Mitsubishi Triton: Mk1 Facelift vs Mk3
Verdict
At RM65,529 versus RM101,980, the Mitsubishi Triton Mk3 asks RM36,451 more, but the mechanical jump is huge: 179 hp and 430 Nm against 88 hp and 196 Nm, plus all-wheel drive instead of rear-wheel drive. It also gets a 5-year warranty, three airbags and slightly lower RM794 road tax. But the Mitsubishi Triton Mk1 Facelift has five seats to the Mk3’s two, so Malaysian buyers must decide if cabin capacity matters more than performance and traction.
Pick the Mitsubishi Triton Mk1 Facelift if you need five seats, a lower purchase price and can live with 88 hp, 196 Nm and rear-wheel drive.
Pick the Mitsubishi Triton Mk3 if you want the stronger diesel, all-wheel drive, three airbags and a longer 5-year warranty.
Key differences
- Price: Mitsubishi Triton Mk1 Facelift RM65,529; Mitsubishi Triton Mk3 RM101,980
- Seats: Mitsubishi Triton Mk1 Facelift 5; Mitsubishi Triton Mk3 2
- Engine output: Mitsubishi Triton Mk1 Facelift 88 hp and 196 Nm; Mitsubishi Triton Mk3 179 hp and 430 Nm
- Driven wheels: Mitsubishi Triton Mk1 Facelift rear-wheel drive; Mitsubishi Triton Mk3 all-wheel drive
- Warranty: Mitsubishi Triton Mk1 Facelift 3 years; Mitsubishi Triton Mk3 5 years
- Road tax: Mitsubishi Triton Mk1 Facelift RM822 per year; Mitsubishi Triton Mk3 RM794 per year
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 65,529✓ | RM 101,980 |
| Body type | Pickup | Pickup |
| Segment | Truck/4X4 | Truck/4X4 |
| Seats | 5 | 2 |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Diesel | Diesel |
| Engine | 2,477 cc | 2,442 cc |
| Power | 88 hp | 179 hp✓ |
| Torque | 196 Nm | 430 Nm✓ |
| Transmission | Manual | Manual |
| Driven wheels | Rear Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 0.0 s | — |
| Top speed | 0 km/h | — |
| Efficiency | ||
| EV range | 0 km | — |
| CO₂ | 0 g/km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,220 mm | 2,340 mm |
| Width | 1,750 mm | 1,580 mm |
| Height | 1,655 mm | — |
| Wheelbase | 3,000 mm | — |
| Fuel tank | 75 L | 75 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | — | 3✓ |
| Auto emergency braking | — | — |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 3 | 5✓ |
| Road tax / year | RM 822 | 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.
Mk1 Facelift
- Much lower RM65,529 price
- Five seats instead of two
- Same 75-litre fuel tank as the Mk3
- Only 88 hp and 196 Nm
- Rear-wheel drive only
- No airbags specified
Mk3
- 179 hp and 430 Nm diesel output
- All-wheel drive with manual transmission
- 5-year warranty and three airbags
- Costs RM36,451 more
- Only two seats
- Smaller listed 2,340 mm length and 1,580 mm width
Mk1 Facelift vs Mk3 FAQ
Is the Mitsubishi Triton Mk1 Facelift or Mitsubishi Triton Mk3 better?
The Mitsubishi Triton Mk3 is better for performance, traction, warranty and safety equipment. The Mitsubishi Triton Mk1 Facelift is better if you need five seats and a much lower price.
What is the price difference?
The Mitsubishi Triton Mk3 costs RM101,980, which is RM36,451 more than the Mitsubishi Triton Mk1 Facelift at RM65,529.
Which one is better for carrying passengers?
The Mitsubishi Triton Mk1 Facelift. It has five seats, while the Mitsubishi Triton Mk3 has two seats, so the older truck is the clear pick if passengers are part of the job.