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M itsubishi has added several new variants to its new-
generation Triton range, all of which are targeted at
trade buyers looking for sharp pricing and a value deal.
At the entry level, the Thai-built 1T utility now has a petrol-
powered 4x2 GLX single cab variant, priced from $21,990 plus
on-road costs, while a 4x2 GLX double cab diesel with a manual
transmission has arrived, priced from $33,490.
A double cab chassis model also kicks in, offered in GLX trim
with a 4x4 driveline and the new 2.4L diesel engine with either
a six-speed manual gearbox or optional five-speed automatic.
Pricing starts from $36,240 for the manual, while the auto
adds $2,500.
With the new petrol-powered price-leader, the Euro
5-compliant ‘4C64’ 2.4L four-cylinder engine produces 94kW of
power at 5,250rpm and 194Nm of torque at 4,000rpm. It drives
the rear wheels through a five-speed manual transmission
only, and returns economy of 10.9L/100km on the official
combined cycle.
The Triton 4x2 GLX single cab chassis with the 2.4L turbo-
diesel continues, priced from $24,490 and returning 7.0L/100km
in manual guise (auto: 7.3L/100km) with the ‘4N15’ oil-burning
engine that delivers 133kW at 3,500rpm and 430Nm at
2,500rpm.
The same output and economy figures apply for the new GLX
double cab manual.
Despite the sub-$22,000 baseline price, the petrol single
cab chassis remains very well equipped, with standard safety
features including dual front airbags, side and curtain airbags,
a driver’s knee airbag, front seatbelt pretensioners and force
limiters, ABS brakes with EBD and brake assist, electronic
stability and traction control, hill start assist, trailer stability
assist and an emergency stop signal function.
Media equipment onboard includes a two-speaker stereo with
AM/FM radio, CD and MP3 player, USB input, iPod control and
Bluetooth phone connectivity and audio streaming with voice
control. There is also a multi-information display providing trip
computer details such as average fuel consumption.
Other standard equipment runs to air conditioning, cruise
control, remote central locking, power windows/mirrors, a
multi-function steering wheel (with phone, audio and cruise
switchgear), tilt/telescopic steering wheel adjustment and side
and rear window demisters.
The new petrol variant has a 1,300kg maximum payload,
1,420kg kerb mass and 1,800kg braked towing capacity. In
comparison, the diesel equivalent has a 1,165kg payload,
1,555kg kerb weight and can tow up to 2,500kg with trailer
brakes fitted. GVM for both is 2,720kg.
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