Toyota Hilux Double Cab vs Mitsubishi Triton Double 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 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
Mitsubishi Triton Double Cab in South Africa

Mitsubishi Triton Double Cab

2.4L Bi-Turbo A/T Diesel 6-Speed Automatic Current
ZAR 959,990 ex-showroom
⚡ 150 kW 🔧 470 Nm ⛽ 11.9 km/l
＋ Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

Toyota Hilux Double Cab vs Mitsubishi Triton Double Cab: the short answer

Hilux Double Cab and Triton Double Cab are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

Hilux Double Cab starts ZAR 160,790 cheaper Hilux Double Cab from ZAR 479,200 · Triton Double Cab from ZAR 639,990

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification Hilux Double Cab Triton Double Cab
Maximum Power Hilux Double Cab150 kW @ 3000-3400 rpm Triton Double Cab150 kW @ 3500 rpm
Maximum Torque Hilux Double Cab500 Nm @ 1600-2800 rpm Triton Double Cab470 Nm @ 1500-2750 rpm
Engine Size Hilux Double Cab2755 cc Triton Double Cab2442 cc
Combined Fuel Economy Hilux Double Cab13.3 km/l Triton Double Cab11.9 km/l
Ground Clearance Hilux Double Cab312 mm Triton Double Cab228 mm

Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.

Evidence for Toyota Hilux Double Cab 2.8 GD-6 4X4 LEGEND MHEV 6AT

Source type: Toyota South Africa

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

Specification evidence leader

Hilux Double Cab

Strengths
  • Better fuel efficiency
  • Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
Best suited to: Published Efficiency

Triton Double Cab

Strengths
  • More powerful engine output
Weak Spots
  • Lower fuel efficiency
  • Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to: Published Performance

Which One's Right for You?

Hilux Double Cab

  • Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
  • Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment

Triton Double Cab

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec Hilux Double Cab Triton Double Cab
Model Introduced Year 2026 2024
Generation Ninth-generation Hilux Double Cab launched in South Africa in 2026 Sixth-generation Triton
Facelift History All-new ninth-generation South African model introduced in 2026 Next-Gen Triton launched in South Africa in November 2024; Bi-Turbo added in 2026.
Facelift Launched Since 2026 Current specification
Facelift Version Ending Current South African specification Current
Body Style Pickup Double-cab pickup
Model Year 2026 2026
Production Status active active
Segment Bakkie One-ton double-cab pickup
Vehicle Type Light Commercial Vehicle Light commercial vehicle
Spec Hilux Double Cab Triton Double Cab
Length 5320 mm 5360 mm
Width 1885 mm 1930 mm
Height 1865 mm 1815 mm
Wheelbase 3085 mm 3130 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 312 mm 228 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) 185 mm 195 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 80 l 75 l
Boot/Cargo Space 1145.8 l 1262 l
Kerb Weight 2155 kg 2035 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 2950 kg 3020 kg
Payload Capacity 795 kg 985 kg
Towing Capacity 3500 kg 3500 kg
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Rows 2 rows 2 rows
Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Minimum Turning Radius 6.3 m 6.35 m
Front Headroom 1000 mm 1000 mm
Rear Headroom 930 mm 972 mm
Front Legroom 1040 mm 1059 mm
Rear Legroom 700 mm 857 mm

In depth: how these cars differ

This Hilux Double Cab 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: Hilux Double Cab 74 vs Triton Double Cab 75.

Efficiency index: Hilux Double Cab 55 vs Triton Double Cab 47.

Safety-equipment index: Hilux Double Cab 99 vs Triton Double Cab 95.

Practicality index: Hilux Double Cab 90 vs Triton Double Cab 90.

Ownership-cover index: Hilux Double Cab 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.

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

Hilux Double Cab leads by 3 points

Hilux Double Cab and Triton Double Cab are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

Evidence leader 81 /100
Lead 3 points
Data 83% source coverage
81
#1 Evidence 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 3 points
78
#2

Triton Double Cab

83% source coverage 3 strong categories
Best at Safety 95 Check Efficiency 47
Performance 75
Efficiency 47
Safety 95
Practicality 90
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance Triton Double Cab +1 Efficiency Hilux Double Cab +8 Safety Hilux Double Cab +4 Practicality Level

Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

Hilux Double Cab

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

Triton Double Cab

Performance 75/100
Efficiency 47/100
Safety 95/100
Practicality 90/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index Toyota Hilux Double Cab leads the specification evidence index with 81 pts vs 78 pts for Triton Double Cab

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Hilux Double Cab leads. However, Triton Double Cab may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

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Hilux Double Cab vs Triton Double 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.