Verdict
At RM101,980, the Triton costs RM2,000 more, but it is a very different tool: its 2.4-litre diesel produces 179 hp and 430 Nm, drives all four wheels and carries a 75-litre tank. The Xpander at RM99,980 is the family answer, with seven seats, a 495-litre boot and a 4,475-mm body that is 845 mm shorter than the pick-up. Its 1.5-litre petrol makes 104 hp and 141 Nm, so it gives away serious pulling muscle. Choose by job, not by the narrow price gap.
Pick the Mitsubishi Triton if you need 430 Nm, Easy Select 4WD and a two-seat pick-up rather than family seating.
Pick the Mitsubishi Xpander if you need seven seats, a 495-litre boot and a four-speed automatic for RM2,000 less.
Key differences
- Price: Mitsubishi Triton RM101,980; Mitsubishi Xpander RM99,980.
- Output: Mitsubishi Triton 179 hp and 430 Nm; Mitsubishi Xpander 104 hp and 141 Nm.
- Driveline: Mitsubishi Triton all-wheel drive; Mitsubishi Xpander front-wheel drive.
- Seating: Mitsubishi Triton 2 seats; Mitsubishi Xpander 7 seats.
- Length: Mitsubishi Triton 5,320 mm; Mitsubishi Xpander 4,475 mm.
- Annual road tax: Mitsubishi Triton RM794; Mitsubishi Xpander RM120.
Triton
- 179 hp and 430 Nm 2.4-litre turbodiesel
- All-wheel drive with Easy Select 4WD
- 75-litre fuel tank and full-size spare tyre
- Only two seats against the Xpander's seven
- Six-speed manual versus the Xpander's four-speed automatic
- No reverse camera or rear parking sensors
Xpander
- Seven seats and 495-litre boot
- Four-speed automatic with keyless push-button start
- 9-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- 104 hp and 141 Nm trail the Triton's 179 hp and 430 Nm
- Front-wheel drive rather than all-wheel drive
- 45-litre fuel tank is 30 litres smaller than the Triton's
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM101,980 | RM99,980✓ |
| Body type | Pickup | MPV |
| Segment | Truck/4X4 | B-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM794 | RM120✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC commonrail turbodiesel, variable geometry turbo | 16-valve DOHC naturally-aspirated, variable valve timing |
| Capacity | 2,442 cc | 1,499 cc |
| Horsepower | 179 hp✓ | 104 hp |
| Torque | 430 Nm✓ | 141 Nm |
| Fuel | Diesel | Petrol |
| Bore | 86 mm | 75 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 15.5 | 10.5 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Manual | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 6MT | 4AT |
| Gears | 6 | 4 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Jatco | Jatco |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,320 mm | 4,475 mm |
| Width | 1,865 mm | 1,750 mm |
| Height | 1,785 mm | 1,720 mm |
| Wheelbase | — | 2,775 mm |
| Weight | — | 1,240 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 75 litres | 45 litres |
| Doors | 2 | 5 |
| Seats | 2 | 7 |
| Boot Space | — | 495 litres |
| Front Tyre | 265/70R16 | 205/55R17 |
| Rear Tyre | 265/70R16 | 205/55R17 |
| Spare Tyre | Full Size | Full Size |
| Factory Tyres | — | Bridgestone Ecopia 150 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | MacPherson strut |
| Rear Suspension | Leaf Springs | Torsion Beam |
| Front Wheels | 16" Steel Wheels | 17" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 16" Steel Wheels | 17" Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Hydraulic Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Easy Select 4WD | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Driver's Knee | Driver and Passenger |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | — | Manual for rear doors |
| Seat Belts | 2 Three-point | 7 Three-point |
| ISOFIX | Available on Front Passenger Seat | Available for two outer middle row passenger seats |
| Lane-keeping Assist | No | — |
| Seatbelt Reminder | Front Seats Only | Front Seats Only |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Halogen Reflector | LED Projectors |
| Taillamps | Normal Bulb | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | — | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | — | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Manual Adjustable | Manual Adjustable |
| Rear Seats | — | Second row 60:40 Split Fold, Third row 50:50 Split Fold |
| Front Air-con | Manual Air-con | Single-zone Manual Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | — | Rear Vents with Blower Control |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front | 1 Front, 2 USB Front, 2 USB Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front | 2 Front, 2 Middle Row, 2 Last Row |
| Audio | 2-DIN CD Radio with Bluetooth, AUX, USB | 9" Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Two Windows, Driver Side Auto Up & Down | Four Windows, Driver's Side Auto Up and Down |
| Engine Start | Manual Key | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Remote Control Activation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | — |
| Cruise Control | — | Passive Cruise Control |
| Steering Audio Control | — | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | — | Remote Control Activation |
| Parking Sensor Rear | — | 2 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | — | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | — | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Backlit Analogue | Electroluminescent Analogue |
| Parking Brake | Handbrake | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years | 5 years |
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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Triton vs Xpander FAQ
Is the Mitsubishi Triton or Mitsubishi Xpander better?
The Xpander is better for moving seven people and carrying luggage in its 495-litre boot. The Triton is better when 430 Nm, all-wheel drive and a pick-up body are the priority. They serve markedly different jobs.
What is the price difference?
The Mitsubishi Triton costs RM101,980 and the Mitsubishi Xpander costs RM99,980, so the Triton is RM2,000 more expensive. Its annual road tax is also RM794, compared with RM120 for the Xpander.
Which is easier to use as a family vehicle?
The Mitsubishi Xpander is the clear family choice: it has five doors, seven three-point seat belts, ISOFIX on two outer middle-row seats, rear air-con vents and blower control, plus a reverse camera. The Triton has two seats and two doors.