Built for whatever is asked for’ is the official stand that Mitsubishi has taken with the new Mitsubishi Triton ute. This ute comes from a long-standing tradition of pioneering technology which is effective across all Australian terrains. Be it the first PHEV SUV or the 4WD-II system, Mitsubishi has been a legend from the road to the Dakar rally. Today, we’ll talk about how the newest iteration of the Mitsubishi Triton 2024 ute performs and some information which you should know if you’re looking to buy or looking to boast about your ute knowledge.

Pros

• Extraordinarily torque
• An absolute workhorse of a ute
• Acceleration in 2-wheel drive is faster than when compared to the 4WD
• Traction control is impressive
  

Cons

• Single engine option
• No torsion bar for the loading bay door which makes it hard to lift and lower.
• Drive modes in 4-wheel drive variants are weaker to the 2023 Triton
  

What’s new about the new Mitsubishi Triton?

• Twin-turbocharged engine
• 3.5 tonnes towing capacity
• Upscaled interiors
  

The new Mitsubishi Triton 2024 competes with other utes like GWM Canon, Isuzu D-Max, Nissan Navara and more. If you’re looking for a Ute or just a fan of these amphibious beasts, you know that there is quite a bit of competition in this segment.

Exteriors

Styling Elements

The front-end styling of the new Mitsubishi Triton 2024 has a lot of going on, the headlights cluster is split into 3 fragments with the top strip being LED DRLs followed by what I think is a lack of update as Mitsubishi has still kept in those halogen indicators clubbed with LED headlights and the last strip of the cluster is LED fog lamps.

The front grille has a big air inlet which compliments the new engine. Depending on the variant you pick you get a piano black finishing on the front end or you can get a chrome finished front end.

Sides have well-built side steps which are seemingly better than what we’ve seen in the Hilux ute which seems to be made of Toyota's signature cheap plastic. Privacy glass covers the dual cab or the club cab windows.

Colour Options

While there aren’t alot of colour options for the new Mitsubishi Triton Ute, the good thing is that the optional colours are dirt cheap, $200 is the most you’ll be spending on colour options if you choose to express yourself through the following vibrant colours;

White | Blade Silver | Graphite Grey | Red | Impulse Blue | Black Mica | White Diamond | Yamabuki Orange

Each of these colours has a different glow to it. Certain colours are availed in; Prestige | Metallic | Pearlescent.

Wheel Design

The wheel arch cladding has a metallic black finish to it, again depending upon the variant you pick you can also get a chrome finish. Apart from that, the wheels are 18-inch alloy wheels with pristine black colouring. It looks extremely premium.

The new Mitsubishi Triton also comes with tyres marked ‘A/T’ which essentially stands for ‘All Terrain’.

Interiors

Interior Layout & Space

Mitsubishi understood the assignment about their need to update their interiors and the new Mitsubishi Triton 2024 seems to be ages ahead of the Mitsubishi Triton 2023. While there are still some scratchy surfaces that we don’t enjoy too much, most of the dashboard and interiors are cushioned with fabric which is an essential component to accentuate the overall look and feel of the car.

What I don’t like much is the use of those glossy black finishings. Seems like every manufacturer is doing it and what they don’t understand is a minor scratch is a scratch forever. It taints far too easily and then virtually irreparable marks will eventually bring down the resale value of the car. The new Mitsubishi Triton has alot of piano black encasing in and around the buttons which I particularly disdain.

Apart from that, the new Mitsubishi Triton’s build quality is pretty strong and centred. The driver can easily access most of the things in the cabin without much distraction from the road. The buttons on the infotainment screen and other tech buttons are also very easily reachable.

Comfort & Ergonomics

The seats of the new Mitsubishi Triton 2024 has three variations and depending upon the variant that you’ve picked you can choose from the available upholstery. They are as follows;

New Mitsubishi Triton GLX - Black fabric

New Mitsubishi Triton GLS & GLX+ - Black Fabric Silver Stitching

New Mitsubishi Triton GSR (Optional for GLS) - Black Leather Appointed with Silver Stitching | Black Leather Appointed with Orange Stitching

Loading Bay

The loading bay has a plastic lining which is a bit thin. I mean you can hear the metal clanking if you knock on it, may be prone to wear and tear after repeated use. There are hooks to secure and fasten whatever you load. There are no power sockets which might be the complaint of the new-gen drivers but the true ute users don’t need it anyway.

In terms of dimensions the length of the bay is 1555mm, and the width also shuffles just a bit to 1545mm, however, the width between the wheel arches drops down to 1135mm.

The great thing about the new Mitsubishi Triton is that the payload capacity of the ute is around 1085kg. That is far more than the higher-end utes, which compromise the payload capacity to make it look sportier like the Hilux and Rogue.

Technology & Infotainment

Mitsubishi isn't very known for its futuristic features or other related things. However, the Triton ute goes up against some of the strongest contenders on the ground and thus, Mitsubishi has given some upgrades to the Triton.

Technology Features of the new Mitsubishi Triton 2024

• High-resolution 360-degree camera
• Dual-zone automatic climate control
• Heated and Ventilated seats
• Electric seat adjustment for the driver
• Active Yaw Control
• Active Stability and Active Traction Control
• 7 drive modes - Normal, Eco, Gravel, SNow, Mud, Sand and Rock
  

Connectivity Options of the new Mitsubishi Triton 2024

• 9-inch infotainment system
• Inbuilt satellite navigation
• AM/FM DAB
• Digital Radio
• 6-speaker sound system
• Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
• Customisable digital driver’s display
• USB A & USB C port & 12V charging port
• Wireless charging pad

Performance & Engine

Engine Specifications of the new Mitsubishi Triton 2024

The Mitsubishi Triton ute is one of the biggest contenders of my favourite Ford Ranger ute. To match the level of what Ford has out in their ute, Mitsubishi has not let a single step go to waste. The ute is built strong and powered up by the Bi-Turbo diesel engine. The engine is strong and well-tuned. It doesn’t choke on unsealed surfaces and takes up almost any challenge thrown. Overcoming hurdles isn;t a huge task for the Triton as 470 Nm of torque takes over almost anything. However I do wonder, can novice drivers truly make the most of their Triton?

Transmission & Drive System

The new 2.4-litre twin-charged turbo diesel engine has mated to a 6-speed automatic transmission. There are 4 transmission settings you can choose from, which Mitsubishi calls a ‘Super select 4WD’, ofcourse this is exclusive to 4WD variants only. There are 2-wheel drive high-range, 4-wheel drive high-range, 4-wheel drive centre differential lock and 4-wheel drive low range.

Braking System of the new Mitsubishi Triton 2024

Mitsubishi had a great opportunity of reinventing the of the new Mitsubishi Triton 2024 entirely and it could have gone way beyond all they had to do was install disc brakes in the rear tyres. However, we’re left with drum brakes. They’re effective but while you need to brake fast you also need to brake within a minimum distance.

Had all 4 tyres had the disc brakes, the braking system would have been immaculate and precise. While Mitsubishi says that they’re working in that department and maybe the next update could have disc brakes in the rear but for now this is all we have.

The entire car comes to a total stop from 100km/h to 0km/h in 2.90 seconds, which is great but it stretches to a bit over 40 meters before halting

Fuel Economy & Efficiency

The fuel economy of the new Mitsubishi Triton 2024 is nothing exceptional but it isn’t that bad either. Sure the makers at Mitsubishi would like to claim that 7.7 litres for every 100km are the requirement for the AWD variants and 7.5 litres for every 100km is what is required for the 2WD variants, real-world figures may vary depending upon the driving habit, terrain and driving conditions which are everpresent ever-evolving factors, apart from that the economy that you get for the engine that you have will not irk you even a bit.

Handling & Driving Dynamics

The new Mitsubishi Triton 2024 has had a major update in terms of handling from its previous iterations. The 2023 Mitsubishi Triton was a bit laggy and a bit too bumpy on the roads, the new Mitsubishi Triton has become adequately firm and responsive in terms of driving on urban and countryside roads. However, there is quite a bit of bounce that you might experience while taking it but the plain surfaces will make you floor that pedal fearlessly.

Another thing I loved about the new Mitsubishi Triton is that the calibration on the steering is on point. It is extremely responsive, especially in the 4-wheel drive high range. The steering isn’t too loose or too firm but just enough to make it dynamic they’ve edged it closer towards the firmer side.

Safety Features

Mitsubishi has outdone itself with the amount of standard and advanced safety features with the new Mitsubishi Triton 2024. Additionally, most of the advanced safety features are standard with all variants. This means that each of the new Mitsubishi Triton is as safe as the other. Here are some of the safety features of the following;

• Hill Descent Control (HDC)
• Active Stability Control (ASC)
• Trailer Stability Assist (TSA)
• Active Traction Control (ATC)
• Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
• Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)
• Brake Override System (BOS)
  

Advanced Safety Features new Mitsubishi Triton

• Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
• Blind Spot Warning (BSW)
• Lane Change Assist (LCA)
• Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)
• Ultrasonic misacceleration Mitigation System (UMS)
• Automatic High Beam (AHB)
• Emergency Stop Signal function (ESS)
• Emergency Brake Assist system (EBA)
• Hill Start Assist (HSA)
• Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)
• Lane Departure Prevention (LDP)
• Emergency Lane Assist (ELA)
• TrafficSign Recognition (TSR)
• Intelligent Speed Limiter (ISL)
• Driver Monitoring System (DMS)
• Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
• Forward Collision Mitigation (FCM) with pedestrian detection
  
  

Crash Test Ratings

The new Mitsubishi Triton 2024 has a long-standing reputation of being one of the safest Utes on the market. However, it was surprising to note that ANCAP just tested the dual cab variant of the Mitsubishi Triton 2024. The test was conducted in January 2024 and expires in December 2030. Following is a brief breakdown of the ANCAP report of the new Mitsubishi Triton Dual Cab

• Adult Occupant Protection - 86%
• Child Occupant Protection - 89%
• Vulnerable Road User Protection - 74%
• Safety Assist - 70%

Ownership Experience

The new Mitsubishi Triton 2024 owners have had a split opinion about the ute. Some owners tend to believe that as a utility vehicle, it has shown some great prowess and has the added benefit of towing 3.5 tonnes which is great. The amped-up engine and boosted torque do make most of the things work well. However, there’s another opinion floating around about how effective it is off-roading. Needless to say the new Mitsubishi Triton off the road isn’t a car for novices. The misplaced rear camera makes things as simple as aligning the car a task.

So now that we have some cards on the table, we are waiting to see how the new Mitsubishi Triton prevails once it has spent more time in the market. While there are some changes that I would expect out of Mitsubishi right out of the bat, there are some changes that people’s feedback will better clarity on.

Major Drawbacks of the new Mitsubishi Triton

• The rear camera is misaligned. More towards the left than the centre. This makes it aligning a trailer or anything you tow really hard.
• The rear AEB brakes the car when you’re trying to tow something. Makes it unnecessarily taxing to hook something up.
• While there is ample headroom, the legroom and toe room in the second row is underwhelming
• Toyota Hilux and Ford Ranger are far more powerful
• Bounces and lingers on on bumpy roads
• Driver distraction monitor is overly sensitive
  

Major Strengths the new Mitsubishi Triton

• The new turbocharger or more appropriately an additional turbocharged engine has elevated the power.
• Torque at lower RPM has improved
• Lighter vehicle allows for better manoeuvrability

Maintenance & Warranty Information

Mitsubishi Motors Confidence is an integrated care program included in the price of each vehicle for all 2024 models:

• 2-Year/30,000-Mile Limited Maintenance (3 Oil & Filter Changes, 3 Tire Rotations and 1 Cabin Filter)
  
• 10-Year/100,000-Mile Powertrain Limited Warranty
  
• 5-Year/Unlimited-Mile Roadside Assistance

Verdict

Alright, so that was our review of the new Mitsubishi Triton 2024. Our verdict is that the 2023 Triton was far more capable in off-roading than the 2024 successor. Sure there is an engine update and the interior update. However, these things are just labelled fancy seeing as they don’t serve the purpose of the ute. The ADAS features are more of a hindrance than an aid, which is quite disturbing and at times they are extremely distracting.

The sad thing is that the new Mitsubishi Triton isn’t a huge leap forward in terms of performance, especially off-road performance. This is also a great testament to the older Mitsubishi Triton 2023. The need in the 2023 Mitsubishi Triton was to empower it, seems like Mitsubishi has tarnished the good reputation of the Triton with this the new Mitsubishi Triton.

Overall the new Mitsubishi Triton is a great car. Just not great at what it is ideally supposed to be built for off-roading. To those who use this for utility, hauling and towing, our best wishes to you. To those who take this off-roading, our deepest condolences.

Reference

Brochure

Owners Manual