2026 Nissan Navara and Mitsubishi Triton price and specs comparison: How the newest dual-cab pick-up shapes up to its cheaper sibling as they prepare to battle the Toyota HiLux, Ford Ranger and Isuzu D-Max

The incoming new-generation Nissan Navara is mechanically identical to the Mitsubishi Triton, but carries a sizeable price jump in comparison.

It adds another rival to a compact ute market, so how does the more expensive Navara shape up to its cheaper Triton sibling? 

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The brand said this local tuning offers improvement to driving and handling with and without load. 

The Navara has three different suspension set-ups across the range, with lower grades tuned for carrying loads, while SUV-like suspension is fitted to higher grades. 

Nissan’s ute also has a locking rear differential as standard on all grades, unlike on the Triton. 

Here is a breakdown of the difference between the Navara and the Triton.

Pricing Australia (before on-road costs) 

	SL/GLX	ST/GLX+	ST-X/GLS	PRO-4X/GSR
Navara	$53,348	$56,765	$63,177	$68,418
Triton* special drive-away deal	$46,490	$48,740	$56,990	$61,990

Noting the Triton’s current drive-away offering, it comes in substantially cheaper than the Navara across the range. 

Dimensions

Dimensions	Nissan Navara	Mitsubishi Triton
Length	5320mm	5320mm
Width	1930mm	1865mm
Height	1815mm	1795mm
Wheelbase	3130mm	3130mm
Braked towing capacity	3500kg	3500kg
Payload	1064kg (SL), 1047kg (ST), 1019kg (ST-X), 964kg (PRO-4X)	1083kg (GLX), 1092kg (GLX+), 1071kg (GLS), 1030kg (GSR)
Cargo bed length	1555m	1555mm
Cargo bed width	1545mm	1545mm

Both have the same braked towing capacity of 3500kg. Things start to change when we look at payload, with the Triton offers superior carrying capacity across the range. When it comes to cargo bed size, the pair share the same-sized space. 

Engine and efficiency

	Nissan Navara	Mitsubishi Triton
Engine	2.4-litre four-cylinder turbo-diesel	2.4-litre four-cylinder turbo-diesel
Power	150kW	150kW
Torque	470Nm	470Nm
Transmission	Six-speed automatic	Six-speed automatic
Driven wheels	Four-wheel drive with dual transfer case	Four-wheel drive with dual transfer case
Fuel consumption	7.7L/100km	7.7L/100km
Fuel tank size	75L	75L

The Navara and Triton are nearly mechanically identical and use the same engine and transmission, so there is no difference between the two.

Standard features

Navara SL	Triton GLX
LED headlights LED taillights 17-inch steel wheels Full-size spare wheel Climate control Cloth seats Manual seat adjustment Polyurethane steering wheel Vinyl flooring All terrain tyres 7.0-inch digital instrument display 8.0-inch multimedia screen DAB+ digital radio Android Auto and Apple CarPlay Tailgate assist Rear locking differential	7.0-inch multimedia screen Android Auto and Apple CarPlay Fabric seats Manual seat adjustment Driver seat lumbar adjustment All terrain tyres 4-speaker audio system Keyless entry AM/FM radio Satellite navigation system Halogen headlights

Next grade adds or replaces:
 

Navara ST	Triton GLX+
17-inch alloy wheels Heated exterior mirror Auto folding side mirrors Leather accented steering wheels Auto dimming rear view mirror Carpet flooring Rear USB ports Rear privacy glass	17-inch alloy wheels Side steps Front fog lamps Rear differential lock DAB radio Privacy glass LED headlights

Next grade adds or replaces:
 

Navara ST-X	Triton GLS
18-inch alloy wheels Side steps Leather accented seats Power adjustable driver seat Heated front seats Dual zone climate control Push button start Wireless phone charger Sports bar Carpet floor mats	6-speaker audio system 18-inch alloy wheels Wireless phone charger

Next grade adds
 

Navara PRO-4X	Triton GSR
17-inch matt black alloy wheels with alloy terrain tyres Black roof rails Leather accented steering wheel with orange contrast stitching Towbar Black sports bar Red exterior accents Leather accented seats	18-inch black alloy wheels Heated front seats Power adjustable driver seat Leather-appointed seats Tub liner Carpet mats Leather appointed seats with orange stitching

The Navara does have more standard equipment than the Triton in a comparison between the pair.

As standard, the Navara gets a digital driver display, unlike on the Triton, while it also gets a bigger central touchscreen. There is digital DAB+ radio, LED lighing front and back, tailgate assist and a rear diff lock as standard on the Navara, while that is only available on higher grade Tritons. 

There are areas where the Triton matches the Navara, including all-terrain tires and basic cloth trimmed manually adjustable seats.

On the top-spec grades, the Triton has bigger alloy wheels, but they both have leather seats. The Navara’s top grade has a towbar fitted, but the Triton does not.

Safety 

The Nissan Navara adopts the same five-star ANCAP safety rating awarded to the Mitsubishi Triton in 2024. 

Both get all the safety gear you would expect, such as eight airbags, lane keep assist and auto-emergency. As standard, both cars get a reversing camera and front and rear parking sensors. 

Verdict

The Mitsubishi Triton appears to be the value buy here as it gets most of the gear as on the Navara, but for a cheaper price. 

The Triton's special drive-away price makes it more compelling for now, but the price gap will close once that offer is removed.

The Triton may be the budget pick, but the Navara’s benefits are not obvious from the spec sheet. Its Aussie-tuned suspension and rear-differential lock could give it the edge on the off-roading scene, while also aiding the on-road driving experience.