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Jetour T1 vs Mitsubishi Triton Single Cab: the short answer
T1 has a large lead in Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index over Triton Single Cab.
Triton Single Cab starts ZAR 14,910 cheaperT1 from ZAR 514,900 · Triton Single Cab from ZAR 499,990
Five key differences
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Specification
T1
Triton Single Cab
Maximum Power
T1180 kW @ 5500 rpm
Triton Single Cab81 kW @ 4000 rpm
Maximum Torque
T1375 Nm
Triton Single Cab200 Nm @ 1000-3750 rpm
Engine Size
T11998 cc
Triton Single Cab2442 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
T111.1 km/l
Triton Single Cab12.5 km/l
Ground Clearance
T1190 mm
Triton Single Cab200 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Independent editorial assessment
Hagalu editorial ratings
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Jetour T1
Odyssey 2.0TD+7DCT 4WD
Hagalu editorial ratingNot yet rated
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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)
Specification evidence leader
T1
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Performance
Triton Single Cab
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to:Published EfficiencyPublished Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
T1
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Triton Single Cab
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
T1
Triton Single Cab
Model Introduced Year
2026
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
2026
Current specification
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
SUV
Single-cab pickup
Gross Combined Mass Kg
3808 kg
-
Model Year
Current
2026
Production Status
Active
active
Segment
SUV
One-ton single-cab pickup
Tare Mass Kg
1811 kg
-
Vehicle Type
SUV
Light commercial vehicle
Spec
T1
Triton Single Cab
Length
4705 mm
5320 mm
Width
1967 mm
1865 mm
Height
1840 mm
1700 mm
Wheelbase
2800 mm
3130 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
190 mm
200 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
190 mm
185 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 l
75 l
Boot/Cargo Space
574 l
1904 l
Kerb Weight
1811 kg
1625 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2208 kg
2570 kg
Payload Capacity
375 kg
945 kg
Towing Capacity
1600 kg
0 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
2 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
1 rows
Doors
5 doors
2 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.7 m
6.35 m
Front Headroom
1030 mm
1007 mm
Rear Headroom
1010 mm
Not Applicable
Front Legroom
1050 mm
1059 mm
Rear Legroom
930 mm
Not Applicable
Spec
T1
Triton Single Cab
Front Track Width
1690 mm
-
Rear Track Width
1700 mm
-
Front Suspension
MacPherson strut suspension
Double wishbone with coil spring
Rear Suspension
Multi-link independent suspension
Heavy-duty elliptic leaf spring
Front Suspension Type
MacPherson strut suspension
Double wishbone with coil spring
Rear Suspension Type
Multi-link independent suspension
Heavy-duty elliptic leaf spring
Spec
T1
Triton Single Cab
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
-
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
-
Climate Control
Dual-zone climate control
Manual air conditioning
Power Windows
Not Available
No
Keyless Entry
Yes
No
Push Button Start
Yes
No
Wireless Charging
50W
No
Sunroof
Yes
No
Electric Tailgate
Yes
No
Automatic Headlamps
Yes
-
Rain Sensing Wipers
Yes
No
Boot Space Seats Folded
1455 l
-
AC Type
Dual-zone climate control
Manual air conditioning
Engine Warranty
10-year/1,000,000 km engine warranty
-
Fuel Consumption Combined
9.0
-
Rear Seat Split
60/40
-
Remote Engine Start
Yes
-
Spare Wheel
145/80 R18 space saver
Full-size steel
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
-
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
-
Roof Load
300kg static / 100kg dynamic
-
Towbar
Yes
-
Spec
T1
Triton Single Cab
Engine
2-litre Turbocharged Petrol
2.4-litre Intercooled Turbocharged Diesel
Engine Code
SQRF4J20
4N16
Fuel Type
Petrol
Diesel
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1998 cc
2442 cc
Cylinders
4
4
Cylinder Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
Inline
Valves
16
16
Valves per Cylinder
4
4
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Not Officially Disclosed
Common Rail Direct Injection
Compression Ratio
10.2:1
15.2:1
Bore
80.5 mm
86 mm
Stroke
98.12 mm
105.1 mm
Maximum Power
180 kW @ 5500 rpm
81 kW @ 4000 rpm
Maximum Torque
375 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
7-Speed DCT
5-Speed Manual
Top Speed
180 km/h
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
T1
Triton Single Cab
Gearbox
Automatic
5-Speed Manual
Drivetrain Layout
4WD
Front-engine, rear-wheel drive
LSD Available
Multi-Plate Clutch Limited-Slip Differential
No
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Rear Electronic Limited-Slip Differential
No
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
No
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
4.272
Number of Gears
7
5
Transmission Type
7DCT
Manual
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Single dry plate
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Applicable
Yes
Gear Shift Type
Not Applicable
Floor-mounted selector
Drivetrain
4WD
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
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
No
Gearbox Type
7DCT
5-Speed Manual
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
2WD
4x2
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
No
Transmission Speeds
7
5
Spec
T1
Triton Single Cab
Claimed Mileage
11.1 km/l
12.5 km/l
City Mileage
9.1 km/l
10 km/l
Highway Mileage
10.4 km/l
14.4 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 l
75 l
Emission Standard
VI B
Euro 5
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
No
Real-world Mileage
11.1 km/l
12.5 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
70
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
T1
Triton Single Cab
Airbags
Front, front side, and curtain airbags
2
ABS
Yes
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Yes
Yes
Traction Control
Yes
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Yes
No
Hill Start Assist
Not Available
Yes
Child Safety Lock
Yes
No
ISOFIX Mounts
Yes
No
Brake Assist
Not Available
Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Yes
No
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Yes
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Not Available
Yes
Front Parking Sensors
Yes
No
AEB
Yes
No
BA
Not Available
Yes
Brake Override System
Not Available
Yes
Curtain Airbags
Front, front side, and curtain airbags
No
Driver Airbag
Not Available
Yes
EBD
Yes
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Yes
Hill Hold
Not Available
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Not Available
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
No
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Available
Yes
Seatbelt Reminder
Not Available
Yes
Side Airbags
Front, front side, and curtain airbags
No
Stability Control
Yes
Yes
TCS
Yes
Yes
Knee Airbag
Not Available
No
ABS EBD
Yes
Yes
Spec
T1
Triton Single Cab
Cruise Control
No
No
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
No
Lane Keep Assist
Yes
No
Lane Departure Warning
Yes
No
Blind Spot Monitoring
Yes
No
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
No
Parking Sensors
Not Available
No
Rear View Camera
Not Available
No
360 Degree Camera
Yes
No
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Yes
No
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
No
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
No
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
No
Auto Wipers
Yes
No
Rear Parking Sensors
Yes
No
Reverse Camera
Not Available
No
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
No
Park Assist
Not Available
No
Around View Monitor
Yes
No
Blind Spot Warning
Yes
No
Forward Collision Warning
Yes
No
Spec
T1
Triton Single Cab
Seat Material
Black synthetic leather with orange stitching
Vinyl
Heated Seats
Not Applicable
No
Ventilated Seats
Not Applicable
No
Ambient Lighting
Multi
No
Front Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
-
Rear Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
-
Rear AC Vents
Yes
-
Steering Wheel Material
Not Applicable
Urethane
60 40 Split Seat
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Driver Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
Manual adjustable
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
Manual adjustable
Seat Trim
Black synthetic leather with orange stitching
Commercial vinyl
Spec
T1
Triton Single Cab
Infotainment System
15.6-inch infotainment system
No factory audio head unit
Apple CarPlay
Wireless
No
Android Auto
Wireless
No
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
No
Number of Speakers
9 Sony Speakers
2
Digital Instrument Cluster
10.25-inch
Multi-information display
USB Ports
Front Type-A/Type-C and rear Type-A/Type-C
No
Infotainment Screen
15.6-inch
Not Applicable
Touchscreen
15.6-inch
Not Applicable
Spec
T1
Triton Single Cab
LED Headlamps
Yes
No
Daytime Running Lamps
Yes
No
Fog Lamps
Yes
No
Roof Rails
Yes
No
Exterior Colour Options
See OEM source page for colour availability.
White Solid, Blade Silver Metallic, Graphite Grey Metallic
Headlamps
Yes
No
Headlight Type
Yes
No
Headlights
Yes
No
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
No
Spec
T1
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, Sport, Snow, Mud, Sand, Rock, Eco
No
Locking Differential
Rear Electronic Limited-Slip Differential
Not Applicable
Underbody Protection
Metal guard plate for front compartment
-
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
Not Available
23.4 deg
Ground Clearance Max
190 mm
-
Ground Clearance Min
190 mm
-
Crawl Control
Yes
-
Spec
T1
Triton Single Cab
Tyre Size
235/60 R19
195 R15C
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc brake
Ventilated disc
Rear Brake Type
Solid disc brake
Drum
Spare Wheel Type
145/80 R18 space saver
Full-size steel
Wheel Rim Size
19
15-inch steel
Brake Type Front
Ventilated disc brake
-
Brake Type Rear
Solid disc brake
-
Spare Tyre
145/80 R18 space saver
Full-size steel
Electric Park Brake
Yes
-
Handbrake Type
Not Applicable
Manual lever
Towing Unbraked Kg
750 kg
-
Wheel Material
Alloy
-
Spec
T1
Triton Single Cab
CO2 Emissions
203 g/km
233 g/km
Start Stop System
Yes
-
Fuel Octane Requirement
Petrol
-
Spec
T1
Triton Single Cab
Service Plan
7-year/75,000 km service plan
5 years / 90,000 km; 10,000 km intervals
Spec
T1
Triton Single Cab
Ownership Role
South Africa market model
New vehicle sold through Mitsubishi Motors South Africa
Price Zar
634900 ZAR
499990 ZAR
Pricing Role
flagship
Official South African recommended retail price
Starting Price
634900
499990
Starting Price Zar
634900
499990
Spec
T1
Triton Single Cab
Warranty
10-year/1,000,000 km engine warranty
5 years / unlimited km
In depth: how these cars differ
This T1 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: T1 77 vs Triton Single Cab 34.
Efficiency index: T1 44 vs Triton Single Cab 49.
Safety-equipment index: T1 93 vs Triton Single Cab 32.
Practicality index: T1 67 vs Triton Single Cab 72.
Ownership-cover index: T1 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
T1 leads by 26 points
T1 has a large lead in Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index over Triton Single Cab.
Performance
T1 +43
Efficiency
Triton Single Cab +5
Safety
T1 +61
Practicality
Triton Single Cab +5
Large difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
T1
Performance
77/100
Efficiency
44/100
Safety
93/100
Practicality
67/100
Triton Single Cab
Performance
34/100
Efficiency
49/100
Safety
32/100
Practicality
72/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexJetour T1
leads the specification evidence index with 72 pts
vs 46 pts for Triton Single Cab
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, T1 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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