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 Mahindra XUV700: the short answer
XUV700 has a large lead in Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index over Triton Single Cab.
XUV700 starts ZAR 4,791 cheaperTriton Single Cab from ZAR 499,990 · XUV700 from ZAR 495,199
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
Swipe sideways to compare every column
Specification
Triton Single Cab
XUV700
Maximum Power
Triton Single Cab81 kW @ 4000 rpm
XUV700149 kW @ 5000 rpm
Maximum Torque
Triton Single Cab200 Nm @ 1000-3750 rpm
XUV700380 Nm
Engine Size
Triton Single Cab2442 cc
XUV7001997 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Triton Single Cab12.5 km/l
XUV70013 km/l
Ground Clearance
Triton Single Cab200 mm
XUV700200 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.
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
Less powerful engine setup
Lower fuel efficiency
Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to:Published Practicality
Specification evidence leader
XUV700
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
XUV700
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
Open a category, then swipe sideways to compare every column
Spec
Triton Single Cab
XUV700
Model Introduced Year
2024
Not Available
Generation
Sixth-generation Triton
Current local listing
Facelift History
Next-Gen Triton launched in South Africa in November 2024.
Not listed by current South African source page.
Facelift Launched Since
Current specification
Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
Single-cab pickup
SUV
Model Year
2026
Current
Production Status
active
Active
Segment
One-ton single-cab pickup
SUV
Vehicle Type
Light commercial vehicle
SUV
Tare Mass Kg
-
2040 kg
Spec
Triton Single Cab
XUV700
Length
5320 mm
4695 mm
Width
1865 mm
1890 mm
Height
1700 mm
1755 mm
Wheelbase
3130 mm
2750 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
200 mm
200 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
185 mm
-
Fuel Tank Capacity
75 l
60 l
Boot/Cargo Space
1904 l
240 l
Kerb Weight
1625 kg
2040 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2570 kg
-
Payload Capacity
945 kg
-
Towing Capacity
0 kg
-
Seating Capacity
2 seats
7 seats
Number of Rows
1 rows
-
Doors
2 doors
-
Minimum Turning Radius
6.35 m
-
Front Headroom
1007 mm
-
Rear Headroom
Not Applicable
-
Front Legroom
1059 mm
-
Rear Legroom
Not Applicable
-
Spec
Triton Single Cab
XUV700
Engine
2.4-litre Intercooled Turbocharged Diesel
2-litre Turbocharged Petrol
Engine Code
4N16
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Diesel
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
2442 cc
1997 cc
Cylinders
4
Not Officially Disclosed
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
149 kW @ 5000 rpm
Maximum Torque
200 Nm @ 1000-3750 rpm
380 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
Not Officially Disclosed
Transmission
5-Speed Manual
6-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
150 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
0-100 km/h
15.5 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
20.0 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
No
ZIP, ZAP, ZOOM, CUSTOM
Launch Control
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
4500 rpm
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
49.8 kW/tonne
73 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
123.1 Nm/tonne
186.3 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
XUV700
Gearbox
5-Speed Manual
Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine, rear-wheel drive
Not Applicable
LSD Available
No
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
No
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
No
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
4.272
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
5
6
Transmission Type
Manual
6-speed automatic
Clutch Type
Single dry plate
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Type
Floor-mounted selector
Not Applicable
Drivetrain
RWD
Not Applicable
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
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
5-Speed Manual
6-speed automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
4x2
Not Applicable
Rear Differential Lock
No
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
5
6
Spec
Triton Single Cab
XUV700
Claimed Mileage
12.5 km/l
13 km/l
City Mileage
10 km/l
10.6 km/l
Highway Mileage
14.4 km/l
15.1 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
75 l
60 l
Emission Standard
Euro 5
Not Applicable
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
No
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
12.5 km/l
13 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
75
60
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
XUV700
Airbags
2
7
ABS
Yes
Not Available
Electronic Stability Control
Yes
Latest Gen Electronic Stability Programme
Traction Control
Yes
Not Available
Hill Descent Control
No
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Yes
Not Available
Child Safety Lock
No
Not Available
ISOFIX Mounts
No
Standard
Brake Assist
Yes
Not Available
Tyre Pressure Monitor
No
Not Available
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Not Available
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Yes
Not Available
Front Parking Sensors
No
Not Available
AEB
No
Not Available
BA
Yes
Not Available
Brake Override System
Yes
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
No
Standard
Driver Airbag
Yes
Standard
EBD
Yes
Not Available
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Not Available
Hill Hold
Yes
Not Available
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
No
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Yes
Not Available
Seatbelt Reminder
Yes
Not Available
Side Airbags
No
Standard
Stability Control
Yes
Latest Gen Electronic Stability Programme
TCS
Yes
Not Available
Knee Airbag
No
Driver knee airbag
ABS EBD
Yes
Not Available
Spec
Triton Single Cab
XUV700
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
Blind view monitoring
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
No
Not Available
Parking Sensors
No
Not Available
Rear View Camera
No
Reverse camera and park assist
360 Degree Camera
No
360-degree camera view
Autonomous Emergency Braking
No
Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
No
Driver drowsiness detection
Traffic Sign Recognition
No
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
No
Not Available
Auto Wipers
No
Not Available
Rear Parking Sensors
No
Not Available
Reverse Camera
No
Reverse camera and park assist
Adaptive Cruise Control
No
Not Available
Park Assist
No
Not Available
Around View Monitor
No
360-degree camera view
Blind Spot Warning
No
Blind view monitoring
Forward Collision Warning
No
Not Available
Spec
Triton Single Cab
XUV700
Seat Material
Vinyl
Leatherette
Heated Seats
No
Not Applicable
Ventilated Seats
No
Not Applicable
Ambient Lighting
No
Not Applicable
Steering Wheel Material
Urethane
Not Applicable
60 40 Split Seat
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Driver Seat Adjustment
Manual adjustable
6-way powered driver seat with memory
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Manual adjustable
6-way powered driver seat with memory
Seat Trim
Commercial vinyl
Leatherette
Front Shoulder Room
-
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
-
Not Applicable
Spec
Triton Single Cab
XUV700
Climate Control
Manual air conditioning
Dual-zone fully automatic climate control
Power Windows
No
Not Available
Keyless Entry
No
Passive keyless entry
Push Button Start
No
Push button start
Wireless Charging
No
Wireless front charger
Sunroof
No
Skyroof
Electric Tailgate
No
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
No
Not Available
AC Type
Manual air conditioning
Dual-zone fully automatic climate control
Load Bed Length
-
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
-
Not Applicable
Boot Space Seats Folded
-
Not Applicable
Loadbox Length Mm
-
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
-
Not Applicable
Spec
Triton Single Cab
XUV700
Infotainment System
No factory audio head unit
26.03-inch dual HD superscreen
Apple CarPlay
No
Yes
Android Auto
No
Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity
No
Yes
Number of Speakers
2
12-speaker Sony 3D sound system
Digital Instrument Cluster
Multi-information display
Not Applicable
USB Ports
No
Not Available
Infotainment Screen
Not Applicable
26.03-inch dual HD superscreen
Touchscreen
Not Applicable
26.03-inch dual HD superscreen
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
-
Standard
Audio Controls On Steering
-
Standard
Spec
Triton Single Cab
XUV700
LED Headlamps
No
Clear-view LED headlamps
Daytime Running Lamps
No
Not Available
Fog Lamps
No
Not Available
Roof Rails
No
Not Available
Exterior Colour Options
White Solid, Blade Silver Metallic, Graphite Grey Metallic
See OEM source page for colour availability.
Headlights
No
Clear-view LED headlamps
Panoramic Sunroof
No
Skyroof
Spec
Triton Single Cab
XUV700
Approach Angle
30.4 deg
Not Available
Departure Angle
22.8 deg
Not Available
Wading Depth
Not Applicable
Not Available
Terrain Modes
No
Not Available
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
23.4 deg
Not Available
Ground Clearance Max
-
Not Applicable
Ground Clearance Min
-
Not Applicable
Spec
Triton Single Cab
XUV700
Tyre Size
195 R15C
Not Available
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Not Available
Rear Brake Type
Drum
Not Available
Spare Wheel Type
Full-size steel
Not Available
Wheel Rim Size
15-inch steel
R18 diamond-cut alloy wheels
Handbrake Type
Manual lever
Electronic park brake
Parking Brake Type
-
Electronic park brake
Electric Park Brake
-
Standard
Spec
Triton Single Cab
XUV700
Front Suspension
Double wishbone with coil spring
Not Available
Rear Suspension
Heavy-duty elliptic leaf spring
Not Available
Front Track Width
-
Not Applicable
Rear Track Width
-
Not Applicable
Spec
Triton Single Cab
XUV700
CO2 Emissions
233 g/km
Not Applicable
Fuel Octane Requirement
-
Petrol
Spec
Triton Single Cab
XUV700
Service Plan
5 years / 90,000 km; 10,000 km intervals
5 years / 100 000 km
Spec
Triton Single Cab
XUV700
Ownership Role
New vehicle sold through Mitsubishi Motors South Africa
South Africa market model
Price Zar
499990 ZAR
627899 ZAR
Pricing Role
Official South African recommended retail price
flagship
Starting Price
499990
495199
Starting Price Zar
499990
495199
Spec
Triton Single Cab
XUV700
Warranty
5 years / unlimited km
5 years / 150 000 km
Basic Warranty
5 years / unlimited km
5 years / 150 000 km
In depth: how these cars differ
This Triton Single Cab and XUV700 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 XUV700 66.
Efficiency index: Triton Single Cab 49 vs XUV700 53.
Safety-equipment index: Triton Single Cab 32 vs XUV700 94.
Practicality index: Triton Single Cab 72 vs XUV700 67.
Ownership-cover index: Triton Single Cab not separately scored vs XUV700 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.
Model imagery
Triton Single Cab and XUV700 image comparison
Open an image for its full canonical file or visit the model page for the complete vehicle record.
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
XUV700 leads by 25 points
XUV700 has a large lead in Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index over Triton Single Cab.
Large difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
XUV700
Performance
66/100
Efficiency
53/100
Safety
94/100
Practicality
67/100
Triton Single Cab
Performance
34/100
Efficiency
49/100
Safety
32/100
Practicality
72/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexMahindra XUV700
leads the specification evidence index with 71 pts
vs 46 pts for Triton Single Cab
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, XUV700 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
Continue with closely related South Africa models and comparable body styles.
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.
Compare
Request dealer offers
Let's discuss your next car
Share your interest so Hagalu can follow up about quotations and available discounts. The dealer confirms stock, price and terms.
✓
We've Got Your Details!
Your enquiry has reached Hagalu for follow-up. Any dealer offer will be confirmed separately by the seller.
