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.
Hyundai EXTER vs Mitsubishi Triton Single Cab: the short answer
EXTER has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Triton Single Cab remains close.
EXTER starts ZAR 230,090 cheaperEXTER from ZAR 269,900 · Triton Single Cab from ZAR 499,990
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
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Specification
EXTER
Triton Single Cab
Maximum Power
EXTER5 kW
Triton Single Cab81 kW @ 4000 rpm
Maximum Torque
EXTER114 Nm
Triton Single Cab200 Nm @ 1000-3750 rpm
Engine Size
EXTER1197 cc
Triton Single Cab2442 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
EXTER16.9 km/l
Triton Single Cab12.5 km/l
Ground Clearance
EXTER185 mm
Triton Single Cab200 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
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Hyundai EXTER
1.2 Elite AMT Two Tone
Hagalu editorial ratingNot yet rated
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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)
Specification evidence leader
EXTER
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Efficiency
Triton Single Cab
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
EXTER
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 powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
EXTER
Triton Single Cab
Model Introduced Year
Current local generation year not confirmed
2024
Generation
Current South African EXTER 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
Compact SUV
Single-cab pickup
Color Note
Colour availability changes by model year, production batch and dealer stock, check the current colour selector before ordering.
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Dealer Stock Note
Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup
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Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
active
Segment
SUV
One-ton single-cab pickup
Tare Mass Kg
999 kg
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Vehicle Type
SUV
Light commercial vehicle
Spec
EXTER
Triton Single Cab
Length
3815 mm
5320 mm
Width
1710 mm
1865 mm
Height
1631 mm
1700 mm
Wheelbase
2450 mm
3130 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
185 mm
200 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
Not Officially Disclosed
185 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
37 l
75 l
Boot/Cargo Space
391 l
1904 l
Kerb Weight
999 kg
1625 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
Not Officially Disclosed
2570 kg
Payload Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
945 kg
Towing Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
0 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
2 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
1 rows
Doors
5 doors
2 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
Not Officially Disclosed
6.35 m
Front Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
1007 mm
Rear Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Front Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
1059 mm
Rear Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Spec
EXTER
Triton Single Cab
Front Track Width
Not Applicable
-
Rear Track Width
Not Applicable
-
Front Suspension
Not Available
Double wishbone with coil spring
Rear Suspension
Not Available
Heavy-duty elliptic leaf spring
MagneRide Damping
Not Available
-
Spec
EXTER
Triton Single Cab
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
-
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
-
Climate Control
Not Available
Manual air conditioning
Power Windows
Not Available
No
Keyless Entry
Not Available
No
Push Button Start
Not Available
No
Wireless Charging
Wireless
No
Sunroof
Not Available
No
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
No
Automatic Headlamps
Halogen with automatic function
-
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
No
Boot Space Seats Folded
Not Applicable
-
AC Type
Not Available
Manual air conditioning
Adaptive Dampers
Not Available
-
Engine Warranty
4
-
Hill Start Assist
Standard
-
Performance Data Logger
Not Available
-
Rev Matching
Not Available
-
Seat Type
Cloth
-
Steering Mounted Controls
Multifunction
-
Battery Preconditioning
Not Available
-
Bed Extender
Not Available
-
Canopy Fitment
Not Available
-
Diff Lock
Not Available
-
Difflock
Not Available
-
Front Diff Lock
Not Available
-
Intelligent Battery System
Not Available
-
Load Bed Cover
Not Available
-
Load Bed Light
Not Available
-
Load Bed Steps
Not Available
-
Loadbox Depth Mm
Not Available
-
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
-
Loadbox Rope Hooks
Not Available
-
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
Not Available
-
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
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One Pedal Driving
Not Available
-
Rear Diff Lock
Not Available
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Rear Electric Motor
Not Available
-
Regenerative Braking Levels
Not Available
-
Source Model Column
exter
-
Sport Plus Mode
Not Available
-
Sports Bar
Not Available
-
Tailgate Damper
Not Available
-
Tailgate Lock
Not Available
-
Tow Bar Type
Not Available
-
Trim Level
flagship
-
Variant Role
Flagship / premium derivative
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Vehicle To Grid
Not Available
-
Vehicle To Load
Not Available
-
Spec
EXTER
Triton Single Cab
Engine
Not Officially Disclosed
2.4-litre Intercooled Turbocharged Diesel
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
4N16
Fuel Type
Petrol
Diesel
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1197 cc
2442 cc
Cylinders
Not Officially Disclosed
4
Cylinder Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
Inline
Valves
Not Officially Disclosed
16
Valves per Cylinder
Not Officially Disclosed
4
Aspiration
Not Officially Disclosed
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Not Officially Disclosed
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
5 kW
81 kW @ 4000 rpm
Maximum Torque
114 Nm
200 Nm @ 1000-3750 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
FWD
RWD
Transmission
Not Officially Disclosed
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
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
4500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio
5 kW/tonne
49.8 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
114.1 Nm/tonne
123.1 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
EXTER
Triton Single Cab
Gearbox
AMT
5-Speed Manual
Drivetrain Layout
Front-wheel drive
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
5
5
Transmission Type
Automated Manual
Manual
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Single dry plate
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Yes
Gear Shift Type
AMT
Floor-mounted selector
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
RWD
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
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
Differential Type Front
Not Available
-
Differential Type Rear
Not Available
-
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
No
Gearbox Type
AMT
5-Speed Manual
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
Front-wheel drive
4x2
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
No
Transfer Case Guard
Not Available
-
Transmission Speeds
5
5
Spec
EXTER
Triton Single Cab
Claimed Mileage
16.9 km/l
12.5 km/l
City Mileage
13.6 km/l
10 km/l
Highway Mileage
19.9 km/l
14.4 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
37 l
75 l
Emission Standard
Not Applicable
Euro 5
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
No
Real-world Mileage
16.9 km/l
12.5 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
37 l
75
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
938
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
969 km
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
872 km
Spec
EXTER
Triton Single Cab
Airbags
6
2
ABS
Standard
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Not Available
Yes
Traction Control
Standard
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
No
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Yes
Child Safety Lock
Standard
No
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
No
Brake Assist
Not Available
Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Not Available
No
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Yes
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Not Available
Yes
Front Parking Sensors
Standard
No
AEB
Not Available
No
BA
Not Available
Yes
Brake Override System
Not Available
Yes
Curtain Airbags
Not Available
No
Driver Airbag
6
Yes
EBD
Standard
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Yes
Hill Hold
Standard
Yes
Passenger Airbag
6
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
No
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Available
Yes
Seatbelt Reminder
Not Available
Yes
Side Airbags
Not Available
No
Stability Control
Not Available
Yes
TCS
Standard
Yes
Knee Airbag
Not Available
No
ABS EBD
Standard
Yes
Driver Front Passenger Airbags
6
-
Driver Passenger Airbags
6
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Spec
EXTER
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
Front and rear
No
Rear View Camera
Not Available
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 Lights
Halogen with automatic function
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Auto Wipers
Not Available
No
EV Mode
Not Available
-
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
No
Reverse Camera
Not Available
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
EXTER
Triton Single Cab
Seat Material
Cloth
Vinyl
Heated Seats
Not Applicable
No
Ventilated Seats
Not Applicable
No
Ambient Lighting
Not Applicable
No
Front Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
-
Rear Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
-
Rear USB Ports
Standard
-
Steering Wheel Material
Not Applicable
Urethane
Instrument Cluster Type
Digital instrument cluster
-
Interior Colour Options
3
-
60 40 Split Seat
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Driver Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
Manual adjustable
Fabric Seats
Cloth
-
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
Manual adjustable
Interior Courtesy Lamps
Cabin trim, seating material, screen layout and driver-assistance equipment vary by derivative. Compare the chosen EXTER grade before assuming a feature is included.
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Leather Accented Seat Trim
Cloth
-
Interior Colours
3
-
Seat Trim
Cloth
Commercial vinyl
Spec
EXTER
Triton Single Cab
Infotainment System
SYNC
No factory audio head unit
Apple CarPlay
Standard
No
Android Auto
Standard
No
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
No
Number of Speakers
Not Available
2
Digital Instrument Cluster
Digital instrument cluster
Multi-information display
USB Ports
Standard
No
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Standard
No
Wireless Android Auto
Standard
No
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Multifunction
-
Infotainment Screen Size
SYNC
Not Applicable
Audio Controls On Steering
Multifunction
-
Rear Usb
Standard
-
Front Rear USB Charge Ports
Standard
-
Infotainment Screen
SYNC
Not Applicable
Multi Information Display
Digital display
-
Connected Services
Standard
-
Smartphone Connectivity
Standard
-
Touchscreen
SYNC
Not Applicable
Spec
EXTER
Triton Single Cab
LED Headlamps
Halogen with automatic function
No
Daytime Running Lamps
H-signature LED
No
Fog Lamps
Not Available
No
Roof Rails
Not Available
No
Exterior Colour Options
3
White Solid, Blade Silver Metallic, Graphite Grey Metallic
Body Type
SUV
-
DRL
H-signature LED
No
Led Headlights
Halogen with automatic function
No
Auto Headlights
Halogen with automatic function
-
Automatic Headlamps
Halogen with automatic function
-
Daytime Running Lights
H-signature LED
No
Exterior Colour Options
3
-
Headlamp Levelling
Halogen with automatic function
-
Headlamps
Halogen with automatic function
No
Headlight Type
Halogen with automatic function
No
Headlights
Halogen with automatic function
No
Load Bed Liner
Not Available
-
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
No
Active Exhaust
Not Available
-
Spec
EXTER
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
Not Available
No
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
Not Available
23.4 deg
Energy Recovery Display
Not Available
-
Front Skid Plate Guard
Not Available
-
Ground Clearance Max
185 mm
-
Ground Clearance Min
185 mm
-
Off Road Descent Control
Not Available
-
Off Road Traction Assist
Not Available
-
Crawl Control
Not Available
-
Rear Skid Plate Guard
Not Available
-
Skid Plates Fuel Tank
Not Available
-
Skid Plates Transfer Case
Not Available
-
Terrain Mode Mud
Not Available
-
Terrain Mode Normal
Not Available
-
Terrain Mode Rock
Not Available
-
Terrain Mode Sand
Not Available
-
Terrain Mode Snow
Not Available
-
Terrain Response System
Not Available
-
Underbody Camera
Not Available
-
Spec
EXTER
Triton Single Cab
Tyre Size
Not Available
195 R15C
Front Brake Type
Not Available
Ventilated disc
Rear Brake Type
Not Available
Drum
Spare Wheel Type
Not Available
Full-size steel
Wheel Rim Size
Not Available
15-inch steel
Fifth Wheel Prep
Not Available
-
Handbrake Type
Not Applicable
Manual lever
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Multifunction
-
Steering Wheel Phone Controls
Multifunction
-
Spec
EXTER
Triton Single Cab
Service Interval
15000 km / 12 months
-
Battery Warranty
4
-
Maintenance Plan
3 Years / 45000 km
-
Engine Oil Change Interval
15000 km / 12 months
-
First Service At
15000
-
Service Plan Duration
3 Years / 45000 km
5 years / 90,000 km; 10,000 km intervals
Service Plan Distance
3 Years / 45000 km
5 years / 90,000 km; 10,000 km intervals
Alternator
120A
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Service Plan
3 Years / 45000 km
5 years / 90,000 km; 10,000 km intervals
Service Intervals
15000 km / 12 months
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Accessory Battery Type
Lead-acid
-
Spec
EXTER
Triton Single Cab
Warranty Years
5
5 years / unlimited km
Warranty Kilometers
5
5 years / unlimited km
Roadside Assistance
5 Years
-
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
5 Years
-
Basic Warranty
5
5 years / unlimited km
Roadside Assistance
5 Years
-
Warranty
5
5 years / unlimited km
Warranty Roadside Assistance
5 Years
-
Spec
EXTER
Triton Single Cab
CO2 Emissions
Not Applicable
233 g/km
Hybrid System Type
Not Available
-
Fuel Octane Requirement
Petrol
-
Particulate Filter
Not Available
-
Spec
EXTER
Triton Single Cab
Ownership Role
Flagship
New vehicle sold through Mitsubishi Motors South Africa
Price Zar
334900 ZAR
499990 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current listed price
Official South African recommended retail price
Starting Price
334900
499990
Starting Price Zar
334900
499990
In depth: how these cars differ
This EXTER 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: EXTER 19 vs Triton Single Cab 34.
Efficiency index: EXTER 66 vs Triton Single Cab 49.
Safety-equipment index: EXTER 84 vs Triton Single Cab 32.
Practicality index: EXTER 65 vs Triton Single Cab 72.
Ownership-cover index: EXTER 65 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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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
EXTER leads by 12 points
EXTER has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Triton Single Cab remains close.
Performance
Triton Single Cab +15
Efficiency
EXTER +17
Safety
EXTER +52
Practicality
Triton Single Cab +7
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
EXTER
Performance
19/100
Efficiency
66/100
Safety
84/100
Practicality
65/100
Ownership
65/100
Triton Single Cab
Performance
34/100
Efficiency
49/100
Safety
32/100
Practicality
72/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexHyundai EXTER
leads the specification evidence index with 58 pts
vs 46 pts for Triton Single Cab
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, EXTER 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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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.
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