GWM P300 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.

GWM P300 in South Africa

GWM P300

2.4T LT 2WD 9AT Diesel Current
ZAR 599,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 135 kW 🔧 480 Nm ⛽ 13.5 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

GWM P300 vs Mitsubishi Triton Single Cab: the short answer

P300 holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Triton Single Cab.

P300 starts ZAR 85,040 cheaper P300 from ZAR 414,950 · Triton Single Cab from ZAR 499,990

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification P300 Triton Single Cab
Maximum Power P300135 kW Triton Single Cab81 kW @ 4000 rpm
Maximum Torque P300480 Nm Triton Single Cab200 Nm @ 1000-3750 rpm
Engine Size P3002400 cc Triton Single Cab2442 cc
Combined Fuel Economy P30013.5 km/l Triton Single Cab12.5 km/l
Ground Clearance P300224 mm Triton Single Cab200 mm

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

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

Specification evidence leader

P300

Strengths
  • More powerful engine output
  • Better fuel efficiency
  • Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
  • No obvious weak spots to flag.
Best suited to: Published Performance Published Efficiency Published Practicality

Triton Single Cab

Strengths
  • Nothing stands out clearly here.
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
  • Lower fuel efficiency
  • Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to: General Use

Which One's Right for You?

P300

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
  • Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures

Triton Single Cab

  • Buyers who prefer this derivative's confirmed specification mix

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec P300 Triton Single 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.
Facelift Launched Since Original current-generation version Current specification
Facelift Version Ending Current Current
Body Style Double-cab pickup Single-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 -
Model Year 2026 2026
Production Status published active
Segment Pickup One-ton single-cab pickup
Tare Mass Kg 2070 kg -
Vehicle Type Pickup Light commercial vehicle
Spec P300 Triton Single Cab
Length 5416 mm 5320 mm
Width 1934 mm 1865 mm
Height 1886 mm 1700 mm
Wheelbase 3230 mm 3130 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 224 mm 200 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 78 l 75 l
Kerb Weight 2070 kg 1625 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 3120 kg 2570 kg
Payload Capacity 1050 kg 945 kg
Towing Capacity 3000 kg 0 kg
Seating Capacity 5 seats 2 seats
Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) - 185 mm
Boot/Cargo Space - 1904 l
Number of Rows - 1 rows
Minimum Turning Radius - 6.35 m
Front Headroom - 1007 mm
Rear Headroom - Not Applicable
Front Legroom - 1059 mm
Rear Legroom - Not Applicable

In depth: how these cars differ

This P300 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: P300 71 vs Triton Single Cab 34.

Efficiency index: P300 57 vs Triton Single Cab 49.

Safety-equipment index: P300 not separately scored vs Triton Single Cab 32.

Practicality index: P300 82 vs Triton Single Cab 72.

Ownership-cover index: P300 65 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

P300 leads by 24 points

P300 holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Triton Single Cab.

Evidence leader 70 /100
Lead 24 points
Data 63% source coverage
70
#1 Evidence leader

P300

63% source coverage 2 strong categories
Best at Practicality 82 Check Efficiency 57
Performance 71
Efficiency 57
Practicality 82
Ownership 65
Leads by 24 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 P300 +37 Efficiency P300 +8 Practicality P300 +10

Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

P300

Performance 71/100
Efficiency 57/100
Practicality 82/100
Ownership 65/100

Triton Single Cab

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

What the evidence means

Evidence index GWM P300 leads the specification evidence index with 70 pts vs 46 pts for Triton Single Cab

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, P300 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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P300 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.