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M itsubishi has launched its new-generation Triton,
improving key areas such as fuel economy and
refinement and adding plenty of extra equipment in an
effort to maintain its position as one of the leading one-tonne
utes in Australia.
An all-diesel affair for the time being, the new Triton
range at launch starts from $24,490 for the 4x2 GLX single
cab chassis and works its way through ‘club cab’ and dual
cab body styles, cab chassis and pick-up trays, 4x2 and 4x4
drivelines, manual and automatic gearboxes and three trim
levels – from the “tradie friendly” GLX to mid-series GLS and
top-spec Exceed.
The Thai-built Triton now carries a maximum five-star
crash-test rating from the Australasian New Car Assessment
Program (ANCAP) and is fitted with a high level of safety
equipment including seven airbags, electronic stability and
traction control, hill-start assist, trailer stability assist,
adjustable speed limiter, emergency stop signal function and
ABS brakes with electronic brake-force distribution, brake
assist and a brake override system.
Other standard features include air conditioning, cruise
control, hands-free Bluetooth (with voice command and
audio streaming), CD stereo with USB port, a multi-function
steering wheel, tilt/telescopic steering adjustment, a trip
computer, alarm and immobiliser.
Priced from $40,990 and only available as a 4x4 double
cab pick-up, the GLS adds 17" wheels (up from 16"), a
reversing camera, Xenon headlights, daytime running lamps,
front fog-lights, side steps, sports bar, automatic electric
folding door mirrors (with side turn lamp), piano black and
silver cabin trim, higher-level seat fabric, dual-zone climate-
control air con, 6.1" touch screen, leather-clad steering wheel/
transmission shift lever and upgraded audio including six
speakers and digital radio.
The auto-only Exceed (from $47,490) adds steering-
mounted gearshift paddles, a rear differential lock, automatic
headlights/wipers, leather seat trim, driver’s seat power
adjustment, ‘smart key’, one-touch start and the Mitsubishi
Multi Communication System with 7" touch screen, satellite-
navigation and SD card input.
Mitsubishi claims to have increased Triton’s cabin space
while retaining a 3m wheelbase and offering a best-in-class
11.8m turning circle, the latter combining with a faster steering
rack to bring improved manoeuvrability.
Braked towing capacity is now up to 3.1t (4x4 dual cab), while
substantial tweaks to the suspension – still with a double
wishbone (front) and leaf spring (rear) configuration – are said to
bring better balance, weight-carrying capability and ride quality.
Powering the entire range is a 2.4L MIVEC four-cylinder
turbo-diesel engine producing 133kW of power at 3,500rpm
and 430Nm of torque at 2,500rpm, paired with a new six-speed
manual or, where available, a five-speed automatic with sport
mode. Mitsubishi claims fuel economy improves by up to 20%,
depending on the variant.
GLX 4x4 variants are equipped with the ‘Easy Select’
4WD system now operated via a new shift-on-the-fly selector
dial, while GLS and Exceed use a new-generation Super
Select II system.
A 94kW 2.4-litre four-cylinder petrol engine with five-speed
manual gearbox will be available late in 2015 on a GLX 4x2
single cab variant.
Mitsubishi
MITSUBISHI TRITON