Fiat Fullback vs Mitsubishi Triton
Value retention, real cost and monthly money, compared on the same 2026 South African data.
The Mitsubishi Triton wins on money kept: 75% retained after three years vs 61%, worth about R 73 512 at trade-in time.
Both curves, one chart
Head to head
| Fullback | Triton | |
|---|---|---|
| New price (from) | R 500 245 | R 499 990 |
| ±Monthly instalment | R 8 743/m | R 8 739/m |
| Retained after 1 year | 78% | 87% |
| Retained after 3 years | 61% | 75% |
| Value after 3 years | R 303 909 | R 377 421 |
| Lost to depreciation (3y) | R 196 336 | R 122 569 |
| Value after 5 years | R 236 240 | R 320 039 |
| Our tier | Weak-franchise mainstream | Workhorse bakkie & ladder-frame SUV |
Fiat Fullback →
Essentially a rebadged Mitsubishi Triton, the Fullback double cab launched in June 2016 at R500,245. Fiat's thin bakkie credentials and small dealer network meant very few found homes, and it was gone within about three years. Used examples trade at a discount to the equivalent Triton.
Known for: rebadged mitsubishi triton
Mitsubishi Triton →
Mitsubishi's one-ton bakkie replaced the long-serving Colt in 2007 and has always offered generous spec for the money. The sixth generation reached South Africa in late 2024 with a 2.4 bi-turbo diesel option in higher grades. Volumes trail the Hilux and Ranger by a wide margin, which keeps used prices attractive but resale percentages softer.
Known for: strong spec for less money than a hilux
Common questions
Which holds value better, the Fiat Fullback or the Mitsubishi Triton?
The Mitsubishi Triton. It keeps about 75% of its price after three years against 61% for the Fiat Fullback, a gap of 15 points.
Which is cheaper to own over three years?
Depreciation is the biggest ownership cost. The Fiat Fullback loses about R 196 336 over three years and the Mitsubishi Triton loses about R 122 569. Fuel, insurance and servicing can narrow or widen that, but the depreciation gap is the number to start from.
What do they cost per month?
On typical finance (10% deposit, 72 months, 11.75%), the Fiat Fullback runs about R 8 743 per month and the Mitsubishi Triton about R 8 739, before fees and insurance.
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Modelled estimates on a retail basis; spec levels and real transaction prices vary.