2024 Mitsubishi Triton Review | Don’t cancel your Ford Ranger order just yet
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The all-new 2024 Mitsubishi Triton lands in Australia with a big task ahead of it.
Long revered as the underdog of its class, in which it has traditionally been the country’s third most popular ute behind the Toyota HiLux and Ford Ranger, the Triton looks to continue its legacy as a value-focussed workhorse but this time with higher pricing, a more powerful new twin-turbo diesel, class-leading payload and towing capability and a roomier, more upmarket interior.
However, the first new Mitsubishi Triton since 2015 faces stiff competition - not only from established rivals, but a slew of forthcoming Chinese utes.
Sam Charlwood jumps behind the wheel for our first Australian drive of the showroom-spec 2024 Mitsubishi Triton on the eve of first customer deliveries.
Fast Forward
00:00 Intro
01:25 Pricing and specs
03:29 Interior review
05:22 Infotainment & safety
05:37 Passenger space
06:51 Tray and payload
08:40 On the road
12:55 Offroad
15:30 Verdict
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Appreciate the feedback from all and sundry - we love the engagement whether it's good or bad. Ultimately the truth sometimes hurts - we all wanted the Triton to be a Ranger-slayer and it's not quite there. But a 75/100 score is very good, especially when you look at our average car review scores across our editorial. Read the full review here: www.carsales.com.au/editorial/details/mitsubishi-triton-2024-review-144810/
Ditto on that one, Mitsubishi will be better, Mitsubishi will out drive the Ranger in handling, little bit more he says but I am confident its alot more improvement
Here you go again, mentioning the ranger. Is it $500 per mention? Lol
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@@richardtimms6645 We really wanted to see the Triton put in a dominant show of force - we would've loved it to be a class-leader in every respect. But we're consumer advocates first and foremost, and we tell it like it is, without fear nor favour. We'll be doing small and large ute comparisons soon. As always, loving the feedback from everyone, keep it coming.
Tell me your sponsored by Ford without telling me your sponsored by Ford.
ahaha 100%... this is better than the new Ford hands down... new ranger is fraught with issues already.
I hate these kind of reviews, he will probably lose sponsorship from ford or his discounts if he talks the truth and says the triton is better
Is it so hard to believe the new Triton is unlikely to match the Ford Ranger, which has been the benchmark vehicle for a decade and has a research and development budget that dwarfs the Triton? Ranger also sells in more countries and is the top-seller in many countries - including Australia. Sam wouldn't be doing his job if he didn’t reference it…
@@AlsAllAussieAdventures You've driven the Triton - a penny for your thoughts?
@@warcrabcyber9908 You have no idea how hard our guys work and their integrity means everything. Without their independence there's no trust, and if that was the case we'd just run ads that didn't take up countless hours of design, production and so on. But hey, everyone's entitled to an opinion - and especially (and very sadly) when they don't have all the facts.
After about 4 minutes of watching I was gonna comment that this felt more like a ford sponsorship ad than a Mitsubishi Triton review, and I gotta say I was not surprised when I saw that almost all of the comments say the same.
why would you want a full digital instrument cluster, why do you want screens everywhere in a car? Mitsubishi have done it right.
Agreed but I hoped they put sunroof and put the airvences on the back like every pickup truck
The difference between this Triton and the Ranger, is Mitsubishi’s warranty and customer service, when you’re travelling and have issues this stuff matters, and I’d be willing to bet the Triton gives less trouble over the lifetime.
The all new 2024 Mitsubishi Triton review, brought to you by Ford Ranger
Ford Ranger has dominated for so long, it would be remiss of us not to talk about it. It'd be like talking about Nirvana or the Foo Fighters without mentioning the band that inspired them and the grunge movement, Black Flag. Anyway, we have to respond to these claims of 'Ford' bias or bribes because its not true. We know we're not gonna convince you or anyone else with their blinkers on, because you're already in your echo chamber and probably aren't able to put yourself in the shoes of others.
We're enjoying the engagement and it's good for other people reading the comments to see that we're not corporate shills - our group of journalists are actually very insightful individuals and staunchly independent. We put ourselves out here on this free medium - TH-cam - and should be held accountable when we genuinely mess up.
Mention is a huge difference to saying the words Ford Ranger so many times I forgot what I was watching 😂 even the thumbnail has the words Ford Ranger in it 😂😂
But you don't include that Ford rangers spend so much time in the workshop for issues. It's clearly paid advertising, and kudos to Ford for doing it, but also it shows why the cost so damn much
@@carsales dominated in blowing transmissions
your a little over critical on the traction control system considering all traction control systems take a moment to kick in and comparing other reviews to this one, others have stated that Mitsubishi now has one of the best traction control systems on the market with this one. Also no one really expected it to slay the ranger as the price is not asking for that, we just wanted better and they have delivered by the looks. i think you need to see it for what it is and not what you personally wanted from it, I have also adjusted my expectations on your future reviews.
Appreciate the candid feedback.
you don't need a diff lock with their limited slip diffs
You mentioned the ranger a million times😂😂😂
Sponsored by them
This channel just puts down other brands for money.
That's a very serious allegation mate. We report the truth, impartially without fear or favour. Sometimes the truth is hard to hear. Granted, one thing we can't always test is reliability or longevity given we don't run the cars as long as owners do but we are consumer advocates and if we discover something sub-par, we say so.
Haters will be haters dnt mind them... Say it bro after all the cstumers will benefit... Thnks for the honest review...
I don’t see the point of comparing one ute to another. Too subjective. Ultimately people will do their own testing and just want useful information. I consider the new Triton to be an extremely attractive proposition and will do what I want at what I think is an honest price point. The only things I miss from my old Triton will be the paddle shifters!
Even before they go on sale I know they will be more reliable than a Ford Ranger.
Jokes on you buddy
@@alexperry7483 bang, there goes my gearbox again
I dont know if this is a Mitsubishi review or a Ford review?
Reviewers: "I don't get why people say Ford is unreliable, we've had it for A WHOLE WEEK and the transmission is rock solid reliable!"
Two weeks later its on a tow truck
Pretty disappointing review. I guess you need to keep perspective and the final is the most important in that provides a compelling argument to be purchased. As for not being Class leading how about economy, value, warranty, reliability, manoeuvrability.
We were hoping the Triton would be more finessed. But they will improve, of that we have no doubt.
I forgot it now has class leading safety, with a ton of new features across the range - especially with Superselect. This all adds up.
@@keithholland7465 also class leading pay load, it also has class leading pay load left over when you put 3500kgs behind it.
If i was mitsubishi i would not have this Ford employee back.
Glad it wasn't just me who saw how biased the ford employee of the month was lol
I'm not sure if im watching a triton or a ranger review. My 2 cents as being in the marketing space with access to real-time data. People don't indulge in negative campaigning at all anymore. It will do more harm than good to your brand and reputation instead.
Credibility isn't a concern obviously, making their sponsors happy seems to be the priority
My bike has 2 wheels, not 4 like a ford ranger. My weight is 90 kilos, but not 2000 like a ford ranger. My wife... okay we won't go there, but a ford ranger can...
Not sure why you guys think the Ranger is the bench mark just because it makes more sales doesnt mean its better because today i took the Ranger Wildtrack for test drive and my local Mitsubishi dealer yust got the GSR in took that for test drive and bought it the Triton is such lot more ute than the Ranger in every way😂😂😂
Each to their own. Sam has driven every single ute on the market over the last 14 years or so. We would always suggest buyers test driving cars themselves to make up their minds, and good on you for doing that.
What model ranger do you get for 70k on road how does it compare?
I think you would get a base model in the ranger for the money of this triton.
Also the ranger is not as reliable they have had a lot of transmission egr cooler and engine problems also with the rear differential
Ranger shill, I don't know why Rangers are so popular when they are a POS, Mitsubishi has a better track record for looking after the customer after purchasing a brand new vehicle.
They are just soooo ugly , I almost wonder if it’s deliberate
They have more equipment, drive better, handle better etc. But we'll know for sure when we compare the Triton with the rest - which we will. Should be a cracker of a test!
Yes, lets mention the Ranger again. If you want to pay the Ranger prices then maybe there will be additional extras. But you are not paying that price and therefore it will never meet the 'Ranger" expectations. for crying outloud. Stop comparing a $65k car to a $78k car and how a lower priced car is not meeting that standard.
Your triton review sounds like a commercial for ford ranger. The ford ranger interior is not better at all , the reliability is also trash on the ranger, i made it to halfway of the review.
Appreciate the feedback. Is it possible there's a bit of confirmation bias going on? Either way, keep the comments coming!
At the retail price, it's very hard and silly to compare this against the Ranger or Amarok. You really should be comparing against the D-Max or Narava. However you aren't sponsored by either of these manufactures so that makes that near impossible. Yes the Rangers are nice, but when you compare the top of the range, there is over a $10K difference
This 'review' is laughable.
Clearly a ad for the death trap Ranger.
Ford ranger is recall heaven. I worked for Ford dealer in the service dept for years & at times we had rangers dead waiting for ford Australia to come & speak with irate owners.No way this was a fair review, just because Mitsubishi didn’t buy him lunch & pay for his accommodation like other manufacturers do to get good reviews.
Tested both compared it to wildtrack.
Wild track felt heavy,interior was plain,and way less space.
The pick of mark on ranger was more of the mark.
Triton gsr was over 10 k cheaper.
Interior way more comfortable and nicer..
It was luxury actually.
It drove a lot smother and had better top end.
Felt bigger and handled around corners a lot smoother.
I am going with the Triton
They can't say that or they lose their advertising budget from Ford
@@richardtimms6645 yeap politics everywhere
Title should be ' Always cancel your Ford Ranger order"
Its not electronically assisted steering, it is full electronic steering. No power steering pump, no hydraulics
The electric motor drives a gear on the outside of the steering column halfway down. Of course there’s no pump or oil. Systems better for hot climates, and no shity hydraulic system. It is electronic assisted because a module varies the amount of rotation torque the motor gives as well.
Don’t be to fast to knock the Trident, TFL just had their new Tacoma break the other day. Things to come.
Ford is a mess, tons of reports of reliability issues from the transmission, pistons, the technology glitching out, etc.
"Carsales, did you compare everything unfavourably to the Ranger again?"
"Yes, Daddy Ford"
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Brought to you by the advertising arm of Ford Australia 😊😁😉
I feel like "not moving the needle" is overused here and so are the constant comparisons to the Ranger. Here are my reasons for that.
Why fix something that isnt broken? That sentence is pretty overused too, but its definitely true. That 6 speed cruiser transmission is bulletproof. The block and head design in the 2.4 is tried and tested and has been just about Toyota levels of bulletproof as well. Digital clusters are completely subjective. Off-road the previous model Triton was head and shoulders above the Ranger off road, this one probably is too. Super Select 2 has been in Tritons since the stone ages, Ford only recently "moved the needle" and by that i mean copy. The hard plastics in the cabin seem to never wear out, even after a couple of hundred thousand kms. Thats just a few examples. You dont need to move the needle when its already working so well. Ontop of that, you ONLY start thinking about trying to progress the dual cab segment once you have the fundamentals sorted.
Ford try so hard to move the needle sometimes that they fail to even get the fundamentals right, and they also drive up the price or manufacture by doing so, hence the crazy price tag. Their diffs break open still, which is unforgiveable. Their after sales support is absolurely hands down the worst in the industry without question. Random small things fail quickly like door handles, central locking, cabin lights, bearings, radiators and the list goes on and on. You can never drive a Ford and be completely "comfortable" that its going to get you home, definitely a fundamental which it misses the mark on.
I cannot help but feel like a review should be taking everything into account, the whole package, especially when you're using the Ranger as a yardstick. In my opinion this review is definitely falling short of doing that. Atleast Mitsubishi get the base car right the first time, dont think ive ever witnessed a Ranger do that.
But hey at least the review matches the Ranger, can't even get the basics right.
Give this man a medal haha
i have sat in the back seat of a few year old ranger, super uncomfortable. I have sat in the back seat of a ML triton for 8 hours, nice and comfy. Mitsubishi was ahead of their time with the MLs with comfort, power, off road capability, reliability and their turning circle. we had to drive for a kilometre up bush to find a spot to turn around in the ranger, the triton could turn around where ever it was, no need to look for a place to turn around on the dirt roads or any roads.
I don't like that doesn't come with any type of cover at the back for 70k and either a tow bar... Competition has it on the base model
Nice review , i like the dmax more cant wait for comparison review😊
Looks like a pretty solid vehicle, now to the review...
We have a whole fleet of new rangers at work, they are absolute piles of shit. If you are going to constantly compare vehicles to your sponsors offering, maybe mention the fact that they are the best in class for the first week you drive them off the lot, then the real pain begins.
I was at a site where they had a fleet of rangers doing the most mundane driving you can imagine, the amount simple stuff that was broken was insane. Windows falling out, door handles coming off.
Thanks for the feedback, unfortunately we don't often get the vehicles for longer than a week - but this is something we will start doing with long term reviews. And for the record, our journalists are independent and say what they say without fear or favour.
If this came out 5 years ago it'd make sense but it already seems outdated. There is genuinely no way you'd buy this instead of a Ranger or Amarok.
Um... What? Attach child seats to the fabric loops used to unlock the rear seatback... Surely you know they bolt to the bottom of the chassis...
No doubt there are shortcomings with the new Triton, but this is a pretty poor effort at an independent review from this guy. Yes, lights, power, movable tie down points and tail gate damping and some type of standard tray cover should be included in a ute of this price point, not to mention the rear brakes. First of all one would think he is a Ford PR guy, I find it interesting how he talks about Ford so much, a lot of comments like "doesn't hold mustard to something like the new Ford Ranger", "not as lush in the back here as a high level Ford Ranger", "no inovation here, I look at something like the Ford Ranger", "it's not as composed nor as quiet as something like the Ford Ranger, let's treat that like the dual cab yard stick because it is", and on. With regard to those comments I would suggest one wouldn't expect the Triton to be as lush as the Ranger when it's about $11,000 - $12,000 cheaper, perhaps he should have compared the Triton to a similarly priced Ranger and then done his comparison. And re the Ranger being the yard stick I don't know where he got that, Triton has a better warranty from a company that is far more reputable when it comes to backing their product. I mean the Ford can't even produce a Ranger that doesn't destroy it's own engine when the EGR system goes crap, it's a known problem, it's not backed by Ford, and I've read it happens with engines with as low as 85,000km, a friend of mine had his Ranger crap itself in the middle of nowhere due to that exact same problem, 135,000km on the clock. Yes Ranger is the top selling car, but that doesn't make it the yard stick; I'd suggest that title should go to Hilux.
Didn't think the new Triton was ever targetted at competing against the top of the line Ford Ranger. Not sure why you kept comparing it to that?
It's the top seller in the segment and the benchmark. If Sam didn't mention it he wouldn't be doing his job properly.
@@carsalesI have watched other reviews where they specifically say this isn't competing against the top.of Ford Ranger and more mid segment as a value prospect. I know off road the Triton should out perform the latest Ranger as it shouldnt have the long wheelbase that needs suspension upgrades.
Hence why it's priced way lower than those Wildtrak Rangers.
Yet they failed to mention that. Might put the Ranger to a shame probably if they did
"Oh so that's why they say the Ranger has this and that, it's way more expensive!" 😬
@carsales you guys couldn't review a shit in a toilet
@@carsales problem is, triton is now better than the ranger for certain reasons to certain people. example would be that the triton will be more fuel efficient when performing the same tasks, is more capable and reliable off road, costs less and has improved on its self to the level of other brands without that huge price tag. by comparing it to ford, you have made the triton sound even better somehow and made it sound like ford might have reason to be worried.
If Ford ranger raptor is better then Mitsubishi Triton why it loosing behind Mitsubishi Triton in rally AXCR cross country Thailand Cambodia, Mitsubishi only use stock engine 2.4 liters comparison with Ford ranger 3.0 liters and more
I thought it's a Mitsubishi Triton review only not a comparo.....
I've driven the previous and current ranger raptors. I've never driven a car that uses so much fuel to do so little and be so boring.
had a mates ranger blow a wire in the transmission causing it to loose 4th gear nearly costing a whole new gear box, luckily they found the problem. and another person i know of had their transmission not engaging so he paid to fix it and then a couple weeks later the thing blew up.
It would be a great ute if it wasn't for the new ranger which, even though is more expensive, offers amazing value.
Mitsubishi better in small engine but faster long lasting for endurance rally racing, ford better inside car upholstery because it built by american but if compete in rally long distance racing Mitsubishi is the winner
Need 2.8l or v6 to compete
why did ford make a 2lt bi turbo then. this has a 2.4 lt bi turbo, fuel economy even towing will be much better than the v6
@@supfpv they're unreliable, just like low litre, high psi or hp. Same reason truck, ship and train require bigger engine than car, even if small engine can have same hp.
It still has a crappy drum brake rear end ! So last century.
Even my old 1988 GQ Patrol has discs all round !
Drums are better for off roading and are more than capable. Probably why semis still use them.
@@Murakai If drums are so " good ", why do the likes of Landcruiser, Patrol, Ram, Silverado etc have discs all round ????????
Drums suffer from brake fade when braking with big loads, and are shit after water crossings!
@@AraratGold their keeping the triton as a ute, not a city drive around suv.
It's way better than a ranger.
A mixed bag like always by Mitsubishi.
How much did they pay you to say that?
Sam what are you talking about for heavens sake? You seem so abscured and blinded by either your biased knowledge or just bad info? Please get behind the wheel of the XLT and Wildtrak Rangers again, drive them in dusty conditions dry and very hot temperatures and both would be giving and having issues like hell. They regularly break down because of mechanical issues, either the diff or the engine blows out. I've driven and tested them over and over. The plastics they use inside the cabin of the new ranger are aweful. Hard surfaces. The cabin feels exactly the same size as it's stil the T6 platform, albeit re- configured here and there. Then there is the large screens not Australian or South African conditions friendly either. They give issues like freezing. Then you need to restart the thing. A old Triton of 2011 still runs even with old tech. But boy this new one sure as hell has the looks ( just my opinion), and judging what other reviewers have to say about just how good it drives, rides, the lasting expensive feel of materials used and the 4x4 system of Super select that is IMCOMPARIBLE and the Best to the Rangers very standard at best of road capability, tested in both South Africa and Namibia. Believe me, driven them they rattle, they do brake they have lots of diff, engine and technical issues here. You'd be better of with the Japanese reliable utes/ bakkies one of which remains the Triton by a far mile. 😉 The rangers here at least are using cheap surfaced plastics in there interior accept the Wildtrak. Ranger reliability is a cause of concern as is poor Marketing from Mitsubishi in countries like South Africa and Namibia. But the Mitsubishi products are second to Non certainly not the Ranger, maybe the Hilux if ever....cheers.🍺
Sorry but having people smell BS with your review including me, your explanations here in the comments won't make your reputation any cleaner either. We get that the Ranger is the benchmark except for reliability & durability, but having compared even the most useless things to it? Hmmm yeah it does smell a bit biased.
Having driven one myself and the others as well, it is much closer to the Ranger Wildtrak and beats the other variants of it very much. Plus with the new engine(4N16 vs the old 4N15), it does give you a lot more pull noticeably for me to know that your sentiments for the 4N16 motor is the one falling short and not the engine itself.
I am unsure why a vehicle costing 20K less and has similar features but apparently is not class leading. The value meter tells me to buy this over a Ranger and save roughly 10 - 20 K that's a lot of holidays or tools that will create me extra income in my business. Just a thought. from a tradesman not an office worker.
10 speed auto
Disc brakes all round
Better NVH
Better ride and handling
Bigger
Damped tailgate and tray lighting
More power
Smoother engine
I would happily pay 8 grand extra for that.
The ranger is better value.
Bigger is incorrect my kids cannot fit in the rear of my in laws new ranger but they fit in the current Navara.mmm and the navara rides better I will make a full conclusion when I have driven it but I am not impressed with the new V6 wild track for the cost.@@nicktaylor7680
Payload ? the money where it counts to people who actually work out of them, they are not bigger inside the wild track I find quite cramped. More power and disc brakes would be nice thou lol, plus ford are arse's to deal with when comes to warranty.@@nicktaylor7680
I am Mitsubishi fan's ❤
Just wait for CarExpert's review this channel is uselesa
Paul's a good guy, great reviews. Have to disagree with the blanket 'useless' channel comment though. Majority of comments and votes on our vids are positive, but hey, we can always do better. Some constructive criticism as to how we could improve would be great - what are your thoughts?
Amen brother
Mitsubishi is the number One , Ford, Toyota, Volkswagen, Nissan,and all the others European car and American car have to prove it if they can breaking or defeated Mitsubishi tittle in Guinness books of world record then they can become the best than Mitsubishi car
lol Ford shill. I wouldn’t bother helping you out when you break down in the Ford champ.
That's a bit nasty. Sam is putting his opinion out there - if you don't agree that's fine but dial back the malice a bit.
@@carsales not being nasty mate, just cheeky… no malice intended.
Just comes around to the fact that the ford has so many issues with it which is the elephant in the room, but always touted as “the car.”
Yeah- its FORD ranger add. Give this review a miss
What a stupid review. mitsubishi is looking towards the future, to say the facial monitoring camera is intrusive is ridiculous. All cars from 2025 onwards will have it. Also all will meet euro 6 standards. In this case the triton has already made that move
The comparative priced Ford Ranger only has part time 4x4. Try comparing apples with apples. Joke review
Oh dear. Enjoy your Ford - for a years or so.
Sponsored by Ford.......
Hahahah okay how much did ford pay you for this...... Getting abit sad
Haters will be haters dnt mind them... Say it bro after all the cstumers will benefit... Thnks for the honest review...
Its genuinely disappointing to see Mitsubishi come out like this.
Japanese engineering, design and build.
Yet they fall short on almost everything.
I really wish to see them make not just a value vehile that does 75% of the industry leaders but to strive towards making the best vehicles to challenge those leaders.
Pretty soon, the chinese utes will become household names.
They offer more, their reliability will catch up if not surpass the Japanese and then they'll put brands like the Triton in the ground...and I dont really think I want to see that.
Also, theres so much opportunity for a true Ranger competitor, for those buyers who love what Ranger offers but expect reliability and longevity as well, not just fancy screens and gadgets and a bunch of plastic mechanicals as a trade-off.
We all know what Toyota will release, controversially styled, good tech, high price, same engines. Maybe a sticker pack with some orange shock absorbers and marine carpet.
I think it overpriced by atleast 5k. Regarding the instrument cluster not being digital is a good thing being its a 4x4 for offroad last thing you need is a digital cluster stop working like the rangers. While i understanding comparing it to to the ranger what people need to remember the ranger has high sales because every 2nd person owns one in the city to go down to the shop 😂. I was super keen to buy the new triton gsr however when the pricing came out i was shocked 5yrs ago the mr triton gsr was like 50k i believe the these big companies has used covid to increase prices and not bring them back down. Australia get shafted constantly by these 4x4 salesmen with pricing we pay alot more then other countries
Smh these utes are looking more like American trucks
Why is this thing so damn ugly? I'd prefer the look of a Deutz when it comes to these machines.
I don't own a dual cab and probably never will. Apart from Ford with it's Ranger, why are the latest generation of vehicles DMAX, Hilux, and Triton continuing to use that horrible Aisin 6 speed auto. Surely it's about time for 8 speeds with a better spread of ratios.
looks like you struck a nerve on mitsubishi fans..😂
not really, was just expecting someone to kind of know what they were talking about. just disappointed with the bad info in this review.
It's fine. Robust conversations about the pros and cons are good for democracy. Sam said his piece in his review and it'll be interesting to see how it goes when we compare more utes against the Triton in comparison reviews. Stay tuned!
Of course the Ford is 20 K dearer…