The Australian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP) has given the next-generation 2024 Mitsubishi Triton a five-star safety rating. The car safety organization bestowed this to the pickup truck model after putting it through a battery of stringent tests.
ANCAP safety & crash testing a Mitsubishi Triton
For adult occupant protection (AOP), ANCAP gave the Mitsubishi-made truck a rating of 86 percent, which is equivalent to 34.64 out of 40 points. It was noted that the Triton provided good protection to its driver and front passenger for the frontal offset, side impact, and oblique pole tests.
For the child occupant protection (COP) test, the truck fared even better with an 89 percent rating, or 44.03 out of 49 points. It provided good protection for the child-sized crash dummies, though it was noted that child restraints (child seats) shouldn’t be installed on the second-row center position as it lacked top tether anchors.
Triton frontal offset test at 50 km/h
Concerning vulnerable road user protection, the Triton received 74 percent or a score of 47.01 out of 63. According to ANCAP, the truck had a mix of good and adequate protection to the head of a struck pedestrian. It did, however, return poor results when the pedestrian dummy struck its windshield pillars and the front edge of its hood.
On top of that, the Triton’s automatic emergency braking (AEB) system was also able to return good performance by being able to mitigate forward collisions with pedestrians and cyclists.
The lowest rating out of all the categories for the 2024 Triton went to the safety assist at 70 percent or 12.75 out of 18 points. This mainly concerned the truck’s advanced driver assist systems (ADAS) like its lane keep assist, blind spot monitoring, and AEB, among others. The truck’s weak spot when it came to this category is its poor AEB collision mitigation during crossing scenarios (t-bone crashes).
Triton side impact test at 60 km/h
Of note, the ANCAP crash test results for AOP and COP may likewise apply to all Philippine-spec 2024 Mitsubishi Triton variants. Then again, some aspects of ANCAP’s pedestrian protection tests (AEB detection for pedestrians) and the safety assist results may be limited to the Athlete 4x4 AT and the GLS 4x2 AT only. That’s because these are the only two locally available trims that come with an ADAS suite.
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Know more about Mitsubishi Triton 2024
The 2024 Mitsubishi Triton is a pickup truck for the Philippine market. It is the next-gen iteration model replacing the old Mitsubishi Strada.
In the Philippine market, the Triton has a total of seven available variants. There’s the GL 4x2 MT, GLX 4x2 MT, GLX 4x2 AT, GLS 4x2 AT, GL 4x4 MT, GLX 4x4 MT, and the Athlete 4x4 AT. The price range for these trims starts at Php 1,134,000 for the entry-level GL 4x2 AT. The top-spec Athlete variant meanwhile, retails at Php 1,959,000.
There are two available versions of the Triton’s 2.4-liter turbodiesel engine. For the non-athlete trims, the engine as mentioned earlier can make up to 180 horsepower and 430 Nm of torque. The Athlete meanwhile, gets a more powerful tune at 201 horsepower and 470 Nm of torque.
Depending on the variant, the Triton either comes with a six-speed automatic transmission or a six-speed manual transmission. Likewise present is a 4x4 drivetrain and a 4x2 drivetrain.
Size-wise, the Triton at its largest is 5,360mm long, 1,930mm wide, and 1,815mm in height. The top-spec model also has a total of 222mm of ground clearance.
Locally, the Philippine-spec 2024 Mitsubishi Triton competes against the Toyota Hilux, Isuzu D-Max, Nissan Navara, Mazda BT-50, Ford Ranger, and Foton Thunder, among others.
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Mitsubishi Triton Launch
The 2024 Mitsubishi Triton was officially launched for the Philippine market in January 2024. It enters the local scene with seven different variants. At launch, its suggested retail price ranges from Php 1,134,000 to Php 1,909,000.
Mitsubishi Triton Exterior
On the outside, the 2024 Triton sports a commanding design that mostly employs straight lines. Up front, it gets LED daytime running lamps, LED headlamps, and LED front fog lamps. At the bottom of the front fascia meanwhile, is a metallic black bumper with grey accents.
Over to the side, this Mitsubishi-made pickup truck features a set of 18-inch or 16-inch wheels. The top-spec model is fitted with power-folding side mirrors, side steps, a sports bar, and roof rails.
The rear of the higher-spec versions, in turn, are kitted out with a tailgate lock, a bedliner, as well as LED taillights.
Mitsubishi Triton Interior
Step inside the 2024 Triton and you’ll be greeted by an interior with space enough for five occupants. Most of its cabin surfaces are clad in soft-touch materials and polished trim pieces.
For the driver, the higher variants get a leather-wrapped steering wheel, a power-adjustable driver’s seat, a push-to-start button, a sizable seven-inch digital driver’s display, and drive mode selector, and a dial control for the Super Select 4WD-II system.
Interior cooling for top-spec trims is provided by an automatic climate control system. Seats, including the ones in the rear, are clad in leather. The rear cabin likewise gets a folding armrest with cup holders.
Technology & Safety Features
Handling onboard entertainment for the 2024 Triton’s higher-spec trims is a nine-inch touchscreen display. This screen features wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. It is linked to a six-piece speaker system. Charging is likewise made easy thanks to a wireless charging pad, though the truck still has two Type A and two Type C USB ports.
Handling safety for the top-spec Triton Athlete is a wide array of advanced driver-assist features. This includes adaptive cruise control, blind-spot detection, lane change assist, automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection and junction functionality, automatic high beams, and a 360-degree view camera, among others.
Those advanced safety bits are supported by active yaw control, anti-lock braking, stability control, ISOFIX child seat anchors, hill-start assist, hill-descent control, parking sensors, trailer stability assist, etc.
Platform & Chassis
The 2024 Triton retains a ladder-frame chassis. For ride comfort, on-road, as well as off-road stability, it uses a wishbone front suspension and a leaf spring-type rear suspension. Braking for this truck model is provided by front disc brakes and rear drum brakes.
Engine & Drivetrain
Propelling the 2024 Mitsubishi Triton is the 2.4-liter 4N16 turbodiesel engine. For the Athlete variant, this four-banger can deliver 201 horsepower and 470 Nm of torque. Other variants meanwhile, get a more sedate tune of 180 horsepower and 430 Nm of torque.
For transmissions, the Triton is available with a six-speed automatic or a six-speed manual. Likewise available for the model are 4x4 and 4x2 drivetrains. Only the top-spec Athlete comes with the Super Select 4WD-II system, but all three 4x4 variants get locking differentials. Other 4x4 trims like the GLX 4x4 and GL 4x4 have Easy Select 4WD.
The 2024 Mitsubishi Triton holds up against its biggest rivals in terms of sheer engine output. In fact, it now joins the Ford Ranger and the Toyota Hilux in the 200-hp club. The next-gen Mitsubishi also has a wealth of onboard amenities and safety technologies, making it one of the more comfortable off-road-capable rigs in the market right now.
Mitsubishi Triton Pros & Cons
Pros
- Well-equipped
- Neatly arranged interior
- Comprehensive safety equipment
- Peppy turbodiesel engine
- Stylish looks
- Spacious
Cons
- The cargo bed could use a 12-volt outlet.
Mitsubishi Triton 2024 Price List
| Variants | Price |
|---|---|
| Mitsubishi Triton 2.4 GL 4x2 MT | ₱1,134,000 |
| Mitsubishi Triton 2.4 GL 4x4 MT | ₱1,157,000 |
| Mitsubishi Triton 2.4 GLX 4x2 MT | ₱1,311,000 |
| Mitsubishi Triton 2.4 GLX 4x2 AT | ₱1,383,000 |
| Mitsubishi Triton 2.4 GLX 4x4 MT | ₱1,561,000 |
| Mitsubishi Triton 2.4 GLS 4x2 AT | ₱1,582,000 |
| Mitsubishi Triton 2.4 Athlete 4x4 AT | ₱1,909,000 |
₱ 1,134,000 - ₱ 1,909,000
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