Mitsubishi Triton Single Cab vs Toyota Urban Cruiser

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 Single Cab in South Africa

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
VS
Toyota Urban Cruiser in South Africa

Toyota Urban Cruiser

1.5 XR CVT Petrol CVT Current
ZAR 399,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 77 kW 🔧 140 Nm ⛽ 14.9 km/l
＋ Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

Mitsubishi Triton Single Cab vs Toyota Urban Cruiser: the short answer

Urban Cruiser has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Triton Single Cab remains close.

Urban Cruiser starts ZAR 180,090 cheaper Triton Single Cab from ZAR 499,990 · Urban Cruiser from ZAR 319,900

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification Triton Single Cab Urban Cruiser
Maximum Power Triton Single Cab81 kW @ 4000 rpm Urban Cruiser77 kW @ 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque Triton Single Cab200 Nm @ 1000-3750 rpm Urban Cruiser140 Nm @ 4200 rpm
Engine Size Triton Single Cab2442 cc Urban Cruiser1496 cc
Combined Fuel Economy Triton Single Cab12.5 km/l Urban Cruiser14.9 km/l
Ground Clearance Triton Single Cab200 mm Urban Cruiser175 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 Single Cab

2.4L 4x2 GL M/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.

Read the review and score breakdown

Toyota Urban Cruiser

1.5 XR CVT

Hagalu editorial rating Not yet rated

No complete editorial rating is published for this exact variant. This is not a zero score.

How Hagalu rates cars

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)

Triton Single Cab

Strengths
  • More powerful engine output
  • Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
  • Lower fuel efficiency
  • Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to: Published Performance Published Practicality
Specification evidence leader

Urban Cruiser

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

Which One's Right for You?

Triton Single Cab

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures

Urban Cruiser

  • Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
  • Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec Triton Single Cab Urban Cruiser
Model Introduced Year 2024 2022
Generation Sixth-generation Triton First generation Urban Cruiser for South Africa
Facelift History Next-Gen Triton launched in South Africa in November 2024. New model in South Africa
Facelift Launched Since Current specification Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending Current Current
Body Style Single-cab pickup SUV
Model Year 2026 2026
Production Status active active
Segment One-ton single-cab pickup SUV
Vehicle Type Light commercial vehicle SUV
Color Note - White, Black, Silver, Grey, Blue, Red
Dealer Stock Note - Top grade in the South Africa lineup
Tare Mass Kg - 1085 kg
Spec Triton Single Cab Urban Cruiser
Length 5320 mm 4305 mm
Width 1865 mm 1795 mm
Height 1700 mm 1595 mm
Wheelbase 3130 mm 2520 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 200 mm 175 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) 185 mm 125 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 75 l 40 l
Boot/Cargo Space 1904 l 290 l
Kerb Weight 1625 kg 1085 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 2570 kg 1480 kg
Payload Capacity 945 kg 395 kg
Towing Capacity 0 kg 1600 kg
Seating Capacity 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Rows 1 rows 2 rows
Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius 6.35 m 5.2 m
Front Headroom 1007 mm 991 mm
Rear Headroom Not Applicable 940 mm
Front Legroom 1059 mm 1039 mm
Rear Legroom Not Applicable 881 mm

In depth: how these cars differ

This Triton Single Cab and Urban Cruiser 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 Single Cab 34 vs Urban Cruiser 32.

Efficiency index: Triton Single Cab 49 vs Urban Cruiser 60.

Safety-equipment index: Triton Single Cab 32 vs Urban Cruiser 90.

Practicality index: Triton Single Cab 72 vs Urban Cruiser 55.

Ownership-cover index: Triton Single Cab not separately scored vs Urban Cruiser 43.

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

Urban Cruiser leads by 10 points

Urban Cruiser has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Triton Single Cab remains close.

Evidence leader 56 /100
Lead 10 points
Data 89% source coverage
56
#1 Evidence leader

Urban Cruiser

89% source coverage 1 strong categories
Best at Safety 90 Check Performance 32
Performance 32
Efficiency 60
Safety 90
Practicality 55
Ownership 43
Leads by 10 points
46
#2

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 Single Cab +2 Efficiency Urban Cruiser +11 Safety Urban Cruiser +58 Practicality Triton Single Cab +17

Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

Urban Cruiser

Performance 32/100
Efficiency 60/100
Safety 90/100
Practicality 55/100
Ownership 43/100

Triton Single Cab

Performance 34/100
Efficiency 49/100
Safety 32/100
Practicality 72/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index Toyota Urban Cruiser leads the specification evidence index with 56 pts vs 46 pts for Triton Single Cab

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Urban Cruiser 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 Urban Cruiser 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.