MITSUBISHI Australia has introduced a limited-edition Triton Sport Version to sit down inside its up to date MY23 line-up, restricted to only 400 models.
The Sport Version relies on the GLS Deluxe and scores aesthetic and gentle useful upgrades however, beginning at $56,440 plus on-road prices, the worth sits effectively beneath competitor ‘sport’ fashions.
Mitsubishi added crimson accents on the skid plate, aspect steps, and rear bumper, in addition to matte decals on the bonnet and tailgate.
The remainder of the outside is suitably ‘blacked out’, a theme that carries into the cabin with black leather-based trimmed seats and crimson stitching.
Other than that, there are not any wheel or tyre upgrades, efficiency bumps, slider bars, flares or sports activities bar which, given the worth, isn’t shocking.
Whereas a motor-sport targeted Ralliart possibility would have been wanted to take the combat to the Ford Raptor, the Sport Version could also be a better match for the likes of the Nissan Navara Professional-4X Warrior, Isuzu D-Max X-Terrain, Toyota Hilux Rugged X, however then once more, perhaps not.
These fashions noticed way more substantial visible and useful upgrades, even when it meant a worth hike.
The Sport Version makes use of the identical Tremendous Choose 4×4 system, with rear diff lock, because the up to date GLS Deluxe mannequin, and is barely obtainable in six-speed computerized guise.
Energy comes from the two.4-litre turbo-diesel powering all the 4×2 and 4×2 vary, producing 133kW at 3500rpm and 430Nm at 2500rpm.
Claimed gas use figures for the Sport Version are the identical as its GLS Deluxe brother, at 8.6 litres per 100km.
GLX-R and GLS variants obtain improved SDA1 audio methods for ’23, due to improved element provide situations, with the identical 7.0-inch infotainment display screen and customary smartphone connectivity.
The MY23 GLX fashions achieve black aspect steps as customary tools, aiding in accessibility but in addition, based on Mitsubishi Australia, bettering aspect intrusion safety.
“We’re very happy with Triton’s market efficiency all through 2022,” mentioned Mitsubishi Motors Australia CEO, Shaun Westcott.
“As a part of regularly evolving our product provide, we now welcome the brand new, limited-production Triton Sport Version to Australia.
“This car is completely positioned to enchantment to those that worth a uniquely sporting model, mixed with the potential, performance and practicality that Triton is famend for.”
Mitsubishi Australia has confirmed manufacturing for the 23MY Triton vary will kick off in September 2022, with vehicles touchdown in dealerships from December.
