JAC T9 Double Cab vs Mitsubishi Triton Single Cab

A proper head-to-head in South Africa — we cover price, performance, petrol economy, safety and what it'll actually cost you to own each one long term.

JAC T9 Double Cab in South Africa

JAC T9 Double Cab

T9 2.0L CTi Hunter 4x2 Diesel 8-Speed Automatic Current
ZAR 629,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 144 kW 🔧 487 Nm ⛽ 12.66 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

JAC T9 Double Cab vs Mitsubishi Triton Single Cab: the short answer

T9 Double Cab has a large lead in Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index over Triton Single Cab.

Triton Single Cab starts ZAR 49,910 cheaper T9 Double Cab from ZAR 549,900 · Triton Single Cab from ZAR 499,990

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification T9 Double Cab Triton Single Cab
Maximum Power T9 Double Cab144 kW @ 3014 rpm Triton Single Cab81 kW @ 4000 rpm
Maximum Torque T9 Double Cab487 Nm Triton Single Cab200 Nm @ 1000-3750 rpm
Engine Size T9 Double Cab1999 cc Triton Single Cab2442 cc
Combined Fuel Economy T9 Double Cab12.66 km/l Triton Single Cab12.5 km/l
Ground Clearance T9 Double Cab210 mm Triton Single Cab200 mm

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

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

Specification evidence leader

T9 Double Cab

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

Triton Single Cab

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

Which One's Right for You?

T9 Double Cab

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
  • 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

Triton Single Cab

  • Buyers who prefer this derivative's confirmed specification mix

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec T9 Double Cab Triton Single Cab
Model Introduced Year 2026 2024
Generation Current South African T9 Double Cab range verified on 7 September 2026 Sixth-generation Triton
Facelift History No later South African facelift was identified in the current official model and brochure material Next-Gen Triton launched in South Africa in November 2024.
Facelift Launched Since Not Applicable Current specification
Facelift Version Ending Not Applicable Current
Body Style Double-cab bakkie Single-cab pickup
Model Year 2026 2026
Production Status active active
Segment Double-cab bakkie One-ton single-cab pickup
Vehicle Type Double-cab pickup Light commercial vehicle
Spec T9 Double Cab Triton Single Cab
Length 5330 mm 5320 mm
Width 1965 mm 1865 mm
Height 1920 mm 1700 mm
Wheelbase 3110 mm 3130 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 210 mm 200 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) Not Officially Disclosed 185 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 76 l 75 l
Boot/Cargo Space Not Officially Disclosed 1904 l
Kerb Weight Not Officially Disclosed 1625 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 2945 kg 2570 kg
Payload Capacity 1000 kg 945 kg
Towing Capacity 3500 kg 0 kg
Seating Capacity Not Officially Disclosed 2 seats
Number of Rows Not Officially Disclosed 1 rows
Doors Not Officially Disclosed 2 doors
Minimum Turning Radius 6.2 m 6.35 m
Front Headroom Not Officially Disclosed 1007 mm
Rear Headroom Not Officially Disclosed Not Applicable
Front Legroom Not Officially Disclosed 1059 mm
Rear Legroom Not Officially Disclosed Not Applicable

In depth: how these cars differ

This T9 Double Cab 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: T9 Double Cab 74 vs Triton Single Cab 34.

Efficiency index: T9 Double Cab 54 vs Triton Single Cab 49.

Safety-equipment index: T9 Double Cab 85 vs Triton Single Cab 32.

Practicality index: T9 Double Cab 86 vs Triton Single Cab 72.

Ownership-cover index: T9 Double 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

T9 Double Cab leads by 30 points

T9 Double Cab has a large lead in Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index over Triton Single Cab.

Evidence leader 76 /100
Lead 30 points
Data 59% source coverage
76
#1 Evidence leader

T9 Double Cab

59% source coverage 3 strong categories
Best at Practicality 86 Check Efficiency 54
Performance 74
Efficiency 54
Safety 85
Practicality 86
Leads by 30 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 T9 Double Cab +40 Efficiency T9 Double Cab +5 Safety T9 Double Cab +53 Practicality T9 Double Cab +14

Large difference in the source-backed catalogue index.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

T9 Double Cab

Performance 74/100
Efficiency 54/100
Safety 85/100
Practicality 86/100

Triton Single Cab

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

What the evidence means

Evidence index JAC T9 Double Cab leads the specification evidence index with 76 pts vs 46 pts for Triton Single Cab

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, T9 Double 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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T9 Double Cab vs Triton Single Cab questions

There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the exact South African derivatives 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.