Mitsubishi Triton 2025 News

Nissan made an impact at the Shanghai motor show with the surprise reveal of the new HiLux-sized plug-in hybrid Frontier Pro ute.

Is Toyota preparing two completely different utes to replace the ageing current HiLux in Australia from next year? The first is the widely-speculated but as-yet publicly unconfirmed facelift of today’s eight-generation HiLux, while the second is new-from-the-ground up production version of the EPU (Electric Pick-Up) dual-cab concept that debuted at the 2023 Tokyo motor show.

Mitsubishi's Triton range will expand to once again include work-ready Cab Chassis models, including a manual 4x4!

Here are the changes that we would like to see on the 2026 Ford Ranger facelift.

Honda and Nissan simply should not merge. When it was announced that the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed last December “for consideration of a business integration between the two companies” was terminated on February 13, many people would have breathed a sigh of relief.

Mitsubishi is adding some variety to its Triton line-up.The Japanese brand has announced a new Triton GSR special edition, which brings some cosmetic and tech advancements.It is priced from $63,140 (before on-road costs), which is slightly cheaper than the existing GSR.Mitsubishi Australia’s head of product, Bruce Hampel, said the new special edition was based on feedback from dealers and customers.“We saw an opportunity to enhance customer choice for the Triton GSR, with a more rugged appearance. The GSR Special Edition combines the GSR’s impressive specification with a distinctively-themed exterior package that further broadens its appeal,” said Hampel.It has a graphite grey grille with embossed Mitsubishi lettering.Mitsubishi has installed a black sports bar and the regular GSR’s fender flares have been removed, which the brand said opens up the GSR to be fitted with more accessories.The special edition also has the brand’s improved safety tech that allows for adaptive cruise control to be engaged up until the vehicle comes to a complete stop rather than shutting off at 25km/h or lower.The Triton GSR special edition, and all Mitsubishis are covered with the brand’s conditional 10 year/200,000km warranty. Owners must service their vehicle at a dealership every time to maintain the long warranty, otherwise it reverts to five years/100,000km.Mitsubishi has a 10-year capped-priced servicing program.The Mitsubishi Triton is one of the most popular utes on sale in Australia with close to 15,000 units being sold in 2024.A new version arrived early in 2024 and brought it up to speed with the rest of the class with a braked towing capacity of 3500kg. The previous version tapped out at 3000kg.It is powered by a 2.4-litre twin-turbocharged four-cylinder diesel engine that makes 150kW and 470Nm, paired with a six-speed automatic and four-wheel drive.There is a strong chance the Triton could use plug-in hybrid power in the near future to boost performance and reduce fuel use. Its alliance partner, Nissan, has confirmed it will use Mitsubishi’s plug-in hybrid power in its next-gen Navara ute due in 2026.A hardcore Ralliart off-road version has also been mooted by the brand, which would give it a genuine rival to the class leading Ford Ranger Raptor.

In recent years the pointy end of the Australian new vehicle sales race has reflected our seemingly insatiable appetite for dual cab utes, with the Ford Ranger and Toyota HiLux locked in a fierce arm wrestle to determine the annual winner.

Many so-called “all-new” models aren’t all that new. In fact, a sizeable chunk are reskinned versions of what came before, with fresh sheetmetal over the same general hard points.

Here are a few of our favourite special-edition and/or unique ute grades denied to Australian buyers.