KIA Tasman 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.

KIA Tasman in South Africa

KIA Tasman

2.2D X-Pro 4x4 Double Cab Colour Coded Diesel 8-Speed Automatic Current
ZAR 1,004,999 ex-showroom
⚡ 154 kW 🔧 440 Nm ⛽ 12.8 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

KIA Tasman vs Mitsubishi Triton Double Cab: the short answer

Tasman and Triton Double Cab are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

Triton Double Cab starts ZAR 40,005 cheaper Tasman from ZAR 679,995 · Triton Double Cab from ZAR 639,990

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification Tasman Triton Double Cab
Maximum Power Tasman154 kW @ 3800 rpm Triton Double Cab150 kW @ 3500 rpm
Maximum Torque Tasman440 Nm @ 1750-2750 rpm Triton Double Cab470 Nm @ 1500-2750 rpm
Engine Size Tasman2151 cc Triton Double Cab2442 cc
Combined Fuel Economy Tasman12.8 km/l Triton Double Cab11.9 km/l
Ground Clearance Tasman252 mm Triton Double Cab228 mm

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

Evidence for KIA Tasman 2.2D X-Pro 4x4 Double Cab Colour Coded

Source type: Kia South Africa

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

Specification evidence leader

Tasman

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

Triton Double Cab

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

Which One's Right for You?

Tasman

  • Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures

Triton Double Cab

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
  • Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec Tasman Triton Double Cab
Model Introduced Year 2026 2024
Generation First-generation Kia Tasman; South African retail launch April 2026 Sixth-generation Triton
Facelift History First generation; no facelift Next-Gen Triton launched in South Africa in November 2024; Bi-Turbo added in 2026.
Facelift Launched Since 2026 Current specification
Facelift Version Ending Current Current
Body Style Pickup Double-cab pickup
Body Type Cab Single/extended/double cab as per derivative name -
Color Note Clear White, Aurora Black Pearl, Steel Grey, Gravity Blue, Tasman Orange, X-Pro Matte Green -
Dealer Stock Note Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup -
Drivetrain Note Drive layout derived from the official derivative naming: 2.2D X-Pro 4x4 Double Cab Colour Coded -
Model Year 2026 2026
Production Status active active
Segment Pickup One-ton double-cab pickup
Tare Mass Kg 2085 kg -
Vehicle Type Pickup Light commercial vehicle
Spec Tasman Triton Double Cab
Length 5410 mm 5360 mm
Width 1930 mm 1930 mm
Height 1960 mm 1815 mm
Wheelbase 3270 mm 3130 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 252 mm 228 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) 230 mm 195 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 80 l 75 l
Boot/Cargo Space 1173 l 1262 l
Kerb Weight 2317 kg 2035 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 3250 kg 3020 kg
Payload Capacity 1008 kg 985 kg
Towing Capacity 3500 kg 3500 kg
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Rows 2 rows 2 rows
Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Minimum Turning Radius 6.25 m 6.35 m
Front Headroom 1044 mm 1000 mm
Rear Headroom 1004 mm 972 mm
Front Legroom 1052 mm 1059 mm
Rear Legroom 940 mm 857 mm

In depth: how these cars differ

This Tasman 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: Tasman 72 vs Triton Double Cab 75.

Efficiency index: Tasman 51 vs Triton Double Cab 47.

Safety-equipment index: Tasman 94 vs Triton Double Cab 95.

Practicality index: Tasman 93 vs Triton Double Cab 90.

Ownership-cover index: Tasman 75 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

Tasman leads by 0 points

Tasman and Triton Double Cab are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

Evidence leader 78 /100
Lead 0 points
Data 97% source coverage
78
#1 Evidence leader

Tasman

97% source coverage 4 strong categories
Best at Safety 94 Check Efficiency 51
Performance 72
Efficiency 51
Safety 94
Practicality 93
Ownership 75
Leads by 0 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 Triton Double Cab +3 Efficiency Tasman +4 Safety Triton Double Cab +1 Practicality Tasman +3

Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

Tasman

Performance 72/100
Efficiency 51/100
Safety 94/100
Practicality 93/100
Ownership 75/100

Triton Double Cab

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

What the evidence means

Evidence index KIA Tasman leads the specification evidence index with 78 pts vs 78 pts for Triton Double Cab

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

Tasman 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.