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JAC T6 Single Cab vs Renault Triber: the short answer
Triber holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over T6 Single Cab.
Triber starts ZAR 80,901 cheaperT6 Single Cab from ZAR 299,900 · Triber from ZAR 218,999
Five key differences
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Specification
T6 Single Cab
Triber
Maximum Power
T6 Single Cab102 kW @ 3600 rpm
Triber53 kW @ 6250 rpm
Maximum Torque
T6 Single Cab320 Nm @ 1600-2600 rpm
Triber96 Nm @ 3500 rpm
Engine Size
T6 Single Cab1999 cc
Triber999 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
T6 Single Cab16.39 km/l
Triber18.2 km/l
Ground Clearance
T6 Single Cab197 mm
Triber182 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Independent editorial assessment
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JAC T6 Single Cab
T6 2.0L CTi 4x2 Lux
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What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
T6 Single Cab
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Fewer listed safety features
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Performance
Specification evidence leader
Triber
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger listed safety equipment
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Best suited to:Published EfficiencyPublished Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
T6 Single Cab
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Triber
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
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
T6 Single Cab
Triber
Model Introduced Year
2026
2026
Generation
South African introduction of new T6 Single Cab derivative in January 2026
Current South Africa Triber range
Facelift History
Introduced in South Africa in January 2026; no subsequent facelift announced
Current South Africa version listed by official source
Facelift Launched Since
Not Applicable
2026
Facelift Version Ending
Not Applicable
Current
Body Style
Single-cab pickup
MPV
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
active
Segment
One-tonne single-cab bakkie
MPV
Vehicle Type
Light commercial vehicle
MPV
Tare Mass Kg
-
926 kg
Spec
T6 Single Cab
Triber
Length
5315 mm
3985 mm
Width
1830 mm
1935 mm
Height
1815 mm
1643 mm
Wheelbase
3090 mm
2636 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
197 mm
182 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
Not Officially Disclosed
182 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
76 l
40 l
Boot/Cargo Space
Not Officially Disclosed
625 l
Kerb Weight
1740 kg
926 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2740 kg
1522 kg
Payload Capacity
1000 kg
596 kg
Towing Capacity
1400 kg
0 kg
Seating Capacity
2 seats
7 seats
Number of Rows
1 rows
3 rows
Doors
2 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
6.2 m
5.0 m
Front Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
970 mm
Rear Headroom
Not Applicable
1060 mm
Front Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
1028 mm
Rear Legroom
Not Applicable
930 mm
Spec
T6 Single Cab
Triber
Engine
2.0-litre Turbocharged Diesel
1-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Diesel
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1999 cc
999 cc
Cylinders
4
3
Cylinder Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
Inline
Valves
Not Officially Disclosed
12
Valves per Cylinder
Not Officially Disclosed
4
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Naturally Aspirated
Fuel System
Common-rail direct injection
Petrol injection
Compression Ratio
16.5:1
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
102 kW @ 3600 rpm
53 kW @ 6250 rpm
Maximum Torque
320 Nm @ 1600-2600 rpm
96 Nm @ 3500 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
RWD
FWD
Transmission
6-Speed Manual
5-Speed Manual
Top Speed
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Eco, Normal, Sport
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
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
T6 Single Cab
Triber
Gearbox
6-Speed Manual
Manual
Drivetrain Layout
Rear-wheel drive (4x2)
FWD
LSD Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
6
Not Available
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Clutch Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Manual clutch
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Gear Shift Type
Manual
Manual
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
FWD
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
Not Applicable
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
Manual
Manual
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
4x2
FWD
Rear Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
6
Not Available
Spec
T6 Single Cab
Triber
Claimed Mileage
16.39 km/l
18.2 km/l
City Mileage
11.5 km/l
14.5 km/l
Highway Mileage
15.0 km/l
21.3 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
76 l
40 l
Emission Standard
Euro 2
Euro VIb
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Real-world Mileage
16.39 km/l
18.2 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
76
40
Combined Driving Range
Over 1100 km
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
T6 Single Cab
Triber
Airbags
2
Front airbags
ABS
Yes
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Traction Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Brake Assist
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Driver
Standard
Front Parking Sensors
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
AEB
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
BA
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Brake Override System
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Curtain Airbags
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Driver Airbag
Yes
Standard
EBD
Yes
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Standard
Hill Hold
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Driver and passenger
Standard
Seatbelt Reminder
Driver
Standard
Side Airbags
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Stability Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
TCS
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Knee Airbag
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
ABS EBD
Yes
Standard
Spec
T6 Single Cab
Triber
Cruise Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Rear
Standard
Rear View Camera
Yes
Standard
360 Degree Camera
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Rear Parking Sensors
Yes
Standard
Reverse Camera
Yes
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Park Assist
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Spec
T6 Single Cab
Triber
Seat Material
Leatherette
Fabric or cloth trim
Heated Seats
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Ventilated Seats
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Ambient Lighting
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Steering Wheel Material
Leather-trimmed
Polyurethane / synthetic
60 40 Split Seat
Not Applicable
Standard
Driver Seat Adjustment
Not Officially Disclosed
Manual
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Not Officially Disclosed
Manual
Seat Trim
Leatherette
Fabric
Front Shoulder Room
-
Not Available
Rear Shoulder Room
-
Not Available
Spec
T6 Single Cab
Triber
Climate Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Manual / automatic by trim
Power Windows
Yes
Standard
Keyless Entry
Yes
Standard
Push Button Start
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Wireless Charging
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Sunroof
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
AC Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Manual / automatic by trim
Load Bed Length
-
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
-
Not Applicable
Boot Space Seats Folded
-
625 l
Loadbox Length Mm
-
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
-
Not Applicable
Spec
T6 Single Cab
Triber
Infotainment System
9-inch touchscreen entertainment system
Touchscreen infotainment
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Standard
Android Auto
Yes
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Standard
Number of Speakers
2
4-6
Digital Instrument Cluster
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
USB Ports
1
Front and rear USB where listed
Infotainment Screen
9-inch
10.25-inch or larger by trim
Touchscreen
9-inch
10.25-inch or larger by trim
Spec
T6 Single Cab
Triber
LED Headlamps
No
Not Available
Daytime Running Lamps
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Fog Lamps
Rear fog lamps
Not Available
Roof Rails
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Exterior Colour Options
Not Officially Disclosed
Official Renault South Africa colours vary by model and dealer stock.
Headlights
No
Not Available
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Spec
T6 Single Cab
Triber
Approach Angle
29.6 deg
Not Available
Departure Angle
22.4 deg
Not Available
Wading Depth
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Terrain Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Locking Differential
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Ground Clearance Max
-
182 mm
Ground Clearance Min
-
182 mm
Spec
T6 Single Cab
Triber
Tyre Size
245/65 R17
Not Available
Front Brake Type
Disc
Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type
Drum
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Steel
Not Available
Wheel Rim Size
17
Not Available
Handbrake Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Electronic parking brake
Spec
T6 Single Cab
Triber
Front Suspension
Independent double wishbone with coil springs
MacPherson strut
Rear Suspension
Leaf springs
Not Available
Front Track Width
-
Not Available
Rear Track Width
-
Not Available
Spec
T6 Single Cab
Triber
CO2 Emissions
Not Officially Disclosed
131 g/km
Fuel Octane Requirement
-
Petrol
Spec
T6 Single Cab
Triber
Service Plan
Not Officially Disclosed
2 year / 30 000 km
Spec
T6 Single Cab
Triber
Ownership Role
Current South African light-commercial single-cab derivative
entry-value
Price Zar
314900 ZAR
218999 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current official suggested retail price, VAT included
entry-value
Starting Price
314900
218999
Starting Price Zar
314900
218999
Spec
T6 Single Cab
Triber
Warranty
5 years / 100000 km
5 Year / 150 000 km
In depth: how these cars differ
This T6 Single Cab and Triber 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: T6 Single Cab 54 vs Triber 27.
Efficiency index: T6 Single Cab 66 vs Triber 69.
Safety-equipment index: T6 Single Cab 32 vs Triber 91.
Practicality index: T6 Single Cab 55 vs Triber 83.
Ownership-cover index: T6 Single Cab not separately scored vs Triber 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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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
Triber leads by 15 points
Triber holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over T6 Single Cab.
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Triber
Performance
27/100
Efficiency
69/100
Safety
91/100
Practicality
83/100
T6 Single Cab
Performance
54/100
Efficiency
66/100
Safety
32/100
Practicality
55/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexRenault Triber
leads the specification evidence index with 66 pts
vs 51 pts for T6 Single Cab
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Triber leads. However, T6 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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Compare the published consumption or mileage rows for the exact derivatives using the same unit and test basis. A catalogue figure is useful for like-for-like comparison, but traffic, speed, load, weather and driving style can change actual fuel use.
Compare only equipment explicitly listed for each derivative, including airbags, stability control and driver-assistance systems. Confirm the exact trim with the manufacturer, and treat any independent crash-test result separately because equipment and ratings can differ by market.
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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