Nissan Navara Single Cab vs Mitsubishi Triton Single 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 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

At a Glance — Who Wins What

Performance Navara Single Cab
Fuel Economy Navara Single Cab
🛡 Safety Navara Single Cab
📦 Practicality Tie
🔑 Ownership Not enough comparable data
Navara Single Cab starts ZAR 66,490 cheaper Navara Single Cab from ZAR 433,500 · Triton Single Cab from ZAR 499,990

Key Specs Side by Side

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

Spec Navara Single Cab Triton Single Cab
Maximum Power 120 kW @ 3600 rpm 81 kW @ 4000 rpm
Maximum Torque 403 Nm @ 2000 rpm 200 Nm @ 1000-3750 rpm
Engine Size 2488 cc 2442 cc
Combined Fuel Economy 13.2 km/l 12.5 km/l
Ground Clearance 208 mm 200 mm
Boot / Load Bay - 1904 l
Airbags Driver and front passenger airbags, side, curtain and driver knee airbags 2
Kerb Weight 1803 kg 1625 kg
Seating Capacity 2 seats 2 seats
Warranty 6 years / 150,000 km 5 years / unlimited km

= leads in this spec

The Bottom Line

Navara Single Cab holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Triton Single Cab.

Where They Actually Differ

Performance Navara Single Cab +26 pts
Efficiency Navara Single Cab +7 pts
Safety Navara Single Cab +58 pts
Practicality Equal

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

Catalogue-index 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) - Not Officially Disclosed
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

Source-backed Catalogue Index

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

Weighted / 100
Catalogue-index readout

Navara Single Cab leads by 24 points

Navara Single Cab holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Triton Single Cab.

Index leader 72 /100
Lead 24 points
Data 56% source coverage
72
#1 Index 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 24 points
48
#2

Triton Single Cab

75% source coverage 1 strong categories
Best at Practicality 72 Check Safety 32
Performance 41
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 +26 Efficiency Navara Single Cab +7 Safety Navara Single Cab +58 Practicality Level

Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.

Why this score View full breakdown
Catalogue-index leader

Navara Single Cab

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

Triton Single Cab

Performance 41/100
Efficiency 49/100
Safety 32/100
Practicality 72/100

How to Read This Comparison

🏆 Nissan Navara Single Cab leads the catalogue index with 72 pts vs 48 pts for Triton Single Cab

In Hagalu's source-backed catalogue 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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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 Single 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 Single Cab 41.

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.