THE 2020 Mitsubishi Triton GLX-R 4WD Double Cab Pickup is eye catching to say the least. Robust and assertive, sporting the most recent model of the Japanese automobile maker’s Diamond Defend entrance finish, it’s acquired a glance you’ll both love or hate.
From the elongated headlights right down to the grille, the 2020 Triton GLX-R means enterprise, and builds on virtually 40 years of repute as a tough working ute that’s dependable and succesful.
Engineered to ship energy, efficiency, 5-star security, towing and the most recent expertise, that is one powerful ute. With sporty styling, 18-inch alloy wheels, LED daytime working lamps and an array of MiTEC security and connectivity options, it has hundreds to supply.
Inside, we’re joyful too see that the design commonplace hasn’t been missed both, with a 7.0-inch infotainment display screen that’s lined with piano gloss black encompass. That includes Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, the infotainment system is sweet, however not nice.
The Triton does have a Bluetooth audio setup, however be ready because it does take some messing about to get it sorted. When you do, you’ll be pretty disenchanted with the sound system. It has 4 audio system, and does the job, however that’s all.
If you’d like navigation, you will want to attach your smartphone, as a result of it’s not commonplace both. You do rating a compass, which is nice whenever you’re misplaced within the bush, nevertheless it’s not so nice whenever you’re looking for the jobsite.
The GLX-R is fitted with cloth seats, that are manually adjusted. If you’d like one thing just a little extra fancy you’ll must splash out some money for the vary topping GSR. There you can see leather-based and electrical seat adjustment, amongst different goodies.
The steering wheel has all the controls you want although, together with quantity, telephone capabilities and cruise management. The instrument cluster is analog, however does function a glossy and trendy look, with carbon fibre design behind.
The automobile will ship you a candy be aware whenever you flip off the engine that reads ‘see you’. Undoubtedly additional factors for being so well mannered. It’s a keyed begin (like most Mitsubishi choices), and the centre console feels just a little small.
It does have two cup holders, a guide handbrake, gear selector and 4×4 selector. There’s a fair-sized single glove field and sunglass holder within the roof lining too, however storage isn’t actually a powerful level.
Security is excessive on the agenda although, with the Mitsubishi’s intuitive expertise security suite offering blind spot monitoring, lane departure warning, reverse digital camera, ahead collision management, automated nightfall sensing lights, auto excessive beam, ABS and trailer sway management.
All extraordinarily essential options to maintain everybody protected and make the driving expertise extra easy. The Triton GLX-R Pickup has a braked towing capability of three.1-tonne, and is powered by a 2.4-litre 4-cylinder turbo diesel engine.
It produces 133kW and 430Nm, and is offered with a guide or automated transmission (the latter in our case). Gas consumption is available in at 7.9-litres/100km, which isn’t unhealthy.
General, we discovered ourselves pretty happy with the driving expertise of the 2020 Mitsubishi Triton GLX-R, as soon as it’s going. There’s some lag to deal with off the road, or below heavy acceleration too. A indisputable fact that doesn’t essentially instil confidence in visitors.
As soon as shifting although, it’s snug and poised on the highway. Freeway driving is a dream and there aren’t any rattles or uneasiness at excessive speeds. As one may anticipate, it’s just a little noisy throughout the underside of the rev vary, however it’s a diesel ute.
We additionally seen it likes to carry at increased rpm’s with the brand new 6-speed auto, which does add to the engine noise just a little. That transmission does nicely although, with improved ratios. It nonetheless feels prefer it’s sleepy generally although, and it’s a must to pester it like an adolescent.
The suspension could be very snug, and absorbs many of the highway’s bumps and blemishes nicely. Steering is fairly common, however we now have realized to anticipate that from automobiles on this class, and it does really feel prefer it struggles just a little in heavy off-road conditions.
All-in-all although, we had been impressed with what Mitsubishi has completed with the 2020 Triton GLX-R 4WD Double Cab Pickup. It’s a ute that’s constructed for journey and work, and positively gained’t allow you to down.
Impressively, below its Diamond Benefit program, a guaranty that stretches so long as 10-years is offered. It does have a 200,000km restrict on it although. 10-years capped worth servicing can be provided.
The 2020 Mitsubishi Triton GLX-R Double Cab Pickup is offered in Pink, Sterling Silver, White, Impulse Blue, Graphite Gray, Black Mica and White Diamond. It’s priced at round $44,000 (drive away), dependant on color alternative.
Our check automobile was offered by Mitsubishi Australia. To search out out extra concerning the 2020 Mitsubishi Triton GLX-R 4WD Double Cab Pickup, contact your native Mitsubishi vendor.
