Rolls-Royce Phantom Extended vs Mitsubishi Triton Double 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.

Rolls-Royce Phantom Extended in South Africa

Rolls-Royce Phantom Extended

Phantom Extended Series II Petrol 8-Speed Automatic Current
Price on request
⚡ 420 kW 🔧 900 Nm ⛽ 6.21 km/l
VS
Mitsubishi Triton Double Cab in South Africa

Mitsubishi Triton Double Cab

2.4L Bi-Turbo A/T Diesel 6-Speed Automatic Current
ZAR 959,990 ex-showroom
⚡ 150 kW 🔧 470 Nm ⛽ 11.9 km/l
+ Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

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

Exact selected derivatives
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

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.

Rolls-Royce Phantom Extended

Phantom Extended Series II

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 Double Cab

2.4L Bi-Turbo A/T

Hagalu editorial rating
4.3/5

Desk research · Exact variant

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)

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 Efficiency Published 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

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

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.

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

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.

Evidence leader 78 /100
Lead 3 points
Data 83% source coverage
78
#1 Evidence leader

Triton Double Cab

83% source coverage 3 strong categories
Best at Safety 95 Check Efficiency 47
Performance 75
Efficiency 47
Safety 95
Practicality 90
Leads by 3 points
75
#2

Phantom Extended

79% source coverage 2 strong categories
Best at Performance 96 Check Efficiency 29
Performance 96
Efficiency 29
Safety 95
Practicality 67
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance Phantom Extended +21 Efficiency Triton Double Cab +18 Safety Level Practicality Triton Double Cab +23

Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.

Why this score View 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 index Mitsubishi 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.

Phantom Extended vs Triton Double 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.