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2024 Mitsubishi Triton Review For The New Zealand Buyer
The Mitsubishi Triton is arguably one of the most loved vehicles by Kiwis for it gives a perfect blend of handling, ruggedness, comfort, and performance into one package. The 2024 Model has gone a notch higher as it is more of a revolution than an evolution. The spec upgrade in this truck exceeds its predecessors by far making it a formidable force to reckon with. Its meticulous attention to the interior and exterior styling endows it to any buyer who is after looks. It is designed to conquer both the urban streets and off-road trails with equal prowess. Its rivals include the Toyota Hilux, Ford Ranger, Nissan Navara, Isuzu D-MAX, and Volkswagen Amarok.
Engine Options
The 2024 Mitsubishi Triton comes with one engine option.
- 2.4 L 4N16 BI-TURBO Diesel
Transmission Options
The 2024 Mitsubishi Triton engine is linked to a 6-speed automatic transmission.
2024 Mitsubishi Triton Grades
- GLX
- GLXR
- VRX
For a detailed review of these grades and the best pick while buying this pickup, kindly refer to the 2024 Mitsubishi Triton Buyer’s Guide.
2024 Mitsubishi Triton Interior
The 2024 Mitsubishi Triton overhauled its interior to match a refined cabin with intuitive touchpoints and excellent visibility for a great driving experience. The redesigned seats have a power lumbar support with a wide range of adjustments to fit a desired posture. Its lengthened wheelbase results to a spacious interior that gives the first row and second row occupants plenty of headroom and legroom.
The cabin is properly insulated to prevent outside noise from causing discomfort to the occupants. The doors open wide enough to allow passengers to effortlessly embark or disembark from the truck. It boasts numerous storage compartments that are designed to improve the ride comfort of passengers by either storing or holding their gears. The first row has two cupholders, a center console, door panel storage, and a glove box. The second row occupants have access to jacket pockets, two cupholders, and door pockets.
Infotainment features encompassed in the 2024 Mitsubishi Triton include a 9-inch touch screen embedded with a navigation system, AM/FM Radio, Bluetooth connectivity, Apple Car Play and Android Auto.
2024 Mitsubishi Triton Exterior
The 2024 Mitsubishi Triton has a muscular and rugged exterior layout that commands attention. The icing on the cake is that each grade comes with a different type of grille. The base grade GLX features a trapezoid grille, GLXR’s grille has a honey comb design like grille as the higher grade VRX also has a body-colored honey comb-like grille but it is more slim compared to that of the GXLR. The “shield-like” Mitsubishi emblem is adorned on the grille as LED daytime running lights and the headlights lend it a modern touch. Chrome accents are also prominent and they lend the Triton with some flare.
Muscular wheel arches depict the ruggedness of this truck as sculpted lines improve aerodynamics. Running boards are integrated to assist passengers to easily board or alight from the vehicle. The mirror caps and door handles have chrome embellishments.
The rear features sleek tail lights and a large tailgate that is manually operated. Some grades of the Triton come standard with a tow hitch.
2024 Carrying Capacity/Cargo Capacity
- Single Cab has a bed area of 84.4 cubic feet with a carrying capacity of 1,015 kg (4WD) and 1,050 kg (2WD).
- Double Cab has a bed area of 47.1 cubic feet with a carrying capacity of 830 kg (4WD) and 845 kg (2WD).
- Double Cab Well side has a bed area of 59.5 cubic feet with a carrying capacity of 780 kg (4WD) and 759 (2WD).
2024 Mitsubishi Triton Fuel Consumption
- 2.4 L 4N16 BI-TURBO Diesel fuel consumption- 11.3 km/l
2024 Mitsubishi Triton Fuel Tank Capacity
The 2024 Mitsubishi Triton has a fuel tank capacity of 72 liters.
2024 Mitsubishi Triton Ground Clearance
The 2024 Mitsubishi Triton ground clearance ranges from 8.1 to 8.7 inches.
2024 Mitsubishi Triton Performance
The 2024 Mitsubishi Triton comes with one engine option, a 2.4 L 4N16 BI-TURBO Diesel which delivers 201 horsepower and 470 NM of torque that is capable to conquer urban streets and off-road trails with equal prowess.
The 2024 Mitsubishi Triton has an electronic power steering (EPS) that makes the driver to have a comfortable and complete control of the steering wheel that allows maneuverability especially when driving in confined spaces. It boasts a fully revamped chassis that enhances comfort and safety by absorbing road noises and vibrations.
Owing to the large size of the chassis, occupants will enjoy an exceptional ride from its razor-sharp handling and solid stability. The suspension system absorbs road imperfections and cushions passengers from unstable motions especially when traversing on uneven surfaces.
2024 Ford Ranger Off-road Performance
The Mitsubishi Triton has built a reputation of delivering excellent off-road capabilities over the years, the 2024 Model is no exception and in fact it is setting the bar a notch higher with its latest improvements and upgrades. It comes standard with a Super Select 4WD II that can be switched between 7 drive modes that include Normal, Eco (2H), Gravel (4H), Snow (4H), Mud (4HLc), Sand (4HLc), and Rock (4LLc).
The Triton has improved its approach and departure angles that allows it to tackle extreme off-road terrains without the risk of damaging its body components. The incorporation of the Active Yaw Control which is also known as Torque Vectoring as the latest feature is a game changer as it offers assistance to this truck especially when cruising on slippery surfaces.
Other technologies incorporated in the 2024 Mitsubishi Triton to improve its off-road performance include Active Stability Control & Traction Control (ASTC), Active LSD (Brake control type), Trailer Stability Assist (TSA), Hill Start Assist, and Hill Descent Control.
2024 Mitsubishi Triton Reliability
The 2024 Mitsubishi Triton is still new in the New Zealand market hence it is too early to rate its reliability scores. However, based on its predecessors, the Mitsubishi Triton is a reliable pickup owing to the years of production it has undergone that have allowed for modifications, alterations, and improvements.
2024 Mitsubishi Triton Maintenance Schedule
At 5,000 km the 2024 Mitsubishi Triton requires a change of the air filter, engine oil, and oil filter. At 10,000 km, the Triton requires an air cleaner, oil filter, fuel filter, ATF filter, cabin filters, plugs, front brake pads, rear brake pads, ATF oil, brake fluid flushes, coolant flushes, and engine oil.
For a comprehensive maintenance schedule, click here to download the 2024 Mitsubishi Triton Owner’s Manual.
2024 Mitsubishi Triton Problems and Issues
Transmission Problems
The most common transmission problem reported in the 2024 Mitsubishi Triton is rough shifting.
2.4 L 4N16 Bi-Turbo Diesel engine problems
- Clogging of the Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF)
- Minor oil leaks
2024 Mitsubishi Triton Competitors
- Toyota Hilux
- Ford Ranger
- Nissan Navara
- Isuzu D-MAX
- Volkswagen Amarok
