Mitsubishi has revealed its new-generation rival to the likes of the Toyota HiLux, Ford Ranger, Isuzu D-Max, and Mazda BT-50 at an occasion in Bangkok, Thailand forward of a neighborhood arrival late in 2023 or early in 2024.
This new sixth-generation Mitsubishi Triton, also referred to as the L200 in some markets, will exchange the present mannequin that dates again to 2015.
The brand new Triton will probably be accessible globally in three totally different physique types – single-cab, club-cab and double-cab.
The whole world vary comes with a newly developed 2.4-litre four-cylinder turbo-diesel engine that’s accessible in three totally different tunes.
The least highly effective tune produces 110kW of energy and 330Nm of torque, whereas there are additionally 135kW/430Nm and high-output 150kW/470Nm tunes. The latter comes with a bi-turbo sequential format.
At this stage Mitsubishi hasn’t confirmed which will probably be coming to Australia, although if the high-output 150kW/470Nm tune comes it’ll deliver the Triton nearer to the likes of the HiLux and Ranger Bi-Turbo that every have round 150kW and 500Nm.
The outgoing Triton is at present solely accessible with a 2.4-litre four-cylinder turbo-diesel that produces 133kW and 430Nm.
The brand new Triton will probably be accessible globally with both a six-speed guide or a six-speed automated transmission. The latter retains the ‘Sports activities’ mode from the outgoing mannequin.
Relying on the engine tune, drive is shipped to the rear wheels solely or by a four-wheel drive system.
4-wheel drive modes with Mitsubishi’s Straightforward Choose 4WD system have 2H (rear-wheel drive), 4H (locked centre differential), and 4L (low vary) modes.
4-wheel drive fashions include Mitsubishi’s Tremendous Choose 4WD-II system alternatively have the next modes: 2H (rear-wheel drive), 4H (full-time four-wheel), 4HLc (locked centre differential), and 4LLc (locked centre differential with low vary).
The latter of those four-wheel drive programs can be utilized in 4H on sealed surfaces.
Mitsubishi has added lively yaw management to Triton fashions geared up with the Tremendous Choose 4WD-II system. It’s claimed to enhance cornering efficiency by making use of mild braking to the within entrance wheel when cornering.
All new Triton fashions even have an lively limited-slip differential that applies the brake to a spinning wheel and distributes torque to wheels gripping the street floor.
The sixth-generation Triton has a newly developed ladder-frame chassis that’s claimed to supply “considerably higher” street efficiency and trip consolation, as properly elevated robustness and improved sturdiness.
Its ladder-frame chassis has a 65 per cent better cross-sectional space than the outgoing mannequin, leading to a claimed bending rigidity improve of 40 per cent and a torsional rigidity improve of 60 per cent.
The Japanese carmaker additionally claims to have minimised weight by growing the ratio of high-tensile metal used.
There’s additionally newly developed suspension that retains the double wishbone entrance and rear leaf spring configuration.
The entrance higher suspension mounting arm has been moved greater to extend the stroke by 20mm, which is claimed to offer enhance roadholding and trip consolation. There’s additionally a lighter leaf spring system on the rear with thicker shock absorbers.
The high-output engine mannequin has adopted an electrical energy steering system that’s claimed to allow higher management by offering extra help at low speeds whereas growing suggestions at greater speeds.
On the design entrance, Mitsubishi has beefed up the Triton’s appears to be like.
There’s the corporate’s Dynamic Defend grille with a break up headlight setup up entrance, and tail lights with a T-shaped lighting signature on the rear.
In comparison with the earlier mannequin the cargo mattress top has been lowered by 45mm to 820mm. The rear bumper nook has additionally been enlarged and bolstered so it may be used as a foot house.
The brand new Triton has additionally been extensively overhauled inside, and Mitsubishi claims the cabin is “horizontally themed” with better use of geometric shapes and metallic highlights.
The steering wheel, gauges, and the infotainment touchscreen look like similar to what’s at present provided within the Outlander.
On the security entrance, the brand new Triton comes with autonomous emergency braking, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, lane-keeping help, and adaptive cruise management.
As a part of the Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance’s leader-follower mannequin, Mitsubishi is main growth of the brand new Triton, with the following Nissan Navara set to share underpinnings however with totally different styling.
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