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Triton Single Cab
Buyers who prefer this derivative's confirmed specification mix
Tunland V7 Double Cab
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
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Spec
Triton Single Cab
Tunland V7 Double Cab
Model Introduced Year
2024
2025
Generation
Sixth-generation Triton
The current South African V7 is a 5,617 mm double cab with a 3,355 mm wheelbase and rear leaf springs.
Facelift History
Next-Gen Triton launched in South Africa in November 2024.
Current South African Tunland V7 range, with no separate facelift identified.
Facelift Launched Since
Current specification
Not Applicable
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Not Applicable
Body Style
Single-cab pickup
Double-cab pickup
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
active
Segment
One-ton single-cab pickup
Full-size double-cab bakkie
Vehicle Type
Light commercial vehicle
Light commercial vehicle
Spec
Triton Single Cab
Tunland V7 Double Cab
Length
5320 mm
5617 mm
Width
1865 mm
2000 mm
Height
1700 mm
1910 mm
Wheelbase
3130 mm
3355 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
200 mm
240 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
185 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity
75 l
76 l
Boot/Cargo Space
1904 l
Not Officially Disclosed
Kerb Weight
1625 kg
2160 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2570 kg
3030 kg
Payload Capacity
945 kg
Not Officially Disclosed
Towing Capacity
0 kg
3500 kg
Seating Capacity
2 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
1 rows
2 rows
Doors
2 doors
4 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
6.35 m
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Headroom
1007 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Headroom
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Legroom
1059 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Legroom
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Triton Single Cab
Tunland V7 Double Cab
Engine
2.4-litre Intercooled Turbocharged Diesel
2.0-litre AUCAN Turbocharged Diesel with 48V Mild Hybrid
Engine Code
4N16
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel Mild Hybrid
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
48V Mild Hybrid
Engine Displacement
2442 cc
2000 cc
Cylinders
4
Not Officially Disclosed
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves
16
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
4
Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Common Rail Direct Injection
Not Officially Disclosed
Compression Ratio
15.2:1
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
86 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
105.1 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
81 kW @ 4000 rpm
120 kW @ 3600 rpm
Maximum Torque
200 Nm @ 1000-3750 rpm
450 Nm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Motor Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Motors
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Type
RWD
Not Officially Disclosed
Transmission
5-Speed Manual
8-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
150 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
0-100 km/h
15.5 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
20.0 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
No
3 selectable modes
Launch Control
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
4500 rpm
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
49.8 kW/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
123.1 Nm/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
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 Officially Disclosed
Spec
Triton Single Cab
Tunland V7 Double Cab
Gearbox
5-Speed Manual
8-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine, rear-wheel drive
Front-engine, rear-wheel drive
LSD Available
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Differential Lock
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Paddle Shifters
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Final Drive Ratio
4.272
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Gears
5
8
Transmission Type
Manual
Automatic
Clutch Type
Single dry plate
Not Officially Disclosed
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Gear Shift Type
Floor-mounted selector
Automatic
Drivetrain
RWD
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Automatic Shift Paddles
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Differential Lock
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Gearbox Type
5-Speed Manual
Torque-Converter Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Axle Layout
4x2
4x2
Rear Differential Lock
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Transmission Speeds
5
8
Spec
Triton Single Cab
Tunland V7 Double Cab
Claimed Mileage
12.5 km/l
11.11 km/l
City Mileage
10 km/l
Not Officially Disclosed
Highway Mileage
14.4 km/l
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity
75 l
76 l
Emission Standard
Euro 5
Euro 4
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Auto Start Stop
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Real-world Mileage
12.5 km/l
11.11 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Litres
75
76
Combined Driving Range
938
Not Officially Disclosed
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Range Real World Highway
969 km
Not Officially Disclosed
Range Real World Mixed
872 km
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Triton Single Cab
Tunland V7 Double Cab
Airbags
2
6
ABS
Yes
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Yes
Yes
Traction Control
Yes
Yes
Hill Descent Control
No
Yes
Hill Start Assist
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Child Safety Lock
No
Not Officially Disclosed
ISOFIX Mounts
No
Upper and lower child-seat anchors
Brake Assist
Yes
Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor
No
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Yes
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Parking Sensors
No
Not Officially Disclosed
AEB
No
Not Officially Disclosed
BA
Yes
Yes
Brake Override System
Yes
Brake priority
Curtain Airbags
No
Yes
Driver Airbag
Yes
Yes
EBD
Yes
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Yes
Hill Hold
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
No
Yes
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Yes
Yes
Seatbelt Reminder
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Side Airbags
No
Yes
Stability Control
Yes
Yes
TCS
Yes
Yes
Knee Airbag
No
Not Officially Disclosed
ABS EBD
Yes
Yes
Spec
Triton Single Cab
Tunland V7 Double Cab
Cruise Control
No
Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Lane Keep Assist
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Lane Departure Warning
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Blind Spot Monitoring
No
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
No
Yes
Parking Sensors
No
Rear
Rear View Camera
No
Yes
360 Degree Camera
No
360-degree surround view with dash camera
Autonomous Emergency Braking
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Driver Fatigue Alert
No
Yes
Traffic Sign Recognition
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Auto Highbeam
No
Yes
Auto Wipers
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Parking Sensors
No
Yes
Reverse Camera
No
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Park Assist
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Around View Monitor
No
360-degree surround view with dash camera
Blind Spot Warning
No
Yes
Forward Collision Warning
No
Yes
Spec
Triton Single Cab
Tunland V7 Double Cab
Seat Material
Vinyl
Synthetic leather
Heated Seats
No
Front
Ventilated Seats
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Ambient Lighting
No
Yes
Steering Wheel Material
Urethane
Not Officially Disclosed
60 40 Split Seat
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Driver Seat Adjustment
Manual adjustable
10-way electric with 4-way lumbar support
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Manual adjustable
4-way electric
Seat Trim
Commercial vinyl
Synthetic leather
Spec
Triton Single Cab
Tunland V7 Double Cab
Climate Control
Manual air conditioning
Dual-zone climate control with rear ducting
Power Windows
No
All windows
Keyless Entry
No
Yes
Push Button Start
No
Yes
Wireless Charging
No
Yes
Sunroof
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Electric Tailgate
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Rain Sensing Wipers
No
Not Officially Disclosed
AC Type
Manual air conditioning
Dual-zone climate control with rear ducting
Spec
Triton Single Cab
Tunland V7 Double Cab
Infotainment System
No factory audio head unit
14.6-inch infotainment screen
Apple CarPlay
No
Yes
Android Auto
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Bluetooth Connectivity
No
Yes
Number of Speakers
2
6
Digital Instrument Cluster
Multi-information display
Not Officially Disclosed
USB Ports
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Infotainment Screen
Not Applicable
14.6-inch
Touchscreen
Not Applicable
14.6-inch
Spec
Triton Single Cab
Tunland V7 Double Cab
LED Headlamps
No
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
No
LED
Fog Lamps
No
Yes
Roof Rails
No
Yes
Exterior Colour Options
White Solid, Blade Silver Metallic, Graphite Grey Metallic
Not Officially Disclosed
Headlights
No
Yes
Panoramic Sunroof
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Triton Single Cab
Tunland V7 Double Cab
Approach Angle
30.4 deg
Not Officially Disclosed
Departure Angle
22.8 deg
Not Officially Disclosed
Wading Depth
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Terrain Modes
No
3 selectable drive modes
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
23.4 deg
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Triton Single Cab
Tunland V7 Double Cab
Tyre Size
195 R15C
265/70 R18 AT
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Brake Type
Drum
Not Officially Disclosed
Spare Wheel Type
Full-size steel
Full-size steel wheel
Wheel Rim Size
15-inch steel
18-inch alloy wheels
Handbrake Type
Manual lever
Electronic parking brake
Spec
Triton Single Cab
Tunland V7 Double Cab
Front Suspension
Double wishbone with coil spring
Double-wishbone independent
Rear Suspension
Heavy-duty elliptic leaf spring
Leaf spring
Spec
Triton Single Cab
Tunland V7 Double Cab
CO2 Emissions
233 g/km
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Triton Single Cab
Tunland V7 Double Cab
Service Plan
5 years / 90,000 km; 10,000 km intervals
5 years / 75,000 km
Spec
Triton Single Cab
Tunland V7 Double Cab
Ownership Role
New vehicle sold through Mitsubishi Motors South Africa
Current South African derivative
Price Zar
499990 ZAR
689900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Official South African recommended retail price
Current South African retail price
Starting Price
499990
689900
Starting Price Zar
499990
689900
Spec
Triton Single Cab
Tunland V7 Double Cab
Warranty
5 years / unlimited km
5 years / unlimited km; roadside assistance 5 years
In depth: how these cars differ
This Triton Single Cab and Tunland V7 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 Single Cab 34 vs Tunland V7 Double Cab 65.
Efficiency index: Triton Single Cab 49 vs Tunland V7 Double Cab 53.
Safety-equipment index: Triton Single Cab 32 vs Tunland V7 Double Cab 89.
Practicality index: Triton Single Cab 72 vs Tunland V7 Double Cab 84.
Ownership-cover index: Triton Single Cab not separately scored vs Tunland V7 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
Tunland V7 Double Cab leads by 28 points
Tunland V7 Double Cab has a large lead in Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index over Triton Single Cab.
Large difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Tunland V7 Double Cab
Performance
65/100
Efficiency
53/100
Safety
89/100
Practicality
84/100
Triton Single Cab
Performance
34/100
Efficiency
49/100
Safety
32/100
Practicality
72/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexFoton Tunland V7 Double Cab
leads the specification evidence index with 74 pts
vs 46 pts for Triton Single Cab
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Tunland V7 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.
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Triton Single Cab vs Tunland V7 Double Cab questions
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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.
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