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Ford Territory vs Mitsubishi Triton Single Cab: the short answer
Territory holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Triton Single Cab.
Triton Single Cab starts ZAR 34,910 cheaperTerritory from ZAR 534,900 · Triton Single Cab from ZAR 499,990
Five key differences
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Specification
Territory
Triton Single Cab
Maximum Power
Territory138 kW @ 5200 rpm
Triton Single Cab81 kW @ 4000 rpm
Maximum Torque
Territory318 Nm @ 1750-3000 rpm
Triton Single Cab200 Nm @ 1000-3750 rpm
Engine Size
Territory1799 cc
Triton Single Cab2442 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Territory13.5 km/l
Triton Single Cab12.5 km/l
Ground Clearance
Territory190 mm
Triton Single Cab200 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Independent editorial assessment
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Ford Territory
1.8T Titanium DCT
Hagalu editorial rating
4.1/5★★★★★★★★★★
Desk research · Exact variant
Hagalu Editorial Team ·
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What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Specification evidence leader
Territory
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Efficiency
Triton Single 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?
Territory
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 Single Cab
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
Territory
Triton Single Cab
Model Introduced Year
2024
2024
Generation
First-generation South African Territory, 2026 update
Sixth-generation Triton
Facelift History
2026 South African design and equipment update
Next-Gen Triton launched in South Africa in November 2024.
Facelift Launched Since
2026
Current specification
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
SUV
Single-cab pickup
Color Note
White, Black, Silver, Grey, Blue
-
Dealer Stock Note
Top grade in the South Africa lineup
-
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
active
Segment
SUV
One-ton single-cab pickup
Tare Mass Kg
1705 kg
-
Vehicle Type
SUV
Light commercial vehicle
Spec
Territory
Triton Single Cab
Length
4685 mm
5320 mm
Width
1935 mm
1865 mm
Height
1706 mm
1700 mm
Wheelbase
2726 mm
3130 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
190 mm
200 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
125 mm
185 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 l
75 l
Boot/Cargo Space
448 l
1904 l
Kerb Weight
1705 kg
1625 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2025 kg
2570 kg
Payload Capacity
320 kg
945 kg
Towing Capacity
1310 kg
0 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
2 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
1 rows
Doors
5 doors
2 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.68 m
6.35 m
Front Headroom
997 mm
1007 mm
Rear Headroom
971 mm
Not Applicable
Front Legroom
1034 mm
1059 mm
Rear Legroom
956 mm
Not Applicable
Spec
Territory
Triton Single Cab
Front Track Width
1635 mm
-
Rear Track Width
1635 mm
-
Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut
Double wishbone with coil spring
Rear Suspension
Multi-Link Independent
Heavy-duty elliptic leaf spring
Chassis Type
Monocoque
-
Chassis Material
Monocoque
-
MagneRide Damping
Not Available
-
Spec
Territory
Triton Single Cab
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
-
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
-
Climate Control
Dual-zone automatic climate control
Manual air conditioning
Power Windows
Yes
No
Keyless Entry
Yes
No
Push Button Start
Yes
No
Wireless Charging
No
No
Sunroof
Not Available
No
Electric Tailgate
Yes
No
Rain Sensing Wipers
Yes
No
Boot Space Seats Folded
1422 l
-
Boot Space Seats Folded
1422 l
-
AC Type
Dual-zone automatic climate control
Manual air conditioning
Adaptive Dampers
Not Available
-
Performance Data Logger
Not Available
-
Rev Matching
Not Available
-
Battery Preconditioning
Not Available
-
Bed Extender
Not Available
-
Canopy Fitment
Not Available
-
Diff Lock
Not Available
-
Difflock
Not Available
-
Front Diff Lock
Not Available
-
Intelligent Battery System
Not Available
-
Load Bed Cover
Not Available
-
Load Bed Light
Not Available
-
Load Bed Steps
Not Available
-
Loadbox Depth Mm
Not Available
-
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
-
Loadbox Rope Hooks
Not Available
-
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
Not Available
-
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
-
One Pedal Driving
Not Available
-
Rear Diff Lock
Not Available
-
Rear Electric Motor
Not Available
-
Regenerative Braking Levels
Not Available
-
Source Model Column
territory
-
Sport Plus Mode
Not Available
-
Sports Bar
Not Available
-
Sub Frame
Monocoque
-
Tailgate Damper
Not Available
-
Tailgate Lock
Not Available
-
Tow Bar Type
Not Available
-
Trim Level
top
-
Variant Role
Core range derivative
-
Vehicle To Grid
Not Available
-
Vehicle To Load
Not Available
-
Spec
Territory
Triton Single Cab
Engine
1.8-litre Turbocharged Petrol
2.4-litre Intercooled Turbocharged Diesel
Engine Code
Market-specific engine family
4N16
Fuel Type
Petrol
Diesel
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1799 cc
2442 cc
Cylinders
4
4
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Inline
Valves
16
16
Valves per Cylinder
4
4
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Direct injection
Common Rail Direct Injection
Compression Ratio
10.5:1
15.2:1
Bore
82.0 mm
86 mm
Stroke
94.6 mm
105.1 mm
Maximum Power
138 kW @ 5200 rpm
81 kW @ 4000 rpm
Maximum Torque
318 Nm @ 1750-3000 rpm
200 Nm @ 1000-3750 rpm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Drive Type
RWD
RWD
Transmission
7-Speed DCT
5-Speed Manual
Top Speed
210 km/h
150 km/h
0-100 km/h
7.8 sec
15.5 sec
Quarter Mile
15.5 sec
20.0 sec
Drive Modes
Eco, Comfort, Sport
No
Launch Control
No
No
Rev Limiter
6500 rpm
4500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio
80.9 kW/tonne
49.8 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
186.5 Nm/tonne
123.1 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Electric Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
Territory
Triton Single Cab
Gearbox
7-Speed DCT
5-Speed Manual
Drivetrain Layout
RWD
Front-engine, rear-wheel drive
LSD Available
Not Applicable
No
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
No
No
Paddle Shifters
No
No
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
4.272
Number of Gears
7
5
Transmission Type
Automatic DCT
Manual
Clutch Type
Dual-clutch
Single dry plate
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Yes
Gear Shift Type
Automatic selector
Floor-mounted selector
Drivetrain
RWD
RWD
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Applicable
No
Differential Type Front
Not Available
-
Differential Type Rear
Not Available
-
Front Differential Lock
No
No
Gearbox Type
Automatic DCT
5-Speed Manual
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
Rear driven axle
4x2
Rear Differential Lock
No
No
Transfer Case Guard
Not Available
-
Transmission Speeds
7
5
Spec
Territory
Triton Single Cab
Claimed Mileage
13.5 km/l
12.5 km/l
City Mileage
10.9 km/l
10 km/l
Highway Mileage
15.9 km/l
14.4 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 l
75 l
Emission Standard
Not Applicable
Euro 5
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
No
Real-world Mileage
13.5 km/l
12.5 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
60
75
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
938
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
969 km
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
872 km
Spec
Territory
Triton Single Cab
Airbags
6
2
ABS
Yes
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Yes
Yes
Traction Control
Yes
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
No
Hill Start Assist
Yes
Yes
Child Safety Lock
Yes
No
ISOFIX Mounts
Yes
No
Brake Assist
Yes
Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
No
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Yes
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Yes
Yes
Front Parking Sensors
Yes
No
AEB
Yes
No
BA
Not Available
Yes
Brake Override System
Yes
Yes
Curtain Airbags
Not Available
No
Driver Airbag
Yes
Yes
EBD
Yes
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Yes
Hill Hold
Yes
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
No
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Yes
Yes
Seatbelt Reminder
Yes
Yes
Side Airbags
Not Available
No
Stability Control
Yes
Yes
TCS
Yes
Yes
Knee Airbag
Not Available
No
ABS EBD
Yes
Yes
Spec
Territory
Triton Single Cab
Cruise Control
Not Available
No
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
No
Lane Keep Assist
Yes
No
Lane Departure Warning
Yes
No
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Available
No
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
No
Parking Sensors
Front and rear
No
Rear View Camera
Yes
No
360 Degree Camera
Not Available
No
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Yes
No
Driver Fatigue Alert
Yes
No
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
No
Auto Highbeam
Yes
No
Auto Wipers
Yes
No
EV Mode
Not Available
-
Rear Parking Sensors
Yes
No
Reverse Camera
Yes
No
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
No
Park Assist
Not Available
No
Around View Monitor
Not Available
No
Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
No
Forward Collision Warning
Yes
No
Spec
Territory
Triton Single Cab
Seat Material
Premium fabric upholstery
Vinyl
Heated Seats
No
No
Ventilated Seats
No
No
Ambient Lighting
No
No
Front Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
-
Rear Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
-
Steering Wheel Material
Leather
Urethane
Interior Colour Options
5
-
60 40 Split Seat
Yes
Not Applicable
Driver Seat Adjustment
Manual adjustment
Manual adjustable
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Manual adjustment
Manual adjustable
Interior Courtesy Lamps
Large infotainment display, digital cluster, panoramic sunroof, roomy cabin
-
Interior Colours
5
-
Seat Trim
Premium fabric upholstery
Commercial vinyl
Spec
Territory
Triton Single Cab
Infotainment System
Ford touchscreen infotainment system
No factory audio head unit
Apple CarPlay
Wireless Apple CarPlay
No
Android Auto
Wireless Android Auto
No
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
No
Number of Speakers
6
2
Digital Instrument Cluster
8-inch digital instrument display
Multi-information display
USB Ports
USB-A and USB-C
No
Infotainment Screen Size
10.1
Not Applicable
Infotainment Screen
10.1
Not Applicable
Connected Services
SYNC
-
Touchscreen
10.1
Not Applicable
Spec
Territory
Triton Single Cab
LED Headlamps
Yes
No
Daytime Running Lamps
LED daytime running lights
No
Fog Lamps
Yes
No
Roof Rails
Yes
No
Exterior Colour Options
Multiple Ford South Africa factory exterior colours
White Solid, Blade Silver Metallic, Graphite Grey Metallic
Body Type
SUV
-
Exterior Colour Options
5
-
Headlights
Yes
No
Load Bed Liner
Not Available
-
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
No
Active Exhaust
Not Available
-
Spec
Territory
Triton Single Cab
Approach Angle
Not Available
30.4 deg
Departure Angle
Not Available
22.8 deg
Wading Depth
Not Available
Not Applicable
Terrain Modes
Not Applicable
No
Locking Differential
No
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
Not Available
23.4 deg
Energy Recovery Display
Not Available
-
Front Skid Plate Guard
Not Available
-
Ground Clearance Max
190 mm
-
Ground Clearance Min
190 mm
-
Off Road Descent Control
Not Available
-
Off Road Traction Assist
Not Available
-
Crawl Control
Not Available
-
Rear Skid Plate Guard
Not Available
-
Skid Plates Fuel Tank
Not Available
-
Skid Plates Transfer Case
Not Available
-
Terrain Mode Mud
Not Available
-
Terrain Mode Normal
Not Available
-
Terrain Mode Rock
Not Available
-
Terrain Mode Sand
Not Available
-
Terrain Mode Snow
Not Available
-
Terrain Response System
Not Available
-
Underbody Camera
Not Available
-
Spec
Territory
Triton Single Cab
Tyre Size
Not Available
195 R15C
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Ventilated disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Drum
Spare Wheel Type
T145/80R18
Full-size steel
Wheel Rim Size
Not Available
15-inch steel
Fifth Wheel Prep
Not Available
-
Handbrake Type
Electronic parking brake
Manual lever
Spec
Territory
Triton Single Cab
Warranty Years
4 years / 120 000 km
5 years / unlimited km
Warranty Kilometers
4 years / 120 000 km
5 years / unlimited km
Roadside Assistance
4 years / unlimited km
-
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
5 years / unlimited km
-
Basic Warranty
4 years / 120 000 km
5 years / unlimited km
Roadside Assistance
4 years / unlimited km
-
Warranty
4 years / 120 000 km
5 years / unlimited km
Warranty Roadside Assistance
4 years / unlimited km
-
Spec
Territory
Triton Single Cab
CO2 Emissions
168 g/km
233 g/km
Hybrid System Type
Not Available
-
Fuel Octane Requirement
Petrol
-
Particulate Filter
Not Available
-
Spec
Territory
Triton Single Cab
Service Plan
6 years / 90 000 km
5 years / 90,000 km; 10,000 km intervals
Spec
Territory
Triton Single Cab
Ownership Role
Current flagship derivative
New vehicle sold through Mitsubishi Motors South Africa
Price Zar
643900 ZAR
499990 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current official listed price
Official South African recommended retail price
Starting Price
643900
499990
Starting Price Zar
643900
499990
In depth: how these cars differ
This Territory 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: Territory 63 vs Triton Single Cab 34.
Efficiency index: Territory 53 vs Triton Single Cab 49.
Safety-equipment index: Territory 90 vs Triton Single Cab 32.
Practicality index: Territory 60 vs Triton Single Cab 72.
Ownership-cover index: Territory 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.
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Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout
Territory leads by 21 points
Territory holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Triton Single Cab.
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Territory
Performance
63/100
Efficiency
53/100
Safety
90/100
Practicality
60/100
Triton Single Cab
Performance
34/100
Efficiency
49/100
Safety
32/100
Practicality
72/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexFord Territory
leads the specification evidence index with 67 pts
vs 46 pts for Triton Single Cab
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Territory leads. However, Triton Single Cab may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
Related comparisons
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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.
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