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Rolls-Royce Phantom Coupé vs Mitsubishi Triton Double Cab: the short answer
Triton Double Cab has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Phantom Coupé remains close.
Five key differences
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Specification
Phantom Coupé
Triton Double Cab
Maximum Power
Phantom Coupé338 kW @ 5350 rpm
Triton Double Cab150 kW @ 3500 rpm
Maximum Torque
Phantom Coupé720 Nm @ 3500 rpm
Triton Double Cab470 Nm @ 1500-2750 rpm
Engine Size
Phantom Coupé6749 cc
Triton Double Cab2442 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Phantom Coupé6.76 km/l
Triton Double Cab11.9 km/l
Ground Clearance
Phantom Coupé132 mm
Triton Double Cab228 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
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Rolls-Royce Phantom Coupé
6.7 V12
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What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Phantom Coupé
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Fewer listed safety features
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Performance
Specification evidence leader
Triton Double Cab
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger listed safety equipment
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Best suited to:Published EfficiencyPublished Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
Phantom Coupé
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Triton Double Cab
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
Phantom Coupé
Triton Double Cab
Generation
Phantom VII two-door Coupé; the archived profile uses the exact Series II World specification listed for South Africa in 2016.
Sixth-generation Triton
Facelift History
Phantom Series II was introduced in 2012; Phantom Coupé production ended in 2016.
Next-Gen Triton launched in South Africa in November 2024; Bi-Turbo added in 2026.
Facelift Launched Since
2012
Current specification
Facelift Version Ending
2016
Current
Body Style
Coupe
Double-cab pickup
Model Year
2016
2026
Production Status
discontinued
active
Segment
Ultra-luxury grand tourer
One-ton double-cab pickup
Vehicle Type
Passenger car
Light commercial vehicle
Model Introduced Year
Not confirmed
2024
Spec
Phantom Coupé
Triton Double Cab
Length
5612 mm
5360 mm
Width
1987 mm
1930 mm
Height
1598 mm
1815 mm
Wheelbase
3320 mm
3130 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
132 mm
228 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
132 mm
195 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
100 l
75 l
Boot/Cargo Space
395 l
1262 l
Kerb Weight
2580 kg
2035 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
3050 kg
3020 kg
Payload Capacity
470 kg
985 kg
Towing Capacity
0 kg
3500 kg
Seating Capacity
4 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
2 rows
Doors
2 doors
4 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
6.55 m
6.35 m
Front Headroom
1021 mm
1000 mm
Rear Headroom
943 mm
972 mm
Front Legroom
1040 mm
1059 mm
Rear Legroom
936 mm
857 mm
Spec
Phantom Coupé
Triton Double Cab
Engine
6.749-litre V12
2.4-litre Twin Turbocharged Diesel
Engine Code
N73B68A
4N16
Fuel Type
Petrol
Diesel
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
6749 cc
2442 cc
Cylinders
12
4
Cylinder Layout
V
Inline
Valves
48
16
Valves per Cylinder
4
4
Aspiration
Naturally Aspirated
Twin Turbocharged
Fuel System
Direct Injection
Common Rail Direct Injection
Compression Ratio
11.0:1
15.2:1
Bore
92 mm
86 mm
Stroke
84.6 mm
105.1 mm
Maximum Power
338 kW @ 5350 rpm
150 kW @ 3500 rpm
Maximum Torque
720 Nm @ 3500 rpm
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
RWD
4WD
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
6-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
250 km/h
180 km/h
0-100 km/h
5.8 sec
9.4 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
16.9 sec
Drive Modes
Low
Normal, Eco, Gravel, Mud, Sand, Rock, Snow
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
4500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio
131 kW/tonne
73.7 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
279.1 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
Phantom Coupé
Triton Double Cab
Gearbox
8-speed automatic / 8HP70
6-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine, rear-wheel drive
Front-engine, selectable four-wheel drive
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Super Select 4WD-II
Paddle Shifters
No
No
Final Drive Ratio
3.154
4.272
Number of Gears
8
6
Transmission Type
8-speed automatic / 8HP70
Automatic
Clutch Type
Torque converter
Torque converter
Gear Shift Type
Steering-column automatic selector; no manual mode
Floor-mounted selector
Drivetrain
RWD
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
No
No
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
No
Gearbox Type
8-speed automatic / 8HP70
6-Speed Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
2.566
Low Range
Not Applicable
Yes
Axle Layout
Two axles
4x4
Transmission Speeds
8
6
LSD Available
Not confirmed
Active Limited Slip Differential (brake control)
Differential Lock
Not confirmed
Rear differential lock
Gear Shift Indicator
Not confirmed
Yes
Rear Differential Lock
Not confirmed
Yes
Spec
Phantom Coupé
Triton Double Cab
Claimed Mileage
6.76 km/l
11.9 km/l
City Mileage
4.39 km/l
9.5 km/l
Highway Mileage
9.80 km/l
13.7 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
100 l
75 l
Emission Standard
EU5
Euro 5
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
17 litres l
Auto Start Stop
No automatic engine stop/start
No
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
100
75
Combined Driving Range
675.68 km (calculated theoretical)
893
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
6.76 km/l
11.9 km/l
Range Real World Highway
Not confirmed
923 km
Range Real World Mixed
Not confirmed
83 km
Spec
Phantom Coupé
Triton Double Cab
Airbags
6
7
ABS
Standard
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
ESP
Yes
Traction Control
Standard
Yes
Child Safety Lock
Not Applicable
Yes
ISOFIX Mounts
ISOFIX child-seat preparation
Yes
Brake Assist
Emergency braking assist
Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Engine immobiliser
Yes
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Front seat-belt warning sensor
Yes
Front Parking Sensors
Standard
Yes
BA
Emergency braking assist
Yes
Curtain Airbags
Front head airbags
Yes
Driver Airbag
Dual-stage SRS
Yes
EBD
Standard
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Dual-stage SRS
Yes
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Front and rear
Yes
Seatbelt Reminder
Front seat-belt warning sensor
Yes
Side Airbags
Dual front seat-mounted side airbags
Yes
Stability Control
ESP
Yes
TCS
Standard
Yes
ABS EBD
Standard
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Not confirmed
Yes
Hill Start Assist
Not confirmed
Yes
AEB
Not confirmed
Yes
Brake Override System
Not confirmed
Yes
Hill Hold
Not confirmed
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not confirmed
Yes
Knee Airbag
Not confirmed
Yes
Spec
Phantom Coupé
Triton Double Cab
Cruise Control
Standard
Yes
Parking Sensors
Front and rear
Yes
Rear View Camera
Rear-view camera
Yes
360 Degree Camera
Front, side, rear and top-view camera system
Yes
Auto Wipers
Rain-sensing automatic wipers
Yes
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Yes
Reverse Camera
Rear-view camera
Yes
Park Assist
Front/rear parking assistance with surround-view camera
No
Around View Monitor
Front, side, rear and top-view camera system
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not confirmed
Yes
Lane Keep Assist
Not confirmed
No
Lane Departure Warning
Not confirmed
No
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not confirmed
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not confirmed
Yes
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not confirmed
Yes
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not confirmed
No
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not confirmed
No
Auto Highbeam
Not confirmed
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not confirmed
Yes
Blind Spot Warning
Not confirmed
Yes
Forward Collision Warning
Not confirmed
Yes
Spec
Phantom Coupé
Triton Double Cab
Seat Material
Natural-grain leather
Leather
Heated Seats
Front and rear
No
Ambient Lighting
1,600-fibre Starlight Headliner
No
Steering Wheel Material
Leather
Leather
Driver Seat Adjustment
10-way electric with lumbar adjustment and two-position memory
Power adjustable
Passenger Seat Adjustment
10-way electric with lumbar adjustment and two-position memory
Manual adjustable
Seat Trim
Hand-stitched full-grain leather
Leather-appointed
Ventilated Seats
Not confirmed
No
60 40 Split Seat
Not confirmed
Yes
Spec
Phantom Coupé
Triton Double Cab
Climate Control
Dual-zone front climate control with rear ventilation ducts
Dual-zone automatic
Power Windows
Four one-touch power windows
Front and rear
Keyless Entry
Hands-free entry
Yes
Push Button Start
Keyless ignition
Yes
Electric Tailgate
Power-closing boot lid
No
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Yes
AC Type
Dual-zone front climate control with rear ventilation ducts
Dual-zone automatic
Wireless Charging
Not confirmed
Yes
Sunroof
Not confirmed
No
Spec
Phantom Coupé
Triton Double Cab
Infotainment System
Navigation and infotainment system
Smartphone-link Display Audio with navigation
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Yes
Number of Speakers
15
6
Digital Instrument Cluster
Traditional analogue instrument dials
7-inch colour LCD
USB Ports
Standard
Front and rear
Infotainment Screen
8.8-inch Control Centre Display
9-inch
Apple CarPlay
Not confirmed
Yes
Android Auto
Not confirmed
Yes
Touchscreen
8.8-inch Control Centre Display
9-inch
Spec
Phantom Coupé
Triton Double Cab
LED Headlamps
Standard
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
Standard
Yes
Fog Lamps
Front fog/driving lights
Yes
Roof Rails
No; vehicle not approved for roof loads
No
Exterior Colour Options
44,000 factory hues plus further Bespoke colour creation
White Solid, White Diamond, Blade Silver Metallic, Graphite Grey Metallic, Impulse Blue Metallic, Yamabuki Orange Metallic
Headlights
Standard
Yes
Panoramic Sunroof
Not confirmed
No
Spec
Phantom Coupé
Triton Double Cab
Wading Depth
Not Applicable
600 mm
Terrain Modes
Not Applicable
Normal, Eco, Gravel, Mud, Sand, Rock, Snow
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Super Select 4WD-II
Approach Angle
Not confirmed
30.4 deg
Departure Angle
Not confirmed
22.8 deg
Locking Differential
Not confirmed
Rear differential lock
Breakover Angle
Not confirmed
23.4 deg
Spec
Phantom Coupé
Triton Double Cab
Tyre Size
Front 255/50 R21 106W; rear 285/45 R21 109W
265/60 R18
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc, 374 mm
Ventilated disc
Rear Brake Type
Ventilated disc, 370 mm
Drum
Spare Wheel Type
No spare wheel; run-flat tyres
Full-size
Wheel Rim Size
Front 8 x 21; rear 9.5 x 21
18-inch metallic black alloy
Handbrake Type
Electromechanical parking brake acting on the rear wheels
Manual lever
Spec
Phantom Coupé
Triton Double Cab
Front Suspension
Pneumatic suspension with dampers
Double wishbone with coil spring
Rear Suspension
Pneumatic suspension with dampers
Elliptic leaf spring
Spec
Phantom Coupé
Triton Double Cab
CO2 Emissions
347 g/km
220 g/km
Fuel Octane Requirement
Designed for 95 RON; minimum 91 RON
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Spec
Phantom Coupé
Triton Double Cab
Service Plan
4 years, unlimited kilometres
5 years / 90,000 km; 10,000 km intervals
Spec
Phantom Coupé
Triton Double Cab
Ownership Role
Historical South African new-car derivative listed at price on application in April 2016 and closed to new commissions in 2016; exact local introduction year remains unverified.
New vehicle sold through Mitsubishi Motors South Africa
Pricing Role
Historical price on application
Official South African recommended retail price
Price Zar
Not confirmed
959990 ZAR
Starting Price
Not confirmed
959990
Starting Price Zar
Not confirmed
959990
Spec
Phantom Coupé
Triton Double Cab
Warranty
4 years, unlimited kilometres
5 years / unlimited km
In depth: how these cars differ
This Phantom Coupé and Triton Double 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: Phantom Coupé 95 vs Triton Double Cab 75.
Efficiency index: Phantom Coupé 31 vs Triton Double Cab 47.
Safety-equipment index: Phantom Coupé 86 vs Triton Double Cab 95.
Practicality index: Phantom Coupé 54 vs Triton Double Cab 90.
Ownership-cover index: Phantom Coupé not separately scored 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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Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout
Triton Double Cab leads by 9 points
Triton Double Cab has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Phantom Coupé remains close.
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Triton Double Cab
Performance
75/100
Efficiency
47/100
Safety
95/100
Practicality
90/100
Phantom Coupé
Performance
95/100
Efficiency
31/100
Safety
86/100
Practicality
54/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexMitsubishi Triton Double Cab
leads the specification evidence index with 78 pts
vs 69 pts for Phantom Coupé
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Triton Double Cab leads. However, Phantom Coupé may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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