MITSIBISHI has proven no fewer than seven idea fashions at this 12 months’s Tokyo Auto Salon, headlined by a considerably beefed-up Triton it calls the Snow Shredder.
The wintry warrior options no extra energy or torque than the unique mannequin – rated at 150kW and 470Nm – however is decked out with a bevy of off-road options, mentioned to make it simpler for adventuring within the snow.
Primarily based on a Triton GSR, the Snow Shredder is provided with a snorkel, auxiliary LED lighting, metal bumpers, rock sliders, bead-locked wheels, over-fender cladding, and underbody bash plates amongst its many upgrades.
It additionally scores further exterior storage compartments for slushy snow gear, together with a useful roof-top locker.
Mitsubishi has not but revealed whether or not it would provide the equipment proven on a future manufacturing mannequin, as dealer-fit choices or persist with the in depth vary of TJM-sourced elements proven on the mannequin’s Bangkok debut.
In line with Mitsubishi, the Snow Shredder attracts its title from a “snowboarder who cuts steep snow surfaces and ice slopes with aggressive turns”.
The mannequin might but preview a Mitsubishi Triton rival to the Ford Ranger Raptor, presumably sporting the famed Ralliart moniker.
Mitsubishi is but to disclose any particulars.
Elsewhere on the Mitsubishi stage at Tokyo Auto Salon are the Outlander PHEV Lively Area idea, the mild-mannered medium SUV revamped with a number of off-roading modifications, together with bigger Rays Daytona M9+ alloy wheels and Yokohama Geolandar A/T tyres, a spare wheel provider, roof rack, tow bar, facet steps, bonnet, and two-tone color scheme.
Mitsubishi additionally took the chance to showcase a spread of home market fashions, together with the Delica D:5 and Delica Mini Chamonix Present Gear ideas that replicate the theme of the Triton Snow Shredder, however in a extra condensed bundle.
Each ideas rating a raise package (+40mm), accent alloy wheels, a entrance bash bar, auxiliary LED lighting, rear ladder, and a roof rack with lockable storage pod.
Mitsubishi will launch its new-generation Triton in Australia subsequent month. As reported by GoAuto beforehand, the sunshine industrial utility vary will start from $43,690 plus on-road prices, with lower-spec fashions to observe sooner or later.
The up to date twin-turbo Triton engine now develops 150kW at 3500rpm and 470Nm from 1500-2750rpm, a rise of 17kW/40Nm over the single-turbo predecessor.
From launch, a six-speed automated transmission is the one unit obtainable, nevertheless GoAuto understands a six-speed guide will even be provided throughout chosen grades sooner or later.
Braked towing capability steps up by 400kg to match the vast majority of section rivals at 3500kg.
Commonplace idle-stop expertise helps enhance gasoline consumption and emissions, the vary now sipping as little as 7.5 litres per 100km (199g/km) in 4×2 format and seven.7 litres per 100km (200g/km) in 4×4 guise.
Tools highlights for the Triton GLX embody 17-inch metal wheels, a black grille, material upholstery, vinyl flooring, local weather management, a 7.0-inch digital instrument panel, native sat-nav, USB-A and USB-C charging ports entrance and rear, a 9.0-inch touchscreen infotainment array, wi-fi Apple CarPlay and wired Android Auto connectivity, four-speaker sound and Bluetooth connectivity.
The GLX+ grade provides 17-inch alloys, rear differential lock, entrance fog lights, a high-mounted LED brake mild, rear window privateness glass, rear auto emergency braking (AEB), 360-degree cameras and DAB+ digital radio reception.
The penultimate GLS grade adopts 18-inch alloys, Tremendous Choose II four-wheel drive system with locking centre differential, heavy-duty rear suspension, a tray mattress liner, heated wing mirrors, LED exterior lighting, a gloss black grille, dual-zone local weather management, terrain- and hill descent management, keyless entry and ignition, an electrochromatic rear-view mirror, and a wi-fi gadget charger.
Optionally, the GLS is additional provided with leather-based upholstery, heated entrance seats and energy driver’s seat adjustment for an additional $1500.
The flagship GSR variant provides 18-inch alloys in black, a body-coloured grille, wheel arch mouldings, styling bar, roof rails, leather-based upholstery with orange stitching, GSR-branded ground mats and energy driver’s seat adjustment.
A broadened security suite now contains entrance cross-traffic alert and a driver monitoring system along with ahead collision mitigation with pedestrian detection, bicycle owner detection, and junction help, rear AEB, and a centre airbag.
Paint colors lengthen to eight with pink and white the one stable choices. Metallic, mica and status hues embody White Diamond, Black Mica, Blade Silver, Graphite Gray, Impulse Blue, and Yamabuki Orange.
Go to GoAuto once more quickly for our native launch assessment of the 2024 Mitsubishi Triton vary.
