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.
Hilux Single Cab starts ZAR 107,300 cheaperHilux Single Cab from ZAR 326,200 · Navara Single Cab from ZAR 433,500
Key Specs Side by Side
The specs that matter most — highlighted where one car leads.
Spec
Hilux Single Cab
Navara Single Cab
Maximum Power
110 kW @ 3400 rpm
120 kW @ 3600 rpm
Maximum Torque
400 Nm
403 Nm @ 2000 rpm
Engine Size
2393 cc
2488 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
13.2 km/l
13.2 km/l
Ground Clearance
269 mm
208 mm
Boot / Load Bay
-
-
Airbags
Side, Curtain, Driver, Passenger, Driver Knee
Driver and front passenger airbags, side, curtain and driver knee airbags
Kerb Weight
-
1803 kg
Seating Capacity
2 seats
2 seats
Warranty
3 years / 100 000 km
6 years / 150,000 km
= leads in this spec
The Bottom Line
Hilux Single Cab and Navara Single Cab are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Where They Actually Differ
Performance
Navara Single Cab
+2 pts
Efficiency
Equal
Safety
Equal
Practicality
Equal
What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Hilux Single Cab
Strengths
Nothing stands out clearly here.
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Best suited to:General Use
Catalogue-index leader
Navara Single Cab
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Weak Spots
No obvious weak spots to flag.
Best suited to:Published Performance
Which One's Right for You?
Hilux Single Cab
Buyers who prefer this derivative's confirmed specification mix
Navara Single Cab
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Full Specs, Side by Side
Spec
Hilux Single Cab
Navara Single Cab
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 Version Ending
Current South African specification
Current
Body Style
Pickup
Single Cab
Production Status
published
Active
Segment
Bakkie
Single-cab bakkie
Vehicle Type
Pickup
Single Cab
Model Introduced Year
-
1997
Facelift History
-
Updated in recent years with improved styling, safety upgrades, and suspension refinement
Facelift Launched Since
-
Original current-generation version
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
Model Year
-
2026
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
Fuel Tank Capacity
80 l
80 l
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
Doors
2 doors
2 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
6.4 m
6.4 m
Kerb Weight
-
1803 kg
Spec
Hilux Single Cab
Navara Single Cab
Front Track Width
1540 mm
1550 mm
Rear Track Width
1550 mm
1550 mm
Front Suspension
Tread (mm) 1540
Double wishbone with coil over strut
Rear Suspension
Tread (mm) 1550
Leaf Spring
Chassis Type
-
Ladder
Power Steering
-
Rack & Pinion Power Assisted
Chassis Material
-
Ladder
Front Suspension Type
Tread (mm) 1540
Double wishbone with coil over strut
MagneRide Damping
-
Not Available
Rear Axle Type
-
Leaf Spring
Rear Suspension Type
Tread (mm) 1550
Leaf Spring
Suspension
-
Double wishbone with coil over strut
Spec
Hilux Single Cab
Navara Single Cab
Load Bed Length
2315 mm
2311 mm
Load Bed Width
1575 mm
1560 mm
Climate Control
Manual
Manual air conditioning
Power Windows
Front One Touch Driver only
Driver auto up/down
Keyless Entry
Standard Remote
Remote central locking
Push Button Start
Rotary (Mechanical)
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Not Available
Boot Space Seats Folded
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Type
Manual
Manual air conditioning
Loadbox Length Mm
2315 mm
2311 mm
Loadbox Width Mm
1575 mm
1560 mm
Wireless Charging
-
Not Available
Sunroof
-
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
-
Not Available
Electric Mirror Folding
-
Power mirrors with manual fold
Driver Seat Height Adjustment
-
Standard
12V Accessory Socket
-
12V outlet inside cabin and load box
Adaptive Dampers
-
Not Available
Climate Zones
-
Not Available
Fuel Consumption Combined
-
Not Available
Heads Up Display
-
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
-
Standard
Multi Function Steering
-
Standard
Performance Data Logger
-
Not Available
Power Mirrors
-
Power mirrors with manual fold
Rev Matching
-
Not Available
Ride Mode Selection
-
Not Available
Seatbelt Pre Tensioner
-
Standard
Skid Plates
-
Not Available
Spare Wheel
Full Alloy
Full-size steel
Steering Mounted Controls
-
Standard
Accelerator 0 100
-
Not Applicable
Air Conditioning
Manual
Manual air conditioning
Battery Preconditioning
-
Not Available
Country Of Origin
-
South Africa
Diff Lock
-
Standard
Difflock
-
Standard
Electric Fold Indicator Mirrors
-
Manual fold
Intelligent Battery System
-
Not Available
Load Bed Light
-
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
-
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
Manual Aircon
-
Standard
One Pedal Driving
-
Not Available
Rear Electric Motor
-
Not Available
Rear Step Bumper
-
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
Regenerative Braking Levels
-
Not Available
Remote Side Mirror
-
Standard
Remote Start
-
Not Available
Rim Size
F:265-65R17 Alloy- R:265-65R17 Alloy
16
Sound System
Standard 2
Not Available
Source Model Column
-
navara-single-cab
Sport Plus Mode
-
Not Available
Tailgate Lock
-
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
Tie Down Hooks
-
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
Tow Bar Type
-
Not Available
Towbar
-
Not Available
Trailer Hitch
-
Not Available
Trailer Stability Assist
-
Standard
Trailer Sway Control
-
Standard
Trim Level
-
top
Variant Role
-
Off-road or adventure derivative
Vehicle To Grid
-
Not Available
Vehicle To Load
-
Not Available
Walk Away Lock
-
Not Available
Spec
Hilux Single Cab
Navara Single Cab
Engine
2.4-litre Diesel
2.5-litre Turbocharged Diesel
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
2393 cc
2488 cc
Cylinders
4
4
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Inline
Valves
Not Officially Disclosed
16
Valves per Cylinder
Not Officially Disclosed
4
Aspiration
Not Officially Disclosed
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Not Officially Disclosed
Direct Injection
Compression Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
92 mm
89 mm
Stroke
90 mm
100 mm
Maximum Power
110 kW @ 3400 rpm
120 kW @ 3600 rpm
Maximum Torque
400 Nm
403 Nm @ 2000 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
4WD
4WD
Transmission
6-Speed Manual
Not Officially Disclosed
Top Speed
170 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Standard Eco, Sport
Not Officially Disclosed
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
66.6 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
223.5 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
Hilux Single Cab
Navara Single Cab
Gearbox
6-speed manual
Manual
Drivetrain Layout
4WD Part-Time
4WD
LSD Available
Standard
Not Available
Transfer Case
Part-time four-wheel drive
4WD transfer case
Differential Lock
Standard
Not Available
Number of Gears
6
6
Transmission Type
6-speed manual
Manual
Gear Shift Type
Manual
Manual
Drivetrain
4WD Part-Time
4WD
4WD Engagement
Part-time four-wheel drive
Selectable 4WD
4WD Hi Range
Standard
Standard
4WD Lo Range
Standard
Standard
4WD Selector
Standard Switch
Standard
Gearbox Type
6-speed manual
Manual
Low Range
Standard
Standard
Axle Layout
4WD Part-Time
4WD
Rear Differential Lock
Standard
Not Available
Transmission Speeds
6
6
Paddle Shifters
-
Not Available
Final Drive Ratio
-
Not Applicable
Clutch Type
-
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
-
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
-
Not Available
Drive Mode Selector
-
4WD/off-road drive mode support
Front Differential Lock
-
Not Available
Low Range Ratio
-
Not Available
Spec
Hilux Single Cab
Navara Single Cab
Claimed Mileage
13.2 km/l
13.2 km/l
City Mileage
10.7 km/l
10.7 km/l
Highway Mileage
15.4 km/l
15.4 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
80 l
80 l
Auto Start Stop
Not Available
Not Available
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
80
80
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Emission Standard
-
-
AdBlue Tank Capacity
-
Not Available
Real-world Mileage
13.2 km/l
13.2 km/l
Spec
Hilux Single Cab
Navara Single Cab
Airbags
Side, Curtain, Driver, Passenger, Driver Knee
Driver and front passenger airbags, side, curtain and driver knee airbags
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard,
Vehicle Dynamic Control
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Not Applicable
Not Available
ISOFIX Mounts
Not Applicable
Not Available
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Front Buzzer + Light
Standard
Front Parking Sensors
Standard Front + Rear
Not Available
BA
Standard
Standard
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Standard
Driver Airbag
Standard
Standard
EBD
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Hill Hold
Standard
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Standard
Seatbelt Pretensioners
ELR, Pretensioner, Force Limiter
Standard
Seatbelt Reminder
Front Buzzer + Light
Standard
Side Airbags
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
TCS
Standard,
Vehicle Dynamic Control
Knee Airbag
Standard
Driver knee airbag
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Hill Descent Control
-
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
-
Not Available
Alarm System
-
Standard
Central Locking
-
Standard
AEB
-
Not Available
Brake Override System
-
Not Available
Fatigue Detection
-
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
-
Not Available
Anti Theft Alarm
-
Standard
Driver Front Passenger Airbags
-
Standard
Driver Passenger Airbags
-
Standard
ESC With Traction Control
-
Not Available
Spec
Hilux Single Cab
Navara Single Cab
Cruise Control
Standard
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Standard Front + Rear
Not Available
360 Degree Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard Front + Rear
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
-
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
-
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
-
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
-
Not Available
Rear View Camera
-
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
-
Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
-
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
-
Not Available
Auto Wipers
-
Not Available
EV Mode
-
Not Available
Reverse Camera
-
Not Available
Park Assist
-
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
-
Not Available
Emergency Braking
-
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
-
Not Available
Parking Distance Sensors
-
Not Available
Parking Sensor
-
Not Available
Rear View Camera
-
Not Available
Reverse Camera Type
-
Not Available
Reversing Camera
-
Not Available
Spec
Hilux Single Cab
Navara Single Cab
Seat Material
Fabric
Fabric
Steering Wheel Material
4 Spoke Urethane
Not Applicable
60 40 Split Seat
Without
Not Available
Driver Seat Adjustment
Driver & Passenger Manual
Height adjustable driver seat
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Driver & Passenger Manual
Separate front passenger seat
Seat Trim
Fabric
Fabric
Seat Adjustment
-
6-way manual
Heated Seats
-
Not Available
Ventilated Seats
-
Not Available
Steering Type
-
Rack & Pinion Power Assisted
Ambient Lighting
-
Not Available
Rear Armrest
-
Not Available
Front Shoulder Room
-
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
-
Not Applicable
Rear AC Vents
-
Not Available
Instrument Cluster Type
-
-
Interior Colour Options
-
6
Adjustable Driver Seat
-
6-way manual
Driver Seat
-
6-way manual
Interior Courtesy Lamps
-
Cabin trim, seating material, screen layout and driver-assistance equipment vary by derivative. Compare the chosen Navara Single Cab grade before assuming a feature is included.
Interior Colours
-
6
Spec
Hilux Single Cab
Navara Single Cab
Infotainment System
Toyota Display Audio, DAB
7-inch touchscreen with CD, AM/FM, RDS and Bluetooth
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Catalogue-index leader
Navara Single Cab
Performance
67/100
Efficiency
56/100
Safety
90/100
Practicality
72/100
Hilux Single Cab
Performance
65/100
Efficiency
56/100
Safety
90/100
Practicality
72/100
How to Read This Comparison
🏆Nissan Navara Single Cab
leads the catalogue index with 72 pts
vs 71 pts for Hilux Single Cab
In Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index, Navara Single Cab leads. However, Hilux 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 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.
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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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Check the exact derivatives for drive type, ground clearance, tyres, approach and departure angles, wading depth and low-range gearing where officially disclosed. SUV styling or all-wheel drive alone does not prove that a vehicle is suitable for demanding off-road use.
Calculate each exact derivative using your monthly distance and a current fuel or electricity price, then add finance, insurance, scheduled service, tyres and licence costs. Hagalu does not claim a fixed monthly saving without those buyer-specific inputs.
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In Depth — Breaking It All Down
This Hilux Single Cab and Navara Single Cab 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 Single Cab 65 vs Navara Single Cab 67.
Efficiency index: Hilux Single Cab 56 vs Navara Single Cab 56.
Safety-equipment index: Hilux Single Cab 90 vs Navara Single Cab 90.
Practicality index: Hilux Single Cab 72 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.
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