Which 2024 Mitsubishi Triton variant should you buy? [Comparison Guide]

The all-new 2024 Mitsubishi Triton is now in the Philippine market. It replaces the old fifth-generation Mitsubishi Strada which was sold locally since 2015. 

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At launch, the all-new Triton has a total of seven different variants. There’s the GL 4x2 AT, GLX 4x2 MT, GLX 4x2 AT, GLS 4x2 AT, GL 4x4 MT, GLX 4x4 MT, and the top-spec Athlete 4x4 AT. 

Apart from some variances, all bear the new commanding look of the next-gen Triton. Specs-wise though, these trims are quite varied. So the question now is, which one’s the best one to get? Let us answer that with this variant guide. 

Mitsubishi Triton Variants: Exterior

To begin this variant guide, let’s talk about size. The largest variant in the Triton lineup is the Athlete at 5,360mm long, 1,930mm wide, and 1,815 mm in height. Meanwhile, the GLX 4x4, GLX 4x2, and GLS 4x2 are 5,320mm long. The variants with the shortest length are the GL 4x2 and GL 4x4 at 5,265mm. 

Mitsubishi Triton Athlete 4x4 AT

The top-spec Athlete is the widest at 1,930mm while the rest have a width spanning 1,865mm. The tallest is the Athlete at 1,815mm, followed by the GLX and GLS trims at 1,795mm. The shortest meanwhile is the GL trims at 1,775mm. 

Wheelbase length is uniform for all seven variants at 3,130mm. For ground clearance though, the GL 4x4 and GL 4x2 have 203mm while the rest have 222mm of ground clearance. 

Triton Athlete from the side

As standard, all variants of the Triton are kitted out with a front under cover and a front skid plate. Only the Athlete gets a metallic black bumper garnish with grey accents, while the rest get colored-keyed front bumpers. Likewise exclusive to the Athlete and GLS 4x2 are rain-sensing wipers. 

For lighting, LED headlamps, LED daytime running lamps, and LED fog lamps are present on the Athlete 4x4 and the GLS 4x2. The other trims are equipped with halogen headlamps, while only the GL trims lack front fog lamps. Note that the fog lamps available for all GLX trims are halogen. 

GLX 4x4 

From the side, only the Athlete and the GLS 4x2 get a sports bar, but the one on the top-spec Athlete is colored in metallic black and features a different design. Moreover, only the Athlete gets a pair of roof rails. 

Standard on the Athlete, the GLX 4x4 and the GLS 4x2 are power-folding side mirrors, while the rest get manual folding side mirrors. Only the entry-level GL 4x2 and GL 4x4 lack side steps. 

Over towards the rear, exclusive to the Athlete and the GLS 4x2 are LED rear combination lamps. The other trims get halogen taillights. All variants come equipped with bed liners and cargo bed hooks. Plus, only GL 4x4 and GL 4x2 don’t come with tailgate locks. 

GLS 4x2 

The Athlete is made more stylish thanks to a set of 18-inch black alloy wheels. The other Triton trims with 18-inch silver alloy wheels are the GLX variants and the GLS 4x2. The GL trims meanwhile use 16-inch steel wheels. 

Mitsubishi Triton Variants: Interior

Inside all Triton variants is an interior that can comfortably seat up to five occupants. All trims also get a neatly arranged dashboard.

Where driver amenities are concerned, the Athlete has the most thanks to its 10-way power adjustable driver’s seat. The GLX and GLS comes with a 6-way manual adjustment for their front driver seats, while the GL trims get 4-way adjustable driver's seats. A 4-way manual adjust front passenger seat is standard for all trims. 

Triton Athlete's cockpit

For the Athlete, GLS 4x2, and all GLX variants, they come with leather-wrapped shift knobs, leather-wrapped steering wheels, a tilt and telescopic adjustable steering column, and speed-sensing door locks. The GL variants meanwhile, come with a tilt-only steering column, a urethane steering wheel and shifter, and no speed-sensing locks. 

Interior cooling meanwhile is done via a dual-zone automatic climate control system for the Athlete and GLS 4x2. All GLX variants get a single-zone automatic climate control system, while the GL trims feature a manual air-conditioning system. 

Only the Athlete gets an Orange-colored synthetic leather with a black suede insert cover for its seats. The GLX variants and the GLS 4x2 seats then feature high-grade fabric with stitching, while the GL trims get simpler black fabric seat covers. 

Triton Athlete's rear seats

The Athlete gets the most cupholders numbering a total of six. The other variants get only four. Plus, the Athlete has four retractable assist grips, while the rest gets three fixed grips. All trims do come with four A and B-pillar grab handles. 

Lastly, the only variants that don’t get cruise control are the entry-level GL 4x4 and GL 4x2. 

Mitsubishi Triton Variants: Tech & Safety

Concerning on-board entertainment, the top-spec Athlete and the GLS 4x2 are kitted out with a nine-inch touchscreen display. This screen offers wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. All GLX variants meanwhile, get a smaller eight-inch screen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. The GL 4x4 and GL 4x2 in turn, feature an integrated auto system with Bluetooth. 

Nine-inch touchscreen on the Triton Athlete

The Athlete, the GLS 4x2, and all GLX trims get a total of six speakers. The GL 4x4 and GL 4x2 meanwhile, have two speakers. 

All GLX variants, the GLS 4x2, and the Athlete provide their drivers with a seven-inch instrument display cluster. The GL 4x4 and GL 4x2 in turn, use a smaller 3.5-inch driver display. All trims then come with an analog speedometer and tachometer. 

Both the Athlete and the GLS 4x2 feature the most in terms of safety features. Both trims get advanced driver assist features such as forward collision mitigation with pedestrian detection, blind spot warning, lane change assist, automatic high beams, and rear-cross traffic alert. 

Then again, only the Athlete has emergency assist for pedal misapplication and lane departure warning. 

GLX 4x4 from the side

Safety equipment exclusive to the Athlete includes front and rear parking sensors, side and curtain airbags, active yaw control, and hill-descent control. 

Standard on all variants of the Triton are anti-lock braking, dual front airbags, a driver’s knee airbag, stability control, traction control, hill-start assist, trailer stability assist, ISOFIX child seat anchors, windshield with UV ray reduction, and an emergency stop signal. 

For easier parking, the Athlete and the GLS 4x2 get a 360-degree view camera. The GLX variants meanwhile, get a reverse camera.

Mitsubishi Triton Variants: Engine

Propelling the 2024 Mitsubishi Triton is a 2.4-liter turbodiesel engine. On the Athlete, this mill gets a two-stage turbo setup allowing it to produce up to 201 horsepower and 470 Nm of torque. The top-spec Triton’s engine is also compliant with Euro 5 emissions standards. 

On the other hand, the 2.4-liter turbodiesel mill present in the rest of the Triton’s variant lineup is Euro 4 compliant. It has a more sedate maximum output of 180 hp and 430 Nm of torque. 

Triton Athlete's 2.4-liter two-stage turbo diesel engine

Available transmissions for the Triton include a six-speed manual gearbox for the GLX 4x4 GL 4x4, GL 4x2, and GLX 4x2. The top-spec Athlete 4x4 exclusively uses a six-speed automatic, while the other variants that are available with an automatic gearbox are the GLS 4x2 and the GLX 4x2. 

The only main variant that doesn’t have a 4x4 version is the GLS 4x2. On the flip side, the Athlete lacks a 4x2 version. Only the GLX and GL trims both come with 4x4 and 4x2 versions. 

There are also several driving features exclusive to the Athlete. These are the Super Select 4WD-II and its seven drive modes. The other trims lack a drive mode selector, while the non-Athlete trims that do have 4x4 use the simpler Easy Select 4WD. 

Only the Triton Athlete comes with the Super Select 4WD-II system

To compare, both systems have 4x2 high, 4x4 high, and 4x4 high with a locked center differential. The Super Select, however, features a 4x4 low with a locked center differential which is useful for hardcore off-roading activities such as rock crawling. 

With regards to the seven driving modes of the Athlete, these are normal, eco, gravel, snow, mud, sand, and rock. Interestingly, Mitsubishi added “snow” despite being non-existent in the Philippine setting. 

Regarding suspension systems, the Triton’s variants all use a front wishbone with coil springs for the front and leaf springs for the rear. Braking power is provided for all variants by front ventilated disc brakes and rear drum brakes. 

Mitsubishi Triton Variants: Price

Mitsubishi Triton Variants: Conclusion

Choosing the right Triton to buy will largely depend on what you’re going to use it for. For those buyers looking for a no-holds-barred off-road truck, then the Athlete 4x4 AT is for you. It is the only trim with Super Select 4WD-II, after all. Plus, it gets more in the way of safety and convenience features so it’ll also fit the bill as a plush daily. 

Those who are looking for a no-nonsense hauler meanwhile, could just go for the simple GL 4x2 MT. There’s also the GL 4x4 MT if you need a logistics solution that can likewise handle mud, rough roads, and tough terrain. 

Triton Athlete from the rear

On the other end of the spectrum is the ideal daily driver that won’t break the bank that much. This will belong to the GLX 4x2 and GLS 4x2 trims. In particular, the GLS is well-equipped for comfort and safety but the GLX 4x2 isn’t as barebones as the entry-level GL. The GLX 4x4 likewise exists for buyers who want a more comfortable option than the entry-level GL. 

For serious buyers though, one should visit the nearest Mitsubishi dealership for a test drive. Nothing beats first-hand experience with a vehicle you’re looking to buy.

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