Mitsubishi Triton Double Cab vs Mitsubishi Triton Single 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

2.4L Bi-Turbo A/T Diesel 6-Speed Automatic Current

ZAR 959,990 ex-showroom

⚡ 150 kW 🔧 470 Nm ⛽ 11.9 km/l

Mitsubishi Triton Single Cab

2.4L 4x2 GL M/T Diesel 5-Speed Manual Current

ZAR 499,990 ex-showroom

⚡ 81 kW 🔧 200 Nm ⛽ 12.5 km/l

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Decision summary

Mitsubishi Triton Double Cab vs Mitsubishi Triton Single Cab: the short answer

Triton Double Cab has a large lead in Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index over Triton Single Cab.

Triton Single Cab starts ZAR 140,000 cheaper Triton Double Cab from ZAR 639,990 · Triton Single Cab from ZAR 499,990

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives

Specification	Triton Double Cab	Triton Single Cab
Maximum Power	Triton Double Cab150 kW @ 3500 rpm	Triton Single Cab81 kW @ 4000 rpm
Maximum Torque	Triton Double Cab470 Nm @ 1500-2750 rpm	Triton Single Cab200 Nm @ 1000-3750 rpm
Engine Size	Triton Double Cab2442 cc	Triton Single Cab2442 cc
Combined Fuel Economy	Triton Double Cab11.9 km/l	Triton Single Cab12.5 km/l
Ground Clearance	Triton Double Cab228 mm	Triton Single Cab200 mm

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

Evidence for Mitsubishi Triton Double Cab 2.4L Bi-Turbo A/T

Source type: Mitsubishi Motors South Africa

Evidence for Mitsubishi Triton Single Cab 2.4L 4x2 GL M/T

Source type: Mitsubishi Motors South Africa

Model imagery

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Mitsubishi Triton Double Cab

Mitsubishi Triton Double Cab exterior view 2 for South African vehicle comparison — Current Mitsubishi Triton Double Cab exterior view 2.

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Mitsubishi Triton Double Cab interior view 1 for South African vehicle comparison — Current Mitsubishi Triton Double Cab interior view 1.

Mitsubishi Triton Double Cab interior view 2 for South African vehicle comparison — Current Mitsubishi Triton Double Cab interior view 2.

Mitsubishi Triton Double Cab interior view 3 for South African vehicle comparison — Current Mitsubishi Triton Double Cab interior view 3.

Mitsubishi Triton Double Cab interior view 4 for South African vehicle comparison — Current Mitsubishi Triton Double Cab interior view 4.

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Mitsubishi Triton Single Cab

Mitsubishi Triton Single Cab exterior view 2 for South African vehicle comparison — Current Mitsubishi Triton Single Cab exterior view 2.

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Mitsubishi Triton Single Cab exterior view 3 for South African vehicle comparison — Current Mitsubishi Triton Single Cab exterior view 3.

Mitsubishi Triton Single Cab exterior view 4 for South African vehicle comparison — Current Mitsubishi Triton Single Cab exterior view 4.

Mitsubishi Triton Single Cab exterior view 5 for South African vehicle comparison — Current Mitsubishi Triton Single Cab exterior view 5.

Mitsubishi Triton Single Cab interior view 1 for South African vehicle comparison — Current Mitsubishi Triton Single Cab interior view 1.

Mitsubishi Triton Single Cab interior view 2 for South African vehicle comparison — Current Mitsubishi Triton Single Cab interior view 2.

Mitsubishi Triton Single Cab interior view 3 for South African vehicle comparison — Current Mitsubishi Triton Single Cab interior view 3.

Mitsubishi Triton Single Cab interior view 4 for South African vehicle comparison — Current Mitsubishi Triton Single Cab interior view 4.

Mitsubishi Triton Single Cab interior view 5 for South African vehicle comparison — Current Mitsubishi Triton Single Cab interior view 5.

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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 Performance Published Practicality

Triton Single 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

Triton Single Cab

Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec	Triton Double Cab	Triton Single Cab
Model Introduced Year	2024	2024
Generation	Sixth-generation Triton	Sixth-generation Triton
Facelift History	Next-Gen Triton launched in South Africa in November 2024; Bi-Turbo added in 2026.	Next-Gen Triton launched in South Africa in November 2024.
Facelift Launched Since	Current specification	Current specification
Facelift Version Ending	Current	Current
Body Style	Double-cab pickup	Single-cab pickup
Model Year	2026	2026
Production Status	active	active
Segment	One-ton double-cab pickup	One-ton single-cab pickup
Vehicle Type	Light commercial vehicle	Light commercial vehicle

Spec	Triton Double Cab	Triton Single Cab
Length	5360 mm	5320 mm
Width	1930 mm	1865 mm
Height	1815 mm	1700 mm
Wheelbase	3130 mm	3130 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)	228 mm	200 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)	195 mm	185 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	75 l	75 l
Boot/Cargo Space	1262 l	1904 l
Kerb Weight	2035 kg	1625 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)	3020 kg	2570 kg
Payload Capacity	985 kg	945 kg
Towing Capacity	3500 kg	0 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	6.35 m
Front Headroom	1000 mm	1007 mm
Rear Headroom	972 mm	Not Applicable
Front Legroom	1059 mm	1059 mm
Rear Legroom	857 mm	Not Applicable

Spec	Triton Double Cab	Triton Single Cab
Engine	2.4-litre Twin Turbocharged Diesel	2.4-litre Intercooled Turbocharged Diesel
Engine Code	4N16	4N16
Fuel Type	Diesel	Diesel
Hybrid System	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Engine Displacement	2442 cc	2442 cc
Cylinders	4	4
Cylinder Layout	Inline	Inline
Valves	16	16
Valves per Cylinder	4	4
Aspiration	Twin Turbocharged	Turbocharged
Fuel System	Common Rail Direct Injection	Common Rail Direct Injection
Compression Ratio	15.2:1	15.2:1
Bore	86 mm	86 mm
Stroke	105.1 mm	105.1 mm
Maximum Power	150 kW @ 3500 rpm	81 kW @ 4000 rpm
Maximum Torque	470 Nm @ 1500-2750 rpm	200 Nm @ 1000-3750 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	150 km/h
0-100 km/h	9.4 sec	15.5 sec
Quarter Mile	16.9 sec	20.0 sec
Drive Modes	Normal, Eco, Gravel, Mud, Sand, Rock, Snow	No
Launch Control	No	No
Rev Limiter	4500 rpm	4500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio	73.7 kW/tonne	49.8 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio	231 Nm/tonne	123.1 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	Triton Double Cab	Triton Single Cab
Gearbox	6-Speed Automatic	5-Speed Manual
Drivetrain Layout	Front-engine, selectable four-wheel drive	Front-engine, rear-wheel drive
LSD Available	Active Limited Slip Differential (brake control)	No
Transfer Case	Super Select 4WD-II	Not Applicable
Differential Lock	Rear differential lock	No
Paddle Shifters	No	No
Final Drive Ratio	4.272	4.272
Number of Gears	6	5
Transmission Type	Automatic	Manual
Clutch Type	Torque converter	Single dry plate
Gear Shift Indicator	Yes	Yes
Gear Shift Type	Floor-mounted selector	Floor-mounted selector
Drivetrain	4WD	RWD
4WD Engagement	Selectable electronically	Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range	Yes	Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range	Yes	Not Applicable
4WD Selector	Rotary selector	Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles	No	No
Front Differential Lock	No	No
Gearbox Type	6-Speed Automatic	5-Speed Manual
Low Range Ratio	2.566	Not Applicable
Low Range	Yes	Not Applicable
Axle Layout	4x4	4x2
Rear Differential Lock	Yes	No
Transmission Speeds	6	5

Spec	Triton Double Cab	Triton Single Cab
Claimed Mileage	11.9 km/l	12.5 km/l
City Mileage	9.5 km/l	10 km/l
Highway Mileage	13.7 km/l	14.4 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity	75 l	75 l
Emission Standard	Euro 5	Euro 5
AdBlue Tank Capacity	17 litres l	Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop	No	No
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	75
Combined Driving Range	893	938
Electric Consumption	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway	923 km	969 km
Range Real World Mixed	83 km	872 km

Spec	Triton Double Cab	Triton Single Cab
Airbags	7	2
ABS	Yes	Yes
Electronic Stability Control	Yes	Yes
Traction Control	Yes	Yes
Hill Descent Control	Yes	No
Hill Start Assist	Yes	Yes
Child Safety Lock	Yes	No
ISOFIX Mounts	Yes	No
Brake Assist	Yes	Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor	Yes	No
Engine Immobiliser	Yes	Yes
Seatbelt Warning All Seats	Yes	Yes
Front Parking Sensors	Yes	No
AEB	Yes	No
BA	Yes	Yes
Brake Override System	Yes	Yes
Curtain Airbags	Yes	No
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes
EBD	Yes	Yes
Engine Immobiliser	Yes	Yes
Hill Hold	Yes	Yes
Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert	Yes	No
Seatbelt Pretensioners	Yes	Yes
Seatbelt Reminder	Yes	Yes
Side Airbags	Yes	No
Stability Control	Yes	Yes
TCS	Yes	Yes
Knee Airbag	Yes	No
ABS EBD	Yes	Yes

Spec	Triton Double Cab	Triton Single Cab
Cruise Control	Yes	No
Adaptive Cruise Control	Yes	No
Lane Keep Assist	No	No
Lane Departure Warning	No	No
Blind Spot Monitoring	Yes	No
Rear Cross Traffic Alert	Yes	No
Parking Sensors	Yes	No
Rear View Camera	Yes	No
360 Degree Camera	Yes	No
Autonomous Emergency Braking	Yes	No
Driver Fatigue Alert	No	No
Traffic Sign Recognition	No	No
Auto Highbeam	Yes	No
Auto Wipers	Yes	No
Rear Parking Sensors	Yes	No
Reverse Camera	Yes	No
Adaptive Cruise Control	Yes	No
Park Assist	No	No
Around View Monitor	Yes	No
Blind Spot Warning	Yes	No
Forward Collision Warning	Yes	No

Spec	Triton Double Cab	Triton Single Cab
Seat Material	Leather	Vinyl
Heated Seats	No	No
Ventilated Seats	No	No
Ambient Lighting	No	No
Steering Wheel Material	Leather	Urethane
60 40 Split Seat	Yes	Not Applicable
Driver Seat Adjustment	Power adjustable	Manual adjustable
Passenger Seat Adjustment	Manual adjustable	Manual adjustable
Seat Trim	Leather-appointed	Commercial vinyl

Spec	Triton Double Cab	Triton Single Cab
Climate Control	Dual-zone automatic	Manual air conditioning
Power Windows	Front and rear	No
Keyless Entry	Yes	No
Push Button Start	Yes	No
Wireless Charging	Yes	No
Sunroof	No	No
Electric Tailgate	No	No
Rain Sensing Wipers	Yes	No
AC Type	Dual-zone automatic	Manual air conditioning

Spec	Triton Double Cab	Triton Single Cab
Infotainment System	Smartphone-link Display Audio with navigation	No factory audio head unit
Apple CarPlay	Yes	No
Android Auto	Yes	No
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	No
Number of Speakers	6	2
Digital Instrument Cluster	7-inch colour LCD	Multi-information display
USB Ports	Front and rear	No
Infotainment Screen	9-inch	Not Applicable
Touchscreen	9-inch	Not Applicable

Spec	Triton Double Cab	Triton Single Cab
LED Headlamps	Yes	No
Daytime Running Lamps	Yes	No
Fog Lamps	Yes	No
Roof Rails	No	No
Exterior Colour Options	White Solid, White Diamond, Blade Silver Metallic, Graphite Grey Metallic, Impulse Blue Metallic, Yamabuki Orange Metallic	White Solid, Blade Silver Metallic, Graphite Grey Metallic
Headlights	Yes	No
Panoramic Sunroof	No	No

Spec	Triton Double Cab	Triton Single Cab
Approach Angle	30.4 deg	30.4 deg
Departure Angle	22.8 deg	22.8 deg
Wading Depth	600 mm	Not Applicable
Terrain Modes	Normal, Eco, Gravel, Mud, Sand, Rock, Snow	No
Locking Differential	Rear differential lock	Not Applicable
4WD System Type	Super Select 4WD-II	Not Applicable
Breakover Angle	23.4 deg	23.4 deg

Spec	Triton Double Cab	Triton Single Cab
Tyre Size	265/60 R18	195 R15C
Front Brake Type	Ventilated disc	Ventilated disc
Rear Brake Type	Drum	Drum
Spare Wheel Type	Full-size	Full-size steel
Wheel Rim Size	18-inch metallic black alloy	15-inch steel
Handbrake Type	Manual lever	Manual lever

Spec	Triton Double Cab	Triton Single Cab
Front Suspension	Double wishbone with coil spring	Double wishbone with coil spring
Rear Suspension	Elliptic leaf spring	Heavy-duty elliptic leaf spring

Spec	Triton Double Cab	Triton Single Cab
CO2 Emissions	220 g/km	233 g/km

Spec	Triton Double Cab	Triton Single Cab
Service Plan	5 years / 90,000 km; 10,000 km intervals	5 years / 90,000 km; 10,000 km intervals

Spec	Triton Double Cab	Triton Single Cab
Ownership Role	New vehicle sold through Mitsubishi Motors South Africa	New vehicle sold through Mitsubishi Motors South Africa
Price Zar	959990 ZAR	499990 ZAR
Pricing Role	Official South African recommended retail price	Official South African recommended retail price
Starting Price	959990	499990
Starting Price Zar	959990	499990

Spec	Triton Double Cab	Triton Single Cab
Warranty	5 years / unlimited km	5 years / unlimited km

In depth: how these cars differ

This Triton Double Cab and Triton Single 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 Triton Single Cab 34.

Efficiency index: Triton Double Cab 47 vs Triton Single Cab 49.

Safety-equipment index: Triton Double Cab 95 vs Triton Single Cab 32.

Practicality index: Triton Double Cab 90 vs Triton Single Cab 72.

Ownership-cover index: Triton Double Cab not separately scored vs Triton Single 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 32 points

Triton Double Cab has a large lead in Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index over Triton Single Cab.

Evidence leader 78 /100

Lead 32 points

Data 83% source coverage

#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 32 points

Triton Single Cab

79% source coverage 1 strong categories

Best at Practicality 72 Check Safety 32

Performance 34

Efficiency 49

Safety 32

Practicality 72

Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%

Category leaders What moves the verdict

Performance Triton Double Cab +41 Efficiency Triton Single Cab +2 Safety Triton Double Cab +63 Practicality Triton Double Cab +18

Large 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

Triton Single Cab

Performance 34/100

Efficiency 49/100

Safety 32/100

Practicality 72/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index Mitsubishi Triton Double Cab leads the specification evidence index with 78 pts vs 46 pts for Triton Single Cab

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

Triton Double Cab vs Triton Single 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.

Mitsubishi Triton Double Cab vs Mitsubishi Triton Single Cab

Mitsubishi Triton Double Cab

Mitsubishi Triton Single Cab

Mitsubishi Triton Double Cab vs Mitsubishi Triton Single Cab: the short answer

Five key differences

Triton Double Cab and Triton Single Cab image comparison

Mitsubishi Triton Double Cab

Mitsubishi Triton Single Cab

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

Triton Double Cab

Triton Single Cab

Which One's Right for You?

Triton Double Cab

Triton Single Cab

Full Specs, Side by Side

In depth: how these cars differ

Specification Evidence Index

Triton Double Cab leads by 32 points

Triton Double Cab

Triton Single Cab

Triton Double Cab

Triton Single Cab

What the evidence means

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Triton Double Cab vs Triton Single Cab questions