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Toyota Hilux Single Cab vs Rolls-Royce Phantom: the short answer
Hilux Single Cab and Phantom are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Five key differences
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Specification
Hilux Single Cab
Phantom
Maximum Power
Hilux Single Cab110 kW @ 3400 rpm
Phantom420 kW @ 5000 rpm
Maximum Torque
Hilux Single Cab400 Nm
Phantom900 Nm @ 1700 rpm
Engine Size
Hilux Single Cab2393 cc
Phantom6749 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Hilux Single Cab13.2 km/l
Phantom6.29 km/l
Ground Clearance
Hilux Single Cab269 mm
Phantom136 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
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Toyota Hilux Single Cab
2.4 GD-6 4X4 RAIDER 6MT
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What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Hilux Single Cab
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to:Published EfficiencyPublished Practicality
Specification evidence leader
Phantom
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Performance
Which One's Right for You?
Hilux Single Cab
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Phantom
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
Hilux Single Cab
Phantom
Model Introduced Year
2020
2018
Generation
Eighth-generation Hilux Single Cab in Toyota South Africa's current range
Eighth-generation Phantom in standard-wheelbase Series II form
Facelift History
Current eighth-generation Toyota South Africa Hilux range
The eighth-generation Phantom was presented globally in 2017, introduced in South Africa in 2018 and received its light-touch Series II evolution in 2022
Facelift Launched Since
2025
2022
Facelift Version Ending
Current South African specification
Current
Body Style
Pickup
Four-door luxury saloon
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
active
Segment
Bakkie
Full-size super-luxury saloon
Vehicle Type
Pickup
Internal-combustion passenger car
Spec
Hilux Single Cab
Phantom
Length
5325 mm
5762 mm
Width
1855 mm
2018 mm
Height
1795 mm
1646 mm
Wheelbase
3085 mm
3552 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
269 mm
136 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
185 mm
136 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
80 l
90 l
Boot/Cargo Space
484 l
530 l
Kerb Weight
2203 kg
2560 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2870 kg
3235 kg
Payload Capacity
850 kg
675 kg
Towing Capacity
3500 kg
0 kg
Seating Capacity
2 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
1 rows
2 rows
Doors
2 doors
4 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
6.4 m
6.55 m
Front Headroom
992 mm
1046 mm
Rear Headroom
Not Applicable
978 mm
Front Legroom
1040 mm
1041 mm
Rear Legroom
Not Applicable
1105 mm
Spec
Hilux Single Cab
Phantom
Front Track Width
1540 mm
-
Rear Track Width
1550 mm
-
Front Suspension
Tread (mm) 1540
Double-wishbone front axle with self-levelling air suspension
Rear Suspension
Tread (mm) 1550
Five-link rear axle with self-levelling air suspension
Spec
Hilux Single Cab
Phantom
Load Bed Length
2315 mm
-
Load Bed Width
1575 mm
-
Climate Control
Manual
Automatic four-zone climate control
Power Windows
Front One Touch Driver only
Front and rear power windows with one-touch up/down
Keyless Entry
Standard Remote
Comfort Access keyless entry
Push Button Start
Rotary (Mechanical)
Push Button Start
Wireless Charging
Yes
Wireless smartphone charging
Sunroof
No
No
Electric Tailgate
No
Power open/close luggage compartment
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Rain-sensing variable-speed windshield wipers
Boot Space Seats Folded
Not Applicable
-
AC Type
Manual
Automatic four-zone climate control
Loadbox Length Mm
2315 mm
-
Loadbox Width Mm
1575 mm
-
Spec
Hilux Single Cab
Phantom
Engine
2.4-litre Diesel
6.75-litre twin-turbocharged V12 petrol
Engine Code
Market-specific engine family
N74B68A
Fuel Type
Diesel
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
2393 cc
6749 cc
Cylinders
4
12
Cylinder Layout
Inline
V
Valves
16
48
Valves per Cylinder
4
4
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Twin Turbocharged
Fuel System
Common-rail direct injection
Direct Injection
Compression Ratio
10.5:1
10.0:1
Bore
92 mm
89 mm
Stroke
90 mm
90.4 mm
Maximum Power
110 kW @ 3400 rpm
420 kW @ 5000 rpm
Maximum Torque
400 Nm
900 Nm @ 1700 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
RWD
Transmission
6-Speed Manual
8-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
170 km/h
250 km/h
0-100 km/h
7.8 sec
5.3 sec
Quarter Mile
15.5 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Standard Eco, Sport
Low
Launch Control
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
4800 rpm
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
100 kW/tonne
164.1 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
220 Nm/tonne
351.6 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
Phantom
Gearbox
6-speed manual
8-speed ZF automatic
Drivetrain Layout
4WD Part-Time
Front-engine, rear-wheel drive with all-wheel steering
LSD Available
Standard
-
Transfer Case
Part-time four-wheel drive
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Standard
No lockable differential
Paddle Shifters
Yes
No
Final Drive Ratio
Yes
2.81:1
Number of Gears
6
8
Transmission Type
6-speed manual
8-speed ZF automatic
Clutch Type
Yes
Torque converter
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
-
Gear Shift Type
Manual
Satellite Aided automatic gear selection
Drivetrain
4WD Part-Time
Rear-wheel drive
4WD Engagement
Part-time four-wheel drive
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
Standard
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Standard
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Standard Switch
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Yes
No
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
6-speed manual
8-speed ZF automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Standard
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
4WD Part-Time
Rear-wheel-drive power delivery with active rear-axle steering
Rear Differential Lock
Standard
No lockable differential
Transmission Speeds
6
8
Spec
Hilux Single Cab
Phantom
Claimed Mileage
13.2 km/l
6.29 km/l
City Mileage
10.7 km/l
5.10 km/l
Highway Mileage
15.4 km/l
8.08 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
80 l
90 l
Emission Standard
Euro 6
Euro 6e (B6e)
AdBlue Tank Capacity
1 l
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Available
Automatic start/stop: No
Real-world Mileage
13.2 km/l
6.29 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
80
90
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
566-581 km (calculated from 90 L and 15.5-15.9 l/100 km WLTP)
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
-
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
608 km
Spec
Hilux Single Cab
Phantom
Airbags
Side, Curtain, Driver, Passenger, Driver Knee
8
ABS
Standard
Four-channel Anti-lock Braking System
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Dynamic Stability Control
Traction Control
Standard,
Dynamic Traction Control
Hill Descent Control
Yes
No
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Hill Start Assist
Child Safety Lock
Not Applicable
Rear child-safety locks
ISOFIX Mounts
Not Applicable
ISOFIX child-seat mounts
Brake Assist
Standard
Dynamic Brake Control
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Yes
Low tyre-pressure warning
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Engine immobiliser
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Front Buzzer + Light
Front driver and passenger seatbelt warning sensors
Front Parking Sensors
Standard Front + Rear
Park Distance Control, front and rear
AEB
Yes
Collision Warning with Brake Function; pedestrian/bike warning with brake function
BA
Standard
Dynamic Brake Control
Brake Override System
Yes
-
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Front Head Protection System
Driver Airbag
Standard
Driver airbag
EBD
Standard
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Engine immobiliser
Hill Hold
Standard
Hill Start Assist
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Front-passenger airbag
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Seatbelt Pretensioners
ELR, Pretensioner, Force Limiter
Front and rear three-point pretensioning seatbelts; front force limiters
Seatbelt Reminder
Front Buzzer + Light
Front driver and passenger seatbelt warning sensors
Side Airbags
Standard
Front side-impact airbags
Stability Control
Standard
Dynamic Stability Control
TCS
Standard,
Dynamic Traction Control
Knee Airbag
Standard
Active front knee protection
ABS EBD
Standard
Four-channel Anti-lock Braking System
Spec
Hilux Single Cab
Phantom
Cruise Control
Standard
Dynamic Cruise Control; Active Cruise Control fitted to the referenced current vehicle
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Active Cruise Control
Lane Keep Assist
Yes
Lane Departure Warning with Active Return
Lane Departure Warning
Yes
Lane Departure Warning with Active Return
Blind Spot Monitoring
Yes
Lane Change Warning with Blind Spot Detection
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Parking Sensors
Standard Front + Rear
Park Distance Control, front and rear
Rear View Camera
Yes
Rear View Camera
360 Degree Camera
Not Available
Surround View Camera with 3D view
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Yes
Collision Warning with Brake Function; pedestrian/bike warning with brake function
Driver Fatigue Alert
Yes
Alertness Assistant
Traffic Sign Recognition
Yes
Speed Limit Information
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
High-Beam Assistance
Auto Wipers
Yes
Rain-sensing variable-speed windshield wipers
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard Front + Rear
Park Distance Control, front and rear
Reverse Camera
Yes
Rear View Camera
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Active Cruise Control
Park Assist
Yes
Park Assist and Reversing Assistant
Around View Monitor
Not Available
Surround View Camera with 3D view
Blind Spot Warning
Yes
Lane Change Warning with Blind Spot Detection
Forward Collision Warning
Yes
Collision Warning with Brake Function
Spec
Hilux Single Cab
Phantom
Seat Material
Fabric
A-grade leather hides with Bespoke alternatives
Heated Seats
Yes
Front and rear
Ventilated Seats
Yes
Front ventilated seats fitted to the referenced exact 2026 vehicle
Ambient Lighting
Yes
Yes
Steering Wheel Material
4 Spoke Urethane
Heated full-leather multifunction steering wheel
60 40 Split Seat
Without
No
Driver Seat Adjustment
Driver & Passenger Manual
Heated, electronically adjustable front seat with memory
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Driver & Passenger Manual
Heated, electronically adjustable front seat with memory
Seat Trim
Fabric
Leather seat trim fitted to the referenced exact 2026 vehicle; Bespoke alternatives available
Spec
Hilux Single Cab
Phantom
Infotainment System
Toyota Display Audio, DAB
SPIRIT infotainment operated by touch, controller and voice commands
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Apple CarPlay compatibility
Android Auto
Standard
Android Auto compatibility
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Bluetooth wireless technology
Number of Speakers
Standard 2
16
Digital Instrument Cluster
Standard TFT
12.3-inch colour TFT display with LED backlighting
USB Ports
2
USB Type-C ports
Infotainment Screen
Toyota Display Audio, DAB
10.25-inch Central Information Display with touchscreen, concealed behind retractable veneer when not in use
Touchscreen
Toyota Display Audio, DAB
10.25-inch Central Information Display with touchscreen, concealed behind retractable veneer when not in use
255/50 R21 109H M+S all-round; 255/45 R22 107Y front and 285/40 R22 110Y rear; 255/50 R21 109Y front and 285/45 R21 113Y rear
Front Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
Power-assisted ventilated disc brakes
Rear Brake Type
Drum
Power-assisted ventilated disc brakes
Spare Wheel Type
Full Alloy
No spare wheel
Wheel Rim Size
F:265-65R17 Alloy- R:265-65R17 Alloy
21- and 22-inch approved fitments
Handbrake Type
Lever
Electromechanical parking brake acting on rear discs
Spec
Hilux Single Cab
Phantom
Service Interval
12 months / 10 000 km
-
Service Plan
9 Services / 90 000 km
4 years / unlimited km
Spec
Hilux Single Cab
Phantom
CO2 Emissions
1 g/km
361 g/km
Fuel Octane Requirement
-
95 RON; minimum 91 RON
Spec
Hilux Single Cab
Phantom
Ownership Role
Commercial and leisure
Flagship saloon balancing owner driving with formal rear-passenger use
Price Zar
636300 ZAR
-
Pricing Role
Flagship
Price on application
Starting Price
636300
-
Starting Price Zar
636300
-
Spec
Hilux Single Cab
Phantom
Warranty
3 years / 100 000 km
4 years; regional conditions apply
In depth: how these cars differ
This Hilux Single Cab and Phantom 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 Phantom 96.
Efficiency index: Hilux Single Cab 61 vs Phantom 29.
Safety-equipment index: Hilux Single Cab 93 vs Phantom 95.
Practicality index: Hilux Single Cab 74 vs Phantom 67.
Ownership-cover index: Hilux Single Cab not separately scored vs Phantom 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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Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout
Phantom leads by 1 points
Hilux Single Cab and Phantom are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Performance
Phantom +29
Efficiency
Hilux Single Cab +32
Safety
Phantom +2
Practicality
Hilux Single Cab +7
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Phantom
Performance
96/100
Efficiency
29/100
Safety
95/100
Practicality
67/100
Hilux Single Cab
Performance
67/100
Efficiency
61/100
Safety
93/100
Practicality
74/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexRolls-Royce Phantom
leads the specification evidence index with 75 pts
vs 74 pts for Hilux Single Cab
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Phantom leads. However, Hilux Single Cab may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
Related comparisons
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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.
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.
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