Toyota Hilux Double Cab vs Nissan NP300 Hardbody

A proper head-to-head in South Africa — we cover price, performance, petrol economy, safety and what it'll actually cost you to own each one long term.

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Nissan NP300 Hardbody Discontinued model
Toyota Hilux Double Cab in South Africa

Toyota Hilux Double Cab

2.8 GD-6 4X4 LEGEND MHEV 6AT Diesel Mild Hybrid 6-Speed Automatic Current
ZAR 999,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 150 kW 🔧 500 Nm ⛽ 13.3 km/l
VS
Nissan NP300 Hardbody in South Africa

Nissan NP300 Hardbody

2.5 TDi Double Cab Hi-Rider 4x4 Automatic Diesel 7-Speed Automatic Discontinued model
ZAR 529,900 last listed
Discontinued model Verified historical specifications remain visible for owner and used-car comparisons.
⚡ 98 kW 🔧 304 Nm ⛽ 11.4 km/l
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At a Glance — Who Wins What

Performance Hilux Double Cab
Fuel Economy Hilux Double Cab
🛡 Safety Hilux Double Cab
📦 Practicality Hilux Double Cab
🔑 Ownership Not enough comparable data
Recorded price context Hilux Double Cab: current from ZAR 479,200 · NP300 Hardbody: last listed from ZAR 349,900

Key Specs Side by Side

The specs that matter most — highlighted where one car leads.

Spec Hilux Double Cab NP300 Hardbody
Maximum Power 150 kW @ 3000-3400 rpm 98 kW @ 3600 rpm
Maximum Torque 500 Nm @ 1600-2800 rpm 304 Nm
Engine Size 2755 cc 2488 cc
Combined Fuel Economy 13.3 km/l 11.4 km/l
Ground Clearance 312 mm 215 mm
Boot / Load Bay 1145.8 l Not confirmed
Airbags 7 4
Kerb Weight 2155 kg 1395 kg
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Warranty 3 years / 100 000 km 3

= leads in this spec

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The Bottom Line

Hilux Double Cab holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over NP300 Hardbody.

Where They Actually Differ

Performance Hilux Double Cab +24 pts
Efficiency Hilux Double Cab +9 pts
Safety Hilux Double Cab +31 pts
Practicality Hilux Double Cab +17 pts

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

Catalogue-index leader

Hilux Double Cab

Strengths
  • More powerful engine output
  • Better fuel efficiency
  • Stronger listed safety equipment
  • Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
  • No obvious weak spots to flag.
Best suited to: Published Performance Published Efficiency Published Practicality

NP300 Hardbody

Strengths
  • Nothing stands out clearly here.
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
  • Lower fuel efficiency
  • Fewer listed safety features
  • Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to: General Use

Which One's Right for You?

Hilux Double Cab

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
  • 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

NP300 Hardbody

  • Buyers who prefer this derivative's confirmed specification mix

Full Specs, Side by Side

Archived cars use verified historical spec records. Rows remain comparable; unavailable historical values are shown plainly rather than estimated.

Spec Hilux Double Cab NP300 Hardbody
Model Introduced Year 2026 2008
Generation Ninth-generation Hilux Double Cab launched in South Africa in 2026 Long-running model with proven commercial reliability
Facelift History All-new ninth-generation South African model introduced in 2026 Updated over the years with improved safety and features
Facelift Launched Since 2026 Not confirmed
Facelift Version Ending Current South African specification Not confirmed
Body Style Pickup Not confirmed
Model Year 2026 Not confirmed
Production Status active Not confirmed
Segment Bakkie Not confirmed
Vehicle Type Light Commercial Vehicle Not confirmed
Tare Mass Kg - 1395 kg
Spec Hilux Double Cab NP300 Hardbody
Length 5320 mm 4875 mm
Width 1885 mm 1760 mm
Height 1865 mm 1655 mm
Wheelbase 3085 mm 2500 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 312 mm 215 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) Not Officially Disclosed Not confirmed
Fuel Tank Capacity 80 l 75 l
Boot/Cargo Space 1145.8 l Not confirmed
Kerb Weight 2155 kg 1395 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 2950 kg 2400 kg
Payload Capacity 795 kg Not confirmed
Towing Capacity 3500 kg 2500 kg
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Rows 2 rows Not confirmed
Doors 4 doors Not confirmed
Minimum Turning Radius 6.3 m 5.8 m
Front Headroom 1000 mm Not confirmed
Rear Headroom 930 mm Not confirmed
Front Legroom 1040 mm Not confirmed
Rear Legroom 700 mm Not confirmed

Source-backed Catalogue Index

A transparent specification index shown only when every vehicle clears the minimum comparable-data threshold.

Weighted / 100
Catalogue-index readout

Hilux Double Cab leads by 24 points

Hilux Double Cab holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over NP300 Hardbody.

Index leader 81 /100
Lead 24 points
Data 83% source coverage
81
#1 Index leader

Hilux Double Cab

83% source coverage 3 strong categories
Best at Safety 99 Check Efficiency 55
Performance 74
Efficiency 55
Safety 99
Practicality 90
Leads by 24 points
57
#2

NP300 Hardbody

77% source coverage 1 strong categories
Best at Practicality 73 Check Ownership 43
Performance 50
Efficiency 46
Safety 68
Practicality 73
Ownership 43
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance Hilux Double Cab +24 Efficiency Hilux Double Cab +9 Safety Hilux Double Cab +31 Practicality Hilux Double Cab +17

Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.

Why this score View full breakdown
Catalogue-index leader

Hilux Double Cab

Performance 74/100
Efficiency 55/100
Safety 99/100
Practicality 90/100

NP300 Hardbody

Performance 50/100
Efficiency 46/100
Safety 68/100
Practicality 73/100
Ownership 43/100

How to Read This Comparison

🏆 Toyota Hilux Double Cab leads the catalogue index with 81 pts vs 57 pts for NP300 Hardbody

In Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index, Hilux Double Cab leads. However, NP300 Hardbody may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

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Questions Buyers Usually Ask

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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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In Depth — Breaking It All Down

This Hilux Double Cab and NP300 Hardbody comparison uses the exact South African derivatives selected above. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.

Performance index: Hilux Double Cab 74 vs NP300 Hardbody 50.

Efficiency index: Hilux Double Cab 55 vs NP300 Hardbody 46.

Safety-equipment index: Hilux Double Cab 99 vs NP300 Hardbody 68.

Practicality index: Hilux Double Cab 90 vs NP300 Hardbody 73.

Ownership-cover index: Hilux Double Cab not separately scored vs NP300 Hardbody 43.

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.