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Decision summary
Foton Miler Lite vs Ford Mustang: 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.
Miler Lite starts ZAR 680,000 cheaperMiler Lite from ZAR 309,900 · Mustang from ZAR 989,900
Five key differences
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Specification
Miler Lite
Mustang
Maximum Power
Miler Lite92 kW
Mustang334 kW @ 6500 rpm
Maximum Torque
Miler Lite320 Nm
Mustang540 Nm @ 5100 rpm
Engine Size
Miler Lite2000 cc
Mustang5038 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Miler LiteNot Officially Disclosed
Mustang12.8 km/l
Ground Clearance
Miler LiteNot Officially Disclosed
Mustang143 mm
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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.
Foton Miler Lite
Miler-lite (Aircon & Dual Airbags)
Hagalu editorial rating
4.0/5★★★★★★★★★★
Desk research · Exact variant
Hagalu Editorial Team ·
Editorial assessment, not a customer rating. Not road-tested for this review.
Not yet rated means a complete review is not published; it does not mean the vehicle scored zero. Read the rating methodology.
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
Miler Lite
Mustang
Model Introduced Year
2026
2016
Generation
South African Miler Lite launch specification, positioned between a conventional bakkie and a larger commercial truck.
Seventh generation Mustang with S650 platform
Facelift History
Introduced in South Africa in 2026, with no later facelift identified.
Latest generation introduced with improved tech and design
Facelift Launched Since
Not Applicable
Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending
Not Applicable
Current
Body Style
Dropside truck
Coupé
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
active
Segment
Code 8 light truck
Sports car
Vehicle Type
Light commercial vehicle
Coupé
Color Note
-
White, Black, Red, Blue, Yellow, Grey, Orange
Dealer Stock Note
-
Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup
Tare Mass Kg
-
1660 kg
Spec
Miler Lite
Mustang
Length
4910 mm
4811 mm
Width
1970 mm
1915 mm
Height
2170 mm
1408 mm
Wheelbase
2480 mm
2719 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
Not Officially Disclosed
143 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
Not Officially Disclosed
125 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
61 l
Boot/Cargo Space
Not Officially Disclosed
408 l
Kerb Weight
1850 kg
1660 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
Not Officially Disclosed
2245 kg
Payload Capacity
1645 kg
585 kg
Towing Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
1600 kg
Seating Capacity
3 seats
4 seats
Number of Rows
1 rows
2 rows
Doors
2 doors
2 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
Not Officially Disclosed
6.1 m
Front Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
987 mm
Rear Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
954 mm
Front Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
1031 mm
Rear Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
894 mm
Spec
Miler Lite
Mustang
Engine
2.0-litre Turbocharged Diesel
5.0L Ti-VCT V8
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
Market-specific engine family
Fuel Type
Diesel
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
2000 cc
5038 cc
Cylinders
Not Officially Disclosed
8
Cylinder Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
V
Valves
Not Officially Disclosed
32
Valves per Cylinder
Not Officially Disclosed
4
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Not Officially Disclosed
Dual Injection
Compression Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
12.0:1
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
93 mm
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
92.7 mm
Maximum Power
92 kW
334 kW @ 6500 rpm
Maximum Torque
320 Nm
540 Nm @ 5100 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
Not Officially Disclosed
RWD
Transmission
5-Speed Manual
10-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
110 km/h
267 km/h
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
4.6 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
15.5 sec
Drive Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Normal, Sport, Track, Drag Strip, Slippery and Custom
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
6500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
201.2 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
325.3 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
Miler Lite
Mustang
Gearbox
5-Speed Manual
10-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
RWD
LSD Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Transfer Case
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Paddle Shifters
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Final Drive Ratio
4.33
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
5
10
Transmission Type
Manual
Automatic
Clutch Type
275 mm clutch
Torque converter
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Gear Shift Type
Manual
Automatic selector
Drivetrain
Not Officially Disclosed
RWD
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
Standard
Front Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Gearbox Type
Manual
Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear driven axle
Rear Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Transmission Speeds
5
10
Differential Type Front
-
Not Available
Differential Type Rear
-
Not Available
Transfer Case Guard
-
Not Available
Spec
Miler Lite
Mustang
Claimed Mileage
Not Officially Disclosed
12.8 km/l
City Mileage
Not Officially Disclosed
10.6 km/l
Highway Mileage
Not Officially Disclosed
15 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
61 l
Emission Standard
Euro 3
Euro 5
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
Not Officially Disclosed
12.8 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
Not Officially Disclosed
61
Combined Driving Range
Not Officially 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
Miler Lite
Mustang
Airbags
2
8
ABS
Yes
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Traction Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Child Safety Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
ISOFIX Mounts
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Brake Assist
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Driver
Yes
Front Parking Sensors
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
AEB
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
BA
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Brake Override System
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Curtain Airbags
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Driver Airbag
Yes
Yes
EBD
Yes
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Hill Hold
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Seatbelt Reminder
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Side Airbags
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Stability Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
TCS
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Knee Airbag
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
ABS EBD
Yes
Yes
Blind Spot Monitoring
-
BLIS with Cross-Traffic Alert
Spec
Miler Lite
Mustang
Cruise Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Adaptive cruise control
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Lane Keep Assist
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Lane Departure Warning
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Parking Sensors
Rear
Front and rear
Rear View Camera
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
360 Degree Camera
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Auto Highbeam
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Auto Wipers
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Rear Parking Sensors
Yes
Yes
Reverse Camera
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Park Assist
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Around View Monitor
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Blind Spot Warning
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Forward Collision Warning
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
EV Mode
-
Not Available
Spec
Miler Lite
Mustang
Seat Material
Fabric
Leather-accented upholstery
Heated Seats
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Ventilated Seats
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Ambient Lighting
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Steering Wheel Material
Not Officially Disclosed
Leather
60 40 Split Seat
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Driver Seat Adjustment
Manual fore/aft and backrest
Power adjustment
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Not Officially Disclosed
Power adjustment
Seat Trim
Fabric
Leather-accented upholstery
Steering Type
-
Electric power-assisted
Steering Adjustment
-
Tilt and telescopic
Front Shoulder Room
-
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
-
Not Applicable
Instrument Cluster Type
-
12.4-inch LCD
Interior Colour Options
-
7
Interior Courtesy Lamps
-
12.4-inch digital cluster, SYNC 4 touchscreen, premium audio, sports seats
Interior Colours
-
7
Spec
Miler Lite
Mustang
Climate Control
Air conditioning
Dual-zone automatic climate control
Power Windows
Yes
Yes
Keyless Entry
Remote central locking
Yes
Push Button Start
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Wireless Charging
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Sunroof
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
AC Type
Air conditioning
Dual-zone automatic climate control
Load Bed Length
-
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
-
Not Applicable
Boot Space Seats Folded
-
408 l
Fuel Consumption Combined
-
7.8
Skid Plates
-
Not Available
Telescopic Steering
-
Tilt and telescopic
Tilt Steering
-
Tilt and telescopic
Voice Command
-
Standard
Battery Preconditioning
-
Not Available
Bed Extender
-
Not Available
Canopy Fitment
-
Not Available
Common Rail Injection
-
Port and direct fuel injection
Diff Lock
-
Not Available
Difflock
-
Not Available
Digital Speedometer
-
12.4-inch LCD
Front Diff Lock
-
Not Available
Intelligent Battery System
-
Not Available
Load Bed Cover
-
Not Available
Load Bed Light
-
Not Available
Load Bed Steps
-
Not Available
Loadbox Depth Mm
-
Not Available
Loadbox Length Mm
-
Not Applicable
Loadbox Rope Hooks
-
Not Available
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
-
Not Available
Loadbox Width Mm
-
Not Applicable
One Pedal Driving
-
Not Available
Rear Diff Lock
-
Not Available
Rear Electric Motor
-
Not Available
Regenerative Braking Levels
-
Not Available
Rim Size
16-inch wheels
19 Inches
Sound System
Not Officially Disclosed
10
Source Model Column
-
mustang
Sports Bar
-
Not Available
Steering Column Adjustment
-
Tilt and telescopic
Tailgate Damper
-
Not Available
Tailgate Lock
-
Not Available
Tow Bar Type
-
Not Available
Trim Level
-
flagship
Variant Role
-
Flagship / premium derivative
Vehicle To Grid
-
Not Available
Vehicle To Load
-
Not Available
Spec
Miler Lite
Mustang
Infotainment System
Not Officially Disclosed
SYNC 4 infotainment system
Apple CarPlay
Not Officially Disclosed
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
Not Officially Disclosed
Wireless Android Auto
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Yes
Number of Speakers
Not Officially Disclosed
10
Digital Instrument Cluster
3.5-inch instrument panel
12.4-inch digital instrument cluster
USB Ports
Not Officially Disclosed
USB-A and USB-C
Infotainment Screen
Not Officially Disclosed
12
Touchscreen
Not Officially Disclosed
12
Navigation System
-
Standard
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Not Officially Disclosed
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Wireless Android Auto
Not Officially Disclosed
Wireless Android Auto
Voice Recognition
-
Standard
Infotainment Screen Size
Not Officially Disclosed
12
Infotainment Display
-
Ford SYNC 4
Audio Speakers
Not Officially Disclosed
10
Audio System
-
12 with subwoofer
Display Audio
-
Ford SYNC 4
Multi Information Display
-
12.4-inch LCD
Connected Services
-
Standard
Voice Control
-
Standard
Smartphone Connectivity
-
Standard
Spec
Miler Lite
Mustang
LED Headlamps
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
Yes
LED daytime running lights
Fog Lamps
Yes
Yes
Roof Rails
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Exterior Colour Options
Not Officially Disclosed
Multiple Ford South Africa factory exterior colours
Headlights
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Body Type
-
Sedan
Exterior Colour Options
-
7
Load Bed Liner
-
Not Available
Active Exhaust
-
Standard
Spec
Miler Lite
Mustang
Approach Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Departure Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Wading Depth
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Terrain Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Locking Differential
Not Officially Disclosed
No
4WD System Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Underbody Protection
-
Not Available
Approach Angle Deg
-
-
Departure Angle Deg
-
-
Energy Recovery Display
-
Not Available
Front Skid Plate Guard
-
Not Available
Ground Clearance Max
-
143 mm
Ground Clearance Min
-
143 mm
Off Road Descent Control
-
Not Available
Off Road Traction Assist
-
Not Available
Crawl Control
-
Not Available
Rear Skid Plate Guard
-
Not Available
Skid Plates Fuel Tank
-
Not Available
Skid Plates Transfer Case
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Mud
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Normal
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Rock
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Sand
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Snow
-
Not Available
Terrain Response System
-
Not Available
Underbody Camera
-
Not Available
Wading Depth Mm
-
-
Spec
Miler Lite
Mustang
Tyre Size
195/75 R16
255/40 R19
Front Brake Type
Disc
Ventilated disc
Rear Brake Type
Drum
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Tyre repair kit
Wheel Rim Size
16-inch wheels
19 Inches
Handbrake Type
Central drum
Electronic parking brake
Wheel Diameter
16-inch wheels
19 Inches
Fifth Wheel Prep
-
Not Available
Wheel Size Type
-
19 Inches
Wheels
-
19 Inches
Spec
Miler Lite
Mustang
Front Suspension
Non-independent leaf spring
MacPherson strut
Rear Suspension
Non-independent leaf spring
Independent multi-link
Front Track Width
-
1617 mm
Rear Track Width
-
1607 mm
Power Steering
-
Electric power-assisted
Steering Column
-
Tilt and telescopic
MagneRide Damping
-
Standard
Spec
Miler Lite
Mustang
CO2 Emissions
Not Officially Disclosed
295 g/km
Hybrid System Type
-
Not Applicable
Fuel Octane Requirement
-
Petrol
Particulate Filter
-
Not Available
Idle CO2 Output
-
295
CO2 Emissions G Km
-
295
Spec
Miler Lite
Mustang
Service Plan
Service plans available
6 years / 90 000 km optional plan included in listed price
Maintenance Plan
-
6 years / 90 000 km optional plan included in listed price
Service Plan Duration
Service plans available
6 years / 90 000 km optional plan included in listed price
Service Plan Distance
Service plans available
6 years / 90 000 km optional plan included in listed price
Spec
Miler Lite
Mustang
Ownership Role
Current South African derivative
Flagship
Price Zar
339900 ZAR
1545000 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current South African retail price
Current listed price
Starting Price
339900
1545000
Starting Price Zar
339900
1545000
Spec
Miler Lite
Mustang
Warranty
5 years / 200,000 km; roadside assistance 5 years
4 years / 120 000 km
Warranty Years
5 years / 200,000 km; roadside assistance 5 years
4 years / 120 000 km
Warranty Kilometers
5 years / 200,000 km; roadside assistance 5 years
4 years / 120 000 km
Roadside Assistance
-
4 years / unlimited km
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
-
5 years / unlimited km
Basic Warranty
5 years / 200,000 km; roadside assistance 5 years
4 years / 120 000 km
Roadside Assistance
-
4 years / unlimited km
Warranty Roadside Assistance
-
4 years / unlimited km
In depth: how these cars differ
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