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Mahindra Scorpio-N vs Mitsubishi Triton Single Cab: the short answer
Scorpio-N has a large lead in Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index over Triton Single Cab.
Scorpio-N starts ZAR 9,991 cheaperScorpio-N from ZAR 489,999 · Triton Single Cab from ZAR 499,990
Five key differences
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Specification
Scorpio-N
Triton Single Cab
Maximum Power
Scorpio-N128.6 kW @ 3500 rpm
Triton Single Cab81 kW @ 4000 rpm
Maximum Torque
Scorpio-N400 Nm
Triton Single Cab200 Nm @ 1000-3750 rpm
Engine Size
Scorpio-N2184 cc
Triton Single Cab2442 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Scorpio-N14.5 km/l
Triton Single Cab12.5 km/l
Ground Clearance
Scorpio-N187 mm
Triton Single Cab200 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Independent editorial assessment
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Mahindra Scorpio-N
Z8L 4x4 AT Adventure
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What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Specification evidence leader
Scorpio-N
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger listed safety equipment
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
No obvious weak spots to flag.
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished EfficiencyPublished Practicality
Triton Single Cab
Strengths
Nothing stands out clearly here.
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower fuel efficiency
Fewer listed safety features
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:General Use
Which One's Right for You?
Scorpio-N
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
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
Triton Single Cab
Buyers who prefer this derivative's confirmed specification mix
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
Scorpio-N
Triton Single Cab
Model Introduced Year
Not Available
2024
Generation
Current local listing
Sixth-generation Triton
Facelift History
Not listed by current South African source page.
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
SUV
Single-cab pickup
Model Year
Current
2026
Production Status
Active
active
Segment
SUV
One-ton single-cab pickup
Tare Mass Kg
1825-2070 kg
-
Vehicle Type
SUV
Light commercial vehicle
Spec
Scorpio-N
Triton Single Cab
Length
4662 mm
5320 mm
Width
1918 mm
1865 mm
Height
1905 mm
1700 mm
Wheelbase
2750 mm
3130 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
187 mm
200 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
57 l
75 l
Boot/Cargo Space
460 l
1904 l
Seating Capacity
7 seats
2 seats
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
-
185 mm
Kerb Weight
-
1625 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
-
2570 kg
Payload Capacity
-
945 kg
Towing Capacity
-
0 kg
Number of Rows
-
1 rows
Doors
-
2 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
-
6.35 m
Front Headroom
-
1007 mm
Rear Headroom
-
Not Applicable
Front Legroom
-
1059 mm
Rear Legroom
-
Not Applicable
Spec
Scorpio-N
Triton Single Cab
Front Track Width
Not Applicable
-
Rear Track Width
Not Applicable
-
Front Suspension
Double wishbone front suspension
Double wishbone with coil spring
Rear Suspension
Penta Link rear suspension
Heavy-duty elliptic leaf spring
Spec
Scorpio-N
Triton Single Cab
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
-
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
-
Climate Control
Dual-zone fully automatic temperature control
Manual air conditioning
Power Windows
Driver anti-pinch power windows
No
Keyless Entry
Not Available
No
Push Button Start
Engine start stop button
No
Wireless Charging
Standard
No
Sunroof
Not Available
No
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
No
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
No
Boot Space Seats Folded
Not Applicable
-
Electric Mirror Folding
Power-fold ORVM
-
AC Type
Dual-zone fully automatic temperature control
Manual air conditioning
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
-
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
-
Spec
Scorpio-N
Triton Single Cab
Engine
2.2D mHawk CRDI
2.4-litre Intercooled Turbocharged Diesel
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
4N16
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
2184 cc
2442 cc
Cylinders
Not Officially Disclosed
4
Cylinder Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
Inline
Valves
Not Officially Disclosed
16
Valves per Cylinder
Not Officially Disclosed
4
Aspiration
Not Officially Disclosed
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Not Officially Disclosed
Common Rail Direct Injection
Compression Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
15.2:1
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
86 mm
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
105.1 mm
Maximum Power
128.6 kW @ 3500 rpm
81 kW @ 4000 rpm
Maximum Torque
400 Nm
200 Nm @ 1000-3750 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
4WD
RWD
Transmission
6-Speed Automatic
5-Speed Manual
Top Speed
Not Officially Disclosed
150 km/h
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
15.5 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
20.0 sec
Drive Modes
Zip, Zap, Zoom
No
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
4500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
49.8 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
123.1 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
Scorpio-N
Triton Single Cab
Gearbox
Automatic
5-Speed Manual
Drivetrain Layout
4x4
Front-engine, rear-wheel drive
LSD Available
Not Applicable
No
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Mechanical locking differential and brake locking differential
No
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
No
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
4.272
Number of Gears
6
5
Transmission Type
6-speed automatic
Manual
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Single dry plate
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Applicable
Yes
Gear Shift Type
Not Applicable
Floor-mounted selector
Drivetrain
4x4
RWD
4WD Engagement
Selectable shift-on-fly 4WD
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Selectable shift-on-fly 4WD
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Applicable
No
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
No
Gearbox Type
6-speed automatic
5-Speed Manual
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
4x2
4x2
Rear Differential Lock
Mechanical locking differential and brake locking differential
No
Transmission Speeds
6
5
Spec
Scorpio-N
Triton Single Cab
Claimed Mileage
14.5 km/l
12.5 km/l
City Mileage
11.8 km/l
10 km/l
Highway Mileage
17.0 km/l
14.4 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
57 l
75 l
Emission Standard
Not Applicable
Euro 5
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
No
Real-world Mileage
14.5 km/l
12.5 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
57
75
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
938
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
969 km
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
872 km
Spec
Scorpio-N
Triton Single Cab
Airbags
Front, side and curtain airbags
2
ABS
Standard
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Yes
Traction Control
Not Available
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Hill descent control
No
Hill Start Assist
Hill hold control
Yes
Child Safety Lock
Not Available
No
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
No
Brake Assist
Not Available
Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Not Available
No
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Yes
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Not Available
Yes
Front Parking Sensors
Standard
No
AEB
Not Available
No
BA
Not Available
Yes
Brake Override System
Not Available
Yes
Curtain Airbags
Standard
No
Driver Airbag
Standard
Yes
EBD
Standard
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Yes
Hill Hold
Hill hold control
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
No
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Available
Yes
Seatbelt Reminder
Not Available
Yes
Side Airbags
Standard
No
Stability Control
Standard
Yes
TCS
Not Available
Yes
Knee Airbag
Not Available
No
ABS EBD
Standard
Yes
Spec
Scorpio-N
Triton Single Cab
Cruise Control
Not Available
No
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
No
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
No
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
No
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Available
No
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
No
Parking Sensors
Front and rear parking sensors
No
Rear View Camera
Front and rear camera
No
360 Degree Camera
Not Available
No
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Available
No
Driver Fatigue Alert
Driver drowsiness detection
No
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
No
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
No
Auto Wipers
Not Available
No
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
No
Reverse Camera
Front and rear camera
No
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
No
Park Assist
Not Available
No
Around View Monitor
Not Available
No
Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
No
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
No
Spec
Scorpio-N
Triton Single Cab
Seat Material
Leatherette
Vinyl
Heated Seats
Not Applicable
No
Ventilated Seats
Not Applicable
No
Ambient Lighting
Not Applicable
No
Front Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
-
Rear Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
-
Rear AC Vents
Second row air conditioner
-
Steering Wheel Material
Leatherette wrapped steering and gear shift lever
Urethane
60 40 Split Seat
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Driver Seat Adjustment
6-way driver power seat
Manual adjustable
Passenger Seat Adjustment
6-way driver power seat
Manual adjustable
Seat Trim
Rich-coffee black leatherette
Commercial vinyl
Spec
Scorpio-N
Triton Single Cab
Infotainment System
8-inch touchscreen infotainment display
No factory audio head unit
Apple CarPlay
Wireless Apple CarPlay
No
Android Auto
Wireless Android Auto
No
Bluetooth Connectivity
Not Available
No
Number of Speakers
Sony 3D immersive audio with 12 speakers and dual-channel subwoofer
2
Digital Instrument Cluster
Not Applicable
Multi-information display
USB Ports
Not Available
No
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Wireless Apple CarPlay
No
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Audio and cruise controls
-
Audio Controls On Steering
Audio and cruise controls
-
Audio System
Sony 3D immersive audio
-
Infotainment Screen
8-inch touchscreen infotainment display
Not Applicable
Touchscreen
8-inch touchscreen infotainment display
Not Applicable
Spec
Scorpio-N
Triton Single Cab
LED Headlamps
Not Available
No
Daytime Running Lamps
Sting-like daytime running lamps
No
Fog Lamps
Not Available
No
Roof Rails
Silver roof rail
No
Exterior Colour Options
See OEM source page for colour availability.
White Solid, Blade Silver Metallic, Graphite Grey Metallic
Headlights
Not Available
No
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
No
Spec
Scorpio-N
Triton Single Cab
Approach Angle
Not Available
30.4 deg
Departure Angle
Not Available
22.8 deg
Wading Depth
Not Available
Not Applicable
Terrain Modes
Normal / Snow / Mud & Rut / Sand
No
Locking Differential
Mechanical locking differential and brake locking differential
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
Selectable shift-on-fly 4WD
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
Not Available
23.4 deg
Ground Clearance Max
Not Applicable
-
Ground Clearance Min
Not Applicable
-
Spec
Scorpio-N
Triton Single Cab
Tyre Size
Not Available
195 R15C
Front Brake Type
Not Available
Ventilated disc
Rear Brake Type
Not Available
Drum
Spare Wheel Type
Not Available
Full-size steel
Wheel Rim Size
18-inch diamond-cut alloy wheels
15-inch steel
Handbrake Type
Not Applicable
Manual lever
Spec
Scorpio-N
Triton Single Cab
CO2 Emissions
Not Applicable
233 g/km
Fuel Octane Requirement
Diesel
-
Spec
Scorpio-N
Triton Single Cab
Basic Warranty
5 years / 150 000 km
5 years / unlimited km
Warranty
5 years / 150 000 km
5 years / unlimited km
Spec
Scorpio-N
Triton Single Cab
Service Plan
5 years / 100 000 km
5 years / 90,000 km; 10,000 km intervals
Spec
Scorpio-N
Triton Single Cab
Ownership Role
South Africa market model
New vehicle sold through Mitsubishi Motors South Africa
Price Zar
699999 ZAR
499990 ZAR
Pricing Role
flagship
Official South African recommended retail price
Starting Price
489999
499990
Starting Price Zar
489999
499990
In depth: how these cars differ
This Scorpio-N 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: Scorpio-N 69 vs Triton Single Cab 34.
Efficiency index: Scorpio-N 60 vs Triton Single Cab 49.
Safety-equipment index: Scorpio-N 90 vs Triton Single Cab 32.
Practicality index: Scorpio-N 78 vs Triton Single Cab 72.
Ownership-cover index: Scorpio-N not separately scored 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.
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Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout
Scorpio-N leads by 29 points
Scorpio-N has a large lead in Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index over Triton Single Cab.
Large difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Scorpio-N
Performance
69/100
Efficiency
60/100
Safety
90/100
Practicality
78/100
Triton Single Cab
Performance
34/100
Efficiency
49/100
Safety
32/100
Practicality
72/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexMahindra Scorpio-N
leads the specification evidence index with 75 pts
vs 46 pts for Triton Single Cab
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Scorpio-N 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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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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