2024 Mitsubishi Triton driver monitoring system upgraded

Mitsubishi Motors Australia Limited (MMAL) has introduced a much-needed upgrade for the new-generation 2024 Mitsubishi Triton’s driver monitoring system, following heavy criticism from media and customers since the ute was launched earlier this year.

Announced this morning, the software update will be applied to all new 2024 Mitsubishi Triton utes leaving showrooms from today.

It will also be retrofitted to vehicles already out on the road, either via appointment or at the next service interval, at no additional cost.

The software upgrade is said to make the system less sensitive to “certain natural movements” – like making head checks and looking into the rear-view mirrors – and will allow a higher minimum speed threshold to help improve the ute’s behaviour at intersections and the like.

“Since the all-new Triton’s launch in February this year, MMAL has been actively seeking feedback across several key stakeholders,” said Mitsubishi Australia CEO Shaun Westcott.

“This includes dealers and media, but also – crucially – all-new Triton customers.

“In collating that feedback, we have leveraged our core market relationship with Mitsubishi Motors Corporation to identify areas of potential future improvement that we believe can maximise our customers’ ownership experience.”

It's understood the new software will also improve the driver monitoring system's night-time sensitivity seeing as the current set-up struggles to identify occupants in the dark and regularly sounds the alarm as a result.

“The calibration of DMS requires a fine balance, ensuring adherence to what are strict ANCAP safety protocols while not overly impacting the user experience,” Westcott added.

“We’re confident the updated software further enhances the drive, while remaining five-star ANCAP safe.”

Mitsubishi has delivered 9349 Triton utes in the first half of this years, which includes previous-generation versions.

The brand is yet to broaden the new range beyond dual-cab pick-up models, which will continue to impact sales until cab-chassis and additional 4x2 variants are added to the mix.

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