The fifth-generation L200/Triton has been round for about 9 years and can quickly get replaced by a brand new truck previewed right this moment on the 2023 Bangkok Worldwide Motor. Regardless of being formally labeled as an idea, it seems to be a thinly coated prototype with all of the manufacturing panels in place. It additionally appears to have the ultimate break up headlight design hiding beneath the camo whereas the taillights have a full black tint mixing with the physique wrap.
Initially introduced earlier this month in a brand new product roadmap by 2028, the revamped midsize pickup can be powered by a “next-generation diesel” engine. Some type of electrification is predicted, presumably a plug-in hybrid powertrain to fulfill more and more stringent emissions laws. The XRT Idea portrays a double cab physique model with a snorkel and two spare tires within the mattress. You will additionally discover the Ralliart branding and meaty off-road rubber.
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Mitsubishi stays tight-lipped in regards to the technical specs however experiences state it can use an up to date ladder body chassis shared with the next-gen Navara. From what we will inform, anticipate a barely longer wheelbase and presumably an even bigger mattress, whereas the rear wheels seem to have drum brakes. The Ford Ranger / Volkswagen Amarok competitor boasts swollen wheel arches, a sports activities bar, and huge facet mirrors.
We’ll see the following L200/Triton in motion throughout the Asia Cross Nation Rally 2023 the place Group Mitsubishi Ralliart plans to race a prototype. The production-ready mannequin will initially go on sale in Thailand throughout the fiscal yr 2023 (from April 2023 to March 2024), with ASEAN, Oceania, and different areas to comply with sooner or later.
Per the aforementioned roadmap, Mitsubishi can also be engaged on a purely electrical pickup truck scheduled to reach after 2025 however no later than 2028.
