This is it! 2024 Mitsubishi Triton gets bigger, better and more powerful than before, but does it have what it takes to rattle the HiLux, Ranger and D-Max?

Mitsubishi has, at long last, unveiled its new Triton ute, the brand's first new-generation model in nearly a decade.

The 2024 Triton debuts a new ladder frame chassis, a new engine and a new design language, with major tech and comfort upgrades in the cabin.

It has also expanded in every dimension now measuring in at 5320mm long, 1865mm wide and 1850mm tall, with a 3130mm wheelbase. It also has a 35mm longer tray, and a wider interior.

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The 2024 Triton also debuts a new interpretation of Mitsubishi’s signature ‘Dynamic Shield’ design language, with a tougher (but 8.1 per cent more aerodynamic) face, new wheel designs, tough haunches and even new colours - Yamabuki Orange and Blade Silver.

The interior has received a major tech and style update, with a familiar look and feel to the Outlander, complete with an increase to soft-touch materials and geometric pattern work, although the Triton scores its own unique steering wheel and a 7.0-inch semi-digital instrument cluster.

The centre multimedia display measures 9.0 inches and features wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity. Mitsubishi has also committed to switches and dials for usability of climate and multimedia functions, rather than use touch functions exclusively.

Upfront of the 2024 Triton is a tougher, more aerodynamic face.

The newly developed ladder frame is said to offer extra rigidity and has re-worked suspension consisting of coils at the front and leaf springs at the rear, to improve both ride quality and durability, while also supporting a towing capacity increase of 400kg to a total braked capacity of 3500kg.

The other big news is a majorly updated engine. The 2.4-litre four-cylinder unit has received a bi-turbo setup, boosting its power outputs from 133kW/430Nm to a new maximum of 150kW/470Nm, more powerful than both the Nissan Navara and Isuzu D-Max, and nearly lineball with the current Toyota HiLux.

Mitsubishi says the new turbo system improves both responsiveness off-the-line and at the top-end of the rev range. Fuel consumption numbers for the new engine are yet to be revealed.

The Triton's interior has received a major tech and style update.

The new Triton will also continue to employ a six-speed automatic transmission or six-speed manual and, in higher-grade versions, will score the Super Select II four-wheel-drive control system which allows 4WD at higher speeds, and now comes with additional snow and mud modes.

The Triton will continue to be offered in 4x2 and 4x4 versions, and expect it to continue with single-cab, extra-cab and dual-cab bodystyles. 

Updates to safety equipment include a more comprehensive auto emergency braking system with cyclist and pedestrian detection, as well as junction assist. Other features include lane departure warning, active yaw control, adaptive cruise for automatic models and blind spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert. For the first time, the Triton also offers a driver monitoring system and a centre airbag.

The 2024 Triton has expanded in every dimension.

Expect an update imminently with information pertaining to the Australian launch, including timing, variants and other information.

Locally, pricing will be key to the Triton’s success as it faces stiff competition, both at the high-end from the likes of the Ranger and Amarok, and at the low-end of the market with the increasing popularity of the GWM Ute, LDV T60 and SsangYong Musso.