2024 Mitsubishi Triton GLS review

While it is priced up to $6900 higher than the outgoing model, the new 2024 Mitsubishi Triton is significantly updated, with an increased braked towing capacity of 3500kg, more room in the cabin and a greater payload. It also receives driver assistance technology updates, and levels of comfort that will see it appeal to private buyers, tradies, and fleets.

A new 2.4-litre twin-turbocharged diesel engine paired with a six-speed automatic transmission generates 150kW and 470Nm and is flexible enough to manage urban driving and rugged off-road terrain in equal measure.

Boosting its appeal is Mitsubishi's industry-leading 10-year warranty, and Australia's second-largest dealer network, ensuring comprehensive aftersales coverage for owners.

How much does a Mitsubishi Triton cost?

The 2024 Mitsubishi Triton range starts at $43,690 for the 4x2 GLX model and goes up to $63,840 for the top-spec 4x4 GSR, representing a price increase of up to $6900 over the outgoing model. All current models come equipped with the new 150kW 2.4-litre twin-turbo diesel engine paired with a six-speed automatic transmission. More affordable chassis cab versions and manual gearboxes are expected to arrive later this year. The higher-grade GLS and GSR variants, priced at $59,090 and $63,840 respectively, are likely to be the most popular. Mitsubishi has hinted at a potential higher-spec Ralliart version in the future, similar to Ford’s Ranger Raptor.

How much does it cost to service the Mitsubishi Triton?

Capped price servicing is available for 10 years, with a slight reduction in pricing over the period compared to the outgoing model. Mitsubishi says this is due to the Triton being designed to be easier to service, as well as a eliminating valve clearances at the 60,000km service interval due to the new engine’s design. This represents a saving of $450 over the first five years or 75,000km.

What accessories are available for the Mitsubishi Triton?

Mitsubishi has confirmed that a comprehensive range of manufacturer-designed accessories, with 10-year warranty are available for new Triton and will be rolled out from launch. Accessories developed locally include a black aluminium hard tonneau cover, front protection bar, nudge bar, roof racks, snorkel, tow bar kit, winch cradle, and electric trailer brake harness. An electric brake controller kit is available from Redarc.

Despite increasing maximum braked towing capacity to 3500kg, no Triton will be available as standard with a tow kit, so it must be ordered as an additional accessory.

Mitsubishi Triton exterior design

The 2024 Mitsubishi Triton has a tough, squared-off look that leans into its off-road credentials. The front fascia is dominated by a wide, upright grille framed by C-shaped LED accents, giving it a bold but slightly boxy feel. Compared to the Ford Ranger, which has a more integrated and sculpted front end, the Triton feels chunkier and a bit more utilitarian. The Toyota HiLux still looks more conservative overall, but perhaps a touch sleeker from certain angles. The Triton’s flared arches and high bonnet line add presence, though some may find its styling a bit heavy-handed compared to its rivals.

What is the Mitsubishi Triton like inside?

Forget all your expectations of stripped out utes, the interior of the new Mitsubishi Triton has comfort at its core. All Triton variants have a black interior, with the GLX, GLX+ and GLS upholstered in a fabric trim. A black leather upholstery with orange stitching is standard in the top of the range Triton GSR while the GLS can be optioned with black leather with silver stitching.

The interior offers plenty of room to move, with clever storage solutions throughout. Door pockets are substantial and deep enough for clipboards, and there’s good provision for gear in the rear – with large pockets on the rear of the seats for tablets and smartphones and provision in the doors to store large bottles. The GSR variant also features two additional cupholders for added convenience.

Technology integration is good but the 9-inch touchscreen is undersized compared to the class-leading set up in the Ford Ranger. New Triton offers wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto with sound delivered via six speakers in the GLS and GSR, and four in other variants. Up front, there’s a USB-A and USB-C charging port, and the same ports are available in the rear - except on GLX models.

Seat comfort for the driver and front passenger is excellent, with good bolstering and cushioning delivering a very comfortable ride, especially over a longer distance.

Is the Mitsubishi Triton good to drive?

Benchmarked against the Australian designed and engineered Ford Ranger, the Mitsubishi Triton has benefitted from significant engineering focus on local roads, with over 100 Mitsubishi engineers visiting Australia during its development.

The Australian-specific development led to a unique suspension setting for our market which demands not only rugged off-road performance but composed on-road handling.

Triton has a new ladder frame chassis, improving stiffness. New, larger front shock absorbers increase rebound stroke length from 68.4mm to 90.7mm to improve control and are coupled with a renewed leaf spring set up, which features fewer, yet thicker springs to reduce friction and improve unsprung mass. Rear shock absorbers have also increased from a 30mm to 35mm cylinder and feature a revised oil seal which Mitsubishi claims should result in a longer service life.

Both the GLS and GSR models feature a newly designed 18-inch wheel with 265/60R18 Maxxis tyres with tested models equipped with an all-terrain Maxxis Bravo.

Typically, the unladen ride in a ute can prove jittery on the open road, particularly from the passenger seat. However, the new Triton delivers a very comfortable ride, on tarmac, gravel and even off-road.

We were able to test the Triton on a variety of road conditions on a route that included urban driving through Adelaide to gravel and rocky off-road tracks.

The new 150kW engine appears relatively quiet while idling and is responsive to throttle inputs, delivering 470Nm max torque between just 1500rpm to 2750rpm. It performed well unladen, though its full capabilities will need testing when loaded. Since Mitsubishi expects 50% of buyers to be private users, this is likely how most will drive it.

For the first time, electric power steering has been introduced to the Mitsubishi Triton, with the local steering tune adopted for the rest of the world. The steering has a convincing feel, is light enough to negotiate the tight twisty roads of our Adelaide Hills test route, but weighted sufficiently to give good feedback to the driver. For buyers considering their first purchase of a dual-cab ute, this will make the Triton an accessible option - delivering an easy driving feel that works on road and while negotiating traffic and tight parking spots.

Fuel economy is improved in the 2024 Mitsubishi Triton with a claimed fuel economy figure (ADR 81/02) of 7.7L/100km, reduced from 8.6L in the outgoing GSR model thanks in part to the addition of an auto Stop-Start function. CO2 emissions have dropped from 225g/km to 203g/km. NOx emissions have also been reduced thanks to the addition of an AdBlue tank.

How safe is the Mitsubishi Triton?

All 2024 Mitsubishi Triton models offer the same level of safety regardless of grade. Specification includes seven airbags and a suite of active driver assist technologies including forward collision mitigation with pedestrian and cyclist detection and rear AEB. Emergency lane keeping assist and lane departure warning work well, although the lane departure warnings can become tiresome on narrow twisty roads.

Mitsubishi has become the first manufacturer to introduce a driver monitor system using a camera mounted on top of the steering column. The system is designed to detect drowsiness or micro-sleeps and will adjust parameters for forward collision mitigation if required. The system will also alert the driver via a message on the display.

In practice, the system is problematic and will not recognise a driver wearing sunglasses – causing multiple alerts on the driver's display and irritation.

Mitsubishi Triton recently completed ANCAP testing and was awarded a five-star safety rating.

How does the Mitsubishi Triton compare?

The 2024 Mitsubishi Triton arrives at a very competitive time for dual-cab utes in Australia. While the GSR is now $6900 more expensive than the outgoing model, it undercuts similarly priced premium dual-cab 4x4 competitors like the Ford Ranger Wildtrak (from $69,390), Isuzu D-Max X-Terrain ($67,500), and Toyota HiLux Rogue ($70,760).

As such, it continues to represent good value compared to its main rivals. It’s not quite as refined as the Ford Ranger but stacks up well against the HiLux and D-Max. Competition in the 4x4 ute segment will intensify with new rivals from China.

Should I buy a Mitsubishi Triton?

If you have been holding out on a ute purchase awaiting the arrival of the new Triton, then the wait has been worthwhile. The new Mitsubishi Triton presents as an accomplished all-round 4x4 dual-cab ute.

The 2024 Mitsubishi Triton drives well and is accessible for drivers who have not owned a dual-cab ute previously. It is easy to drive around town and offers a comfortable ride for longer distances. It’s likely to do most of its work in suburban or regional settings but is more than capable of heading off the beaten track, so will appeal to buyers looking to complete the ‘Big Lap.’

It compares favourably with its rivals in many areas, including value, finish and practicality. The 10-year warranty and capped price servicing costs will also give buyers additional peace of mind and help to avoid unexpected maintenance costs.