Mitsubishi’s rugged off-road workhorse, the Triton, enters a new era with the 2024 model. Combining proven mechanicals and control technologies, with big leaps in comfort and convenience, this latest iteration promises to be the best Triton yet.
For this review we’re in South Australia, to the east of Adelaide in a place called Sanderston, which features lots of red dirt and a range of off-road tracks to explore. We mainly drove the GLS and GSR. The new range spans from GLX, GLX+, GLS and top-spec GSR.
Prices start from $43,690 for the 4×2 GLX, $53,290 for the value-focused GLX+ 4×4, $59,090 for the GLS all-rounder, and top out at $63,840 for the sporty GSR (all excluding on-roads).
2024 Mitsubishi Trition – Features & Interior
The interior of the new Mitsubishi Triton is a blend of functionality and modernity. The upright and boxy dash creates an atmosphere that supports family-trip touring but it’s also a clean and stress-free workspace. All controls are positioned in logical spots, and there’s a surprising amount of soft-touch, quality-feel materials spread throughout, for this type of vehicle.
Mitsubishi says it has designed the cabin so all of the major functions can be operated even if you have gloves on; so the climate controls are easy toggle-style buttons that drop down clear of the dash, and the new drive mode rotary dial on the centre console is the perfect size for grasping.
The new model has grown compared with the outgoing generation. Specifically, this is 50mm wider and 15mm longer. However, the wheelbase spans 130mm further than before. This gives you some idea of the increased passenger space, particularly rear seat legroom.
Mitsubishi’s ceiling-mounted climate control circulating system remains, and it comes with its own separate controls so rear passengers can get comfy. Seat cushioning and support is really good, with nicely-bolstered seats in the front helping to hold you sturdy during windy roads. Similar sculpting, although not as much, is applied to the rear bench. There’s also charging ports at the back.
Up on the dash is Mitsubishi’s latest 10.25-inch touch-screen, as seen in the Outlander. It’s a decent system and offers Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, and a surround-view camera system is available. However, the screen size and depth of operation doesn’t set any class benchmarks. It works and it does its job.
2024 Mitsubishi Trition – Powertrain
Finally, the Triton boasts some excitement under the bonnet. There’s a new (heavily revised) 2.4-litre four-cylinder diesel. Carrying over in the same 4N engine family, the unit adopts twin turbochargers and the majority of its components are all-new. Peak power is now 150kW, meeting the class benchmark, while torque is boosted from 430Nm before to 470Nm. It’s not a huge deal more but it definitely comes in handy on the open road.
Being a smallish-capacity engine, refinement and noise levels on the road are impressive. It hums and churns along in the background, and power delivery is fairly smooth and linear. We managed to do some 0-100km/h runs on an empty piece of road – which wasn’t hard to find out here – and it clocked a best of 10.40 seconds. That’s not bad at all for this class, according to our Vbox results database.
The Super Select 4WD-II system, a hallmark of Mitsubishi’s off-road expertise, allows seamless transitions between 2WD and 4WD modes. Unlike many other rivals, this driveline is able to operate in 4H (4WD) on dry tarmac without additional axle stress. That’s because it incorporates a proper centre differential.
The addition of Rally-derived Brake Active Yaw Control further enhances traction and response, directing torque between the inner and outer front wheels as needed. This technology, coupled with the ability to engage low-range gearing and a rear differential lock, helps the Triton continue on as one of the most properly rugged and capable utes on the market.
2024 Mitsubishi Trition – Chassis & Dynamics
The Triton’s new chassis and dynamics have been finely tuned to deliver improved performance in all situations. Box sectioning in some areas of the chassis is now thicker, jumping up from 80x140mm to 145x170mm. The integration of protective measures such as bars and skid plates ensures vital components are shielded from damage, further enhancing the Triton’s durability.
The introduction of electric power steering (EPS) marks a significant advancement for the Triton. Tuned specifically for Australian conditions, the EPS system offers precise control and a tighter turning circle (6.2m), enhancing manoeuvrability both on and off road. Moreover, the integration of EPS means there are fewer turns lock-to-lock (3.3), which is great to see.
Combined with improved front and rear suspension, the Triton delivers a confident and somewhat engaging driving experience. It’s now more comfortable handling a set of twisty turns, but it is still solid and planted on the highway. It feels good to drive.
2024 Mitsubishi Trition – Verdict
The 2024 Mitsubishi Triton builds upon its heritage of rugged off-road capability with a host of innovative features and technologies. From the versatile 4WD system to the vastly updated and improved cabin, every aspect of the Triton’s performance has been meticulously-engineered to excel way above the predecessor in the most areas.
Prices have increased with the new model, but they are still positioned under the kingpins. But even so, this is a very good value package considering the level of kit that’s included and the excellent reputation the company and badge carry.
2024 Mitsubishi Trition – Video
