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Mitsubishi has signalled its intent to experiment with more factory-backed Triton variants, including a GVM upgrade following on from the success of the Ford Ranger Super Duty and the popularity of such upgrades in the aftermarket.The company’s GM of Product Strategy and PR Bruce Hampel earmarked “something more customised” to buyer needs was coming.“We’re letting money walk out the door if they go to ARB or Ironman,” Hampel said of a potential factory GVM upgrade, which would take the Triton above 3500kg GVM.“It’s something we’re in discussions with MMC [Mitsubishi Motors Corporation HQ in Japan] about to upgrade suspension, either genuine from-the-factory, or a licensed accessory similar to what competitors are doing at the moment. We haven’t got a formal agreement at the moment, but it’s under study.”“It’s similar to what Raider does. It offers dealers the ability to offer customers a more tailored solution to what they’re looking for in the intended usage of their Triton.”“If we can’t offer it in the dealership then they’ll just go to the aftermarket. But that’s an inconvenience to them because then they take on all the risks and voiding the warranties and these types of things. So it is more attractive if we can offer it to them at the point of sale," he said.Of course, another, but perhaps less likely opportunity for the brand to provide something above of the usual dual-cab category will come from the brand’s just-announced plan to build an American pick-up as a platform-share with the Nissan Frontier, part of a refreshed tilt to secure market share in the USA and Canada.The tepid success of already-locally-converted and factory-backed projects, the Toyota Tundra and Ford F-150, may make a locally-upgraded Triton a more appealing alternative.Hampel said “many eyes in Japan” were following the progress of the new locally-developed Raider variant with its significant off-road focused suspension overhaul from Premcar. He said “when it is a success” it could open the door to more localised variants.“ this style of program is something they can trust distributorships with local expertise - we’re leading the way of going down that path,” Hampel added.“There will be opportunities to go further.”His comments not only apply to a potential GVM upgraded version, similar perhaps in intent (but maybe not with the same deep chassis upgrades) as the Ford Ranger Super Duty, but also even more hardcore off-road versions with even deeper capability further up the price scale.While Ford’s take on the heavy duty model completely re-engineers the Ranger chassis to be heavier gauge, and reaches into its international parts catalogue for upgraded drivetrain components, it seems more likely a heavy-duty Triton would be more limited to suspension components.The brand has earmarked further electrification in the future as a source for more power, rather than an engine from MMC’s Fuso commercial division or a local tune for the current 2.4-litre four-cylinder turbo diesel unit, which was been labelled prohibitively expensive by Hampel - even if the brand were to lean on the existing expertise of its Premcar partner.As to what this could look like we may have to wait and see what the brand does with the long-mooted return of the Ralliart brand, which is expected to be the next step for the current Triton.Hampel confirmed there would be no Ralliart without an increase in power, which could open the door to more opportunities for the brand.“We’re in constant discussion with them, working on those next-level programs, but we’ve got to prove what we can do, and what we’ve done so far,” he said.“With the change to electrified options as well, that opens up a different path to having a step-up in performance level.“As we transition into HEVs, PHEVs, and ultimately BEVs and these types of vehicles, we could use electrification as the differentiator.”As to how far Mitsubishi will end up going - you’ll need to watch this space. Discussions were preliminary enough the brand admitted that it hadn’t considered a GVM upgraded Triton being exempt from Australia’s tough new emissions regime (NVES), as such an upgrade could move it into commercial-vehicle-exclusive classification territory alongside the Ranger Super Duty.In the meantime, Mitsubishi will have plenty on its hands for the remainder of 2026 as it gears up for the arrival of its much-hyped next-generation Pajero as its flagship 4WD offering, as well as a new fully-electric small SUV from its partnership with Taiwan’s Foxconn.

The Triton Raider is now the most expensive version of Mitsubishi’s popular ute range, featuring an array of modifications from local tuning outfit Premcar.With these locally-tuned utes becoming more commonplace, though, what sets this one apart? And can it live up to the hype Mitsubishi hopes to generate for it?We’ve driven it at its local launch on and off the road to find out.At $74,990, drive-away (at the time of launch), the Raider is by far the most expensive Triton yet. To even get in the door of this thing you’ll be spending nearly $10,000 over the previously-top-spec GSR grade which sits below it in the usually value-focused ute range.It pushes the Triton up into territory usually dominated by high-spec versions of more expensive rivals, like the (notably also locally-developed) Ford Ranger Tremor ($75,090) and Kia Tasman X-Pro ($74,990), both prices before on-road costs.In terms of its intentions, though, to build the Triton into something more than would normally come from the factory, it competes more closely with the likes of the Isuzu D-Max Blade ($80,900, BOC) or upcoming Volkswagen Amarok W600 (price TBC).To that end, the Triton Raider’s standard equipment includes a larger wheel and tyre package, consisting of 18-inch ROH ‘Assault’ wheels in an exclusive bronze hue clad in Bridgestone Dueler all-terrain tyres. This increases the track by 20mm in total (10mm each side) and it also features a 25mm suspension raise in the front and 15mm raise in the rear to better balance the body out.The star of the show is the Premcar-tuned suspension package, which consists of a set of customized Monroe shocks front and rear and new jounce bumpers (bump stops) which both help to smooth out the flaws in the factory ute’s ride.Mitsubishi has adorned the ute with some Ralliart-inspired decals on the lower parts of the doors and added gloss black overfenders to account for the wider track. It has also added Mitsubishi-branded matt black side-steps, a sports bar over the tray and a Raider-badged bash plate for underbody protection.Inside may come as a bit of a disappointment, with the brand playing it very safe by only adding Raider stitching to the front headrests and a Raider badge on the transmission cladding.In the pictures, it doesn’t look all that different from a regular Triton GSR, but once you see it next to a standard version of the ute, it’s evident how much tougher this package looks. Some may think it hasn’t gone far enough, but I think others will appreciate the subtlety on offer here, too.There are also an array of minor MY26 upgrades which shouldn’t be forgotten, particularly the new Yamaha performance dampers fixed horizontally to the front and rear frame rails which help to iron out some of the existing ladder frame jiggle. More on how it drives later.Buyers will be happy to know this new Raider variant maintains the ute’s 3500kg towing capacity, and this one also maintains a payload of 990kg, which is pretty solid for a dual-cab in this class.Again, some may be disappointed to see the brand hasn’t provided a boost in power to go with the Raider’s tough looks, it carries over the same 2.4-litre twin-turbo diesel engine from the rest of the Triton range.It provides 150kW/470Nm, which is fine, but maybe not particularly impressive when measured against Ford’s 3.0-litre V6 diesel (184kW/600Nm). Mitsubishi is banking on its track record for dependability, which it says, along with the cost of upgrading, is the main reason it stays the same under the bonnet.It also carries across the usual six-speed traditional torque converter automatic, paired to the brand’s signature 'Super Select II' system which is capable of running in permanent '4H' (4WD high-range) mode while including a 2H (2WD high-range) setting for fuel efficiency and a 4L (4WD low-range) mode for more challenging terrain, alongside a rear differential lock.Is the Triton Raider any good to drive? In short, yes.This is the definitive edition of the Triton for now. It’s rare for a car to live up to everything the brand wants to shout about, but this one is impressive to steer, with so much of the potential of this Triton’s platform explored.It feels far more confident on the tarmac, with very linear steering and excellent on-road manners, while on the rough stuff, where it’s really meant to shine, it excels.The Raider ate up the trails we had the chance to sample at an off-road test facility, whether it was articulation, loose surfaces, steep declines, or mogulled-hills, with seemingly plenty of breadth of ability left over.The already-good traction systems no doubt helped the ute along, with the only eyebrow-raiser I found being the square and upright bonnet with the extra lift making it tricky to see the terrain in front of you at times when descending.The engine, too, could potentially be a weak point if you were to venture into particularly muddy or sandy conditions, with it needing a proper push of momentum on the steeper climbs. Hopefully the topic of a test for another time.Overall though this is an impressive, well thought-out and properly tested halo variant, with Premcar working its magic to elevate the Triton further than expected.Mitsubishi says to expect 7.7L/100km of diesel consumption, but don’t be surprised to see at least 8.0L+ as we saw in our test cars.Importantly, Mitsubishi backs the ute and all of these additions with its conditional 10 year/200,000km warranty promise (provided you keep servicing at an authorised Mitsubishi dealer after the five year mark).It has a matching 10 years of capped price servicing and 10 years of roadside assist. Workshop visits will set you back an average of $675.30 per year for the life of the warranty.

Australia will have an EV from the maker of the iPhone by the end of the year, this could be it.Foxtron is a joint venture between iPhone maker Foxconn and car manufacturer Yulong, and it will build electric cars for Mitsubishi for markets including Australia.Mitsubishi Australia General Manager Product Strategy and Product Public Relations Bruce Hampel told CarsGuide in April, “We’re on track for having our BEV [Battery Electric Vehicle] in market by the end of the year.”Mitsubishi hasn’t revealed the Foxtron model its electric car will be based on, but the new mid-size Cavira SUV would be the perfect fit.Mid-size SUVs are the most popular on the market, and would give Mitsubishi a genuine rival to the strong selling Tesla Model Y, Zeekr 7X and BYD Sealion 7.In Taiwan there are two variants of the Cavira, a single rear motor version that makes 186kW and 350Nm. It is paired with an circa-82kWh Lithium-Ferro-Phosphate (LFP) battery that delivers a driving range of up to 578km via the more lenient WLTC testing regime.A dual motor version ups the ante with 349kW and 700Nm, which drops the 0-100km/h sprint time to 3.8 seconds from 6.9 seconds.It uses the same battery to deliver a driving range of up to 538km.Both can accept a max DC charge rate of 175kW, and an AC charging rate of 11kW.It has a big boot and a front cargo area under the bonnet, which add up to almost 700-litres.The interior features a minimalist design like most new electric cars. There is a big 15.6-inch tablet-style central display and a medium-sized 12.3-inch digital driver display.It is capable of over-the-air updates, which applies software improvements to the car in the same way your smartphone updates.It starts at the equivalent of about $55,000 in Taiwan, and it would be very competitive at a similar price in Australia.Another option of a Foxtron-sourced car for Mitsubishi is the Bria compact SUV. It is smaller than the Cavira, but has plenty going for it.The Bria is offered in two variants, both with a 57.7kWh LFP battery delivering a claimed range of up to 516km.One version is powered by a single, rear-mounted electric motor that produces 171kW. The other has a dual-motor all-wheel drive set-up with a total system output of 299kW. The latter can do the 0-100km/h sprint in a claimed 3.9 seconds.We’ll know more about Mitsubishi’s first Foxtron-based model in the coming months.

Mitsubishi's plans to tackle BYD and Chery have just been revealed.The Japanese giant is planning to introduce 13 new models, including five hybrid and five plug-in hybrid models over the next five years. This could have huge implications for the brand in Australia, especially as it battles tough impending New Vehicle Efficiency Standard (NVES) fines. More electrified vehicles on sale could help ease those pressures. Mitsubishi Australia has been contacted for comment to see if there are any plans for these models to launch Down Under. The incoming Pajero is one of these new models, but it is just the beginning of a comprehensive shake-up from the brand. It will launch a small SUV, a compact SUV, two other undefined SUVs as well as a new ute, among other models falling into the off-road product plan.Additionally, there will be two new electric SUVs, with a pick-up and two Kei (Japanese city-class) cars also being planned. The brand also detailed some of its key weaknesses stating there was “significant room for improvement” required across the board. It identified the challenges for Mitsubishi in achieving differentiation to other brands - something which has become an increasingly big issue with the rise of Chinese carmakers.Brands such as BYD and Chery have introduced many models posing direct competition to Mitsubishi, but at much cheaper prices.“We will build a line-up that embodies our brand, centred on the off-road product group and ASEAN product group,”  “At the same time, regarding electrification, while we will continue to utilize collaboration models for EVs, we will focus our in-house development on HEVs and PHEVs.“Going forward, Mitsubishi Motors will focus on product segments where we have strengths, refine differentiated product characteristics that set us apart from competing brands, including Chinese brands, and establish a unique position in the automotive industry.”The return of the Pajero 4WD in Australia is scheduled for the fourth quarter of this year, and appears to be the first of this new era for Mitsubishi.

Mitsubishi is going all-in on its legendary Pajero.The brand has only just confirmed the beefy four-wheel drive is making a return this year, but has now dropped another bombshell that’ll have urban and rural 4WD enthusiasts champing at the bit.Mitsubishi just presented its mid to long term strategy, and buried in the slideshow was a new Pajero series.The official transcript for the presentation read: “In addition to the "Pajero" to be launched this year as a model that embodies the DNA of Mitsubishi Motors-ness, we will introduce additional new models going forward as part of the 'Pajero' series.”The most obvious model to make a comeback would be the mini Pajero. It is not known whether this would use a rugged ladder frame like the incoming Pajero - which is based on the Triton ute - or use an existing SUV platform for a more on-road bias.Last year Japanese magazine Best Car, which is known for its well placed sources in the country’s car industry, broke news that a mini Pajero was in the works.Best Car stated the Mini Pajero project was believed to be dead, but the success of the Delica Mini van has inspired the company to apply the same principle to one of its most storied nameplates.The belief is the mini Pajero would be built on the shared Nissan and Mitsubishi kei car platform that spawns vehicles such as the Nissan Roox, Mitsubishi eK and aforementioned Delica Mini.That points to micro dimensions at less than 3400mm long and 1480mm wide and a hybrid set-up with no more than 47kW.The Pajero project doesn’t stop there, with the slideshow depicting three models.The other could be a shorter wheelbase three door version of the full-size Pajero.This again would give it a point of difference to big name rivals such as the Toyota Prado, Nissan Patrol and Ford Everest.There are no other details currently, but the plan is for the 2030s, so we won’t see any of these models until next decade.A lot can change in that time, but what we do know is the full-size Pajero will be here before the end of 2026.We haven’t seen it in full yet, with it to be properly revealed in the coming months but we have already spied it testing in Australia.The new Pajero has blocky proportions similar to the incoming Nissan patrol. It is based on the Triton ute, so it has a rugged ladder frame ideal for off-roading. You can expect it to tow 3500kg, too.Odds on it will use the same 2.4-litre bi-turbo four-cylinder diesel engine that powers the triton and makes 150kW and 470Nm.

It is now clear what Mitsubishi has gained from allowing its Triton to become the base for the new Navara in Australia - Nissan will allow it to produce an American pick-up based on its upcoming next-gen Frontier.To be built alongside the Nissan in America, the new Mitsubishi will arrive alongside a planned overhaul to the Frontier due in 2028 with a new platform expected to also underpin Nissan’s next-gen XTerra 4x4 for the American market.Current information surrounding the next-gen Nissan platform suggests it could lean into both V6 power (similar to the incoming Patrol SUV) and also spawn a plug-in hybrid variant.For Mitsubishi, this is part of a wider strategy to split its model range in two as it searches for a new identity in a realigned Renault/Nissan alliance.It will split its range in two - with one range of models (like the XForce, Xpander and Destinator) focused on South East Asian (ASEAN) markets, and the other focused on higher margin markets Australia and the US, which Mitsubishi dubs the ‘Off-road group’.This realignment will see a total of 13 new models launched by 2031, seven of which will be for the off-road group. We know of at least three new models - this Frontier-based pick-up, the just-announced new-generation Pajero based on the Triton, and the long-hinted next-generation Delica people mover based on the Delica D:X Concept shown in 2023.Mitsubishi’s local GM of Product Strategy and PR Bruce Hampel told CarsGuide the brand was considering its options for the over-3500GVM category at the launch of its Aussie-upgraded Triton Raider, but it seems unlikely this would include a completely new American-sourced model.Instead, he suggested Mitsubishi was considering either factory or a licensed local upgrade for something a bit more heavy duty than what the Triton range currently offers.In addition, it seems more likely Nissan won’t be building its American-market Frontier in right-hand drive as part of its new ladder-frame platform overhaul, instead suggesting it would choose to import the Chinese-built Frontier Pro model as a Navara/Triton alternative as a plug-in hybrid exclusive to Australia.It would be well positioned to be more competitively priced, with the capability of the GWM Cannon Alpha while chasing the breakthrough success of the BYD Shark 6.In the meantime, Mitsubishi will have its hands full in Australia as it plots the launch of its next-generation Pajero full-size SUV as a new rival to the Toyota Prado, and the launch of its fully electric joint-venture SUV with Taiwan’s Foxconn, both due before the end of 2026.Locally, Mitsubishi has felt the impact of more affordable Chinese brands encroaching on its turf, with the brand down over 25 per cent this year. However, there are promising signs for the Japanese giant, with its Triton sales up healthy percentages year-on-year as welcome updates flow through and new variants are added to its line-up.Interestingly the brand is acutely aware of the challenges it faces across the disparate markets it plays in, even showing a slide which plotted its market positioning off-set against the “market-entry difficulty for Chinese OEMs” highlighting Australia as a ‘turn around market’ with high perceived brand value for Mitsubishi, but a low bar-to-entry for affordable Chinese rivals.

Mitsubishi has confirmed its performance ambitions for the Triton - and perhaps even its upcoming Pajero - won’t end with the locally-tuned Triton Raider, as it gears up for a long-teased Ralliart revival.Mitsubishi’s local GM of Product Strategy and PR Bruce Hampel said: “We’ve got aspirations to go a step higher again in the future if this thing proves to be successful.”Hampel said that “step higher” would be for both price and capability, and would “bring back some of that more emotional brand heritage”.He’s likely talking about Mitsubishi’s long-dormant Ralliart performance name, which may hinge on the success of a car like the Triton Raider. The company’s Japanese HQ had a close interest in the Triton Raider to gage the taste for a higher-priced Triton.“There are a lot of eyes in Japan that are eagerly following the progress of this program, or have been following it since we started. But now that we’re at the point where we’re on sale, they’ll be reviewing what’s happening with an eye to understand whether this type of model, which is new for Mitsubishi using a second stage modification process, is something that they can entrust their distributorships with to deliver successfully with local expertise.“When it’s successful, there are going to be opportunities to go further and expand more, both within Australia and potentially into other global markets as well,” Hampel said.The first port-of-call for the Premcar tuned Raider could be New Zealand with an eye to going even further in the future.The Premcar-tuned Triton Raider is a significant overhaul and the new flagship for the ute’s range in Australia. It includes beefed-up suspension with custom-developed shock absorbers, an increase in ride height, a larger profile all-terrain wheel and tyre package, a 20mm overall increase in width, and various genuine accessories added on to increase the visual appeal.It costs from $74,990, moving Triton into unforeseen pricing territory, a $9400 step-up from the previously range-topping GSR trim level.So what would it take for a Ralliart model to earn its place at an even higher price-point than that? Hampel has some thoughts.“We stopped short of putting the Ralliart badge on this vehicle because we were mindful of what customer expectations are of the Ralliart brand," he said.“And the Raider, while we expect it to resonate very well with customers, it’s more typical of what customers do with typical aftermarket modifications to create the style of vehicle they will then go and modify further.“We didn’t feel it was quite worthy of the Ralliart branding. But we do have alignment with Mitsubishi Motors to continue the study and to reinstate the Ralliart brand in Australia and re-install it, properly, globally as well.“So we’re in constant discussion with them and working on those next-level programs but we’ve got to prove what we can do, and what we’ve done so far.”One thing Hampel confirmed was there would be no Ralliart without more power than is currently on offer from the Triton’s 2.4-litre turbo diesel (150kW/470Nm).“Ralliart needs more uniqueness to the vehicle in terms of its appearance, higher levels of suspension sophistication, and ideally more performance from the powertrain,” he said.“The engine is the most difficult one to not have fully done by the manufacturer, with the extensive durability testing, and it’s very expensive to go through that whole process.“Yes, Premcar can do it, but it comes at a significant cost, so to do that you really need global behind us with their view to a global market with that kind of product.”As to what that could look like? Hampel pointed to a potential hybrid solution.“With the change to electrified options as well, that opens up a different path to having a step-up in performance level,” he said.“As we transition into HEVs, PHEVs, and ultimately BEVs and these types of vehicles we could use electrification as the differentiator.”Next for Mitsubishi in Australia will be the long-awaited arrival of the next-generation ground-up Pajero 4WD, and a fully electric small SUV from its joint-venture with Taiwan’s Foxconn, both due to be on-sale before the end of 2026.

Mitsubishi has confirmed its new flagship 4WD SUV will be called Pajero and it will hit Australian dealerships before the end of 2026.After months of hype and frequent sightings of camouflaged test cars in the wild, the new large off-road flagship will take its place atop Mitsubishi’s range as a new-generation 4WD in the fourth quarter of 2026.While the brand has not revealed details such as dimensions or powertrain and has only revealed a teaser image, it has told CarsGuide that it is a ground-up offering designed specifically to live up to the nameplate’s history, and will be a step beyond the outgoing Triton-based Pajero Sport in terms of its positioning.The Pajero will be manufactured in Thailand alongside the new-generation Triton. It is confirmed it will share its underpinnings with the brand’s best-selling ute, like the Pajero Sport that came before it.Mitsubishi Australia’s GM of Product Strategy and PR Bruce Hampel said the company was expecting to run out of stock of the outgoing Pajero Sport before the new full-fat Pajero arrives as a replacement.He also said Australia won’t be the launch market for the new-generation Pajero, with it likely to debut in the Thai market first. Previous reports said the model is intended to be as global as possible for Mitsubishi, with the brand seeking to export the 4WD to Japan and other important markets.Hampel said the Pajero will be the brand's premium flagship.Previous information from Japan suggest the new Pajero will be available in at least three trim levels, likely with familiar naming conventions to the current Triton range, as well as the opportunity for the top-spec grade to be dubbed the Exceed as a throwback to the previous-generation model, which ended production in 2021.Don’t expect a return of the previous model’s 3.2-litre four-cylinder turbo diesel engine (141kW/441Nm), with the most likely powertrain being the same updated 2.4-litre diesel engine that powers the current Triton range (150kW/470Nm).The new Pajero won’t be Mitsubishi’s only radical new offering in Australia in 2026, with the brand also confirming its upcoming joint-venture electric small SUV with Taiwan’s Foxconn is also set to arrive before the end of the year.Mitsubishi will no doubt be hoping the addition of these two key new models will arrest its sales slide of over 25 per cent in Australia this year, off the back of reduced stock of the Pajero Sport and the discontinuation of the previously-popular Japan-sourced ASX small SUV, which has been replaced by a more expensive Euro-sourced model based on the Renault Captur.In better news for Mitsubishi, Triton is up a healthy 18.7 per cent for 4x4 variants and 36.3 per cent for 4x2 variants, as its full range of commercial and private buyer offerings come online and recent MY26 updates continue to improve the key ute model.The just-launched Premcar-tuned Raider also now tops out the range at $79,990 as Mitsubishi experiments with a new price-point ahead of a long-rumored Ralliart revival in the future.Expect to learn more about the new-generation Pajero closer to its on-sale date later this year.

A new Mitsubishi Pajero is on the horizon and many versions will likely be offered throughout its lifecycle.The standard version is expected to feature a 2.4-litre four-cylinder bi-turbo engine that’s shared with the current Triton ute.Hybrid and plug-in hybrid (PHEV) power options are expected to join the range later in its lifecycle.Mitsubishi has a storied history with its Ralliart sub-brand, which has previously created high-performance versions of its cars and still has a presence in motorsport.The Pajero was previously offered with an Evolution homologation special in the late 1990s, so there has been a high-performance version of this car historically.This could therefore point to the new Pajero potentially receiving a high-performance Ralliart version down the track.Mitsubishi Australia told CarsGuide in 2025 it is looking to bring back the Ralliart brand Down Under, but didn't say what vehicle would be used.“We are working closely with MMC (Mitsubishi Motors Corporation) on opportunities to utilise the brand in the Australian market,” said Mitsubishi Australia's GM of product strategy and PR Bruce Hampel.“We want to do it right, if we are going to do it.“It is a very valuable brand for MMC, and they are very cautious around utilising the brand on the right products with the right execution.“We are in ongoing discussions with them at this point in terms of the potential opportunities in the future to create a product that would be suitable, and earn the right, to the Ralliart branding,” said Hampel at the time.A toughened-up Pajero wouldn't be alone. Nissan offers a Pro-4X version of its Patrol, there’s a GR Sport version of the Toyota LandCruiser 300 Series, plus Ford offers a Tremor version of the Everest.Not all of the aforementioned vehicles produce more power than the standard version but most feature more off-road features and capability.Even if Mitsubishi doesn’t create a Ralliart version of the new Pajero globally, it could potentially lean on Australian engineering, like it did with the current Triton.The Japanese carmaker will soon launch the Triton Raider, which was developed in partnership with Australian engineering and manufacturing firm, Premcar.It features a revised suspension and damper package, plus a range of other standard-fit accessories to make it more confidence-inspiring to drive on- and off-road.As previously reported, Mitsubishi has confirmed it will reveal its new large, off-road SUV soon and it will launch in Australia before the end of 2026.Previously reports have indicated that it will be called the Pajero and be based on the current Triton ute, marking a major change in strategy.The Pajero has historically been its own vehicle, but the Pajero Sport (formerly known as the Challenger) has always been based on the Triton.Mitsubishi axed the Pajero Sport in Australia in 2025 due to it not meeting the new Australian Design Rule (ADR) standard which stipulated specific requirements for autonomous emergency braking (AEB) systems.It’s worth noting that Mitsubishi still has existing dealer stock of the Pajero Sport.

Mitsubishi has revealed competitive pricing for its rough and ready version of the Triton ute.The 2026 Mitsubishi Triton Raider will be in dealerships in June priced from $74,990, which is both the recommended retail price and drive-away figure.The Raider is a co-development between Mitsubishi Australia and Australian engineering and manufacturing firm, Premcar, which also helps produce the Nissan Navara Pro-4X Warrior.The Raider is based on the current range-topping Triton GSR grade, which retails for $65,590 before on-road costs.While it’s not quite a Ranger Raptor rival, the Raider is more of a direct competitor to off-road focused ute grades like the Isuzu D-Max Blade and Ford Ranger Tremor, as well as two upcoming pick-ups, the new Volkswagen Amarok W600 and next-gen Navara Pro-4X Warrior.When it comes to pricing the Triton undercuts the Ranger Tremor ($75,090 BOC) and the D-Max Blade ($80,900 BOC). Pricing for the other two models is yet to be revealed.As reported, the Triton Raider gains a specially developed front and rear suspension damper package for better wheel control, and it comes with Bridgestone AT002 all-terrain tyres, gripping a heavy-duty ROH ‘Assault’ 18-inch alloy wheel.Ride height has increased by 25mm at the front while the rear is up by 15mm. The front and rear tracks have also increased by 20mm.Other physical and visual changes include an upgraded side protection bars and sports bar with red inserts and stronger underbody protection.The powertrain has not been upgraded so it continues to use the Triton’s 2.4-litre bi-turbo four-cylinder diesel engine offering outputs of 150kW/470Nm.Colour choices include ‘White Diamond’, ‘Black Mica’, ‘Blade Silver’ and ‘Graphite Grey’.Inside the Raider comes with everything from the GSR, including black leather seats with orange stitching, but it adds ‘Raider’ branded head rests and badging in the console.Keep an eye on our Mitsubishi Triton Raider launch review in the coming weeks.