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 vs JAC X200 Double Cab: the short answer
Triton Double Cab has a modest catalogue-index lead, while X200 Double Cab remains close.
X200 Double Cab starts ZAR 280,090 cheaperTriton Double Cab from ZAR 639,990 · X200 Double Cab from ZAR 359,900
Five key differences
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Specification
Triton Double Cab
X200 Double Cab
Maximum Power
Triton Double Cab150 kW @ 3500 rpm
X200 Double Cab80 kW @ 3600 rpm
Maximum Torque
Triton Double Cab470 Nm @ 1500-2750 rpm
X200 Double Cab240 Nm @ 1800-2000 rpm
Engine Size
Triton Double Cab2442 cc
X200 Double Cab2771 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Triton Double Cab11.9 km/l
X200 Double Cab12.5 km/l
Ground Clearance
Triton Double Cab228 mm
X200 Double Cab170 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Independent editorial assessment
Hagalu editorial ratings
When a variant is selected, its rating out of five applies only to that exact derivative; a model-range review is not inherited. Editorial ratings are separate from the Specification Evidence Index out of 100 and are not customer ratings.
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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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 PerformancePublished Practicality
X200 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
X200 Double Cab
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
Triton Double Cab
X200 Double Cab
Model Introduced Year
2024
2026
Generation
Sixth-generation Triton
Current South African X200 Double Cab range verified on 7 September 2026
Facelift History
Next-Gen Triton launched in South Africa in November 2024; Bi-Turbo added in 2026.
No later South African facelift was identified in the current official model and brochure material
Facelift Launched Since
Current specification
Not Applicable
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Not Applicable
Body Style
Double-cab pickup
Forward-cab double cab
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
active
Segment
One-ton double-cab pickup
Forward-cab light commercial vehicle
Vehicle Type
Light commercial vehicle
Light commercial vehicle
Spec
Triton Double Cab
X200 Double Cab
Length
5360 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Width
1930 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Height
1815 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Wheelbase
3130 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Ground Clearance (Default)
228 mm
170 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
195 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity
75 l
65 l
Boot/Cargo Space
1262 l
Not Officially Disclosed
Kerb Weight
2035 kg
1760 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
3020 kg
3030 kg
Payload Capacity
985 kg
1300 kg
Towing Capacity
3500 kg
1250 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
6 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
Not Officially Disclosed
Doors
4 doors
Not Officially Disclosed
Minimum Turning Radius
6.35 m
5.75 m
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
Spec
Triton Double Cab
X200 Double Cab
Engine
2.4-litre Twin Turbocharged Diesel
2.8-litre Intercooled Turbocharged Diesel
Engine Code
4N16
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
2442 cc
2771 cc
Cylinders
4
4
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves
16
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
4
Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
Twin Turbocharged
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Common Rail Direct Injection
Direct injection
Compression Ratio
15.2:1
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
86 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
105.1 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
150 kW @ 3500 rpm
80 kW @ 3600 rpm
Maximum Torque
470 Nm @ 1500-2750 rpm
240 Nm @ 1800-2000 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
6-Speed Automatic
5-Speed Manual
Top Speed
180 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
0-100 km/h
9.4 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
16.9 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Normal, Eco, Gravel, Mud, Sand, Rock, Snow
Not Officially Disclosed
Launch Control
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
4500 rpm
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
73.7 kW/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
231 Nm/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
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
Triton Double Cab
X200 Double Cab
Gearbox
6-Speed Automatic
5-speed manual
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine, selectable four-wheel drive
RWD
LSD Available
Active Limited Slip Differential (brake control)
Not Officially Disclosed
Transfer Case
Super Select 4WD-II
Not Officially Disclosed
Differential Lock
Rear differential lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Paddle Shifters
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Final Drive Ratio
4.272
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Gears
6
5
Transmission Type
Automatic
Manual
Clutch Type
Torque converter
Not Officially Disclosed
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Gear Shift Type
Floor-mounted selector
Not Officially Disclosed
Drivetrain
4WD
RWD
4WD Engagement
Selectable electronically
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD Hi Range
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD Lo Range
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD Selector
Rotary selector
Not Officially Disclosed
Automatic Shift Paddles
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Differential Lock
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Gearbox Type
6-Speed Automatic
5-speed manual
Low Range Ratio
2.566
Not Officially Disclosed
Low Range
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Axle Layout
4x4
4x2
Rear Differential Lock
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Transmission Speeds
6
5
Spec
Triton Double Cab
X200 Double Cab
Claimed Mileage
11.9 km/l
12.5 km/l
City Mileage
9.5 km/l
8.5 km/l
Highway Mileage
13.7 km/l
11.5 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
75 l
65 l
Emission Standard
Euro 5
Euro 2
AdBlue Tank Capacity
17 litres l
Not Officially Disclosed
Auto Start Stop
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Real-world Mileage
11.9 km/l
12.5 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
75
65
Combined Driving Range
893
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
923 km
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
83 km
Not Applicable
Spec
Triton Double Cab
X200 Double Cab
Airbags
7
Not Officially Disclosed
ABS
Yes
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Traction Control
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Hill Descent Control
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Hill Start Assist
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
ISOFIX Mounts
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Brake Assist
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Parking Sensors
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
AEB
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
BA
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Brake Override System
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Curtain Airbags
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Driver Airbag
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
EBD
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Hill Hold
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Seatbelt Reminder
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Side Airbags
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Stability Control
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
TCS
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Knee Airbag
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
ABS EBD
Yes
Yes
Spec
Triton Double Cab
X200 Double Cab
Cruise Control
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Lane Keep Assist
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Lane Departure Warning
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Blind Spot Monitoring
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Parking Sensors
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear View Camera
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
360 Degree Camera
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Driver Fatigue Alert
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Traffic Sign Recognition
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Auto Highbeam
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Auto Wipers
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Parking Sensors
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Reverse Camera
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Park Assist
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Around View Monitor
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Blind Spot Warning
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Forward Collision Warning
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Triton Double Cab
X200 Double Cab
Seat Material
Leather
Synthetic leather
Heated Seats
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Ventilated Seats
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Ambient Lighting
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Steering Wheel Material
Leather
Not Officially Disclosed
60 40 Split Seat
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Driver Seat Adjustment
Power adjustable
Not Officially Disclosed
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Manual adjustable
Not Officially Disclosed
Seat Trim
Leather-appointed
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Triton Double Cab
X200 Double Cab
Climate Control
Dual-zone automatic
Air conditioner
Power Windows
Front and rear
Not Officially Disclosed
Keyless Entry
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Push Button Start
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Wireless Charging
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Sunroof
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Electric Tailgate
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Rain Sensing Wipers
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
AC Type
Dual-zone automatic
Air conditioner
Spec
Triton Double Cab
X200 Double Cab
Infotainment System
Smartphone-link Display Audio with navigation
Not Officially Disclosed
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Android Auto
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Yes
Number of Speakers
6
Not Officially Disclosed
Digital Instrument Cluster
7-inch colour LCD
Not Officially Disclosed
USB Ports
Front and rear
USB
Infotainment Screen
9-inch
Not Officially Disclosed
Touchscreen
9-inch
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Triton Double Cab
X200 Double Cab
LED Headlamps
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Daytime Running Lamps
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Fog Lamps
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Roof Rails
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Exterior Colour Options
White Solid, White Diamond, Blade Silver Metallic, Graphite Grey Metallic, Impulse Blue Metallic, Yamabuki Orange Metallic
Not Officially Disclosed
Headlights
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Panoramic Sunroof
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Triton Double Cab
X200 Double Cab
Approach Angle
30.4 deg
Not Officially Disclosed
Departure Angle
22.8 deg
Not Officially Disclosed
Wading Depth
600 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Terrain Modes
Normal, Eco, Gravel, Mud, Sand, Rock, Snow
Not Officially Disclosed
Locking Differential
Rear differential lock
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD System Type
Super Select 4WD-II
Not Officially Disclosed
Breakover Angle
23.4 deg
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Triton Double Cab
X200 Double Cab
Tyre Size
265/60 R18
195/70 R15C
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Disc
Rear Brake Type
Drum
Drum
Spare Wheel Type
Full-size
Steel spare
Wheel Rim Size
18-inch metallic black alloy
15
Handbrake Type
Manual lever
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Triton Double Cab
X200 Double Cab
Front Suspension
Double wishbone with coil spring
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Suspension
Elliptic leaf spring
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Triton Double Cab
X200 Double Cab
CO2 Emissions
220 g/km
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Triton Double Cab
X200 Double Cab
Service Plan
5 years / 90,000 km; 10,000 km intervals
5 years / 100,000 km
Spec
Triton Double Cab
X200 Double Cab
Ownership Role
New vehicle sold through Mitsubishi Motors South Africa
Current South African forward-cab double cab derivative
Price Zar
959990 ZAR
409900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Official South African recommended retail price
Current official suggested retail price, vat included
Starting Price
959990
409900
Starting Price Zar
959990
409900
Spec
Triton Double Cab
X200 Double Cab
Warranty
5 years / unlimited km
7 years / 200,000 km
In depth: how these cars differ
This Triton Double Cab and X200 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.
Ownership-cover index: Triton Double Cab not separately scored vs X200 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 14 points
Triton Double Cab has a modest catalogue-index lead, while X200 Double Cab remains close.
Moderate 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
X200 Double Cab
Performance
44/100
Efficiency
54/100
Safety
88/100
Practicality
69/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexMitsubishi Triton Double Cab
leads the specification evidence index with 78 pts
vs 64 pts for X200 Double Cab
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Triton Double Cab leads. However, X200 Double 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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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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