Nissan NP300 Hardbody 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.

Includes a historical vehicle

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Nissan NP300 Hardbody Discontinued model
Nissan NP300 Hardbody in South Africa

Nissan NP300 Hardbody

2.5 TDi Double Cab Hi-Rider 4x4 Automatic Diesel 7-Speed Automatic Discontinued model
ZAR 529,900 last listed
Discontinued model Verified historical specifications remain visible for owner and used-car comparisons.
⚡ 98 kW 🔧 304 Nm ⛽ 11.4 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 NP300 Hardbody
Fuel Economy Triton Single Cab
🛡 Safety NP300 Hardbody
📦 Practicality NP300 Hardbody
🔑 Ownership Not enough comparable data
Recorded price context NP300 Hardbody: last listed from ZAR 349,900 · Triton Single Cab: current from ZAR 499,990

Key Specs Side by Side

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

Spec NP300 Hardbody Triton Single Cab
Maximum Power 98 kW @ 3600 rpm 81 kW @ 4000 rpm
Maximum Torque 304 Nm 200 Nm @ 1000-3750 rpm
Engine Size 2488 cc 2442 cc
Combined Fuel Economy 11.4 km/l 12.5 km/l
Ground Clearance 215 mm 200 mm
Boot / Load Bay Not confirmed 1904 l
Airbags 4 2
Kerb Weight 1395 kg 1625 kg
Seating Capacity 5 seats 2 seats
Warranty 3 5 years / unlimited km

= leads in this spec

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The Bottom Line

NP300 Hardbody has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Triton Single Cab remains close.

Where They Actually Differ

Performance NP300 Hardbody +16 pts
Efficiency Triton Single Cab +3 pts
Safety NP300 Hardbody +36 pts
Practicality NP300 Hardbody +1 pts

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

Catalogue-index leader

NP300 Hardbody

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

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

Which One's Right for You?

NP300 Hardbody

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

Triton Single Cab

  • Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use

Full Specs, Side by Side

Archived cars use verified historical spec records. Rows remain comparable; unavailable historical values are shown plainly rather than estimated.

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

Source-backed Catalogue Index

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

Weighted / 100
Catalogue-index readout

NP300 Hardbody leads by 11 points

NP300 Hardbody has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Triton Single Cab remains close.

Index leader 57 /100
Lead 11 points
Data 77% source coverage
57
#1 Index leader

NP300 Hardbody

77% source coverage 1 strong categories
Best at Practicality 73 Check Ownership 43
Performance 50
Efficiency 46
Safety 68
Practicality 73
Ownership 43
Leads by 11 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 NP300 Hardbody +16 Efficiency Triton Single Cab +3 Safety NP300 Hardbody +36 Practicality NP300 Hardbody +1

Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.

Why this score View full breakdown
Catalogue-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

How to Read This Comparison

🏆 Nissan NP300 Hardbody leads the catalogue index with 57 pts vs 46 pts for Triton Single Cab

In Hagalu's source-backed catalogue 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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In Depth — Breaking It All Down

This NP300 Hardbody 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: 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.