The new one Mitsubishi Triton will be revealed later this month, but we’ve already got a preview again.
This time, it’s in the form of the Triton AXCR endurance race car. The powerful pickup was teased as a concept earlier this year, and has now been revealed in race-ready form ahead of the Asian Cross Country Championships kicking off in Thailand.
Racer previews new upcoming two-level headlight design tritonwith its flared guards.
The new Triton is expected to arrive in Australia in late 2023 or early 2024.
“Australia is a core global market for Mitsubishi Motors, and we are a key stakeholder in the development of the next generation Triton,” a Mitsubishi Australia spokesperson previously said. auto expert.
“More competitive light commercial utility segment [ever]and we are confident that the next-generation Triton will take Mitsubishi’s long-term presence in this market to the next level.
“We look forward to sharing more details about the new Triton’s development and range, specifications, timelines and pricing as we work towards delivering the next generation multi-purpose vehicle. this next for Australian customers.”
The new Triton has a more upright, sturdier look than the current model. There’s a split headlamp setup at the front, as well as roof rails and a sports bar on the teased model.
On the inside, there appears to be a tablet-style touchscreen infotainment system mounted high on the dashboard, a row of piano keys for climate control, as well as a Super Select II 4WD dial with full-time four-wheel drive. .
Originally teased by XRT conceptThe new Triton will run on a new platform and feature a new diesel engine under the bonnet at launch.
As part of the lead-follow model of the Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance, Mitsubishi is leading the development of the Triton, with the next generation NISSAN Navara set up to share the platform but with different styling.
Although a plug-in hybrid engine has been discussed for the new Mitsubishi ute, executives have confirmed that the technology is being worked on for the Triton rather than being locked down.
If it does reveal the Triton PHEV, the brand has confirmed that it will follow the all-electric ute it plans to reveal after 2025.
Last year, the Mitsubishi Trition was the third best-selling vehicle in Australia with sales of 27,436 units, behind the Toyota HiLux (64,391 units) and the Ford Ranger (47,479 units).
It’s also comfortably the best-selling Mitsubishi in Australia, way ahead foreigner And ASX cross.
