Lexus NX 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.

Lexus NX in South Africa

Lexus NX

NX 350 F SPORT Petrol 8-Speed Automatic Current
ZAR 1,276,500 ex-showroom
⚡ 205 kW 🔧 430 Nm ⛽ 12.3 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

Lexus NX vs Mitsubishi Triton Single Cab: the short answer

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

Triton Single Cab starts ZAR 574,210 cheaper NX from ZAR 1,074,200 · Triton Single Cab from ZAR 499,990

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification NX Triton Single Cab
Maximum Power NX205 kW @ 6000 rpm Triton Single Cab81 kW @ 4000 rpm
Maximum Torque NX430 Nm Triton Single Cab200 Nm @ 1000-3750 rpm
Engine Size NX2400 cc Triton Single Cab2442 cc
Combined Fuel Economy NX12.3 km/l Triton Single Cab12.5 km/l
Ground Clearance NX195 mm Triton Single Cab200 mm

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

Independent editorial assessment

Hagalu editorial ratings

When a variant is selected, its rating out of five applies only to that exact derivative; a model-range review is not inherited. Editorial ratings are separate from the Specification Evidence Index out of 100 and are not customer ratings.

Lexus NX

NX 350 F SPORT

Hagalu editorial rating Not yet rated

No complete editorial rating is published for this exact variant. This is not a zero score.

How Hagalu rates cars

Mitsubishi Triton Single Cab

2.4L 4x2 GL M/T

Hagalu editorial rating
4.3/5

Desk research · Exact variant

Hagalu Editorial Team ·

Editorial assessment, not a customer rating. Not road-tested for this review.

Read the review and score breakdown

Not yet rated means a complete review is not published; it does not mean the vehicle scored zero. Read the rating methodology.

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

Specification evidence leader

NX

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

Triton Single Cab

Strengths
  • Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
  • Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to: Published Practicality

Which One's Right for You?

NX

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

Triton Single Cab

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec NX Triton Single Cab
Model Introduced Year 2023 2024
Generation Second-generation Lexus NX mid-size luxury SUV Sixth-generation Triton
Facelift History Current South African range includes petrol, self-charging hybrid and plug-in-hybrid derivatives Next-Gen Triton launched in South Africa in November 2024.
Facelift Launched Since Current South African range includes petrol, self-charging hybrid and plug-in-hybrid derivatives Current specification
Facelift Version Ending Current South African specification checked 2026-07-17 Current
Body Style SUV Single-cab pickup
Model Year 2026 2026
Production Status published active
Segment Luxury SUV One-ton single-cab pickup
Tare Mass Kg 1760-1860 kg -
Vehicle Type SUV Light commercial vehicle
Spec NX Triton Single Cab
Length 4660 mm 5320 mm
Width 1865 mm 1865 mm
Height 1670 mm 1700 mm
Wheelbase 2690 mm 3130 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 195 mm 200 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 55 l 75 l
Boot/Cargo Space 520 l 1904 l
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 2370 kg 2570 kg
Towing Capacity 1000 kg 0 kg
Seating Capacity 5 seats 2 seats
Doors 5 doors 2 doors
Minimum Turning Radius 5.8 m 6.35 m
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) - 185 mm
Kerb Weight - 1625 kg
Payload Capacity - 945 kg
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 NX 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: NX 86 vs Triton Single Cab 34.

Efficiency index: NX 49 vs Triton Single Cab 49.

Safety-equipment index: NX 93 vs Triton Single Cab 32.

Practicality index: NX 65 vs Triton Single Cab 72.

Ownership-cover index: NX 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

NX leads by 29 points

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

Evidence leader 75 /100
Lead 29 points
Data 70% source coverage
75
#1 Evidence leader

NX

70% source coverage 2 strong categories
Best at Safety 93 Check Efficiency 49
Performance 86
Efficiency 49
Safety 93
Practicality 65
Leads by 29 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 NX +52 Efficiency Level Safety NX +61 Practicality Triton Single Cab +7

Large difference in the source-backed catalogue index.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

NX

Performance 86/100
Efficiency 49/100
Safety 93/100
Practicality 65/100

Triton Single Cab

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

What the evidence means

Evidence index Lexus NX leads the specification evidence index with 75 pts vs 46 pts for Triton Single Cab

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, NX 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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NX 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.