Mitsubishi Triton vs Nissan Navara
Value retention, real cost and monthly money, compared on the same 2026 South African data.
Too close to call on resale: both keep about 75% of their value over three years. Decide on the deal, not the badge.
Both curves, one chart
Head to head
| Triton | Navara | |
|---|---|---|
| New price (from) | R 499 990 | R 433 500 |
| ±Monthly instalment | R 8 739/m | R 7 577/m |
| Retained after 1 year | 87% | 87% |
| Retained after 3 years | 75% | 75% |
| Value after 3 years | R 377 421 | R 327 231 |
| Lost to depreciation (3y) | R 122 569 | R 106 269 |
| Value after 5 years | R 320 039 | R 277 479 |
| Our tier | Workhorse bakkie & ladder-frame SUV | Workhorse bakkie & ladder-frame SUV |
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
Nissan Navara →
Navara has been Nissan's one-ton bakkie in SA since the D40 arrived in 2006 with car-like refinement. The current generation has been built at Rosslyn since 2021 and uses coil-sprung rear suspension on double cabs. It undercuts the Hilux and Ranger on price but trails them on resale.
Known for: coil-sprung comfort and rosslyn build
Common questions
Which holds value better, the Mitsubishi Triton or the Nissan Navara?
They are close to inseparable: 75% vs 75% retained after three years. Buy on price, spec and the deal you can get, not on resale.
Which is cheaper to own over three years?
Depreciation is the biggest ownership cost. The Mitsubishi Triton loses about R 122 569 over three years and the Nissan Navara loses about R 106 269. 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 Mitsubishi Triton runs about R 8 739 per month and the Nissan Navara about R 7 577, before fees and insurance.
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Modelled estimates on a retail basis; spec levels and real transaction prices vary.