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Decision summary
Mitsubishi Triton Single Cab vs Rolls-Royce Wraith: the short answer
Wraith has a large lead in Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index over Triton Single Cab.
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Specification
Triton Single Cab
Wraith
Maximum Power
Triton Single Cab81 kW @ 4000 rpm
Wraith465 kW @ 5600 rpm
Maximum Torque
Triton Single Cab200 Nm @ 1000-3750 rpm
Wraith800 Nm @ 1500-5500 rpm
Engine Size
Triton Single Cab2442 cc
Wraith6592 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Triton Single Cab12.5 km/l
Wraith6.99 km/l
Ground Clearance
Triton Single Cab200 mm
Wraith149 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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What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Triton Single Cab
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to:Published EfficiencyPublished Practicality
Specification evidence leader
Wraith
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Performance
Which One's Right for You?
Triton Single Cab
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Wraith
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
Triton Single Cab
Wraith
Model Introduced Year
2024
2013
Generation
Sixth-generation Triton
First-generation Wraith fastback coupé; this profile uses the May 2016 World technical specification aligned with the April 2016 South African 6.6T V12 listing.
Facelift History
Next-Gen Triton launched in South Africa in November 2024.
No facelift attribution is made; this archive profile is tied to the May 2016 World technical specification rather than the different 2013 launch figures.
Facelift Launched Since
Current specification
2016
Facelift Version Ending
Current
2023
Body Style
Single-cab pickup
Coupe
Model Year
2026
2016
Production Status
active
discontinued
Segment
One-ton single-cab pickup
Ultra-luxury grand tourer
Vehicle Type
Light commercial vehicle
Passenger car
Spec
Triton Single Cab
Wraith
Length
5320 mm
5285 mm
Width
1865 mm
1947 mm
Height
1700 mm
1507 mm
Wheelbase
3130 mm
3112 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
200 mm
149 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
185 mm
149 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
75 l
83 l
Boot/Cargo Space
1904 l
470 l
Kerb Weight
1625 kg
2360 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2570 kg
2810 kg
Payload Capacity
945 kg
450 kg
Towing Capacity
0 kg
0 kg
Seating Capacity
2 seats
4 seats
Number of Rows
1 rows
2 rows
Doors
2 doors
2 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
6.35 m
6.35 m
Front Headroom
1007 mm
1002 mm
Rear Headroom
Not Applicable
941 mm
Front Legroom
1059 mm
1054 mm
Rear Legroom
Not Applicable
937 mm
Spec
Triton Single Cab
Wraith
Engine
2.4-litre Intercooled Turbocharged Diesel
6.592-litre twin-turbo V12
Engine Code
4N16
N74B66A
Fuel Type
Diesel
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
2442 cc
6592 cc
Cylinders
4
12
Cylinder Layout
Inline
V
Valves
16
48
Valves per Cylinder
4
4
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Twin Turbocharged
Fuel System
Common Rail Direct Injection
Direct Injection
Compression Ratio
15.2:1
10.0:1
Bore
86 mm
89 mm
Stroke
105.1 mm
88.3 mm
Maximum Power
81 kW @ 4000 rpm
465 kW @ 5600 rpm
Maximum Torque
200 Nm @ 1000-3750 rpm
800 Nm @ 1500-5500 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
RWD
Transmission
5-Speed Manual
8-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
150 km/h
250 km/h
0-100 km/h
15.5 sec
4.6 sec
Quarter Mile
20.0 sec
12.5 sec
Drive Modes
No
Low
Launch Control
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
4500 rpm
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
49.8 kW/tonne
197 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
123.1 Nm/tonne
339 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
Wraith
Gearbox
5-Speed Manual
8-speed automatic / 8HP90
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine, rear-wheel drive
Front-engine, rear-wheel drive
LSD Available
No
Not confirmed
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
No
Not confirmed
Paddle Shifters
No
No
Final Drive Ratio
4.272
2.813
Number of Gears
5
8
Transmission Type
Manual
8-speed automatic / 8HP90
Clutch Type
Single dry plate
Torque converter
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Not confirmed
Gear Shift Type
Floor-mounted selector
Automatic with Low selector mode; no manual override
Drivetrain
RWD
RWD
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
No
Front Differential Lock
No
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
5-Speed Manual
8-speed automatic / 8HP90
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
4x2
Two axles
Rear Differential Lock
No
Not confirmed
Transmission Speeds
5
8
Spec
Triton Single Cab
Wraith
Claimed Mileage
12.5 km/l
6.99 km/l
City Mileage
10 km/l
4.59 km/l
Highway Mileage
14.4 km/l
10.10 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
75 l
83 l
Emission Standard
Euro 5
EU5
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
No
No automatic engine stop/start
Real-world Mileage
12.5 km/l
6.99 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
75
83
Combined Driving Range
938
580.42 km (calculated theoretical)
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
969 km
Not confirmed
Range Real World Mixed
872 km
446.61 km
Spec
Triton Single Cab
Wraith
Airbags
2
6
ABS
Yes
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Yes
Dynamic Stability Control (ESP)
Traction Control
Yes
Dynamic Traction Control
Hill Descent Control
No
Not confirmed
Hill Start Assist
Yes
Standard; electric parking brake with automatic hold
Child Safety Lock
No
Not Applicable
ISOFIX Mounts
No
ISOFIX child-seat preparation
Brake Assist
Yes
Dynamic Brake Control
Tyre Pressure Monitor
No
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Engine immobiliser
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Yes
Front seat-belt warning sensor
Front Parking Sensors
No
Front Park Distance Control
AEB
No
Not confirmed
BA
Yes
Dynamic Brake Control
Brake Override System
Yes
Not confirmed
Curtain Airbags
No
Head and curtain airbags
Driver Airbag
Yes
Standard
EBD
Yes
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Standard
Hill Hold
Yes
Standard; electric parking brake with automatic hold
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
No
Not confirmed
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Yes
Front and rear
Seatbelt Reminder
Yes
Front seat-belt warning sensor
Side Airbags
No
Front-seat side airbags
Stability Control
Yes
Dynamic Stability Control (ESP)
TCS
Yes
Dynamic Traction Control
Knee Airbag
No
Standard
ABS EBD
Yes
Standard
Spec
Triton Single Cab
Wraith
Cruise Control
No
Active Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control
No
Active Cruise Control
Lane Keep Assist
No
Available – steering-wheel vibration warning
Lane Departure Warning
No
Available – steering-wheel vibration warning
Blind Spot Monitoring
No
Not confirmed
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
No
Not confirmed
Parking Sensors
No
Front and rear Park Distance Control
Rear View Camera
No
Rear-view camera
360 Degree Camera
No
Front, side, rear and top-view camera system
Autonomous Emergency Braking
No
Not confirmed
Driver Fatigue Alert
No
Not confirmed
Traffic Sign Recognition
No
Not confirmed
Auto Highbeam
No
Standard
Auto Wipers
No
Rain-sensing variable-speed wipers
Rear Parking Sensors
No
Rear Park Distance Control
Reverse Camera
No
Rear-view camera
Adaptive Cruise Control
No
Active Cruise Control
Park Assist
No
Front/rear parking assistance with surround-view camera
Around View Monitor
No
Front, side, rear and top-view camera system
Blind Spot Warning
No
Not confirmed
Forward Collision Warning
No
Visual and audible iBrake warning
Spec
Triton Single Cab
Wraith
Seat Material
Vinyl
Natural-grain leather
Heated Seats
No
Heated front seats
Ventilated Seats
No
Optional front ventilated seats
Ambient Lighting
No
Optional 1,340-fibre Starlight Headliner
Steering Wheel Material
Urethane
Leather
60 40 Split Seat
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Driver Seat Adjustment
Manual adjustable
Electric front seat with memory and massage
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Manual adjustable
Electric front seat with memory and massage
Seat Trim
Commercial vinyl
Hand-stitched natural-grain leather
Spec
Triton Single Cab
Wraith
Climate Control
Manual air conditioning
Automatic four-zone climate control
Power Windows
No
Two one-touch power windows
Keyless Entry
No
Comfort Entry keyless access
Push Button Start
No
Keyless ignition
Wireless Charging
No
Not confirmed
Sunroof
No
Optional fixed glass roof
Electric Tailgate
No
Power opening and closing luggage-compartment lid
Rain Sensing Wipers
No
Standard
AC Type
Manual air conditioning
Automatic four-zone climate control
Spec
Triton Single Cab
Wraith
Infotainment System
No factory audio head unit
Navigation and media interface with Spirit of Ecstasy Rotary Controller and touchpad
Apple CarPlay
No
Not confirmed
Android Auto
No
Not confirmed
Bluetooth Connectivity
No
Hands-free calling and audio streaming
Number of Speakers
2
18
Digital Instrument Cluster
Multi-information display
Classic analogue instruments; no tachometer
USB Ports
No
USB audio connections in the centre console and glovebox
Infotainment Screen
Not Applicable
10.25-inch high-definition display
Touchscreen
Not Applicable
10.25-inch high-definition display
Spec
Triton Single Cab
Wraith
LED Headlamps
No
Adaptive headlights
Daytime Running Lamps
No
Standard
Fog Lamps
No
Not confirmed
Roof Rails
No
No; vehicle not approved for roof loads
Exterior Colour Options
White Solid, Blade Silver Metallic, Graphite Grey Metallic
Bespoke paint with optional two-tone treatment
Headlights
No
Adaptive headlights
Panoramic Sunroof
No
Optional fixed glass roof
Spec
Triton Single Cab
Wraith
Approach Angle
30.4 deg
Not confirmed
Departure Angle
22.8 deg
Not confirmed
Wading Depth
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Terrain Modes
No
Not Applicable
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
23.4 deg
Not confirmed
Spec
Triton Single Cab
Wraith
Tyre Size
195 R15C
Front 255/45 R20 101Y; rear 285/40 R20 104Y
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Ventilated disc, 374 mm
Rear Brake Type
Drum
Ventilated disc, 370 mm
Spare Wheel Type
Full-size steel
No spare wheel; run-flat tyres
Wheel Rim Size
15-inch steel
Front 8.5 x 20; rear 9.5 x 20
Handbrake Type
Manual lever
Electromechanical parking brake acting on the rear wheels
Spec
Triton Single Cab
Wraith
Front Suspension
Double wishbone with coil spring
Double-wishbone pneumatic suspension with self-levelling air springs and continuous electronic damping
Rear Suspension
Heavy-duty elliptic leaf spring
Multi-link pneumatic suspension with self-levelling air springs and continuous electronic damping
Spec
Triton Single Cab
Wraith
CO2 Emissions
233 g/km
327 g/km
Fuel Octane Requirement
-
Designed for 95 RON; minimum 91 RON
Spec
Triton Single Cab
Wraith
Service Plan
5 years / 90,000 km; 10,000 km intervals
4 years, unlimited kilometres
Spec
Triton Single Cab
Wraith
Ownership Role
New vehicle sold through Mitsubishi Motors South Africa
Historical South African new-car derivative documented locally from 2013 and still offered new in 2020; the March 2022 global order-book closure is an outer bound, not proof of the exact South African withdrawal year, while production ended in 2023.
Price Zar
499990 ZAR
Not confirmed
Pricing Role
Official South African recommended retail price
Historical price on application
Starting Price
499990
Not confirmed
Starting Price Zar
499990
Not confirmed
Spec
Triton Single Cab
Wraith
Warranty
5 years / unlimited km
4 years, unlimited kilometres
In depth: how these cars differ
This Triton Single Cab and Wraith 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 Wraith 97.
Efficiency index: Triton Single Cab 49 vs Wraith 31.
Safety-equipment index: Triton Single Cab 32 vs Wraith 87.
Practicality index: Triton Single Cab 72 vs Wraith 58.
Ownership-cover index: Triton Single Cab not separately scored vs Wraith 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
Wraith leads by 25 points
Wraith has a large lead in Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index over Triton Single Cab.
Performance
Wraith +63
Efficiency
Triton Single Cab +18
Safety
Wraith +55
Practicality
Triton Single Cab +14
Large difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Wraith
Performance
97/100
Efficiency
31/100
Safety
87/100
Practicality
58/100
Triton Single Cab
Performance
34/100
Efficiency
49/100
Safety
32/100
Practicality
72/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexRolls-Royce Wraith
leads the specification evidence index with 71 pts
vs 46 pts for Triton Single Cab
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Wraith 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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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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