BMW iX1 vs Mitsubishi Triton Single Cab

A proper head-to-head in South Africa — compare price, performance, fuel economy or electric range, safety and the details that shape long-term ownership.

BMW iX1

xDrive30 M Sport Electric Single-Speed Reduction Gear Current

ZAR 1,255,000 ex-showroom

⚡ 230 kW 🔧 494 Nm

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

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Decision summary

BMW iX1 vs Mitsubishi Triton Single Cab: the short answer

iX1 has a large lead in Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index over Triton Single Cab.

Triton Single Cab starts ZAR 710,010 cheaper iX1 from ZAR 1,210,000 · Triton Single Cab from ZAR 499,990

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives

Specification	iX1	Triton Single Cab
Maximum Power	iX1230 kW	Triton Single Cab81 kW @ 4000 rpm
Maximum Torque	iX1494 Nm	Triton Single Cab200 Nm @ 1000-3750 rpm
Engine Size	iX1Not Applicable	Triton Single Cab2442 cc
Combined Fuel Economy	iX1Not Applicable	Triton Single Cab12.5 km/l
Ground Clearance	iX1190 mm	Triton Single Cab200 mm

Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.

Independent editorial assessment

Hagalu editorial ratings

When a variant is selected, its rating out of five applies only to that exact derivative; a model-range review is not inherited. Editorial ratings are separate from the Specification Evidence Index out of 100 and are not customer ratings.

BMW iX1

xDrive30 M Sport

Hagalu editorial rating

4.1/5

Desk research · Exact variant

Hagalu Editorial Team · 2026-09-28

Editorial assessment, not a customer rating. Not road-tested for this review.

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Mitsubishi Triton Single Cab

2.4L 4x2 GL M/T

Hagalu editorial rating

4.3/5

Desk research · Exact variant

Hagalu Editorial Team · 2026-08-10

Editorial assessment, not a customer rating. Not road-tested for this review.

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Not yet rated means a complete review is not published; it does not mean the vehicle scored zero. Read the rating methodology.

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

Specification evidence leader

iX1

Strengths

More powerful engine output
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger listed safety equipment

Weak Spots

Lower published practicality figures

Best suited to: Published Performance Published Efficiency

Triton Single Cab

Strengths

Stronger published practicality figures

Weak Spots

Less powerful engine setup
Lower fuel efficiency
Fewer listed safety features

Best suited to: Published Practicality

Which One's Right for You?

iX1

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 prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec	iX1	Triton Single Cab
Model Introduced Year	2023	2024
Generation	Battery-electric U11 compact SUV, closely related in body and cabin architecture to the third-generation X1.	Sixth-generation Triton
Facelift History	The current U11 iX1 is the first battery-electric X1 generation; no South African facelift has been announced.	Next-Gen Triton launched in South Africa in November 2024.
Facelift Launched Since	Original current-generation version	Current specification
Facelift Version Ending	Current	Current
Body Style	SUV	Single-cab pickup
Model Year	2026	2026
Production Status	active	active
Segment	Premium SUV	One-ton single-cab pickup
Vehicle Type	Car	Light commercial vehicle

Spec	iX1	Triton Single Cab
Length	4500 mm	5320 mm
Width	1845 mm	1865 mm
Height	1616 mm	1700 mm
Wheelbase	2692 mm	3130 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)	190 mm	200 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)	170 mm	185 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	0 l	75 l
Boot/Cargo Space	490 l	1904 l
Kerb Weight	2085 kg	1625 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)	2580 kg	2570 kg
Payload Capacity	570 kg	945 kg
Towing Capacity	1200 kg	0 kg
Seating Capacity	5 seats	2 seats
Number of Rows	2 rows	1 rows
Doors	5 doors	2 doors
Minimum Turning Radius	5.8 m	6.35 m
Front Headroom	1020 mm	1007 mm
Rear Headroom	981 mm	Not Applicable
Front Legroom	1050 mm	1059 mm
Rear Legroom	928 mm	Not Applicable

Spec	iX1	Triton Single Cab
Engine	BMW eDrive electric drive	2.4-litre Intercooled Turbocharged Diesel
Engine Code	Not Applicable	4N16
Fuel Type	Electric	Diesel
Hybrid System	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Engine Displacement	Not Applicable	2442 cc
Cylinders	Not Applicable	4
Cylinder Layout	Not Applicable	Inline
Valves	Not Applicable	16
Valves per Cylinder	Not Applicable	4
Aspiration	Not Applicable	Turbocharged
Fuel System	Not Applicable	Common Rail Direct Injection
Compression Ratio	Not Applicable	15.2:1
Bore	Not Applicable	86 mm
Stroke	Not Applicable	105.1 mm
Maximum Power	230 kW	81 kW @ 4000 rpm
Maximum Torque	494 Nm	200 Nm @ 1000-3750 rpm
Combined Power	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Combined Torque	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Motor Type	Permanent-magnet synchronous motor	Not Applicable
Number of Motors	2	Not Applicable
Motor Location	Front and rear axles	Not Applicable
Drive Type	AWD	RWD
Transmission	Single-Speed Reduction Gear	5-Speed Manual
Top Speed	210 km/h	150 km/h
0-100 km/h	5.6 sec	15.5 sec
Quarter Mile	16.2 sec	20.0 sec
Drive Modes	Eco, Comfort, Sport	No
Launch Control	No	No
Rev Limiter	Not Applicable	4500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio	100 kW/tonne	49.8 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio	220 Nm/tonne	123.1 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity	1 kWh	Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity	64.8 kWh	Not Applicable
Battery Type	Lithium-ion	Not Applicable
Battery Voltage	400 V	Not Applicable
Electric Range	490 km (BMW stated)	Not Applicable
AC Charging Power	11 kW	Not Applicable
DC Charging Power	130 kW	Not Applicable
AC Charging Time	6 h 30 min	Not Applicable
DC Charging Time	30 min	Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking	Yes	Not Applicable

Spec	iX1	Triton Single Cab
Gearbox	Single-Speed Reduction Gear	5-Speed Manual
Drivetrain Layout	All-wheel drive	Front-engine, rear-wheel drive
LSD Available	Yes	No
Transfer Case	Yes	Not Applicable
Differential Lock	Yes	No
Paddle Shifters	Yes	No
Final Drive Ratio	Yes	4.272
Number of Gears	1	5
Transmission Type	Automatic	Manual
Clutch Type	Not Applicable	Single dry plate
Gear Shift Indicator	Yes	Yes
Gear Shift Type	Automatic selector	Floor-mounted selector
Drivetrain	AWD	RWD
4WD Engagement	Electronically controlled AWD	Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range	Yes	Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range	Yes	Not Applicable
4WD Selector	Yes	Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles	Yes	No
Front Differential Lock	Yes	No
Gearbox Type	Single-speed reduction gear	5-Speed Manual
Low Range Ratio	Yes	Not Applicable
Low Range	Yes	Not Applicable
Axle Layout	Yes	4x2
Rear Differential Lock	Yes	No
Transmission Speeds	1	5

Spec	iX1	Triton Single Cab
Claimed Mileage	Not Applicable	12.5 km/l
City Mileage	Not Applicable	10 km/l
Highway Mileage	Not Applicable	14.4 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity	0 l	75 l
Emission Standard	Euro 6	Euro 5
AdBlue Tank Capacity	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop	Not Applicable	No
Real-world Mileage	Not Applicable	12.5 km/l
Charging Port Type	CCS Combo	Not Applicable
Charging Type	AC and DC	Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres	0	75
Combined Driving Range	490 km (BMW stated)	938
Electric Consumption	14.8	Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway	360 km	969 km
Range Real World Mixed	420 km	872 km

Spec	iX1	Triton Single Cab
Airbags	6	2
ABS	Standard	Yes
Electronic Stability Control	Standard	Yes
Traction Control	Standard	Yes
Hill Descent Control	Yes	No
Hill Start Assist	Standard	Yes
Child Safety Lock	Standard	No
ISOFIX Mounts	Standard	No
Brake Assist	Standard	Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor	Standard	No
Engine Immobiliser	Standard	Yes
Seatbelt Warning All Seats	Standard	Yes
Front Parking Sensors	Yes	No
AEB	Yes	No
BA	Standard	Yes
Brake Override System	Yes	Yes
Curtain Airbags	Yes	No
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes
EBD	Standard	Yes
Engine Immobiliser	Standard	Yes
Hill Hold	Standard	Yes
Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert	Yes	No
Seatbelt Pretensioners	Yes	Yes
Seatbelt Reminder	Standard	Yes
Side Airbags	Yes	No
Stability Control	Standard	Yes
TCS	Standard	Yes
Knee Airbag	Yes	No
ABS EBD	Standard	Yes

Spec	iX1	Triton Single Cab
Cruise Control	Yes	No
Adaptive Cruise Control	Yes	No
Lane Keep Assist	Yes	No
Lane Departure Warning	Yes	No
Blind Spot Monitoring	Yes	No
Rear Cross Traffic Alert	Yes	No
Parking Sensors	Yes	No
Rear View Camera	Yes	No
360 Degree Camera	Yes	No
Autonomous Emergency Braking	Yes	No
Driver Fatigue Alert	Yes	No
Traffic Sign Recognition	Yes	No
Auto Highbeam	Yes	No
Auto Wipers	Yes	No
Rear Parking Sensors	Yes	No
Reverse Camera	Yes	No
Adaptive Cruise Control	Yes	No
Park Assist	Standard	No
Around View Monitor	Yes	No
Blind Spot Warning	Yes	No
Forward Collision Warning	Yes	No

Spec	iX1	Triton Single Cab
Seat Material	Leather/Sensatec	Vinyl
Heated Seats	Yes	No
Ventilated Seats	Yes	No
Ambient Lighting	Yes	No
Steering Wheel Material	Steering wheel M Leather	Urethane
60 40 Split Seat	Yes	Not Applicable
Driver Seat Adjustment	Electric multi-way	Manual adjustable
Passenger Seat Adjustment	Electric multi-way	Manual adjustable
Seat Trim	Sport seats for driver and front passenger	Commercial vinyl

Spec	iX1	Triton Single Cab
Climate Control	Automatic climate control	Manual air conditioning
Power Windows	Standard	No
Keyless Entry	Yes	No
Push Button Start	Yes	No
Wireless Charging	Yes	No
Sunroof	Panoramic	No
Electric Tailgate	Yes	No
Rain Sensing Wipers	Yes	No
AC Type	Automatic climate control	Manual air conditioning

Spec	iX1	Triton Single Cab
Infotainment System	Yes	No factory audio head unit
Apple CarPlay	Yes	No
Android Auto	Yes	No
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	No
Number of Speakers	6	2
Digital Instrument Cluster	12.3	Multi-information display
USB Ports	2	No
Infotainment Screen	14.9	Not Applicable
Touchscreen	14.9	Not Applicable

Spec	iX1	Triton Single Cab
LED Headlamps	Yes	No
Daytime Running Lamps	Standard	No
Fog Lamps	Yes	No
Roof Rails	Yes	No
Exterior Colour Options	Multiple manufacturer colours	White Solid, Blade Silver Metallic, Graphite Grey Metallic
Headlights	Yes	No
Panoramic Sunroof	Yes	No

Spec	iX1	Triton Single Cab
Approach Angle	25 deg	30.4 deg
Departure Angle	23 deg	22.8 deg
Wading Depth	500 mm	Not Applicable
Terrain Modes	Auto; Sport; Eco	No
Locking Differential	Yes	Not Applicable
4WD System Type	All-wheel drive	Not Applicable
Breakover Angle	20 deg	23.4 deg

Spec	iX1	Triton Single Cab
Tyre Size	225/50 R18	195 R15C
Front Brake Type	Ventilated disc	Ventilated disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Drum
Spare Wheel Type	Tyre repair kit	Full-size steel
Wheel Rim Size	18" M Lt/Aly wheels Double-spoke style 838 M Bicolour	15-inch steel
Handbrake Type	Electronic	Manual lever

Spec	iX1	Triton Single Cab
Front Suspension	Adaptive M Suspension	Double wishbone with coil spring
Rear Suspension	Adaptive M Suspension	Heavy-duty elliptic leaf spring

Spec	iX1	Triton Single Cab
CO2 Emissions	0 g/km	233 g/km

Spec	iX1	Triton Single Cab
Service Plan	5 years / 100000 km BMW Motorplan	5 years / 90,000 km; 10,000 km intervals

Spec	iX1	Triton Single Cab
Ownership Role	Private, business and fleet	New vehicle sold through Mitsubishi Motors South Africa
Price Zar	1255000 ZAR	499990 ZAR
Pricing Role	Current recommended retail price	Official South African recommended retail price
Starting Price	1255000	499990
Starting Price Zar	1255000	499990

Spec	iX1	Triton Single Cab
Warranty	Yes	5 years / unlimited km

In depth: how these cars differ

This iX1 and Triton Single Cab 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: iX1 95 vs Triton Single Cab 34.

Efficiency index: iX1 90 vs Triton Single Cab 49.

Safety-equipment index: iX1 92 vs Triton Single Cab 32.

Practicality index: iX1 64 vs Triton Single Cab 72.

Ownership-cover index: iX1 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.

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BMW iX1

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Mitsubishi Triton Single Cab

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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

iX1 leads by 39 points

iX1 has a large lead in Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index over Triton Single Cab.

Evidence leader 85 /100

Lead 39 points

Data 69% source coverage

#1 Evidence leader

iX1

69% source coverage 3 strong categories

Best at Performance 95 Check Practicality 64

Performance 95

Efficiency 90

Safety 92

Practicality 64

Leads by 39 points

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 iX1 +61 Efficiency iX1 +41 Safety iX1 +60 Practicality Triton Single Cab +8

Large difference in the source-backed catalogue index.

Why this score View full breakdown

Evidence-index leader

iX1

Performance 95/100

Efficiency 90/100

Safety 92/100

Practicality 64/100

Triton Single Cab

Performance 34/100

Efficiency 49/100

Safety 32/100

Practicality 72/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index BMW iX1 leads the specification evidence index with 85 pts vs 46 pts for Triton Single Cab

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, iX1 leads. However, Triton Single Cab may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

iX1 vs Triton Single Cab questions

There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the models and available derivatives in South Africa 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.

BMW iX1 vs Mitsubishi Triton Single Cab

BMW iX1

Mitsubishi Triton Single Cab

BMW iX1 vs Mitsubishi Triton Single Cab: the short answer

Five key differences

Hagalu editorial ratings

BMW iX1

Mitsubishi Triton Single Cab

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

iX1

Triton Single Cab

Which One's Right for You?

iX1

Triton Single Cab

Full Specs, Side by Side

In depth: how these cars differ

iX1 and Triton Single Cab image comparison

BMW iX1

Mitsubishi Triton Single Cab

Specification Evidence Index

iX1 leads by 39 points

iX1

Triton Single Cab

iX1

Triton Single Cab

What the evidence means

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iX1 vs Triton Single Cab questions