Mitsubishi Triton Double Cab vs Foton Tunland G7 Single 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.

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
VS
Foton Tunland G7 Single Cab in South Africa

Foton Tunland G7 Single Cab

4x2 Hi-Rider Manual Diesel 6-Speed Manual Current
ZAR 329,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 120 kW 🔧 390 Nm
＋ Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

Mitsubishi Triton Double Cab vs Foton Tunland G7 Single Cab: the short answer

Compare the available model information below. Hagalu has withheld a ranked verdict because the selected vehicles do not yet meet the minimum like-for-like source-coverage threshold.

Tunland G7 Single Cab starts ZAR 310,090 cheaper Triton Double Cab from ZAR 639,990 · Tunland G7 Single Cab from ZAR 329,900

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification Triton Double Cab Tunland G7 Single Cab
Maximum Power Triton Double Cab150 kW @ 3500 rpm Tunland G7 Single Cab120 kW
Maximum Torque Triton Double Cab470 Nm @ 1500-2750 rpm Tunland G7 Single Cab390 Nm
Engine Size Triton Double Cab2442 cc Tunland G7 Single Cab2000 cc
Combined Fuel Economy Triton Double Cab11.9 km/l Tunland G7 Single CabNot Officially Disclosed
Ground Clearance Triton Double Cab228 mm Tunland G7 Single Cab210 mm

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

Independent editorial assessment

Hagalu editorial ratings

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Mitsubishi Triton Double Cab

2.4L Bi-Turbo A/T

Hagalu editorial rating
4.3/5

Desk research · Exact variant

Hagalu Editorial Team ·

Editorial assessment, not a customer rating. Not road-tested for this review.

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Foton Tunland G7 Single Cab

4x2 Hi-Rider Manual

Hagalu editorial rating
4.0/5

Desk research · Exact variant

Hagalu Editorial Team ·

Editorial assessment, not a customer rating. Not road-tested for this review.

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Not yet rated means a complete review is not published; it does not mean the vehicle scored zero. Read the rating methodology.

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec Triton Double Cab Tunland G7 Single Cab
Model Introduced Year 2024 2024
Generation Sixth-generation Triton Current 5,340 mm Tunland G7 single cab on a 3,110 mm wheelbase with rear leaf springs.
Facelift History Next-Gen Triton launched in South Africa in November 2024; Bi-Turbo added in 2026. Current South African Tunland G7 Single Cab range, with no separate facelift identified.
Facelift Launched Since Current specification Not Applicable
Facelift Version Ending Current Not Applicable
Body Style Double-cab pickup Single-cab pickup
Model Year 2026 2026
Production Status active active
Segment One-ton double-cab pickup One-tonne single-cab bakkie
Vehicle Type Light commercial vehicle Light commercial vehicle
Spec Triton Double Cab Tunland G7 Single Cab
Length 5360 mm 5340 mm
Width 1930 mm 1940 mm
Height 1815 mm 1870 mm
Wheelbase 3130 mm 3110 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 228 mm 210 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) 195 mm Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity 75 l 76 l
Boot/Cargo Space 1262 l Not Officially Disclosed
Kerb Weight 2035 kg 1800 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 3020 kg 2980 kg
Payload Capacity 985 kg Not Officially Disclosed
Towing Capacity 3500 kg 3000 kg
Seating Capacity 5 seats 2 seats
Number of Rows 2 rows 1 rows
Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Minimum Turning Radius 6.35 m Not Officially Disclosed
Front Headroom 1000 mm Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Headroom 972 mm Not Officially Disclosed
Front Legroom 1059 mm Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Legroom 857 mm Not Officially Disclosed

In depth: how these cars differ

This Triton Double Cab and Tunland G7 Single Cab comparison brings together local model information and available derivatives for South Africa. Prices and specifications appear only where they have been recorded for this market.

Hagalu has withheld an overall score because at least one selected vehicle does not yet have four comparable categories and 50% weighted source coverage. Missing catalogue evidence is not replaced with a neutral score or a guessed value.

Use the key-spec and full-spec tables to compare the fields that are confirmed. For a purchase decision, verify current availability, exact derivative equipment, finance, insurance and ownership cover with the relevant manufacturer or authorised retailer.

Specification Score Withheld

Hagalu does not turn missing specifications into neutral scores or guessed values.

Fail closed

Score withheld: fewer than four comparable categories or less than 50% weighted source coverage for at least one vehicle.

Use the verified key-spec and full-spec tables on this page. A ranked index will appear only after every selected vehicle has source-backed data in at least four categories and reaches 50% weighted coverage.

What the evidence means

No overall winner is declared because the selected vehicles do not yet meet Hagalu's minimum like-for-like source-coverage threshold. Compare the confirmed rows and verify the exact derivative before buying.

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Triton Double Cab vs Tunland G7 Single 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.