Mitsubishi Triton Double Cab vs BAIC X55 Plus

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
BAIC X55 Plus in South Africa

BAIC X55 Plus

Dynamic Petrol 7-Speed DCT Current
ZAR 429,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 138 kW 🔧 305 Nm ⛽ 12.99 km/l
+ Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

Mitsubishi Triton Double Cab vs BAIC X55 Plus: the short answer

Triton Double Cab has a modest catalogue-index lead, while X55 Plus remains close.

X55 Plus starts ZAR 210,090 cheaper Triton Double Cab from ZAR 639,990 · X55 Plus from ZAR 429,900

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification Triton Double Cab X55 Plus
Maximum Power Triton Double Cab150 kW @ 3500 rpm X55 Plus138 kW
Maximum Torque Triton Double Cab470 Nm @ 1500-2750 rpm X55 Plus305 Nm
Engine Size Triton Double Cab2442 cc X55 Plus1498 cc
Combined Fuel Economy Triton Double Cab11.9 km/l X55 Plus12.99 km/l
Ground Clearance Triton Double Cab228 mm X55 PlusNot Officially Disclosed

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

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

Read the review and score breakdown

BAIC X55 Plus

Dynamic

Hagalu editorial rating
4.0/5

Desk research · Exact variant

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

Read the review and score breakdown

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

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

X55 Plus

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

X55 Plus

  • Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec Triton Double Cab X55 Plus
Model Introduced Year 2024 2024
Generation Sixth-generation Triton Current upgraded X55 Plus generation for South Africa, mechanically based around BAIC's Magic Core 1.5T engine, DCT380 seven-speed dual-clutch transmission and front-wheel drive.
Facelift History Next-Gen Triton launched in South Africa in November 2024; Bi-Turbo added in 2026. The original X55 arrived locally in 2022. BAIC launched the upgraded X55 Plus in August 2024 with revised exterior details, a full-black interior, updated wheel and exhaust treatment, and additional connectivity features.
Facelift Launched Since Current specification 2024
Facelift Version Ending Current Current
Body Style Double-cab pickup Five-door compact SUV
Model Year 2026 2024
Production Status active active
Segment One-ton double-cab pickup Compact SUV
Vehicle Type Light commercial vehicle SUV
Spec Triton Double Cab X55 Plus
Length 5360 mm 4620 mm
Width 1930 mm 1886 mm
Height 1815 mm 1680 mm
Wheelbase 3130 mm 2735 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 228 mm Not Officially Disclosed
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) 195 mm 160 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 75 l 53 l
Boot/Cargo Space 1262 l 350 l
Kerb Weight 2035 kg 1480 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 3020 kg 1970 kg
Payload Capacity 985 kg 490 kg
Towing Capacity 3500 kg Not Officially Disclosed
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Rows 2 rows 2 rows
Doors 4 doors 5 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 X55 Plus 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: Triton Double Cab 75 vs X55 Plus 62.

Efficiency index: Triton Double Cab 47 vs X55 Plus 53.

Safety-equipment index: Triton Double Cab 95 vs X55 Plus 88.

Practicality index: Triton Double Cab 90 vs X55 Plus 55.

Ownership-cover index: Triton Double Cab not separately scored vs X55 Plus 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 13 points

Triton Double Cab has a modest catalogue-index lead, while X55 Plus remains close.

Evidence leader 78 /100
Lead 13 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 13 points
65
#2

X55 Plus

68% source coverage 1 strong categories
Best at Safety 88 Check Efficiency 53
Performance 62
Efficiency 53
Safety 88
Practicality 55
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance Triton Double Cab +13 Efficiency X55 Plus +6 Safety Triton Double Cab +7 Practicality Triton Double Cab +35

Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

Triton Double Cab

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

X55 Plus

Performance 62/100
Efficiency 53/100
Safety 88/100
Practicality 55/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index Mitsubishi Triton Double Cab leads the specification evidence index with 78 pts vs 65 pts for X55 Plus

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Triton Double Cab leads. However, X55 Plus may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

Triton Double Cab vs X55 Plus 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.