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 473,700 cheaperHilux Single Cab from ZAR 326,200 · P500 from ZAR 799,900
Key Specs Side by Side
The specs that matter most — highlighted where one car leads.
Spec
Hilux Single Cab
P500
Maximum Power
110 kW @ 3400 rpm
255 kW
Maximum Torque
400 Nm
648 Nm
Engine Size
2393 cc
2000 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
13.2 km/l
10.2 km/l
Ground Clearance
269 mm
224 mm
Boot / Load Bay
-
-
Airbags
Side, Curtain, Driver, Passenger, Driver Knee
Front dual, front side, curtain and front centre airbags
Kerb Weight
-
2810 kg
Seating Capacity
2 seats
5 seats
Warranty
3 years / 100 000 km
5 Years / 100,000 km
= leads in this spec
The Bottom Line
P500 has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Hilux Single Cab remains close.
Where They Actually Differ
Performance
P500
+33 pts
Efficiency
Hilux Single Cab
+6 pts
Safety
Hilux Single Cab
+2 pts
Practicality
P500
+7 pts
What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Hilux Single Cab
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Efficiency
Catalogue-index leader
P500
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Practicality
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
P500
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Full Specs, Side by Side
Spec
Hilux Single Cab
P500
Generation
Eighth-generation Hilux Single Cab in Toyota South Africa's current range
Current South African P500 listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data.
Facelift Version Ending
Current South African specification
Current
Body Style
Pickup
Double-cab pickup
Production Status
published
published
Segment
Bakkie
Pickup
Vehicle Type
Pickup
Pickup
Model Introduced Year
-
Current local generation year not confirmed
Facelift History
-
Model-year updates can affect trim, wheels, screens, safety equipment and colours. Use the latest South African price list when checking a specific vehicle.
Facelift Launched Since
-
Original current-generation version
Body Type Cab
-
Pickup
Color Note
-
Colour availability changes by model year, production batch and dealer stock, check the current colour selector before ordering.
Dealer Stock Note
-
Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup
Drivetrain Note
-
Drive layout derived from the official derivative naming: 2.0T HEV Ultra Luxury 4x4 9HAT
Model Year
-
2026
Tare Mass Kg
-
2761 kg
Spec
Hilux Single Cab
P500
Length
5325 mm
5445 mm
Width
1855 mm
1991 mm
Height
1795 mm
1924 mm
Wheelbase
3085 mm
3350 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
269 mm
224 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
80 l
80 l
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2870 kg
3495 kg
Payload Capacity
850 kg
685 kg
Towing Capacity
3500 kg
3500 kg
Seating Capacity
2 seats
5 seats
Doors
2 doors
4 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
6.4 m
-
Kerb Weight
-
2810 kg
Spec
Hilux Single Cab
P500
Front Track Width
1540 mm
Not Applicable
Rear Track Width
1550 mm
Not Applicable
Front Suspension
Tread (mm) 1540
Not Available
Rear Suspension
Tread (mm) 1550
Not Available
MagneRide Damping
-
Not Available
Spec
Hilux Single Cab
P500
Load Bed Length
2315 mm
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
1575 mm
Not Applicable
Climate Control
Manual
Not Available
Power Windows
Front One Touch Driver only
Not Available
Keyless Entry
Standard Remote
Not Available
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
Not Available
Loadbox Length Mm
2315 mm
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
1575 mm
Not Applicable
Wireless Charging
-
Not Available
Sunroof
-
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
-
Not Available
Adaptive Dampers
-
Not Available
Engine Warranty
-
5
Fuel Consumption Combined
-
9.8
Performance Data Logger
-
Not Available
Rev Matching
-
Not Available
Skid Plates
-
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Voice Command
-
Standard
Diff Lock
-
Rear differential lock
Difflock
-
Rear differential lock
Load Bed Light
-
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
-
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
Rear Step Bumper
-
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
Sound System
Standard 2
10-speaker premium audio
Source Model Column
-
p500
Sport Plus Mode
-
Not Available
Tailgate Lock
-
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
Tie Down Hooks
-
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
Tow Bar Type
-
Bakkie towing support
Towbar
-
Bakkie towing support
Trailer Hitch
-
Bakkie towing support
Trailer Stability Assist
-
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Trailer Sway Control
-
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Trim Level
-
flagship
Variant Role
-
Flagship / premium derivative
Spec
Hilux Single Cab
P500
Engine
2.4-litre Diesel
2-litre Turbocharged Petrol Hybrid
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Diesel
Hybrid
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Self Charging Hybrid
Engine Displacement
2393 cc
2000 cc
Cylinders
4
Not Officially Disclosed
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
Not Officially Disclosed
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Compression Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
92 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
90 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
110 kW @ 3400 rpm
255 kW
Maximum Torque
400 Nm
648 Nm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Motor Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Motors
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
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
Not Officially Disclosed
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Type
Not Applicable
Lithium-ion
Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
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 Officially Disclosed
Spec
Hilux Single Cab
P500
Gearbox
6-speed manual
Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
4WD Part-Time
4WD / AWD
LSD Available
Standard
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
Part-time four-wheel drive
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Standard
Rear differential lock
Number of Gears
6
9
Transmission Type
6-speed manual
Automatic
Gear Shift Type
Manual
Automatic
Drivetrain
4WD Part-Time
Not Applicable
4WD Engagement
Part-time four-wheel drive
Available
4WD Hi Range
Standard
Available
4WD Lo Range
Standard
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Standard Switch
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
6-speed manual
Automatic
Low Range
Standard
Standard
Axle Layout
4WD Part-Time
Not Applicable
Rear Differential Lock
Standard
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
6
9
Paddle Shifters
-
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
-
Not Applicable
Clutch Type
-
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
-
Yes
Automatic Shift Paddles
-
Not Applicable
Drive Mode Selector
-
4WD/off-road drive mode support
Front Differential Lock
-
Not Applicable
Low Range Ratio
-
Not Applicable
Spec
Hilux Single Cab
P500
Claimed Mileage
13.2 km/l
10.2 km/l
City Mileage
10.7 km/l
8.2 km/l
Highway Mileage
15.4 km/l
11.9 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
80 l
80 l
Auto Start Stop
Not Available
Not Applicable
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
-
Not Applicable
AdBlue Tank Capacity
-
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
13.2 km/l
10.2 km/l
Spec
Hilux Single Cab
P500
Airbags
Side, Curtain, Driver, Passenger, Driver Knee
Front dual, front side, curtain and front centre airbags
ABS
Standard
Not Available
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Not Available
Traction Control
Standard,
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Not Available
Child Safety Lock
Not Applicable
Not Available
ISOFIX Mounts
Not Applicable
Not Available
Brake Assist
Standard
Not Available
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Not Available
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Front Buzzer + Light
Not Available
Front Parking Sensors
Standard Front + Rear
Not Available
BA
Standard
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Standard
Driver Airbag
Standard
Not Available
EBD
Standard
Not Available
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Not Available
Hill Hold
Standard
Not Available
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
ELR, Pretensioner, Force Limiter
Not Available
Seatbelt Reminder
Front Buzzer + Light
Not Available
Side Airbags
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Not Available
TCS
Standard,
Not Available
Knee Airbag
Standard
Not Available
ABS EBD
Standard
Not Available
Hill Descent Control
-
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Tyre Pressure Monitor
-
Not Available
AEB
-
Not Available
Brake Override System
-
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
-
Not Available
Spec
Hilux Single Cab
P500
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
Reverse Camera
-
Not Available
Park Assist
-
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
-
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
-
Not Available
Spec
Hilux Single Cab
P500
Seat Material
Fabric
Not Applicable
Steering Wheel Material
4 Spoke Urethane
Not Applicable
60 40 Split Seat
Without
Not Applicable
Driver Seat Adjustment
Driver & Passenger Manual
Not Applicable
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Driver & Passenger Manual
Not Applicable
Seat Trim
Fabric
Not Applicable
Heated Seats
-
Not Applicable
Ventilated Seats
-
Not Applicable
Ambient Lighting
-
Not Applicable
Front Shoulder Room
-
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
-
Not Applicable
Interior Colour Options
-
3
Interior Courtesy Lamps
-
Cabin trim, seating material, screen layout and driver-assistance equipment vary by derivative. Compare the chosen P500 grade before assuming a feature is included.
Performance
P500 +33
Efficiency
Hilux Single Cab +6
Safety
Hilux Single Cab +2
Practicality
P500 +7
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Catalogue-index leader
P500
Performance
98/100
Efficiency
50/100
Safety
88/100
Practicality
79/100
Ownership
65/100
Hilux Single Cab
Performance
65/100
Efficiency
56/100
Safety
90/100
Practicality
72/100
How to Read This Comparison
🏆GWM P500
leads the catalogue index with 79 pts
vs 71 pts for Hilux Single Cab
In Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index, P500 leads. However, Hilux Single Cab may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
Other Comparisons Worth Checking
See how similar cars go head-to-head — you might find a better fit than you expected.
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 P500 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 P500 98.
Efficiency index: Hilux Single Cab 56 vs P500 50.
Safety-equipment index: Hilux Single Cab 90 vs P500 88.
Practicality index: Hilux Single Cab 72 vs P500 79.
Ownership-cover index: Hilux Single Cab not separately scored vs P500 65.
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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