In our new video evaluate, we’re evaluating pick-up vans (our final one was in 2015). In a single nook, we have now the Toyota Hilux, a well known nameplate that has been a gross sales chief within the phase for a while. Its opponent is the most recent Mitsubishi Triton that was launched in October 2024 and obtained a big redesign for its third era (sixth for those who begin from Mitsubishi’s first pick-up truck).
Available to learn the way a lot pick-up truck you should purchase in 2025 is Hafriz Shah, who’s behind the wheel of the Triton in its range-topping Athlete variant that retails for RM165,890 on-the-road with out insurance coverage.
He’s joined by Jonathan Tan with the Rogue variant of the Hilux, which is barely cheaper than the Triton Athlete at RM163,080. We must always level out that there’s an much more costly model of the Hilux referred to as the GR Sport that sells for RM173,280.
Bringing out the spec sheets, we begin with the Triton Athlete that’s powered by a 4N16 2.4 litre inline-four turbodiesel engine making 204 PS (201 hp or 150 kW) at 3,500 rpm and 470 Nm of torque from 1,500 to 2,750 rpm.
It’s paired with a six-speed computerized transmission and Mitsubishi’s Tremendous Choose II 4WD system, the latter with a rotary dial to cycle via the completely different modes. Moreover, the Triton Athlete additionally comes with a separate drive mode system with seven selectable choices (Regular, Eco, Gravel, Sand, Mud, Snow and Rock).
As for the Hilux Rogue, it encompasses a larger-displacement 1GD-FTV 2.8 litre inline-four turbodiesel that additionally serves up 204 PS (201 hp or 150 kW), albeit at 3,400 rpm. Whereas peak energy is similar to the Mitsubishi, the Toyota pick-up truck gives extra torque at 500 Nm from 1,600 to 2,800 rpm.
The 1GD-FTV is mated to a six-speed computerized transmission and a part-time 4WD system with an computerized disconnecting differential (ADD). Just like the Mitsubishi, there’s a rotary dial to cycle via the obtainable 4WD modes, though there are simply two obtainable drive modes (Eco and Energy).
Each the Triton Athlete and Hilux Rogue are outfitted with a collection of lively security techniques and a number of different gear, all of that are coated by our two hosts. Our comparability evaluate additionally highlights the practicality of the 2 fashions, together with different facets that pick-up truck consumers ought to think about earlier than putting a reserving. So, seize a snack and benefit from the video earlier than sharing your ideas on which pick-up truck is the higher purchase within the feedback beneath.
GALLERY: 2025 Mitsubishi Triton Athlete
GALLERY: 2025 Toyota Hilux Rogue
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