2025 Mitsubishi Triton assessment | CarExpert

The Mitsubishi Triton, particularly in its most up-to-date iteration, is an attention-grabbing proposition.

Regardless of now having been on sale in Australia for a 12 months, the most recent technology Triton continues to be solely out there as a dual-cab pickup – single-cab, Membership Cab and cab/chassis physique types will comply with later in 2025.

Nonetheless, you may have six automatic-only twin-cab variants to select from, and worth ranges from $43,690 to $63,840 earlier than on-roads. On the least expensive finish is the only 4×2 variant, and the remainder of the lineup is fitted with four-wheel drive.

When the brand new Triton vary launched in early 2024, solely 5 variants have been out there. That’s as a result of the GLX-R variant, out there within the earlier technology as both a 4×2 or 4×4, wasn’t initially carried over.

In July 2024, the Mitsubishi Triton GLX-R rejoined the vary as an upper-midrange variant, and that’s what you see on take a look at right here. It’s positioned under the GLS and the flagship GSR, of which a brand new particular version was introduced this week, for $700 lower than the GSR itself.

First revealed in mid-2023, the sixth-generation mannequin brings Mitsubishi’s international mid-sized ute, which dates again to 1978 and is called the L200 in some markets, into the fashionable age.

WATCH: Paul’s video assessment of the 2024 Mitsubishi Triton GSR

However Australia’s booming 4×4 ute market has change into much more superior and much more stacked since its predecessor was launched in 2015 (the identical 12 months the present Toyota HiLux and Nissan Navara have been launched).

The Ford Ranger continues to steer the class with 57,960 gross sales in 2024, when it was adopted by the HiLux (45,839) and the Isuzu D-Max (24,031).

Although it was within the midst of a mannequin changeover that introduced solely six new dual-cab variants, the Triton nonetheless ranked fourth within the class with 14,737 gross sales, however solely barely forward of the Mazda BT-50 on 12,161 – which was gearing up for an replace – and the getting older Navara (9032).

The GLX-R guarantees to be a extra compelling worth proposition for Triton patrons, however is it actually the joyful medium between practicality and luxurious?

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How a lot does the Mitsubishi Triton price?

The GLX-R is the most recent re-addition to the Triton lineup, and it leans in direction of the dearer finish of the six-variant dual-cab ute vary.

Closest-matched to the GLX-R on worth within the 4×4 Ford Ranger lineup is the XLS bi-turbo double-cab 4×4 pickup, which prices $57,630 earlier than on-roads. The Ranger 4×2 XLT bi-turbo double-cab pickup can also be shut in worth at $56,440 earlier than on-roads, however that’s not a direct competitor given its rear-wheel drive setup.

Toyota’s most direct rival is the HiLux SR dual-cab 4×4 pickup for $55,190 earlier than on-roads, whereas that very same mannequin will also be bought with mild-hybrid V-Lively tech for a $56,210 plus on-roads.

Isuzu’s rival to the GLX-R is the D-Max LS-M 4×4 crew-cab for $55,800 earlier than on-roads, whereas the associated and lately up to date 4×4 Mazda BT-50 XT dual-cab pickup is priced at $54,620 earlier than on-roads.

Additionally shut on worth are the bottom Volkswagen Amarok Core TDI405 for $55,490 earlier than on-road, GWM Cannon Alpha Extremely diesel for $57,990 drive-away, and Nissan Navara ST-X 4×4 dual-cab pickup at $58,945 earlier than on-roads.

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What’s the Mitsubishi Triton like on the within?

It is probably not as trendy as one thing like a Ranger, however there’s quite a bit to love concerning the GLX-R’s inside.

From the highest: many might discover its infotainment show to be comparatively small. As compared with the ten.1-inch vertical unit within the Ranger XLS (not least the Wildtrak’s 12.0-inch various), the GLX-R’s extra conventional horizontal 9.0-inch is missing on paper.

In actuality although, it’s completely useful and is built-in into the dashboard in a means that doesn’t appear to be an afterthought. It additionally suits with the looks of the remainder of the cabin and its higher-end utilitarian setup.

You additionally get wi-fi Apple CarPlay as commonplace throughout the vary, although Android customers will nonetheless must plug in a cable to reflect their equal smartphone software program. The wi-fi system was principally high quality throughout our week with the Triton, although there have been some sporadic glitches when the connection dropped out.

The display’s native graphics are considerably dated, however every part stays clear and simple to make use of. Should you’re somebody who prefers to depart CarPlay lively always although, you might even neglect about Mitsubishi’s software program solely.

To make it simpler to navigate, an array of shortcut buttons is positioned on the display’s backside bezel, together with a pair of dials. Our solely criticism right here is that these buttons are completed in gloss-black plastic and shortly attracted fingerprints.

Beneath the infotainment show is the place you’ll discover the automotive’s local weather management system, which is solely analogue bar its easy digital show. It’s a dependable setup and refreshingly simple to make use of.

A pair of switches are fitted on both facet for fan pace and temperature respectively, whereas under that’s an array of toggles which are clearly marked and satisfying to function.

We like the best way Mitsubishi has laid out this method, because it’s far superior to the touchscreen-reliant setups you’ll discover in a few of the competitors. The GLX-R does miss out on a few of the niceties discovered on the GLS above it although, specifically dual-zone local weather management and seat heating.

All meaning is there’s rather less occurring in the best way of buttons and controls within the GLX-R’s centre console. The shortage of heated seats is a product of its lower-spec Triton roots, and there’s additionally commonplace material upholstery fitted right here in distinction to the leather-based seen increased up the vary.

The material trim and, by extension, the seats, stay genuinely comfy to dwell with on the each day commute or longer drives. Adjustment is simply handbook (as with all Tritons besides the GSR), however it’s simple to get located due to the wide selection of motion for each the driving force’s seat and the attain/rake-adjustable steering wheel.

You additionally profit from powered lumbar adjustment throughout the vary, however it’s value remembering the GLX-R is admittedly only a nicer base-spec Triton that’s cheaper than the 2 extra premium Triton grades.

That mentioned, there isn’t quite a bit you miss out on past a handful of beauty enhancements, though there are some notable omissions. One is keyless push-button begin, because the GLX-R nonetheless requires a bodily flip-out key. That’s not a criticism although, as we will recognize the extra analogue method, and lots of ute drivers should want to place their key within the ignition, the place it’s arduous to lose!

The GLX-R additionally misses out on soft-touch cabin surfaces in locations just like the door armrests, which suggests your elbow will change into sore after a couple of minutes in a extra relaxed driving place.

There’s no wi-fi charging pad in right here both, so that you’ll must make use of both the USB-A, USB-C, or 12V port up entrance. The opposite huge omission is LED headlights, however we’ll go into extra element on that within the driving part.

So far as storage goes, it’s a case of what you see is what you get. The second passenger-side glovebox within the GLS has misplaced its lid and is now a cubby, whereas there are a number of adequately sized cup and bottle holders scattered across the cabin – to not point out the overhead sun shades holder.

In case you have been questioning, the Triton does function Ranger-style folding cupholders on the outboard ends of the dashboard, however solely within the top-spec GSR.

Luckily, the driving-related gear the Triton packs inside is comparatively constant throughout the vary.

For one, meaning the GLX-R’s steering wheel is properly sized, sculpted, and completed with sporty perforations at 9 and three o’clock. It additionally has the good thing about being leather-wrapped in comparison with the three cheaper Tritons, however you continue to get the identical fundamental infotainment and driver help controls within the type of bodily switchgear.

Forward of the wheel is a barebones instrument cluster, which, regardless of being pretty old-school, is good to take a look at and simple to learn. You get a totally analogue tachometer and speedometer, which additionally home two smaller needles for gas degree and temperature.

Within the center is a fundamental 7.0-inch display, which is the place you’ll discover a wholesome quantity of knowledge concerning objects like gas financial system and automobile settings. It’s all navigable utilizing the directional buttons and curler on the left of the wheel, and we’re a fan of how the ‘House’ display is laid out – automobile pace, visitors signal information, and present audio are highlights.

Between the 2 seats are a chunky gear selector, gear vary selector, and handbook handbrake, in addition to a cubby for cellphone storage. You might have additionally seen the fake carbon-fibre trim right here and on a few the opposite flat surfaces – that is one thing we might have completed with out.

Entering into the rear of the GLX-R – and the entrance, for that matter – is just not as simple as in a few of the different Triton variants not to mention different utes, as there are not any facet steps to be discovered.

There are inside seize handles on the A- and B-pillars to assist vault your self in, however it’s nonetheless comparatively awkward due to the sizeable journey peak the Triton 4×4 boasts.

When you’re within the again although, you’ll discover there’s a great deal of house all spherical. Head and leg room are each glorious on account of the cabin’s boxy dimensions, whereas the bench seat is appropriately mushy and upholstered in the identical black cloth as up entrance.

Absolutely grown adults may have no concern becoming again right here, and there’s nonetheless sufficient room when all three seats are in use.

Seeking to the roof reveals an attention-grabbing method to second-row local weather management. There are three fundamental controls within the center (on/off, fan pace up and down), whereas on both facet there are two huge vents with adjustable slats to assist direct airflow.

This provides rear-seat passengers management of their very own air flow, and whereas there’s no means for occupants within the again to regulate temperature, the setup is greater than ok.

We recognize the comparatively revolutionary method from Mitsubishi right here (fairly a number of SUVs have ceiling vents, however not many utes), as a result of overhead air flow retailers – on this case fed by a big forward-facing consumption on the ceiling in the midst of the cabin – could be very efficient, as anybody who’s travelled on an airliner can attest.

Different creature comforts again right here embody a thick fold-down centre armrest with two cupholders, whereas there are bottle holders within the doorways. The again of the centre console is residence to 1 further USB-A and USB-C port every, in addition to a 12V outlet.

Extra of that pretend carbon-fibre is fitted on the door playing cards again right here and, whereas it doesn’t catch your eye, it doesn’t detract from the cabin’s in any other case clear presentation when you discover it.

As a result of this can be a ute it’d be remiss of me to not point out the bathtub. Commonplace GLX-R fashions aren’t fitted with a bathtub liner from the manufacturing unit, although our tester featured a few real equipment together with a bathtub liner, mushy tonneau cowl, towing package, and electrical trailer brake package.

The tray’s cargo capability is nice, and the tailgate is straightforward to open due to the hydraulic arms fitted to the GLX-R.

Our solely criticism right here is with the non-compulsory mushy tonneau cowl fitted to our tester, because it’s surprisingly arduous to drag closed. There are leather-based tabs fitted to every nook provide you with one thing to seize, however it’s nonetheless not as simple as we’d like – particularly in comparison with the non-compulsory electrical cowl, however with that you simply compromise on space for storing.

We do just like the GLX-R’s black sports activities bar because it ties collectively the extra aggressive blacked-out exterior look. Past that it’s all largely as you’d anticipate for a ute just like the Triton, and that’s why every part works in addition to it does.

It’s not flashy by any means; as a substitute the GLX-R presents as a nicer model of the cheaper Tritons whereas retaining the basic tech and equipment to maintain it as useful as doable. Consider it as a cohesive combine between a GLX+ and GLS.

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What’s beneath the bonnet?

One engine is obtainable throughout the Triton vary: an upgraded and now twin-turbo 2.4-litre four-cylinder diesel. The place variants differ is drive sort, because the GLX-R advantages from ‘Tremendous Choose II’ full-time four-wheel drive, as with the GLS and GSR flagships.

Cheaper Tritons make do with both rear-wheel drive or ‘Straightforward Choose’ part-time four-wheel drive as a substitute.

Our recorded gas financial system over every week with the automotive was higher than Mitsubishi’s declare. Driving primarily came about on freeway routes of 80km/h or above, with some inner-city stints thrown in – on one such highway-focused 60km journey our gas financial system was as little as 5.5L/100km.

We additionally had the chance to tow a small single-axle trailer loaded with three filth bikes (approx. 600kg whole), when gas financial system skyrocketed to as excessive as 10.8L/100km whereas driving nearly solely on regional highways at 100km/h.

Earlier than the towing journey we had averaged 6.4L/100km with none load within the again or behind, which is fairly environment friendly.

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How does the Mitsubishi Triton drive?

In a means that backs up its useful inside, however it’s removed from excellent.

Highlights embody the bi-turbo diesel engine. It’s surprisingly clean; after all you’ll really feel the basic diesel clatter, particularly when it’s chilly, however it’s nowhere close to as unrefined as diesels could be.

Although it lacks any mild-hybrid tech, it’s environment friendly too. We have been in a position to higher Mitsubishi’s gas financial system declare over a median week, which we’d attribute to the Triton’s capability to trundle alongside at comparatively low revs on the freeway. That additionally helps preserve engine noise down, and each wind and the tyre noise are additionally acceptable.

The six-speed computerized transmission, whereas not as versatile because the extra refined 10-speed auto out there within the Ranger, additionally has no downside getting the job completed.

At sure decrease speeds you might discover a bent for it to get ‘caught’ between gears – usually revving too excessive by shifting too late – however it’s removed from unliveable.

If want be, you can too take management of the gears your self by pushing the gear selector to the facet. Shifts is probably not on the spot in handbook mode and there are not any steering wheel paddles, however it’s good to have the choice if wanted.

Close to the shifter can also be the driveline controller, the place you’ll be able to function the GLX-R’s full-time 4WD drive system.

It’s handy and reassuring to have the ability to depart the ute in four-wheel drive when travelling on sealed surfaces, particularly for those who’ve been driving off-road and neglect to change again earlier than hitting the tarmac.

However you don’t lose quite a bit by leaving it in rear-wheel drive for normal commuting, principally as a result of its on-road traits are predictable and the ability supply isn’t too aggressive so it received’t simply trigger the wheels to spin.

As an added bonus, the Triton’s steering really feel is superb. It’s surprisingly low-effort but appropriately direct, which makes it simple to navigate tight areas like carparks – it additionally lends itself to being thrown round shortly when reversing right into a spot however by no means feels overly mild.

When you end up on a slippery highway having to tow one thing bigger although, the full-time four-wheel drive system is an added little bit of safety.

On that observe, towing with the Triton is extremely simple. There’s loads of tractable torque to haul lighter hundreds with ease, and it seems like towing heavier trailers can be no much less easy.

The engine and steering combo make towing a trailer no downside in any respect. We examined its towing functionality with three ~100kg filth bikes on a 6×4 unbraked trailer with a mixed weight of roughly 600kg, and skilled no points in any respect.

What helps is the GLX-R’s suite of sensors and cameras. The reversing digital camera and related surround-view digital camera are particularly helpful when reversing a trailer, they usually every have advantages in each day driving too.

Loading up the non-compulsory towbar and including some cargo to the bathtub helps to iron out the Triton’s journey too.

When unladen the GLX-R isn’t insufferable, however it nonetheless has the everyday ute traits of being considerably bouncy and clattery over bumps, and in contrast to a Ranger you’ll be able to undoubtedly really feel the principle chassis rails flex over nasty highway obstacles, even at decrease speeds.

That mentioned, we discovered it to be extra compliant than the extra work-ready GLX+ that’s positioned under it, which suggests it’s simpler to dwell with day-to-day and feels extra just like the GLS and GSR. Mix the comparatively plush journey with the properly sorted steering really feel and the GLX-R is a pleasing ute to drive.

One draw back is its tyres, nevertheless, as a result of whereas our GLX-R got here with Maxxis highway-terrain rubber, it did little to assist its dealing with. Take a nook with honest tempo and also you’ll discover how the entrance tyres squeal as they wrestle to combat understeer. The usual H/T tyres do provide you with some additional on-road stability and wet-road grip in comparison with the all-terrains provided elsewhere within the Triton vary although.

Physique roll itself isn’t horrible, and the Triton feels prefer it’d in any other case be able to holding issues composed if not for the compromised tyre state of affairs.

And it’s value remembering the GLX-R is predicated on the extra inexpensive GLX and GLX+ workhorses. They’re made to get a job completed, and dealing with prowess isn’t a type of jobs.

Given its classier presentation, nevertheless, we’d anticipate dealing with to be a little bit extra refined, and perhaps various rubber can be the answer – fortunately that’s one thing that may simply be swapped out in future by homeowners.

In any other case, the on-road expertise of the Triton is straightforward and easy. There’s not plenty of tech occurring, however a lot of the tech that’s there may be useful and simple to function. However the important thing phrase right here is ‘most’.

It has adaptive cruise management, which is well operated utilizing the buttons on the right-hand facet of the wheel. There’s sadly no lane-centring perform on any Triton, which suggests it lags behind rivals just like the Ranger and D-Max.

These accustomed to older vehicles probably received’t thoughts although and, to its credit score, the cruise management works properly to reliably adapt to the pace of visitors round.

However then you definitely get to the driving force consideration monitoring system, which regardless of an replace in mid-2024 continues to be far too delicate. Now we have the identical complaints now as we did after we final reviewed the Triton GLX+; it’ll chime for those who spend a fraction too lengthy trying on the instrument cluster, the facet mirrors, the local weather management, or the touchscreen, and heaven forbid for those who do a head-check or put on sun shades.

Luckily, it may be simply turned off by way of the instrument cluster, however you’ll must do it each time you soar in. It’s a small but vital blemish on an in any other case fairly strong product.

Our ultimate observe has to do with the GLX-R’s headlights, that are halogen-only as a substitute of LED.

It’s the costliest Triton variant that doesn’t function LED headlights, and whereas that is perhaps simpler on the eyes for oncoming visitors it’s hardly one thing value bragging about.

The sunshine emitted is pretty yellow, and simply doesn’t have the readability we’d anticipate from a ute at this worth level. What makes much less sense to us is the distinction between this and a few of the higher-end tech inclusions, specifically the surround-view digital camera.

We love the inclusion of a surround-view digital camera in any automotive and we perceive it’s been carried over from the GLX+. Nonetheless, we’d want LEDs and we predict the GLX-R would profit from them – particularly at this worth.

So the Triton is with out query an excellent ute to drive, it’s simply missing these small dabs of polish that might absolutely spherical it out.

For a full breakdown of its off-road capabilities, watch our video assessment of the Triton GSR

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What do you get?

The Triton is now provided in 5 trim ranges, and essentially the most lately added GLX-R variant sits two rungs down from the prime quality.

2025 Mitsubishi Triton GLX gear highlights:

• 17-inch metal wheels
  • Freeway terrain tyres on 4×2
  • All terrain tyres on 4×4
• Computerized high-beam
• Heavy-duty rear suspension
• Keyless entry
• 9.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system
• Wi-fi Apple CarPlay
• Wired Android Auto
• Satellite tv for pc navigation
• 4-speaker sound system
• 7.0-inch instrument cluster display
• Black cloth upholstery
• Manually adjustable driver’s seat with energy lumbar
• Vinyl flooring
• Air-conditioning
• Ground console field with lid
• 2x cupholders
• 2x bottle holders
• Sun shades holder
• Second-row bench with centre armrest
• Seatback pocket
• 1x entrance USB-A outlet
• 1x rear USB-A outlet
• 1x entrance USB-C outlet
• 1x rear USB-C outlet

GLX+ provides:

• 17-inch alloy wheels with all terrain tyres
• Locking rear differential
• Facet steps
• Entrance fog lights
• 17-inch alloy wheels
• Rear privateness glass
• Rear AEB
• Encompass-view digital camera
• DAB+ digital radio
• Black cloth upholstery with silver stitching

GLX-R provides:

• Twin-strut tailgate help system
• Black 18-inch alloy wheels with freeway terrain tyres
• Commonplace-duty rear suspension
• Tremendous Choose 4WD II
• Black sports activities bar
• Door physique mouldings
• Facet step delete
• Leather-based-wrapped steering wheel
• Ground carpet
• Hill descent management
• Terrain management

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Is the Mitsubishi Triton protected?

The Mitsubishi Triton was awarded a five-star security ranking from ANCAP in February, 2024, which expires on the finish of 2030.

Commonplace security gear contains:

• 8 airbags
  • Entrance, front-side and curtain airbags
  • Driver’s knee airbag
  • Centre airbag
• Autonomous emergency braking (AEB)
  • Pedestrian detection
  • Bicycle owner detection
  • Junction help
• Adaptive cruise management
• Blind-spot monitoring
• Emergency lane-keeping
• Lane-keep help
• Entrance cross-traffic alert
• Rear cross-traffic alert
• Multi-collision brake
• Driver consideration monitoring
• Clever pace limiter
• Trailer stability help
• Reversing digital camera
• Entrance and rear parking sensors
• Tyre stress monitoring

GLX+ provides:

• Encompass-view digital camera
• Rear AEB

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How a lot does the Mitsubishi Triton price to run?

The 2025 Mitsubishi Triton is backed by a five-year, 100,000km commonplace guarantee, which is prolonged by one 12 months/20,000km each time the ute is serviced on time at a Mitsubishi vendor, as much as the 10-year/200,000km mark.

Mitsubishi’s capped-price servicing for the Triton is detailed under:

Moreover, Mitsubishi’s Diamond Benefit program contains 12 months of complimentary roadside help with every new automobile buy, which can be prolonged by one other 12 months every time the automobile is serviced beneath the capped-price servicing program.

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CarExpert’s Tackle the Mitsubishi Triton GLX-R

As the most recent re-addition to the Triton vary, we predict the GLX-R makes plenty of sense.

It completely bridges the hole between the work-oriented GLX variants and the extra premium, road-going GLS, which means it good points some extra user-friendly bits and items with out going overboard and inflating the value.

Its worth is probably going certainly one of its most compelling features. The GLX-R continues to be properly throughout the mid-$50,000 vary, and also you don’t miss out on an excessive amount of gear by not going for the higher-spec trims.

Positive, it solely has halogen headlights, however different shortcomings like the shortage of full lane centring apply throughout the Mitsubishi ute vary (together with the annoying driver monitoring system) so it’d be unfair to single out the GLX-R for them.

You additionally get full-time four-wheel drive on high of these utilitarian GLX+ bones, that are additionally simpler to dwell with due to Mitsubishi’s choice to swap out heavy-duty rear suspension in favour of a softer standard-duty setup.

The inside is a snug place to be too. We might do with out the pretend carbon-fibre trim, however you a minimum of get a leather-wrapped steering wheel as a substitute of the GLX+’s plastic tiller.

It’s a case of perform over type, but there has nonetheless been appreciable effort put into the shape issue to again up its robust performance.

The GLX-R appears to be like the half. We like its blacked-out exterior accents and wheels, in addition to that utilitarian-looking metallic sports activities bar on the again. Load it up with Mitsubishi equipment and you’ve got your self a succesful weekend hauler.

In comparison with the GLX+, the GLX-R is a way more logical worth proposition and a sizzling contender for decide of the Triton household alongside the GLS – to not point out a powerful consideration for me if I used to be available in the market for a dual-cab 4×4 ute.

Match LED headlights, iron out these driver monitoring bugs, and it’d probably high my record.

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