Mitsubishi Triton Double Cab vs Foton Tunland V9 Double Cab

A proper head-to-head in South Africa — we cover price, performance, petrol economy, safety and what it'll actually cost you to own each one long term.

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 V9 Double Cab in South Africa

Foton Tunland V9 Double Cab

LTD 4x4 Diesel Mild Hybrid 8-Speed Automatic Current
ZAR 799,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 120 kW 🔧 450 Nm ⛽ 11.11 km/l
Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

Mitsubishi Triton Double Cab vs Foton Tunland V9 Double Cab: the short answer

Triton Double Cab and Tunland V9 Double Cab are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

Triton Double Cab starts ZAR 85,910 cheaper Triton Double Cab from ZAR 639,990 · Tunland V9 Double Cab from ZAR 725,900

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification Triton Double Cab Tunland V9 Double Cab
Maximum Power Triton Double Cab150 kW @ 3500 rpm Tunland V9 Double Cab120 kW @ 3600 rpm
Maximum Torque Triton Double Cab470 Nm @ 1500-2750 rpm Tunland V9 Double Cab450 Nm
Engine Size Triton Double Cab2442 cc Tunland V9 Double Cab2000 cc
Combined Fuel Economy Triton Double Cab11.9 km/l Tunland V9 Double Cab11.11 km/l
Ground Clearance Triton Double Cab228 mm Tunland V9 Double Cab240 mm

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

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

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 Performance Published Practicality

Tunland V9 Double Cab

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

Which One's Right for You?

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

Tunland V9 Double Cab

  • Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec Triton Double Cab Tunland V9 Double Cab
Model Introduced Year 2024 2025
Generation Sixth-generation Triton The current V9 shares the newer 5,617 mm body footprint and uses a rear multi-link coil-spring arrangement.
Facelift History Next-Gen Triton launched in South Africa in November 2024; Bi-Turbo added in 2026. Current South African Tunland V9 range, with no separate facelift identified.
Facelift Launched Since Current specification Not Applicable
Facelift Version Ending Current Not Applicable
Body Style Double-cab pickup Double-cab pickup
Model Year 2026 2026
Production Status active active
Segment One-ton double-cab pickup Full-size double-cab bakkie
Vehicle Type Light commercial vehicle Light commercial vehicle
Spec Triton Double Cab Tunland V9 Double Cab
Length 5360 mm 5617 mm
Width 1930 mm 2000 mm
Height 1815 mm 1910 mm
Wheelbase 3130 mm 3355 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 228 mm 240 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 2305 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 3020 kg 3055 kg
Payload Capacity 985 kg Not Officially Disclosed
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 6.35 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 V9 Double Cab comparison uses the exact South African derivatives selected above. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.

Performance index: Triton Double Cab 75 vs Tunland V9 Double Cab 71.

Efficiency index: Triton Double Cab 47 vs Tunland V9 Double Cab 53.

Safety-equipment index: Triton Double Cab 95 vs Tunland V9 Double Cab 90.

Practicality index: Triton Double Cab 90 vs Tunland V9 Double Cab 84.

Ownership-cover index: Triton Double Cab not separately scored vs Tunland V9 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

Triton Double Cab leads by 2 points

Triton Double Cab and Tunland V9 Double Cab are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

Evidence leader 78 /100
Lead 2 points
Data 83% source coverage
78
#1 Evidence leader

Triton Double Cab

83% source coverage 3 strong categories
Best at Safety 95 Check Efficiency 47
Performance 75
Efficiency 47
Safety 95
Practicality 90
Leads by 2 points
76
#2

Tunland V9 Double Cab

66% source coverage 3 strong categories
Best at Safety 90 Check Efficiency 53
Performance 71
Efficiency 53
Safety 90
Practicality 84
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance Triton Double Cab +4 Efficiency Tunland V9 Double Cab +6 Safety Triton Double Cab +5 Practicality Triton Double Cab +6

Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

Triton Double Cab

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

Tunland V9 Double Cab

Performance 71/100
Efficiency 53/100
Safety 90/100
Practicality 84/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index Mitsubishi Triton Double Cab leads the specification evidence index with 78 pts vs 76 pts for Tunland V9 Double Cab

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Triton Double Cab leads. However, Tunland V9 Double Cab may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

Triton Double Cab vs Tunland V9 Double Cab questions

There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the exact South African derivatives 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.