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Renault Duster vs Mitsubishi Triton Single Cab: the short answer
Duster holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Triton Single Cab.
Duster starts ZAR 9,991 cheaperDuster from ZAR 489,999 · Triton Single Cab from ZAR 499,990
Five key differences
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Specification
Duster
Triton Single Cab
Maximum Power
Duster96 kW
Triton Single Cab81 kW @ 4000 rpm
Maximum Torque
Duster230 Nm @ 2000 rpm
Triton Single Cab200 Nm @ 1000-3750 rpm
Engine Size
Duster1200 cc
Triton Single Cab2442 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Duster17.5 km/l
Triton Single Cab12.5 km/l
Ground Clearance
Duster217 mm
Triton Single Cab200 mm
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Renault Duster
1.2 Turbo Zen 4WD Mild Hybrid
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What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Specification evidence leader
Duster
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Efficiency
Triton Single Cab
Strengths
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower fuel efficiency
Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to:Published Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
Duster
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Triton Single Cab
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
Duster
Triton Single Cab
Model Introduced Year
2026
2024
Generation
Current South Africa Duster range
Sixth-generation Triton
Facelift History
Current South Africa version listed by official source
Next-Gen Triton launched in South Africa in November 2024.
Facelift Launched Since
2026
Current specification
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
SUV
Single-cab pickup
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
active
Segment
SUV
One-ton single-cab pickup
Tare Mass Kg
1451 kg
-
Vehicle Type
SUV
Light commercial vehicle
Spec
Duster
Triton Single Cab
Length
4343 mm
5320 mm
Width
2095 mm
1865 mm
Height
1661 mm
1700 mm
Wheelbase
2658 mm
3130 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
217 mm
200 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
217 mm
185 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 l
75 l
Boot/Cargo Space
594 l
1904 l
Kerb Weight
1451 kg
1625 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
1950 kg
2570 kg
Payload Capacity
499 kg
945 kg
Towing Capacity
1500 kg
0 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
2 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
1 rows
Doors
5 doors
2 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.35 m
6.35 m
Front Headroom
1007 mm
1007 mm
Rear Headroom
974 mm
Not Applicable
Front Legroom
1050 mm
1059 mm
Rear Legroom
892 mm
Not Applicable
Spec
Duster
Triton Single Cab
Front Track Width
Not Available
-
Rear Track Width
Not Available
-
Front Suspension
MacPherson strut
Double wishbone with coil spring
Rear Suspension
Not Available
Heavy-duty elliptic leaf spring
Spec
Duster
Triton Single Cab
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
-
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
-
Climate Control
Manual / automatic by trim
Manual air conditioning
Power Windows
Standard
No
Keyless Entry
Standard
No
Push Button Start
Standard
No
Wireless Charging
Not Available
No
Sunroof
Not Available
No
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
No
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
No
Boot Space Seats Folded
594 l
-
AC Type
Manual / automatic by trim
Manual air conditioning
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
-
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
-
Spec
Duster
Triton Single Cab
Engine
1.2-litre Turbocharged Petrol Mild Hybrid
2.4-litre Intercooled Turbocharged Diesel
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
4N16
Fuel Type
Petrol Mild Hybrid
Diesel
Hybrid System
Mild Hybrid
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1200 cc
2442 cc
Cylinders
4
4
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Inline
Valves
16
16
Valves per Cylinder
4
4
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Petrol injection
Common Rail Direct Injection
Compression Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
15.2:1
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
86 mm
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
105.1 mm
Maximum Power
96 kW
81 kW @ 4000 rpm
Maximum Torque
230 Nm @ 2000 rpm
200 Nm @ 1000-3750 rpm
Combined Power
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Drive Type
4WD
RWD
Transmission
6-Speed Manual
5-Speed Manual
Top Speed
Not Officially Disclosed
150 km/h
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
15.5 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
20.0 sec
Drive Modes
Eco, Normal, Sport
No
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
4500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
49.8 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
123.1 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Battery Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
Not Officially Disclosed
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 Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Spec
Duster
Triton Single Cab
Gearbox
Manual
5-Speed Manual
Drivetrain Layout
4WD
Front-engine, rear-wheel drive
LSD Available
Not Applicable
No
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
No
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
No
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
4.272
Number of Gears
Not Available
5
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Clutch Type
Manual clutch
Single dry plate
Gear Shift Indicator
Standard
Yes
Gear Shift Type
Manual
Floor-mounted selector
Drivetrain
4WD
RWD
4WD Engagement
Not Available
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Applicable
No
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
No
Gearbox Type
Manual
5-Speed Manual
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
4WD
4x2
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
No
Transmission Speeds
Not Available
5
Spec
Duster
Triton Single Cab
Claimed Mileage
17.5 km/l
12.5 km/l
City Mileage
14.1 km/l
10 km/l
Highway Mileage
20.3 km/l
14.4 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 l
75 l
Emission Standard
Euro VIb
Euro 5
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Standard
No
Real-world Mileage
17.5 km/l
12.5 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
50
75
Combined Driving Range
Not Available
938
Electric Consumption
Not Available
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Available
969 km
Range Real World Mixed
Not Available
872 km
Spec
Duster
Triton Single Cab
Airbags
Front airbags
2
ABS
Standard
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Yes
Traction Control
Standard
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Standard
No
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Yes
Child Safety Lock
Standard
No
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
No
Brake Assist
Standard
Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
No
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Yes
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Standard
Yes
Front Parking Sensors
Not Available
No
AEB
Not Available
No
BA
Standard
Yes
Brake Override System
Standard
Yes
Curtain Airbags
Standard
No
Driver Airbag
Standard
Yes
EBD
Standard
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Yes
Hill Hold
Standard
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
No
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Standard
Yes
Seatbelt Reminder
Standard
Yes
Side Airbags
Standard
No
Stability Control
Standard
Yes
TCS
Standard
Yes
Knee Airbag
Not Available
No
ABS EBD
Standard
Yes
Spec
Duster
Triton Single Cab
Cruise Control
Standard
No
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
No
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
No
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
No
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Available
No
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
No
Parking Sensors
Standard
No
Rear View Camera
Standard
No
360 Degree Camera
Not Available
No
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Available
No
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
No
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
No
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
No
Auto Wipers
Not Available
No
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
No
Reverse Camera
Standard
No
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
No
Park Assist
Not Available
No
Around View Monitor
Not Available
No
Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
No
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
No
Spec
Duster
Triton Single Cab
Seat Material
Fabric or cloth trim
Vinyl
Heated Seats
Not Available
No
Ventilated Seats
Not Available
No
Ambient Lighting
Not Available
No
Front Shoulder Room
Not Available
-
Rear Shoulder Room
Not Available
-
Steering Wheel Material
Polyurethane / synthetic
Urethane
60 40 Split Seat
Standard
Not Applicable
Driver Seat Adjustment
Manual
Manual adjustable
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Manual
Manual adjustable
Seat Trim
Fabric
Commercial vinyl
Spec
Duster
Triton Single Cab
Infotainment System
Touchscreen infotainment
No factory audio head unit
Apple CarPlay
Standard
No
Android Auto
Standard
No
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
No
Number of Speakers
4-6
2
Digital Instrument Cluster
Standard
Multi-information display
USB Ports
Front and rear USB where listed
No
Infotainment Screen
10.25-inch or larger by trim
Not Applicable
Touchscreen
10.25-inch or larger by trim
Not Applicable
Spec
Duster
Triton Single Cab
LED Headlamps
Not Available
No
Daytime Running Lamps
Standard
No
Fog Lamps
Not Available
No
Roof Rails
Standard
No
Exterior Colour Options
Official Renault South Africa colours vary by model and dealer stock.
White Solid, Blade Silver Metallic, Graphite Grey Metallic
Headlights
Not Available
No
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
No
Spec
Duster
Triton Single Cab
Approach Angle
Not Available
30.4 deg
Departure Angle
Not Available
22.8 deg
Wading Depth
Not Available
Not Applicable
Terrain Modes
Standard
No
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
AWD / 4WD as listed
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
Not Available
23.4 deg
Ground Clearance Max
217 mm
-
Ground Clearance Min
217 mm
-
Spec
Duster
Triton Single Cab
Tyre Size
Not Available
195 R15C
Front Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
Ventilated disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Drum
Spare Wheel Type
Not Available
Full-size steel
Wheel Rim Size
Not Available
15-inch steel
Handbrake Type
Electronic parking brake
Manual lever
Spec
Duster
Triton Single Cab
CO2 Emissions
129 g/km
233 g/km
Fuel Octane Requirement
Petrol
-
Spec
Duster
Triton Single Cab
Service Plan
2 year / 30 000 km
5 years / 90,000 km; 10,000 km intervals
Spec
Duster
Triton Single Cab
Ownership Role
range-specific
New vehicle sold through Mitsubishi Motors South Africa
Price Zar
549999 ZAR
499990 ZAR
Pricing Role
range-specific
Official South African recommended retail price
Starting Price
549999
499990
Starting Price Zar
549999
499990
Spec
Duster
Triton Single Cab
Warranty
5 Year / 150 000 km
5 years / unlimited km
In depth: how these cars differ
This Duster 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: Duster 50 vs Triton Single Cab 34.
Efficiency index: Duster 72 vs Triton Single Cab 49.
Safety-equipment index: Duster 91 vs Triton Single Cab 32.
Practicality index: Duster 71 vs Triton Single Cab 72.
Ownership-cover index: Duster 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.
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Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout
Duster leads by 24 points
Duster holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Triton Single Cab.
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Duster
Performance
50/100
Efficiency
72/100
Safety
91/100
Practicality
71/100
Triton Single Cab
Performance
34/100
Efficiency
49/100
Safety
32/100
Practicality
72/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexRenault Duster
leads the specification evidence index with 70 pts
vs 46 pts for Triton Single Cab
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Duster 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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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.
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