Triton

Mitsubishi Triton confirmed for SA

We expected it, but Mitsubishi Motors South Africa has now confirmed that the new Triton bakkie will be available from mid-2016.This is the fifth-generation Triton, and according to Mitsubishi "the most advanced commercial vehicle to date". Powering this bakkie will be a new 2,4-litre, turbodiesel engine ...

LONG-TERM INTRODUCTION: MITSUBISHI TRITON 3,2 DI-D 4×4

I will admit, driving a bakkie on a daily basis can take its toll. Fortunately, a lot of test cars pass through CAR’s garage, allowing me, from time to time, to enjoy simply slotting in behind the wheel of a light compact car, preferably with an automatic transmission, for the commute home.That said, ...

Mitsubishi Triton revealed [w/video]

It seems 2015 will be an important year for the bakkie segment, as the Mitsubishi Triton has just been unveiled in Thailand, and the new Toyota Hilux will also be unveiled next year.Looking at the new Triton, the company has clearly decided to move away from the rounded, organic design of the current ...

Mitsubishi to develop Triton for Fiat

We know that Mitsubishi will be launching its new Triton next year. This isn’t speculation, as a Mitsubishi spokesperson told us so.These images from the 2013 Mitsubishi GR-HEV Concept clearly shows how the new Triton (or L200 as it is called in some overseas markets) will look like.However, now it ...

Mitsubishi Triton 3,2 Di-D 4x4 Long-Term Wrap-up

CAR journalist Wilhelm Lutjeharms spent a year driving a Mitsubishi Triton 3,2 Di-D 4x4 double-cab and gives us his thoughts. For a more in-depth appraisal read the March 2014 issue of CAR magazine.

Long-Term Update (2): Mitsubishi Triton 3,2 Di-D 4x4

3960 km. Without a doubt the longest single road trip I’ve ever completed with a vehicle.As part of our annual holiday, we headed north to Windhoek with the long-term Mitsubishi Triton. Road users who frequently drive these roads will know that they are long, lightly populated and can drive without ...

Mitsubishi Triton 2,5 Di-D DC 4x4

As is the case with most segments in the market, the bakkie one is alive with constant change and updates. During the past year, we have seen the launch of the new Isuzu KB while Volkswagen has rolled out its updated 2,0 TDI engines throughout the Amarok range.Mitsubishi has now released its answer to ...

Long term update (1): Mitsubishi Triton 3,2 Di-D 4x4

Bakkie Comparative Test: We pit 7 bakkies against each other

Bakkie Comparative Test: We pit seven bakkies against each other.Ford Ranger vs. Foton Tunland vs. Isuzu KB vs. Mazda BT-50 vs. Mitsubishi Triton vs. Toyota Hilux vs. Volkswagen Amarok THIS is bakkie country. While CAR’s test-team members are used to being stopped and asked questions about flashy ...