Toyota Hilux Single Cab vs Nissan Navara 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 Hilux Single Cab in South Africa

Toyota Hilux Single Cab

2.4 GD-6 4X4 RAIDER 6MT Diesel 6-Speed Manual Current
ZAR 636,300 ex-showroom
⚡ 110 kW 🔧 400 Nm ⛽ 13.2 km/l
VS
Nissan Navara Single Cab in South Africa

Nissan Navara Single Cab

2.5D SE Single Cab 4x4 MT Diesel Current
ZAR 592,600 ex-showroom
⚡ 120 kW 🔧 403 Nm ⛽ 13.2 km/l
＋ Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

Toyota Hilux Single Cab vs Nissan Navara Single Cab: the short answer

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

Hilux Single Cab starts ZAR 107,300 cheaper Hilux Single Cab from ZAR 326,200 · Navara Single Cab from ZAR 433,500

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification Hilux Single Cab Navara Single Cab
Maximum Power Hilux Single Cab110 kW @ 3400 rpm Navara Single Cab120 kW @ 3600 rpm
Maximum Torque Hilux Single Cab400 Nm Navara Single Cab403 Nm @ 2000 rpm
Engine Size Hilux Single Cab2393 cc Navara Single Cab2488 cc
Combined Fuel Economy Hilux Single Cab13.2 km/l Navara Single Cab13.2 km/l
Ground Clearance Hilux Single Cab269 mm Navara Single Cab208 mm

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

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

Specification evidence leader

Hilux Single Cab

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

Navara Single Cab

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

Which One's Right for You?

Hilux Single Cab

  • 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

Navara Single Cab

  • Buyers who prefer this derivative's confirmed specification mix

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec Hilux Single Cab Navara Single Cab
Model Introduced Year 2020 1997
Generation Eighth-generation Hilux Single Cab in Toyota South Africa's current range Current Navara generation focuses on improved comfort and stronger safety credentials
Facelift History Current eighth-generation Toyota South Africa Hilux range Updated in recent years with improved styling, safety upgrades, and suspension refinement
Facelift Launched Since 2025 Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending Current South African specification Current
Body Style Pickup Single Cab
Model Year 2026 2026
Production Status active Active
Segment Bakkie Single-cab bakkie
Vehicle Type Pickup Single Cab
Body Type Cab - Single/extended/double cab as per derivative name
Color Note - White, Silver, Black, Grey, Red, Blue
Dealer Stock Note - Top grade in the South Africa lineup
Drivetrain Note - Drive layout derived from the official derivative naming: 2.5D SE Single Cab 4x4 MT
Tare Mass Kg - 1803 kg
Spec Hilux Single Cab Navara Single Cab
Length 5325 mm 5235 mm
Width 1855 mm 1790 mm
Height 1795 mm 1760 mm
Wheelbase 3085 mm 3150 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 269 mm 208 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) 185 mm -
Fuel Tank Capacity 80 l 80 l
Boot/Cargo Space 484 l -
Kerb Weight 2203 kg 1803 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 2870 kg 3010 kg
Payload Capacity 850 kg 1119 kg
Towing Capacity 3500 kg 3500 kg
Seating Capacity 2 seats 2 seats
Number of Rows 1 rows -
Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Minimum Turning Radius 6.4 m 6.4 m
Front Headroom 992 mm -
Rear Headroom Not Applicable -
Front Legroom 1040 mm -
Rear Legroom Not Applicable -

In depth: how these cars differ

This Hilux Single Cab and Navara 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: Hilux Single Cab 67 vs Navara Single Cab 67.

Efficiency index: Hilux Single Cab 61 vs Navara Single Cab 56.

Safety-equipment index: Hilux Single Cab 93 vs Navara Single Cab 90.

Practicality index: Hilux Single Cab 74 vs Navara Single Cab 72.

Ownership-cover index: Hilux Single Cab not separately scored vs Navara 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

Hilux Single Cab leads by 2 points

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

Evidence leader 74 /100
Lead 2 points
Data 72% source coverage
74
#1 Evidence leader

Hilux Single Cab

72% source coverage 2 strong categories
Best at Safety 93 Check Efficiency 61
Performance 67
Efficiency 61
Safety 93
Practicality 74
Leads by 2 points
72
#2

Navara Single Cab

56% source coverage 2 strong categories
Best at Safety 90 Check Efficiency 56
Performance 67
Efficiency 56
Safety 90
Practicality 72
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance Level Efficiency Hilux Single Cab +5 Safety Hilux Single Cab +3 Practicality Hilux Single Cab +2

Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

Hilux Single Cab

Performance 67/100
Efficiency 61/100
Safety 93/100
Practicality 74/100

Navara Single Cab

Performance 67/100
Efficiency 56/100
Safety 90/100
Practicality 72/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index Toyota Hilux Single Cab leads the specification evidence index with 74 pts vs 72 pts for Navara Single Cab

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Hilux Single Cab leads. However, Navara 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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Hilux Single Cab vs Navara 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.