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Rolls-Royce Phantom Extended vs Mitsubishi Triton Double Cab: the short answer
Phantom Extended and Triton Double Cab are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Five key differences
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Specification
Phantom Extended
Triton Double Cab
Maximum Power
Phantom Extended420 kW @ 5000 rpm
Triton Double Cab150 kW @ 3500 rpm
Maximum Torque
Phantom Extended900 Nm @ 1700 rpm
Triton Double Cab470 Nm @ 1500-2750 rpm
Engine Size
Phantom Extended6749 cc
Triton Double Cab2442 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Phantom Extended6.21 km/l
Triton Double Cab11.9 km/l
Ground Clearance
Phantom Extended136 mm
Triton Double Cab228 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Independent editorial assessment
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Rolls-Royce Phantom Extended
Phantom Extended Series II
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What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Phantom Extended
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Performance
Specification evidence leader
Triton Double Cab
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Best suited to:Published EfficiencyPublished Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
Phantom Extended
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Triton Double Cab
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
Phantom Extended
Triton Double Cab
Generation
Eighth-generation Phantom Extended in long-wheelbase Series II form
Sixth-generation Triton
Facelift History
The eighth-generation Phantom Extended was presented globally in 2017 and received its light-touch Series II evolution in 2022; its exact South African introduction year remains unverified
Next-Gen Triton launched in South Africa in November 2024; Bi-Turbo added in 2026.
Facelift Launched Since
2022
Current specification
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
Extended-wheelbase four-door luxury saloon
Double-cab pickup
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
active
Segment
Extended-wheelbase full-size super-luxury saloon
One-ton double-cab pickup
Vehicle Type
Internal-combustion passenger car
Light commercial vehicle
Model Introduced Year
-
2024
Spec
Phantom Extended
Triton Double Cab
Length
5982 mm
5360 mm
Width
2018 mm
1930 mm
Height
1656 mm
1815 mm
Wheelbase
3772 mm
3130 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
136 mm
228 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
136 mm
195 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
90 l
75 l
Boot/Cargo Space
530 l
1262 l
Kerb Weight
2610 kg
2035 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
3295 kg
3020 kg
Payload Capacity
685 kg
985 kg
Towing Capacity
0 kg
3500 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
2 rows
Doors
4 doors
4 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
6.9 m
6.35 m
Front Headroom
1046.48 mm
1000 mm
Rear Headroom
977.9 mm
972 mm
Front Legroom
1041.4 mm
1059 mm
Rear Legroom
1348.74 mm
857 mm
Spec
Phantom Extended
Triton Double Cab
Engine
6.75-litre twin-turbocharged V12 petrol
2.4-litre Twin Turbocharged Diesel
Engine Code
N74B68A
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
Twin Turbocharged
Twin Turbocharged
Fuel System
Direct Injection
Common Rail Direct Injection
Compression Ratio
10.0:1
15.2:1
Bore
89 mm
86 mm
Stroke
90.4 mm
105.1 mm
Maximum Power
420 kW @ 5000 rpm
150 kW @ 3500 rpm
Maximum Torque
900 Nm @ 1700 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
5.4 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
160.9 kW/tonne
73.7 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
344.8 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 Extended
Triton Double Cab
Gearbox
8-speed ZF automatic
6-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine, rear-wheel drive with all-wheel steering
Front-engine, selectable four-wheel drive
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Super Select 4WD-II
Differential Lock
No lockable differential
Rear differential lock
Paddle Shifters
No
No
Final Drive Ratio
2.81:1
4.272
Number of Gears
8
6
Transmission Type
8-speed ZF automatic
Automatic
Clutch Type
Torque converter
Torque converter
Gear Shift Type
Satellite Aided automatic gear selection
Floor-mounted selector
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
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 ZF automatic
6-Speed Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
2.566
Low Range
Not Applicable
Yes
Axle Layout
Rear-wheel-drive power delivery with active rear-axle steering
4x4
Rear Differential Lock
No lockable differential
Yes
Transmission Speeds
8
6
LSD Available
-
Active Limited Slip Differential (brake control)
Gear Shift Indicator
-
Yes
Spec
Phantom Extended
Triton Double Cab
Claimed Mileage
6.21 km/l
11.9 km/l
City Mileage
5.10 km/l
9.5 km/l
Highway Mileage
8.08 km/l
13.7 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
90 l
75 l
Emission Standard
Euro 6e (B6e)
Euro 5
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
17 litres l
Auto Start Stop
Automatic start/stop: No
No
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
90
75
Combined Driving Range
559-577 km (calculated from 90 L and 15.6-16.1 l/100 km WLTP)
893
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
6.21 km/l
11.9 km/l
Range Real World Highway
-
923 km
Range Real World Mixed
-
83 km
Spec
Phantom Extended
Triton Double Cab
Airbags
8
7
ABS
Four-channel Anti-lock Braking System
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Dynamic Stability Control
Yes
Traction Control
Dynamic Traction Control
Yes
Hill Descent Control
No
Yes
Hill Start Assist
Hill Start Assist
Yes
Child Safety Lock
Rear child-safety locks
Yes
ISOFIX Mounts
ISOFIX child-seat mounts
Yes
Brake Assist
Dynamic Brake Control
Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Low tyre-pressure warning
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Engine immobiliser
Yes
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Front driver and passenger seatbelt warning sensors
Yes
Front Parking Sensors
Park Distance Control, front and rear
Yes
AEB
Collision Warning with Brake Function; pedestrian/bike warning with brake function
Yes
BA
Dynamic Brake Control
Yes
Curtain Airbags
Front Head Protection System
Yes
Driver Airbag
Driver airbag
Yes
EBD
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Engine immobiliser
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Front-passenger airbag
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Front and rear three-point pretensioning seatbelts; front force limiters
Yes
Seatbelt Reminder
Front driver and passenger seatbelt warning sensors
Yes
Side Airbags
Front side-impact airbags
Yes
Stability Control
Dynamic Stability Control
Yes
TCS
Dynamic Traction Control
Yes
Knee Airbag
Active front knee protection
Yes
ABS EBD
Four-channel Anti-lock Braking System
Yes
Brake Override System
-
Yes
Hill Hold
Hill Start Assist
Yes
Spec
Phantom Extended
Triton Double Cab
Cruise Control
Dynamic Cruise Control; Active Cruise Control available on the exact current Phantom family
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Active Cruise Control
Yes
Lane Keep Assist
Lane Departure Warning with Active Return
No
Lane Departure Warning
Lane Departure Warning with Active Return
No
Blind Spot Monitoring
Lane Change Warning with Blind Spot Detection
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Parking Sensors
Park Distance Control, front and rear
Yes
Rear View Camera
Rear View Camera
Yes
360 Degree Camera
Surround View Camera with 3D view
Yes
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Collision Warning with Brake Function; pedestrian/bike warning with brake function
Yes
Driver Fatigue Alert
Alertness Assistant
No
Traffic Sign Recognition
Speed Limit Information
No
Auto Highbeam
High-Beam Assistance
Yes
Auto Wipers
Rain-sensing variable-speed windshield wipers
Yes
Rear Parking Sensors
Park Distance Control, front and rear
Yes
Reverse Camera
Rear View Camera
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Active Cruise Control
Yes
Park Assist
Park Assist and Reversing Assistant
No
Around View Monitor
Surround View Camera with 3D view
Yes
Blind Spot Warning
Lane Change Warning with Blind Spot Detection
Yes
Forward Collision Warning
Collision Warning with Brake Function
Yes
Spec
Phantom Extended
Triton Double Cab
Seat Material
A-grade leather hides with Bespoke alternatives
Leather
Heated Seats
Front and rear
No
Ventilated Seats
Front ventilated seats fitted to the referenced exact 2026 vehicle
No
Ambient Lighting
Yes
No
Steering Wheel Material
Heated full-leather multifunction steering wheel
Leather
60 40 Split Seat
No
Yes
Driver Seat Adjustment
Heated, electronically adjustable front seat with memory
Power adjustable
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Heated, electronically adjustable front seat with memory
Manual adjustable
Seat Trim
Leather seat trim fitted to the referenced exact 2026 vehicle; Bespoke alternatives available
Leather-appointed
Spec
Phantom Extended
Triton Double Cab
Climate Control
Automatic four-zone climate control
Dual-zone automatic
Power Windows
Front and rear power windows with one-touch up/down
Front and rear
Keyless Entry
Comfort Access keyless entry
Yes
Push Button Start
Push Button Start
Yes
Wireless Charging
Wireless smartphone charging
Yes
Sunroof
No
No
Electric Tailgate
Power open/close luggage compartment
No
Rain Sensing Wipers
Rain-sensing variable-speed windshield wipers
Yes
AC Type
Automatic four-zone climate control
Dual-zone automatic
Spec
Phantom Extended
Triton Double Cab
Infotainment System
SPIRIT infotainment operated by touch, controller and voice commands
Smartphone-link Display Audio with navigation
Apple CarPlay
Apple CarPlay compatibility
Yes
Android Auto
Android Auto compatibility
Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity
Bluetooth wireless technology
Yes
Number of Speakers
16
6
Digital Instrument Cluster
12.3-inch colour TFT display with LED backlighting
7-inch colour LCD
USB Ports
USB Type-C ports
Front and rear
Infotainment Screen
10.25-inch Central Information Display with touchscreen, concealed behind retractable veneer when not in use
9-inch
Touchscreen
10.25-inch Central Information Display with touchscreen, concealed behind retractable veneer when not in use
9-inch
Spec
Phantom Extended
Triton Double Cab
LED Headlamps
Rolls-Royce LED headlights
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
Daytime-running lights
Yes
Fog Lamps
Front fog lamps
Yes
Roof Rails
No; vehicle not approved for roof loads
No
Exterior Colour Options
Bespoke exterior paint commissions, including client-created colours
White Solid, White Diamond, Blade Silver Metallic, Graphite Grey Metallic, Impulse Blue Metallic, Yamabuki Orange Metallic
Headlights
Rolls-Royce LED headlights
Yes
Panoramic Sunroof
No
No
Spec
Phantom Extended
Triton Double Cab
Wading Depth
Not Applicable
600 mm
Terrain Modes
Not Applicable
Normal, Eco, Gravel, Mud, Sand, Rock, Snow
Locking Differential
No lockable differential
Rear differential lock
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Super Select 4WD-II
Approach Angle
-
30.4 deg
Departure Angle
-
22.8 deg
Breakover Angle
-
23.4 deg
Spec
Phantom Extended
Triton Double Cab
Tyre Size
255/50 R21 109H M+S all-round; 255/45 R22 107Y front and 285/40 R22 110Y rear; 255/50 R21 109Y front and 285/45 R21 113Y rear
265/60 R18
Front Brake Type
Power-assisted ventilated disc brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear Brake Type
Power-assisted ventilated disc brakes
Drum
Spare Wheel Type
No spare wheel
Full-size
Wheel Rim Size
21- and 22-inch approved fitments
18-inch metallic black alloy
Handbrake Type
Electromechanical parking brake acting on rear discs
Manual lever
Spec
Phantom Extended
Triton Double Cab
Front Suspension
Double-wishbone front axle with self-levelling air suspension
Double wishbone with coil spring
Rear Suspension
Five-link rear axle with self-levelling air suspension
Elliptic leaf spring
Spec
Phantom Extended
Triton Double Cab
CO2 Emissions
364 g/km
220 g/km
Fuel Octane Requirement
95 RON; minimum 91 RON
-
Spec
Phantom Extended
Triton Double Cab
Service Plan
4 years / unlimited km
5 years / 90,000 km; 10,000 km intervals
Spec
Phantom Extended
Triton Double Cab
Ownership Role
Chauffeur-focused flagship with the rear suite as the centre of ownership
New vehicle sold through Mitsubishi Motors South Africa
Pricing Role
Price on application
Official South African recommended retail price
Price Zar
-
959990 ZAR
Starting Price
-
959990
Starting Price Zar
-
959990
Spec
Phantom Extended
Triton Double Cab
Warranty
4 years; regional conditions apply
5 years / unlimited km
In depth: how these cars differ
This Phantom Extended 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 Extended 96 vs Triton Double Cab 75.
Efficiency index: Phantom Extended 29 vs Triton Double Cab 47.
Safety-equipment index: Phantom Extended 95 vs Triton Double Cab 95.
Practicality index: Phantom Extended 67 vs Triton Double Cab 90.
Ownership-cover index: Phantom Extended 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 3 points
Phantom Extended and Triton Double Cab are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
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 Extended
Performance
96/100
Efficiency
29/100
Safety
95/100
Practicality
67/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexMitsubishi Triton Double Cab
leads the specification evidence index with 78 pts
vs 75 pts for Phantom Extended
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Triton Double Cab leads. However, Phantom Extended may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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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.
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