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LDV Terron 9 vs Mitsubishi Triton Single Cab: the short answer
Terron 9 has a large lead in Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index over Triton Single Cab.
Triton Single Cab starts ZAR 279,910 cheaperTerron 9 from ZAR 779,900 · Triton Single Cab from ZAR 499,990
Five key differences
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Specification
Terron 9
Triton Single Cab
Maximum Power
Terron 9163 kW @ 4000 rpm
Triton Single Cab81 kW @ 4000 rpm
Maximum Torque
Terron 9520 Nm @ 1500-2400 rpm
Triton Single Cab200 Nm @ 1000-3750 rpm
Engine Size
Terron 92498 cc
Triton Single Cab2442 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Terron 912.66 km/l
Triton Single Cab12.5 km/l
Ground Clearance
Terron 9220 mm
Triton Single Cab200 mm
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LDV Terron 9
Terron 9 Flagship
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What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Specification evidence leader
Terron 9
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 PerformancePublished EfficiencyPublished 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?
Terron 9
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
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Spec
Terron 9
Triton Single Cab
Model Introduced Year
2025
2024
Generation
Current South African Terron 9 generation.
Sixth-generation Triton
Facelift History
No later South African facelift is published.
Next-Gen Triton launched in South Africa in November 2024.
Facelift Launched Since
2025
Current specification
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
Five-seat double-cab pickup
Single-cab pickup
Model Year
2025
2026
Production Status
active
active
Segment
Pickup
One-ton single-cab pickup
Vehicle Type
Pickup
Light commercial vehicle
Spec
Terron 9
Triton Single Cab
Length
5500 mm
5320 mm
Width
1997 mm
1865 mm
Height
1874 mm
1700 mm
Wheelbase
3300 mm
3130 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
220 mm
200 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
Not Officially Disclosed
185 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
75 l
Boot/Cargo Space
1344 l
1904 l
Kerb Weight
2440 kg
1625 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
3300 kg
2570 kg
Payload Capacity
860 kg
945 kg
Towing Capacity
3500 kg
0 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
2 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
1 rows
Doors
4 doors
2 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
6.7 m
6.35 m
Front Headroom
1030 mm
1007 mm
Rear Headroom
1010 mm
Not Applicable
Front Legroom
1065 mm
1059 mm
Rear Legroom
965 mm
Not Applicable
Spec
Terron 9
Triton Single Cab
Engine
2.5L turbo diesel
2.4-litre Intercooled Turbocharged Diesel
Engine Code
SC25R
4N16
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
2498 cc
2442 cc
Cylinders
4
4
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Inline
Valves
16
16
Valves per Cylinder
4
4
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Common-rail direct injection
Common Rail Direct Injection
Compression Ratio
15.5:1
15.2:1
Bore
92 mm
86 mm
Stroke
94 mm
105.1 mm
Maximum Power
163 kW @ 4000 rpm
81 kW @ 4000 rpm
Maximum Torque
520 Nm @ 1500-2400 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
4WD
RWD
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
5-Speed Manual
Top Speed
180 km/h
150 km/h
0-100 km/h
11.5 sec
15.5 sec
Quarter Mile
18.1 sec
20.0 sec
Drive Modes
Eco, Normal, Sport
No
Launch Control
No
No
Rev Limiter
4500 rpm
4500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio
66.80 kW/tonne
49.8 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
213.11 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
Terron 9
Triton Single Cab
Gearbox
8-speed automatic
5-Speed Manual
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine four-wheel drive
Front-engine, rear-wheel drive
LSD Available
Electronic traction management
No
Transfer Case
Dual-range 4WD
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Rear
No
Paddle Shifters
Standard
No
Final Drive Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
4.272
Number of Gears
8
5
Transmission Type
Torque-converter automatic
Manual
Clutch Type
Torque converter
Single dry plate
Gear Shift Indicator
Standard
Yes
Gear Shift Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Floor-mounted selector
Drivetrain
4WD
RWD
4WD Engagement
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Standard
No
Front Differential Lock
Not Available
No
Gearbox Type
Automatic
5-Speed Manual
Low Range Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Low Range
Standard
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
Four-wheel drive
4x2
Rear Differential Lock
Standard
No
Transmission Speeds
8
5
Spec
Terron 9
Triton Single Cab
Claimed Mileage
12.66 km/l
12.5 km/l
City Mileage
10.2 km/l
10 km/l
Highway Mileage
14.29 km/l
14.4 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
80 l
75 l
Emission Standard
Euro 6
Euro 5
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Real-world Mileage
12.66 km/l
12.5 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
80
75
Combined Driving Range
1012.66
938
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Officially Disclosed
969 km
Range Real World Mixed
879.12 km
872 km
Spec
Terron 9
Triton Single Cab
Airbags
7
2
ABS
Standard
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Yes
Traction Control
Standard
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Standard
No
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Yes
Child Safety Lock
Standard
No
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
No
Brake Assist
Standard
Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
No
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Yes
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Front Parking Sensors
Standard
No
AEB
Standard
No
BA
Standard
Yes
Brake Override System
Yes
Yes
Curtain Airbags
Standard
No
Driver Airbag
Standard
Yes
EBD
Standard
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Yes
Hill Hold
Standard
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
No
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Seatbelt Reminder
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Side Airbags
Standard
No
Stability Control
Standard
Yes
TCS
Standard
Yes
Knee Airbag
Not Available
No
ABS EBD
Standard
Yes
Spec
Terron 9
Triton Single Cab
Cruise Control
Standard
No
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
No
Lane Keep Assist
Standard
No
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
No
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard
No
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
No
Parking Sensors
Standard
No
Rear View Camera
Standard
No
360 Degree Camera
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Standard
No
Driver Fatigue Alert
Standard
No
Traffic Sign Recognition
Standard
No
Auto Highbeam
Standard
No
Auto Wipers
Standard
No
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
No
Reverse Camera
Standard
No
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
No
Park Assist
Not Available
No
Around View Monitor
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Blind Spot Warning
Standard
No
Forward Collision Warning
Standard
No
Spec
Terron 9
Triton Single Cab
Seat Material
Leather
Vinyl
Heated Seats
Standard
No
Ventilated Seats
Standard
No
Ambient Lighting
Standard
No
Steering Wheel Material
Leather
Urethane
60 40 Split Seat
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Driver Seat Adjustment
Electric
Manual adjustable
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Electric
Manual adjustable
Seat Trim
Leather
Commercial vinyl
Spec
Terron 9
Triton Single Cab
Climate Control
Dual-zone automatic
Manual air conditioning
Power Windows
Standard
No
Keyless Entry
Standard
No
Push Button Start
Standard
No
Wireless Charging
Standard
No
Sunroof
Standard
No
Electric Tailgate
Standard
No
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
No
AC Type
Dual-zone automatic
Manual air conditioning
Spec
Terron 9
Triton Single Cab
Infotainment System
12.3-inch touchscreen
No factory audio head unit
Apple CarPlay
Standard
No
Android Auto
Standard
No
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
No
Number of Speakers
8
2
Digital Instrument Cluster
12.3
Multi-information display
USB Ports
Standard
No
Infotainment Screen
12.3
Not Applicable
Touchscreen
12.3
Not Applicable
Spec
Terron 9
Triton Single Cab
LED Headlamps
Standard
No
Daytime Running Lamps
LED
No
Fog Lamps
Standard
No
Roof Rails
Not Available
No
Exterior Colour Options
Not Officially Disclosed
White Solid, Blade Silver Metallic, Graphite Grey Metallic
Headlights
Standard
No
Panoramic Sunroof
Standard
No
Spec
Terron 9
Triton Single Cab
Approach Angle
29 deg
30.4 deg
Departure Angle
25 deg
22.8 deg
Wading Depth
550 mm
Not Applicable
Terrain Modes
Snow; Mud; Sand
No
Locking Differential
Standard
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
22 deg
23.4 deg
Spec
Terron 9
Triton Single Cab
Tyre Size
275/55 R20
195 R15C
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Ventilated disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Drum
Spare Wheel Type
Full-size spare
Full-size steel
Wheel Rim Size
20
15-inch steel
Handbrake Type
Electronic parking brake
Manual lever
Spec
Terron 9
Triton Single Cab
Front Suspension
Double wishbone independent
Double wishbone with coil spring
Rear Suspension
Multi-link independent
Heavy-duty elliptic leaf spring
Spec
Terron 9
Triton Single Cab
CO2 Emissions
208 g/km
233 g/km
Spec
Terron 9
Triton Single Cab
Service Plan
5 years / 100000 km
5 years / 90,000 km; 10,000 km intervals
Spec
Terron 9
Triton Single Cab
Ownership Role
Passenger/utility vehicle
New vehicle sold through Mitsubishi Motors South Africa
Price Zar
849900 ZAR
499990 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current go-live price
Official South African recommended retail price
Starting Price
849900
499990
Starting Price Zar
849900
499990
Spec
Terron 9
Triton Single Cab
Warranty
5 years / 200000 km
5 years / unlimited km
In depth: how these cars differ
This Terron 9 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: Terron 9 76 vs Triton Single Cab 34.
Efficiency index: Terron 9 50 vs Triton Single Cab 49.
Safety-equipment index: Terron 9 99 vs Triton Single Cab 32.
Practicality index: Terron 9 88 vs Triton Single Cab 72.
Ownership-cover index: Terron 9 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
Terron 9 leads by 34 points
Terron 9 has a large lead in Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index over Triton Single Cab.
Large difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Terron 9
Performance
76/100
Efficiency
50/100
Safety
99/100
Practicality
88/100
Triton Single Cab
Performance
34/100
Efficiency
49/100
Safety
32/100
Practicality
72/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexLDV Terron 9
leads the specification evidence index with 80 pts
vs 46 pts for Triton Single Cab
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Terron 9 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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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.
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