Mitsubishi Triton Single Cab vs Suzuki XL6

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
Suzuki XL6 in South Africa

Suzuki XL6

1.5 GL AT Petrol 4-Speed Automatic Current
ZAR 384,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 77 kW 🔧 138 Nm ⛽ 16.1 km/l
＋ Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

Mitsubishi Triton Single Cab vs Suzuki XL6: the short answer

Triton Single Cab and XL6 are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

XL6 starts ZAR 142,090 cheaper Triton Single Cab from ZAR 499,990 · XL6 from ZAR 357,900

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification Triton Single Cab XL6
Maximum Power Triton Single Cab81 kW @ 4000 rpm XL677 kW
Maximum Torque Triton Single Cab200 Nm @ 1000-3750 rpm XL6138 Nm
Engine Size Triton Single Cab2442 cc XL61462 cc
Combined Fuel Economy Triton Single Cab12.5 km/l XL616.1 km/l
Ground Clearance Triton Single Cab200 mm XL60 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

Suzuki XL6

1.5 GL AT

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
  • Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
  • Lower fuel efficiency
  • Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to: Published Practicality
Specification evidence leader

XL6

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

Which One's Right for You?

Triton Single Cab

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures

XL6

  • 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 XL6
Model Introduced Year 2024 2026
Generation Sixth-generation Triton Current market generation
Facelift History Next-Gen Triton launched in South Africa in November 2024. Current market specification
Facelift Launched Since Current specification 2026
Facelift Version Ending Current Current
Body Style Single-cab pickup MPV
Model Year 2026 2026
Production Status active active
Segment One-ton single-cab pickup MPV
Vehicle Type Light commercial vehicle MPV
Spec Triton Single Cab XL6
Length 5320 mm 4445 mm
Width 1865 mm 1775 mm
Height 1700 mm 1755 mm
Wheelbase 3130 mm 2740 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 200 mm 0 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) 185 mm 150 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 75 l 45 l
Boot/Cargo Space 1904 l 209 l
Kerb Weight 1625 kg 1275 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 2570 kg 1810 kg
Payload Capacity 945 kg 535 kg
Towing Capacity 0 kg 500 kg
Seating Capacity 2 seats 6 seats
Number of Rows 1 rows 3 rows
Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius 6.35 m 5.2 m
Front Headroom 1007 mm 1000 mm
Rear Headroom Not Applicable 950 mm
Front Legroom 1059 mm 1050 mm
Rear Legroom Not Applicable 900 mm

In depth: how these cars differ

This Triton Single Cab and XL6 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 XL6 34.

Efficiency index: Triton Single Cab 49 vs XL6 62.

Safety-equipment index: Triton Single Cab 32 vs XL6 67.

Practicality index: Triton Single Cab 72 vs XL6 45.

Ownership-cover index: Triton Single Cab not separately scored vs XL6 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

XL6 leads by 5 points

Triton Single Cab and XL6 are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

Evidence leader 51 /100
Lead 5 points
Data 74% source coverage
51
#1 Evidence leader

XL6

74% source coverage 0 strong categories
Best at Safety 67 Check Performance 34
Performance 34
Efficiency 62
Safety 67
Practicality 45
Leads by 5 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 Level Efficiency XL6 +13 Safety XL6 +35 Practicality Triton Single Cab +27

Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

XL6

Performance 34/100
Efficiency 62/100
Safety 67/100
Practicality 45/100

Triton Single Cab

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

What the evidence means

Evidence index Suzuki XL6 leads the specification evidence index with 51 pts vs 46 pts for Triton Single Cab

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, XL6 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 XL6 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.