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.
Renault Triber Express III vs Mitsubishi Triton Double Cab: the short answer
Triton Double Cab has a large lead in Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index over Triber Express III.
Triber Express III starts ZAR 389,991 cheaperTriber Express III from ZAR 249,999 · Triton Double Cab from ZAR 639,990
Five key differences
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Specification
Triber Express III
Triton Double Cab
Maximum Power
Triber Express III53 kW @ 6250 rpm
Triton Double Cab150 kW @ 3500 rpm
Maximum Torque
Triber Express III96 Nm @ 3500 rpm
Triton Double Cab470 Nm @ 1500-2750 rpm
Engine Size
Triber Express III999 cc
Triton Double Cab2442 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Triber Express III18.2 km/l
Triton Double Cab11.9 km/l
Ground Clearance
Triber Express III182 mm
Triton Double Cab228 mm
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Renault Triber Express III
1.0L with Roof Rack
Hagalu editorial rating
4.4/5★★★★★★★★★★
Desk research · Exact variant
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What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Triber Express III
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Fewer listed safety features
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Efficiency
Specification evidence leader
Triton Double Cab
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Stronger listed safety equipment
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
Triber Express III
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Triton Double Cab
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
Triber Express III
Triton Double Cab
Model Introduced Year
2026
2024
Generation
Third-generation South African Triber Express light commercial vehicle, announced 10 April 2026 and retailed separately from the preceding Triber Express generation
Sixth-generation Triton
Facelift History
New Express III generation with updated exterior, digital cluster, eight-inch connected touchscreen and standard reversing camera
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
Panel Van
Double-cab pickup
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
active
Segment
Light Commercial Vehicle
One-ton double-cab pickup
Tare Mass Kg
926 kg
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Vehicle Type
Panel Van
Light commercial vehicle
Spec
Triber Express III
Triton Double Cab
Length
3990 mm
5360 mm
Width
1739 mm
1930 mm
Height
1662 mm
1815 mm
Wheelbase
2636 mm
3130 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
182 mm
228 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
182 mm
195 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
40 l
75 l
Boot/Cargo Space
1500 l
1262 l
Kerb Weight
926 kg
2035 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
1522 kg
3020 kg
Payload Capacity
542 kg
985 kg
Towing Capacity
0 kg
3500 kg
Seating Capacity
2 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
1 rows
2 rows
Doors
5 doors
4 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.0 m
6.35 m
Front Headroom
970 mm
1000 mm
Rear Headroom
Not Applicable
972 mm
Front Legroom
1028 mm
1059 mm
Rear Legroom
Not Applicable
857 mm
Spec
Triber Express III
Triton Double Cab
Engine
1.0-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
2.4-litre Twin Turbocharged Diesel
Engine Code
BR10
4N16
Fuel Type
Petrol
Diesel
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
999 cc
2442 cc
Cylinders
3
4
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Inline
Valves
12
16
Valves per Cylinder
4
4
Aspiration
Naturally Aspirated
Twin Turbocharged
Fuel System
Multi-Point Injection
Common Rail Direct Injection
Compression Ratio
10.5:1
15.2:1
Bore
72.2 mm
86 mm
Stroke
81.3 mm
105.1 mm
Maximum Power
53 kW @ 6250 rpm
150 kW @ 3500 rpm
Maximum Torque
96 Nm @ 3500 rpm
470 Nm @ 1500-2750 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
FWD
4WD
Transmission
5-Speed Manual
6-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
140 km/h
180 km/h
0-100 km/h
17.4 sec
9.4 sec
Quarter Mile
20.5 sec
16.9 sec
Drive Modes
No
Normal, Eco, Gravel, Mud, Sand, Rock, Snow
Launch Control
No
No
Rev Limiter
6500 rpm
4500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio
57.2 kW/tonne
73.7 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
103.7 Nm/tonne
231 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
Triber Express III
Triton Double Cab
Gearbox
5-Speed Manual
6-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
Front Engine, Front-Wheel Drive
Front-engine, selectable four-wheel drive
LSD Available
Not Applicable
Active Limited Slip Differential (brake control)
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Super Select 4WD-II
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Rear differential lock
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
No
Final Drive Ratio
4.73:1
4.272
Number of Gears
5
6
Transmission Type
Manual
Automatic
Clutch Type
Single Plate Dry
Torque converter
Gear Shift Indicator
Standard
Yes
Gear Shift Type
Floor-Mounted Manual
Floor-mounted selector
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
4WD
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
Not Applicable
No
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
No
Gearbox Type
Manual
6-Speed Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
2.566
Low Range
Not Applicable
Yes
Axle Layout
4x2
4x4
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Yes
Transmission Speeds
5
6
Spec
Triber Express III
Triton Double Cab
Claimed Mileage
18.2 km/l
11.9 km/l
City Mileage
14.5 km/l
9.5 km/l
Highway Mileage
21.3 km/l
13.7 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
40 l
75 l
Emission Standard
Euro VIb
Euro 5
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
17 litres l
Auto Start Stop
Not Available
No
Real-world Mileage
18.2 km/l
11.9 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
40
75
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
893
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
923 km
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
83 km
Spec
Triber Express III
Triton Double Cab
Airbags
2
7
ABS
Standard
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Not Available
Yes
Traction Control
Not Available
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Yes
Hill Start Assist
Not Available
Yes
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Yes
ISOFIX Mounts
Not Applicable
Yes
Brake Assist
Not Available
Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Not Available
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Yes
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Standard
Yes
Front Parking Sensors
Not Available
Yes
AEB
Not Available
Yes
BA
Not Available
Yes
Brake Override System
Not Available
Yes
Curtain Airbags
Not Available
Yes
Driver Airbag
Standard
Yes
EBD
Standard
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Yes
Hill Hold
Not Available
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Yes
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Standard
Yes
Seatbelt Reminder
Standard
Yes
Side Airbags
Not Available
Yes
Stability Control
Not Available
Yes
TCS
Not Available
Yes
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Yes
ABS EBD
Standard
Yes
Spec
Triber Express III
Triton Double Cab
Cruise Control
Not Available
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Yes
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
No
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
No
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Available
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Yes
Parking Sensors
Rear Camera
Yes
Rear View Camera
Standard
Yes
360 Degree Camera
Not Available
Yes
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Available
Yes
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
No
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
No
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
Yes
Auto Wipers
Not Available
Yes
Rear Parking Sensors
Not Available
Yes
Reverse Camera
Standard
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Yes
Park Assist
Not Available
No
Around View Monitor
Not Available
Yes
Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
Yes
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Yes
Spec
Triber Express III
Triton Double Cab
Seat Material
Fabric
Leather
Heated Seats
Not Available
No
Ventilated Seats
Not Available
No
Ambient Lighting
Not Available
No
Steering Wheel Material
Urethane
Leather
60 40 Split Seat
Not Applicable
Yes
Driver Seat Adjustment
Manual
Power adjustable
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Manual
Manual adjustable
Seat Trim
Dual-Tone Fabric
Leather-appointed
Spec
Triber Express III
Triton Double Cab
Climate Control
Manual
Dual-zone automatic
Power Windows
Front
Front and rear
Keyless Entry
Remote
Yes
Push Button Start
Not Available
Yes
Wireless Charging
Not Available
Yes
Sunroof
Not Available
No
Electric Tailgate
Not Applicable
No
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Yes
AC Type
Manual
Dual-zone automatic
Spec
Triber Express III
Triton Double Cab
Infotainment System
8-inch Touchscreen
Smartphone-link Display Audio with navigation
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Yes
Android Auto
Standard
Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Yes
Number of Speakers
2
6
Digital Instrument Cluster
Standard
7-inch colour LCD
USB Ports
Standard
Front and rear
Infotainment Screen
8-inch
9-inch
Touchscreen
8-inch
9-inch
Spec
Triber Express III
Triton Double Cab
LED Headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
Standard
Yes
Fog Lamps
Not Available
Yes
Roof Rails
Standard
No
Exterior Colour Options
Ice Cool White, Moonlight Silver, Stealth Black, Cedar Brown, Zanskar Blue
White Solid, White Diamond, Blade Silver Metallic, Graphite Grey Metallic, Impulse Blue Metallic, Yamabuki Orange Metallic
Headlights
Not Available
Yes
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
No
Spec
Triber Express III
Triton Double Cab
Approach Angle
Not Available
30.4 deg
Departure Angle
Not Available
22.8 deg
Wading Depth
Not Available
600 mm
Terrain Modes
Not Applicable
Normal, Eco, Gravel, Mud, Sand, Rock, Snow
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Rear differential lock
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Super Select 4WD-II
Breakover Angle
Not Available
23.4 deg
Spec
Triber Express III
Triton Double Cab
Tyre Size
165/80 R14
265/60 R18
Front Brake Type
Disc
Ventilated disc
Rear Brake Type
Drum
Drum
Spare Wheel Type
Full-Size
Full-size
Wheel Rim Size
14-inch
18-inch metallic black alloy
Handbrake Type
Manual
Manual lever
Spec
Triber Express III
Triton Double Cab
Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut with Coil Spring
Double wishbone with coil spring
Rear Suspension
Torsion Beam with Coil Spring
Elliptic leaf spring
Spec
Triber Express III
Triton Double Cab
CO2 Emissions
131 g/km
220 g/km
Spec
Triber Express III
Triton Double Cab
Service Plan
2 years / 30000 km
5 years / 90,000 km; 10,000 km intervals
Spec
Triber Express III
Triton Double Cab
Ownership Role
factory-listed roof-rack derivative
New vehicle sold through Mitsubishi Motors South Africa
Price Zar
261999 ZAR
959990 ZAR
Pricing Role
top
Official South African recommended retail price
Starting Price
261999
959990
Starting Price Zar
261999
959990
Spec
Triber Express III
Triton Double Cab
Warranty
5 years / 150000 km
5 years / unlimited km
In depth: how these cars differ
This Triber Express III 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: Triber Express III 23 vs Triton Double Cab 75.
Efficiency index: Triber Express III 69 vs Triton Double Cab 47.
Safety-equipment index: Triber Express III 32 vs Triton Double Cab 95.
Practicality index: Triber Express III 64 vs Triton Double Cab 90.
Ownership-cover index: Triber Express III not separately scored 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.
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Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout
Triton Double Cab leads by 33 points
Triton Double Cab has a large lead in Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index over Triber Express III.
Large difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Triton Double Cab
Performance
75/100
Efficiency
47/100
Safety
95/100
Practicality
90/100
Triber Express III
Performance
23/100
Efficiency
69/100
Safety
32/100
Practicality
64/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexMitsubishi Triton Double Cab
leads the specification evidence index with 78 pts
vs 45 pts for Triber Express III
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Triton Double Cab leads. However, Triber Express III may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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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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