2025 Mitsubishi Triton open for booking – new Single Cab, Athlete; RM102k-170k

UPDATE: The all-new, third-generation Mitsubishi Triton has been launched in Malaysia, priced from RM102k to RM166k.

Finally, it’s time for the all-new Mitsubishi Triton in Malaysia. Now open for booking, this is the sixth-generation of Mitsubishi’s pick-up truck, and the third one to use the Triton name here.

Mitsubishi Motors Malaysia (MMM) will sell five variants of the 2025 Triton, ranging from the new high-rider Triton Single Cab (previous workhorse of the range was the Triton Quest, a low-rider double cab) to the top variant, the Triton Athlete. Estimated pricing is from RM102,000 for the Single Cab to RM170,000 for the Athlete, ‘for a limited time only’.

“Mitsubishi Motors has produced approximately 5.6 million pickup trucks spanning five generations over 45 years since its first launch in 1978. With a record of sales in 150 countries, the pick-up truck is a global strategic vehicle for Mitsubishi Motors. Now in its sixth generation, the all-new Triton is fully redesigned from the exterior and interior to the chassis, ladder frame, and engine,” said MMM CEO Shinya Ikeda.

MMM has chosen six highlights for the new Triton, and they are Elevated Robust Styling (scary-sounding Beast Mode design language), Upgraded Performance (new 2.4L turbodiesel with 204 PS/470 Nm), Beefed-up body size (larger body with new ‘mega-frame’ chassis), Excellent Ride Comfort, Improved Safety (Active Yaw Control, ADAS) and SUV-Inspired Comforts (wireless charging, Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, storage areas). We’ll elaborate.

The company reveals that the Single Cab is powered by a 2.4-litre turbodiesel with 184 PS and 430 Nm – this is the mid-level of tune for the all-new 4N16 VGT engine, which tops out at 204 PS/470 Nm with a two-stage turbo (likely to be reserved for the Athlete). This also means that the base 150 PS/330 Nm tune will not be offered here.

For context, the previous-generation Triton’s outgoing 2.4L engine had 181 PS/430 Nm across the board, except for the workhorse Quest, which had just 110 PS/200 Nm from a non-VGT 2.5-litre turbodiesel, mated to a five-speed manual and rear-wheel-drive. Aside from the extra 74 PS/230 Nm – a monumental upgrade – the new Single Cab also gets one more ratio (6MT) and another driven axle (4WD). At the other end of the range, the new Athlete gains 20 PS/40 Nm.

MMM claims best-in-class power for the Triton Single Cab and also the largest bed in the segment – 2,340 mm long and 1,580 mm wide. Speaking of dimensions, the Triton’s double cab body – which is now more square cut and macho-looking than before – is significantly larger too. At 5,360 mm long, 1,930 mm wide and 1,815 mm tall, it’s 55 mm longer, 115 mm wider and 35 mm taller than the previous truck. At 3,130 mm, the wheelbase is 130 mm longer.

MMC’s Super Select 4WD-II system features four modes – 2H (rear-wheel drive), 4H (full-time 4WD), 4HLc (locked centre differential) and 4LLc (locked centre differential with lower gears). It now incorporates Active Yaw Control (AYC), which improves cornering performance by lightly braking the inside front wheel.

As for safety, based on Thai specs, the ADAS pack includes Forward Collision Mitigation (AEB) and Blind Spot Warning with Lane Change Assist and Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA). An addition to the suite for this generation is Adaptive Cruise Control.

You know the old saying about waiting ages for a bus and then two come along at once? MMM has just launched the Xpander facelift and now we have the new Triton, which will join the company’s ‘Drive Your Ambition Brand Festival’ that kicked off with the MPV’s launch. The first 500 who place a booking for the new Triton via the Mitsubishi Online Showroom will get a 60L folding storage box worth RM450.

Once again, there are five variants bookended by the new Single Cab and the range-topping Athlete with the 204 PS engine. The latter is available in signature Yamabuki Orange, Jet Black Mica and White Diamond. The Single Cab is Solid White-only.

The estimated price range for the 2025 is from RM102k to RM170k. For context, the outgoing Triton Athlete’s RRP is RM155,900 on-the-road without insurance. MMM is touting a five-year unlimited mileage warranty for the Athlete, ‘for a limited time only’.

If the new Athlete’s estimate becomes final (it’s usually slightly lower), we’re looking at a RM14k increase for a raft of upgrades headlined by the new engine. Coincidentally, Toyota has just increased prices for the Hilux, which now tops out at RM173,280 for the 2.8L GR Sport. What do you think of the new Triton’s design and the Athlete’s package?

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