Mitsubishi's All-New Triton Might Just Be Your New Pickup

Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corporation (MMPC) has a new dog in the pickup truck wars. The Japanese brand officially unveiled its all-new Mitsubishi Triton pickup truck at the Bridgetowne Destination Estate late last week. The three-day launch event included a specially curated display of various Mitsubishi models set up in overlanding camp gear as well as for off-road trailing, which now includes the Triton. 

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Visitors got to test drive the all-new Triton on the road and there was also a separate off-road track with a specially prepared course including a steep hill climb showing the power and advanced capabilities simulating off-road conditions.

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Mitsubishi used the open and underdeveloped portion of the Bridgetowne property as proving grounds for the all-new Triton. The special set up included a muddy trail with a huge 45-degree elevated ramp and closed circuit dirt track specially designed for two-time Dakar Rally Champion (2002, 2003) and Team Director of Team Mitsubishi Ralliart, Hiroshi Masuoka, who attended the event and treated lucky customers, rally and off-road enthusiasts to a ride-along.  I was actually able to get a taxi ride with Masuoka-san in Fujigane, Japan as well as in Tarlac when he was invited by Mitsubishi a few years ago, and needless to say,  they were both exhilarating experiences.

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We had the chance to speak with MMPC President & CEO Takeshi Hara, who said that the all-new Triton is “a game changer. We are very excited to bring this to the market.”

Prices of the Mitsubishi Triton start at P1.134 million for the GL 2WD MT variant, which has proven to be a very capable pickup on and even off-road. This was demonstrated at the event when the 2-wheel-drive variants easily conquered the dirt track.

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The Triton’s all-new exterior design offers a more aggressive front fascia with a massive square-shaped grille, which is an evolution of Mitsubishi's Dynamic Shield Design from its Strada pickup model. The tougher and bolder design is partly thanks to its wider stance and overall longer length.

Under the hood, the all-new Triton also sports a newly developed 2.4-liter Bi-Turbo diesel engine that features a “2-stage” turbo capable of producing 204PS of power with a 470Nm maximum torque. Beneath the chassis, Mitsubishi says that the Triton has been rigorously tested to provide increased strength and reduce overall weight. Its improved suspension design with new shock-absorption system ensures excellent comfort even in the harshest terrain.  

Two-time Dakar Rally Champion (2002, 2003) and Team Director of Team Mitsubishi Ralliart Hiroshi Masuoka

Photo by Teddy Garcia.

Photo by Teddy Garcia.

Photo by Teddy Garcia.

With better ride comfort and suspension, the Triton is paired with a new and improved interior for more comfort and space. It also has more enhanced connectivity options with a new nine-inch display audio system with Android Auto and Wireless Apple CarPlay for the Athlete & GLS variants. Other variants come with an eight-inch display touchscreen audio system or an integrated sound system.

The Triton Athlete and GLS variants are equipped with Forward Collision Mitigation (FCM) with pedestrian detection, object detection as well as Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA), which alerts the driver via visual and audible warnings if an approaching vehicle is detected when reversing.

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Prices of the all-new Triton variants are as follows:

Triton Athlete 4WD AT: P1.909 million

Triton GLS 2WD AT: P1.582 million

Triton GLX 4WD MT: P1.561 million

Triton GLX 2WD AT: P1.383 million

Triton GLX 2WD MT: P1.311 million

Triton GL 4WD MT: P1.157 million

Triton GL 2WD MT: P1.134 million