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.
Includes a historical vehicle
Current, upcoming and historical vehicles can be compared side by side. Historical records keep their verified specifications, while price labels show last-listed context rather than current new-car availability.
Rolls-Royce Dawn vs Toyota Hilux Single Cab: the short answer
Dawn and Hilux Single Cab are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
Swipe sideways to compare every column
Specification
Dawn
Hilux Single Cab
Maximum Power
Dawn420 kW @ 5250-6000 rpm
Hilux Single Cab110 kW @ 3400 rpm
Maximum Torque
Dawn820 Nm @ 1600-4750 rpm
Hilux Single Cab400 Nm
Engine Size
Dawn6592 cc
Hilux Single Cab2393 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Dawn6.99 km/l
Hilux Single Cab13.2 km/l
Ground Clearance
Dawn149 mm
Hilux Single Cab269 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Independent editorial assessment
Hagalu editorial ratings
When a variant is selected, its rating out of five applies only to that exact derivative; a model-range review is not inherited. Editorial ratings are separate from the Specification Evidence Index out of 100 and are not customer ratings.
Rolls-Royce Dawn
Dawn
Hagalu editorial ratingNot yet rated
No complete editorial rating is published for this exact variant. This is not a zero score.
Not yet rated means a complete review is not published; it does not mean the vehicle scored zero. Read the rating methodology.
What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Dawn
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Fewer listed safety features
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Performance
Specification evidence leader
Hilux Single Cab
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger listed safety equipment
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Best suited to:Published EfficiencyPublished Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
Dawn
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Hilux Single Cab
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
Full Specs, Side by Side
Open a category, then swipe sideways to compare every column
Archived cars use verified historical spec records. Rows remain comparable; unavailable historical values are shown plainly rather than estimated.
Spec
Dawn
Hilux Single Cab
Model Introduced Year
2016
2020
Generation
Dawn four-seat convertible; this archive profile uses the MY17 World specification corroborated by a February 2018 South African road test.
Eighth-generation Hilux Single Cab in Toyota South Africa's current range
Facelift History
The MY17 configuration is kept separate from the 2015 launch specification, which published different length, torque, acceleration, consumption and CO2 figures.
Current eighth-generation Toyota South Africa Hilux range
Facelift Launched Since
2017
2025
Facelift Version Ending
2023
Current South African specification
Body Style
Convertible
Pickup
Model Year
2017
2026
Production Status
discontinued
active
Segment
Ultra-luxury convertible
Bakkie
Vehicle Type
Passenger car
Pickup
Spec
Dawn
Hilux Single Cab
Length
5295 mm
5325 mm
Width
1947 mm
1855 mm
Height
1502 mm
1795 mm
Wheelbase
3112 mm
3085 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
149 mm
269 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
149 mm
185 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
82 l
80 l
Boot/Cargo Space
321 l
484 l
Kerb Weight
2560 kg
2203 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
3040 kg
2870 kg
Payload Capacity
480 kg
850 kg
Towing Capacity
0 kg
3500 kg
Seating Capacity
4 seats
2 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
1 rows
Doors
2 doors
2 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
6.35 m
6.4 m
Front Headroom
1018 mm
992 mm
Rear Headroom
963 mm
Not Applicable
Front Legroom
1054 mm
1040 mm
Rear Legroom
937 mm
Not Applicable
Spec
Dawn
Hilux Single Cab
Engine
6.592-litre twin-turbo V12
2.4-litre Diesel
Engine Code
N74B66A
Market-specific engine family
Fuel Type
Petrol
Diesel
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
6592 cc
2393 cc
Cylinders
12
4
Cylinder Layout
V
Inline
Valves
48
16
Valves per Cylinder
4
4
Aspiration
Twin Turbocharged
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Direct Injection
Common-rail direct injection
Compression Ratio
10.0:1
10.5:1
Bore
89 mm
92 mm
Stroke
88.3 mm
90 mm
Maximum Power
420 kW @ 5250-6000 rpm
110 kW @ 3400 rpm
Maximum Torque
820 Nm @ 1600-4750 rpm
400 Nm
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
4WD
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
6-Speed Manual
Top Speed
250 km/h
170 km/h
0-100 km/h
5.0 sec
7.8 sec
Quarter Mile
12.8 sec
15.5 sec
Drive Modes
Low
Standard Eco, Sport
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
4800 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio
164.1 kW/tonne
100 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
320.3 Nm/tonne
220 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
Dawn
Hilux Single Cab
Gearbox
8-speed automatic / 8HP95
6-speed manual
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine, rear-wheel drive
4WD Part-Time
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Part-time four-wheel drive
Paddle Shifters
No
Yes
Final Drive Ratio
2.813
Yes
Number of Gears
8
6
Transmission Type
8-speed automatic / 8HP95
6-speed manual
Clutch Type
Torque converter
Yes
Gear Shift Type
Steering-column selector for 8-speed automatic
Manual
Drivetrain
RWD
4WD Part-Time
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Part-time four-wheel drive
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Standard
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Standard
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Standard Switch
Automatic Shift Paddles
No
Yes
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
8-speed automatic / 8HP95
6-speed manual
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Standard
Axle Layout
Two axles
4WD Part-Time
Transmission Speeds
8
6
LSD Available
Not confirmed
Standard
Differential Lock
Not confirmed
Standard
Gear Shift Indicator
Not confirmed
Yes
Rear Differential Lock
Not confirmed
Standard
Spec
Dawn
Hilux Single Cab
Claimed Mileage
6.99 km/l
13.2 km/l
City Mileage
4.59 km/l
10.7 km/l
Highway Mileage
10.10 km/l
15.4 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
82 l
80 l
Emission Standard
EU6
Euro 6
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
1 l
Auto Start Stop
No automatic engine stop/start
Not Available
Real-world Mileage
6.99 km/l
13.2 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
82
80
Combined Driving Range
575 km
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
522.93 km
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Spec
Dawn
Hilux Single Cab
Airbags
6
Side, Curtain, Driver, Passenger, Driver Knee
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
ESP
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard,
Hill Start Assist
Hill-start assist
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
ISOFIX Mounts
LATCH child-seat anchor system
Not Applicable
Brake Assist
Dynamic Brake Control
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Engine immobiliser
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Driver and front-passenger seat-belt warning sensor
Front Buzzer + Light
Front Parking Sensors
Front Park Distance Control
Standard Front + Rear
AEB
Available
Yes
BA
Dynamic Brake Control
Standard
Curtain Airbags
Not Applicable
Standard
Driver Airbag
Standard
Standard
EBD
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Hill Hold
Hill-start assist
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Standard
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Front and rear
ELR, Pretensioner, Force Limiter
Seatbelt Reminder
Driver and front-passenger seat-belt warning sensor
Front Buzzer + Light
Side Airbags
Front side-impact airbags
Standard
Stability Control
ESP
Standard
TCS
Standard
Standard,
Knee Airbag
Front active knee protection
Standard
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Not confirmed
Yes
Brake Override System
Not confirmed
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not confirmed
Yes
Spec
Dawn
Hilux Single Cab
Cruise Control
Automatic Cruise Control
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Automatic distance-control cruise with stop-and-start traffic response
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Optional
Yes
Parking Sensors
Park-distance system
Standard Front + Rear
Rear View Camera
Optional rear-view camera with top view
Yes
360 Degree Camera
Optional camera system with rear, top and side views
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Available
Yes
Auto Highbeam
Glare-free high-beam technology
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Rain-sensing variable-speed wipers
Yes
Rear Parking Sensors
Rear Park Distance Control
Standard Front + Rear
Reverse Camera
Optional rear-view camera with top view
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Automatic distance-control cruise with stop-and-start traffic response
Not Available
Park Assist
Front and rear parking sensors
Yes
Around View Monitor
Optional camera system with rear, top and side views
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
Pre-collision safety system
Yes
Lane Keep Assist
Optional
Yes
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not confirmed
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not confirmed
Yes
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not confirmed
Yes
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not confirmed
Yes
Blind Spot Warning
Not confirmed
Yes
Spec
Dawn
Hilux Single Cab
Seat Material
Leather
Fabric
Heated Seats
Front; standard
Yes
Ventilated Seats
Optional front ventilated seats
Yes
Ambient Lighting
Optional – Atmospheric Interior Environment
Yes
Steering Wheel Material
Leather
4 Spoke Urethane
60 40 Split Seat
Not Applicable
Without
Driver Seat Adjustment
Electrically adjustable with lumbar adjustment and memory
Driver & Passenger Manual
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Electrically adjustable with lumbar adjustment
Driver & Passenger Manual
Seat Trim
Leather
Fabric
Spec
Dawn
Hilux Single Cab
Climate Control
Individual front and rear climate controls
Manual
Power Windows
Standard
Front One Touch Driver only
Keyless Entry
Comfort Entry keyless access
Standard Remote
Push Button Start
Keyless ignition
Rotary (Mechanical)
Sunroof
Not Applicable
No
Electric Tailgate
Smart power opening and closing luggage-compartment lid
No
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Not Available
AC Type
Individual front and rear climate controls
Manual
Load Bed Length
Not confirmed
2315 mm
Load Bed Width
Not confirmed
1575 mm
Wireless Charging
Not confirmed
Yes
Boot Space Seats Folded
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Loadbox Length Mm
Not confirmed
2315 mm
Loadbox Width Mm
Not confirmed
1575 mm
Spec
Dawn
Hilux Single Cab
Infotainment System
Multimedia interface and navigation with Spirit of Ecstasy Rotary Controller
Electromechanical parking brake acting on the rear wheels
Lever
Spec
Dawn
Hilux Single Cab
Front Suspension
Double-wishbone pneumatic suspension with newly designed self-levelling air springs, active roll control and continuous electronic damping
Tread (mm) 1540
Rear Suspension
Multi-link pneumatic suspension with newly designed self-levelling air springs, active roll control and continuous electronic damping
Tread (mm) 1550
Front Track Width
Not confirmed
1540 mm
Rear Track Width
Not confirmed
1550 mm
Spec
Dawn
Hilux Single Cab
CO2 Emissions
326 g/km
1 g/km
Fuel Octane Requirement
Designed for 95 RON; minimum 91 RON
-
Spec
Dawn
Hilux Single Cab
Service Plan
4 years, unlimited kilometres
9 Services / 90 000 km
Service Interval
Not confirmed
12 months / 10 000 km
Spec
Dawn
Hilux Single Cab
Ownership Role
Historical South African Dawn derivative launched locally in March 2016 and documented locally in 2018; the March 2022 global Dawn order-book closure is an outer bound, not proof of the exact South African withdrawal year, while production ended in 2023.
Commercial and leisure
Pricing Role
Historical price on application
Flagship
Price Zar
Not confirmed
636300 ZAR
Starting Price
Not confirmed
636300
Starting Price Zar
Not confirmed
636300
Spec
Dawn
Hilux Single Cab
Warranty
4 years, unlimited kilometres
3 years / 100 000 km
In depth: how these cars differ
This Dawn and Hilux 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: Dawn 97 vs Hilux Single Cab 67.
Efficiency index: Dawn 31 vs Hilux Single Cab 61.
Safety-equipment index: Dawn 90 vs Hilux Single Cab 93.
Practicality index: Dawn 52 vs Hilux Single Cab 74.
Ownership-cover index: Dawn not separately scored vs Hilux 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.
Model imagery
Dawn and Hilux Single Cab image comparison
Open an image for its full canonical file or visit the model page for the complete vehicle record.
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
Hilux Single Cab leads by 4 points
Dawn and Hilux Single Cab are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Performance
Dawn +30
Efficiency
Hilux Single Cab +30
Safety
Hilux Single Cab +3
Practicality
Hilux Single Cab +22
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Hilux Single Cab
Performance
67/100
Efficiency
61/100
Safety
93/100
Practicality
74/100
Dawn
Performance
97/100
Efficiency
31/100
Safety
90/100
Practicality
52/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexToyota Hilux Single Cab
leads the specification evidence index with 74 pts
vs 70 pts for Dawn
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Hilux Single Cab leads. However, Dawn may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
Related comparisons
Continue with closely related South Africa models and comparable body styles.
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.
Compare
Request dealer offers
Let's discuss your next car
Share your interest so Hagalu can follow up about quotations and available discounts. The dealer confirms stock, price and terms.
✓
We've Got Your Details!
Your enquiry has reached Hagalu for follow-up. Any dealer offer will be confirmed separately by the seller.
