Overview
MITSUBISHI not too long ago added numerous physique types to its standard Triton utlity vary whereas additionally providing cab-chassis variations of its current four-door line-up. Working example, the Triton GLX+, a decrease tier providing with the whole lot you want, and nothing you don’t.
The sixth-generation Triton continues to rival extra standard section entrants just like the Ford Ranger, Isuzu D-Max, and Toyota HiLux, whereas persevering with to offer a few Chinese language up-and-comers a severe run for his or her cash.
The GLX+ variant on take a look at is aimed squarely at commerce and industrial consumers chasing payload and towing capability with a no-frills aesthetic.
It’s presently accessible from $49,990 plus on-road prices (as examined) and is powered by Mitsubishi’s acquainted 4N16-series twin-turbocharged 2.4-litre four-cylinder diesel engine paired with an Aisin sourced six-speed computerized transmission.
Mixed cycle gas consumption is listed at 7.7 litres per 100km with CO2 emissions of 203 grams per kilometre. The Triton requires AdBlue (or Diesel Exhaust Fluid) and includes a 75-litre gas tank.
The four-wheel-drive Triton GLX+ examined right here, which is one step up from the bottom variant, options Mitsubishi’s Straightforward Choose 4WD and a locking rear differential, runs wishbone coil entrance and heavy-duty multi-leaf rear suspension, disc/drum brakes with mechanical park brake, and electrically assisted steering enabling a turning circle of 12.4m.
Method, break-over, and departure angles are listed at 30.4, 23.4, and 22.8 levels, whereas the variant’s floor clearance is 228mm. Water fording depth just isn’t listed by Mitsubishi.
The grade’s 17-inch alloy wheels are shod with 265/65 profile highway-terrain tyres with a full-size matching spare slung beneath the aluminium drop-side tray.
The Triton GLX+ can carry as much as 1209kg (!) on its again or tow as much as 3500kg if brakes are fitted to the trailer (and 750kg in any other case). Down ball weight is listed at 350kg. Kerb mass is listed at 1991kg and GVM 3200kg. All up, the Triton GLX+ dual-cab permits a GCM of 6250kg.
On the gear entrance we discover a 7.0-inch digital instrument display screen, 9.0-inch infotainment touchscreen, auto (halogen) lights and wipers, single-zone local weather management, black fabric upholstery with guide entrance seat adjustment and driver-side lumbar assist, embedded sat nav, entrance fog lights, rear privateness glass, aspect steps, and vinyl flooring.
Connectivity highlights embody AM/FM/DAB+ radio reception, Bluetooth telephony, four-speaker sound, front- and rear-seat USB-A and -C charging ports, and wi-fi Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity.
The Mitsubishi Triton vary provides a five-star ANCAP security score and even in its most elementary kind is generously geared up by way of the energetic and passive security applied sciences featured.
Highlights embody adaptive cruise management, autonomous emergency braking, auto excessive beam, blind spot monitoring, driver monitoring, entrance and rear cross-traffic alert, entrance and rear parking sensors, lane change help, lane departure warning, around-view digicam, site visitors signal recognition, tyre strain monitoring, and eight airbags together with a driver’s knee and entrance centre airbag.
ISOFIX (x2) and top-tether (x2) baby seat anchorages are fitted to the rear bench.
Paint color selections for the GLX+ grade embody White and Pink as no-cost choices, or Impulse Blue, Blade Silver, Graphite Gray, and Black Mica as a $740 different.
All Mitsubishi Triton variants are backed by a 10-year/200,000km manufacturing facility guarantee when serviced by means of a Mitsubishi dealership. Scheduled servicing intervals are set at 12 months or 15,000km (whichever comes first) with capped-price servicing provided for the primary 10 visits.
Driving Impressions
One of many issues that has all the time impressed us in regards to the Triton is simply how straightforward it’s to reside with. The expertise and interface are easy to navigate, with laborious buttons for probably the most generally used options.
Likewise, the gearshift, steering spoke buttons, and column wands are easy, which makes a pleasant change from a few of the unnecessarily difficult rivals now available on the market.
That’s to not say the Triton is a technological dullard. Removed from it. It provides all of the equipment you want and little that you just don’t, permitting you to get on with the job of driving – and farming, plumbing, making deliveries, or no matter else you select to do along with your cab-chassis ute.
Inside, the structure is easy but considerate. The seats are adequately contoured, and the steering column adjustment spot on. The instrumentation is simple to learn and visibility fairly good. As with every ute, the view rearward over the tray is a little bit of a sticking level, however the digicam system helps significantly on this regard.
With no load in again, the Triton feels a little bit stiff. Whereas to not be anticipated, it’s a consideration you have to take note if you happen to plan to journey gentle. Mitsubishi provides softer suspension tunes elsewhere within the Triton vary, and these actually ought to be thought of if you happen to don’t want (or plan to typically use) the complete breadth of capability on provide.
Nonetheless, we couldn’t fault the Triton’s roadholding nor its vastly improved electrical steering. The tiller is correct and sweetly weighted, traits earlier era Triton homeowners can be sure to see as an enchancment.
The brake pedal of the Triton takes a little bit time to acclimatise to, being lengthy of stroke and with most of its modulation towards the foot plate. Braking efficiency is appropriate, however we reckon the Ranger and HiLux provide higher pedal really feel than the disc/drum Triton.
Shifting to the opposite pedal (the throttle), and its spectacular to discover a good, robust wave of torque on provide proper from the get-go. The low-end torque readily available pairs properly with the ratio unfold from the torque converter computerized, shifting cleanly by means of the gears in busy site visitors – and enabling respectable gas economic system (8.0L/100km as examined).
The mixture is equally keen on the open highway, although we hasten to remind readers that we sampled the Triton empty – and count on this can change considerably relying on the load carried/towed.
Much less beneficial was our impression of the Triton’s idle-stop system. The switchable expertise is gradual to reply when setting off from the ‘lights, and fairly uncouth in its motion. The place many related methods fireplace immediately, the Mitsubishi association appears to dawdle and splutter to life, letting down what’s an in any other case spectacular driveline expertise.
In our opinion, the idle-stop system is one which’s greatest switched off – as too, maybe, is the motive force monitoring digicam.
Set on the highest of the steering column, the system retains an eye fixed on the motive force’s gaze to make sure you’re centered on the duty of driving. The difficulty is, it’s far too nervous, chiming in if you’re making a head-check or searching for site visitors in roundabouts. Contemplating how properly the rest of the Triton’s ADAS methods are calibrated, the motive force monitor is a stand-out for all of the mistaken causes.
We additionally discovered the Triton’s halogen headlights fairly dismal in opposition to the LED choices we’ve turn into accustomed to and assume Mitsubishi ought to look to enhance the gap and unfold of sunshine provided within the GLX+. Round city, the headlights border on acceptable, however on nation roads they merely don’t reduce it.
And that’s an ideal disgrace for a car that may really feel proper at house in an agricultural setting. The hard-wearing cab and vinyl flooring – to not point out that large alloy tray – communicate to a car that’s in any other case properly suited to life as a workhorse.
With a little bit fine-tuning (or a step up the mannequin stroll), we expect the Triton has so much to supply actual ute consumers – particularly those that need to save a number of quid in opposition to the dearer options within the section.
