Mitsubishi Motors Company (hereafter, Mitsubishi Motors) premiered the totally redesigned Triton¹ one-ton pickup truck in Bangkok, Thailand, with gross sales commencing as we speak in Thailand. The all-new Triton can be rolled out in markets centering on the ASEAN and Oceania areas and is scheduled for launch in Japan in early 2024 for the primary time in 12 years.

Particular web site for the all-new Triton:
https://www.mitsubishi-motors.com/en/merchandise/triton

Mitsubishi Motors has produced roughly 5.6 million pickup vans spanning 5 generations over the 45 years since its first launch in 1978. With a document of gross sales in 150 international locations, the pickup truck is a worldwide strategic automobile for Mitsubishi Motors. Now in its sixth era, the all-new Triton is totally redesigned for the primary time in 9 years. Primarily based on the product idea “Energy for Journey,” all parts of the Triton have been utterly reimagined, from the inside and exterior design to the chassis, ladder body and engine.

The important thing options of the all-new Triton are as described beneath:

• A beefed-up physique dimension in comparison with the earlier mannequin, a newly developed ladder body that gives sturdiness and reliability, and a newly developed engine that achieves each increased output and improved environmental efficiency
• A newly developed suspension that gives wonderful journey consolation and steering stability, and Tremendous Choose 4WD-II system and upgraded drive modes that obtain excessive highway efficiency
• A entrance face with a powerful sense of presence and reliability, a large and strong styling, and a cultured inside providing wonderful performance and operability
• Considerably improved security and luxury for a variety of functions, from enterprise to private use

“As a pickup truck that matches for a brand new period, we’ve got developed the all-new Triton with much more Mitsubishi Motors-ness,” stated Takao Kato, president and chief government officer, Mitsubishi Motors. “The important thing options of the all-new Triton had been solely developed by Mitsubishi Motors, together with a sturdy ladder body and physique, robust chassis, highly effective and driver-friendly engine and 4WD system that achieves wonderful highway dealing with and stability. With manufacturing in the end anticipated to achieve 200,000 automobiles in over 100 international locations, the all-new Triton is a particularly necessary mannequin that can present foundational assist for Mitsubishi Motors, in addition to the primary world strategic automobile to be rolled out in the beginning of our development part. Please stay up for our challenges that start from right here.”

Product Overview

The all-new Triton is available in three physique sorts relying on the meant use – a double-cab sort with two rows of seats providing each the consolation of an SUV and the utility of a pickup truck, a fundamental single-cab sort with one row of seats, and a club-cab sort with cargo area behind the entrance seats that additionally allows reclining. With a bigger physique, it has a newly developed 2.4L clear diesel turbo engine that considerably boosts environmental efficiency and energy. The ladder body, suspension and different essential parts have been newly developed uniquely by Mitsubishi Motors, and highway efficiency has been vastly enhanced by options akin to upgraded drive mode and electronically managed Lively Yaw Management (AYC) mixed with Tremendous Choose 4WD-II system. With the adoption of Adaptive Cruise Management (ACC) amongst different new security options and emergency assist utilizing linked automotive expertise, security and luxury has been vastly improved not solely when it comes to the truck’s {hardware}, but in addition when it comes to its software program.

(1) Powerful ladder body and high-efficiency clear diesel engine

The newly developed ladder body has a 65% higher cross-sectional space than the earlier mannequin, attaining a bending rigidity enhance of 40% and a torsional rigidity enhance of 60%. Moreover, weight enhance has been minimized by growing the ratio of high-tensile metal used. In addition to providing considerably higher highway efficiency and journey consolation, the all-new Triton additionally boasts elevated robustness by bettering sturdiness throughout loading and power dispersion within the occasion of a collision.

The physique can also be lighter than the earlier mannequin by the usage of a brand new 1180 MPa high-tensile metal materials.

The newly developed 4N16 clear diesel engine is available in three totally different output specs to fulfill totally different functions. The high-output model is provided with a brand new turbo charger and new combustion system, offering a flat most output of 150 kW and most torque of 470 Nm from roughly 1,500 rpm, enabling highly-responsive driving with considerable torque within the vary of sensible use. There are two variations of the usual specification – one with an engine that has a most output of 135 kW and a most torque of 430 Nm, and one with an engine that has a most output of 110 kW and a most torque of 330 Nm. Each have a variable geometry turbo charger that performs variable management of turbine capability.

The all-new Triton comes with both a six-speed automated transmission with the extremely acclaimed Sports activities mode from the earlier mannequin, or a six-speed handbook transmission with shift-by-wire that reduces vibration instantly transmitted from the engine and bettering consolation.

(2) Improved highway efficiency by newly developed suspension and a mature 4WD system

The 4WD system allows the motive force to simply shift to 4WD mode whereas driving by utilizing a dial selector. The all-new Triton continues to make use of Mitsubishi Motors’ Tremendous Choose 4WD-II and Straightforward Choose 4WD programs, and Tremendous Choose 4WD-II is provided with a middle torque sensing Restricted Slip Differential (LSD) that distributes driving pressure at a ratio of 40% to the entrance and 60% to the rear, thus guaranteeing each traction efficiency and cornering efficiency.

Fashions geared up with the Tremendous Choose 4WD-II system can choose from the 4 choices of 2H (rear-wheel drive), 4H (full-time four-wheel drive), 4HLc (locked heart differential) and 4LLc (locked heart differential with decrease gears), and have seven drive modes together with on-road modes, a rise over the 4 off-road modes of the earlier mannequin. Together with Regular mode that’s out there in all four-wheel drive modes, 2H affords Eco mode for prioritization of economic system, 4H affords Gravel and Snow modes, 4HLc affords Mud and Sand modes for traction efficiency, whereas 4LLc supplies Rock mode, permitting drivers to pick the optimum drive mode for any highway situation. The 4WD modes out there for choice in automobiles geared up with Straightforward Choose 4WD are 2H (rear-wheel drive), 4H (locked heart differential), and 4L (for low-gear driving).

AYC is newly adopted for fashions geared up with the Tremendous Choose 4WD-II system. It improves cornering efficiency by making use of gentle braking to the within entrance wheel when cornering. Each the two-wheel and four-wheel drive fashions are geared up with lively LSD (brake management sort). By making use of the brake to a spinning wheel and distributing the driving torque to wheels gripping the highway floor, it improves security on slippery surfaces whereas additionally offering a sporty driving expertise.

Lively Stability & Traction Management (ASTC) that improves stability on winding roads is normal geared up on all fashions. Different programs embrace Hill Descent Management (HDC), which maintains a set pace on downhill slopes to allow driving with confidence, and Hill Begin Help (HSA), which prevents roll-back in hill begins.

The newly developed suspension retains a double wishbone construction for the entrance suspension, and prioritizes reliability and sturdiness. The higher suspension mounting arm has been moved increased to extend the stroke by 20mm, offering improved road-holding and journey consolation. The rear suspension supplies higher journey consolation whereas retaining its power and makes use of a lighter leaf spring system along with thicker shock absorbers.

Whereas beefing-up the physique dimension, the rise in turning radius has been minimized, and driving has been made simpler by utilizing a hood form that lets the motive force see the hood line. For the high-output engine mannequin, an electrical energy steering is adopted, which allows higher management by offering extra help within the low-speed vary, whereas it will increase suggestions within the high-speed vary to offer peace of thoughts for the motive force. It additionally takes security and luxury under consideration by its discount of kickback from the highway floor and tuning for off-road driving or towing.

(3) Beast Mode design idea

The all-new Triton combines agility with the Mitsubishi Motors’ strong design to create an imposing look whereas expressing the toughness and powerfulness anticipated of a pickup truck.

The entrance face design idea of Dynamic Defend that expresses highly effective efficiency and the peace of thoughts defending each the individuals and the automotive is optimized for a pickup truck by a robust kind primarily based on a sturdy, three-dimensional entrance grille and fenders, and a protector that emphasizes this kind. The daytime working lights that includes three L-shaped LED lights resemble a pointy gaze of a hawk, and together with the three-dimensional 3-light headlights beneath them, the design provides the all-new Triton an awesome presence.

The horizontally-themed physique sides are composed of enormous, stable surfaces that emphasize the strong doorways, whereas contrasting with the sharply overhanging fender panels to tighten them and make them seem wider, emphasizing stability and toughness.

Whereas guaranteeing the cargo mattress is of an ample dimension, the stable surfaces proceed alongside the aspect of the physique as much as the rear finish. T-shaped tail lights on either side emphasize width whereas additionally robustly displaying the sturdy rear design.

Practical design has been included in all elements to drastically enhance utility, together with a cabin form and rear spoiler that enhance aerodynamics, extra sturdy door handles that at the moment are larger and simpler to grip, and wider aspect steps with improved water drainage.

The instrument panel is designed with the Horizontal Axis idea, which makes use of horizontally-themed and powerful shapes to permit drivers to simply see modifications within the posture of the automobile when driving. With a nod to skilled use, tender pads have been included in the primary areas that shield passengers to make sure utility. By way of design, the inside makes use of many geometric shapes and metallic parts to create a high-contrast, fashionable area.

Specific consideration has been paid to visibility for the monitor, meters, and switches that make use of distinction, and the selectors, dials, and switches all have the optimum degree of sensitivity to permit them to be operated whereas sporting gloves. The steering wheel, grips, and door handles have all been designed primarily based on an method referred to as Mitsubishi Contact, with a concentrate on grip consolation and sturdiness.

The 6A/T and 6M/T heart console has a cup holder that may accommodate two massive cups, and the console field can maintain 4 600 mL plastic bottles. Taking skilled use under consideration, the console field within the 5A/T mannequin is able to holding tablets and recordsdata along with being a cup holder. The glove field, smartphone holder, and different storage for small gadgets are of an ample dimension that allows straightforward use even when sporting gloves, and the instrument panel and heart console have USB A and C sockets for charging units, in addition to a wi-fi charger on the backside of the middle a part of the instrument panel.

Newly rolled out physique colours are the vivid and metallic Yamabuki Orange Metallic and the Blade Silver Metallic that gives elevated brilliance. The lineup additionally contains the high-quality fundamental colours – White Diamond, Stable White, Graphite Grey Metallic, and Jet Black Mica.

With the very best trim degree, the entrance grill is similar coloration because the physique, whereas the door mirrors, Dynamic Defend garnish, plated parts together with the door handles, bumper, and different elements are black, and the underside of the entrance, sides, and rear is darkish titanium. A styling bar on the black roof rails, over fenders, and cargo mattress brings a sharper look. Using black as the bottom coloration for the metallic gildings within the inside brings sleekness, whereas orange accents carry a way of sophistication and sharpness.

(4) Improved fundamental efficiency as a pickup truck

The cargo mattress top has been lowered by 45 mm to 820 mm in comparison with the earlier mannequin, and the higher floor space of the bumper nook has been enlarged and bolstered with a body for use as a foot area, thereby bettering practicality.

The entrance seats present agency decrease again assist whereas the shoulder areas present ease of motion with an open form, which helps to scale back driver fatigue. The hip level has additionally been moved 20 mm up in comparison with the earlier mannequin and an upright posture has been adopted to enhance visibility from contained in the automobile. As well as, ingress and egress have been made simpler by designing the A-pillar to be extra vertical to widen the door openings and widening the aspect steps whereas making them a form that reduces the danger of slipping.

The all-new Triton now comes geared up with Adaptive Cruise Management (ACC) that tracks acceleration, deceleration, and stopping of the automobile in entrance, and cruises whereas sustaining a preset distance between automobiles. Superior security options have been enhanced together with the retention of Ahead Collision Mitigation system (FCM), Blind Spot Warning (BSW) with Lane Change Help (LCA), and Rear Cross Site visitors Alert (RCTA) amongst others.

Mitsubishi Join makes the expertise of proudly owning and driving a automotive extra comfy and pleasing. For driver security, a request for assist could be made to a name heart with the contact of a single button within the occasion of an accident or breakdown, whereas additionally being able to routinely reporting the deployment of an airbag. By linking with a smartphone, Mitsubishi Join allows a automotive finder operate that shows the placement of a parked automotive. Customers may also examine the remaining gas quantity and oil state, drive historical past, and different elements of the automobile’s state. Moreover, distant operations let customers swap on the air con earlier than they get within the automotive, and in addition function the headlights and horn. Smartphone linking makes use of the mobile community, so customers can obtain info from their automotive even when they’re distant, supplied they’re in an space with mobile protection.

To enhance maintainability, the placement of the drain bolt has been modified to allow engine oil to get replaced with out having to take away and substitute the under-cover, and for 4WD/2WD Excessive Riders, service gap dimension has been elevated to allow storage jacks for use with out an attachment. And with gear oil alternative being pointless within the six-speed handbook transmission mannequin amongst different enhancements, upkeep is changing into more and more unneeded.

A variety of equipment can be found, from protectors to dress-up equipment. The game bar, fender arch moldings, and aspect door garnishes emphasize the stable picture, and the grille emblems tighten the look. A mattress liner, which is indispensable for pickup vans, can also be out there.

Drivetrain²

1. Offered as L200 in some markets
2. Mixture of powertrain might range by market.

SOURCE: Mitsubishi Motors