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JAC T9 PHEV vs Mitsubishi Triton Single Cab: the short answer
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Specification
T9 PHEV
Triton Single Cab
Maximum Power
T9 PHEV160 kW @ 5000 rpm
Triton Single Cab81 kW @ 4000 rpm
Maximum Torque
T9 PHEV370 Nm @ 2000-4000 rpm
Triton Single Cab200 Nm @ 1000-3750 rpm
Engine Size
T9 PHEV2000 cc
Triton Single Cab2442 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
T9 PHEV-
Triton Single Cab12.5 km/l
Ground Clearance
T9 PHEV-
Triton Single Cab200 mm
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Spec
T9 PHEV
Triton Single Cab
Generation
Upcoming South African T9 plug-in-hybrid promotional preview
Sixth-generation Triton
Body Style
Double-cab pickup
Single-cab pickup
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
upcoming
active
Segment
Double-cab bakkie
One-ton single-cab pickup
Vehicle Type
Plug-in hybrid light commercial vehicle
Light commercial vehicle
Model Introduced Year
-
2024
Facelift History
-
Next-Gen Triton launched in South Africa in November 2024.
Facelift Launched Since
-
Current specification
Facelift Version Ending
-
Current
Spec
T9 PHEV
Triton Single Cab
Towing Capacity
3500 kg
0 kg
Length
-
5320 mm
Width
-
1865 mm
Height
-
1700 mm
Wheelbase
-
3130 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
-
200 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
-
185 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
-
75 l
Boot/Cargo Space
-
1904 l
Kerb Weight
-
1625 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
-
2570 kg
Payload Capacity
-
945 kg
Seating Capacity
-
2 seats
Number of Rows
-
1 rows
Doors
-
2 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
-
6.35 m
Front Headroom
-
1007 mm
Rear Headroom
-
Not Applicable
Front Legroom
-
1059 mm
Rear Legroom
-
Not Applicable
Spec
T9 PHEV
Triton Single Cab
Engine
2.0-litre Turbocharged Petrol Plug-in Hybrid
2.4-litre Intercooled Turbocharged Diesel
Fuel Type
Plug-in Hybrid
Diesel
Hybrid System
Plug-in Hybrid
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
2000 cc
2442 cc
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Turbocharged
Maximum Power
160 kW @ 5000 rpm
81 kW @ 4000 rpm
Maximum Torque
370 Nm @ 2000-4000 rpm
200 Nm @ 1000-3750 rpm
Combined Power
290 kW
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
670 Nm
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
2
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Front and rear
Not Applicable
Drive Type
AWD
RWD
Battery Capacity
31.2 kWh
Not Applicable
Battery Type
Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP)
Not Applicable
AC Charging Time
4 h 30 min
Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
85 min
Not Applicable
Engine Code
-
4N16
Cylinders
-
4
Cylinder Layout
-
Inline
Valves
-
16
Valves per Cylinder
-
4
Fuel System
-
Common Rail Direct Injection
Compression Ratio
-
15.2:1
Bore
-
86 mm
Stroke
-
105.1 mm
Transmission
-
5-Speed Manual
Top Speed
-
150 km/h
0-100 km/h
-
15.5 sec
Quarter Mile
-
20.0 sec
Drive Modes
-
No
Launch Control
-
No
Rev Limiter
-
4500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio
-
49.8 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
-
123.1 Nm/tonne
Usable Battery Capacity
-
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
-
Not Applicable
Electric Range
-
Not Applicable
AC Charging Power
-
Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
-
Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
-
Not Applicable
Spec
T9 PHEV
Triton Single Cab
Drivetrain Layout
Front and rear electric motors
Front-engine, rear-wheel drive
Differential Lock
Electronic differential locks on both axles
No
Drivetrain
Dual-motor AWD
RWD
Axle Layout
4x4
4x2
Rear Differential Lock
Electronic differential lock
No
Gearbox
-
5-Speed Manual
LSD Available
-
No
Transfer Case
-
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
-
No
Final Drive Ratio
-
4.272
Number of Gears
-
5
Transmission Type
-
Manual
Clutch Type
-
Single dry plate
Gear Shift Indicator
-
Yes
Gear Shift Type
-
Floor-mounted selector
4WD Engagement
-
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
-
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
-
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
-
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
-
No
Front Differential Lock
-
No
Gearbox Type
-
5-Speed Manual
Low Range Ratio
-
Not Applicable
Low Range
-
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
-
5
Spec
T9 PHEV
Triton Single Cab
Lane Departure Warning
Yes
No
Driver Fatigue Alert
Driver monitoring confirmed
No
Traffic Sign Recognition
Yes
No
Forward Collision Warning
Yes
No
Cruise Control
-
No
Adaptive Cruise Control
-
No
Lane Keep Assist
Yes
No
Blind Spot Monitoring
-
No
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
No
Parking Sensors
-
No
Rear View Camera
-
No
360 Degree Camera
-
No
Autonomous Emergency Braking
-
No
Auto Highbeam
-
No
Auto Wipers
-
No
Rear Parking Sensors
-
No
Reverse Camera
-
No
Adaptive Cruise Control
-
No
Park Assist
-
No
Around View Monitor
-
No
Blind Spot Warning
-
No
Spec
T9 PHEV
Triton Single Cab
Front Suspension
Independent
Double wishbone with coil spring
Rear Suspension
Multi-link rigid axle
Heavy-duty elliptic leaf spring
Spec
T9 PHEV
Triton Single Cab
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
No
Airbags
-
2
ABS
-
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
-
Yes
Traction Control
-
Yes
Hill Descent Control
-
No
Hill Start Assist
-
Yes
Child Safety Lock
-
No
ISOFIX Mounts
-
No
Brake Assist
-
Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor
-
No
Engine Immobiliser
-
Yes
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
-
Yes
Front Parking Sensors
-
No
AEB
-
No
BA
-
Yes
Brake Override System
-
Yes
Curtain Airbags
-
No
Driver Airbag
-
Yes
EBD
-
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
-
Yes
Hill Hold
-
Yes
Passenger Airbag
-
Yes
Seatbelt Pretensioners
-
Yes
Seatbelt Reminder
-
Yes
Side Airbags
-
No
Stability Control
-
Yes
TCS
-
Yes
Knee Airbag
-
No
ABS EBD
-
Yes
Spec
T9 PHEV
Triton Single Cab
Charging Port Type
CCS2 AC/DC
Not Applicable
Charging Type
AC/DC
Not Applicable
Claimed Mileage
-
12.5 km/l
City Mileage
-
10 km/l
Highway Mileage
-
14.4 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
-
75 l
Emission Standard
-
Euro 5
AdBlue Tank Capacity
-
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
-
No
Real-world Mileage
-
12.5 km/l
Fuel Tank Litres
-
75
Combined Driving Range
-
938
Electric Consumption
-
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
-
969 km
Range Real World Mixed
-
872 km
Spec
T9 PHEV
Triton Single Cab
Ownership Role
Upcoming South African promotional preview
New vehicle sold through Mitsubishi Motors South Africa
Pricing Role
Announced price not publicly listed
Official South African recommended retail price
Price Zar
-
499990 ZAR
Starting Price
-
499990
Starting Price Zar
-
499990
Spec
T9 PHEV
Triton Single Cab
Seat Material
-
Vinyl
Heated Seats
-
No
Ventilated Seats
-
No
Ambient Lighting
-
No
Steering Wheel Material
-
Urethane
60 40 Split Seat
-
Not Applicable
Driver Seat Adjustment
-
Manual adjustable
Passenger Seat Adjustment
-
Manual adjustable
Seat Trim
-
Commercial vinyl
Spec
T9 PHEV
Triton Single Cab
Climate Control
-
Manual air conditioning
Power Windows
-
No
Keyless Entry
-
No
Push Button Start
-
No
Wireless Charging
-
No
Sunroof
-
No
Electric Tailgate
-
No
Rain Sensing Wipers
-
No
AC Type
-
Manual air conditioning
Spec
T9 PHEV
Triton Single Cab
Infotainment System
-
No factory audio head unit
Apple CarPlay
-
No
Android Auto
-
No
Bluetooth Connectivity
-
No
Number of Speakers
-
2
Digital Instrument Cluster
-
Multi-information display
USB Ports
-
No
Infotainment Screen
-
Not Applicable
Touchscreen
-
Not Applicable
Spec
T9 PHEV
Triton Single Cab
LED Headlamps
-
No
Daytime Running Lamps
-
No
Fog Lamps
-
No
Roof Rails
-
No
Exterior Colour Options
-
White Solid, Blade Silver Metallic, Graphite Grey Metallic
Headlights
-
No
Panoramic Sunroof
-
No
Spec
T9 PHEV
Triton Single Cab
Approach Angle
-
30.4 deg
Departure Angle
-
22.8 deg
Wading Depth
-
Not Applicable
Terrain Modes
-
No
Locking Differential
-
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
-
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
-
23.4 deg
Spec
T9 PHEV
Triton Single Cab
Tyre Size
-
195 R15C
Front Brake Type
-
Ventilated disc
Rear Brake Type
-
Drum
Spare Wheel Type
-
Full-size steel
Wheel Rim Size
-
15-inch steel
Handbrake Type
-
Manual lever
Spec
T9 PHEV
Triton Single Cab
CO2 Emissions
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233 g/km
Spec
T9 PHEV
Triton Single Cab
Service Plan
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5 years / 90,000 km; 10,000 km intervals
Spec
T9 PHEV
Triton Single Cab
Warranty
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5 years / unlimited km
In depth: how these cars differ
This T9 PHEV and Triton Single Cab comparison keeps the exact South African derivatives, lifecycle states, available prices and verified specifications side by side.
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