Toyota Hilux Single Cab vs Nissan Navara Single Cab

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.

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

At a Glance — Who Wins What

Performance Navara Single Cab
Fuel Economy Tie
🛡 Safety Tie
📦 Practicality Tie
🔑 Ownership Not enough comparable data
Hilux Single Cab starts ZAR 107,300 cheaper Hilux 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

Source-backed Catalogue Index

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

Weighted / 100
Catalogue-index readout

Navara Single Cab leads by 1 points

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

Index leader 72 /100
Lead 1 points
Data 56% source coverage
72
#1 Index leader

Navara Single Cab

56% source coverage 2 strong categories
Best at Safety 90 Check Efficiency 56
Performance 67
Efficiency 56
Safety 90
Practicality 72
Leads by 1 points
71
#2

Hilux Single Cab

55% source coverage 2 strong categories
Best at Safety 90 Check Efficiency 56
Performance 65
Efficiency 56
Safety 90
Practicality 72
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance Navara Single Cab +2 Efficiency Level Safety Level Practicality Level

Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.

Why this score View 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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Questions Buyers Usually Ask

There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the exact South African derivatives 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.

Hagalu does not publish a guaranteed resale winner. Depreciation depends on age, mileage, condition, derivative, colour, supply and demand. Compare several current used-market listings and obtain trade-in valuations for equivalent examples before relying on a resale estimate.

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.

It is worth more only when the exact price difference buys equipment, space, performance or ownership cover that matters to you. Compare like-for-like lifecycle states and derivatives; a current offer and a historical last-listed price are not directly equivalent.

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.