2024 Mitsubishi Triton (L200) review: 0-100, off road & POV test drive

2024 Mitsubishi Triton (L200) twin-turbo review: 0-100, off road & POV test drive. Our full written review will be up very soon. See our previous report for more details on the new Triton: drivingenthusiast.com.au/2023...
2024 Mitsubishi Triton specifications:
150kW (204PS) / 470Nm, 2.4-litre twin-turbo 4-cylinder diesel
6-speed auto transmission with RWD/4WD
Claimed 0-100km/h: N/A
Tare weight: 2105kg
Official average fuel consumption: 7.7L/100km
Payload/Braked towing capacity: 1115kg / 3500kg
Price: AU$59,090 (not including on-road costs, at time of upload)
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[@mazdar100]

Your reviews just hit the mark and give people what they're after. And no fluff. Good onya mate. And thanks.

[@mahcooharper9577]

Your reviews are good Brett, I hope your channel continues to grow. And yeah the Triton might have an average brand image but they've proven solid and in any case I'd buy one a million times before I bought an LDV or GWM.

[@warcrabcyber9908]

Great review , this new triton is amazing, if you are new to owning a ute , its an attractive proposition, You can turn on awd all the time , so wont have to worry about losing control on wet roads when at low and high speeds You have reliability and a 10 year warranty, something a ranger cannot match

[@351tgv]

Great review Brett, probably the best of all the reviewers so far I have seen as you are explaining why things are the way they are. I lol'ed at the VL Commodore refence, why? that also had a NISSAN engine :) . Just on AdBlue, it will probably be an issue when doing extended highway towing as it has been on every Ford Everest. The interior has a lot of common parts with my (T33) X-Trail which of course means Outlander. Nice flat torque curve, look at the chats the torque curve is 1,250rpm wide, also the engine has serious grunt off idle with 300Nm without BOOST, so the gearing is spot on for 4x4 High and Low range, top end is ok for what it is since your are rarely at peak power, that said the toque drop off is actually not a cliff at as 4,000rpm the engine (so 500rpm above peak) is still making 130kw, which is great for engine breaking when towing as the engine has good power band. The big let down to me? suspension and brakes, as for electric steering v hydraulic, they should give the drivers the choice of steering weight control, light for city, heavy for highway and off road but that is my view, shame that Mitshibishi did not develop at least a coil sprung live axle version, hopefully Nissan have retains there's for the upcoming sister vehicle Navara. Overall a big improvement over the last Triton, looking forward to seeing what Pajero Sport will offer and of course the sister vehicle Navara.

[@elishaemanuel8512]

Mitsubishi is the king of champions when coming to speeding on road and offroad rally racing

[@tacuazinful]

I missed you in pdrive, seriously pal, good to know you keep vehicle reviews

[@keithholland7465]

Well done Brett, no BS review 👏

[@drivingenthusiastaustralia]

Thanks

[@Mike_221]

It's still a very good value proposition in comparison to the competition, and that 10 year warranty is best in the market.

[@dankiwi01]

You pay for it with the compulsory dealer services to get the 10 year warranty. And only the first 150k are capped at very expensive service cost last 150k to 200k are not capped (probably more). Bit like paying an insurance for peace of mind I guess.

[@joytech23]

I really like this new triton, it seems like a good package. Without a boosted launch, it also seemed to respond well and had very linear acceleration (at least from the video perspective). The 6spd did worry me a bit, but the ratios look just about perfect for this application. The car seems good all-around but the pricing puts it in competition with other class leaders.

[@wagganationMFFM]

super select is awsome got it in my 2005 np pajero, so good never fired my whinch in anger. also i find driving in 4h im getting better economy.

[@GForceVRX]

The Triton would be 10 x times more reliable than a Ranger. I think it looks great too

[@chrisscott558]

Towing tests will be interesting given torque numbers.

[@jase6785]

It really needs a v6 diesel for a bigger step up in power. It's a shame it's no quicker from 0 to 100 than the MR

[@gregj7916]

I guess if things are going well economy wise the ranger gets the nod, if money is tight then possibly the triton… Fleet buyers will take this no end..

[@acde9355]

How much will be the single-cab chassis?

[@BelloBudo007]

Are Euro pallets common in Australia? I somehow doubt it. Regardless, there's lots to like about the new Triton. Well worth considering.

[@Paradoxical124]

Although I’m not the biggest fan, I’d rather buy this any day over one of those horrible Chinese Utes.

[@panjialfian5636]

Yup. Mitsubishi is strong & reliable too 👍

[@warcrabcyber9908]

The Chinese utes are terrible , their traction control is terrible , the engines are underpowered, when you go offroad with them , they always underperform compared to a hilux and d max You save money yes but it can't do all the hard core ute things , I don't see the point. Then great wall and mg is not known for reliability and consistency in supplying parts. The triton is available in many different counties meaning parts will be consistent

[@1969cmp]

Looks like they addressed a few short comings - more grunt, external design, interior design, internal cabin width.

[@MrSONIC8725]

Does it still come with factory transmission (oil) cooler?

[@petelovaka-vivili4141]

Which one would you buy? Hilux GRS or Triton GSR?

[@MegaRich7]

I'm wondering if the speedo is still 9km/hr out.

[@unknownd7409]

1st gear doesn't seem to pull in the top end as well as the old 4N15 when not brake-boosted.

[@DW-10]

Diff ratios are now 4.09:1 vs 4.27:1 in the MR auto.

[@OfficialMINIm]

How come you left pdrive? Or is this an off shoot of the pdrive channel?

[@drivingenthusiastaustralia]

The new owners weren’t supporting us. This is my new channel 👍

[@ytyndale3643]

I know what frightens a triton......0-100 times.

[@kefilwetobedzani3185]

Massive power

[@Johnno1979]

@19:10 0 to 100 is 12.49 seconds without brake hold. 10.40 seconds with.

[@lkupidlk3473]

Why W/O BH 0-100 acceleration is so slow? Slow throttle response?

[@drivingenthusiastaustralia]

Off the mark, yes. But kick-down response is ok once you're going.

[@tranvasily8139]

For maximum acceleration, use 4H and manual speed.

[@hedydd2]

Eight speed would make a big difference and who are they kidding, they used the six speed because they think they can get away with it and to maximise their profit margin. The L200/Triton was very popular in the UK until Mitsubishi pulled totally out of the European market. We’ve also lost the Navara which was and even more popular pickup. My postman has just bought a recent squared off but well used L200 and my herdsman and my vet have the last of the older rounded shape models.

[@VintageRKO]

This is how a truck should look like. I'll never understand why they give sedan coupe like design on a truck

[@russell3436]

I expected it to have more grunt out of a twin turbo 2.4L considering the Ford Ranger has 157kW/500Nm out of its 2.0L twin turbo motor

[@rapide12345]

That's the good thing about the Triton, its 2.4L is not as stressed as the 2.0L in the Ranger.

[@angusnz7910]

My son deeply regrets his 2.0 Ranger. Yup it has on paper grunt, but only when nailed to the wall. Day to day driving its power band is that narrow it needs the 10 gears to stay in it. Loved the Ute in every other aspect, but does regret the engine choice (didn’t go the V6 as anyone in the know, knows this engines design flaw in all its version..will never be fixed because it’s a total new block and crank to do it)

[@351tgv]

the new engine actually has more grunt over a wider torque curve than Ranger 2L sequential turbo, just look at the torque curves. Ranger: 500Nm from 1,750rpm to 2,000rpm Triton: 470Nm from 1,500 to 2,750rpm People make the mistake of seeing what the peak number is then don't look at the curve range As for top end power, ok 154kW is better than 140kw but again look at the rev band, the triton peak is 3,500rpm the Ranger peak is 3,750rpm. That 2L engine is working harder to get more top end power, the Triton is quite relaxed.

[@351tgv]

oh yeah the torque curve also explains why 6-speed is more than enough, that torque curve is flat and long, no need to short stack gears and then have 3 over-drive ratios, the engine has enough torque to pull top gear at low revs, that said other reviews did mention the transmission does downshift from 6th to 5th on inclines, that has more to do with the final drive ratio (diff ratio) than over-drive gear, also notice the gear shifter (and thank you Mitshibishi for not going to an e-shifter arrangement) does has manual shift more so it would be passible to stay in top gear (6th).

[@warcrabcyber9908]

The old 430nm triton destroys that 500nm bi turbo ranger in a race, this means that the ranger only has more grunt on paper Real world performance does not reflect its numbers, the triton has a mivec variable valve timing engine which makes a world of difference in the real world. Fords rangers are also not reliable. Their engines are on par with gwm in terms of reliability

[@MBaDog-hn6ot]

What's the brand of the Turbo?

[@paulm2318]

Garrett

[@Naessey]

It may be true to a degree, but if you’re continue service cost from 5 to 10 years to ensure you keep your warranty, becomes horrendously expensive. Given the huge increase in price over Chinese competitors it’s probably better to go for the base model Ford by turbo and then organise your own service after five years. There is never a good outcome when you are tied to a warranty through servicing.

[@pheakdeypheun1602]

Hi Sir. You just rename your KZbin channel name right?

[@drivingenthusiastaustralia]

Basically, yes. This is my new channel. I don’t know what is happening with PD.

[@lkanavaros9576]

This is a reskinned 2024 Nissan Frontier. It should obvious to you when you see all the similarities on the outside plus so many similarities on the interior. Nissan and Mitsubishi are in an alliance after all. I hope that you in Australia get the (long) 6' bed on 139" wheelbase like my Frontier here the US.

[@davidjustice9036]

Impressive but there is so many warning lights already on just like previous models!

[@peterryan7340]

A 10 year old Holden Colorado has nearly the same power and more torque. Manufacturers aren't trying hard to improve internal combustion engines anymore. And it has AdBlue 💩

[@lxlmx98]

Because there’s no incentive to do so.

[@dav4x487]

Mainly because manufacturers have to focus on efficiency.

[@351tgv]

the VM Motori turbo diesel that Colorado (and Trailblazer) has is a long stroke grunt machine, also large displacement, it was making as much as Ford's 5cyl 3.2L engine. But also remember that was with different emissions rules.

[@warcrabcyber9908]

Countries have strict emission standards, which limits how much manufacturers can tune their vehicles for power with diesel engines Ad blue reduces pollution , maybe you should argue with your government for their strict emission standards. Also that 3.2 holden you are talking about is much slower than even a bi turbo ranger. Diesel is just a dirty fuel , and the entire world is concerned with climate change. Mitsubishi is complying with the regulations I am pretty sure modders will be able to extract more power with an ecu tune and remap,

[@peterryan7340]

@@warcrabcyber9908 it is actually a 2.8.

[@AraratGold]

Still got the crappy rear drum brakes, so last century !

[@nissanhead-xj5nc]

0-100 is about the same as a twin turbo navara

[@chrisscott558]

If they were 5k cheaper they would sell lots more.

[@redfalcon4469]

I have a pajero sport, I love it. I am not sure about the triton though, I would just buy isuzu dmax.

[@petermc165]

Umm if you hit the camera button you will get the front view. Just like the Nissan system it shares with

[@drivingenthusiastaustralia]

Thanks. I mean a more comprehensive off road camera. This is just the parking cameras.

[@petermc165]

@@drivingenthusiastaustralia you can use it up to 7km/h which works perfectly when using Hill Descent control. Try it when you get one (or a Navara) for your next test 😉 Not being picky, just offering assistance

[@rajTrondhjem10]

With a 10 year warranty, its certainly the underdog of the ute world..

[@shaunnit]

Look like a good ute but the 4JJ BEATS them all IMO.

[@DW-10]

Except the TD42 and 1HZ yeah 😂😂😂😂😂

[@xxsaf91xx]

Did they borrow the whole vehicle from Nissan? 😮

[@toxikbro]

Good to see it's benchmarked against the PX2 Ranger...only 9years behind...😂 7:38

[@idliketosay]

Oh man Mitsubishi still make cars/trucks???

[@masterchief4519]

Just as slow if not slower than the old MR Triton in terms of flat out performance. What a shame.

[@drivingenthusiastaustralia]

Yes, it's a bit heavier. But smoother and greater mid-range, so it feels (and is) quicker during normal situations; it doesn't need to be pushed as hard.

[@DW-10]

Flat out performance was always going to be borderline. 10% more torque but 5% heavier and 5% taller diff ratios. When flat to the floor the broader torque band will not have as much impact as when driving "normally".

[@Video-co1eu]

The engine sound is rougher than before and it looks slower than before

[@belizetj]

It will take this new body style some time to grow on me. The "new" motor sounds like 🤮. Can't wait for the 1/4 mile test.

[@warcrabcyber9908]

The triton engine sounds better than the hilux,

[@DW-10]

Its a 4cyl diesel, of course no one is driving through tunnels with the windows down just to hear it 😂

[@shaun1900]

problem with this is the price rises take it closer to the Amarok and Ranger, which it doesn't compete with. Reality is an Amarok V6 "demo" can be had for 68k and a GLS is 64-65k driveaway - a no brainer really

[@warcrabcyber9908]

Nope you can get the gls triton for 59,060 , the gsr does not add any extra functionality, also the ranger xlt bi turbo starts at 61,390 and can go as high as 63,390 in Australia Both of which are more expensive than the triton gls, even if you get the triton gsr it's only 450$ more than the ranger xlt bi turbo

[@shaun1900]

@@warcrabcyber9908 GLS on the road is 65k. You can pick up V6 Amarok Style demonstrator for $68k driveaway. Given that every review on the Triton says it isn't as good as the Ranger of Amarok in nearly every measurable way, it suggests that Mitsubishi have been overly ambitious with prices, even the D-Max is 3-4k cheaper than the comparable Triton, a car its probably closer to.

[@warcrabcyber9908]

@shaun1900 nope you adding on ,on road cost for the triton but not for the amarok , the v6 amarok starts at 73,740 and when you add on road costs it comes up to $ 76,490 This is also for the basic v6 model so your calculations are off by a significant Margin. The triton is still cheaper and has better value. The other thing is that this amarok is based on the ranger meaning it will also inherit all ford reliability issues. Unlike the old amarok v6 Every reviewer don't own these vehicles, they only sit in when it's shiny new and have no issues , they don't know ownership so it's easy to mislead ,sheep that don't know any better

[@shaun1900]

@@warcrabcyber9908 what part of Driveaway demo for 68k, don't you understand. I literally just bought one for THAT price, this weekend. Style isn't he base model either, its the Core followed by the Life. Don't get me wrong I was waiting for the Triton to arrive as I appreciate the permanent awd option. but it just didn't stack up for the $$ Sheep insult is a bit childish, twat.

[@shaun1900]

@@warcrabcyber9908 68k driveaway, is it that hard to understand, literally just bought one. Style isnt the base model its core followed by life. Sheep comment is oh so very childish

[@DW-10]

Why didn't you use the 8spd? Truthful answer: $$$$$ The Ranger has 10 but the Hilux, BT-50, D-Max etc run 6 spd so it is still competitive in a marketing sense. The 6spd in the MR Triton has about 900rpm between 3-4-5 gears which is way too wide when towing 2.5t or more. Hopefully the wider torque curve fixes the hole you fell into if you didn't rev the MR past 3k. 8spd with the new Tritons 4.09:1 diffs would have given near enough the same top gear final drive, a lower first gear and closer ratios. Maybe when theyrelease the new PS or at the next update we will get the 8spd.

[@drivingenthusiastaustralia]

We asked. They told us it is more efficient with the 6spd. That’s what their answer was anyway. 8spd makes more sense to me too.

[@DW-10]

@@drivingenthusiastaustralia ​​⁠ Will be interesting to see the new PS. If the 6 speed is more efficient then that will ditch the 8 speed. If the PS gets the 8, then their "more efficient" answer is a little less believable. I like your style of review, thank you.

[@stebansb]

very slow, maybe a chip that adds another 40 ponies could improve things

[@DW-10]

Or a throttle response that does not deliberately dull the off the line performance. MR Triton is terrible for that also.

[@charlesarmstrong8206]

Mate if I wanted a Hilux or Ranger I would have bought one, funny how you assume we can’t afford it. Get on with the review

[@drivingenthusiastaustralia]

Ok champ. Calm down. This is simply my opinion, which is what all reviews are.

[@AndresSalazarAutos]

2 wheel burnout, seems to have LSD

[@drivingenthusiastaustralia]

Yep, Mitsubishi calls it: "Active LSD (Brake control)" 👍

[@fisho2620]

triton to be a hilux

[@nicktaylor7680]

Doesn't offer any better value than Ranger -cheaper but you get less. 6speed auto and drum brakes are deal breakers.

[@drivingenthusiastaustralia]

Fair enough. Drum brakes are a bit ancient.

[@warcrabcyber9908]

Yes the Triton is better value , 59 060 for a gls triton vs 63 390 for a bi turbo ranger , The triton has a 10 year warranty and is more reliable than a ranger which you will have to spend more money to fix in the long run Triton does not need an 8 speed , 8 speed transmission are not good because they are always hunting for gears , Drum brakes are still good enough for stopping and are cheaper , easier to maintain

[@nicktaylor7680]

Drum brakes are good enough for stopping at the supermarket -however most utes are woefully under braked for towing which makes them not fit for purpose. The new ranger it the exception with bigger discs up front and vented discs on the rear it's a game changer. Also the 10 speed auto on the ranger does not hunt and makes rowing in hilly terrain a breeze as your always in the right gear. Yes the 10 year warranty is a great promise however for the features it offers the ranger is better value.

[@warcrabcyber9908]

@nicktaylor7680 nope the ranger is not better value, the ranger bi turbo is more expensive than a gls triton, the bi turbo ranger has higher specs on paper but in the real world The triton will outperform it and be more reliable , when do you hear about triton crashing from lack of brakes?, you will quicker hear about the engine blowing up in a ford ranger. You don't need an 8 speed or 10 speed transmission in a ute , they are not meant for going that fast, the transmission in the triton is an Aisin transmission So it basically has a hilux transmission and Mitsubishi engine, since aisin is owned by Toyota. This means it will be reliable and powerful . Ford ranger have alot of engine and transmission issues , it's the truck you buy when you listen to reviewers and not owners of the vehicle.

[@nicktaylor7680]

@@warcrabcyber9908 You obviously never done any heavy towing on steep grades and suffers brake fade. There is a reason trucks have 12 speed transmissions. The cost to upgrade the brakes would cost more than the price difference. The 2 liter ranger motor has so far proven reliable. Don't get me wrong I like much of the Triton - it just seems hobbled by cost cutting hopefully Mistibishi can fix this in an update then it would definitely be a vehicle I would consider for a work vehicle.

[@5xxd]

The price is very high

[@gavintwist7340]

The price is still cheaper in prospective of being the mainstream Utes here in NZ a VRX is $60,000 that’s still cheaper then the Baseline Ranger which is $70,000, yes you have the Chinese and Korean counterparts but honestly they can’t beat Mitsubishi’s 5 to 10 year warranties and or the reliability of there products.

[@ericm4426]

MITSUBISHI is known for its drive trains. Pajeros have won 11 Dakars. And 30 plus world championships.. Have the mq never let me down.. I drove the ranger,hilux and isuzu. I drove this car,interior beautiful,handling great,top end good with less lag.. Overall 8:10 Ranger 7:10 it was heavy and basic inside Hilux 7:10 too basic ISUZU 8:10 interior terrible All 2024 models RAPTOR 10:10 Power,torgue,interioe suspension phenomenal. Economy = rubbish

[@TheMarkdogface]

0-100 = 🐌

[@BinkBricks]

The new triton is the ugliest ute I have ever seen. It’s a shame because the old one looked pretty goof

[@warcrabcyber9908]

You need to get your eyes checked

[@dankiwi01]

I find the MR looks strange with an alloy tray under the rear doors cause it was made to suit the curved style side tray.

[@whichway9526]

With the nanny camera will a piece of tape to cover it or a passport picture of albanese stop it spying on us

[@drivingenthusiastaustralia]

I use duct tape for most of the cars I test. It seems to do the trick. Some have an initial hissy fit but then back off.

[@whichway9526]

@drivingenthusiastaustralia awesome great review. I had a test drive other week.Can't wait to buy one

[@roydonbrown1823]

And Adblue 👎

[@lxlmx98]

Dangerously slow. Plus the outdated 6 speed auto and no auto hold. Would not buy.

[@Stevegrande1]

Dangerously slow 😂😂 try owning and driving a LN106 non turbo 2.8 hilux, then you know what slow really means

[@lxlmx98]

@@Stevegrande1 Anything over 10s is dangerously slow.

[@Stevegrande1]

@@lxlmx98😂😂😂 no it’s not

[@warcrabcyber9908]

Dangerously slow? The last triton was actually faster than the hilux d max , bt 50 in a race, which was its main competitors, You should probably get a sports car if you want that type of performance.

[@lxlmx98]

@@warcrabcyber9908 Anything over 10 seconds is dangerously slow. It’s not a hard ask. Even the Navara can do 9.99s.

[@trevaus1121]

Is that stupid driver camera able to be turned off ?

[@drivingenthusiastaustralia]

Yes. But it turns back on each time you drive it.

[@kamotekamote3002]

Looks ugly

[@ericm4426]

We can say same thing about you maybe your dad should have pulled out