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.
P300 starts ZAR 225,040 cheaperP300 from ZAR 414,950 · Triton Double Cab from ZAR 639,990
Key Specs Side by Side
The specs that matter most — highlighted where one car leads.
Spec
P300
Triton Double Cab
Maximum Power
135 kW
150 kW @ 3500 rpm
Maximum Torque
480 Nm
470 Nm @ 1500-2750 rpm
Engine Size
2400 cc
2442 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
13.5 km/l
11.9 km/l
Ground Clearance
224 mm
228 mm
Boot / Load Bay
-
1262 l
Airbags
Dual front, front side and curtain airbags
7
Kerb Weight
2070 kg
2035 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Warranty
5 Years / 100,000 km
5 years / unlimited km
= leads in this spec
The Bottom Line
Triton Double Cab has a modest catalogue-index lead, while P300 remains close.
Where They Actually Differ
Performance
Triton Double Cab
+4 pts
Efficiency
P300
+10 pts
Practicality
Triton Double Cab
+8 pts
What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
P300
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Efficiency
Catalogue-index leader
Triton Double Cab
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
P300
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Triton Double Cab
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Full Specs, Side by Side
Spec
P300
Triton Double Cab
Model Introduced Year
Current local generation year not confirmed
2024
Generation
Current South African P300 listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data.
Sixth-generation Triton
Facelift History
Model-year updates can affect trim, wheels, screens, safety equipment and colours. Use the latest South African price list when checking a specific vehicle.
Next-Gen Triton launched in South Africa in November 2024; Bi-Turbo added in 2026.
Facelift Launched Since
Original current-generation version
Current specification
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
Double-cab pickup
Double-cab pickup
Body Type Cab
Pickup
-
Color Note
Colour availability changes by model year, production batch and dealer stock, check the current colour selector before ordering.
-
Dealer Stock Note
Top grade in the South Africa lineup
-
Drivetrain Note
Drive layout derived from the official derivative naming: 2.4T LT 2WD 9AT
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Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
published
active
Segment
Pickup
One-ton double-cab pickup
Tare Mass Kg
2070 kg
-
Vehicle Type
Pickup
Light commercial vehicle
Spec
P300
Triton Double Cab
Length
5416 mm
5360 mm
Width
1934 mm
1930 mm
Height
1886 mm
1815 mm
Wheelbase
3230 mm
3130 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
224 mm
228 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
78 l
75 l
Kerb Weight
2070 kg
2035 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
3120 kg
3020 kg
Payload Capacity
1050 kg
985 kg
Towing Capacity
3000 kg
3500 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Doors
4 doors
4 doors
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
-
195 mm
Boot/Cargo Space
-
1262 l
Number of Rows
-
2 rows
Minimum Turning Radius
-
6.35 m
Front Headroom
-
1000 mm
Rear Headroom
-
972 mm
Front Legroom
-
1059 mm
Rear Legroom
-
857 mm
Spec
P300
Triton Double Cab
Front Track Width
Not Applicable
-
Rear Track Width
Not Applicable
-
Front Suspension
Not Available
Double wishbone with coil spring
Rear Suspension
Not Available
Elliptic leaf spring
MagneRide Damping
Not Available
-
Spec
P300
Triton Double Cab
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
-
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
-
Climate Control
Not Available
Dual-zone automatic
Power Windows
Not Available
Front and rear
Keyless Entry
Not Available
Yes
Push Button Start
Not Available
Yes
Wireless Charging
Standard
Yes
Sunroof
Not Available
No
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
No
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Yes
Boot Space Seats Folded
Not Applicable
-
AC Type
Not Available
Dual-zone automatic
Adaptive Dampers
Not Available
-
Engine Warranty
5
-
Performance Data Logger
Not Available
-
Rev Matching
Not Available
-
Battery Preconditioning
Not Available
-
Diff Lock
Not Available
-
Difflock
Not Available
-
Digital Speedometer
7-inch
-
Front Diff Lock
Not Available
-
Intelligent Battery System
Not Available
-
Load Bed Light
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
-
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
-
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
-
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
-
One Pedal Driving
Not Available
-
Rear Diff Lock
Not Available
-
Rear Electric Motor
Not Available
-
Rear Step Bumper
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
-
Regenerative Braking Levels
Not Available
-
Source Model Column
p300
-
Sport Plus Mode
Not Available
-
Tailgate Lock
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
-
Tie Down Hooks
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
-
Tow Bar Type
Bakkie towing support
-
Towbar
Bakkie towing support
-
Trailer Hitch
Bakkie towing support
-
Trailer Stability Assist
Bakkie towing support
-
Trim Level
top
-
Variant Role
Mid-to-high value derivative
-
Vehicle To Grid
Not Available
-
Vehicle To Load
Not Available
-
Spec
P300
Triton Double Cab
Engine
2.4-litre Turbocharged Diesel
2.4-litre Twin Turbocharged Diesel
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
4N16
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
2400 cc
2442 cc
Cylinders
Not Officially Disclosed
4
Cylinder Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
Inline
Valves
Not Officially Disclosed
16
Valves per Cylinder
Not Officially Disclosed
4
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Twin Turbocharged
Fuel System
Not Officially Disclosed
Common Rail Direct Injection
Compression Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
15.2:1
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
86 mm
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
105.1 mm
Maximum Power
135 kW
150 kW @ 3500 rpm
Maximum Torque
480 Nm
470 Nm @ 1500-2750 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
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD
Transmission
Not Officially Disclosed
6-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
Not Officially Disclosed
180 km/h
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
9.4 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
16.9 sec
Drive Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Normal, Eco, Gravel, Mud, Sand, Rock, Snow
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
4500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio
65.2 kW/tonne
73.7 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
231.9 Nm/tonne
231 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
P300
Triton Double Cab
Gearbox
Automatic
6-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
4x2
Front-engine, selectable four-wheel drive
LSD Available
Not Applicable
Active Limited Slip Differential (brake control)
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Super Select 4WD-II
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Rear differential lock
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
No
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
4.272
Number of Gears
9
6
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Torque converter
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Yes
Gear Shift Type
Automatic
Floor-mounted selector
Drivetrain
4x2
4WD
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Selectable electronically
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Yes
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Yes
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Rotary selector
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Applicable
No
Differential Type Front
Not Available
-
Differential Type Rear
Not Available
-
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
No
Gearbox Type
Automatic
6-Speed Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
2.566
Low Range
Not Applicable
Yes
Axle Layout
Two-wheel drive
4x4
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Yes
Transfer Case Guard
Not Available
-
Transmission Speeds
9
6
Spec
P300
Triton Double Cab
Claimed Mileage
13.5 km/l
11.9 km/l
City Mileage
11.0 km/l
9.5 km/l
Highway Mileage
15.8 km/l
13.7 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
78 l
75 l
Emission Standard
Not Applicable
Euro 5
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
17 litres l
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
No
Real-world Mileage
13.5 km/l
11.9 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
78
75
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
893
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
923 km
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
83 km
Spec
P300
Triton Double Cab
Airbags
Dual front, front side and curtain airbags
7
ABS
Not Available
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Not Available
Yes
Traction Control
Not Available
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Yes
Hill Start Assist
Not Available
Yes
Child Safety Lock
Not Available
Yes
ISOFIX Mounts
Not Available
Yes
Brake Assist
Not Available
Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Not Available
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Yes
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Not Available
Yes
Front Parking Sensors
Not Available
Yes
AEB
Not Available
Yes
BA
Not Available
Yes
Brake Override System
Not Available
Yes
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Yes
Driver Airbag
Not Available
Yes
EBD
Not Available
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Yes
Hill Hold
Not Available
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Not Available
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Yes
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Available
Yes
Seatbelt Reminder
Not Available
Yes
Side Airbags
Standard
Yes
Stability Control
Not Available
Yes
TCS
Not Available
Yes
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Yes
ABS EBD
Not Available
Yes
Spec
P300
Triton Double Cab
Cruise Control
Not Available
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Yes
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
No
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
No
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Available
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Yes
Parking Sensors
Not Available
Yes
Rear View Camera
Not Available
Yes
360 Degree Camera
Not Available
Yes
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Available
Yes
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
No
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
No
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
Yes
Auto Wipers
Not Available
Yes
EV Mode
Not Available
-
Rear Parking Sensors
Not Available
Yes
Reverse Camera
Not Available
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Yes
Park Assist
Not Available
No
Around View Monitor
Not Available
Yes
Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
Yes
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Yes
Spec
P300
Triton Double Cab
Seat Material
Not Applicable
Leather
Heated Seats
Not Applicable
No
Ventilated Seats
Not Applicable
No
Ambient Lighting
Not Applicable
No
Front Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
-
Rear Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
-
Steering Wheel Material
Not Applicable
Leather
Instrument Cluster Type
7-inch
-
Interior Colour Options
3
-
60 40 Split Seat
Not Applicable
Yes
Driver Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
Power adjustable
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
Manual adjustable
Interior Courtesy Lamps
Cabin trim, seating material, screen layout and driver-assistance equipment vary by derivative. Compare the chosen P300 grade before assuming a feature is included.
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Interior Colours
3
-
Seat Trim
Not Applicable
Leather-appointed
Spec
P300
Triton Double Cab
Infotainment System
SYNC
Smartphone-link Display Audio with navigation
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Yes
Android Auto
Standard
Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Yes
Number of Speakers
Not Available
6
Digital Instrument Cluster
7-inch
7-inch colour LCD
USB Ports
Not Available
Front and rear
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Standard
Yes
Wireless Android Auto
Standard
Yes
Infotainment Screen Size
12.3
9-inch
Infotainment Display
12.3
-
Infotainment Screen
12.3
9-inch
Multi Information Display
7-inch
-
Connected Services
Standard
-
Smartphone Connectivity
Standard
-
Touchscreen
12.3
9-inch
Spec
P300
Triton Double Cab
LED Headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
Not Available
Yes
Fog Lamps
Not Available
Yes
Roof Rails
Not Available
No
Exterior Colour Options
3
White Solid, White Diamond, Blade Silver Metallic, Graphite Grey Metallic, Impulse Blue Metallic, Yamabuki Orange Metallic
Body Type
Pickup
-
Exterior Colour Options
3
-
Headlights
Not Available
Yes
Load Bed Liner
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
-
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
No
Active Exhaust
Not Available
-
Spec
P300
Triton Double Cab
Approach Angle
Not Available
30.4 deg
Departure Angle
Not Available
22.8 deg
Wading Depth
Not Available
600 mm
Terrain Modes
Not Available
Normal, Eco, Gravel, Mud, Sand, Rock, Snow
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Rear differential lock
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Super Select 4WD-II
Breakover Angle
Not Available
23.4 deg
Energy Recovery Display
Not Available
-
Front Skid Plate Guard
Not Available
-
Ground Clearance Max
224 mm
-
Ground Clearance Min
224 mm
-
Off Road Descent Control
Not Available
-
Off Road Traction Assist
Not Available
-
Crawl Control
Not Available
-
Rear Skid Plate Guard
Not Available
-
Skid Plates Fuel Tank
Not Available
-
Skid Plates Transfer Case
Not Available
-
Terrain Mode Mud
Not Available
-
Terrain Mode Normal
Not Available
-
Terrain Mode Rock
Not Available
-
Terrain Mode Sand
Not Available
-
Terrain Mode Snow
Not Available
-
Terrain Response System
Not Available
-
Underbody Camera
Not Available
-
Spec
P300
Triton Double Cab
Tyre Size
Not Available
265/60 R18
Front Brake Type
Not Available
Ventilated disc
Rear Brake Type
Not Available
Drum
Spare Wheel Type
Not Available
Full-size
Wheel Rim Size
Not Available
18-inch metallic black alloy
Handbrake Type
Not Applicable
Manual lever
Spec
P300
Triton Double Cab
Service Interval
10000
-
Approx Service Cost
Included in Service Plan
-
Battery Warranty
8 Years / 160,000 km
-
Maintenance Plan
5 Years / 75,000 km
-
Engine Oil Change Interval
10,000 km
-
First Service At
5000
-
Service Plan Duration
5 Years / 75,000 km
5 years / 90,000 km; 10,000 km intervals
Service Plan Distance
5 Years / 75,000 km
5 years / 90,000 km; 10,000 km intervals
Anti-Rust Treatment
Yes
-
Alternator
110A
-
Service Plan
5 Years / 75,000 km
5 years / 90,000 km; 10,000 km intervals
Service Intervals
10000
-
Spec
P300
Triton Double Cab
Warranty Years
5 Years / 100,000 km
5 years / unlimited km
Warranty Kilometers
5 Years / 100,000 km
5 years / unlimited km
Roadside Assistance
Yes
-
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
6 Years
-
Basic Warranty
5 Years / 100,000 km
5 years / unlimited km
Roadside Assistance
Yes
-
Warranty
5 Years / 100,000 km
5 years / unlimited km
Warranty Roadside Assistance
Yes
-
Spec
P300
Triton Double Cab
CO2 Emissions
Not Applicable
220 g/km
Hybrid System Type
Not Available
-
Fuel Octane Requirement
Diesel
-
Spec
P300
Triton Double Cab
Ownership Role
Top
New vehicle sold through Mitsubishi Motors South Africa
Price Zar
599900 ZAR
959990 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current listed price
Official South African recommended retail price
Starting Price
599900
959990
Starting Price Zar
599900
959990
Source-backed Catalogue Index
A transparent specification index shown only when every vehicle clears the minimum comparable-data threshold.
Weighted / 100
Catalogue-index readout
Triton Double Cab leads by 8 points
Triton Double Cab has a modest catalogue-index lead, while P300 remains close.
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Catalogue-index leader
Triton Double Cab
Performance
75/100
Efficiency
47/100
Safety
95/100
Practicality
90/100
P300
Performance
71/100
Efficiency
57/100
Practicality
82/100
Ownership
65/100
How to Read This Comparison
🏆Mitsubishi Triton Double Cab
leads the catalogue index with 78 pts
vs 70 pts for P300
In Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index, Triton Double Cab leads. However, P300 may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
Other Comparisons Worth Checking
See how similar cars go head-to-head — you might find a better fit than you expected.
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 P300 and Triton Double 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: P300 71 vs Triton Double Cab 75.
Efficiency index: P300 57 vs Triton Double Cab 47.
Safety-equipment index: P300 not separately scored vs Triton Double Cab 95.
Practicality index: P300 82 vs Triton Double Cab 90.
Ownership-cover index: P300 65 vs Triton Double 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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