Toyota Hilux Single Cab vs Mitsubishi Triton 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
Mitsubishi Triton Single Cab in South Africa

Mitsubishi Triton Single Cab

2.4L 4x2 GL M/T Diesel 5-Speed Manual Current
ZAR 499,990 ex-showroom
⚡ 81 kW 🔧 200 Nm ⛽ 12.5 km/l
Add a 3rd car

At a Glance — Who Wins What

Performance Hilux Single Cab
Fuel Economy Hilux Single Cab
🛡 Safety Hilux Single Cab
📦 Practicality Tie
🔑 Ownership Not enough comparable data
Hilux Single Cab starts ZAR 173,790 cheaper Hilux Single Cab from ZAR 326,200 · Triton Single Cab from ZAR 499,990

Key Specs Side by Side

The specs that matter most — highlighted where one car leads.

Spec Hilux Single Cab Triton Single Cab
Maximum Power 110 kW @ 3400 rpm 81 kW @ 4000 rpm
Maximum Torque 400 Nm 200 Nm @ 1000-3750 rpm
Engine Size 2393 cc 2442 cc
Combined Fuel Economy 13.2 km/l 12.5 km/l
Ground Clearance 269 mm 200 mm
Boot / Load Bay - 1904 l
Airbags Side, Curtain, Driver, Passenger, Driver Knee 2
Kerb Weight - 1625 kg
Seating Capacity 2 seats 2 seats
Warranty 3 years / 100 000 km 5 years / unlimited km

= leads in this spec

The Bottom Line

Hilux Single Cab has a large lead in Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index over Triton Single Cab.

Where They Actually Differ

Performance Hilux Single Cab +31 pts
Efficiency Hilux Single Cab +7 pts
Safety Hilux Single Cab +58 pts
Practicality Equal

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

Catalogue-index leader

Hilux Single Cab

Strengths
  • More powerful engine output
  • Better fuel efficiency
  • Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
  • No obvious weak spots to flag.
Best suited to: Published Performance Published Efficiency

Triton Single Cab

Strengths
  • Nothing stands out clearly here.
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
  • Lower fuel efficiency
  • Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to: General Use

Which One's Right for You?

Hilux Single Cab

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
  • Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
  • Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment

Triton Single Cab

  • Buyers who prefer this derivative's confirmed specification mix

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec Hilux Single Cab Triton Single Cab
Generation Eighth-generation Hilux Single Cab in Toyota South Africa's current range Sixth-generation Triton
Facelift Version Ending Current South African specification Current
Body Style Pickup Single-cab pickup
Production Status published active
Segment Bakkie One-ton single-cab pickup
Vehicle Type Pickup Light commercial vehicle
Model Introduced Year - 2024
Facelift History - Next-Gen Triton launched in South Africa in November 2024.
Facelift Launched Since - Current specification
Model Year - 2026
Spec Hilux Single Cab Triton Single Cab
Length 5325 mm 5320 mm
Width 1855 mm 1865 mm
Height 1795 mm 1700 mm
Wheelbase 3085 mm 3130 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 269 mm 200 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 80 l 75 l
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 2870 kg 2570 kg
Payload Capacity 850 kg 945 kg
Towing Capacity 3500 kg 0 kg
Seating Capacity 2 seats 2 seats
Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Minimum Turning Radius 6.4 m 6.35 m
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) - 185 mm
Boot/Cargo Space - 1904 l
Kerb Weight - 1625 kg
Number of Rows - 1 rows
Front Headroom - 1007 mm
Rear Headroom - Not Applicable
Front Legroom - 1059 mm
Rear Legroom - Not Applicable

Source-backed Catalogue Index

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

Weighted / 100
Catalogue-index readout

Hilux Single Cab leads by 25 points

Hilux Single Cab has a large lead in Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index over Triton Single Cab.

Index leader 71 /100
Lead 25 points
Data 55% source coverage
71
#1 Index leader

Hilux Single Cab

55% source coverage 2 strong categories
Best at Safety 90 Check Efficiency 56
Performance 65
Efficiency 56
Safety 90
Practicality 72
Leads by 25 points
46
#2

Triton Single Cab

79% source coverage 1 strong categories
Best at Practicality 72 Check Safety 32
Performance 34
Efficiency 49
Safety 32
Practicality 72
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance Hilux Single Cab +31 Efficiency Hilux Single Cab +7 Safety Hilux Single Cab +58 Practicality Level

Large difference in the source-backed catalogue index.

Why this score View full breakdown
Catalogue-index leader

Hilux Single Cab

Performance 65/100
Efficiency 56/100
Safety 90/100
Practicality 72/100

Triton Single Cab

Performance 34/100
Efficiency 49/100
Safety 32/100
Practicality 72/100

How to Read This Comparison

🏆 Toyota Hilux Single Cab leads the catalogue index with 71 pts vs 46 pts for Triton Single Cab

In Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index, Hilux Single Cab leads. However, Triton 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 Triton 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 Triton Single Cab 34.

Efficiency index: Hilux Single Cab 56 vs Triton Single Cab 49.

Safety-equipment index: Hilux Single Cab 90 vs Triton Single Cab 32.

Practicality index: Hilux Single Cab 72 vs Triton Single Cab 72.

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