2019 Mitsubishi Triton Reviews

The dual-cab ute market is huge, and this test is a big one, too. We've assembled the six most popular 4x4 utes to see which is the king of the class.The contenders include the big-selling Toyota HiLux and Ford Ranger, as well as the Holden Colorado, Nissan Navara, Isuzu D-Max and Mitsubishi Triton.Which will win? Read on to find out!

Who would have thought that the Toyota HiLux, Ford Ranger and Mitsubishi Triton would at times be battling for the top spot on the sales charts?But that's the case, and dual cab four-wheel drives are the flavour of choice for buyers. So we assembled the HiLux Rogue, Ranger XLT and Triton GLS Premium in order to see how they compare to help you find out where you should be spending your money.

There are options upon options if you want a dual cab ute. But what if you're after a brand new pick-up truck with a strong work ethic and an even stronger value for money equation? We've put the Mitsubishi Triton GLX+ up against the SsangYong Musso Ultimate to see where you should be spending your money.

The single cab two-wheel drive ute is still a thing. You mightn’t have noticed, because there has been a lot of noise around dual cab utes in recent times, and with good reason - for every five 4WD utes that sell in Australia, just one 2WD aims up.But it’s arguably vehicles like the one reviewed here - the 2019 Mitsubishi Triton GLX single cab-chassis - that are the real workhorse utes.These are the ones you see on freeways and arterial roads before the sun comes up, or at the servo with two energy drinks, two coffees and a couple of pies as part of their payload. So how does the budget-focused Triton GLX one-tonner go about its work? Let’s find out.

Triton evolution is very much a case of 'if it ain't broke, don't fix it.'

Of the Aussie market's quiet-achieving utes, in terms of sales, there are several, but few of those are as value- or feature-packed as the Mitsubishi Triton.

The entry point to the Mitsubishi Triton 2019 range is the GLX variant, which can be had in a number of different styles.There are 2WD and 4WD GLX models available, with the choice of single cab-chassis, extra cab-chassis, dual cab-chassis and dual cab pick-up body styles. Depending on the body type and drivetrain, prices vary from $22,490 plus on-road costs up to $39,990 plus on-roads. But check the company’s website or Autotrader as you might find better deals.The petrol version is a 2.4-litre four-cylinder motor doesn’t have a turbocharger, and it produces 94kW (at 5250rpm) and 194Nm (at 4000rpm). There’s a five-speed manual gearbox, and it’s rear-wheel drive only.There’s also a 2.4-litre turbo-diesel four-cylinder engine producing 133kW of power (at 3500rpm) and 430Nm of torque (at 2500rpm). There’s the choice of a six-speed manual transmission or a new six-speed automatic (up from the existing five-speed auto), and that’s whether you choose the 4x2 or 4x4 model.Standard on GLX is a trip computer, cruise control, power steering, air conditioner, halogen headlights and daytime running lights, a 6.1-inch touch screen media system with Bluetooth phone and audio streaming (two speakers for the sound system in the single cab, four in the extra cab, and four in the dual cab), AM/FM radio and USB connectivity. GLX models roll on 16-inch steel wheels.There are some models in the GLX range that see Mitsubishi’s ADAS (Advanced Driver Assist System) added - they are the 4WD Club Cab auto cab chassis, double cab manual (2WD), double cab auto pick-up (4WD), and double cab auto cab-chassis. The ADAS pack consists of forward collision mitigation (collision alert and auto emergency braking, or AEB), lane departure warning, auto headlights and auto wipers. That’s in addition to a reversing camera and rear parking sensors, stability control and seven airbags on all models.

The Triton is the third-best seller in the country behind the Toyota HiLux and Ford Ranger. And now it has been updated with an even more masculine look. But there's more to this workhorse truck than just brawn - it also has brains.

The second step up the Mitsubishi Triton 2019 model ladder is the GLX+ variant.This model pushes things up a touch in price, with two body-styles on sale: the diesel 4x4 ‘Club Cab’ auto pick-up priced at $40,490 plus on-road costs, or the the dual cab diesel 4x4 available in manual ($39,990) or auto ($42,490).Over the GLX that sits below it, the GLX+ adds some desirable items - things that will appeal to customers who want that ‘dual-purpose’ role from their work vehicle. The GLX+ has a 7.0-inch touchscreen media system with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, GPS tracking (but no sat nav) and two USB ports up front. GLX+ models have 16-inch alloy wheels, side steps, a black door sash, chrome interior door handles and climate control air-con.GLX+ models also get Mitsubishi’s ADAS (Advanced Driver Assist System) pack, which consists of forward collision mitigation (collision alert and auto emergency braking, or AEB), lane departure warning, auto headlights and auto wipers. That’s in addition to a reversing camera and rear parking sensors, stability control and seven airbags on all models.It is powered by a 2.4-litre turbo-diesel four-cylinder engine producing 133kW of power (at 3500rpm) and 430Nm of torque (at 2500rpm). For the dual cab there’s the choice of a six-speed manual transmission or a new six-speed automatic (up from the existing five-speed auto).

The third tier of the Mitsubishi Triton 2019 range is the GLS.It is available as a 4x4 double cab pick-up only and has a list price of $44,490 for the manual and $46,990 for the auto, which is a bump of two grand over the previous model (but there are already deals being done…). GLS adds Mitsubishi’s Super Select II 4WD system with new drive modes, a centre diff lock, a sports bar, 18-inch alloy wheels, a chrome grille, chrome exterior handles and a chrome sports bar, HID headlights, LED DRLs, fog lights, privacy glass, a leather steering wheel and shift knob, fabric door trim inserts, six speakers for the sound system, power folding door mirrors and carpet flooring.It gets Mitsubishi’s ADAS (Advanced Driver Assist System) pack, which consists of forward collision mitigation (collision alert and auto emergency braking, or AEB), lane departure warning, auto headlights and auto wipers. That’s in addition to a reversing camera and rear parking sensors, stability control and seven airbags on all models.There’s more safety stuff: hill descent control, auto high beam headlights, front parking sensors, blind spot monitoring, rear cross traffic alert, and lane change assist are all standard. It is powered by a 2.4-litre turbo-diesel four-cylinder engine producing 133kW of power (at 3500rpm) and 430Nm of torque (at 2500rpm). For the dual cab there’s the choice of a six-speed manual transmission or a new six-speed automatic (up from the existing five-speed auto).