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BYD SEAL vs Mitsubishi Triton Double Cab: the short answer
SEAL has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Triton Double Cab remains close.
Triton Double Cab starts ZAR 367,910 cheaperSEAL from ZAR 1,007,900 · Triton Double Cab from ZAR 639,990
Five key differences
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Specification
SEAL
Triton Double Cab
Maximum Power
SEAL390 kW
Triton Double Cab150 kW @ 3500 rpm
Maximum Torque
SEAL670 Nm
Triton Double Cab470 Nm @ 1500-2750 rpm
Engine Size
SEALNot Applicable
Triton Double Cab2442 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
SEALNot Applicable
Triton Double Cab11.9 km/l
Ground Clearance
SEAL145 mm
Triton Double Cab228 mm
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Independent editorial assessment
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BYD SEAL
Performance AWD 3.8S
Hagalu editorial rating
4.4/5★★★★★★★★★★
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Hagalu Editorial Team ·
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What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Specification evidence leader
SEAL
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Efficiency
Triton Double Cab
Strengths
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower fuel efficiency
Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to:Published Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
SEAL
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Triton Double Cab
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
SEAL
Triton Double Cab
Model Introduced Year
2024
2024
Generation
First South African SEAL generation
Sixth-generation Triton
Facelift History
No separately marketed South African facelift announced as at August 2026
Next-Gen Triton launched in South Africa in November 2024; Bi-Turbo added in 2026.
Facelift Launched Since
Original current-generation version
Current specification
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
Sedan
Double-cab pickup
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
Active
active
Segment
Medium Sedan
One-ton double-cab pickup
Vehicle Type
Passenger vehicle
Light commercial vehicle
Spec
SEAL
Triton Double Cab
Length
4800 mm
5360 mm
Width
1875 mm
1930 mm
Height
1460 mm
1815 mm
Wheelbase
2920 mm
3130 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
145 mm
228 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
120 mm
195 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
0 l
75 l
Boot/Cargo Space
400 l
1262 l
Kerb Weight
2185 kg
2035 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2631 kg
3020 kg
Payload Capacity
446 kg
985 kg
Towing Capacity
1500 kg
3500 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
2 rows
Doors
4 doors
4 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.7 m
6.35 m
Front Headroom
1000 mm
1000 mm
Rear Headroom
920 mm
972 mm
Front Legroom
1110 mm
1059 mm
Rear Legroom
810 mm
857 mm
Spec
SEAL
Triton Double Cab
Engine
Dual-motor battery-electric powertrain
2.4-litre Twin Turbocharged Diesel
Engine Code
Not Applicable
4N16
Fuel Type
Electric
Diesel
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
Not Applicable
2442 cc
Cylinders
Not Applicable
4
Cylinder Layout
Not Applicable
Inline
Valves
Not Applicable
16
Valves per Cylinder
Not Applicable
4
Aspiration
Not Applicable
Twin Turbocharged
Fuel System
Not Applicable
Common Rail Direct Injection
Compression Ratio
Not Applicable
15.2:1
Bore
Not Applicable
86 mm
Stroke
Not Applicable
105.1 mm
Maximum Power
390 kW
150 kW @ 3500 rpm
Maximum Torque
670 Nm
470 Nm @ 1500-2750 rpm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Front Induction; Rear Permanent Magnet Synchronous
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
2
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Front + Rear
Not Applicable
Drive Type
AWD
4WD
Transmission
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
6-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
180 km/h
180 km/h
0-100 km/h
3.8 sec
9.4 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
16.9 sec
Drive Modes
Eco, Normal, Sport, Snow
Normal, Eco, Gravel, Mud, Sand, Rock, Snow
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Rev Limiter
Not Applicable
4500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio
178.5 kW/tonne
73.7 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
306.6 Nm/tonne
231 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
82.56 kWh
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Battery Type
LFP
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
550.4 V
Not Applicable
Electric Range
520 km (WLTP)
Not Applicable
AC Charging Power
11 kW
Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
150 kW
Not Applicable
AC Charging Time
8 h 36 min (0-100%)
Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
37 min (10-80%)
Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
Yes
Not Applicable
Spec
SEAL
Triton Double Cab
Gearbox
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
6-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
Front and rear electric drive units
Front-engine, selectable four-wheel drive
LSD Available
Not Available
Active Limited Slip Differential (brake control)
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Super Select 4WD-II
Differential Lock
Not Available
Rear differential lock
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
No
Final Drive Ratio
Not Available
4.272
Number of Gears
1
6
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Torque converter
Gear Shift Indicator
Standard
Yes
Gear Shift Type
Crystal gear shifter
Floor-mounted selector
Drivetrain
AWD
4WD
4WD Engagement
Automatic 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
Not Applicable
No
Front Differential Lock
Not Available
No
Gearbox Type
Single-speed reduction gear
6-Speed Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
2.566
Low Range
Not Applicable
Yes
Axle Layout
4x4
4x4
Rear Differential Lock
Not Available
Yes
Transmission Speeds
1
6
Spec
SEAL
Triton Double Cab
Claimed Mileage
Not Applicable
11.9 km/l
City Mileage
Not Applicable
9.5 km/l
Highway Mileage
Not Applicable
13.7 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
75 l
Emission Standard
Not Applicable
Euro 5
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
17 litres l
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
No
Real-world Mileage
Not Applicable
11.9 km/l
Charging Port Type
Type 2 AC; CCS2 DC
Not Applicable
Charging Type
AC and DC
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
Not Applicable
75
Combined Driving Range
520 km (WLTP)
893
Electric Consumption
18.2 kWh/100 km (WLTP)
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
425 km
923 km
Range Real World Mixed
510 km
83 km
Spec
SEAL
Triton Double Cab
Airbags
9
7
ABS
Standard
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Yes
Traction Control
Standard
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Not Applicable
Yes
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Yes
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Yes
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
Yes
Brake Assist
Standard
Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Yes
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Standard
Yes
Front Parking Sensors
Standard
Yes
AEB
Standard
Yes
BA
Standard
Yes
Brake Override System
Standard
Yes
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Yes
Driver Airbag
Standard
Yes
EBD
Standard
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Not Applicable
Yes
Hill Hold
Standard
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Yes
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Standard
Yes
Seatbelt Reminder
Standard
Yes
Side Airbags
Standard
Yes
Stability Control
Standard
Yes
TCS
Standard
Yes
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Yes
ABS EBD
Standard
Yes
Spec
SEAL
Triton Double Cab
Cruise Control
Standard
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Yes
Lane Keep Assist
Standard
No
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
No
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Yes
Parking Sensors
Standard
Yes
Rear View Camera
Standard
Yes
360 Degree Camera
Standard
Yes
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Standard
Yes
Driver Fatigue Alert
Standard
No
Traffic Sign Recognition
Standard
No
Auto Highbeam
Standard
Yes
Auto Wipers
Standard
Yes
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Yes
Reverse Camera
Standard
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Yes
Park Assist
Standard
No
Around View Monitor
Standard
Yes
Blind Spot Warning
Standard
Yes
Forward Collision Warning
Standard
Yes
Spec
SEAL
Triton Double Cab
Seat Material
Synthetic leather
Leather
Heated Seats
Standard
No
Ventilated Seats
Standard
No
Ambient Lighting
Standard
No
Steering Wheel Material
Synthetic leather
Leather
60 40 Split Seat
Standard
Yes
Driver Seat Adjustment
Electric adjustment
Power adjustable
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Electric adjustment
Manual adjustable
Seat Trim
Synthetic leather
Leather-appointed
Spec
SEAL
Triton Double Cab
Climate Control
Automatic
Dual-zone automatic
Power Windows
Standard
Front and rear
Keyless Entry
Standard
Yes
Push Button Start
Standard
Yes
Wireless Charging
Standard
Yes
Sunroof
Panoramic
No
Electric Tailgate
Standard
No
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Yes
AC Type
Automatic
Dual-zone automatic
Spec
SEAL
Triton Double Cab
Infotainment System
15.6-inch rotating touchscreen
Smartphone-link Display Audio with navigation
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Yes
Android Auto
Standard
Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Yes
Number of Speakers
12
6
Digital Instrument Cluster
Full LCD instrument display
7-inch colour LCD
USB Ports
Front and rear USB-A/USB-C ports
Front and rear
Infotainment Screen
15.6
9-inch
Touchscreen
15.6
9-inch
Spec
SEAL
Triton Double Cab
LED Headlamps
Standard
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
LED
Yes
Fog Lamps
Rear fog lamp
Yes
Roof Rails
Not Applicable
No
Exterior Colour Options
Sky Black, Atlantis Gray, Aurora White, North Ice Blue, Rosemary Gray, Wind Grass Green
White Solid, White Diamond, Blade Silver Metallic, Graphite Grey Metallic, Impulse Blue Metallic, Yamabuki Orange Metallic
Headlights
Standard
Yes
Panoramic Sunroof
Standard
No
Spec
SEAL
Triton Double Cab
Approach Angle
13 deg
30.4 deg
Departure Angle
14 deg
22.8 deg
Wading Depth
Not Applicable
600 mm
Terrain Modes
Not Applicable
Normal, Eco, Gravel, Mud, Sand, Rock, Snow
Locking Differential
Not Available
Rear differential lock
4WD System Type
Electric all-wheel drive
Super Select 4WD-II
Breakover Angle
Not Applicable
23.4 deg
Spec
SEAL
Triton Double Cab
Tyre Size
235/45 R19
265/60 R18
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Ventilated disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Drum
Spare Wheel Type
Tyre repair kit
Full-size
Wheel Rim Size
19
18-inch metallic black alloy
Handbrake Type
Electronic parking brake
Manual lever
Spec
SEAL
Triton Double Cab
Front Suspension
Double wishbone
Double wishbone with coil spring
Rear Suspension
Multi-link
Elliptic leaf spring
Spec
SEAL
Triton Double Cab
CO2 Emissions
0 g/km
220 g/km
Spec
SEAL
Triton Double Cab
Service Plan
5 years/100000 km maintenance plan
5 years / 90,000 km; 10,000 km intervals
Spec
SEAL
Triton Double Cab
Ownership Role
flagship all-wheel-drive derivative
New vehicle sold through Mitsubishi Motors South Africa
Price Zar
1211900 ZAR
959990 ZAR
Pricing Role
flagship all-wheel-drive derivative
Official South African recommended retail price
Starting Price
1211900
959990
Starting Price Zar
1211900
959990
Spec
SEAL
Triton Double Cab
Warranty
5 years/100000 km complete vehicle; 8 years/200000 km power battery; 5 years/100000 km drive unit
5 years / unlimited km
In depth: how these cars differ
This SEAL 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: SEAL 100 vs Triton Double Cab 75.
Efficiency index: SEAL 90 vs Triton Double Cab 47.
Safety-equipment index: SEAL 98 vs Triton Double Cab 95.
Practicality index: SEAL 57 vs Triton Double Cab 90.
Ownership-cover index: SEAL 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
SEAL leads by 8 points
SEAL has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Triton Double Cab remains close.
Performance
SEAL +25
Efficiency
SEAL +43
Safety
SEAL +3
Practicality
Triton Double Cab +33
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
SEAL
Performance
100/100
Efficiency
90/100
Safety
98/100
Practicality
57/100
Triton Double Cab
Performance
75/100
Efficiency
47/100
Safety
95/100
Practicality
90/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexBYD SEAL
leads the specification evidence index with 86 pts
vs 78 pts for Triton Double Cab
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, SEAL leads. However, Triton Double 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.
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.
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