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fuel economy or electric range, safety and the details that shape long-term ownership.
Mitsubishi Triton Single Cab vs BAIC X55 Plus: the short answer
X55 Plus holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Triton Single Cab.
X55 Plus starts ZAR 70,090 cheaperTriton Single Cab from ZAR 499,990 · X55 Plus from ZAR 429,900
Five key differences
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Specification
Triton Single Cab
X55 Plus
Maximum Power
Triton Single Cab81 kW @ 4000 rpm
X55 Plus138 kW
Maximum Torque
Triton Single Cab200 Nm @ 1000-3750 rpm
X55 Plus305 Nm
Engine Size
Triton Single Cab2442 cc
X55 Plus1498 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Triton Single Cab12.5 km/l
X55 Plus12.99 km/l
Ground Clearance
Triton Single Cab200 mm
X55 PlusNot Officially Disclosed
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★★★★★★★★★★
Desk research · Exact variant
Hagalu Editorial Team ·
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What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Triton Single Cab
Strengths
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower fuel efficiency
Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to:Published Practicality
Specification evidence leader
X55 Plus
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Efficiency
Which One's Right for You?
Triton Single Cab
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
X55 Plus
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
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
X55 Plus
Model Introduced Year
2024
2024
Generation
Sixth-generation Triton
Current upgraded X55 Plus generation for South Africa, mechanically based around BAIC's Magic Core 1.5T engine, DCT380 seven-speed dual-clutch transmission and front-wheel drive.
Facelift History
Next-Gen Triton launched in South Africa in November 2024.
The original X55 arrived locally in 2022. BAIC launched the upgraded X55 Plus in August 2024 with revised exterior details, a full-black interior, updated wheel and exhaust treatment, and additional connectivity features.
Facelift Launched Since
Current specification
2024
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
Single-cab pickup
Five-door compact SUV
Model Year
2026
2024
Production Status
active
active
Segment
One-ton single-cab pickup
Compact SUV
Vehicle Type
Light commercial vehicle
SUV
Spec
Triton Single Cab
X55 Plus
Length
5320 mm
4620 mm
Width
1865 mm
1886 mm
Height
1700 mm
1680 mm
Wheelbase
3130 mm
2735 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
200 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
185 mm
160 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
75 l
53 l
Boot/Cargo Space
1904 l
350 l
Kerb Weight
1625 kg
1480 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2570 kg
1970 kg
Payload Capacity
945 kg
490 kg
Towing Capacity
0 kg
Not Officially Disclosed
Seating Capacity
2 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
1 rows
2 rows
Doors
2 doors
5 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
X55 Plus
Engine
2.4-litre Intercooled Turbocharged Diesel
1.5-litre turbocharged petrol engine
Engine Code
4N16
A156T2H
Fuel Type
Diesel
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
2442 cc
1498 cc
Cylinders
4
4
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
138 kW
Maximum Torque
200 Nm @ 1000-3750 rpm
305 Nm
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
7-Speed DCT
Top Speed
150 km/h
200 km/h
0-100 km/h
15.5 sec
7.7 sec
Quarter Mile
20.0 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
No
Eco, Sport, Comfort, Smart
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 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
X55 Plus
Gearbox
5-Speed Manual
7DCT
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine, rear-wheel drive
FWD
LSD Available
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Paddle Shifters
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Final Drive Ratio
4.272
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Gears
5
7
Transmission Type
Manual
7-speed dual-clutch transmission
Clutch Type
Single dry plate
Not Officially Disclosed
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Gear Shift Type
Floor-mounted selector
Not Officially Disclosed
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 Officially Disclosed
Front Differential Lock
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Gearbox Type
5-Speed Manual
Dual-clutch
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
4x2
Front-wheel drive
Rear Differential Lock
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Transmission Speeds
5
7
Spec
Triton Single Cab
X55 Plus
Claimed Mileage
12.5 km/l
12.99 km/l
City Mileage
10 km/l
Not Officially Disclosed
Highway Mileage
14.4 km/l
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity
75 l
53 l
Emission Standard
Euro 5
Euro VI
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Auto Start Stop
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Real-world Mileage
12.5 km/l
12.99 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Litres
75
53
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
X55 Plus
Airbags
2
6
ABS
Yes
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Yes
Standard
Traction Control
Yes
Standard
Hill Descent Control
No
Standard
Hill Start Assist
Yes
Standard
Child Safety Lock
No
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
No
Standard
Brake Assist
Yes
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
No
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Yes
Standard
Front Parking Sensors
No
Not Available
AEB
No
Not Available
BA
Yes
Standard
Brake Override System
Yes
Standard
Curtain Airbags
No
Standard
Driver Airbag
Yes
Standard
EBD
Yes
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Standard
Hill Hold
Yes
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Yes
Not Available
Seatbelt Reminder
Yes
Standard
Side Airbags
No
Standard
Stability Control
Yes
Standard
TCS
Yes
Standard
Knee Airbag
No
Not Officially Disclosed
ABS EBD
Yes
Standard
Spec
Triton Single Cab
X55 Plus
Cruise Control
No
Standard
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 Officially Disclosed
Parking Sensors
No
Standard
Rear View Camera
No
Standard
360 Degree Camera
No
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
No
Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
No
Standard
Traffic Sign Recognition
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Auto Highbeam
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Auto Wipers
No
Standard
Rear Parking Sensors
No
Standard
Reverse Camera
No
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
No
Not Available
Park Assist
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Around View Monitor
No
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
No
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
No
Not Available
Spec
Triton Single Cab
X55 Plus
Seat Material
Vinyl
Leather
Heated Seats
No
Not Available
Ventilated Seats
No
Not Available
Ambient Lighting
No
Not Available
Steering Wheel Material
Urethane
Leather
60 40 Split Seat
Not Applicable
Standard
Driver Seat Adjustment
Manual adjustable
6-way manual
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Manual adjustable
6-way manual
Seat Trim
Commercial vinyl
Leather
Spec
Triton Single Cab
X55 Plus
Climate Control
Manual air conditioning
Air conditioning
Power Windows
No
Standard
Keyless Entry
No
Standard
Push Button Start
No
Standard
Wireless Charging
No
Not Available
Sunroof
No
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
No
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
No
Standard
AC Type
Manual air conditioning
Air conditioning
Spec
Triton Single Cab
X55 Plus
Infotainment System
No factory audio head unit
BAIC DA head unit with radio, Bluetooth and smartphone connection
Apple CarPlay
No
Standard
Android Auto
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Bluetooth Connectivity
No
Standard
Number of Speakers
2
4
Digital Instrument Cluster
Multi-information display
10.25-inch LCD instrument screen
USB Ports
No
Front USB, rear USB and Type-C charging
Infotainment Screen
Not Applicable
10.1-inch central touchscreen
Touchscreen
Not Applicable
10.1-inch central touchscreen
Spec
Triton Single Cab
X55 Plus
LED Headlamps
No
Standard
Daytime Running Lamps
No
Standard
Fog Lamps
No
Standard
Roof Rails
No
Not Available
Exterior Colour Options
White Solid, Blade Silver Metallic, Graphite Grey Metallic
Electric Yellow, Metallic Grey, Scarlet Red, Krypton Grey, Polar White, Turquoise Blue
Headlights
No
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof
No
Not Available
Spec
Triton Single Cab
X55 Plus
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
Not Officially Disclosed
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
X55 Plus
Tyre Size
195 R15C
225/60 R18
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Ventilated disc
Rear Brake Type
Drum
Solid disc
Spare Wheel Type
Full-size steel
Space-saver spare wheel
Wheel Rim Size
15-inch steel
18-inch
Handbrake Type
Manual lever
Electric parking brake
Spec
Triton Single Cab
X55 Plus
Front Suspension
Double wishbone with coil spring
MacPherson independent suspension
Rear Suspension
Heavy-duty elliptic leaf spring
Multi-link independent suspension
Spec
Triton Single Cab
X55 Plus
CO2 Emissions
233 g/km
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Triton Single Cab
X55 Plus
Service Plan
5 years / 90,000 km; 10,000 km intervals
5 Years / 60 000 km
Spec
Triton Single Cab
X55 Plus
Ownership Role
New vehicle sold through Mitsubishi Motors South Africa
Private buyer ownership with BAIC South Africa warranty and service support
Price Zar
499990 ZAR
429900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Official South African recommended retail price
Current ex-showroom price
Starting Price
499990
429900
Starting Price Zar
499990
429900
Spec
Triton Single Cab
X55 Plus
Warranty
5 years / unlimited km
5 Years / 150 000 km
In depth: how these cars differ
This Triton Single Cab and X55 Plus 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 X55 Plus 62.
Efficiency index: Triton Single Cab 49 vs X55 Plus 53.
Safety-equipment index: Triton Single Cab 32 vs X55 Plus 88.
Practicality index: Triton Single Cab 72 vs X55 Plus 55.
Ownership-cover index: Triton Single Cab not separately scored vs X55 Plus 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
X55 Plus leads by 19 points
X55 Plus holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Triton Single Cab.
Performance
X55 Plus +28
Efficiency
X55 Plus +4
Safety
X55 Plus +56
Practicality
Triton Single Cab +17
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
X55 Plus
Performance
62/100
Efficiency
53/100
Safety
88/100
Practicality
55/100
Triton Single Cab
Performance
34/100
Efficiency
49/100
Safety
32/100
Practicality
72/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexBAIC X55 Plus
leads the specification evidence index with 65 pts
vs 46 pts for Triton Single Cab
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, X55 Plus 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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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.
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