GWM Tank 500 vs Mitsubishi Triton Double 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.

GWM Tank 500 in South Africa

GWM Tank 500

3.0T Hi4-T Luxury Plug-in Hybrid 9-Speed Automatic Current
ZAR 1,149,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 340 kW 🔧 750 Nm ⛽ 40 km/l
VS
Mitsubishi Triton Double Cab in South Africa

Mitsubishi Triton Double Cab

2.4L Bi-Turbo A/T Diesel 6-Speed Automatic Current
ZAR 959,990 ex-showroom
⚡ 150 kW 🔧 470 Nm ⛽ 11.9 km/l
+ Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

GWM Tank 500 vs Mitsubishi Triton Double Cab: the short answer

Tank 500 has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Triton Double Cab remains close.

Triton Double Cab starts ZAR 509,910 cheaper Tank 500 from ZAR 1,149,900 · Triton Double Cab from ZAR 639,990

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification Tank 500 Triton Double Cab
Maximum Power Tank 500340 kW @ 5500 rpm Triton Double Cab150 kW @ 3500 rpm
Maximum Torque Tank 500750 Nm Triton Double Cab470 Nm @ 1500-2750 rpm
Engine Size Tank 5002999 cc Triton Double Cab2442 cc
Combined Fuel Economy Tank 50040 km/l Triton Double Cab11.9 km/l
Ground Clearance Tank 500224 mm Triton Double Cab228 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.

GWM Tank 500

3.0T Hi4-T Luxury

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 Double Cab

2.4L Bi-Turbo A/T

Hagalu editorial rating
4.3/5

Desk research · Exact variant

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

Tank 500

Strengths
  • More powerful engine output
  • Better fuel efficiency
  • Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
  • Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to: Published Performance Published Efficiency

Triton Double Cab

Strengths
  • Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
  • Lower fuel efficiency
  • Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to: Published Practicality

Which One's Right for You?

Tank 500

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
  • Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
  • Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment

Triton Double Cab

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec Tank 500 Triton Double Cab
360 Degree Camera Yes Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control Yes Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control Yes Yes
Around View Monitor Yes Yes
Attention Assist Yes -
Autonomous Emergency Braking Yes Yes
Automatic High Beam Yes -
Auto Highbeam Yes Yes
Auto Lights Yes -
Auto Park Assist No -
Auto Wipers Yes Yes
Blind Spot Monitoring Yes Yes
Blind Spot Warning Yes Yes
Cruise Control Yes Yes
Driver Fatigue Alert Yes No
Eco Mode Yes -
Emergency Braking Yes -
EV Mode Yes -
Forward Collision Warning Yes Yes
Front Camera Yes -
Lane Departure Warning Yes No
Lane Keep Assist Yes No
Park Assist Yes No
Parking Distance Sensors Front and Rear -
Parking Sensor Front and Rear -
Parking Sensors Front and Rear Yes
Pre-Collision System Yes -
Rain Sensor Wipers Yes -
Rear View Camera Yes Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert Yes Yes
Rear Parking Sensors Yes Yes
Rear View Camera Yes -
Reverse Camera Yes Yes
Reverse Camera Type Yes -
Reversing Camera Yes -
Sport Mode Yes -
Surround View Camera Yes Yes
Traffic Sign Recognition Yes No
Spec Tank 500 Triton Double Cab
4WD Engagement Not Applicable Selectable electronically
4WD Hi Range Not Applicable Yes
4WD Lo Range Not Applicable Yes
4WD Selector Not Applicable Rotary selector
Automatic Shift Paddles Yes No
Axle Layout AWD 4x4
Clutch Type Torque Converter Torque converter
Differential Lock Yes Rear differential lock
Drive Mode Selector 4WD/off-road drive mode support -
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive (Hi4-T Hybrid) 4WD
Drivetrain Layout Front Engine All Wheel Drive Front-engine, selectable four-wheel drive
Engine Position Front Transverse -
Final Drive Ratio 3.73 4.272
Number of Gears 9 6
Gear Shift Indicator Yes Yes
Gear Shift Type Automatic Floor-mounted selector
Gearbox 9-Speed Automatic 6-Speed Automatic
Gearbox Type 9-Speed Automatic 6-Speed Automatic
LSD Available Yes Active Limited Slip Differential (brake control)
Low Range Not Applicable Yes
Paddle Shifters Yes No
Reverse Gear Warning Yes -
Steering Turns Lock to Lock 14.7:1 -
Transfer Case Not Applicable Super Select 4WD-II
Transmission Speeds 9 6
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Front Differential Lock Yes No
Rear Differential Lock Yes Yes
Low Range Ratio Not Applicable 2.566

In depth: how these cars differ

This Tank 500 and Triton Double 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: Tank 500 100 vs Triton Double Cab 75.

Efficiency index: Tank 500 97 vs Triton Double Cab 47.

Safety-equipment index: Tank 500 100 vs Triton Double Cab 95.

Practicality index: Tank 500 83 vs Triton Double Cab 90.

Ownership-cover index: Tank 500 65 vs Triton Double 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

Tank 500 leads by 12 points

Tank 500 has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Triton Double Cab remains close.

Evidence leader 90 /100
Lead 12 points
Data 99% source coverage
90
#1 Evidence leader

Tank 500

99% source coverage 4 strong categories
Best at Performance 100 Check Ownership 65
Performance 100
Efficiency 97
Safety 100
Practicality 83
Ownership 65
Leads by 12 points
78
#2

Triton Double Cab

83% source coverage 3 strong categories
Best at Safety 95 Check Efficiency 47
Performance 75
Efficiency 47
Safety 95
Practicality 90
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance Tank 500 +25 Efficiency Tank 500 +50 Safety Tank 500 +5 Practicality Triton Double Cab +7

Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

Tank 500

Performance 100/100
Efficiency 97/100
Safety 100/100
Practicality 83/100
Ownership 65/100

Triton Double Cab

Performance 75/100
Efficiency 47/100
Safety 95/100
Practicality 90/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index GWM Tank 500 leads the specification evidence index with 90 pts vs 78 pts for Triton Double Cab

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Tank 500 leads. However, Triton Double Cab may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

Tank 500 vs Triton Double 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.