2015 Mitsubishi Triton export begins in Thailand – Philippines first in line for ASEAN, Oceania region

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Export of the 2015 Mitsubishi Triton from Mitsubishi Motors Thailand‘s (MMTh) Laem Chabang plant has commenced. The second-generation truck was unveiled in Thailand late last year and boasts an all-new 2.4 litre diesel MIVEC mill with a variable geometry turbo (VGT) producing 182 PS and 430 Nm of torque, paired to either a six-speed manual or a five-speed automatic gearbox.

Designed to be the “ultimate sport utility truck”, the 2015 Mitsubishi Triton will hit the shores of the Philippines first before being introduced in several other ASEAN nations. Following that, units of the new Triton will be exported to the Oceania region, the Middle East, Europe, Africa and Latin America.

The Laem Chabang plant has the largest production capacity of any Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) plant with a total production count of 3.5 million units to date. “Thanks to the Thai government’s consistent policies on fostering the automobile industry here, we have achieved growth and expansion with Thailand positioned as our pickup truck production and export hub,” said Tetsuro Aikawa, president and COO of MMC.

GALLERY: 2015 Mitsubishi Triton at 2014 Thailand International Motor Expo

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An “actor” by training, Gregory Sze realised that he has had enough of drama in his life. Following his number one passion (acting was actually number two), he decided to make the jump into the realm of automotive journalism. He appreciates the simple things in life – a simple car with nothing but back-to-basics mechanical engineering and minimal electronics on board.

 

Comments

  • seancorr (Member) on Feb 10, 2015 at 10:55 am

    As usual Malaysia will be getting it last @ the highest price among them all.

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    • sawwi on Feb 10, 2015 at 2:00 pm

      Tahniah Dr M bapa industri otomotif Thailand Detroit of the East.

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  • nabill (Member) on Feb 10, 2015 at 12:05 pm

    our G must read that last paragraph again and again and again….

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  • superbird #43 on Feb 10, 2015 at 12:06 pm

    ford and mazda went with 2.2 years ago and now mitsu goes with 2.4 in displacement.
    lets see if other auto manufacturers (toyota, nissan, chevy, isuzu) downsize the powerplant in their truck line-up…

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    • Truck on Feb 10, 2015 at 12:53 pm

      Should be small displacement for entry level, and high displacement to the top spec.. Just like ranger 3.2 that had some feature cannot found on 2.2..

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    • Isuzu in fact developing 1.9 litre for diesel trucks. But on workhorse, small displacement engine would be very stress for heavy loads yet low fuel quality in rural areas. Toyota also has 2 litre diesel, just not suitable for rough conditions.

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  • Sam Loo (ori1) on Feb 10, 2015 at 1:11 pm

    As long as its not a kimchi, it will have RV

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  • nigger on Feb 10, 2015 at 1:23 pm

    bigger,longer and stiffer.. that what she say

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  • albag on Feb 10, 2015 at 5:41 pm

    probably the ugliest face of all

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