Verdict
At RM93,800 against RM101,980, the MG 5 costs RM8,180 less and makes more sense for carrying five people, with four doors, a 401-litre boot and RM90 annual road tax. Its 112 hp and 150 Nm petrol four-cylinder are modest, but it gets a CVT and a claimed 11.5-second 0-100 km/h time. The Mitsubishi Triton brings 179 hp, 430 Nm, all-wheel drive and a 75-litre diesel tank, but this two-seat, manual pick-up carries RM794 annual road tax. Buy to suit the job, not the badge.
Pick the MG 5 if you need a five-seat sedan with a 401-litre boot, CVT automatic and far lower RM90 annual road tax.
Pick the Mitsubishi Triton if 430 Nm of diesel torque, all-wheel drive and a 75-litre tank matter more than rear seats and automatic transmission.
Key differences
- Price: MG 5 RM93,800; Mitsubishi Triton RM101,980.
- Power and torque: MG 5 112 hp and 150 Nm; Mitsubishi Triton 179 hp and 430 Nm.
- Driveline and transmission: MG 5 front-wheel drive iCVT; Mitsubishi Triton all-wheel drive six-speed manual.
- Passenger capacity: MG 5 five seats and four doors; Mitsubishi Triton two seats and two doors.
- Annual road tax: MG 5 RM90; Mitsubishi Triton RM794.
- Fuel tank: MG 5 45 litres; Mitsubishi Triton 75 litres.
5
- Five seats, four doors and a 401-litre boot.
- CVT automatic with a 112 hp, 150 Nm petrol engine.
- Six airbags, blind spot information system and 360-degree camera.
- 112 hp and 150 Nm trail the Triton’s 179 hp and 430 Nm.
- Front-wheel drive rather than the Triton’s all-wheel drive.
- 45-litre fuel tank versus 75 litres.
Triton
- 179 hp and 430 Nm from its 2.4-litre turbodiesel.
- All-wheel drive with Easy Select 4WD.
- 75-litre fuel tank and full-size spare tyre.
- Two seats and two doors, against the MG 5’s five seats and four doors.
- Six-speed manual instead of the MG 5’s CVT automatic.
- RM794 annual road tax versus RM90, and no reverse camera or parking sensors.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM93,800✓ | RM101,980 |
| Body type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Segment | B-Segment | Truck/4X4 |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM90✓ | RM794 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC, Naturally Aspirated with Variable Valve Timing | 16-valve DOHC commonrail turbodiesel, variable geometry turbo |
| Capacity | 1,498 cc | 2,442 cc |
| Horsepower | 112 hp | 179 hp✓ |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 430 Nm✓ |
| Fuel | Petrol | Diesel |
| Bore | 75 mm | 86 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 11.5 | 15.5 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | CVT Automatic | Manual |
| Transmission Name | iCVT | 6MT |
| Gears | — | 6 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | — | Jatco |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 11.5 seconds | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,675 mm | 5,320 mm |
| Width | 1,842 mm | 1,865 mm |
| Height | 1,480 mm | 1,785 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,680 mm | — |
| Fuel Tank | 45 litres | 75 litres |
| Doors | 4 | 2 |
| Seats | 5 | 2 |
| Boot Space | 401 litres | — |
| Front Tyre | 215/50R17 | 265/70R16 |
| Rear Tyre | 215/55R17 | 265/70R16 |
| Spare Tyre | Space Saver | Full Size |
| Factory Tyres | Maxxis Primetra S | — |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Thailand (CBU) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Struts | Double Wishbones |
| Rear Suspension | Torsion Beam | Leaf Springs |
| Front Wheels | 17" Alloys | 16" Steel Wheels |
| Rear Wheels | 17" Alloys | 16" Steel Wheels |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Hydraulic Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | — | Easy Select 4WD |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain | Driver and Passenger, Driver's Knee |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual For Rear Doors | — |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 2 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | — |
| ISOFIX | Available On Outer Two Rear Seats | Available on Front Passenger Seat |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | — |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Warning Only | No |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | — |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | Front Seats Only |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projector | Halogen Reflector |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | Normal Bulb |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | — |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | — |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Driver's Seat, Manual Adjustable Front Passenger Seat | Manual Adjustable |
| Rear Seats | One-piece Folding | — |
| Front Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control | Manual Air-con |
| Rear Air-con | Rear AC vent | — |
| Sunroof | Yes | — |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 3 USB | 1 Front |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front |
| Sun Shade | Sunroof Shade | — |
| Audio | 10.25" Touchscreen with Wired Apple CarPlay & Android Auto | 2-DIN CD Radio with Bluetooth, AUX, USB |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down | Two Windows, Driver Side Auto Up & Down |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Manual Key |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Remote Control Activation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | — | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control | — |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | — |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | — |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Manual Operation | — |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 3 Sensors | — |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, 360-degree Camera | — |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | — |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Backlit Analogue |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Handbrake |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | 7 Years/Unlimited Mileage Warranty on Powertrain | — |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
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5 vs Triton FAQ
Is the MG 5 or Mitsubishi Triton better?
The MG 5 is better for five occupants, a 401-litre boot, automatic driving and low road tax. The Triton is better if you need 430 Nm, all-wheel drive and a larger 75-litre tank; it has only two seats and a manual gearbox.
What is the price difference?
The Mitsubishi Triton costs RM8,180 more than the MG 5.
Which has the stronger safety and driver-assistance package?
The MG 5 has the broader package: six airbags, blind spot information, autonomous braking, collision warning, lane-keeping warning and a 360-degree camera. The Triton has three airbags, ABS/EBD, stability control and hill start assist.