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Triton 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
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NP300 Hardbody
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Triton Single Cab
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Spec
NP300 Hardbody
Triton Single Cab
Model Introduced Year
2008
2024
Generation
Long-running model with proven commercial reliability
Sixth-generation Triton
Facelift History
Updated over the years with improved safety and features
Next-Gen Triton launched in South Africa in November 2024.
Tare Mass Kg
1395 kg
-
Facelift Launched Since
Not confirmed
Current specification
Facelift Version Ending
Not confirmed
Current
Body Style
Not confirmed
Single-cab pickup
Model Year
Not confirmed
2026
Production Status
Not confirmed
active
Segment
Not confirmed
One-ton single-cab pickup
Vehicle Type
Not confirmed
Light commercial vehicle
Spec
NP300 Hardbody
Triton Single Cab
Length
4875 mm
5320 mm
Width
1760 mm
1865 mm
Height
1655 mm
1700 mm
Wheelbase
2500 mm
3130 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
215 mm
200 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
75 l
75 l
Kerb Weight
1395 kg
1625 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2400 kg
2570 kg
Towing Capacity
2500 kg
0 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
2 seats
Minimum Turning Radius
5.8 m
6.35 m
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
Not confirmed
185 mm
Boot/Cargo Space
Not confirmed
1904 l
Payload Capacity
Not confirmed
945 kg
Number of Rows
Not confirmed
1 rows
Doors
Not confirmed
2 doors
Front Headroom
Not confirmed
1007 mm
Rear Headroom
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Front Legroom
Not confirmed
1059 mm
Rear Legroom
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Spec
NP300 Hardbody
Triton Single Cab
Front Track Width
1495 mm
-
Rear Track Width
1490 mm
-
Front Suspension
Double Wishbone
Double wishbone with coil spring
Rear Suspension
Leaf Spring
Heavy-duty elliptic leaf spring
Chassis Type
Ladder Frame
-
Power Steering
Hydraulic
-
Steering Column
Tilt Adjustable
-
Front Suspension Type
Double Wishbone
Double wishbone with coil spring
Rear Suspension Type
Leaf Spring
Heavy-duty elliptic leaf spring
Spec
NP300 Hardbody
Triton Single Cab
Load Bed Length
1907 mm
-
Load Bed Width
1454 mm
-
Climate Control
Manual AC
Manual air conditioning
Power Windows
Front
No
Keyless Entry
Not Available
No
Push Button Start
Not Available
No
Wireless Charging
Not Available
No
Sunroof
Not Available
No
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
No
Automatic Headlamps
Not Available
-
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
No
Auto Dimming Mirror
Not Available
-
AC Type
Manual AC
Manual air conditioning
Engine Start Stop
Not Available
No
Engine Start Stop Button
Not Available
No
Push Button Start
Not Available
No
Spare Wheel
Full Size Steel Under-bed
Full-size steel
Air Conditioning
Manual AC
Manual air conditioning
Loadbox Length Mm
1907 mm
-
Loadbox Width Mm
1454 mm
-
Sound System
4
2
Unlocking
Not Available
No
Wireless Charger
Not Available
No
Spec
NP300 Hardbody
Triton Single Cab
Engine
2.5-litre Turbocharged Diesel
2.4-litre Intercooled Turbocharged Diesel
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
4N16
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
2488 cc
2442 cc
Cylinders
4
4
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Inline
Valves
16
16
Valves per Cylinder
4
4
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Common Rail Direct Injection
Common Rail Direct Injection
Compression Ratio
17.5:1
15.2:1
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
86 mm
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
105.1 mm
Maximum Power
98 kW @ 3600 rpm
81 kW @ 4000 rpm
Maximum Torque
304 Nm
200 Nm @ 1000-3750 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
4WD
RWD
Transmission
7-Speed Automatic
5-Speed Manual
Top Speed
168 km/h
150 km/h
0-100 km/h
12.5 sec
15.5 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
20.0 sec
Drive Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
4500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio
70.3 kW/tonne
49.8 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
217.9 Nm/tonne
123.1 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
NP300 Hardbody
Triton Single Cab
Engine Position
Front Longitudinal
-
Gearbox
7-Speed Automatic
5-Speed Manual
Drivetrain Layout
Part-Time 4WD
Front-engine, rear-wheel drive
LSD Available
Not Applicable
No
Transfer Case
Standard
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Rear Lock
No
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
No
Transmission Type
7-Speed Automatic
Manual
Gearbox Type
7-Speed Automatic
5-Speed Manual
Final Drive Ratio
Not confirmed
4.272
Number of Gears
Not confirmed
5
Clutch Type
Not confirmed
Single dry plate
Gear Shift Indicator
Not confirmed
Yes
Gear Shift Type
Not confirmed
Floor-mounted selector
Drivetrain
Not confirmed
RWD
4WD Engagement
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not confirmed
No
Front Differential Lock
Not confirmed
No
Low Range Ratio
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
Not confirmed
4x2
Rear Differential Lock
Not confirmed
No
Transmission Speeds
Not confirmed
5
Spec
NP300 Hardbody
Triton Single Cab
Claimed Mileage
11.4 km/l
12.5 km/l
City Mileage
9 km/l
10 km/l
Highway Mileage
12 km/l
14.4 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
75 l
75 l
Emission Standard
Euro 5
Euro 5
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
No
Fuel Tank Litres
75
75
Real-world Mileage
11.4 km/l
12.5 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Combined Driving Range
Not confirmed
938
Electric Consumption
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not confirmed
969 km
Range Real World Mixed
Not confirmed
872 km
Spec
NP300 Hardbody
Triton Single Cab
Airbags
4
2
ABS
Standard
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Yes
Traction Control
Standard
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
No
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Yes
Child Safety Lock
Standard
No
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
No
Brake Assist
Standard
Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Not Available
No
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Yes
Alarm System
Standard
-
Central Locking
Standard
-
Side Impact Beams
Not Available
-
Stability Control
Standard
Yes
TCS
Standard
Yes
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Not confirmed
Yes
Front Parking Sensors
Not confirmed
No
AEB
Not Available
No
BA
Not confirmed
Yes
Brake Override System
Not confirmed
Yes
Curtain Airbags
Not confirmed
No
Driver Airbag
Not confirmed
Yes
EBD
Not confirmed
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Not confirmed
Yes
Hill Hold
Standard
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Not confirmed
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
No
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not confirmed
Yes
Seatbelt Reminder
Not confirmed
Yes
Side Airbags
Not confirmed
No
Knee Airbag
Not confirmed
No
ABS EBD
Standard
Yes
Spec
NP300 Hardbody
Triton Single Cab
Cruise Control
Not Available
No
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
No
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
No
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
No
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Available
No
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
No
Parking Sensors
Not Available
No
Rear View Camera
Standard
No
360 Degree Camera
Not Available
No
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Available
No
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
No
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
No
Auto Highbeam
Not confirmed
No
Auto Wipers
Not confirmed
No
Rear Parking Sensors
Not confirmed
No
Reverse Camera
Standard
No
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
No
Park Assist
Not confirmed
No
Around View Monitor
Not Available
No
Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
No
Forward Collision Warning
Not confirmed
No
Spec
NP300 Hardbody
Triton Single Cab
Seat Material
Fabric
Vinyl
Seat Adjustment
Manual
-
Heated Seats
Not Applicable
No
Ventilated Seats
Not Applicable
No
Steering Type
Hydraulic
-
Steering Adjustment
Tilt Adjustable
-
Ambient Lighting
Not Applicable
No
Folding Rear Seats
60/40 Split
-
Front Armrest
Standard
-
Rear Armrest
Standard
-
Steering Wheel Material
Not confirmed
Urethane
60 40 Split Seat
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Driver Seat Adjustment
Not confirmed
Manual adjustable
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Not confirmed
Manual adjustable
Seat Trim
Not confirmed
Commercial vinyl
Spec
NP300 Hardbody
Triton Single Cab
Infotainment System
7-inch Touchscreen
No factory audio head unit
Apple CarPlay
Standard
No
Android Auto
Standard
No
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
No
Number of Speakers
4
2
Navigation System
Not Available
-
Digital Instrument Cluster
Not Applicable
Multi-information display
USB Ports
1
No
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Standard
No
Audio Speakers
4
2
Infotainment Screen
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Touchscreen
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Spec
NP300 Hardbody
Triton Single Cab
LED Headlamps
Halogen
No
Daytime Running Lamps
Not Available
No
Fog Lamps
Standard
No
Roof Rails
Not Available
No
Alloy Wheel Design
Steel Wheels
-
Chrome Exterior Finish
Not Available
-
Body Cladding
Not Available
-
Rear Spoiler
Not Available
-
DRL
Not Available
No
Led Headlights
Halogen
No
Daytime Running Lights
Not Available
No
Front Fog Lamps
Standard
No
Headlamps
Halogen
No
Headlight Type
Halogen
No
Headlights
Halogen
No
Exterior Colour Options
Not confirmed
White Solid, Blade Silver Metallic, Graphite Grey Metallic
Panoramic Sunroof
Not confirmed
No
Spec
NP300 Hardbody
Triton Single Cab
Approach Angle
29 deg
30.4 deg
Departure Angle
23 deg
22.8 deg
Wading Depth
600 mm
Not Applicable
Terrain Modes
Not Available
No
Locking Differential
Rear
Not Applicable
Underbody Protection
Partial
-
Ground Clearance Max
215 mm
-
Ground Clearance Min
215 mm
-
4WD System Type
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
Not confirmed
23.4 deg
Spec
NP300 Hardbody
Triton Single Cab
Tyre Size
235/75 R15
195 R15C
Wheel Type
Steel Wheels
-
Front Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
Ventilated disc
Rear Brake Type
Drum
Drum
Spare Wheel Type
Full Size Steel Under-bed
Full-size steel
Brake Type Front
Ventilated Disc
-
Brake Type Rear
Drum
-
Spare Tyre
Full Size Steel Under-bed
Full-size steel
Wheels
Steel Wheels
-
Wheel Rim Size
Not confirmed
15-inch steel
Handbrake Type
Not confirmed
Manual lever
Spec
NP300 Hardbody
Triton Single Cab
Service Interval
10,000 km or 6 Months
-
Approx Service Cost
Approx R3,500
-
Battery Warranty
Not Applicable
-
Maintenance Plan
Not Available
-
Service Intervals
10,000 km or 6 Months
-
Service Plan
Not confirmed
5 years / 90,000 km; 10,000 km intervals
Spec
NP300 Hardbody
Triton Single Cab
Warranty Years
3
5 years / unlimited km
Warranty Kilometers
3
5 years / unlimited km
Roadside Assistance
3 Years
-
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
6 Years
-
Basic Warranty
3
5 years / unlimited km
Roadside Assistance
3 Years
-
Warranty
3
5 years / unlimited km
Spec
NP300 Hardbody
Triton Single Cab
CO2 Emissions
228 g/km
233 g/km
Start Stop System
Not Available
-
Hybrid System Type
Not Applicable
-
Noise Level
74 dB
-
Spec
NP300 Hardbody
Triton Single Cab
Real-world City Mileage Min
9 l/100km
-
Real-world City Mileage Max
11 l/100km
-
Real-world Highway Mileage Min
11 l/100km
-
Real-world Highway Mileage Max
13 l/100km
-
Owner Review Count
38
-
Spec
NP300 Hardbody
Triton Single Cab
Ownership Role
Not confirmed
New vehicle sold through Mitsubishi Motors South Africa
Price Zar
Not confirmed
499990 ZAR
Pricing Role
Not confirmed
Official South African recommended retail price
Starting Price
Not confirmed
499990
Starting Price Zar
Not confirmed
499990
In depth: how these cars differ
This NP300 Hardbody 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: NP300 Hardbody 50 vs Triton Single Cab 34.
Efficiency index: NP300 Hardbody 46 vs Triton Single Cab 49.
Safety-equipment index: NP300 Hardbody 68 vs Triton Single Cab 32.
Practicality index: NP300 Hardbody 73 vs Triton Single Cab 72.
Ownership-cover index: NP300 Hardbody 43 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.
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Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout
NP300 Hardbody leads by 11 points
NP300 Hardbody has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Triton Single Cab remains close.
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
NP300 Hardbody
Performance
50/100
Efficiency
46/100
Safety
68/100
Practicality
73/100
Ownership
43/100
Triton Single Cab
Performance
34/100
Efficiency
49/100
Safety
32/100
Practicality
72/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexNissan NP300 Hardbody
leads the specification evidence index with 57 pts
vs 46 pts for Triton Single Cab
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, NP300 Hardbody 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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