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Rolls-Royce Dawn vs Mitsubishi Triton Double Cab: the short answer
Triton Double Cab has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Dawn remains close.
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
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Specification
Dawn
Triton Double Cab
Maximum Power
Dawn420 kW @ 5250-6000 rpm
Triton Double Cab150 kW @ 3500 rpm
Maximum Torque
Dawn820 Nm @ 1600-4750 rpm
Triton Double Cab470 Nm @ 1500-2750 rpm
Engine Size
Dawn6592 cc
Triton Double Cab2442 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Dawn6.99 km/l
Triton Double Cab11.9 km/l
Ground Clearance
Dawn149 mm
Triton Double Cab228 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
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Rolls-Royce Dawn
Dawn
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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
Triton Double 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
Triton Double 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
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Spec
Dawn
Triton Double Cab
Model Introduced Year
2016
2024
Generation
Dawn four-seat convertible; this archive profile uses the MY17 World specification corroborated by a February 2018 South African road test.
Sixth-generation Triton
Facelift History
The MY17 configuration is kept separate from the 2015 launch specification, which published different length, torque, acceleration, consumption and CO2 figures.
Next-Gen Triton launched in South Africa in November 2024; Bi-Turbo added in 2026.
Facelift Launched Since
2017
Current specification
Facelift Version Ending
2023
Current
Body Style
Convertible
Double-cab pickup
Model Year
2017
2026
Production Status
discontinued
active
Segment
Ultra-luxury convertible
One-ton double-cab pickup
Vehicle Type
Passenger car
Light commercial vehicle
Spec
Dawn
Triton Double Cab
Length
5295 mm
5360 mm
Width
1947 mm
1930 mm
Height
1502 mm
1815 mm
Wheelbase
3112 mm
3130 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
149 mm
228 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
149 mm
195 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
82 l
75 l
Boot/Cargo Space
321 l
1262 l
Kerb Weight
2560 kg
2035 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
3040 kg
3020 kg
Payload Capacity
480 kg
985 kg
Towing Capacity
0 kg
3500 kg
Seating Capacity
4 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
2 rows
Doors
2 doors
4 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
6.35 m
6.35 m
Front Headroom
1018 mm
1000 mm
Rear Headroom
963 mm
972 mm
Front Legroom
1054 mm
1059 mm
Rear Legroom
937 mm
857 mm
Spec
Dawn
Triton Double Cab
Engine
6.592-litre twin-turbo V12
2.4-litre Twin Turbocharged Diesel
Engine Code
N74B66A
4N16
Fuel Type
Petrol
Diesel
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
6592 cc
2442 cc
Cylinders
12
4
Cylinder Layout
V
Inline
Valves
48
16
Valves per Cylinder
4
4
Aspiration
Twin Turbocharged
Twin Turbocharged
Fuel System
Direct Injection
Common Rail Direct Injection
Compression Ratio
10.0:1
15.2:1
Bore
89 mm
86 mm
Stroke
88.3 mm
105.1 mm
Maximum Power
420 kW @ 5250-6000 rpm
150 kW @ 3500 rpm
Maximum Torque
820 Nm @ 1600-4750 rpm
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
RWD
4WD
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
6-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
250 km/h
180 km/h
0-100 km/h
5.0 sec
9.4 sec
Quarter Mile
12.8 sec
16.9 sec
Drive Modes
Low
Normal, Eco, Gravel, Mud, Sand, Rock, Snow
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
4500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio
164.1 kW/tonne
73.7 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
320.3 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
Dawn
Triton Double Cab
Gearbox
8-speed automatic / 8HP95
6-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine, rear-wheel drive
Front-engine, selectable four-wheel drive
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Super Select 4WD-II
Paddle Shifters
No
No
Final Drive Ratio
2.813
4.272
Number of Gears
8
6
Transmission Type
8-speed automatic / 8HP95
Automatic
Clutch Type
Torque converter
Torque converter
Gear Shift Type
Steering-column selector for 8-speed automatic
Floor-mounted selector
Drivetrain
RWD
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
No
No
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
No
Gearbox Type
8-speed automatic / 8HP95
6-Speed Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
2.566
Low Range
Not Applicable
Yes
Axle Layout
Two axles
4x4
Transmission Speeds
8
6
LSD Available
Not confirmed
Active Limited Slip Differential (brake control)
Differential Lock
Not confirmed
Rear differential lock
Gear Shift Indicator
Not confirmed
Yes
Rear Differential Lock
Not confirmed
Yes
Spec
Dawn
Triton Double Cab
Claimed Mileage
6.99 km/l
11.9 km/l
City Mileage
4.59 km/l
9.5 km/l
Highway Mileage
10.10 km/l
13.7 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
82 l
75 l
Emission Standard
EU6
Euro 5
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
17 litres l
Auto Start Stop
No automatic engine stop/start
No
Real-world Mileage
6.99 km/l
11.9 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
82
75
Combined Driving Range
575 km
893
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
522.93 km
83 km
Range Real World Highway
Not confirmed
923 km
Spec
Dawn
Triton Double Cab
Airbags
6
7
ABS
Standard
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
ESP
Yes
Traction Control
Standard
Yes
Hill Start Assist
Hill-start assist
Yes
Child Safety Lock
Not Applicable
Yes
ISOFIX Mounts
LATCH child-seat anchor system
Yes
Brake Assist
Dynamic Brake Control
Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Engine immobiliser
Yes
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Driver and front-passenger seat-belt warning sensor
Yes
Front Parking Sensors
Front Park Distance Control
Yes
AEB
Available
Yes
BA
Dynamic Brake Control
Yes
Curtain Airbags
Not Applicable
Yes
Driver Airbag
Standard
Yes
EBD
Standard
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Yes
Hill Hold
Hill-start assist
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Yes
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Front and rear
Yes
Seatbelt Reminder
Driver and front-passenger seat-belt warning sensor
Yes
Side Airbags
Front side-impact airbags
Yes
Stability Control
ESP
Yes
TCS
Standard
Yes
Knee Airbag
Front active knee protection
Yes
ABS EBD
Standard
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Not confirmed
Yes
Brake Override System
Not confirmed
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not confirmed
Yes
Spec
Dawn
Triton Double Cab
Cruise Control
Automatic Cruise Control
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Automatic distance-control cruise with stop-and-start traffic response
Yes
Lane Departure Warning
Optional
No
Parking Sensors
Park-distance system
Yes
Rear View Camera
Optional rear-view camera with top view
Yes
360 Degree Camera
Optional camera system with rear, top and side views
Yes
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Available
Yes
Auto Highbeam
Glare-free high-beam technology
Yes
Auto Wipers
Rain-sensing variable-speed wipers
Yes
Rear Parking Sensors
Rear Park Distance Control
Yes
Reverse Camera
Optional rear-view camera with top view
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Automatic distance-control cruise with stop-and-start traffic response
Yes
Park Assist
Front and rear parking sensors
No
Around View Monitor
Optional camera system with rear, top and side views
Yes
Forward Collision Warning
Pre-collision safety system
Yes
Lane Keep Assist
Optional
No
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not confirmed
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not confirmed
Yes
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not confirmed
No
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not confirmed
No
Blind Spot Warning
Not confirmed
Yes
Spec
Dawn
Triton Double Cab
Seat Material
Leather
Leather
Heated Seats
Front; standard
No
Ventilated Seats
Optional front ventilated seats
No
Ambient Lighting
Optional – Atmospheric Interior Environment
No
Steering Wheel Material
Leather
Leather
60 40 Split Seat
Not Applicable
Yes
Driver Seat Adjustment
Electrically adjustable with lumbar adjustment and memory
Power adjustable
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Electrically adjustable with lumbar adjustment
Manual adjustable
Seat Trim
Leather
Leather-appointed
Spec
Dawn
Triton Double Cab
Climate Control
Individual front and rear climate controls
Dual-zone automatic
Power Windows
Standard
Front and rear
Keyless Entry
Comfort Entry keyless access
Yes
Push Button Start
Keyless ignition
Yes
Sunroof
Not Applicable
No
Electric Tailgate
Smart power opening and closing luggage-compartment lid
No
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Yes
AC Type
Individual front and rear climate controls
Dual-zone automatic
Wireless Charging
Not confirmed
Yes
Spec
Dawn
Triton Double Cab
Infotainment System
Multimedia interface and navigation with Spirit of Ecstasy Rotary Controller
Smartphone-link Display Audio with navigation
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Yes
Number of Speakers
18
6
Digital Instrument Cluster
Analogue instruments with Power Reserve gauge
7-inch colour LCD
USB Ports
Standard
Front and rear
Infotainment Screen
10.25-inch high-definition display
9-inch
Touchscreen
10.25-inch high-definition display
9-inch
Apple CarPlay
Not confirmed
Yes
Android Auto
Not confirmed
Yes
Spec
Dawn
Triton Double Cab
LED Headlamps
Standard
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
Standard
Yes
Roof Rails
Not Applicable
No
Exterior Colour Options
Bespoke exterior colour commissioning
White Solid, White Diamond, Blade Silver Metallic, Graphite Grey Metallic, Impulse Blue Metallic, Yamabuki Orange Metallic
Headlights
Standard
Yes
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Applicable
No
Fog Lamps
Not confirmed
Yes
Spec
Dawn
Triton Double Cab
Wading Depth
Not Applicable
600 mm
Terrain Modes
Not Applicable
Normal, Eco, Gravel, Mud, Sand, Rock, Snow
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Super Select 4WD-II
Approach Angle
Not confirmed
30.4 deg
Departure Angle
Not confirmed
22.8 deg
Locking Differential
Not confirmed
Rear differential lock
Breakover Angle
Not confirmed
23.4 deg
Spec
Dawn
Triton Double Cab
Tyre Size
Front 255/45 R20 101Y; rear 285/40 R20 104Y
265/60 R18
Front Brake Type
Power-assisted ventilated disc
Ventilated disc
Rear Brake Type
Power-assisted ventilated disc
Drum
Spare Wheel Type
No spare wheel; run-flat tyres
Full-size
Wheel Rim Size
Front 8.5 x 20; rear 9.5 x 20
18-inch metallic black alloy
Handbrake Type
Electromechanical parking brake acting on the rear wheels
Manual lever
Spec
Dawn
Triton Double Cab
Front Suspension
Double-wishbone pneumatic suspension with newly designed self-levelling air springs, active roll control and continuous electronic damping
Double wishbone with coil spring
Rear Suspension
Multi-link pneumatic suspension with newly designed self-levelling air springs, active roll control and continuous electronic damping
Elliptic leaf spring
Spec
Dawn
Triton Double Cab
CO2 Emissions
326 g/km
220 g/km
Fuel Octane Requirement
Designed for 95 RON; minimum 91 RON
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Spec
Dawn
Triton Double Cab
Service Plan
4 years, unlimited kilometres
5 years / 90,000 km; 10,000 km intervals
Spec
Dawn
Triton Double 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.
New vehicle sold through Mitsubishi Motors South Africa
Pricing Role
Historical price on application
Official South African recommended retail price
Price Zar
Not confirmed
959990 ZAR
Starting Price
Not confirmed
959990
Starting Price Zar
Not confirmed
959990
Spec
Dawn
Triton Double Cab
Warranty
4 years, unlimited kilometres
5 years / unlimited km
In depth: how these cars differ
This Dawn and Triton Double 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 Triton Double Cab 75.
Efficiency index: Dawn 31 vs Triton Double Cab 47.
Safety-equipment index: Dawn 90 vs Triton Double Cab 95.
Practicality index: Dawn 52 vs Triton Double Cab 90.
Ownership-cover index: Dawn not separately scored vs Triton Double 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
Triton Double Cab leads by 8 points
Triton Double Cab has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Dawn remains close.
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Triton Double Cab
Performance
75/100
Efficiency
47/100
Safety
95/100
Practicality
90/100
Dawn
Performance
97/100
Efficiency
31/100
Safety
90/100
Practicality
52/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexMitsubishi Triton Double Cab
leads the specification evidence index with 78 pts
vs 70 pts for Dawn
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Triton Double Cab leads. However, Dawn may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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