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Toyota RAV4 vs Mitsubishi Triton Double Cab: the short answer
RAV4 and Triton Double Cab are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
RAV4 starts ZAR 29,990 cheaperRAV4 from ZAR 610,000 · Triton Double Cab from ZAR 639,990
Five key differences
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Specification
RAV4
Triton Double Cab
Maximum Power
RAV4137 kW @ 6000 rpm
Triton Double Cab150 kW @ 3500 rpm
Maximum Torque
RAV4221 Nm
Triton Double Cab470 Nm @ 1500-2750 rpm
Engine Size
RAV42500 cc
Triton Double Cab2442 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
RAV421.3 km/l
Triton Double Cab11.9 km/l
Ground Clearance
RAV4186 mm
Triton Double Cab228 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
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Toyota RAV4
2.5 HEV GR-S CVT
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What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
RAV4
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Fewer listed safety features
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Efficiency
Specification evidence leader
Triton Double Cab
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Stronger listed safety equipment
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
RAV4
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Triton Double Cab
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
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
RAV4
Triton Double Cab
Model Introduced Year
2026
2024
Generation
All-new sixth-generation RAV4 introduced in South Africa in July 2026
Sixth-generation Triton
Facelift History
Full model change for 2026 with HEV, PHEV and GR-Sport derivatives
Next-Gen Triton launched in South Africa in November 2024; Bi-Turbo added in 2026.
Facelift Launched Since
Full model change for 2026 with HEV, PHEV and GR-Sport derivatives
Current specification
Facelift Version Ending
Current South African 2026 specification
Current
Body Style
SUV
Double-cab pickup
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
active
Segment
SUV
One-ton double-cab pickup
Tare Mass Kg
1725-1740 kg
-
Vehicle Type
SUV
Light commercial vehicle
Spec
RAV4
Triton Double Cab
Length
4645 mm
5360 mm
Width
1880 mm
1930 mm
Height
1680 mm
1815 mm
Wheelbase
2690 mm
3130 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
186 mm
228 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
125 mm
195 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 l
75 l
Boot/Cargo Space
732 l
1262 l
Kerb Weight
1560 kg
2035 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2230 kg
3020 kg
Payload Capacity
460 kg
985 kg
Towing Capacity
1000 kg
3500 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
2 rows
Doors
5 doors
4 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.6 m
6.35 m
Front Headroom
991 mm
1000 mm
Rear Headroom
947 mm
972 mm
Front Legroom
1031 mm
1059 mm
Rear Legroom
882 mm
857 mm
Spec
RAV4
Triton Double Cab
Front Track Width
1620 mm
-
Rear Track Width
1650 mm
-
Front Suspension
Tread (mm) 1620
Double wishbone with coil spring
Rear Suspension
Tread (mm) 1650
Elliptic leaf spring
Spec
RAV4
Triton Double Cab
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
-
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
-
Climate Control
Auto Dual zone
Dual-zone automatic
Power Windows
All All One Touch
Front and rear
Keyless Entry
Standard Smart Entry
Yes
Push Button Start
Push Start
Yes
Wireless Charging
Standard Front x1
Yes
Sunroof
Moon roof
No
Electric Tailgate
Standard Power
No
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Yes
AC Type
Auto Dual zone
Dual-zone automatic
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
-
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
-
Spec
RAV4
Triton Double Cab
Engine
2.5-litre Petrol Hybrid
2.4-litre Twin Turbocharged Diesel
Engine Code
Market-specific engine family
4N16
Fuel Type
Hybrid
Diesel
Hybrid System
Self Charging Hybrid
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
2500 cc
2442 cc
Cylinders
4
4
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Inline
Valves
16
16
Valves per Cylinder
4
4
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Twin Turbocharged
Fuel System
Petrol Hybrid
Common Rail Direct Injection
Compression Ratio
10.5:1
15.2:1
Bore
87.5 mm
86 mm
Stroke
103.48 mm
105.1 mm
Maximum Power
137 kW @ 6000 rpm
150 kW @ 3500 rpm
Maximum Torque
221 Nm
470 Nm @ 1500-2750 rpm
Combined Power
1 kW
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
1 Nm
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Permanent-magnet synchronous electric motor
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
1
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Integrated transmission electric motor
Not Applicable
Drive Type
FWD
4WD
Transmission
CVT
6-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
180 km/h
180 km/h
0-100 km/h
7.8 sec
9.4 sec
Quarter Mile
15.5 sec
16.9 sec
Drive Modes
Sport, Trail, Snow
Normal, Eco, Gravel, Mud, Sand, Rock, Snow
Launch Control
No
No
Rev Limiter
6500 rpm
4500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio
100 kW/tonne
73.7 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
220 Nm/tonne
231 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
1 kWh
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
64.8 kWh
Not Applicable
Battery Type
Lithium-ion
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
400 V
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
Yes
Not Applicable
Spec
RAV4
Triton Double Cab
Gearbox
CVT
6-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
AWD E-FOUR
Front-engine, selectable four-wheel drive
LSD Available
Standard Front + Rear,
Active Limited Slip Differential (brake control)
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Super Select 4WD-II
Differential Lock
Electronic AWD Control
Rear differential lock
Paddle Shifters
Standard
No
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
4.272
Number of Gears
Not Applicable
6
Transmission Type
CVT
Automatic
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Torque converter
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Applicable
Yes
Gear Shift Type
Automatic
Floor-mounted selector
Drivetrain
AWD E-FOUR
4WD
4WD Engagement
Permanent electric all-wheel drive
Selectable electronically
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Yes
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Yes
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Rotary selector
Automatic Shift Paddles
Standard
No
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
No
Gearbox Type
CVT
6-Speed Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
2.566
Low Range
Not Applicable
Yes
Axle Layout
AWD E-FOUR
4x4
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Yes
Transmission Speeds
Not Applicable
6
Spec
RAV4
Triton Double Cab
Claimed Mileage
21.3 km/l
11.9 km/l
City Mileage
17.2 km/l
9.5 km/l
Highway Mileage
24.8 km/l
13.7 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 l
75 l
Emission Standard
Euro 6
Euro 5
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
17 litres l
Auto Start Stop
Not Available
No
Real-world Mileage
21.3 km/l
11.9 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
55
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
RAV4
Triton Double Cab
Airbags
Driver Knee, Front Side, Rear Curtain, Front Curtain
7
ABS
Standard
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Yes
Traction Control
Standard
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Standard
Yes
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Yes
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Yes
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard 2
Yes
Brake Assist
Standard Standard Eco / Normal /
Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Yes
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Front + Rear
Yes
Front Parking Sensors
Intelligent Clearance Sonar
Yes
AEB
Standard
Yes
BA
Standard Standard Eco / Normal /
Yes
Brake Override System
Yes
Yes
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Yes
Driver Airbag
Standard
Yes
EBD
Standard
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Yes
Hill Hold
Standard
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Yes
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Yes
Yes
Seatbelt Reminder
Front + Rear
Yes
Side Airbags
Standard
Yes
Stability Control
Standard
Yes
TCS
Standard
Yes
Knee Airbag
Standard
Yes
ABS EBD
Standard
Yes
Spec
RAV4
Triton Double Cab
Cruise Control
Standard Adaptive, All Speed
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard Adaptive, All Speed
Yes
Lane Keep Assist
Standard Lane Trace Assist
No
Lane Departure Warning
Standard Lane Trace Assist
No
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard Safe Exit Assist
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Yes
Parking Sensors
Intelligent Clearance Sonar
Yes
Rear View Camera
Display Audio/ Panoramic View Monitor
Yes
360 Degree Camera
Display Audio/ Panoramic View Monitor
Yes
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Standard
Yes
Driver Fatigue Alert
Yes
No
Traffic Sign Recognition
Standard
No
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
Yes
Auto Wipers
Auto, Rainsensing
Yes
Rear Parking Sensors
Intelligent Clearance Sonar
Yes
Reverse Camera
Display Audio/ Panoramic View Monitor
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard Adaptive, All Speed
Yes
Park Assist
Not Available
No
Around View Monitor
Display Audio/ Panoramic View Monitor
Yes
Blind Spot Warning
Standard Safe Exit Assist
Yes
Forward Collision Warning
Standard
Yes
Spec
RAV4
Triton Double Cab
Seat Material
GR Sport Leather Sporty
Leather
Heated Seats
Standard Front
No
Ventilated Seats
Not Available
No
Ambient Lighting
Standard
No
Steering Wheel Material
3 Spoke Heated, GR-S Leather
Leather
60 40 Split Seat
Not Applicable
Yes
Driver Seat Adjustment
Driver & Passenger Power
Power adjustable
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Driver & Passenger Power
Manual adjustable
Seat Trim
GR Sport Leather Sporty
Leather-appointed
Spec
RAV4
Triton Double Cab
Infotainment System
JBL Display Audio, 12.9-inch
Smartphone-link Display Audio with navigation
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Yes
Android Auto
Standard
Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Yes
Number of Speakers
Standard 9 Standard Audio, Info Display, Voice
6
Digital Instrument Cluster
Standard 12.3-inch
7-inch colour LCD
USB Ports
Standard 5PCs
Front and rear
Infotainment Screen
12.9-inch
9-inch
Touchscreen
12.9-inch
9-inch
Spec
RAV4
Triton Double Cab
LED Headlamps
Standard
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
Standard
Yes
Fog Lamps
Standard LED
Yes
Roof Rails
Standard
No
Exterior Colour Options
Platinum White Pearl, Attitude Black, Smokey Blue, Urban Khaki, Fierce Red and selected bi-tone finishes
White Solid, White Diamond, Blade Silver Metallic, Graphite Grey Metallic, Impulse Blue Metallic, Yamabuki Orange Metallic
Headlights
Standard
Yes
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
No
Spec
RAV4
Triton Double Cab
Approach Angle
25 deg
30.4 deg
Departure Angle
23 deg
22.8 deg
Wading Depth
500 mm
600 mm
Terrain Modes
Normal; Eco; Sport; Off-road
Normal, Eco, Gravel, Mud, Sand, Rock, Snow
Locking Differential
Yes
Rear differential lock
4WD System Type
Permanent electric all-wheel drive
Super Select 4WD-II
Breakover Angle
20 deg
23.4 deg
Ground Clearance Max
186 mm
-
Ground Clearance Min
186 mm
-
Spec
RAV4
Triton Double Cab
Tyre Size
R:235-50R20 Alloy
265/60 R18
Front Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
Ventilated disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Drum
Spare Wheel Type
Space Saver 165-90D18 Steel F:235-50R20 Alloy-
Full-size
Wheel Rim Size
R:235-50R20 Alloy
18-inch metallic black alloy
Handbrake Type
Electric
Manual lever
Spec
RAV4
Triton Double Cab
Service Interval
12 months / 15 000 km
-
Battery Warranty
8 years 160 000 km
-
Service Plan
6 Services / 90 000 km
5 years / 90,000 km; 10,000 km intervals
Spec
RAV4
Triton Double Cab
CO2 Emissions
107 g/km
220 g/km
Spec
RAV4
Triton Double Cab
Ownership Role
Private and family
New vehicle sold through Mitsubishi Motors South Africa
Price Zar
941800 ZAR
959990 ZAR
Pricing Role
Flagship
Official South African recommended retail price
Starting Price
941800
959990
Starting Price Zar
941800
959990
Spec
RAV4
Triton Double Cab
Warranty
3 years / 100 000 km
5 years / unlimited km
In depth: how these cars differ
This RAV4 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: RAV4 56 vs Triton Double Cab 75.
Efficiency index: RAV4 84 vs Triton Double Cab 47.
Safety-equipment index: RAV4 94 vs Triton Double Cab 95.
Practicality index: RAV4 68 vs Triton Double Cab 90.
Ownership-cover index: RAV4 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
RAV4 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
RAV4
Performance
56/100
Efficiency
84/100
Safety
94/100
Practicality
68/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexMitsubishi Triton Double Cab
leads the specification evidence index with 78 pts
vs 75 pts for RAV4
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Triton Double Cab leads. However, RAV4 may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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