Mitsubishi Triton GL MT vs GL AT
Verdict
The GL MT is RM114,980; the GL AT is RM116,980, so the decision is unusually simple. Both use the same 2,442 cc diesel with 179 hp and 430 Nm, all-wheel drive, 5,320 mm length, 75-litre tank, three airbags, RM794 road tax and a 5-year warranty. The RM2,000 gap buys a conventional automatic instead of a manual, not extra shove or safety. In Klang Valley traffic, that can be money well spent; for work sites and cost control, the manual has the cleaner case.
Pick the Mitsubishi Triton GL MT if you want the lower entry price and prefer a manual gearbox with the same diesel output, driven wheels and warranty as the GL AT.
Pick the Mitsubishi Triton GL AT if daily traffic matters more than saving RM2,000 and you want the conventional automatic without giving up any mechanical figures.
Key differences
- Price: Mitsubishi Triton GL MT RM114,980; Mitsubishi Triton GL AT RM116,980
- Transmission: Mitsubishi Triton GL MT manual; Mitsubishi Triton GL AT conventional automatic
- Engine: Mitsubishi Triton GL MT 2,442 cc diesel; Mitsubishi Triton GL AT 2,442 cc diesel
- Output: Mitsubishi Triton GL MT 179 hp/430 Nm; Mitsubishi Triton GL AT 179 hp/430 Nm
- Safety count: Mitsubishi Triton GL MT 3 airbags/no AEB; Mitsubishi Triton GL AT 3 airbags/no AEB
- Road tax: Mitsubishi Triton GL MT RM794 per year; Mitsubishi Triton GL AT RM794 per year
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 114,980✓ | RM 116,980 |
| Body type | Pickup | Pickup |
| Segment | Truck/4X4 | Truck/4X4 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Diesel | Diesel |
| Engine | 2,442 cc | 2,442 cc |
| Power | 179 hp | 179 hp |
| Torque | 430 Nm | 430 Nm |
| Transmission | Manual | Conventional Automatic |
| Driven wheels | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,320 mm | 5,320 mm |
| Width | 1,865 mm | 1,865 mm |
| Height | 1,795 mm | 1,795 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,130 mm | 3,130 mm |
| Fuel tank | 75 L | 75 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 3 | 3 |
| Auto emergency braking | — | — |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 5 | 5 |
| Road tax / year | RM 794 | RM 794 |
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.
GL MT
- RM2,000 cheaper to buy
- Same 179 hp and 430 Nm as the GL AT
- Same 5-year warranty and RM794 road tax
- Manual gearbox is harder work in traffic
- No auto emergency braking
- Only 3 airbags
GL AT
- Conventional automatic suits daily use better
- Same diesel engine output as the GL MT
- Same 75-litre tank and all-wheel drive
- Costs RM2,000 more
- No extra power or torque over the GL MT
- No auto emergency braking
GL MT vs GL AT FAQ
Is the Mitsubishi Triton GL MT or Mitsubishi Triton GL AT better?
The Mitsubishi Triton GL AT is better for most daily drivers because the automatic gearbox makes town use easier. The GL MT is better if purchase cost matters most and you are happy with a manual.
What is the price difference?
The Mitsubishi Triton GL AT costs RM2,000 more than the Mitsubishi Triton GL MT, at RM116,980 versus RM114,980.
Do both Mitsubishi Triton GL variants have the same engine?
Yes. Both use a 2,442 cc diesel engine producing 179 hp and 430 Nm, with all-wheel drive and a 75-litre fuel tank.