Nissan Navara Single Cab vs Mitsubishi Triton Double Cab

A proper head-to-head in South Africa — we cover price, performance, petrol economy, safety and what it'll actually cost you to own each one long term.

Nissan Navara Single Cab in South Africa

Nissan Navara Single Cab

2.5D SE Single Cab 4x4 MT Diesel Current
ZAR 592,600 ex-showroom
⚡ 120 kW 🔧 403 Nm ⛽ 13.2 km/l
VS
Mitsubishi Triton Double Cab in South Africa

Mitsubishi Triton Double Cab

2.4L Bi-Turbo A/T Diesel 6-Speed Automatic Current
ZAR 959,990 ex-showroom
⚡ 150 kW 🔧 470 Nm ⛽ 11.9 km/l
Add a 3rd car

At a Glance — Who Wins What

Performance Triton Double Cab
Fuel Economy Navara Single Cab
🛡 Safety Triton Double Cab
📦 Practicality Triton Double Cab
🔑 Ownership Not enough comparable data
Navara Single Cab starts ZAR 206,490 cheaper Navara Single Cab from ZAR 433,500 · Triton Double Cab from ZAR 639,990

Key Specs Side by Side

The specs that matter most — highlighted where one car leads.

Spec Navara Single Cab Triton Double Cab
Maximum Power 120 kW @ 3600 rpm 150 kW @ 3500 rpm
Maximum Torque 403 Nm @ 2000 rpm 470 Nm @ 1500-2750 rpm
Engine Size 2488 cc 2442 cc
Combined Fuel Economy 13.2 km/l 11.9 km/l
Ground Clearance 208 mm 228 mm
Boot / Load Bay - 1262 l
Airbags Driver and front passenger airbags, side, curtain and driver knee airbags 7
Kerb Weight 1803 kg 2035 kg
Seating Capacity 2 seats 5 seats
Warranty 6 years / 150,000 km 5 years / unlimited km

= leads in this spec

The Bottom Line

Navara Single Cab and Triton Double Cab are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

Where They Actually Differ

Performance Triton Double Cab +8 pts
Efficiency Navara Single Cab +9 pts
Safety Triton Double Cab +5 pts
Practicality Triton Double Cab +18 pts

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

Navara Single Cab

Strengths
  • Better fuel efficiency
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
  • Fewer listed safety features
  • Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to: Published Efficiency
Catalogue-index leader

Triton Double Cab

Strengths
  • More powerful engine output
  • Stronger listed safety equipment
  • Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
  • Lower fuel efficiency
Best suited to: Published Performance Published Practicality

Which One's Right for You?

Navara Single Cab

  • Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use

Triton Double Cab

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
  • Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec Navara Single Cab Triton Double Cab
Model Introduced Year 1997 2024
Generation Current Navara generation focuses on improved comfort and stronger safety credentials Sixth-generation Triton
Facelift History Updated in recent years with improved styling, safety upgrades, and suspension refinement Next-Gen Triton launched in South Africa in November 2024; Bi-Turbo added in 2026.
Facelift Launched Since Original current-generation version Current specification
Facelift Version Ending Current Current
Body Style Single Cab Double-cab pickup
Body Type Cab Single/extended/double cab as per derivative name -
Color Note White, Silver, Black, Grey, Red, Blue -
Dealer Stock Note Top grade in the South Africa lineup -
Drivetrain Note Drive layout derived from the official derivative naming: 2.5D SE Single Cab 4x4 MT -
Model Year 2026 2026
Production Status Active active
Segment Single-cab bakkie One-ton double-cab pickup
Tare Mass Kg 1803 kg -
Vehicle Type Single Cab Light commercial vehicle
Spec Navara Single Cab Triton Double Cab
Length 5235 mm 5360 mm
Width 1790 mm 1930 mm
Height 1760 mm 1815 mm
Wheelbase 3150 mm 3130 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 208 mm 228 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 80 l 75 l
Kerb Weight 1803 kg 2035 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 3010 kg 3020 kg
Payload Capacity 1119 kg 985 kg
Towing Capacity 3500 kg 3500 kg
Seating Capacity 2 seats 5 seats
Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Minimum Turning Radius 6.4 m 6.35 m
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) - 195 mm
Boot/Cargo Space - 1262 l
Number of Rows - 2 rows
Front Headroom - 1000 mm
Rear Headroom - 972 mm
Front Legroom - 1059 mm
Rear Legroom - 857 mm

Source-backed Catalogue Index

A transparent specification index shown only when every vehicle clears the minimum comparable-data threshold.

Weighted / 100
Catalogue-index readout

Triton Double Cab leads by 6 points

Navara Single Cab and Triton Double Cab are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

Index leader 78 /100
Lead 6 points
Data 83% source coverage
78
#1 Index leader

Triton Double Cab

83% source coverage 3 strong categories
Best at Safety 95 Check Efficiency 47
Performance 75
Efficiency 47
Safety 95
Practicality 90
Leads by 6 points
72
#2

Navara Single Cab

56% source coverage 2 strong categories
Best at Safety 90 Check Efficiency 56
Performance 67
Efficiency 56
Safety 90
Practicality 72
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance Triton Double Cab +8 Efficiency Navara Single Cab +9 Safety Triton Double Cab +5 Practicality Triton Double Cab +18

Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.

Why this score View full breakdown
Catalogue-index leader

Triton Double Cab

Performance 75/100
Efficiency 47/100
Safety 95/100
Practicality 90/100

Navara Single Cab

Performance 67/100
Efficiency 56/100
Safety 90/100
Practicality 72/100

How to Read This Comparison

🏆 Mitsubishi Triton Double Cab leads the catalogue index with 78 pts vs 72 pts for Navara Single Cab

In Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index, Triton Double Cab leads. However, Navara Single Cab may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

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Questions Buyers Usually Ask

There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the exact South African derivatives 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.

Hagalu does not publish a guaranteed resale winner. Depreciation depends on age, mileage, condition, derivative, colour, supply and demand. Compare several current used-market listings and obtain trade-in valuations for equivalent examples before relying on a resale estimate.

Check the exact derivatives for drive type, ground clearance, tyres, approach and departure angles, wading depth and low-range gearing where officially disclosed. SUV styling or all-wheel drive alone does not prove that a vehicle is suitable for demanding off-road use.

Calculate each exact derivative using your monthly distance and a current fuel or electricity price, then add finance, insurance, scheduled service, tyres and licence costs. Hagalu does not claim a fixed monthly saving without those buyer-specific inputs.

It is worth more only when the exact price difference buys equipment, space, performance or ownership cover that matters to you. Compare like-for-like lifecycle states and derivatives; a current offer and a historical last-listed price are not directly equivalent.

In Depth — Breaking It All Down

This Navara Single Cab 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: Navara Single Cab 67 vs Triton Double Cab 75.

Efficiency index: Navara Single Cab 56 vs Triton Double Cab 47.

Safety-equipment index: Navara Single Cab 90 vs Triton Double Cab 95.

Practicality index: Navara Single Cab 72 vs Triton Double Cab 90.

Ownership-cover index: Navara Single Cab 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.