2024 Mitsubishi Triton: Australian launch details revealed

The all-new 2024 Mitsubishi Triton will arrive in Australian showrooms from February next year, launching with four model grades, two cab styles and two driveline options paired to the sixth-generation ute’s new twin-turbo diesel engine.

The Australian-market details have emerged after the bigger and bolder new Triton was unveiled in Bangkok yesterday – see our full report here.

Mitsubishi Australia has now confirmed that production of the Triton for the Aussie market will begin in Thailand in December, with first deliveries arriving Down Under during February.

No pricing is available yet, but the model grades at launch are the familiar GLX, GLX+, GLS and GSR.

All of them will only be available as automatic pick-ups, leaving the more utilitarian cab-chassis and manual versions to come later.

The launch range will comprise five variants: GLX Double Cab 4x2, GLX Double Cab 4x4, GLX+ Club Cab 4x4, GLS Double Cab 4x4 and GSR Double Cab 4x4.

All are powered by a new twin-turbocharged 2.4-litre four-cylinder diesel engine, which produces 150kW/470Nm and for the time being is only available with a six-speed automatic transmission.

A six-speed manual will be made available on select models at a later date.

GLX and GLX+ models will use the ‘Easy Select’ part-time 4x4 system whereas the higher-tier GLS and GSR score the more advanced Super Select II system, backed up by a locking rear differential.

A rear locker is also included on the GLX+ but the base model goes without.

The key advantage of the Super Select II system is that it allows drivers to run in high-range 4x4 on sealed surfaces by leaving the centre differential open, essentially gifting the Triton all-wheel drive before ‘4HLc’ is called upon once the terrain becomes gnarlier.

Helping the Triton be as versatile as ever are seven drive modes offered with Super Select II: Eco, Normal, Gravel, Snow, Mud, Sand and Rock.

As revealed yesterday, the new Triton is bigger than ever before, measuring 5320mm long (+15mm), 1865mm wide (+50mm) and 1795mm tall. It rests on a 3130mm wheelbase (+130mm) and offers up to 222mm of ground clearance.

Under the skin is an all-new ladder-frame chassis said to have a 65 per cent greater cross-sectional area than the previous platform, delivering a claimed 40 per cent increase in bending rigidity and a 60 per cent increase in torsional rigidity.

The stiffer new underpinnings and more powerful engine combine to yield a maximum braked towing capacity of 3500kg – the benchmark figure within the mid-size pick-up segment – however payload and other figures such as fuel consumption are yet to be announced.

Also yet to be detailed for our market are the grade-by-grade equipment lists beyond the mechanical hardware, with Mitsubishi Australia only confirming a 9.0-inch infotainment system, sat-nav, smartphone mirroring, a 7.0-inch driver’s display and Bluetooth connectivity for all variants.

The GLS will once again be offered with the optional leather interior pack from launch.

Safety features across the range are headlined by the inclusion of a centre airbag and a segment-first driver fatigue monitoring system, along with autonomous emergency braking (front and rear), blind spot monitoring and assist, front and rear cross traffic alert, active yaw control and adaptive cruise control (auto only).

The forward collision mitigation system can detect pedestrians and cyclists, as well as assist at intersections.

In a surprise move, the Triton continues with rear drum brakes rather than increasingly common (and more effective) rear discs.

The Triton’s exterior colour palette will include two options: Blade Silver and the GSR-only Yamabuki Orange.

Australia is the second-biggest Triton market in the world after Thailand and Mitsubishi Australia is anticipating a strong response from local buyers.

“New-gen Triton is such a significant vehicle for Mitsubishi, globally and of course in Australia,” said Mitsubishi Australia CEO Shaun Westcott.

“The new model is a significant step forward in many ways, with its upgraded drivetrain, enhanced load carrying capacity, increased interior comfort and modern-day connectivity options.

“But it also retains the trademark Triton toughness, with a global vehicle development program that included Australia.”

As with other Mitsubishi models, the new Triton will be covered by a five-year/100,000km warranty in Australia.

However, if you continue to service the vehicle through the Mitsubishi dealer network after the first five years, the warranty extends to 10 years/200,000km.

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