All-new 2024 Mitsubishi Triton debuts in Thailand; check full details

KUALA LUMPUR: Mitsubishi has finally yanked the silks off the all-new Triton pickup truck in Thailand. From the platform to styling to the engine, every aspect of the vehicle has been redesigned and improved to make it stand out in both performance and appearance. Let’s dive deeper and know the new Mitsubishi Triton in detail -

Platform 

The upgraded pickup underpins a newly developed ladder frame that has a larger cross-sectional area resulting in 40% higher bending rigidity and 60% higher torsional rigidity. The body of the new Triton is lighter than the outgoing model thanks to the new 1180 MPa high-tensile steel material used in its manufacturing.

Dimensions

The new Mitsubishi Triton comes in three body styles - Double Cab, Cub Cab, and Single Cab. Most relevant to Malaysia, the Double Cab iteration is much larger than before; measuring 5,360 mm in length (+55 mm), 1,930 mm in width (+115 mm), and 1,815 mm in height (+35 mm). The wheelbase is 130 mm longer at 3,130 mm.

The height of the pickup’s cargo bed is now 820 mm, i.e. 45 mm lower than the predecessor, to facilitate easier loading and unloading. The maximum brake towing capacity stands at 3,500 kg.

Exterior

In terms of aesthetic upgrades, the new 2024 Mitsubishi Triton benefits from the ‘Beast Mode’ design concept. It features an evolved Dynamic Shield fascia with a three-dimensional grille bracketed by new 3-light L-shaped LED lights and new daytime running lights. On the sides, the vehicle gets robust doors with more durable handles, wider side steps, and prominent fender panels, adding to the stability and toughness.

The rear profile also received an upgrade in the form of new T-shaped tail lights and a subtle spoiler for better aerodynamics. Two new exterior colours added to the palette are - Yamabuki Orange Metallic and Blade Silver Metallic.

Interior

The new Triton has a classy interior offering excellent functionality and operability. Among the key interior revisions are - 

• An overhauled dashboard underpinning the ‘Horizontal Axis’ concept
• A free-standing touchscreen infotainment system 
• Telematics via the Mitsubishi Connect app, allowing owners to remotely monitor the status of their pickup truck

• New geometric shapes and high-contrast dials for better visibility
• New switchgear and other touchpoints developed with the Mitsubishi Touch approach, offering better grip comfort, sturdiness, and sensitivity even while wearing gloves
• New seats with wider shoulder areas and stronger lower back support
• Wider door openings for better ingress and egress
• Bigger storage compartments
• USB A and C sockets for charging devices
• Wireless charger 
• Mitsubishi Connect 

Engine 

Speaking of the mechanical bits, the revamped pickup truck gets a newly-developed 4N16 high-efficiency clean diesel engine. The said mill is a 2.4-litre turbo diesel unit tuned for three different power outputs. In the high-output form, the engine kicks out a maximum power of 204 PS at 3,500 rpm and a peak torque of 470 Nm from 1,500 to 2,750 rpm. The other two low-output tunings make 184 PS/430 Nm and 150 PS/330 Nm respectively.

Sending power to the wheels is either a six-speed automatic transmission with the highly acclaimed Sports mode or a six-speed manual transmission with a shift-by-wire system. The pickup continues to feature the Super Select AWD system and Easy Select AWD system as its predecessors, which are mated to a Limited Slip Differential (LSD). For better cornering performance, the automaker has also added a new Active Yaw Control (AYC) to the Super Select 4WD-II system.

Suspension

Also new for the next-gen Mitsubishi Triton is a new suspension system. It comprises a double-wishbone structure at the front with an upper mounting arm positioned at a higher angle to increase the stroke by 20 mm, resulting in improved road-holding and ride comfort. At the rear lies a lighter leaf spring system coupled with thicker shock absorbers promising greater ride comfort. 

Safety

The new Triton comes equipped with a full suite of advanced driver-assistance systems, including 

• Adaptive cruise control 
• Blind spot warning 
• Forward collision mitigation 
• Lane change assist 
• Rear cross traffic alert 

Also part of the kit is Active Stability & Traction Control (ASTC), Hill Descent Control (HDC), and Hill Start Assist (HSA).

Price and availability

The sales of the 2024 Mitsubishi Triton have commenced in Thailand today. Pricing begins at THB 699,000 (RM 92,849) and goes all the way up to THB 1,027,000 (RM 136,419). The new pickup is expected to hit the other ASEAN markets, including Malaysia, next year.

Upon introducing the new Triton, Takao Kato, president, and chief executive officer, of Mitsubishi Motors said, "As a pickup truck that fits for a new era, we have developed the all-new Triton with even more Mitsubishi Motors-ness.”

"The key features of the all-new Triton were exclusively developed by Mitsubishi Motors, including a robust ladder frame and body, tough chassis, powerful and driver-friendly engine, and 4WD system that achieves excellent road handling and stability. With production ultimately expected to reach 200,000 vehicles in over 100 countries, the all-new Triton is an extremely important model that will provide foundational support for Mitsubishi Motors, as well as the first global strategic vehicle to be rolled out at the start of our growth phase. Please look forward to our challenges that begin from here."

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