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Hunter Diesel
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Triton Double Cab
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Spec
Hunter Diesel
Triton Double Cab
Model Introduced Year
2025
2024
Generation
Current South African Hunter double-cab diesel generation with one 2WD manual and one 4WD automatic derivative.
Sixth-generation Triton
Facelift History
No South African facelift has been announced for the current Hunter Diesel range.
Next-Gen Triton launched in South Africa in November 2024; Bi-Turbo added in 2026.
Facelift Launched Since
Not Applicable
Current specification
Facelift Version Ending
Not Applicable
Current
Body Style
Double-cab pickup
Double-cab pickup
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
active
Segment
Double-cab bakkie
One-ton double-cab pickup
Vehicle Type
Light commercial vehicle
Light commercial vehicle
Spec
Hunter Diesel
Triton Double Cab
Length
5330 mm
5360 mm
Width
1930 mm
1930 mm
Height
1875 mm
1815 mm
Wheelbase
3180 mm
3130 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
226 mm
228 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
Not Officially Disclosed
195 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
80 l
75 l
Boot/Cargo Space
Not Officially Disclosed
1262 l
Kerb Weight
2060 kg
2035 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
3080 kg
3020 kg
Payload Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
985 kg
Towing Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
3500 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
2 rows
Doors
4 doors
4 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
13 m
6.35 m
Front Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
1000 mm
Rear Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
972 mm
Front Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
1059 mm
Rear Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
857 mm
Spec
Hunter Diesel
Triton Double Cab
Engine
2.0-litre Turbocharged Diesel
2.4-litre Twin Turbocharged Diesel
Engine Code
D20TCID
4N16
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
2000 cc
2442 cc
Cylinders
4
4
Cylinder Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
Inline
Valves
Not Officially Disclosed
16
Valves per Cylinder
Not Officially Disclosed
4
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Twin Turbocharged
Fuel System
Not Officially Disclosed
Common Rail Direct Injection
Compression Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
15.2:1
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
86 mm
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
105.1 mm
Maximum Power
110 kW
150 kW @ 3500 rpm
Maximum Torque
350 Nm
470 Nm @ 1500-2750 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 Automatic
6-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
Not Officially Disclosed
180 km/h
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
9.4 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
16.9 sec
Drive Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Normal, Eco, Gravel, Mud, Sand, Rock, Snow
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
4500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
73.7 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
231 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
Hunter Diesel
Triton Double Cab
Gearbox
6-Speed Automatic
6-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine, four-wheel drive
Front-engine, selectable four-wheel drive
LSD Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Active Limited Slip Differential (brake control)
Transfer Case
Yes
Super Select 4WD-II
Differential Lock
Rear
Rear differential lock
Paddle Shifters
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Final Drive Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
4.272
Number of Gears
6
6
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
Clutch Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Torque converter
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Gear Shift Type
Automatic
Floor-mounted selector
Drivetrain
4WD
4WD
4WD Engagement
Not Officially Disclosed
Selectable electronically
4WD Hi Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
4WD Lo Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
4WD Selector
Not Officially Disclosed
Rotary selector
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Front Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Gearbox Type
Torque-Converter Automatic
6-Speed Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
2.566
Low Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Axle Layout
4x4
4x4
Rear Differential Lock
Yes
Yes
Transmission Speeds
6
6
Spec
Hunter Diesel
Triton Double Cab
Claimed Mileage
10.99 km/l
11.9 km/l
City Mileage
Not Officially Disclosed
9.5 km/l
Highway Mileage
Not Officially Disclosed
13.7 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
80 l
75 l
Emission Standard
Euro 4
Euro 5
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
17 litres l
Auto Start Stop
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Real-world Mileage
10.99 km/l
11.9 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
80
75
Combined Driving Range
Not Officially Disclosed
893
Electric Consumption
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Officially Disclosed
923 km
Range Real World Mixed
Not Officially Disclosed
83 km
Spec
Hunter Diesel
Triton Double Cab
Airbags
6
7
ABS
Yes
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Yes
Yes
Traction Control
Yes
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Yes
Yes
Hill Start Assist
Yes
Yes
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Yes
ISOFIX Mounts
Yes
Yes
Brake Assist
Yes
Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Yes
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
All seating rows
Yes
Front Parking Sensors
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
AEB
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
BA
Yes
Yes
Brake Override System
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Curtain Airbags
Yes
Yes
Driver Airbag
Yes
Yes
EBD
Yes
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Yes
Hill Hold
Yes
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Seatbelt Reminder
All seating rows
Yes
Side Airbags
Yes
Yes
Stability Control
Yes
Yes
TCS
Yes
Yes
Knee Airbag
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
ABS EBD
Yes
Yes
Spec
Hunter Diesel
Triton Double Cab
Cruise Control
Cruise Control
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Lane Keep Assist
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Lane Departure Warning
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Parking Sensors
Rear (2 sensors)
Yes
Rear View Camera
Yes
Yes
360 Degree Camera
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Auto Highbeam
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Auto Wipers
Yes
Yes
Rear Parking Sensors
Yes
Yes
Reverse Camera
Yes
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Park Assist
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Around View Monitor
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Blind Spot Warning
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Forward Collision Warning
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Spec
Hunter Diesel
Triton Double Cab
Seat Material
Leather
Leather
Heated Seats
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Ventilated Seats
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Ambient Lighting
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Steering Wheel Material
Not Officially Disclosed
Leather
60 40 Split Seat
Yes
Yes
Driver Seat Adjustment
6-way electric with lumbar support
Power adjustable
Passenger Seat Adjustment
4-way electric
Manual adjustable
Seat Trim
Leather
Leather-appointed
Spec
Hunter Diesel
Triton Double Cab
Climate Control
Manual climate control
Dual-zone automatic
Power Windows
All windows; driver one-touch and anti-pinch
Front and rear
Keyless Entry
Yes
Yes
Push Button Start
Yes
Yes
Wireless Charging
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Sunroof
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Electric Tailgate
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
AC Type
Manual climate control
Dual-zone automatic
Spec
Hunter Diesel
Triton Double Cab
Infotainment System
10-inch touchscreen
Smartphone-link Display Audio with navigation
Apple CarPlay
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Android Auto
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Yes
Number of Speakers
6
6
Digital Instrument Cluster
4.2-inch driver information display
7-inch colour LCD
USB Ports
3
Front and rear
Infotainment Screen
10-inch
9-inch
Touchscreen
10-inch
9-inch
Spec
Hunter Diesel
Triton Double Cab
LED Headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
LED
Yes
Fog Lamps
Front
Yes
Roof Rails
Yes
No
Exterior Colour Options
Electric Blue, Red, Stellar White, Lunar Silver, Metallic Grey
White Solid, White Diamond, Blade Silver Metallic, Graphite Grey Metallic, Impulse Blue Metallic, Yamabuki Orange Metallic
Headlights
Not Available
Yes
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Spec
Hunter Diesel
Triton Double Cab
Approach Angle
28 deg
30.4 deg
Departure Angle
27 deg
22.8 deg
Wading Depth
Not Officially Disclosed
600 mm
Terrain Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Normal, Eco, Gravel, Mud, Sand, Rock, Snow
Locking Differential
Rear
Rear differential lock
4WD System Type
4WD
Super Select 4WD-II
Breakover Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
23.4 deg
Spec
Hunter Diesel
Triton Double Cab
Tyre Size
265/60 R18
265/60 R18
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Ventilated disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Drum
Spare Wheel Type
Full-size aluminium-alloy wheel
Full-size
Wheel Rim Size
18-inch aluminium-alloy wheels
18-inch metallic black alloy
Handbrake Type
Mechanical parking brake
Manual lever
Spec
Hunter Diesel
Triton Double Cab
Front Suspension
Double-wishbone independent
Double wishbone with coil spring
Rear Suspension
Leaf spring
Elliptic leaf spring
Spec
Hunter Diesel
Triton Double Cab
CO2 Emissions
239 g/km
220 g/km
Spec
Hunter Diesel
Triton Double Cab
Service Plan
5 years / 90,000 km
5 years / 90,000 km; 10,000 km intervals
Spec
Hunter Diesel
Triton Double Cab
Ownership Role
Current South African derivative
New vehicle sold through Mitsubishi Motors South Africa
Price Zar
569900 ZAR
959990 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current South African retail price
Official South African recommended retail price
Starting Price
569900
959990
Starting Price Zar
569900
959990
Spec
Hunter Diesel
Triton Double Cab
Warranty
5 years / 150,000 km
5 years / unlimited km
In depth: how these cars differ
This Hunter Diesel and Triton Double 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: Hunter Diesel 62 vs Triton Double Cab 75.
Efficiency index: Hunter Diesel 45 vs Triton Double Cab 47.
Safety-equipment index: Hunter Diesel 88 vs Triton Double Cab 95.
Practicality index: Hunter Diesel 75 vs Triton Double Cab 90.
Ownership-cover index: Hunter Diesel not separately scored vs Triton Double 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.
Specification Evidence Index
A transparent comparison of published catalogue fields. This is not a road-test score, owner rating or editorial review rating, and it appears only when every vehicle clears the same comparable-data threshold.
Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout
Triton Double Cab leads by 9 points
Triton Double Cab has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Hunter Diesel remains close.
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Triton Double Cab
Performance
75/100
Efficiency
47/100
Safety
95/100
Practicality
90/100
Hunter Diesel
Performance
62/100
Efficiency
45/100
Safety
88/100
Practicality
75/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexMitsubishi Triton Double Cab
leads the specification evidence index with 78 pts
vs 69 pts for Hunter Diesel
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Triton Double Cab leads. However, Hunter Diesel may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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