Verdict
These are radically different tools despite a slim RM2,080 purchase-price gap. The Triton brings 430 Nm from its 2.4-litre turbodiesel, Easy Select 4WD and a 75-litre tank, but it is a two-seat, two-door manual pick-up with RM794 annual road tax. The Yaris Cross is the better everyday Malaysian car: five seats, a 471-litre boot, CVT, 360-degree camera and a far lower RM120 road tax bill. Its 105 hp and 138 Nm petrol drivetrain cannot match the Triton’s pulling muscle or driven wheels.
Pick the Mitsubishi Triton if you need a two-seat 4WD pick-up with 430 Nm, a 75-litre diesel tank and a manual gearbox.
Pick the Toyota Yaris Cross if you need five seats, a 471-litre boot, CVT convenience and substantially broader safety and parking assistance.
Key differences
- Price: Mitsubishi Triton RM101,980; Toyota Yaris Cross RM99,900.
- Power and torque: Mitsubishi Triton 179 hp and 430 Nm; Toyota Yaris Cross 105 hp and 138 Nm.
- Drivetrain and transmission: Mitsubishi Triton all-wheel drive with 6MT manual; Toyota Yaris Cross front-wheel drive with CVT automatic.
- Practicality: Mitsubishi Triton has 2 seats and 2 doors; Toyota Yaris Cross has 5 seats, 5 doors and a 471-litre boot.
- Annual road tax: Mitsubishi Triton RM794; Toyota Yaris Cross RM120.
- Fuel tank: Mitsubishi Triton 75 litres; Toyota Yaris Cross 42 litres.
Triton
- 430 Nm from a 2,442 cc turbodiesel
- Easy Select 4WD and 6-speed manual
- 75-litre tank and full-size spare tyre
- Only 2 seats and 2 doors versus the Yaris Cross’s 5 seats and 5 doors
- No blind spot monitoring, collision warning, adaptive cruise control or 360-degree camera
- RM794 annual road tax versus RM120
Yaris Cross
- Five seats, 60:40 rear bench and 471-litre boot
- Blind spot monitoring, steering correction, collision warning and adaptive cruise control
- 10.1-inch touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- 138 Nm and 105 hp trail the Triton’s 430 Nm and 179 hp
- Front-wheel drive versus the Triton’s Easy Select 4WD
- 42-litre tank is 33 litres smaller than the Triton’s 75-litre tank
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM101,980 | RM99,900✓ |
| Body type | Pickup | SUV |
| Segment | Truck/4X4 | B-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC commonrail turbodiesel, variable geometry turbo | 16-valve DOHC, Naturally Aspirated with Variable Valve Timing |
| Capacity | 2,442 cc | 1,496 cc |
| Horsepower | 179 hp✓ | 105 hp |
| Torque | 430 Nm✓ | 138 Nm |
| Fuel | Diesel | Petrol |
| Bore | 86 mm | 72.5 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 15.5 | 11.5 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Manual | CVT Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 6MT | — |
| Gears | 6 | — |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Jatco | — |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 2,340 mm | 4,310 mm |
| Width | 1,580 mm | 1,770 mm |
| Height | — | 1,655 mm |
| Wheelbase | — | 2,620 mm |
| Weight | — | 1,150 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 75 litres | 42 litres |
| Doors | 2 | 5 |
| Seats | 2 | 5 |
| Boot Space | — | 471 litres |
| Front Tyre | 265/70R16 | 215/55R18 |
| Rear Tyre | 265/70R16 | 215/55R18 |
| Spare Tyre | Full Size | Steel 195/65R16 Tyre |
| Factory Tyres | — | Toyo Proxes R61 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Leaf Springs | Torsion Beam |
| Front Wheels | 16" Steel Wheels | 18" 2-tone Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 16" Steel Wheels | 18" 2-tone 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, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | — | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 2 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | — | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on Front Passenger Seat | Available on 2 Outer Rear Seats |
| Lane-keeping Assist | No | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | — | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | Front Seats Only | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Halogen Reflector | LED Projector |
| Taillamps | Normal Bulb | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | — | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | — | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Manual Adjustable | 8-way Power Adjustable Driver's Seat, Manual Adjustable Passenger Seat |
| Rear Seats | — | 60:40 Split-folding with Centre Armrest |
| Front Air-con | Manual Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control System |
| Rear Air-con | — | Rear Vents |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front | 1 Front, 2 Front USB, 2 Rear USB |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | 2-DIN CD Radio with Bluetooth, AUX, USB | 10.1" Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, 4-speaker Sound System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Two Windows, Driver Side Auto Up & Down | Four Windows, Driver's Side Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch |
| Engine Start | Manual Key | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Remote Control Activation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | — | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | — |
| Cruise Control | — | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Steering Audio Control | — | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | — | Powered Boot |
| Parking Sensor Front | — | 2 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | — | 2 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | — | Yes, With 360 Degree Camera |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | — | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Backlit Analogue | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Handbrake | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years | 5 years |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM794 | RM120✓ |
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 Yaris Cross FAQ
Is the Mitsubishi Triton or Toyota Yaris Cross better?
The Toyota Yaris Cross is better for five-seat daily use, safety assistance and lower road tax. Choose the Mitsubishi Triton only when its 430 Nm turbodiesel, manual gearbox and Easy Select 4WD suit the job.
What is the price difference?
The Mitsubishi Triton costs RM101,980 and the Toyota Yaris Cross costs RM99,900, so the Triton is RM2,080 more expensive.
Which has lower running tax in Malaysia?
The Toyota Yaris Cross has the lower annual road tax at RM120, compared with RM794 for the Mitsubishi Triton. That is a RM674 yearly difference.