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We look at how the new Triton bakkie compares to others in SA, including the Ranger and the Hilux.
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The new Mitsubishi Triton GL has reached South African shores with the aim of being an affordable pickup for fleet owners and small and medium enterprises.
“At the competitive price of R469,995 – The Triton Double Cab GL features an intercooled turbodiesel engine, with 100kW of power and 324Nm of peak torque, making the range more accessible than ever before,” said Mitsubishi.
The new bakkie is exclusively available as a 4×2 with a six-speed transmission and offers 8.0 litres/100km.
The Triton GL includes an anti-lock braking system, electric brakeforce distribution (EBD) and child seat anchors, while creature comforts include keyless entry, central locking, an immobiliser, electric windows, an automatic air-conditioning system and a touchscreen with Android Auto or Apple Car play as an optional extra.
The Triton comes at a time when the South African bakkie market is eagerly awaiting updated versions of staple brands including the 2022 Ford Ranger.
The next-generation Ford Ranger is set to be introduced in the second quarter of 2022 and bring with it a 3.0 litre, V6 engine.
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Triton GL
| Base model | Top of the range | |
| Name | Trition 2.4L DI-DC M/T GL 4×2 | Triton 2.4L DI-DC M/T 4×4 Xtreme |
| Price | R479 995 | R734 995 |
| Power | 100kW | 133kW |
| Peak torque | 324Nm | 430Nm |
| Petrol | 8.0L/100km | 8.3L/100km |
BusinessTech compared the new Mitsubishi to 10 double-cab bakkies from the biggest carmakers:
Ford Ranger
| Base model | Top of the range | |
| Name | Ranger 2.2 RDCi SuperCab 4×2 Hi-Rider | Ranger 2.0Bi-turbo 4×4 Raptor Special Edition |
| Price | R404 700 | R977 400 |
| Power | 88kW | 157kW |
| Peak torque | 285Nm | 500Nm |
| Petrol | 6.5L/100km | 8.3L/100km |
Toyota Hilux
| Base model | Top of the range | |
| Name | Hilux 2.7 VVTi RB S 5MT | Hilux 2.8 GD6 4×4 Legend RS AT |
| Price | R465 200 | R891 200 |
| Power | 122kW | 150kW |
| Peak torque | 245Nm | 500Nm |
| Petrol | 10.7L/100km | 8.0L/100km |
Isuzu D-Max
| Base model | Top of the range | |
| Name | D-Max 250 | D-Max 300 3.0TD 4×4 LX Artic Trucks AT 35 |
| Price | R424 900 | R925 100 |
| Power | 100kW | 130kW |
| Peak torque | 320Nm | 380Nm |
| Petrol | 7.7L/100km | 8.6L/100km |
Peugeot Landtrek
| Base model | Top of the range | |
| Name | Landtrek 1.9TD Allure | Landtrek 1.9TD 4Action 4×4 |
| Price | R579 900 | R669 900 |
| Power | 110kW | 110kW |
| Peak torque | 350Nm | 350Nm |
| Petrol | 8.9L/100km | 9.1L/100km |
GWM P-Series
| Base model | Top of the range | |
| Name | P-series 2.0TD SX | P-series 2.0TD LT 4×4 |
| Price | R359 900 | R574 900 |
| Power | 120kW | 120kW |
| Peak torque | 400Nm | 400Nm |
| Petrol | 9.8L/100km | 9.4L/100km |
GWM Steed
| Base model | Top of the range | |
| Name | Steed 5 2.2 Mpi 4×2 | Steed 5 2,0 VGT 4×4 SX |
| Price | R230 900 | R354 900 |
| Power | 73kW | 105kW |
| Peak torque | 180Nm | 305Nm |
| Petrol | 9.8L/100km | 8.3L/100km |
Nissan Navara
| Base model | Top of the range | |
| Name | Navara 2.5DDTi SE | Navara 2.5DDTi PRO-4X 4×4 |
| Price | R489 900 | R773 900 |
| Power | 120kW | 140kW |
| Peak torque | 403Nm | 450Nm |
| Petrol | 7.2L/100km | 8.1L/100km |
Toyota Land Cruiser
| Base model | Top of the range | |
| Name | Land Cruiser LC79 4.0 Petrol SC | Land Cruiser LC79 4.5 D V8 D/C 70th Ed |
| Price | R659 000 | R952 500 |
| Power | 170kW @ 5200r/min | 151kW @ 3400r/min |
| Peak torque | 360Nm | 430Nm |
| Petrol | 11.9L/100km | 11.9L/100km |
VW Amarok
| Base model | Top of the range | |
| Name | Amarok 2.0BiTDI Highline 4Motion | Amarok 3.0 V6 TDI Extreme 4Motion |
| Price | R751 400 | R1 057 500 |
| Power | 132kW | 190kW |
| Peak torque | 400Nm | 580Nm |
| Petrol | 8.6L/100km | 9.5L/100km |
Mahindra Scorpio Pik-Up
| Base model | Top of the range | |
| Name | S6 4×2 DC MT | S11 4×4 DC Karoo |
| Price | R349 999 | R472 999 |
| Power | 103kW | 103kW |
| Peak torque | 320Nm | 320Nm |
| Petrol | 7.9L/100km | 7.9L/100km |
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