2023 Mitsubishi Triton pickup unveiled, rally-bound mannequin introduced

Developed for world markets, the brand new Mitsubishi Triton made its debut with a rugged-looking exterior design, a extra trendy inside and a brand new body, amongst different enhancements. The model will exhibit simply how robust its new truck is by coming into it in a grueling rally later in 2023.

Offered because the L200 in some markets, the sixth-generation Triton is new from the bottom up. It is larger than its predecessor, constructed on a beefier body, and it wears a extra angular design characterised by a tall, upright entrance finish, a boxier cab, and squared-off wheel arches. Patrons can choose a single, membership or double cab, and the truck’s exterior look varies considerably relying on the trim stage chosen. Mitsubishi’s press pictures present a nicely-equipped trim stage aimed toward non-public customers; extra primary vehicles designed for business patrons can be found, too.

The identical applies to the inside; what you get largely relies on what you paid for. Upmarket trim ranges profit from an virtually SUV-like inside with a wi-fi machine charger, USB-C retailers, a touchscreen-based infotainment system and Mitsubishi Join compatibility. The truck hasn’t forgotten its roots, nevertheless: the entire switches and knobs have been designed to be comfortably used whereas sporting gloves.

Energy for the Triton comes from a brand new, 2.4-liter turbodiesel four-cylinder engine known as 4N16 internally. It is provided in a number of states of tune. The bottom engine develops 146 horsepower and 243 pound-feet of torque, the mid-range model posts figures of 181 and 317, respectively, whereas the range-topping variant places 201 horses and 347 pound-feet of twist below the driving force’s proper foot. Rear-wheel drive and a six-speed guide transmission come commonplace, whereas four-wheel drive, a six-speed computerized transmission, or each may be added at an additional price.

Mitsubishi redesigned the suspension system with an eye fixed on on-road consolation, although it stresses that its engineers did not sacrifice the truck’s off-road capability. The entrance finish carries on with double wishbones, whereas the again finish will get lighter leaf springs and thicker shock absorbers. A number of small however essential modifications spherical out the updates, together with wider facet steps and a repositioned engine oil pan drain plug.

On sale now in Thailand, the place it is manufactured, the brand new Mitsubishi Triton will progressively be launched in quite a few world markets over the following few months. It is going to notably be accessible on the Japanese marketplace for the primary time in 12 years beginning in early 2024. Pricing begins at 699,000 Thai Baht, which represents roughly $20,400, however nothing suggests the pickup will probably be accessible in the US.

Let’s go racing

Mitsubishi will not accept merely speaking about how robust the brand new Triton is; it should show its level by coming into a modified model of the truck within the 2023 Asia Cross Nation Rally that runs from Thailand to Laos. Campaigned by the Ralliart workforce, the rally-bound Triton will get a carbon fiber hood, carbon fiber doorways and a carbon fiber cargo field to maintain weight in test, in addition to a snorkel-type consumption, a rear-mounted winch and a roll cage. Mitsubishi additionally improved the drivetrain’s seals to make sure the pickup can drive via rivers and fitted a selected suspension.

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