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 vs Volkswagen Vivo Xpress: the short answer
Triton Single Cab and Vivo Xpress are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Vivo Xpress starts ZAR 220,000 cheaperTriton Single Cab from ZAR 499,990 · Vivo Xpress from ZAR 279,990
Five key differences
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Specification
Triton Single Cab
Vivo Xpress
Maximum Power
Triton Single Cab81 kW @ 4000 rpm
Vivo Xpress63 kW @ 5000 rpm
Maximum Torque
Triton Single Cab200 Nm @ 1000-3750 rpm
Vivo Xpress132 Nm @ 3750 rpm
Engine Size
Triton Single Cab2442 cc
Vivo Xpress1398 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Triton Single Cab12.5 km/l
Vivo Xpress16.9 km/l
Ground Clearance
Triton Single Cab200 mm
Vivo Xpress143 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Independent editorial assessment
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Mitsubishi Triton Single Cab
2.4L 4x2 GL M/T
Hagalu editorial rating
4.3/5★★★★★★★★★★
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Hagalu Editorial Team ·
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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 PerformancePublished Practicality
Specification evidence leader
Vivo Xpress
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
Vivo Xpress
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
Triton Single Cab
Vivo Xpress
Model Introduced Year
2024
2026
Generation
Sixth-generation Triton
Second-generation Polo Vivo-derived two-seat city panel van
Facelift History
Next-Gen Triton launched in South Africa in November 2024.
Current locally built Vivo Xpress launched in South Africa in February 2026
Facelift Launched Since
Current specification
2026
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
Single-cab pickup
Panel Van
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
active
Segment
One-ton single-cab pickup
A0 City Van
Vehicle Type
Light commercial vehicle
Light Commercial Vehicle
Spec
Triton Single Cab
Vivo Xpress
Length
5320 mm
3972 mm
Width
1865 mm
1682 mm
Height
1700 mm
1462 mm
Wheelbase
3130 mm
2470 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
200 mm
143 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
185 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity
75 l
45 l
Boot/Cargo Space
1904 l
952 l
Kerb Weight
1625 kg
1063 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2570 kg
1530 kg
Payload Capacity
945 kg
490 kg
Towing Capacity
0 kg
953 kg
Seating Capacity
2 seats
2 seats
Number of Rows
1 rows
1 rows
Doors
2 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
6.35 m
5.3 m
Front Headroom
1007 mm
1004 mm
Rear Headroom
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Front Legroom
1059 mm
1042 mm
Rear Legroom
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
Triton Single Cab
Vivo Xpress
Engine
2.4-litre Intercooled Turbocharged Diesel
1.4-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
Engine Code
4N16
CLPA
Fuel Type
Diesel
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
2442 cc
1398 cc
Cylinders
4
4
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Inline
Valves
16
16
Valves per Cylinder
4
4
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Naturally Aspirated
Fuel System
Common Rail Direct Injection
Electronic Fuel Injection
Compression Ratio
15.2:1
10.5:1
Bore
86 mm
76.5 mm
Stroke
105.1 mm
75.6 mm
Maximum Power
81 kW @ 4000 rpm
63 kW @ 5000 rpm
Maximum Torque
200 Nm @ 1000-3750 rpm
132 Nm @ 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
RWD
FWD
Transmission
5-Speed Manual
5-Speed Manual
Top Speed
150 km/h
177 km/h
0-100 km/h
15.5 sec
12.2 sec
Quarter Mile
20.0 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Launch Control
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
4500 rpm
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
49.8 kW/tonne
59.3 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
123.1 Nm/tonne
124.2 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 Single Cab
Vivo Xpress
Gearbox
5-Speed Manual
5-speed manual
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine, rear-wheel drive
Front-engine front-wheel drive
LSD Available
No
Not Available
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
No
Electronic Differential Lock
Paddle Shifters
No
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
4.272
3.882:1
Number of Gears
5
5
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Clutch Type
Single dry plate
Single dry-plate clutch
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Standard
Gear Shift Type
Floor-mounted selector
Manual
Drivetrain
RWD
Front-wheel drive
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
No
Not Applicable
Front Differential Lock
No
Electronic Differential Lock
Gearbox Type
5-Speed Manual
5-speed manual
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
4x2
Front-wheel drive
Rear Differential Lock
No
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
5
5
Spec
Triton Single Cab
Vivo Xpress
Claimed Mileage
12.5 km/l
16.9 km/l
City Mileage
10 km/l
12.7 km/l
Highway Mileage
14.4 km/l
20.8 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
75 l
45 l
Emission Standard
Euro 5
Euro 4
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
No
Not Available
Real-world Mileage
12.5 km/l
16.9 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
75
45
Combined Driving Range
938
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
969 km
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
872 km
Not Applicable
Spec
Triton Single Cab
Vivo Xpress
Airbags
2
2
ABS
Yes
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Yes
Standard
Traction Control
Yes
ASR
Hill Descent Control
No
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Yes
Standard
Child Safety Lock
No
Standard on rear side doors
ISOFIX Mounts
No
Not Applicable
Brake Assist
Yes
Not Available
Tyre Pressure Monitor
No
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Electronic immobiliser
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Yes
Standard
Front Parking Sensors
No
Not Available
AEB
No
Not Available
BA
Yes
Not Available
Brake Override System
Yes
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
No
Not Available
Driver Airbag
Yes
Standard
EBD
Yes
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Electronic immobiliser
Hill Hold
Yes
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
No
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Yes
Standard
Seatbelt Reminder
Yes
Standard
Side Airbags
No
Not Available
Stability Control
Yes
Standard
TCS
Yes
ASR
Knee Airbag
No
Not Available
ABS EBD
Yes
Standard
Spec
Triton Single Cab
Vivo Xpress
Cruise Control
No
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
No
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
No
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
No
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
No
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
No
Not Available
Parking Sensors
No
Not Available
Rear View Camera
No
Not Available
360 Degree Camera
No
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
No
Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
No
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
No
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
No
Not Available
Auto Wipers
No
Manual intermittent wipers
Rear Parking Sensors
No
Not Available
Reverse Camera
No
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
No
Not Available
Park Assist
No
Not Available
Around View Monitor
No
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
No
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
No
Not Available
Spec
Triton Single Cab
Vivo Xpress
Seat Material
Vinyl
Fabric
Heated Seats
No
Not Available
Ventilated Seats
No
Not Available
Ambient Lighting
No
Not Available
Steering Wheel Material
Urethane
Polyurethane
60 40 Split Seat
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Driver Seat Adjustment
Manual adjustable
Manual standard front seat
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Manual adjustable
Manual standard front seat
Seat Trim
Commercial vinyl
Iceberg cloth
Spec
Triton Single Cab
Vivo Xpress
Climate Control
Manual air conditioning
Manually controlled air conditioning
Power Windows
No
Front power windows
Keyless Entry
No
Remote keyless entry
Push Button Start
No
Not Available
Wireless Charging
No
Not Available
Sunroof
No
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
No
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
No
Manual intermittent wipers
AC Type
Manual air conditioning
Manually controlled air conditioning
Spec
Triton Single Cab
Vivo Xpress
Infotainment System
No factory audio head unit
9-inch Mirgor radio
Apple CarPlay
No
App-Connect
Android Auto
No
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
No
Standard
Number of Speakers
2
4
Digital Instrument Cluster
Multi-information display
Analogue instrument cluster with multifunction display
USB Ports
No
Standard
Infotainment Screen
Not Applicable
9-inch
Touchscreen
Not Applicable
9-inch
Spec
Triton Single Cab
Vivo Xpress
LED Headlamps
No
Not Available
Daytime Running Lamps
No
Standard
Fog Lamps
No
Front fog lights with cornering function
Roof Rails
No
Not Available
Exterior Colour Options
White Solid, Blade Silver Metallic, Graphite Grey Metallic
Pure White; Ascot Grey; Wild Cherry Red Metallic; Smokey Grey Metallic; Reflex Silver Metallic; Reef Blue Metallic
Headlights
No
Not Available
Panoramic Sunroof
No
Not Available
Spec
Triton Single Cab
Vivo Xpress
Approach Angle
30.4 deg
13.5 deg
Departure Angle
22.8 deg
19.4 deg
Wading Depth
Not Applicable
Not Available
Terrain Modes
No
Not Applicable
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Electronic Differential Lock
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
23.4 deg
11.1 deg
Spec
Triton Single Cab
Vivo Xpress
Tyre Size
195 R15C
175/70 R14 84T
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Disc
Rear Brake Type
Drum
Drum
Spare Wheel Type
Full-size steel
Full-size spare wheel
Wheel Rim Size
15-inch steel
14-inch steel
Handbrake Type
Manual lever
Manual handbrake
Spec
Triton Single Cab
Vivo Xpress
Front Suspension
Double wishbone with coil spring
Suspension struts and wishbones
Rear Suspension
Heavy-duty elliptic leaf spring
Suspension struts toe-correcting torsion beam and trailing-arm axle
Spec
Triton Single Cab
Vivo Xpress
CO2 Emissions
233 g/km
140 g/km
Spec
Triton Single Cab
Vivo Xpress
Service Plan
5 years / 90,000 km; 10,000 km intervals
Optional Volkswagen EasyDrive Service Plan or Maintenance Plan
Spec
Triton Single Cab
Vivo Xpress
Ownership Role
New vehicle sold through Mitsubishi Motors South Africa
Locally built two-seat urban delivery vehicle
Price Zar
499990 ZAR
279990 ZAR
Pricing Role
Official South African recommended retail price
Current South African retail price including VAT and emissions tax
Starting Price
499990
279990
Starting Price Zar
499990
279990
Spec
Triton Single Cab
Vivo Xpress
Warranty
5 years / unlimited km
3 years / 120 000 km; engine 5 years / 150 000 km; anti-corrosion 6 years
In depth: how these cars differ
This Triton Single Cab and Vivo Xpress 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 Vivo Xpress 30.
Efficiency index: Triton Single Cab 49 vs Vivo Xpress 65.
Safety-equipment index: Triton Single Cab 32 vs Vivo Xpress 47.
Practicality index: Triton Single Cab 72 vs Vivo Xpress 55.
Ownership-cover index: Triton Single Cab not separately scored vs Vivo Xpress 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
Vivo Xpress leads by 2 points
Triton Single Cab and Vivo Xpress are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Performance
Triton Single Cab +4
Efficiency
Vivo Xpress +16
Safety
Vivo Xpress +15
Practicality
Triton Single Cab +17
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Vivo Xpress
Performance
30/100
Efficiency
65/100
Safety
47/100
Practicality
55/100
Triton Single Cab
Performance
34/100
Efficiency
49/100
Safety
32/100
Practicality
72/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexVolkswagen Vivo Xpress
leads the specification evidence index with 48 pts
vs 46 pts for Triton Single Cab
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Vivo Xpress leads. However, Triton Single 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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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.
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