LDV T60 Utility Single Cab vs Mitsubishi Triton Single Cab

A proper head-to-head in South Africa — compare price, performance, fuel economy or electric range, safety and the details that shape long-term ownership.

LDV T60 Utility Single Cab in South Africa

LDV T60 Utility Single Cab

T60 Utility Single Cab 4x4 Diesel 6-Speed Manual Current
ZAR 358,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 120 kW 🔧 410 Nm ⛽ 12.35 km/l
VS
Mitsubishi Triton Single Cab in South Africa

Mitsubishi Triton Single Cab

2.4L 4x2 GL M/T Diesel 5-Speed Manual Current
ZAR 499,990 ex-showroom
⚡ 81 kW 🔧 200 Nm ⛽ 12.5 km/l
＋ Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

LDV T60 Utility Single Cab vs Mitsubishi Triton Single Cab: the short answer

T60 Utility Single Cab holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Triton Single Cab.

T60 Utility Single Cab starts ZAR 200,090 cheaper T60 Utility Single Cab from ZAR 299,900 · Triton Single Cab from ZAR 499,990

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification T60 Utility Single Cab Triton Single Cab
Maximum Power T60 Utility Single Cab120 kW @ 4000 rpm Triton Single Cab81 kW @ 4000 rpm
Maximum Torque T60 Utility Single Cab410 Nm @ 1500-2400 rpm Triton Single Cab200 Nm @ 1000-3750 rpm
Engine Size T60 Utility Single Cab1996 cc Triton Single Cab2442 cc
Combined Fuel Economy T60 Utility Single Cab12.35 km/l Triton Single Cab12.5 km/l
Ground Clearance T60 Utility Single Cab215 mm Triton Single Cab200 mm

Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.

Independent editorial assessment

Hagalu editorial ratings

When a variant is selected, its rating out of five applies only to that exact derivative; a model-range review is not inherited. Editorial ratings are separate from the Specification Evidence Index out of 100 and are not customer ratings.

LDV T60 Utility Single Cab

T60 Utility Single Cab 4x4

Hagalu editorial rating Not yet rated

No complete editorial rating is published for this exact variant. This is not a zero score.

How Hagalu rates cars

Mitsubishi Triton Single Cab

2.4L 4x2 GL M/T

Hagalu editorial rating
4.3/5

Desk research · Exact variant

Hagalu Editorial Team ·

Editorial assessment, not a customer rating. Not road-tested for this review.

Read the review and score breakdown

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

T60 Utility Single Cab

Strengths
  • More powerful engine output
  • Stronger listed safety equipment
  • Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
  • No obvious weak spots to flag.
Best suited to: Published Performance Published Practicality

Triton Single Cab

Strengths
  • Nothing stands out clearly here.
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
  • Fewer listed safety features
  • Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to: General Use

Which One's Right for You?

T60 Utility Single Cab

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
  • 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

Spec T60 Utility Single Cab Triton Single Cab
Model Introduced Year 2026 2024
Generation Current South African T60 Utility Single Cab generation. Sixth-generation Triton
Facelift History No later South African facelift is published. Next-Gen Triton launched in South Africa in November 2024.
Facelift Launched Since 2026 Current specification
Facelift Version Ending Current Current
Body Style Two-seat single-cab pickup Single-cab pickup
Model Year 2026 2026
Production Status active active
Segment Pickup One-ton single-cab pickup
Vehicle Type Pickup Light commercial vehicle
Spec T60 Utility Single Cab Triton Single Cab
Length 5395 mm 5320 mm
Width 1900 mm 1865 mm
Height 1830 mm 1700 mm
Wheelbase 3155 mm 3130 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 215 mm 200 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) Not Officially Disclosed 185 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity Not Officially Disclosed 75 l
Boot/Cargo Space 1840 l 1904 l
Kerb Weight 1880 kg 1625 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 3050 kg 2570 kg
Payload Capacity 1170 kg 945 kg
Towing Capacity 3000 kg 0 kg
Seating Capacity 2 seats 2 seats
Number of Rows 1 rows 1 rows
Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Minimum Turning Radius 6.3 m 6.35 m
Front Headroom 1000 mm 1007 mm
Rear Headroom Not Applicable Not Applicable
Front Legroom 1045 mm 1059 mm
Rear Legroom Not Applicable Not Applicable

In depth: how these cars differ

This T60 Utility Single Cab 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: T60 Utility Single Cab 68 vs Triton Single Cab 34.

Efficiency index: T60 Utility Single Cab 49 vs Triton Single Cab 49.

Safety-equipment index: T60 Utility Single Cab 52 vs Triton Single Cab 32.

Practicality index: T60 Utility Single Cab 79 vs Triton Single Cab 72.

Ownership-cover index: T60 Utility Single Cab 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.

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

T60 Utility Single Cab leads by 17 points

T60 Utility Single Cab holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Triton Single Cab.

Evidence leader 63 /100
Lead 17 points
Data 73% source coverage
63
#1 Evidence leader

T60 Utility Single Cab

73% source coverage 1 strong categories
Best at Practicality 79 Check Efficiency 49
Performance 68
Efficiency 49
Safety 52
Practicality 79
Leads by 17 points
46
#2

Triton Single Cab

79% source coverage 1 strong categories
Best at Practicality 72 Check Safety 32
Performance 34
Efficiency 49
Safety 32
Practicality 72
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance T60 Utility Single Cab +34 Efficiency Level Safety T60 Utility Single Cab +20 Practicality T60 Utility Single Cab +7

Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

T60 Utility Single Cab

Performance 68/100
Efficiency 49/100
Safety 52/100
Practicality 79/100

Triton Single Cab

Performance 34/100
Efficiency 49/100
Safety 32/100
Practicality 72/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index LDV T60 Utility Single Cab leads the specification evidence index with 63 pts vs 46 pts for Triton Single Cab

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, T60 Utility Single Cab 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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T60 Utility Single Cab vs Triton Single Cab questions

There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the models and available derivatives in South Africa on price, safety equipment, space, powertrain and ownership cover. The category indicators summarise published catalogue data; they are not a road test or customer rating.

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.