safety 32/100
Practicality 72/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index Isuzu D-Max Extended Cab leads the specification evidence index with 64 pts vs 46 pts for Triton Single Cab

In Hagalu's specification evidence 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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D-Max Extended Cab vs Triton Single Cab questions

There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the models and available derivatives in South Africa 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.