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Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Efficiency
Triton Single Cab
Strengths
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower fuel efficiency
Best suited to:Published Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
Steed 5
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
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Triton Single Cab
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Archived cars use verified historical spec records. Rows remain comparable; unavailable historical values are shown plainly rather than estimated.
Spec
Steed 5
Triton Single Cab
Facelift History
Model-year updates can affect trim, wheels, screens, safety equipment and colours. Use the latest South African price list when checking a specific vehicle.
Next-Gen Triton launched in South Africa in November 2024.
Body Style
Single-cab pickup
Single-cab pickup
Body Type Cab
Single/extended/double cab as per derivative name
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Color Note
Historical colour availability varied by model year and production batch.
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Dealer Stock Note
Base grade in the historical South Africa lineup
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Drivetrain Note
Drive layout derived from the official derivative naming: 2.0VGT Single Cab S 2WD 6MT
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Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
discontinued
active
Segment
Pickup
One-ton single-cab pickup
Tare Mass Kg
OEM kerb mass not published
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Vehicle Type
Pickup
Light commercial vehicle
Model Introduced Year
Not confirmed
2024
Generation
Not confirmed
Sixth-generation Triton
Facelift Launched Since
Not confirmed
Current specification
Facelift Version Ending
Not confirmed
Current
Spec
Steed 5
Triton Single Cab
Length
5095 mm
5320 mm
Width
1800 mm
1865 mm
Height
1730 mm
1700 mm
Wheelbase
3050 mm
3130 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
194 mm
200 mm
Seating Capacity
2 seats
2 seats
Doors
2 doors
2 doors
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
Not confirmed
185 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
Not confirmed
75 l
Boot/Cargo Space
Not confirmed
1904 l
Kerb Weight
Not confirmed
1625 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
Not confirmed
2570 kg
Payload Capacity
Not confirmed
945 kg
Towing Capacity
Not confirmed
0 kg
Number of Rows
Not confirmed
1 rows
Minimum Turning Radius
Not confirmed
6.35 m
Front Headroom
Not confirmed
1007 mm
Rear Headroom
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Front Legroom
Not confirmed
1059 mm
Rear Legroom
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Spec
Steed 5
Triton Single Cab
Front Track Width
Not Applicable
-
Rear Track Width
Not Applicable
-
Front Suspension
Not Available
Double wishbone with coil spring
Rear Suspension
Not Available
Heavy-duty elliptic leaf spring
MagneRide Damping
Not Available
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Spec
Steed 5
Triton Single Cab
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
-
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
-
Climate Control
Air conditioning
Manual air conditioning
Power Windows
Standard
No
Keyless Entry
Not Available
No
Push Button Start
Not Available
No
Wireless Charging
Not Available
No
Sunroof
Not Available
No
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
No
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
No
Boot Space Seats Folded
Not Applicable
-
12V Accessory Socket
12V
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AC Type
Air conditioning
Manual air conditioning
Adaptive Dampers
Not Available
-
Climate Zones
Air conditioning
-
Electric Folding Mirrors
Standard
-
Engine Warranty
5
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Front Power Outlet
12V
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Performance Data Logger
Not Available
-
Power Mirrors
Standard
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Rev Matching
Not Available
-
Air Conditioning
Air conditioning
Manual air conditioning
Battery Preconditioning
Not Available
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Diff Lock
Not Available
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Difflock
Not Available
-
Front Diff Lock
Not Available
-
Intelligent Battery System
Not Available
-
Load Bed Light
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
-
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
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Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
-
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
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Manual Aircon
Air conditioning
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Mirror
Standard
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One Pedal Driving
Not Available
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Power Socket 12v
12V
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Rear Diff Lock
Not Available
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Rear Electric Motor
Not Available
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Rear Step Bumper
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
-
Regenerative Braking Levels
Not Available
-
Source Model Column
steed-5
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Sport Plus Mode
Not Available
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Tailgate Lock
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
-
Tie Down Hooks
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
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Tow Bar Type
Bakkie towing support
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Towbar
Bakkie towing support
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Trailer Hitch
Bakkie towing support
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Trailer Stability Assist
Bakkie towing support
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Trim Level
base
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Variant Role
Commercial utility derivative
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Vehicle To Grid
Not Available
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Vehicle To Load
Not Available
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Spec
Steed 5
Triton Single Cab
Engine
2.0-litre turbo diesel
2.4-litre Intercooled Turbocharged Diesel
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
4N16
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
Not Officially Disclosed
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
Turbocharged
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
110 kW
81 kW @ 4000 rpm
Maximum Torque
320 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
Not Officially Disclosed
RWD
Transmission
Not Officially Disclosed
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
Not Officially Disclosed
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
Steed 5
Triton Single Cab
Gearbox
Manual
5-Speed Manual
Drivetrain Layout
4x2
Front-engine, rear-wheel drive
LSD Available
Not Applicable
No
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
No
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
No
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
4.272
Number of Gears
6
5
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Single dry plate
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Yes
Gear Shift Type
Manual
Floor-mounted selector
Drivetrain
4x2
RWD
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Applicable
No
Differential Type Front
Not Available
-
Differential Type Rear
Not Available
-
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
No
Gearbox Type
Manual
5-Speed Manual
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
Two-wheel drive
4x2
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
No
Transfer Case Guard
Not Available
-
Transmission Speeds
6
5
Spec
Steed 5
Triton Single Cab
Claimed Mileage
12.5 km/l
12.5 km/l
City Mileage
10.2 km/l
10 km/l
Highway Mileage
14.6 km/l
14.4 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
75 l
Emission Standard
Not Applicable
Euro 5
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
No
Real-world Mileage
12.5 km/l
12.5 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
Not Applicable
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
Steed 5
Triton Single Cab
Airbags
2 front airbags
2
ABS
Standard
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Not Available
Yes
Traction Control
Not Available
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
No
Hill Start Assist
Not Available
Yes
Child Safety Lock
Not Available
No
ISOFIX Mounts
Not Available
No
Brake Assist
Not Available
Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Not Available
No
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Yes
Alarm System
Standard
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Central Locking
Remote
-
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Not Available
Yes
Front Parking Sensors
Not Available
No
AEB
Not Available
No
BA
Not Available
Yes
Brake Override System
Not Available
Yes
Curtain Airbags
Not Available
No
Driver Airbag
2 front airbags
Yes
EBD
Standard
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Yes
Hill Hold
Not Available
Yes
Passenger Airbag
2 front airbags
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
No
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Available
Yes
Seatbelt Reminder
Not Available
Yes
Side Airbags
Not Available
No
Stability Control
Not Available
Yes
TCS
Not Available
Yes
Knee Airbag
Not Available
No
ABS EBD
Standard
Yes
Anti Theft Alarm
Standard
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Driver Front Passenger Airbags
2 front airbags
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Driver Passenger Airbags
2 front airbags
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Spec
Steed 5
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
Not Available
No
Rear View Camera
Not Available
No
360 Degree Camera
Not Available
No
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Available
No
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
No
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
No
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
No
Auto Wipers
Not Available
No
EV Mode
Not Available
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Rear Parking Sensors
Not Available
No
Reverse Camera
Not Available
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
Steed 5
Triton Single Cab
Seat Material
Not Applicable
Vinyl
Seat Adjustment
Manual 4-way front seats
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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
-
Steering Wheel Material
Not Applicable
Urethane
Interior Colour Options
Black trim
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60 40 Split Seat
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Adjustable Driver Seat
Manual 4-way front seats
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Driver Seat Adjustment
Manual 4-way front seats
Manual adjustable
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Manual 4-way front seats
Manual adjustable
Driver Seat
Manual 4-way front seats
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Interior Courtesy Lamps
Cabin trim, seating material, screen layout and driver-assistance equipment vary by derivative. Compare the chosen Steed 5 grade before assuming a feature is included.
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Interior Trim Colour
Black trim
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Interior Colours
Black trim
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Seat Trim
Not Applicable
Commercial vinyl
Spec
Steed 5
Triton Single Cab
Infotainment System
SYNC
No factory audio head unit
Apple CarPlay
Not Available
No
Android Auto
Not Available
No
Bluetooth Connectivity
Not Available
No
Number of Speakers
Not Available
2
Digital Instrument Cluster
Not Applicable
Multi-information display
USB Ports
Not Available
No
Infotainment Screen Size
SYNC
Not Applicable
Infotainment Screen
SYNC
Not Applicable
Connected Services
SYNC
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Touchscreen
SYNC
Not Applicable
Spec
Steed 5
Triton Single Cab
LED Headlamps
Not Available
No
Daytime Running Lamps
Not Available
No
Fog Lamps
Not Available
No
Roof Rails
Not Available
No
Exterior Colour Options
3
White Solid, Blade Silver Metallic, Graphite Grey Metallic
Body Type
Pickup
-
Exterior Colour Options
3
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Exterior Mirror Electric
Standard
-
Headlights
Not Available
No
Load Bed Liner
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
-
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
No
Active Exhaust
Not Available
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Spec
Steed 5
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
Not Available
No
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
Not Available
23.4 deg
Energy Recovery Display
Not Available
-
Front Skid Plate Guard
Not Available
-
Ground Clearance Max
194 mm
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Ground Clearance Min
194 mm
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Off Road Descent Control
Not Available
-
Off Road Traction Assist
Not Available
-
Crawl Control
Not Available
-
Rear Skid Plate Guard
Not Available
-
Skid Plates Fuel Tank
Not Available
-
Skid Plates Transfer Case
Not Available
-
Terrain Mode Mud
Not Available
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Terrain Mode Normal
Not Available
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Terrain Mode Rock
Not Available
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Terrain Mode Sand
Not Available
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Terrain Mode Snow
Not Available
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Terrain Response System
Not Available
-
Underbody Camera
Not Available
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Spec
Steed 5
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
Not Available
15-inch steel
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Standard
-
Handbrake Type
Not Applicable
Manual lever
Spec
Steed 5
Triton Single Cab
Service Interval
12 months / 10 000 km
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Approx Service Cost
Included in Service Plan
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Battery Warranty
8 Years / 160,000 km
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Maintenance Plan
5 Years / 75,000 km
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Engine Oil Change Interval
10,000 km
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First Service At
5000
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Service Plan Duration
5 Years / 75,000 km
5 years / 90,000 km; 10,000 km intervals
Service Plan Distance
5 Years / 75,000 km
5 years / 90,000 km; 10,000 km intervals
Anti-Rust Treatment
Yes
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Alternator
110A
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Service Plan
5 Years / 75,000 km
5 years / 90,000 km; 10,000 km intervals
Service Intervals
12 months / 10 000 km
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Spec
Steed 5
Triton Single Cab
Warranty Years
5 years / 100 000 km
5 years / unlimited km
Warranty Kilometers
5 years / 100 000 km
5 years / unlimited km
Roadside Assistance
Yes
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Anti-Corrosion Warranty
6 Years
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Basic Warranty
5 years / 100 000 km
5 years / unlimited km
Roadside Assistance
Yes
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Warranty
5 years / 100 000 km
5 years / unlimited km
Warranty Roadside Assistance
Yes
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Spec
Steed 5
Triton Single Cab
CO2 Emissions
Not Applicable
233 g/km
Hybrid System Type
Not Available
-
Fuel Octane Requirement
Diesel
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Spec
Steed 5
Triton Single Cab
Ownership Role
Base
New vehicle sold through Mitsubishi Motors South Africa
Price Zar
307950 ZAR
499990 ZAR
Pricing Role
Historical South African derivative
Official South African recommended retail price
Starting Price
307950
499990
Starting Price Zar
307950
499990
In depth: how these cars differ
This Steed 5 and Triton Single Cab comparison uses the exact South African derivatives selected above. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.
Performance index: Steed 5 52 vs Triton Single Cab 34.
Efficiency index: Steed 5 54 vs Triton Single Cab 49.
Safety-equipment index: Steed 5 32 vs Triton Single Cab 32.
Practicality index: Steed 5 48 vs Triton Single Cab 72.
Ownership-cover index: Steed 5 65 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.
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
Steed 5 leads by 3 points
Steed 5 and Triton Single 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
Steed 5
Performance
52/100
Efficiency
54/100
Safety
32/100
Practicality
48/100
Ownership
65/100
Triton Single Cab
Performance
34/100
Efficiency
49/100
Safety
32/100
Practicality
72/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexGWM Steed 5
leads the specification evidence index with 49 pts
vs 46 pts for Triton Single Cab
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Steed 5 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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