Toyota GR86 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.

Toyota GR86 in South Africa

Toyota GR86

2.4 Automatic Petrol 6-Speed Automatic Current
ZAR 799,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 173 kW 🔧 250 Nm ⛽ 10.9 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

Toyota GR86 vs Mitsubishi Triton Single Cab: the short answer

GR86 holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Triton Single Cab.

Triton Single Cab starts ZAR 249,910 cheaper GR86 from ZAR 749,900 · Triton Single Cab from ZAR 499,990

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification GR86 Triton Single Cab
Maximum Power GR86173 kW @ 7000 rpm Triton Single Cab81 kW @ 4000 rpm
Maximum Torque GR86250 Nm @ 3700 rpm Triton Single Cab200 Nm @ 1000-3750 rpm
Engine Size GR862387 cc Triton Single Cab2442 cc
Combined Fuel Economy GR8610.9 km/l Triton Single Cab12.5 km/l
Ground Clearance GR86130 mm Triton Single Cab200 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.

Toyota GR86

2.4 Automatic

Hagalu editorial rating Not yet rated

No complete editorial rating is published for this exact variant. This is not a zero score.

How Hagalu rates cars

Mitsubishi Triton Single Cab

2.4L 4x2 GL M/T

Hagalu editorial rating
4.3/5

Desk research · Exact variant

Hagalu Editorial Team ·

Editorial assessment, not a customer rating. Not road-tested for this review.

Read the review and score breakdown

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

GR86

Strengths
  • More powerful engine output
  • Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
  • Lower fuel efficiency
  • Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to: Published Performance

Triton Single Cab

Strengths
  • Better fuel efficiency
  • Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
  • Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to: Published Efficiency Published Practicality

Which One's Right for You?

GR86

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
  • Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment

Triton Single Cab

  • Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec GR86 Triton Single Cab
360 Degree Camera Not Available No
Adaptive Cruise Control Not Available No
Adaptive Cruise Control Not Available No
Around View Monitor Not Available No
Autonomous Emergency Braking Not Available No
Auto Lights Standard -
Auto Wipers Standard No
Blind Spot Monitoring Not Available No
Blind Spot Warning Not Available No
Cruise Control Standard No
Driver Fatigue Alert Not Available No
Emergency Braking Not Available -
EV Mode Not Available -
Lane Departure Warning Not Available No
Lane Keep Assist Not Available No
Parking Distance Sensors Rear -
Parking Sensor Rear -
Parking Sensors Rear No
Pre-Collision System Not Available -
Rain Sensor Wipers Standard -
Rear View Camera Standard No
Rear Cross Traffic Alert Not Available No
Rear View Camera Standard -
Reverse Camera Standard No
Reverse Camera Type Standard -
Reversing Camera Standard -
Surround View Camera Not Available No
Traffic Sign Recognition Not Available No
Rear Parking Sensors Rear No
Auto Highbeam Not Available No
Park Assist Not Available No
Forward Collision Warning Not Available No
Spec GR86 Triton Single Cab
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 Standard No
Axle Layout RWD 4x2
Differential Lock Not Applicable No
Differential Type Front Not Available -
Differential Type Rear Not Available -
Drivetrain RWD RWD
Drivetrain Layout Rear Wheel Drive Front-engine, rear-wheel drive
Engine Position Front Longitudinal -
Front Differential Lock Not Applicable No
Number of Gears 4 5
Gear Shift Type 6-Speed Automatic with Paddle Shifters Floor-mounted selector
Gearbox 6-Speed Automatic with Paddle Shifters 5-Speed Manual
Gearbox Type 6-Speed Automatic with Paddle Shifters 5-Speed Manual
LSD Available Torsen LSD No
Low Range Not Applicable Not Applicable
Low Range Ratio Not Applicable Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters Standard No
Rear Differential Lock Not Applicable No
Transfer Case Not Applicable Not Applicable
Transfer Case Guard Not Available -
Transmission Speeds 4 5
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Final Drive Ratio Not Applicable 4.272
Clutch Type Not Applicable Single dry plate
Gear Shift Indicator Not Applicable Yes

In depth: how these cars differ

This GR86 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: GR86 67 vs Triton Single Cab 34.

Efficiency index: GR86 45 vs Triton Single Cab 49.

Safety-equipment index: GR86 96 vs Triton Single Cab 32.

Practicality index: GR86 46 vs Triton Single Cab 72.

Ownership-cover index: GR86 43 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

GR86 leads by 15 points

GR86 holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Triton Single Cab.

Evidence leader 61 /100
Lead 15 points
Data 87% source coverage
61
#1 Evidence leader

GR86

87% source coverage 1 strong categories
Best at Safety 96 Check Ownership 43
Performance 67
Efficiency 45
Safety 96
Practicality 46
Ownership 43
Leads by 15 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 GR86 +33 Efficiency Triton Single Cab +4 Safety GR86 +64 Practicality Triton Single Cab +26

Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

GR86

Performance 67/100
Efficiency 45/100
Safety 96/100
Practicality 46/100
Ownership 43/100

Triton Single Cab

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

What the evidence means

Evidence index Toyota GR86 leads the specification evidence index with 61 pts vs 46 pts for Triton Single Cab

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, GR86 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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GR86 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.