Nissan Navara Single Cab 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.

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 Single Cab in South Africa

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
＋ Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

Nissan Navara Single Cab vs Mitsubishi Triton Single Cab: the short answer

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

Navara Single Cab starts ZAR 66,490 cheaper Navara Single Cab from ZAR 433,500 · Triton Single Cab from ZAR 499,990

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification Navara Single Cab Triton Single Cab
Maximum Power Navara Single Cab120 kW @ 3600 rpm Triton Single Cab81 kW @ 4000 rpm
Maximum Torque Navara Single Cab403 Nm @ 2000 rpm Triton Single Cab200 Nm @ 1000-3750 rpm
Engine Size Navara Single Cab2488 cc Triton Single Cab2442 cc
Combined Fuel Economy Navara Single Cab13.2 km/l Triton Single Cab12.5 km/l
Ground Clearance Navara Single Cab208 mm Triton Single Cab200 mm

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

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

Specification evidence leader

Navara Single Cab

Strengths
  • More powerful engine output
  • Better fuel efficiency
  • Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
  • No obvious weak spots to flag.
Best suited to: Published Performance Published Efficiency

Triton Single Cab

Strengths
  • Nothing stands out clearly here.
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
  • Lower fuel efficiency
  • Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to: General Use

Which One's Right for You?

Navara Single Cab

  • 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 who prefer this derivative's confirmed specification mix

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec Navara Single Cab Triton Single 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.
Facelift Launched Since Original current-generation version Current specification
Facelift Version Ending Current Current
Body Style Single Cab Single-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 single-cab pickup
Tare Mass Kg 1803 kg -
Vehicle Type Single Cab Light commercial vehicle
Spec Navara Single Cab Triton Single Cab
Length 5235 mm 5320 mm
Width 1790 mm 1865 mm
Height 1760 mm 1700 mm
Wheelbase 3150 mm 3130 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 208 mm 200 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 80 l 75 l
Kerb Weight 1803 kg 1625 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 3010 kg 2570 kg
Payload Capacity 1119 kg 945 kg
Towing Capacity 3500 kg 0 kg
Seating Capacity 2 seats 2 seats
Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Minimum Turning Radius 6.4 m 6.35 m
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) - 185 mm
Boot/Cargo Space - 1904 l
Number of Rows - 1 rows
Front Headroom - 1007 mm
Rear Headroom - Not Applicable
Front Legroom - 1059 mm
Rear Legroom - Not Applicable

In depth: how these cars differ

This Navara Single Cab 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: Navara Single Cab 67 vs Triton Single Cab 34.

Efficiency index: Navara Single Cab 56 vs Triton Single Cab 49.

Safety-equipment index: Navara Single Cab 90 vs Triton Single Cab 32.

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

Ownership-cover index: Navara Single Cab 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.

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

Navara Single Cab leads by 26 points

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

Evidence leader 72 /100
Lead 26 points
Data 56% source coverage
72
#1 Evidence leader

Navara Single Cab

56% source coverage 2 strong categories
Best at Safety 90 Check Efficiency 56
Performance 67
Efficiency 56
Safety 90
Practicality 72
Leads by 26 points
46
#2

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 Navara Single Cab +33 Efficiency Navara Single Cab +7 Safety Navara Single Cab +58 Practicality Level

Large difference in the source-backed catalogue index.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

Navara Single Cab

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

Triton Single Cab

Performance 34/100
Efficiency 49/100
Safety 32/100
Practicality 72/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index Nissan Navara Single Cab leads the specification evidence index with 72 pts vs 46 pts for Triton Single Cab

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Navara Single Cab leads. However, Triton 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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Navara Single Cab 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.