The Mitsubishi Triton range is both diverse and a little bit confusing. It starts with the (commercial use only) Triton Heavy Duty, and goes on through the Triton Single Cab, Triton LITE Turbo, standard Triton 2.5, to the range-topping Triton VGT, each with varying levels of specifications. Now, the VGT model is split into two variants: the VGT GS and VGT GL.
So what’s new here, then? For starters, the Mitsubishi Triton VGT GS bundles in most of the extras that were offered in the limited edition Triton VGT Euro from last year, such as the powered sunroof, powered sliding rear vent window (the glass panel behind the rear seats) and a short cargo bed.
The shorter bed measures 1,325 mm, significantly shorter than the standard truck‘s 1,505 mm. It improves manoeuvrability and parking in tight spaces, and it looks better too, no? The regular Triton’s long rear overhang has always appeared slightly awkward. Plus, as the VGT GS is primed as the Triton’s premium variant and aimed at city dwellers, its absolute load carrying capacity counts for little here.
More goodies include a black leather upholstery with red highlights and a premium security tint film by Llumar. The rest of the pickup is identical to the Triton VGT it replaces – 17-inch wheels, front bumper extender, dual airbags, automatic climate control, multi info RV meter and a Bluetooth and iPod compatible Kenwood head unit are all standard.
The Mitsubishi Triton VGT GS, now the range-topping variant, is priced at RM106,835 on-the-road without insurance and is available in Red Solid, White Solid and Black Mica. A three-year/100,000 km warranty and Mitsubishi’s two-year free maintenance package are included too.
Also new is the Triton VGT GL, priced at RM99,617. This one loses out on the GS’ new add-ons, but is equipped with an extended cargo bed, 16-inch wheels, plate-type side steps and dual airbags. The side decals, protector mouldings and bumper extender are all taken out too, but none of them are essential items. A Cool Silver colour option replaces the GS-exclusive Red Solid.
Common to both models is the familiar VGT-equipped 2.5 litre turbodiesel engine, with peak power of 178 PS and 350 Nm of torque, the latter maintained from 1,800 to 3,500 rpm. Also standard is a five-speed automatic transmission with Sports mode, along with Mitsubishi’s Easy Select 4WD system, Hybrid Limited Slip Differential (LSD), ABS and EBD.
Danny has driven the Mitsubishi Triton VGT on- and off-road in Kuching when it was launched last year. Read his full review here.
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Mitsubishi’s interior fitting is not good.
You can even see it in the interior shot. The glove box is misaligned, and that gap between the door weatherstrip and lower cover.
still no esc or vsm… sigh..
Yeah,.. I prefer the short bed… xixi
Where is the 5-speed manual transmission? With manual transmission variant of Triton VGT, I can get full 400Nm of torque instead of 350Nm.
Yeah, that’s what we city guys want, a short bed as long as can fit in 2 bicycles, and easier parking
Vgt 1st day on the road already facing air cond problem. Until today still not fix yet. Said already raise the problem to mitsubishi kl. Until today no news from them. Only a simple case also cannot solve. Very disappointed to mitsubishi product.
those extra like sun roof and auto rear window serve no purpose at all, and you have to pay about RM13,000 more to have the GS for these things you don’t need. What a bad design!!
The previous(last year) Euro-Spec which is the same model already showing problems with the sun roof and the rear window….squeaking and leaking….
why can’t they(MMA) do a simple VGT with a short car base???
after sales service is bad as they (MMA) does not deal direct with the consumers unlike toyota, nissan or ford….big point!!! if you have an issue with your vehicle you can get satisfactory result as the dealers can just brush you aside…
No brush them. But I’m really disappointed and think to change to Toyota but need money to pay for the loss n need extra money for Dp. So must give up. Mitsubishi pls do your job n improve your service. Not Change sini sikit check sana sikit at the end said waiting kl. Apu.. Wasting our time, why not whole new set. Hiah…
Very old model in the market. MMC is not strong as old days. Like GTo, FTo of old time, Mirage old sporty but new like sissy, Pajero, Evo old days is good with new Gen every few yrs but now Evo X still no change, Grandis still no new model yet, Airtrek same story n many more. Haix. Very bored with Mmc alrdy, come on Mmc show us something new n follow your past route where all Japs car build their very special car of thier own..
Wow..all negative comments on MMC and their products.Really that bad? Then go buy Ford T6 or Navara or Hilux VNT lar. Latest Isuzu..said it fuel economy.
people do not have to buy other brand; the point is people are commenting about mitsubishi…you must learn how to enter dialogue…get it..!
hi there jack, i own a triton 2013 and am very happy. Okay,the negative points ( my personal opinion – the positive points i let others say lah ) of other twin cabins – hilux is too bumpy though more lasak, navara is gas sucker, new ranger expensive spare parts, new dmax loud engine.Seriously,triton’s only real challenge to me is hilux. you may not agree, just an opinion.
It does not matter what you own; the whole idea here to make reviews whether they are bad or good, or what car they are…get it..! If you dont like bad feedback dont bother to make any remarks!! That’s how things improve by making comments!! Dont you sound like a chauvinist!!
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You want buy Triton VGT or not its ur problem!!! im as Triton VGT Owner, Im glad i buy Triton in first place…Triton VGT power is diferent then older Triton…VGT has A big TurboCharger upgrade then older version of Triton…Long bed or Short bed i prefer Long bed because its easy for u to find Sport Lid Cover for ur Long bed. Hilux same as u buy a big Box, Triton body shape is number 1. Ford ranger 4×4 changer using switch give u problem oneday and the power less more then Triton VGT.
you don’t even know how to argue so don’t even mention what you think!! everyone has their right to view their opinion even if he or she does not like triton or not
just use brand new triton vgt for 40 days,encounter few problem such as black smoke come out, stering encounter some snick sound during turn, any triton user is this a common problem..for mitsubishitriton vgt..
i baru dapat VGT GS saye 1 months ago, semua ok saje, sometimes depends on luck oso la, even mercedes oso have defects sometime…nasib la tu.,
Triton aku auto bukan-vgt dah masuk 10,000 km, ok ja.Apa-apa pun, kalau ada masalah cepat bawa ke SC, tentunya masih ada warranty lagi.
Been using the VGT Euro since Oct’ 2012 and all i can say is that its a pretty damn good 4×4 in many ways. Power is good at stock far better than Hilux 2.5 VNT. On highways it out paces 3.0 VNT and Navarra. No issues off road either. After 1 year i done 55k covered all over the country off roads and highways all. No issues with SC either. My past rides were 2005-2008 Hilux and 2008-2012 Hilux. Triton VGT is a better. Enough said.
I have done 680000km. so far i sastified with the performance. i use nissan frontier and hilux before . i still prefer my triton . i will buy a new triton 2.5 vgt to continue my satisfaction.. hehehe… to those who never try triton before please try it and feel it how enjoy and comfort your journey to your destination
I want front bumper triton 2013
next month i akan kluaq triton vgt.. so far, ok.. sebab sudah test drive brand lain..semua macam lori jaa.. but triton, its good.. dalaman macam duduk dalam kereta..ruang tempat duduk belakang luas.. tak sabar nak pakai kereta baru ni.. bulan ni diskaun gila2 smpai rm8k.. berbaloi beli.. ford ranger xlt hangpa jangan beli.. baru pakai satu bulan dah gear box problem.. skrg adik saya nak juai, used car pon meluat nak amik sbb harga sejuk..separuh harga ja depa amik dr hrga asal
hello lisa! diskaun smpai rm8k?! where u get it? im thinking buy 1 also.
Triton kalau bab nak accelerate ok lah, aku pon dah ambik satu baru ni, tapi Jepun ni kedekut, warranty 3 tahun je, dalam takde la luas macam ford, bekas air botol mineral kecik je boleh masuk, pickup selalunya keta org buat kerja walaupon vgt gs sekalipon, tak patut langsung buat bekas air kecik haha.. vgt gs vs ford ranger wildtrak walau yg aku ambik ni model 2014 pon still tak boleh lawan dengan ford.. tapi apakan daya ford wildtrak stok dah tak masuk. Lisa pecah gearbox bukan ada warranty ke? ford 5 tahun warranty kan, sebelum ni ramai org komplen ford sebab turbine yang rosak tapi boleh claim je
ye sy juga owner triton vgt gs. pd yg bertuah dpt triton kondisi ok alhamdulillah. sy dh 5bulan beli dan sejak ari pertama bermasalah..
sgt sadis..mmg ada waranti tp larat ke 24jam nk ke SC jek dan kita xde keta.
sy beli sb berniaga tp kalau asyik tak settle problem buat apa beli..sy nasihat pd individu diluar sana sebelum nak beli triton lebih baik fikir banyak2 kali. betul apa yg saudara2 di atas katakan aftersale mereka juga sgt truk layanannya..