Verdict
The RM22,180 premium for the Mitsubishi Triton buys far more workhorse muscle: its 2.4-litre turbodiesel produces 179 hp and 430 Nm, against the Nissan NV200’s 1.6-litre petrol 108 hp and 152 Nm. It also has six manual gears and four-wheel drive, where the NV200 uses a five-speed manual and front-wheel drive. The Nissan is the cheaper urban commercial tool, with a claimed 7.14 L/100 km and a 4,200-litre cargo area. But its RM120 annual road tax is also RM674 below the Triton’s RM794.
Pick the Mitsubishi Triton if you need 430 Nm, four-wheel drive and the extra safety kit for tougher loads or poorer surfaces.
Pick the Nissan NV200 if a RM79,800 entry price, 4,200 litres of cargo space and lower running tax suit your delivery work.
Key differences
- Price: Mitsubishi Triton RM101,980; Nissan NV200 RM79,800.
- Engine output: Mitsubishi Triton 179 hp and 430 Nm; Nissan NV200 108 hp and 152 Nm.
- Driveline: Mitsubishi Triton all-wheel drive with Easy Select 4WD; Nissan NV200 front-wheel drive.
- Transmission: Mitsubishi Triton six-speed manual; Nissan NV200 five-speed manual.
- Annual road tax: Mitsubishi Triton RM794; Nissan NV200 RM120.
- Cargo measurement: Mitsubishi Triton boot space not stated; Nissan NV200 4,200 litres.
Triton
- 179 hp and 430 Nm 2.4-litre turbodiesel.
- All-wheel drive with Easy Select 4WD.
- Stability control, driver’s knee airbag and five-year unlimited-mileage warranty.
- Costs RM22,180 more than the Nissan NV200.
- RM794 annual road tax is RM674 higher than the NV200’s.
- No rear parking sensors, versus two on the NV200.
NV200
- RM79,800 price and RM120 annual road tax.
- 4,200-litre cargo area with two rear parking sensors.
- Claimed fuel consumption of 7.14 L/100 km.
- 108 hp and 152 Nm trail the Triton’s 179 hp and 430 Nm.
- Front-wheel drive rather than the Triton’s all-wheel-drive system.
- No stability control, and warranty coverage is three years/100,000 km against five years unlimited mileage.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM101,980 | RM79,800✓ |
| Body type | Pickup | Commercial |
| Segment | Truck/4X4 | Commercial |
| 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 with continuously variable-valve timing control |
| Capacity | 2,442 cc | 1,598 cc |
| Horsepower | 179 hp✓ | 108 hp |
| Torque | 430 Nm✓ | 152 Nm |
| Fuel | Diesel | Petrol |
| Bore | 86 mm | 78 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 15.5 | 9.8 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Manual | Manual |
| Transmission Name | 6MT | 5MT |
| Gears | 6 | 5 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Jatco | Jatco |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| Rated Economy | — | 7.14 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,320 mm | 4,400 mm |
| Width | 1,865 mm | 1,695 mm |
| Height | 1,785 mm | 1,855 mm |
| Wheelbase | — | 2,725 mm |
| Weight | — | 1,220 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 75 litres | 55 litres |
| Doors | 2 | 4 |
| Seats | 2 | 2 |
| Boot Space | — | 4,200 litres |
| Front Tyre | 265/70R16 | 165/R14C |
| Rear Tyre | 265/70R16 | 165/R14C |
| Spare Tyre | Full Size | Space Saver |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Leaf Springs | Leaf Springs |
| Front Wheels | 16" Steel Wheels | 14" Steel |
| Rear Wheels | 16" Steel Wheels | 14" Steel |
| 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 |
| Seat Belts | 2 Three-point | 2 Three-point |
| ISOFIX | Available on Front Passenger Seat | — |
| Lane-keeping Assist | No | No |
| Seatbelt Reminder | Front Seats Only | Front Seats Only |
| Safety Notes | — | Brake Assist |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Halogen Reflector | Halogen Reflector |
| Taillamps | Normal Bulb | LED Combination |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Manual Adjustable | Manual Adjustable |
| Front Air-con | Manual Air-con | Manual Air-con |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front | 1 Front |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front | 2 Front |
| Audio | 2-DIN CD Radio with Bluetooth, AUX, USB | AM/FM Tuner, CD-Player with 2 Speakers |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Two Windows, Driver Side Auto Up & Down | Two Windows, Driver's Side Auto Up and Down |
| Engine Start | Manual Key | Manual Key |
| Locks | Remote Control Activation | Remote Control Activation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | — |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | — |
| Boot Operation | — | Manual Operation |
| Parking Sensor Rear | — | 2 Sensors |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | — |
| Instrument Cluster | Backlit Analogue | Backlit Analogue |
| Parking Brake | Handbrake | Handbrake |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited✓ | 100,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years✓ | 3 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 NV200 FAQ
Is the Mitsubishi Triton or Nissan NV200 better?
The Triton is better for demanding work because it has 430 Nm, four-wheel drive and stability control. The NV200 makes more sense for lower-cost urban cargo duties, with 4,200 litres of space, a RM79,800 price and RM120 road tax.
What is the price difference?
The Mitsubishi Triton costs RM101,980 and the Nissan NV200 costs RM79,800, so the Triton carries a RM22,180 premium.
Which one has lower running costs?
The Nissan NV200 has the clear road-tax advantage at RM120 per year versus RM794 for the Triton, and it has a claimed fuel consumption figure of 7.14 L/100 km. No rated economy figure is stated for the Triton.