The Mitsubishi Triton is manufactured by Mitsubishi and is a compact pickup truck. Its production started in 1978, and ever since, it has been coming up with upgrades and additions to its features and models.
The Mitsubishi Triton is one of the popular ‘Utes’ and has been one for many decades. With its fifth generation in the market, it still is one of the cheapest yet valued vehicles. The Mitsubishi Triton is as good as an SUV, and for a utility car, it is easier to be driven in town. It is one of the bestselling models in its crowded market, like Ford Ranger, Nissan Navara, and Isuzu D-Max. All Tritons have prioritized safety, and they come with an emergency braking system in most versions. It has comfortable seating and a cabin that comes off as grand. The steering wheel is adjustable and smooth. It is easy on fuel and can be driven on diesel and petrol, and comes with a 2.4-liter engine in all variants. Only the GLX single Cab model offers petrol. The ranges include GLX, GLX+ and ADAS that come in Single Cab, double cab and club cab. The Triton feels less comfortable in carrying heavy loads as compared to its competitors. It feels less stable when the maximum capacity is reached. It can be classified as a light commercial utility car.
Specifications
The features present in all double cab Tritons include the entire sound system, that is, MP3 and iPod compatibility, FM and Radio, Bluetooth to connect phone calls, voice control feature, and all this comes with six speakers.
- It has a touchscreen with a reverse camera, rear parking sensors, a rearview mirror that dims automatically, and cruise control. The Triton has many automatic features, including the on and off, automatic headlights for dark roads, and an automated windscreen piper to sense rain.
- The steering wheel comes with a Tilt and reaches adjustment making it very comfortable for the driver. The wheel also has controls that’ll allow the driver to operate the sound system, phone and cruise control.
- The Triton consists of seven airbags. Two in front for the driver and the passenger seat. A curtain airbag to protect the passengers at the back. And one near the leg of the driver and front passenger to save them from leg injuries.
- As safety is given a lot of priority, it comes with multiple control systems, namely Electronic Stability Control, that’ll help the car be in control and avoid skidding. The electronic traction control, helping the car maintain stability on slippery roads. The Trailer Sway controls stabilizing the car if and when the trailer starts to sway, and lastly, Hill starts control that’ll help the car start on hilly roads.
- The 2.4-litre engine has a modern design that feels smooth and performs well compared to its small capacity.
- The models that are on the higher end come with cloth for the seats, CD player, manual air conditioning and vinyl floors. A higher GLX+ model comes with 4WD, better-looking wheels and the CD player is upgraded with Android and Apple systems that will allow you to stream music and use navigation apps.
- The Triton feels sporty; it doesn’t work fitfully in the Ute category as there are other cars with more power.
- Triton comes with a 10-year warranty and is scheduled for service every 12 months or after 15,000 km, depending on what comes first.
- Triton is available in 5 variants, and five colours are Orange, black, white, grey, and silver.
- It has varied pricing across different models, making it a good value for money. The base model is the Triton GLX, and the highest model is the Triton GSR (4×4). The variety offered can make Triton everyday use cars to a purely agricultural arrangement.
Overall, Triton was always known for its great value on money, and the recent upgrades have also made it popular in terms of visual and technical. The cons that come with the car are its compact cabin, small rear seats, and the fact that it cannot tow heavy loads as well as its rivals. On the other hand, the combination of price and the specifications offered to act as a competitive edge. Triton doesn’t fail to impress the market.
