You skipped over the Super Select II 4wd system, the biggest advantage of the Triton. Allowing 4wd on high traction surfaces is something the other mainstream utes can't do. It shines in this area.
@@williambuschmann6152 i beg to differ. i use mine a lot when it's raining hard and the roads are slick. i have tested it on wet city roads when i stand on the gas midway around a corner, being a rear wheel drive, the back comes out and i can drift the corner, in all wheel drive its very difficult to get the back out in the same conditions. makes a huge difference. and it is not "all time 4x4", you activate it when you want it.
What about ice road conditions William. That black ice is deadly and I think people would chose safety over a bit of wear and tear that can’t be measured.
@@ReDriven it 100% will, the amount of vehicles that dont even have a users review after say a year they either say they've had it for 5 years and have made it theirs(mods and repairs and such) or someone that got it a few weeks ago and is still frothing having a new used car
@@FJaypewpew Exactly mate. It seemed strange that the vast majority of car purchases are used cars between 3 to 7 years old yet no one was properly reviewing cars of that age (and older) in an entertaining and engaging way. Hence why we started this. Hopefully it works!
I’ve had my 2017 GLS from new, it now has nearly 100,000kms on the clock and has literally been everywhere in SE QLD including Fraser Island a few times. Absolutely zero issues. Had provent catch can from new, outback armour suspension, upgraded UCA’s, 265/70/17 Wildpeaks and some stainless bash plates. It goes everywhere. My only complaint is that it lacks that low down torque when towing the camper trailer. But, a decent tune will solve that and give it a bit extra oomph. I paid $37,500 for mine, had $55,000 to spend but honestly could not justify going for a Ranger or Hilux as there was literally zero difference, other than a rear locker. Cracking ute that I’ll keep until it dies!
Hey Paul. does adding any of those mods, most of all catch can, impact the warranty?? I know that the 10 year warranty has some particular stipulations around servicing so wondering if they get funny about mods as well. Cheers!
@@beau_de_jour I believe what he’s saying is he had $55k to spend but opted on only spending $37.5 of that on a triton as he couldn’t justify spending all of it on a hilux or Ranger
My father owns a 2016 Mitsubishi L200 sportero (what triton is called in Sri Lanka) it's now coming close to the 200,000km mark and it's still running like it's brand new... love this machine❤
I have had 4 tritons. My first was a 1980 single cab ute, then a 1990 dual cab ute , then into the 4wd versions an MN 2010 GLX , an now just bought a MR GSR. Overall, for reliability . As good as any. Price wise -excellent value. 4WD wise -I have been everywhere I have wanted to go - Simpson Desert, Beach Driving, mud, etc Comfort - great. Towing - no dramas, with boat, and camper 1200 kg. The MR is my first auto , smooth shifts. Lots more safety features Why spend 10 k more on a Ranger or Toyota when this excellent vehicle is an option? Not to mention the super select, brilliant! All wheel drive on the bitumen when weather is rubbish, much safer. So you get a great 4wd for at least 10k less than the most others-that’s a bull bar, suspension lift, tyres, tow bar, roof rack, canopy for the same price as a ranger or Toyota. No brainer!
As a MQ GLX Club Cab owner, I’m a big fan of these Tritons. Jack of all trades is a good description. Personally, the biggest shortcoming is a high (for a diesel) peak torque at 2500rpm. Can lag noticeably off the mark. Left foot brake (auto transmission), get revs over 1000, and the lag is gone. Realistically, that technique is very rarely needed. Point missed, which I didn’t know initially is the Triton DPF is in the engine bay, immediately behind the Turbo. This personally is a huge engineering win. It’s a high heat source (around 700 degrees C I believe when cleaning itself), that isn’t under the vehicle. The Triton has a shorter wheelbase than any other common dual cab, and an excellent turning circle. The trade off is the tow ball is further from the rear axle than any other Ute. This does affect towing stability, and many motoring journalists have quite rightly commented on this. Although rated to 3.1 tonne towing capacity, 2.5 tonne would be my limit. It’s comfortable, is quiet inside on the road, and has been totally reliable. Engine wise, I agree with the advice to fit a catch can.
Had my 2013 since new. 170000km's on the clock. To be honest I treat it like shit. Been everywhere, carried a lot...including tubs full of crusher dust and fill. Take it camping at great hidden away beach camps. These cars are great. Pretty stock except for bigger wheels and off road tyres. I've rusted out one ARB bull bar and replaced it but the triton is rock solid. It looks a bit rough but mechanically I have never had an issue with it. And I'm hard on cars. If it goes as good as it does after 10 years with me I'd buy one again tomorrow. Not that I will cause I'm not getting rid of this one. My wife keeps telling me to get a new dual cab. She has even released the funds but I'm not doing it. I'll keep this one. I did look at a 2022 model triton, even had 16k offered as a trade in on mine (crazy) but nope. Much cheaper to replace the engine and gearbox if they go, then spend 60k on a new car. And I love driving the triton. It is so comfortable. If....and when I do have to replace the old girl (ute. Not the wife.....well maybe...) I'll keep this one to do the work and take the dogs to the beach and I'll buy another triton hopefully. Just hoping the new 2023 onward models live up to the namesake.
I've had my 2013 mn glxr since new as well, not getting rid of it anytime soon. It has been amazing over the last 11 years. Love the giant rear window too. I've only put bigger AT tyres on and put an idrive (made a huge difference) in it. Love the MN triton.
I've had 3 tritons all 4x4 mh.. mk..v6 all done over 600k never let me down mn now club cab ex nsw forest commission .has been a good truck my mates hilux has stopped 3 times in 18months. O what a feeling Mitsubishi
2016 model, 140k - love it. Serviced every 10k, no rattles, no engine issues, a little road noise on ATs, great handling, awesome in soft sand, interior is always dusty, infotainment screen is not bright enough, piano black scratches real easy, love the full time 4wd, narrow body is awesome on tight bush tracks, seat covers for extra padding, window switch area gathers dirt, door seals a bit sticky, had loose door hinge bolts once, otherwise faultless. Great car
I bought a 2009 strada or triton in 2013 woth little over 60k kilometers. It is 4x4 n we lifted it for 35 tires about 5 years ago. It now has 138k kilometers n has had little problems but nothing major. The paint us is little dull in one small spot on hood but I do not take good care of it because I cannot. It has 3.2 diesel engine n runs great n makes a 7 hour one way trip once a month back n forth up to the mountains n we live in middle of rice field so it stays dirty in rainy season. Love my truck n b4 I moved here from US I never bought n e thing else but toyotas. From supra to celica gts to extended cab 4x4 with sun roof (the nicest toyota I had) to tacoma then FJ n highlander. Had great luck with them all but never kept one more than 5 years n now have had this strada for 8 years now n will have it longer. God Bless
Just got my 2018 GLX+ few weeks ago, after owning several Commodore Sports wagons. Loving it. Living in Adelaide hills I am surprised how much it loves been tossed in to the corner, and effortlessly pulls itself up the steepest incline. However thought it jittery as hell over bumps. Wacked a cheap set of drawers in the back (has a canopy) weighing 70kg and huge improvement. Seems to reduced is bouncing for want of a better word.
Good vid, I bought my MQ new in 2016, added a K&N air filter ,lift kit ,bigger tyres ,bull bar etc and have never been happier with a car. Decided against trading up as this thing still drives like new .Now service it myself as it is easy as, even brakes are easy to do. Great car love it.
Was after a new ute for a while. Could not justify the 70k price in nz for a new dmax xterrain. I stumbled across a gls recently 48000km for $42000 nzd I bought it because i wanted a basic 4x4. Dont regret it. Everything i want from a 4x4 and nothing i dont. Perfect. Super select 2 android auto nothing beeping at you everytime you drive it. Daily driving 600km a week more then comfortable on road with the occasional weekend light off roading. Absoloutely stoked and plenty of money left over for mods.
Wow totally impressed by your reviews. The detail provided is something missed by almost all other car reviewers, such details like the lights at night aren’t great. Things that people actually care about and really want to know prior to buying. Well done buddy
@@ReDriven can I make a suggestion if that’s ok. Can you please drive some of these cars in the wet and give an indication of what they are like. Currently looking to buy a dual cab and can’t decide. Things I look for in a car apart from safety is handling, braking distances in an emergency, driving lights at night is extremely important as I drive country roads. Comfort of seats as I do long drives. I can say I’ve driven the triton exceed with leather seats and it was by far the most uncomfortable seat I’ve ever sat on long distance. Any chance you will review a vw v6 amarok? Curious to find out about dpf issues if they are car or driver fault. Cheers
@@cheerscheers6042 Great suggestion but the only challenge with that is that we borrow these cars off friends and friends of friends so we only get limited time with the cars. Also, if it rains, we can't shoot the pieces to camera so we generally reschedule when it rains. However, I'll make a note to ask owners their impressions of how the cars handle in the wet. And 100% we will be shooting a V6 Amarok as soon as we can find one that fits what we need. We were offered one recently but it only had 30,000kms on it so not used enough to get a good idea of wear and tear over a longer period of time. Hopefully we'll find the right example to review soon mate. Great suggestions but!
Great review. Looked at all the dual cab Ute's on the market and ended up with the MR gls premium, you got it spot on when you said that it's the jack of all trades. Doesn't outshine any other ute in one particular area but does a lot of things very well.
I've got a limited edition mq triton, it's pretty much an outlander with a leather interior. It kicks ass. Turn off the traction control and the power delivery issues disappear.
I've had my manual triton since 2016 the issue with the manual is the 3rd gear pops out had a new one put in and did the same then they put a MR box in and its sorted, the warranty was an absolute no fuss Mitsubishi dealt with it very professionally and gave me a loan ute each time
They only pop out when you have a slight bit of hand weight on the stick when getting ready to shift to 4th. Keep your hand off it until the clutch is in and won't pop out at all. There is a limit to how quickly you can shift the gears ⚙️.
Been driving manual recently for work, biggest issue is lack of bottom end torque there is nothing under 2000rpm. Keep changing up to 3rd around 30-35kmh then back to 2nd as there isn't anything there. Found 40mkh is about right for 3rd and never use 4th in 50kmhr zone. Drove Hilux 3.0T manual regularly few years ago and don't remember having these issue, just better spread of power. Once hit power band then plenty of getup and go. With auto probably wouldn't notice the narrow powerband.
Have owned my MQ from new. This review confirms what I thought at purchase. A bargain, could not justify the extra 20k for a ranger/Amarok/Hilux. Great review. Have had no probs at all. Canopy fitted, roof racks(4) kayak carriers , rear draws and loads camping equip. I average 9.5L/100 , so pretty good considering. Agree the headlights are not as good as I thought they might be. I dont have a catch can, will go research it now...
I have had MQ16 GLS from New, great ute. Absolutely love it, have done 13200k's no problems so far. Fit a catch can from new & a idrive throttle control. Only problem is the cost of dealer servicing when you run out warranty, last service they charged me $900.
I got a brand new 2018 Black line with 0km 2 yrs ago and I've only done 15000kms. Love it and its now valued 7grand more now with Covid tax. catch can and pre fuel filter being fitted in about 2 weeks time
I own a 2016 MQ GLS. Some of the autos have 3rd gear issues. There's a ticket with Mitsubishi which will replace (used to replace D-tent) the gearbox under warranty if the issue is confirmed, although not a recall. Squeaky suspension is another known issue which they'll replace under warranty too. Towbar wiring recall and the standard airbag recall that a lot of cars had. My little niggles are a wobbly passenger seat and slow Bluetooth connectivity comparatively speaking. Great ute and would consider the MR as my next vehicle.
I have a 98 Mk triton with 375,000ks. It has a rural life, so far injector pump and injectors were done at 350,000 also clutch and bottom end main seals were done at the same time. Head replaced at 365,000 everything else except brakes, tyres and wheel bearings are original. With its reputation we bought the 2019 model dual cab
Bought a 2016 gls with 37000km on it in march this year...... First 4x4.....I put 30000km on it in about 3 mths before we were imprisoned, at least 40% off road. I'm talking hard core off road for about half of that. Never had an issue mechanically. Once you learn how to use the super select, low range and centre diff lock, it will outclass most in the rough stuff. Tight turning circle, great visibility, lighter weight, good traction control to name a few. Whacked on muddies, up 2 sizes, decent bullbar, winch, sports bar and uhf radio.......haven't found a place I can't go yet, and I've managed to wander into a few that came close to triggering a change of undies. Departure angle sucks but I ditched the factory towbar for an aftermarket one.......as good as any stock I've seen, even many modded ones. Bigger tyres can give an inch lift anyway. Can't recommend them enough. For what I paid I have spent about 6k to virtually bulletproof it and its still cheaper than any stock competitor. Only problems off road is no rear diff lock, though technique and line selection can overcome most obstacles. Always amusing when the 70 grand raptor comes to a standstill.....I usually don't wave on the way past, was never one for rubbing it in. Great review by the way, subscribed.
Ross, this is exactly the sort of comment we LOVE to see. Thanks so much for taking the time out to write it. And thanks for enjoying the video too! - AK
I’ve had a second hand 2016 model for 8 months and love it. It hasn’t got all the bells and whistles, but I actually like that. It has everything I need and would ever use, so it’s a 👍 from me.
I'm in my 50's and have been driving Toyota Landcruisers my whole life. Bought a brand new Triton 8 years ago. Best truck I've ever had. The motor is bullet proof.. 215km on the clock & still goes like the clappers.. Toyota is over priced in my opinion - you're paying for the name - A name established by the old HJ47's (which I owned new in the early 80's).. Triton is establishing it's reputation right now - in another 20 years they'll probably be paying too much for them as well.. so I'll switch again - if I'm still around - he,he,he..
My 2016 exceed has courtesy 1min lights to allow you to get inside in the dark. Simply turn your lights on once you shut off the engine and they will remain on for 1min and automatically turn off. Sometimes i stumbled upon and wasn't aware off. Great truck no problems.
2.5 4D56 turbo Diesel engine has a common over heating issue due to manufacturing defect. Mitsubishi didn’t recall all the triton and check and replace the engine block with the issue. What they did is a campaign to “cover it up” and delay the showing of the problem. I bought a 2nd hand mn triton(10yr old). And unluckily after 4 month the engine start over heating. I have an old 2005 triton Ute with 4g64 engine. Bought it at 10 year old with 150k on the clock. Now it is about 320k and 17 years old. It never missed a beat and other than normal wear and tear the engine is so reliable and that is why I trusted Mitsubishi and bought the mn triton. But it seems to me, Mitsubishi was doing the same thing as what takata air bag did by covering up the issue instead of correcting them properly. So if you are thinking of buying a second hand triton with 4d56 engine, be careful.
Bought one here in South Africa and coming from the older 2009 Triton the tech for me was mind blowing. Also the motor is really refined compared to my 100kw 2.5 LP unit. I havent done any real off roading yet but I suspect my old vehicles approach and departure angles were way better.
Getting one as my first car, excited. The Mitsubishi Triton GLX or a 2016 EXCEEDedit: got the 2016 Exceed, today, Sunday 9/6/2024. Loving it so far, it has 164,000kms on it runs good.. looks brand new from the outside. Out standing leather seats and Features. Heated Seats….. all for just under 26k($25570)
Its worth getting the inlet manifold cleaned out and egr delete plus the ecu tune for more power, i did to my 2017 mq gls for $2700 and its allround much better and is not slow anymore
For future reference, off-road tyres will add an extra litre/hundred kays or two, and if the new tyres have a larger diameter (usually the case with most A/T or M/T tyres fitted to get the most benefit off-road), that increase will throw out the trip computer since it will be reading inaccurate distance measurements, to the detriment of the displayed figures. The only way to accurately measure fuel over distance is to get a GPS distance travelled from the last fill to the next fill. The fuel used over that distance will give you the accurate litres per km. The Triton really is underrated. It's the best trusted value proposition in that segment.
Re tyre radius, when I first purchased my 2018 MQ Exceed demo, with factory 17in alloys, It had the slowest speedometer of any car I had owned, when compared to my Garmin GPS. It was even slow at 60 kph ! The onboard calculated fuel burn was in the high 8's ( The vast majority of my usage is highway driving ) I put a set of Ballistic 20" alloys and a set of Monsta A/T's and the speedo immediately matched my GPS. The fuel burn now averages high 9's- low 10's, which I believe is accurate, and my odometer also matches my GPS.
My triton MQ is now 207k. Still perfect condition and no complaint except the brake master which failed all of the sudden (triton was 198K that time). But actually, I suspected that it was problem when my triton was only 20k. There when I failed to stop suddenly and hit a car who stopped on yellow light. I did not taught about it. Honestly, this ute never gives me a headache.
Just got a MY17 Exceed. Love it. Will be installing a catch can after seeing this review though. Agree with the headlights though, mine came with a led bar so that helps.
I think you missed that old mates MN is prone to engine failure due to a casting issue... Ive got an ML 3.2D pov pack single cab and consider it the best work ute ive ever had
This review sold me on buying a used 17 Triton with very low kms I recently found on the market. The value is second to none and I couldn’t be happier. 🤙🏼
Had a 2017 gls and now a 2021 gls and wouldn’t have anything else now. Diesel in the tank and air in the tyres is all I’ve done. Goes to Fraser, Bribie, Moreton and double island haven’t been bogged once. But yeah if you want your best mate to touch your length for you go ahead and buy a Toyota 👍
Have that belt squeel so will look into turbo gasket. Other issue I had was some shuddering taking off with a load in tray. Mitsubishi changed out tailshaft assembly
I have owned an MN, MQ and now own an MR (6 speed auto) towed my speedway car with all 3 which is Probably around 2 and a half tons. The MN was a bit saggy in the rear though. I love them, my family have all got rangers and BT-50, you should have seen the look on there faces when I first came home in a Triton, they though I was out of my mind but after many years I think they have realized that they are actually brilliant cars but some are to stubborn to admit it lol with the MR we recently did a trip and I managed to get the average fuel down to 8.2L per 100 and about 890km range (I understand they're not 100% accurate) the top of my RTT was sitting slightly above the roof line and the roads were smooth with no wind hah so then I did believe it could have got down to 7.5L without the RTT but I do have a sixth gear haha
I have an older gen 2008 Triton and so far my 2015 Mazda BT-50 has broken down many more times and more seriously than my Triton. The Triton is a beast.
really? im the opposite. i own a 2015 bt 50 and have had 0 issues with it. im looking at tradingn it in for a triton, but everyone is giving me crap about it. so im trying to work out why. 10-15k less than others and 10 year warranty, be silly to not look at it.
Just come across re driven Chanel very impressed well presented and like most people I'm interested in a vehicle on how it ages not just when it's new .I've just subscribed and liked 👍
Thought the fuel economy was 7.6 not 7? Good review. More praise needed for Super Select II, one of few that offers 2H and 4H on any surface which is a safety feature and means its a true 4x4. Inferior massey ferguson systems like Isuzu can only use 4x4 H on virtually sand!
Like most reviews, you failed to elaborate on the importance of the Triton,s Super Select safety feature. The ability to drive on hard surfaces in 4WD is a stand out feature in icy or wet roads, particularly when a less experienced driver are behind the wheel!!
Yes you completely glossed over the single biggest advantage which is the full time 4WD mode super select II. Nothing is worse than trying to reverse a Ute on wet grass spinning and embarrassing itself, even driving in slippery wet conditions on bitumen the 4H mode works perfect with Lancer Evo levels of grip in the wet! It’s the Amarok that also offers full time 4WD.
I know. Late reply. I have 2016 /17 upgrade exceed. 125km. Towed 2.8 ton loaded caravan for 20k. Mech. It's brilliant. Still no probs. No catch can.. No suspension upgrades but due now. Yes HID lighting is not good so upgraded with a quality light bar. Extended range fuel tank..Just as good econonomy as my mates Ranger..and the6 have had numerous engine seal problems. Best investment ever. Just keep it serviced. I will never trade her in.
I had this in mine. There was a voluntary recall on it, bushes were installed free of charge by the dealer and no squeaks ever since. Perhaps take it into the dealer and see what they can do for you. 👍
Can you do the 2nd gen mk triton doesn’t seem to be a very known triton to have lots of videos on thinking about getting a dual cab one but the 4x2 non lifted etc
Theres an issue with an incorrectly fitted intercooler outlet hose being cut by the powerr steering hose retaining clips. New inatall QC issue as it happened at very low km
I just bought a Triton ,a 2019 MR MY20GLS with only 21k on the clock Logbooks are ok also no towbar so that is good. It does have a catch can fitted which is not standard. The thing you can never know is has it been dyno tuned . I think this one is bog standard
2017 GLX manual. First gear so tall it struggled to tow anything up a slight incline from a standing start. Mate with an auto towed like a dream. Other than that one thing (which was a huge thing and the sole reason I sold it after 2 1/2 years) it was OK every where. Off road, OK, round town, OK, highway, you get the picture.
@@bp6837 Tuning would only add to the hell the clutch goes through trying to take off whilst towing. The engineers dropped the ball for my old model. The auto worked fine with the same engine.
Had 2 tritons as work cars that I also took off-road, just a great all round Ute nothing ever went wrong not like the PX Ranger I had before them. Now I have a my21 dmax it’s awesome but honestly if I had to have my old tritons back I wouldn’t complain.
@@ReDriven yeah got the ls m model massive wait on the xterrain, interior is very nice heaps of storage and the most cup holders I have ever seen lol. Drives nice like all the other 4x4’s but the main thing I have noticed is the torque at all rpms is great. Time will tell haven’t got enough kms on it yet or put it through any tough stuff. The driver lane assist is great saves fatigue on longer trips but does like to take you over the centre white line quite often
Would you please do a test On a 2015 MN Diesel Triton . It's a base model manual. Mine has done 70,000 kilometres to date.lhad to have new injectors installed at a cost of $4,500.00.My Mechanic told me I was using to much fuel additive was the reason. Thankyou. Would be much appreciated.
Good review, but i have a few niggles. Down on power? Pretty sure it has the fastest 0-100kmh time out of all utes from its generation. P-Drive TV showed this. You didn't talk about the super select 2 gearbox and the fact the Triton is the only 4wd ute you can drive in fulltime 4h on road (GLS and Exceed only). The steering is reach adjustable.
G'Day Michael. Totally understandable niggles mate. I should have made it more clear mentioning the power. I meant when compared to other cars and SUVs so apologies for that. And yep, failed to mention how awesome Super Select 2 is. I even wrote it on the script but stuffed up on the day and missed that whole section of dialogue, again my apologies for that. Totally my stuff up there. And we cut the steering reach bit from the edit as the audio stuffed up. Really appreciate you watching and commenting and we love the constructive criticism. I'll do my best to improve for next time. - AK
@@ReDriven I should commend you for the quality of the content given the channel size though. You're doing great work and will only get better! Keep it up.
Can you do a used ASX/Outlander Sport? Is it available in your area? The pre facelifted 2015s are good looking IMOO. Wonder how those age well. Hope you can review them.
What are they like for towing ? I regularly tow 1850-1900kg (1250kg trailer, 650kg steer/cow) and on downhill dual carriage ways my Hilux has stability issues. The L200, which i am considering, looks longer. Is towing stability an issue, especially on sweeping downhill roads ?
I’ve had one of these, it was very slow and extremely bouncy on rough roads, but it was ok, only get the minimum gls but they don’t call them Shitons for nothing
Can you send me one to test? Must have 33inch wheels, mt's BF GOODRICH. Roo bar, winch, snorkel, decent bash plates, 4 X diff breathers etc. Tickle the turbo for torque.LED headlights and LED spotlights. 2 door if available.Auto. Drop sides. Great stereo, GPS. 2 way radio.4 X Maxtraxs. Side bars etc. Rear Bar. Gun rack/safe. Catch can, fuel filter. Live axle on front. Diff Lockers, front and rear.
Reading through the cheat sheet page I noticed you have listed all of the manual models to be rear wheel drive which has to be a typo as I was sure I looked at some that were manual with four wheel drive. Is this correct?
in borneo these things are like disposable goods because they use it at coal mine for a year or two with no maintenance and its basically rubbish at that point
I have owned a 2018 blackline edition since new, I have to say it has served me well. Hasn't missed a beat, and yes while it is down a bit power compared to others (132kw) it is lighter, so that makes up for it in the bigger scheme of things, and you can always get it tuned for more poke. Also the backline comes with steering wheel shift paddles, that combined with rear diff lock makes for some fun driving.
I have owned a 2017 MQ GLX+ for 18 months. Two issues. Would you be able to explain why an oil catch can should be added? Also, the only problem I have had is just a couple of days ago the audio display screen suddenly stopped working. The LED lights on the buttons still work so it's still powered but the screen is totally blank. Would you have any ideas on the cause of this problem?
Had one 2017 model great Ute but seats fell apart and not very comfortable after a trip up the coast (few hours behind the wheel). But overall I liked it and would get another one.
I owned a triton, loved it, but the red paint was absolute rubbish. It would powder off on your finger, an easy thing to test. Also the turbo lag is downright scarily bad around town especially.
Great review, always great to hear it from guys who know. Re the catch can, I fitted one at 40k will I have to worry about what's already in the intake? Should I clean it, use a cleaner spray?
Along with Super Select II, completely dismissed the fact that irs lighter than its competition which forfeits the lower torque output. I really like the channel but makes you wonder what thwyre leaving out of other reviews. Quality control needed here it seems.
@@ReDriven fair enough. Like I said, you guys are probably my favourite car reviewers. And yeah, probably a bit harsh on my end. Just a bit sick of the Triton getting the rough end of the stick when it screams value - especially given its the only "true" 4WD platform out there i.e. doesn't have an archaic 4WD system like every other ute.
No all good! And thank you for the kind words. In fact we have this video on our mind every time we do a 4x4. From the Triton video we quickly worked out any gaps in the info will be quickly pointed out 😂 Thanks for watching!
Thanks so much mate. Yep, it's on the cards. We actually had one locked in weeks ago and the owner was offered a deal he couldn't refuse and sold it before we could shoot it. We're in the process of hunting an appropriate one down for a future vid.
You skipped over the Super Select II 4wd system, the biggest advantage of the Triton. Allowing 4wd on high traction surfaces is something the other mainstream utes can't do. It shines in this area.
Yep, 100% mate. Sorry about that, I dropped the ball there. Won't happen again. - AK
all time 4x4 is over rated. more wear and tear for no reason. you dont need all time 4x4 to drive ashphalt.
@@williambuschmann6152 i beg to differ. i use mine a lot when it's raining hard and the roads are slick. i have tested it on wet city roads when i stand on the gas midway around a corner, being a rear wheel drive, the back comes out and i can drift the corner, in all wheel drive its very difficult to get the back out in the same conditions. makes a huge difference. and it is not "all time 4x4", you activate it when you want it.
@@kingnick4884 Exactly correct.
What about ice road conditions William. That black ice is deadly and I think people would chose safety over a bit of wear and tear that can’t be measured.
I am impressed by the professionalism of this channel despite the low subscriber count.
Oh cheers Henry. Hopefully that subscriber count keeps growing. Feel free to share what we're doing, we'd appreciate it so much.
@@ReDriven it 100% will, the amount of vehicles that dont even have a users review after say a year
they either say they've had it for 5 years and have made it theirs(mods and repairs and such) or someone that got it a few weeks ago and is still frothing having a new used car
@@FJaypewpew Exactly mate. It seemed strange that the vast majority of car purchases are used cars between 3 to 7 years old yet no one was properly reviewing cars of that age (and older) in an entertaining and engaging way. Hence why we started this. Hopefully it works!
Exactly
I’ve had my 2017 GLS from new, it now has nearly 100,000kms on the clock and has literally been everywhere in SE QLD including Fraser Island a few times. Absolutely zero issues. Had provent catch can from new, outback armour suspension, upgraded UCA’s, 265/70/17 Wildpeaks and some stainless bash plates. It goes everywhere. My only complaint is that it lacks that low down torque when towing the camper trailer. But, a decent tune will solve that and give it a bit extra oomph. I paid $37,500 for mine, had $55,000 to spend but honestly could not justify going for a Ranger or Hilux as there was literally zero difference, other than a rear locker. Cracking ute that I’ll keep until it dies!
Hey Paul. does adding any of those mods, most of all catch can, impact the warranty?? I know that the 10 year warranty has some particular stipulations around servicing so wondering if they get funny about mods as well.
Cheers!
you did spend 55k on mods in a triton?
@@beau_de_jour I believe what he’s saying is he had $55k to spend but opted on only spending $37.5 of that on a triton as he couldn’t justify spending all of it on a hilux or Ranger
My father owns a 2016 Mitsubishi L200 sportero (what triton is called in Sri Lanka) it's now coming close to the 200,000km mark and it's still running like it's brand new... love this machine❤
I have had 4 tritons. My first was a 1980 single cab ute, then a 1990 dual cab ute , then into the 4wd versions an MN 2010 GLX , an now just bought a MR GSR.
Overall, for reliability . As good as any.
Price wise -excellent value.
4WD wise -I have been everywhere I have wanted to go - Simpson Desert, Beach Driving, mud, etc
Comfort - great.
Towing - no dramas, with boat, and camper 1200 kg.
The MR is my first auto , smooth shifts. Lots more safety features
Why spend 10 k more on a Ranger or Toyota when this excellent vehicle is an option?
Not to mention the super select, brilliant! All wheel drive on the bitumen when weather is rubbish, much safer.
So you get a great 4wd for at least 10k less than the most others-that’s a bull bar, suspension lift, tyres, tow bar, roof rack, canopy for the same price as a ranger or Toyota.
No brainer!
As a MQ GLX Club Cab owner, I’m a big fan of these Tritons. Jack of all trades is a good description. Personally, the biggest shortcoming is a high (for a diesel) peak torque at 2500rpm. Can lag noticeably off the mark. Left foot brake (auto transmission), get revs over 1000, and the lag is gone. Realistically, that technique is very rarely needed. Point missed, which I didn’t know initially is the Triton DPF is in the engine bay, immediately behind the Turbo. This personally is a huge engineering win. It’s a high heat source (around 700 degrees C I believe when cleaning itself), that isn’t under the vehicle. The Triton has a shorter wheelbase than any other common dual cab, and an excellent turning circle. The trade off is the tow ball is further from the rear axle than any other Ute. This does affect towing stability, and many motoring journalists have quite rightly commented on this. Although rated to 3.1 tonne towing capacity, 2.5 tonne would be my limit. It’s comfortable, is quiet inside on the road, and has been totally reliable. Engine wise, I agree with the advice to fit a catch can.
Had my 2013 since new. 170000km's on the clock. To be honest I treat it like shit. Been everywhere, carried a lot...including tubs full of crusher dust and fill. Take it camping at great hidden away beach camps. These cars are great. Pretty stock except for bigger wheels and off road tyres. I've rusted out one ARB bull bar and replaced it but the triton is rock solid. It looks a bit rough but mechanically I have never had an issue with it. And I'm hard on cars. If it goes as good as it does after 10 years with me I'd buy one again tomorrow. Not that I will cause I'm not getting rid of this one. My wife keeps telling me to get a new dual cab. She has even released the funds but I'm not doing it. I'll keep this one. I did look at a 2022 model triton, even had 16k offered as a trade in on mine (crazy) but nope. Much cheaper to replace the engine and gearbox if they go, then spend 60k on a new car. And I love driving the triton. It is so comfortable. If....and when I do have to replace the old girl (ute. Not the wife.....well maybe...) I'll keep this one to do the work and take the dogs to the beach and I'll buy another triton hopefully. Just hoping the new 2023 onward models live up to the namesake.
I've had my 2013 mn glxr since new as well, not getting rid of it anytime soon. It has been amazing over the last 11 years. Love the giant rear window too. I've only put bigger AT tyres on and put an idrive (made a huge difference) in it. Love the MN triton.
I've had 3 tritons all 4x4 mh.. mk..v6 all done over 600k never let me down mn now club cab ex nsw forest commission .has been a good truck my mates hilux has stopped 3 times in 18months. O what a feeling Mitsubishi
I’ve owned Hilux and Triton and the Triton is hands down the superior vehicle especially for power and off-road capabilities
@Coastal Drifters mine is a 2014
2016 model, 140k - love it. Serviced every 10k, no rattles, no engine issues, a little road noise on ATs, great handling, awesome in soft sand, interior is always dusty, infotainment screen is not bright enough, piano black scratches real easy, love the full time 4wd, narrow body is awesome on tight bush tracks, seat covers for extra padding, window switch area gathers dirt, door seals a bit sticky, had loose door hinge bolts once, otherwise faultless. Great car
I bought a 2009 strada or triton in 2013 woth little over 60k kilometers. It is 4x4 n we lifted it for 35 tires about 5 years ago. It now has 138k kilometers n has had little problems but nothing major. The paint us is little dull in one small spot on hood but I do not take good care of it because I cannot. It has 3.2 diesel engine n runs great n makes a 7 hour one way trip once a month back n forth up to the mountains n we live in middle of rice field so it stays dirty in rainy season. Love my truck n b4 I moved here from US I never bought n e thing else but toyotas. From supra to celica gts to extended cab 4x4 with sun roof (the nicest toyota I had) to tacoma then FJ n highlander. Had great luck with them all but never kept one more than 5 years n now have had this strada for 8 years now n will have it longer. God Bless
Just got my 2018 GLX+ few weeks ago, after owning several Commodore Sports wagons. Loving it. Living in Adelaide hills I am surprised how much it loves been tossed in to the corner, and effortlessly pulls itself up the steepest incline. However thought it jittery as hell over bumps. Wacked a cheap set of drawers in the back (has a canopy) weighing 70kg and huge improvement. Seems to reduced is bouncing for want of a better word.
Good vid, I bought my MQ new in 2016, added a K&N air filter ,lift kit ,bigger tyres ,bull bar etc and have never been happier with a car. Decided against trading up as this thing still drives like new .Now service it myself as it is easy as, even brakes are easy to do. Great car love it.
Was after a new ute for a while. Could not justify the 70k price in nz for a new dmax xterrain. I stumbled across a gls recently 48000km for $42000 nzd I bought it because i wanted a basic 4x4. Dont regret it. Everything i want from a 4x4 and nothing i dont. Perfect. Super select 2 android auto nothing beeping at you everytime you drive it. Daily driving 600km a week more then comfortable on road with the occasional weekend light off roading. Absoloutely stoked and plenty of money left over for mods.
Wow totally impressed by your reviews. The detail provided is something missed by almost all other car reviewers, such details like the lights at night aren’t great. Things that people actually care about and really want to know prior to buying. Well done buddy
Oh mate thanks so much!
@@ReDriven can I make a suggestion if that’s ok. Can you please drive some of these cars in the wet and give an indication of what they are like.
Currently looking to buy a dual cab and can’t decide.
Things I look for in a car apart from safety is handling, braking distances in an emergency, driving lights at night is extremely important as I drive country roads.
Comfort of seats as I do long drives. I can say I’ve driven the triton exceed with leather seats and it was by far the most uncomfortable seat I’ve ever sat on long distance.
Any chance you will review a vw v6 amarok? Curious to find out about dpf issues if they are car or driver fault. Cheers
@@cheerscheers6042 Great suggestion but the only challenge with that is that we borrow these cars off friends and friends of friends so we only get limited time with the cars. Also, if it rains, we can't shoot the pieces to camera so we generally reschedule when it rains.
However, I'll make a note to ask owners their impressions of how the cars handle in the wet.
And 100% we will be shooting a V6 Amarok as soon as we can find one that fits what we need. We were offered one recently but it only had 30,000kms on it so not used enough to get a good idea of wear and tear over a longer period of time. Hopefully we'll find the right example to review soon mate.
Great suggestions but!
Great review. Looked at all the dual cab Ute's on the market and ended up with the MR gls premium, you got it spot on when you said that it's the jack of all trades. Doesn't outshine any other ute in one particular area but does a lot of things very well.
I've got a limited edition mq triton, it's pretty much an outlander with a leather interior. It kicks ass. Turn off the traction control and the power delivery issues disappear.
I've had my manual triton since 2016 the issue with the manual is the 3rd gear pops out had a new one put in and did the same then they put a MR box in and its sorted, the warranty was an absolute no fuss Mitsubishi dealt with it very professionally and gave me a loan ute each time
They only pop out when you have a slight bit of hand weight on the stick when getting ready to shift to 4th.
Keep your hand off it until the clutch is in and won't pop out at all. There is a limit to how quickly you can shift the gears ⚙️.
Been driving manual recently for work, biggest issue is lack of bottom end torque there is nothing under 2000rpm. Keep changing up to 3rd around 30-35kmh then back to 2nd as there isn't anything there. Found 40mkh is about right for 3rd and never use 4th in 50kmhr zone. Drove Hilux 3.0T manual regularly few years ago and don't remember having these issue, just better spread of power.
Once hit power band then plenty of getup and go.
With auto probably wouldn't notice the narrow powerband.
Have owned my MQ from new. This review confirms what I thought at purchase. A bargain, could not justify the extra 20k for a ranger/Amarok/Hilux. Great review. Have had no probs at all. Canopy fitted, roof racks(4) kayak carriers , rear draws and loads camping equip. I average 9.5L/100 , so pretty good considering. Agree the headlights are not as good as I thought they might be. I dont have a catch can, will go research it now...
I have had MQ16 GLS from New, great ute. Absolutely love it, have done 13200k's no problems so far. Fit a catch can from new & a idrive throttle control. Only problem is the cost of dealer servicing when you run out warranty, last service they charged me $900.
I got a brand new 2018 Black line with 0km 2 yrs ago and I've only done 15000kms. Love it and its now valued 7grand more now with Covid tax. catch can and pre fuel filter being fitted in about 2 weeks time
I own a 2016 MQ GLS.
Some of the autos have 3rd gear issues. There's a ticket with Mitsubishi which will replace (used to replace D-tent) the gearbox under warranty if the issue is confirmed, although not a recall. Squeaky suspension is another known issue which they'll replace under warranty too. Towbar wiring recall and the standard airbag recall that a lot of cars had. My little niggles are a wobbly passenger seat and slow Bluetooth connectivity comparatively speaking.
Great ute and would consider the MR as my next vehicle.
only manuals have the 3rd gear issues
I have a 98 Mk triton with 375,000ks. It has a rural life, so far injector pump and injectors were done at 350,000 also clutch and bottom end main seals were done at the same time. Head replaced at 365,000 everything else except brakes, tyres and wheel bearings are original. With its reputation we bought the 2019 model dual cab
My triton has been very reliable. I brought it 12 years ago and I’m still driving it today.
I highly recommend it . 👍🏼
Bought a 2016 gls with 37000km on it in march this year......
First 4x4.....I put 30000km on it in about 3 mths before we were imprisoned, at least 40% off road. I'm talking hard core off road for about half of that. Never had an issue mechanically. Once you learn how to use the super select, low range and centre diff lock, it will outclass most in the rough stuff. Tight turning circle, great visibility, lighter weight, good traction control to name a few.
Whacked on muddies, up 2 sizes, decent bullbar, winch, sports bar and uhf radio.......haven't found a place I can't go yet, and I've managed to wander into a few that came close to triggering a change of undies. Departure angle sucks but I ditched the factory towbar for an aftermarket one.......as good as any stock I've seen, even many modded ones. Bigger tyres can give an inch lift anyway.
Can't recommend them enough. For what I paid I have spent about 6k to virtually bulletproof it and its still cheaper than any stock competitor.
Only problems off road is no rear diff lock, though technique and line selection can overcome most obstacles. Always amusing when the 70 grand raptor comes to a standstill.....I usually don't wave on the way past, was never one for rubbing it in.
Great review by the way, subscribed.
Ross, this is exactly the sort of comment we LOVE to see. Thanks so much for taking the time out to write it.
And thanks for enjoying the video too! - AK
I’ve had a second hand 2016 model for 8 months and love it. It hasn’t got all the bells and whistles, but I actually like that. It has everything I need and would ever use, so it’s a 👍 from me.
Has it got much balls up hill? Have you towed with it?
I'm in my 50's and have been driving Toyota Landcruisers my whole life. Bought a brand new Triton 8 years ago. Best truck I've ever had. The motor is bullet proof.. 215km on the clock & still goes like the clappers.. Toyota is over priced in my opinion - you're paying for the name - A name established by the old HJ47's (which I owned new in the early 80's).. Triton is establishing it's reputation right now - in another 20 years they'll probably be paying too much for them as well.. so I'll switch again - if I'm still around - he,he,he..
Thanks for this helpful review Mr Sorensen
My 2016 exceed has courtesy 1min lights to allow you to get inside in the dark. Simply turn your lights on once you shut off the engine and they will remain on for 1min and automatically turn off. Sometimes i stumbled upon and wasn't aware off. Great truck no problems.
2.5 4D56 turbo Diesel engine has a common over heating issue due to manufacturing defect. Mitsubishi didn’t recall all the triton and check and replace the engine block with the issue. What they did is a campaign to “cover it up” and delay the showing of the problem. I bought a 2nd hand mn triton(10yr old). And unluckily after 4 month the engine start over heating. I have an old 2005 triton Ute with 4g64 engine. Bought it at 10 year old with 150k on the clock. Now it is about 320k and 17 years old. It never missed a beat and other than normal wear and tear the engine is so reliable and that is why I trusted Mitsubishi and bought the mn triton. But it seems to me, Mitsubishi was doing the same thing as what takata air bag did by covering up the issue instead of correcting them properly. So if you are thinking of buying a second hand triton with 4d56 engine, be careful.
Picked up a Fiat fullback cross last year which is a top spec rebadged Triton. It's identical but insurance was half the cost great truck love it.
Bought one here in South Africa and coming from the older 2009 Triton the tech for me was mind blowing. Also the motor is really refined compared to my 100kw 2.5 LP unit. I havent done any real off roading yet but I suspect my old vehicles approach and departure angles were way better.
Getting one as my first car, excited. The Mitsubishi Triton GLX or a 2016 EXCEEDedit: got the 2016 Exceed, today, Sunday 9/6/2024. Loving it so far, it has 164,000kms on it runs good.. looks brand new from the outside. Out standing leather seats and Features. Heated Seats….. all for just under 26k($25570)
Its worth getting the inlet manifold cleaned out and egr delete plus the ecu tune for more power, i did to my 2017 mq gls for $2700 and its allround much better and is not slow anymore
On my second Triton , first the ML now the MQ no problem at all with both , first one has 120K second 65k
For future reference, off-road tyres will add an extra litre/hundred kays or two, and if the new tyres have a larger diameter (usually the case with most A/T or M/T tyres fitted to get the most benefit off-road), that increase will throw out the trip computer since it will be reading inaccurate distance measurements, to the detriment of the displayed figures. The only way to accurately measure fuel over distance is to get a GPS distance travelled from the last fill to the next fill. The fuel used over that distance will give you the accurate litres per km.
The Triton really is underrated. It's the best trusted value proposition in that segment.
Re tyre radius, when I first purchased my 2018 MQ Exceed demo, with factory 17in alloys, It had the slowest speedometer of any car I had owned, when compared to my Garmin GPS. It was even slow at 60 kph ! The onboard calculated fuel burn was in the high 8's ( The vast majority of my usage is highway driving )
I put a set of Ballistic 20" alloys and a set of Monsta A/T's and the speedo immediately matched my GPS. The fuel burn now averages high 9's- low 10's, which I believe is accurate, and my odometer also matches my GPS.
My triton MQ is now 207k. Still perfect condition and no complaint except the brake master which failed all of the sudden (triton was 198K that time). But actually, I suspected that it was problem when my triton was only 20k. There when I failed to stop suddenly and hit a car who stopped on yellow light. I did not taught about it. Honestly, this ute never gives me a headache.
I like your analogy! I still have my HD25 bought in late 90s early 00s.
They're incredible mate. - AK
Turbo lag in a 2019 model is appalling....throttle controller is a must
Just remap it
Just got a MY17 Exceed. Love it. Will be installing a catch can after seeing this review though. Agree with the headlights though, mine came with a led bar so that helps.
I think you missed that old mates MN is prone to engine failure due to a casting issue... Ive got an ML 3.2D pov pack single cab and consider it the best work ute ive ever had
This review sold me on buying a used 17 Triton with very low kms I recently found on the market. The value is second to none and I couldn’t be happier. 🤙🏼
What was the asking price?
Had a 2017 gls and now a 2021 gls and wouldn’t have anything else now. Diesel in the tank and air in the tyres is all I’ve done. Goes to Fraser, Bribie, Moreton and double island haven’t been bogged once. But yeah if you want your best mate to touch your length for you go ahead and buy a Toyota 👍
Hahahaha "if you want your best mate to touch your length for you", brilliant. - AK
I’ve always loved the Triton’s
Great video, easily deserving of hundreds of thousands of subs!
Oh wow mate, thanks so so much!
Brilliant. I’ve been waiting for a channel like this.
Cheers Jacob! Here we are!
Have that belt squeel so will look into turbo gasket. Other issue I had was some shuddering taking off with a load in tray. Mitsubishi changed out tailshaft assembly
I have owned an MN, MQ and now own an MR (6 speed auto) towed my speedway car with all 3 which is Probably around 2 and a half tons. The MN was a bit saggy in the rear though.
I love them, my family have all got rangers and BT-50, you should have seen the look on there faces when I first came home in a Triton, they though I was out of my mind but after many years I think they have realized that they are actually brilliant cars but some are to stubborn to admit it lol
with the MR we recently did a trip and I managed to get the average fuel down to 8.2L per 100 and about 890km range (I understand they're not 100% accurate) the top of my RTT was sitting slightly above the roof line and the roads were smooth with no wind hah so then I did believe it could have got down to 7.5L without the RTT but I do have a sixth gear haha
How did you find the power towing up hills?
Nice. Stick with my ML for now. And can vouch for the catch can or just remap it and avoid a certain valve altogether.
I have an older gen 2008 Triton and so far my 2015 Mazda BT-50 has broken down many more times and more seriously than my Triton. The Triton is a beast.
really? im the opposite. i own a 2015 bt 50 and have had 0 issues with it. im looking at tradingn it in for a triton, but everyone is giving me crap about it. so im trying to work out why. 10-15k less than others and 10 year warranty, be silly to not look at it.
Just come across re driven Chanel very impressed well presented and like most people I'm interested in a vehicle on how it ages not just when it's new .I've just subscribed and liked 👍
Ah thanks Robert.
Thought the fuel economy was 7.6 not 7? Good review. More praise needed for Super Select II, one of few that offers 2H and 4H on any surface which is a safety feature and means its a true 4x4. Inferior massey ferguson systems like Isuzu can only use 4x4 H on virtually sand!
Hi Wayne. 100% mate, I really wished I'd gone into more depth regarding Super Select II. Apologies for that. - AK
Like most reviews, you failed to elaborate on the importance of the Triton,s Super Select safety feature.
The ability to drive on hard surfaces in 4WD is a stand out feature in icy or wet roads, particularly when a less experienced driver are behind the wheel!!
Yep, I stuffed up there mate. No excuses, just dropped the ball and we'll do our best to improve next time. - AK
Yes you completely glossed over the single biggest advantage which is the full time 4WD mode super select II. Nothing is worse than trying to reverse a Ute on wet grass spinning and embarrassing itself, even driving in slippery wet conditions on bitumen the 4H mode works perfect with Lancer Evo levels of grip in the wet! It’s the Amarok that also offers full time 4WD.
100% Daniel. You're right I stuffed up with that I'm sorry. Won't happen again. - AK
And the China offering i believe .. why i bought my Strada
I know. Late reply. I have 2016 /17 upgrade exceed. 125km. Towed 2.8 ton loaded caravan for 20k. Mech. It's brilliant. Still no probs. No catch can.. No suspension upgrades but due now. Yes HID lighting is not good so upgraded with a quality light bar. Extended range fuel tank..Just as good econonomy as my mates Ranger..and the6 have had numerous engine seal problems. Best investment ever. Just keep it serviced.
I will never trade her in.
I have the 2018 mq gls. Only thing I can fault is a suspension squeak. Which is normally caused by dirt in the pads of the leaf springs.
I had this in mine. There was a voluntary recall on it, bushes were installed free of charge by the dealer and no squeaks ever since. Perhaps take it into the dealer and see what they can do for you. 👍
@@joelcolgate3683 cheers Joel I'll give them a call and try sort it out.
Same issue from halfway across the world
I ride a 170 hp ducati to excite me and my trusty 2015 Triton every day to do so many day to day things around the farm.
Could I just add that I own a 2016 Triton GLS and it does have reach adjustment in the steering wheel.
We had someone else point that out too! Sorry we dropped the ball on that one 🙏
Can you do the 2nd gen mk triton doesn’t seem to be a very known triton to have lots of videos on thinking about getting a dual cab one but the 4x2 non lifted etc
Had a 3.2L turbo diesel 4x4 trayback and it was fantastic. Winched a hilux out of a bog and they were embarrassed a triton got em out!
Awesome to read that mate
@@ReDriven 👍
The 2005ish L200s were really popular in Romania because they can survive the potholes
A car reviewer that wear a seiko skx? You are my favourite person on youtube now
Oh thanks so much mate! - AK
Great reviews 👌 funny and bloody informative
Again Kevo, thanks mate
Theres an issue with an incorrectly fitted intercooler outlet hose being cut by the powerr steering hose retaining clips. New inatall QC issue as it happened at very low km
I just bought a Triton ,a 2019 MR MY20GLS with only 21k on the clock
Logbooks are ok also no towbar so that is good.
It does have a catch can fitted which is not standard.
The thing you can never know is has it been dyno tuned .
I think this one is bog standard
2017 GLX manual. First gear so tall it struggled to tow anything up a slight incline from a standing start. Mate with an auto towed like a dream. Other than that one thing (which was a huge thing and the sole reason I sold it after 2 1/2 years) it was OK every where. Off road, OK, round town, OK, highway, you get the picture.
U didnt try to tune it?
@@bp6837 Tuning would only add to the hell the clutch goes through trying to take off whilst towing. The engineers dropped the ball for my old model. The auto worked fine with the same engine.
Good video but just wanted to point out my 2016 also come factory with reverse camera
What Mags has Sam got on his? Big fan
Had 2 tritons as work cars that I also took off-road, just a great all round Ute nothing ever went wrong not like the PX Ranger I had before them. Now I have a my21 dmax it’s awesome but honestly if I had to have my old tritons back I wouldn’t complain.
Mate we will be doing a Dmax video in the future, anything you'd like us to mention in it?
@@ReDriven yeah got the ls m model massive wait on the xterrain, interior is very nice heaps of storage and the most cup holders I have ever seen lol. Drives nice like all the other 4x4’s but the main thing I have noticed is the torque at all rpms is great. Time will tell haven’t got enough kms on it yet or put it through any tough stuff. The driver lane assist is great saves fatigue on longer trips but does like to take you over the centre white line quite often
@@lukemclaughlin447 Cheers for the feedback mate, we'll make sure all this goes in the review.
Would you please do a test On a 2015 MN Diesel Triton . It's a base model manual. Mine has done 70,000 kilometres to date.lhad to have new injectors installed at a cost of $4,500.00.My Mechanic told me I was using to much fuel additive was the reason. Thankyou. Would be much appreciated.
Good review, but i have a few niggles.
Down on power? Pretty sure it has the fastest 0-100kmh time out of all utes from its generation. P-Drive TV showed this.
You didn't talk about the super select 2 gearbox and the fact the Triton is the only 4wd ute you can drive in fulltime 4h on road (GLS and Exceed only).
The steering is reach adjustable.
G'Day Michael.
Totally understandable niggles mate. I should have made it more clear mentioning the power. I meant when compared to other cars and SUVs so apologies for that.
And yep, failed to mention how awesome Super Select 2 is. I even wrote it on the script but stuffed up on the day and missed that whole section of dialogue, again my apologies for that. Totally my stuff up there.
And we cut the steering reach bit from the edit as the audio stuffed up.
Really appreciate you watching and commenting and we love the constructive criticism. I'll do my best to improve for next time. - AK
@@ReDriven I should commend you for the quality of the content given the channel size though. You're doing great work and will only get better! Keep it up.
@@michaelwindow87 Thanks so much mate. It's a relentless amount of work for a couple of guys trying to hold down jobs and relationships! - AK
I’ve owned a triton everything you said spot on
Can you do a used ASX/Outlander Sport? Is it available in your area? The pre facelifted 2015s are good looking IMOO. Wonder how those age well. Hope you can review them.
100%, we'll try to find one to review. - AK
Good vid, helpful. I’m looking at one of these or a MR used. The only thing I find are the seat bases are really short, don’t like that to much
Can't shorten your legs?
Good music. Good editing. Good info, well presented.
Subscribed 👍🏻
Cheers Simon, really appreciate it mate.
What are they like for towing ? I regularly tow 1850-1900kg (1250kg trailer, 650kg steer/cow) and on downhill dual carriage ways my Hilux has stability issues. The L200, which i am considering, looks longer. Is towing stability an issue, especially on sweeping downhill roads ?
I’ve had one of these, it was very slow and extremely bouncy on rough roads, but it was ok, only get the minimum gls but they don’t call them Shitons for nothing
hey guys great video, just wondering when you will be doing the nissan navara d23? tossing up weather to get a triton or navara
Mate your timing is superb, I spoke to the owner of one yesterday and we'll be shooting it in the next couple of weeks. Stay tuned!
it's been around for years so the have found out all the issues and sorted them ,
Can you send me one to test? Must have 33inch wheels, mt's BF GOODRICH. Roo bar, winch, snorkel, decent bash plates, 4 X diff breathers etc. Tickle the turbo for torque.LED headlights and LED spotlights. 2 door if available.Auto. Drop sides. Great stereo, GPS. 2 way radio.4 X Maxtraxs. Side bars etc. Rear Bar. Gun rack/safe. Catch can, fuel filter. Live axle on front. Diff Lockers, front and rear.
I am from the UK so could somebody please tell me what catch can is , what does it do and is it an Austrailian thing ?
Reading through the cheat sheet page I noticed you have listed all of the manual models to be rear wheel drive which has to be a typo as I was sure I looked at some that were manual with four wheel drive. Is this correct?
Thanks for pointing that out! Will look into it
in borneo these things are like disposable goods because they use it at coal mine for a year or two with no maintenance and its basically rubbish at that point
Why doesn't the factory add a catch canto these if it needs to have a catch can? 🤔
I have owned a 2018 blackline edition since new, I have to say it has served me well. Hasn't missed a beat, and yes while it is down a bit power compared to others (132kw) it is lighter, so that makes up for it in the bigger scheme of things, and you can always get it tuned for more poke. Also the backline comes with steering wheel shift paddles, that combined with rear diff lock makes for some fun driving.
Awesome to hear mate
wish I can afford to buy one ute like that sometimes in the future
I have owned a 2017 MQ GLX+ for 18 months. Two issues. Would you be able to explain why an oil catch can should be added? Also, the only problem I have had is just a couple of days ago the audio display screen suddenly stopped working. The LED lights on the buttons still work so it's still powered but the screen is totally blank. Would you have any ideas on the cause of this problem?
Had one 2017 model great Ute but seats fell apart and not very comfortable after a trip up the coast (few hours behind the wheel). But overall I liked it and would get another one.
I owned a triton, loved it, but the red paint was absolute rubbish. It would powder off on your finger, an easy thing to test. Also the turbo lag is downright scarily bad around town especially.
Nice review and subbed.
Thanks so much Henk. - AK
Great review, always great to hear it from guys who know. Re the catch can, I fitted one at 40k will I have to worry about what's already in the intake? Should I clean it, use a cleaner spray?
The head lights definitely suck, I can hardly see anything, I'll be getting a spot light eventually
I got 2021 vrx its bloody awesome quick and reliable truck😊
What mean by catch can and where it goes ?
Love my mq Triton!
Steering wheel does have reach adjustment…..
Along with Super Select II, completely dismissed the fact that irs lighter than its competition which forfeits the lower torque output. I really like the channel but makes you wonder what thwyre leaving out of other reviews. Quality control needed here it seems.
It was also one of the first videos we’d ever done, cut us a little slack
@@ReDriven fair enough. Like I said, you guys are probably my favourite car reviewers. And yeah, probably a bit harsh on my end. Just a bit sick of the Triton getting the rough end of the stick when it screams value - especially given its the only "true" 4WD platform out there i.e. doesn't have an archaic 4WD system like every other ute.
No all good! And thank you for the kind words.
In fact we have this video on our mind every time we do a 4x4. From the Triton video we quickly worked out any gaps in the info will be quickly pointed out 😂 Thanks for watching!
Really enjoying this channel's content.
When are you guys planning to feature the Isuzu D Max 3.0L?
Thanks so much mate. Yep, it's on the cards. We actually had one locked in weeks ago and the owner was offered a deal he couldn't refuse and sold it before we could shoot it. We're in the process of hunting an appropriate one down for a future vid.
what reliable/comfy car would you recommend for long road trips? No german cars allowed....
We're actually doing a Top 5 on exactly that soon. Stay tuned!
Need a Collarado video!
Would you recommend the Mitsubishi challenger over this?
What is the problem with airbags in the Triton?