Mitsubishi Motors Company (hereafter, Mitsubishi Motors) premiered the totally redesigned Triton¹ one-ton pickup truck in Bangkok, Thailand, with gross sales commencing right now in Thailand. The all-new Triton might be rolled out in markets centering on the ASEAN and Oceania areas and is scheduled for launch in Japan in early 2024 for the primary time in 12 years.

Particular web site for the all-new Triton:
https://www.mitsubishi-motors.com/en/merchandise/triton

Mitsubishi Motors has produced roughly 5.6 million pickup vehicles spanning 5 generations over the 45 years since its first launch in 1978. With a document of gross sales in 150 nations, the pickup truck is a worldwide strategic car for Mitsubishi Motors. Now in its sixth era, the all-new Triton is totally redesigned for the primary time in 9 years. Primarily based on the product idea “Energy for Journey,” all components of the Triton have been utterly reimagined, from the inside and exterior design to the chassis, ladder body and engine.

The important thing options of the all-new Triton are as described under:

• A beefed-up physique dimension in comparison with the earlier mannequin, a newly developed ladder body that gives sturdiness and reliability, and a newly developed engine that achieves each greater output and improved environmental efficiency
• A newly developed suspension that gives glorious journey consolation and steering stability, and Tremendous Choose 4WD-II system and upgraded drive modes that obtain excessive street efficiency
• A entrance face with a robust sense of presence and reliability, a large and sturdy styling, and a cultured inside providing glorious performance and operability
• Considerably improved security and luxury for a variety of functions, from enterprise to non-public use

“As a pickup truck that matches for a brand new period, we’ve developed the all-new Triton with much more Mitsubishi Motors-ness,” stated Takao Kato, president and chief government officer, Mitsubishi Motors. “The important thing options of the all-new Triton had been completely developed by Mitsubishi Motors, together with a strong ladder body and physique, powerful chassis, highly effective and driver-friendly engine and 4WD system that achieves glorious street dealing with and stability. With manufacturing finally anticipated to succeed in 200,000 automobiles in over 100 nations, the all-new Triton is a particularly essential mannequin that can present foundational help for Mitsubishi Motors, in addition to the primary international strategic car to be rolled out firstly of our progress part. Please sit up for our challenges that start from right here.”

Product Overview

The all-new Triton is available in three physique sorts relying on the meant use – a double-cab sort with two rows of seats providing each the consolation of an SUV and the utility of a pickup truck, a fundamental single-cab sort with one row of seats, and a club-cab sort with cargo house behind the entrance seats that additionally permits reclining. With a bigger physique, it has a newly developed 2.4L clear diesel turbo engine that considerably boosts environmental efficiency and energy. The ladder body, suspension and different major parts have been newly developed uniquely by Mitsubishi Motors, and street efficiency has been enormously enhanced via options corresponding to upgraded drive mode and electronically managed Energetic Yaw Management (AYC) mixed with Tremendous Choose 4WD-II system. With the adoption of Adaptive Cruise Management (ACC) amongst different new security options and emergency help utilizing linked automobile expertise, security and luxury has been enormously improved not solely when it comes to the truck’s {hardware}, but additionally when it comes to its software program.

(1) Powerful ladder body and high-efficiency clear diesel engine

The newly developed ladder body has a 65% better cross-sectional space than the earlier mannequin, reaching a bending rigidity improve of 40% and a torsional rigidity improve of 60%. Moreover, weight improve has been minimized by rising the ratio of high-tensile metal used. In addition to providing considerably higher street efficiency and journey consolation, the all-new Triton additionally boasts elevated robustness by enhancing sturdiness throughout loading and vitality dispersion within the occasion of a collision.

The physique can be lighter than the earlier mannequin via using a brand new 1180 MPa high-tensile metal materials.

The newly developed 4N16 clear diesel engine is available in three completely different output specs to satisfy completely different functions. The high-output model is supplied with a brand new turbo charger and new combustion system, offering a flat most output of 150 kW and most torque of 470 Nm from roughly 1,500 rpm, enabling highly-responsive driving with ample torque within the vary of sensible use. There are two variations of the usual specification – one with an engine that has a most output of 135 kW and a most torque of 430 Nm, and one with an engine that has a most output of 110 kW and a most torque of 330 Nm. Each have a variable geometry turbo charger that performs variable management of turbine capability.

The all-new Triton comes with both a six-speed computerized transmission with the extremely acclaimed Sports activities mode from the earlier mannequin, or a six-speed handbook transmission with shift-by-wire that reduces vibration straight transmitted from the engine and enhancing consolation.

(2) Improved street efficiency by newly developed suspension and a mature 4WD system

The 4WD system permits the driving force to simply shift to 4WD mode whereas driving by utilizing a dial selector. The all-new Triton continues to make use of Mitsubishi Motors’ Tremendous Choose 4WD-II and Simple Choose 4WD techniques, and Tremendous Choose 4WD-II is supplied with a middle torque sensing Restricted Slip Differential (LSD) that distributes driving pressure at a ratio of 40% to the entrance and 60% to the rear, thus making certain each traction efficiency and cornering efficiency.

Fashions geared up with the Tremendous Choose 4WD-II system can choose from the 4 choices of 2H (rear-wheel drive), 4H (full-time four-wheel drive), 4HLc (locked middle differential) and 4LLc (locked middle differential with decrease gears), and have seven drive modes together with on-road modes, a rise over the 4 off-road modes of the earlier mannequin. Together with Regular mode that’s out there in all four-wheel drive modes, 2H presents Eco mode for prioritization of financial system, 4H presents Gravel and Snow modes, 4HLc presents Mud and Sand modes for traction efficiency, whereas 4LLc gives Rock mode, permitting drivers to pick the optimum drive mode for any street situation. The 4WD modes out there for choice in automobiles geared up with Simple Choose 4WD are 2H (rear-wheel drive), 4H (locked middle differential), and 4L (for low-gear driving).

AYC is newly adopted for fashions geared up with the Tremendous Choose 4WD-II system. It improves cornering efficiency by making use of mild braking to the within entrance wheel when cornering. Each the two-wheel and four-wheel drive fashions are geared up with lively LSD (brake management sort). By making use of the brake to a spinning wheel and distributing the driving torque to wheels gripping the street floor, it improves security on slippery surfaces whereas additionally offering a sporty driving expertise.

Energetic Stability & Traction Management (ASTC) that improves stability on winding roads is normal geared up on all fashions. Different techniques embody Hill Descent Management (HDC), which maintains a set pace on downhill slopes to allow driving with confidence, and Hill Begin Help (HSA), which prevents roll-back in hill begins.

The newly developed suspension retains a double wishbone construction for the entrance suspension, and prioritizes reliability and sturdiness. The higher suspension mounting arm has been moved greater to extend the stroke by 20mm, offering improved road-holding and journey consolation. The rear suspension gives better journey consolation whereas retaining its energy and makes use of a lighter leaf spring system along with thicker shock absorbers.

Whereas beefing-up the physique dimension, the rise in turning radius has been minimized, and driving has been made simpler by utilizing a hood form that lets the driving force see the hood line. For the high-output engine mannequin, an electrical energy steering is adopted, which permits higher management by offering extra help within the low-speed vary, whereas it will increase suggestions within the high-speed vary to offer peace of thoughts for the driving force. It additionally takes security and luxury under consideration via its discount of kickback from the street floor and tuning for off-road driving or towing.

(3) Beast Mode design idea

The all-new Triton combines agility with the Mitsubishi Motors’ sturdy design to create an imposing look whereas expressing the toughness and powerfulness anticipated of a pickup truck.

The entrance face design idea of Dynamic Protect that expresses highly effective efficiency and the peace of thoughts defending each the individuals and the automobile is optimized for a pickup truck via a strong kind primarily based on a strong, three-dimensional entrance grille and fenders, and a protector that emphasizes this type. The daytime operating lights that includes three L-shaped LED lights resemble a pointy gaze of a hawk, and together with the three-dimensional 3-light headlights under them, the design provides the all-new Triton an awesome presence.

The horizontally-themed physique sides are composed of huge, strong surfaces that emphasize the sturdy doorways, whereas contrasting with the sharply overhanging fender panels to tighten them and make them seem wider, emphasizing stability and toughness.

Whereas making certain the cargo mattress is of an ample dimension, the strong surfaces proceed alongside the aspect of the physique as much as the rear finish. T-shaped tail lights on each side emphasize width whereas additionally robustly displaying the sturdy rear design.

Practical design has been included in all points to drastically improve utility, together with a cabin form and rear spoiler that enhance aerodynamics, extra sturdy door handles that at the moment are greater and simpler to grip, and wider aspect steps with improved water drainage.

The instrument panel is designed with the Horizontal Axis idea, which makes use of horizontally-themed and powerful shapes to permit drivers to simply see adjustments within the posture of the car when driving. With a nod to skilled use, comfortable pads have been included in the primary areas that shield passengers to make sure utility. When it comes to design, the inside makes use of many geometric shapes and metallic components to create a high-contrast, fashionable house.

Specific consideration has been paid to visibility for the monitor, meters, and switches that make use of distinction, and the selectors, dials, and switches all have the optimum stage of sensitivity to permit them to be operated whereas sporting gloves. The steering wheel, grips, and door handles have all been designed primarily based on an strategy known as Mitsubishi Contact, with a deal with grip consolation and sturdiness.

The 6A/T and 6M/T middle console has a cup holder that may accommodate two massive cups, and the console field can maintain 4 600 mL plastic bottles. Taking skilled use under consideration, the console field within the 5A/T mannequin is able to holding tablets and recordsdata along with being a cup holder. The glove field, smartphone holder, and different storage for small gadgets are of an ample dimension that permits straightforward use even when sporting gloves, and the instrument panel and middle console have USB A and C sockets for charging units, in addition to a wi-fi charger on the backside of the middle a part of the instrument panel.

Newly rolled out physique colours are the vivid and metallic Yamabuki Orange Metallic and the Blade Silver Metallic that provides elevated brilliance. The lineup additionally contains the high-quality fundamental colours – White Diamond, Strong White, Graphite Grey Metallic, and Jet Black Mica.

With the best trim stage, the entrance grill is identical shade because the physique, whereas the door mirrors, Dynamic Protect garnish, plated parts together with the door handles, bumper, and different components are black, and the underside of the entrance, sides, and rear is darkish titanium. A styling bar on the black roof rails, over fenders, and cargo mattress brings a sharper look. Using black as the bottom shade for the metallic gildings within the inside brings sleekness, whereas orange accents carry a way of sophistication and sharpness.

(4) Improved fundamental efficiency as a pickup truck

The cargo mattress top has been lowered by 45 mm to 820 mm in comparison with the earlier mannequin, and the higher floor space of the bumper nook has been enlarged and strengthened with a body for use as a foot house, thereby enhancing practicality.

The entrance seats present agency decrease again help whereas the shoulder areas present ease of motion with an open form, which helps to scale back driver fatigue. The hip level has additionally been moved 20 mm up in comparison with the earlier mannequin and an upright posture has been adopted to enhance visibility from contained in the car. As well as, ingress and egress have been made simpler by designing the A-pillar to be extra vertical to widen the door openings and widening the aspect steps whereas making them a form that reduces the danger of slipping.

The all-new Triton now comes geared up with Adaptive Cruise Management (ACC) that tracks acceleration, deceleration, and stopping of the car in entrance, and cruises whereas sustaining a preset distance between automobiles. Superior security options have been enhanced together with the retention of Ahead Collision Mitigation system (FCM), Blind Spot Warning (BSW) with Lane Change Help (LCA), and Rear Cross Visitors Alert (RCTA) amongst others.

Mitsubishi Join makes the expertise of proudly owning and driving a automobile extra snug and satisfying. For driver security, a request for assist may be made to a name middle with the contact of a single button within the occasion of an accident or breakdown, whereas additionally being able to robotically reporting the deployment of an airbag. By linking with a smartphone, Mitsubishi Join permits a automobile finder perform that shows the placement of a parked automobile. Customers can even test the remaining gas quantity and oil state, drive historical past, and different points of the car’s state. Moreover, distant operations let customers change on the air con earlier than they get within the automobile, and in addition function the headlights and horn. Smartphone linking makes use of the mobile community, so customers can obtain data from their automobile even when they’re distant, supplied they’re in an space with mobile protection.

To enhance maintainability, the placement of the drain bolt has been modified to allow engine oil to get replaced with out having to take away and substitute the under-cover, and for 4WD/2WD Excessive Riders, service gap dimension has been elevated to allow storage jacks for use with out an attachment. And with gear oil alternative being pointless within the six-speed handbook transmission mannequin amongst different enhancements, upkeep is turning into more and more unneeded.

A variety of equipment can be found, from protectors to dress-up equipment. The game bar, fender arch moldings, and aspect door garnishes emphasize the strong picture, and the grille emblems tighten the look. A mattress liner, which is indispensable for pickup vehicles, can be out there.

Drivetrain²

1. Offered as L200 in some markets
2. Mixture of powertrain could differ by market.

SOURCE: Mitsubishi Motors