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Changan Hunter K50 REEV vs Renault Triber Express III: the short answer
Compare the available model information below. Hagalu has withheld a ranked verdict because the selected vehicles do not yet meet the minimum like-for-like source-coverage threshold.
Triber Express III starts ZAR 549,901 cheaperHunter K50 REEV from ZAR 799,900 · Triber Express III from ZAR 249,999
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Specification
Hunter K50 REEV
Triber Express III
Maximum Power
Hunter K50 REEVNot Officially Disclosed
Triber Express III53 kW @ 6250 rpm
Maximum Torque
Hunter K50 REEVNot Officially Disclosed
Triber Express III96 Nm @ 3500 rpm
Engine Size
Hunter K50 REEV2000 cc
Triber Express III999 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Hunter K50 REEVNot Officially Disclosed
Triber Express III18.2 km/l
Ground Clearance
Hunter K50 REEV220 mm
Triber Express III182 mm
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Changan Hunter K50 REEV
CE 4WD
Hagalu editorial rating
4.2/5★★★★★★★★★★
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Hagalu Editorial Team ·
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Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
Hunter K50 REEV
Triber Express III
Model Introduced Year
2025
2026
Generation
First South African Hunter K50 REEV generation, offered as one CE 4WD derivative.
Third-generation South African Triber Express light commercial vehicle, announced 10 April 2026 and retailed separately from the preceding Triber Express generation
Facelift History
No South African facelift has been announced for the current Hunter K50 REEV.
New Express III generation with updated exterior, digital cluster, eight-inch connected touchscreen and standard reversing camera
Facelift Launched Since
Not Applicable
2026
Facelift Version Ending
Not Applicable
Current
Body Style
Double-cab pickup
Panel Van
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
active
Segment
Range-extended electric double-cab bakkie
Light Commercial Vehicle
Vehicle Type
Light commercial vehicle
Panel Van
Tare Mass Kg
-
926 kg
Spec
Hunter K50 REEV
Triber Express III
Length
5380 mm
3990 mm
Width
1980 mm
1739 mm
Height
1875 mm
1662 mm
Wheelbase
3180 mm
2636 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
220 mm
182 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
195 mm
182 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 l
40 l
Boot/Cargo Space
Not Officially Disclosed
1500 l
Kerb Weight
2290 kg
926 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
3300 kg
1522 kg
Payload Capacity
1010 kg
542 kg
Towing Capacity
2200 kg
0 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
2 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
1 rows
Doors
4 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
Not Officially Disclosed
5.0 m
Front Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
970 mm
Rear Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Front Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
1028 mm
Rear Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Spec
Hunter K50 REEV
Triber Express III
Engine
2.0-litre Turbocharged Petrol Range-Extender Generator
1.0-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
BR10
Fuel Type
Plug-in Hybrid
Petrol
Hybrid System
Series Hybrid
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
2000 cc
999 cc
Cylinders
Not Officially Disclosed
3
Cylinder Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
Inline
Valves
Not Officially Disclosed
12
Valves per Cylinder
Not Officially Disclosed
4
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Naturally Aspirated
Fuel System
Not Officially Disclosed
Multi-Point Injection
Compression Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
10.5:1
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
72.2 mm
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
81.3 mm
Maximum Power
Not Officially Disclosed
53 kW @ 6250 rpm
Maximum Torque
Not Officially Disclosed
96 Nm @ 3500 rpm
Combined Power
200 kW
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
470 Nm
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Drive Type
4WD
FWD
Transmission
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
5-Speed Manual
Top Speed
Not Officially Disclosed
140 km/h
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
17.4 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
20.5 sec
Drive Modes
Economy, Comfort, Sports
No
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
6500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
57.2 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
103.7 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
31.18 kWh
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Battery Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Electric Range
131 km (NEDC)
Not Applicable
AC Charging Power
3.3 kW
Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
22 kW
Not Applicable
AC Charging Time
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
30 min
Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Spec
Hunter K50 REEV
Triber Express III
Gearbox
Fixed-ratio electric drive
5-Speed Manual
Drivetrain Layout
Motor four-wheel drive
Front Engine, Front-Wheel Drive
LSD Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
4.73:1
Number of Gears
1
5
Transmission Type
Single-speed
Manual
Clutch Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Single Plate Dry
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Gear Shift Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Floor-Mounted Manual
Drivetrain
4WD
Front-Wheel Drive
4WD Engagement
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Front Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
Fixed-ratio electric drive
Manual
Low Range Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
4x4
4x2
Rear Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
1
5
Spec
Hunter K50 REEV
Triber Express III
Claimed Mileage
Not Officially Disclosed
18.2 km/l
City Mileage
Not Officially Disclosed
14.5 km/l
Highway Mileage
Not Officially Disclosed
21.3 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 l
40 l
Emission Standard
Euro 5
Euro VIb
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Real-world Mileage
Not Officially Disclosed
18.2 km/l
Charging Port Type
European-standard AC and DC interfaces
Not Applicable
Charging Type
AC and DC
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
70
40
Combined Driving Range
More than 1,000 km (OEM claim; cycle not disclosed)
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Spec
Hunter K50 REEV
Triber Express III
Airbags
6
2
ABS
Yes
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Yes
Not Available
Traction Control
Yes
Not Available
Hill Descent Control
Yes
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Yes
Not Available
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
Yes
Not Applicable
Brake Assist
Yes
Not Available
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Direct TPMS
Not Available
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Driver and front passenger
Standard
Front Parking Sensors
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
AEB
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
BA
Yes
Not Available
Brake Override System
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Yes
Not Available
Driver Airbag
Yes
Standard
EBD
Yes
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Standard
Hill Hold
Yes
Not Available
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Seatbelt Reminder
Driver and front passenger
Standard
Side Airbags
Yes
Not Available
Stability Control
Yes
Not Available
TCS
Yes
Not Available
Knee Airbag
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
ABS EBD
Yes
Standard
Spec
Hunter K50 REEV
Triber Express III
Cruise Control
Cruise Control
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Rear (2 sensors)
Rear Camera
Rear View Camera
Yes
Standard
360 Degree Camera
540-degree panoramic parking view
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Yes
Not Available
Rear Parking Sensors
Yes
Not Available
Reverse Camera
Yes
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Park Assist
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Around View Monitor
540-degree panoramic parking view
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Spec
Hunter K50 REEV
Triber Express III
Seat Material
Microfiber leather
Fabric
Heated Seats
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Ventilated Seats
Front seat cushions
Not Available
Ambient Lighting
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Steering Wheel Material
Microfiber
Urethane
60 40 Split Seat
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Driver Seat Adjustment
6-way electric
Manual
Passenger Seat Adjustment
4-way manual
Manual
Seat Trim
Grey/Brown microfiber leather
Dual-Tone Fabric
Spec
Hunter K50 REEV
Triber Express III
Climate Control
Automatic climate control
Manual
Power Windows
All four windows; one-touch and anti-pinch
Front
Keyless Entry
Yes
Remote
Push Button Start
Yes
Not Available
Wireless Charging
Yes
Not Available
Sunroof
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
AC Type
Automatic climate control
Manual
Spec
Hunter K50 REEV
Triber Express III
Infotainment System
12.3-inch touchscreen
8-inch Touchscreen
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Standard
Android Auto
Yes
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Standard
Number of Speakers
4
2
Digital Instrument Cluster
7.5-inch colour LCD
Standard
USB Ports
1 USB-A and 2 USB-C
Standard
Infotainment Screen
12.3-inch HD touchscreen
8-inch
Touchscreen
12.3-inch HD touchscreen
8-inch
Spec
Hunter K50 REEV
Triber Express III
LED Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Daytime Running Lamps
LED
Standard
Fog Lamps
Front and rear
Not Available
Roof Rails
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Exterior Colour Options
Not Officially Disclosed
Ice Cool White, Moonlight Silver, Stealth Black, Cedar Brown, Zanskar Blue
Headlights
Yes
Not Available
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Spec
Hunter K50 REEV
Triber Express III
Approach Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Departure Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Wading Depth
600 mm
Not Available
Terrain Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Locking Differential
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
Motor four-wheel drive
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Spec
Hunter K50 REEV
Triber Express III
Tyre Size
265/60 R18 HT
165/80 R14
Front Brake Type
Disc
Disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Drum
Spare Wheel Type
Tyre repair tools
Full-Size
Wheel Rim Size
18-inch aluminium-alloy wheels
14-inch
Handbrake Type
Electronic parking brake
Manual
Spec
Hunter K50 REEV
Triber Express III
Front Suspension
Double-wishbone independent
MacPherson Strut with Coil Spring
Rear Suspension
Multi-link
Torsion Beam with Coil Spring
Spec
Hunter K50 REEV
Triber Express III
CO2 Emissions
Not Officially Disclosed
131 g/km
Spec
Hunter K50 REEV
Triber Express III
Service Plan
5 years / 90,000 km maintenance plan
2 years / 30000 km
Spec
Hunter K50 REEV
Triber Express III
Ownership Role
Current South African derivative
factory-listed roof-rack derivative
Price Zar
799900 ZAR
261999 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current South African retail price
top
Starting Price
799900
261999
Starting Price Zar
799900
261999
Spec
Hunter K50 REEV
Triber Express III
Warranty
Vehicle: 5 years / 150,000 km; high-voltage components: 8 years / 150,000 km
5 years / 150000 km
In depth: how these cars differ
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