Mitsubishi Triton: Mk2 Facelift vs Mk3
Verdict
At RM79,890 versus RM101,980, the Mk3 costs RM22,090 more, but the mechanical jump is huge: 179 hp and 430 Nm against the Mk2 Facelift’s 108 hp and 200 Nm. It also moves from rear-wheel drive to all-wheel drive and adds one airbag. But this particular Mk3 is a two-seater, while the Mk2 Facelift seats five, so Malaysian buyers need to be clear: the newer truck is much stronger on paper, the older one is far more usable for passengers.
Pick the Mitsubishi Triton Mk2 Facelift if you need five seats, rear-wheel drive simplicity and the lower RM79,890 price matters more than power.
Pick the Mitsubishi Triton Mk3 if you want the stronger 179 hp/430 Nm diesel, all-wheel drive and can live with only two seats.
Key differences
- Price: Mk2 Facelift RM79,890; Mk3 RM101,980
- Seats: Mk2 Facelift 5; Mk3 2
- Output: Mk2 Facelift 108 hp/200 Nm; Mk3 179 hp/430 Nm
- Driven wheels: Mk2 Facelift rear-wheel drive; Mk3 all-wheel drive
- Airbags: Mk2 Facelift 2; Mk3 3
- Road tax: Mk2 Facelift RM822/year; Mk3 RM794/year
Mk2 Facelift
- Seats five instead of two
- Lower purchase price
- Larger listed body dimensions
- Much lower power and torque
- Rear-wheel drive only
- Higher annual road tax
Mk3
- Big jump to 179 hp and 430 Nm
- All-wheel drive
- Lower RM794 annual road tax
- Only two seats
- Costs RM22,090 more
- Height and wheelbase figures are not available
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 79,890✓ | RM 101,980 |
| Body type | Pickup | Pickup |
| Segment | Truck/4X4 | Truck/4X4 |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC commonrail turbodiesel, variable geometry turbo | 16-valve DOHC commonrail turbodiesel, variable geometry turbo |
| Capacity | 2,477 cc | 2,442 cc |
| Horsepower | 108 hp | 179 hp✓ |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 430 Nm✓ |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline | Inline |
| Timing Type | — | Chain |
| Fuel | Diesel | Diesel |
| Bore | 86 mm | 86 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 15.5 | 15.5 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Manual | Manual |
| Transmission Name | 5MT | 6MT |
| Gears | 5 | 6 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | — | Jatco |
| Driveline | Rear Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,305 mm | 2,340 mm |
| Width | 1,815 mm | 1,580 mm |
| Height | 1,780 mm | — |
| Wheelbase | 3,000 mm | — |
| Weight | 1,600 kg | — |
| Fuel Tank | 75 litres | 75 litres |
| Doors | 4 | 2 |
| Seats | 5 | 2 |
| Front Tyre | 195R15C | 265/70R16 |
| Rear Tyre | 195R15C | 265/70R16 |
| Spare Tyre | Full Size | Full Size |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Thailand (CBU) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Chassis | Ladder-frame | Ladder Frame |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | Double Wishbones |
| Rear Suspension | Leaf Springs | Leaf Springs |
| Front Wheels | 15" Alloy | 16" Steel Wheels |
| Rear Wheels | 15" Alloy | 16" Steel Wheels |
| Front Brakes | Ventilated Disc | Ventilated Disc |
| Rear Brakes | Drum | Drum |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Hydraulic Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Hydraulic Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | — | Easy Select 4WD |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Front Passenger | Driver and Passenger, Driver's Knee |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | — | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for rear doors | — |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 2 Three-point |
| ISOFIX | Available for two outer rear passenger seats | Available on Front Passenger Seat |
| Lane-keeping Assist | No | No |
| Seatbelt Reminder | Front Seats Only | Front Seats Only |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Halogen Projector | Halogen Reflector |
| Taillamps | LED and Bulb | Normal Bulb |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Manual Adjustment | Manual Adjustable |
| Rear Seats | With Foldable Armrest | — |
| Front Air-con | Single-zone Manual Climate Control | Manual Air-con |
| Power Sockets | 2 Front | 1 Front |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front |
| Audio | 2-DIN Head Unit with 2 Speakers | 2-DIN CD Radio with Bluetooth, AUX, USB |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Driver's Side Auto Up and Down | Two Windows, Driver Side Auto Up & Down |
| Engine Start | Key | Manual Key |
| Locks | Remote Control Activation | Remote Control Activation |
| Auto Headlamps | — | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | — | ✓ |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | — |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 2 Sensors | — |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | — |
| Bluetooth | — | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Backlit Analogue | Backlit Analogue |
| Parking Brake | Handbrake | Handbrake |
| Convenience Notes | Mechanical Shift-on-the-fly 4WD Selector | — |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 200,000 km | Unlimited✓ |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years | 5 years |
| Ownership | ||
| 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.
Mk2 Facelift vs Mk3 FAQ
Is the Mitsubishi Triton Mk2 Facelift or Mitsubishi Triton Mk3 better?
The Mk3 is better mechanically, with 179 hp, 430 Nm and all-wheel drive. The Mk2 Facelift is better if you need five seats, because this Mk3 seats only two.
What is the price difference?
The Mitsubishi Triton Mk3 costs RM22,090 more than the Mk2 Facelift.
Which one is more practical for passengers?
The Mk2 Facelift is the clear pick for passengers because it has five seats. The Mk3 in this comparison has only two seats, so it is more work-focused than family-friendly.