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Spec
KP31
Triton Single Cab
Maximum Power
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81 kW @ 4000 rpm
Maximum Torque
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200 Nm @ 1000-3750 rpm
Engine Size
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2442 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
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12.5 km/l
Ground Clearance
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200 mm
Boot / Load Bay
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1904 l
Airbags
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2
Kerb Weight
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1625 kg
Seating Capacity
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2 seats
Warranty
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5 years / unlimited km
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Spec
KP31
Triton Single Cab
Generation
Upcoming South African-market Chery KP31 diesel-hybrid pickup preview; final retail derivative matrix pending
Sixth-generation Triton
Body Style
Pickup
Single-cab pickup
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
upcoming
active
Segment
Double-cab pickup
One-ton single-cab pickup
Vehicle Type
Light Commercial Vehicle
Light commercial vehicle
Model Introduced Year
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2024
Facelift History
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Next-Gen Triton launched in South Africa in November 2024.
Facelift Launched Since
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Current specification
Facelift Version Ending
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Current
Spec
KP31
Triton Single Cab
Engine
Diesel-hybrid powertrain on a dedicated hybrid platform
2.4-litre Intercooled Turbocharged Diesel
Engine Code
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4N16
Fuel Type
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Diesel
Hybrid System
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Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
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2442 cc
Cylinders
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4
Cylinder Layout
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Inline
Valves
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16
Valves per Cylinder
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4
Aspiration
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Turbocharged
Fuel System
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Common Rail Direct Injection
Compression Ratio
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15.2:1
Bore
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86 mm
Stroke
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105.1 mm
Maximum Power
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81 kW @ 4000 rpm
Maximum Torque
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200 Nm @ 1000-3750 rpm
Combined Power
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Not Applicable
Combined Torque
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Not Applicable
Motor Type
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Not Applicable
Number of Motors
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Not Applicable
Motor Location
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Not Applicable
Drive Type
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RWD
Transmission
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5-Speed Manual
Top Speed
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150 km/h
0-100 km/h
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15.5 sec
Quarter Mile
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20.0 sec
Drive Modes
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No
Launch Control
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No
Rev Limiter
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4500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio
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49.8 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
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123.1 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
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Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
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Not Applicable
Battery Type
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Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
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Not Applicable
Electric Range
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Not Applicable
AC Charging Power
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Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
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Not Applicable
AC Charging Time
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Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
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Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
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Not Applicable
Spec
KP31
Triton Single Cab
Ownership Role
Upcoming South African work and leisure pickup
New vehicle sold through Mitsubishi Motors South Africa
Pricing Role
Announced price not publicly listed
Official South African recommended retail price
Price Zar
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499990 ZAR
Starting Price
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499990
Starting Price Zar
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499990
Spec
KP31
Triton Single Cab
Vehicle To Load
Standard
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Climate Control
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Manual air conditioning
Power Windows
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No
Keyless Entry
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No
Push Button Start
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No
Wireless Charging
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No
Sunroof
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No
Electric Tailgate
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No
Rain Sensing Wipers
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No
AC Type
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Manual air conditioning
Spec
KP31
Triton Single Cab
Length
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5320 mm
Width
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1865 mm
Height
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1700 mm
Wheelbase
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3130 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
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200 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
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185 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
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75 l
Boot/Cargo Space
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1904 l
Kerb Weight
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1625 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
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2570 kg
Payload Capacity
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945 kg
Towing Capacity
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0 kg
Seating Capacity
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2 seats
Number of Rows
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1 rows
Doors
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2 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
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6.35 m
Front Headroom
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1007 mm
Rear Headroom
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Not Applicable
Front Legroom
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1059 mm
Rear Legroom
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Not Applicable
Spec
KP31
Triton Single Cab
Gearbox
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5-Speed Manual
Drivetrain Layout
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Front-engine, rear-wheel drive
LSD Available
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No
Transfer Case
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Not Applicable
Differential Lock
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No
Paddle Shifters
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No
Final Drive Ratio
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4.272
Number of Gears
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5
Transmission Type
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Manual
Clutch Type
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Single dry plate
Gear Shift Indicator
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Yes
Gear Shift Type
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Floor-mounted selector
Drivetrain
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RWD
4WD Engagement
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Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
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Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
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Not Applicable
4WD Selector
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Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
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No
Front Differential Lock
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No
Gearbox Type
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5-Speed Manual
Low Range Ratio
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Not Applicable
Low Range
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Not Applicable
Axle Layout
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4x2
Rear Differential Lock
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No
Transmission Speeds
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5
Spec
KP31
Triton Single Cab
Claimed Mileage
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12.5 km/l
City Mileage
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10 km/l
Highway Mileage
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14.4 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
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75 l
Emission Standard
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Euro 5
AdBlue Tank Capacity
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Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
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No
Real-world Mileage
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12.5 km/l
Charging Port Type
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Not Applicable
Charging Type
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Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
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75
Combined Driving Range
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938
Electric Consumption
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Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
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969 km
Range Real World Mixed
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872 km
Spec
KP31
Triton Single Cab
Airbags
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2
ABS
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Yes
Electronic Stability Control
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Yes
Traction Control
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Yes
Hill Descent Control
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No
Hill Start Assist
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Yes
Child Safety Lock
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No
ISOFIX Mounts
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No
Brake Assist
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Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor
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No
Engine Immobiliser
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Yes
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
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Yes
Front Parking Sensors
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No
AEB
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No
BA
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Yes
Brake Override System
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Yes
Curtain Airbags
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No
Driver Airbag
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Yes
EBD
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Yes
Engine Immobiliser
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Yes
Hill Hold
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Yes
Passenger Airbag
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Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
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No
Seatbelt Pretensioners
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Yes
Seatbelt Reminder
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Yes
Side Airbags
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No
Stability Control
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Yes
TCS
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Yes
Knee Airbag
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No
ABS EBD
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Yes
Spec
KP31
Triton Single Cab
Cruise Control
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No
Adaptive Cruise Control
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No
Lane Keep Assist
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No
Lane Departure Warning
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No
Blind Spot Monitoring
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No
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
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No
Parking Sensors
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No
Rear View Camera
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No
360 Degree Camera
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No
Autonomous Emergency Braking
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No
Driver Fatigue Alert
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No
Traffic Sign Recognition
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No
Auto Highbeam
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No
Auto Wipers
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No
Rear Parking Sensors
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No
Reverse Camera
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No
Adaptive Cruise Control
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No
Park Assist
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No
Around View Monitor
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No
Blind Spot Warning
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No
Forward Collision Warning
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No
Spec
KP31
Triton Single Cab
Seat Material
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Vinyl
Heated Seats
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No
Ventilated Seats
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No
Ambient Lighting
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No
Steering Wheel Material
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Urethane
60 40 Split Seat
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Not Applicable
Driver Seat Adjustment
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Manual adjustable
Passenger Seat Adjustment
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Manual adjustable
Seat Trim
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Commercial vinyl
Spec
KP31
Triton Single Cab
Infotainment System
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No factory audio head unit
Apple CarPlay
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No
Android Auto
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No
Bluetooth Connectivity
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No
Number of Speakers
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2
Digital Instrument Cluster
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Multi-information display
USB Ports
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No
Infotainment Screen
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Not Applicable
Touchscreen
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Not Applicable
Spec
KP31
Triton Single Cab
LED Headlamps
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No
Daytime Running Lamps
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No
Fog Lamps
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No
Roof Rails
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No
Exterior Colour Options
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White Solid, Blade Silver Metallic, Graphite Grey Metallic
Headlights
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No
Panoramic Sunroof
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No
Spec
KP31
Triton Single Cab
Approach Angle
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30.4 deg
Departure Angle
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22.8 deg
Wading Depth
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Not Applicable
Terrain Modes
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No
Locking Differential
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Not Applicable
4WD System Type
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Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
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23.4 deg
Spec
KP31
Triton Single Cab
Tyre Size
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195 R15C
Front Brake Type
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Ventilated disc
Rear Brake Type
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Drum
Spare Wheel Type
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Full-size steel
Wheel Rim Size
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15-inch steel
Handbrake Type
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Manual lever
Spec
KP31
Triton Single Cab
Front Suspension
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Double wishbone with coil spring
Rear Suspension
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Heavy-duty elliptic leaf spring
Spec
KP31
Triton Single Cab
CO2 Emissions
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233 g/km
Spec
KP31
Triton Single Cab
Service Plan
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5 years / 90,000 km; 10,000 km intervals
Spec
KP31
Triton Single Cab
Warranty
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5 years / unlimited km
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