After a long teaser campaign, Mitsubishi has finally unveiled the 6th generation of its Triton pickup truck at an event held in Bangkok, Thailand. Moving to the new generation, the 2024 Mitsubishi Triton now features a larger body, a new turbodiesel engine, and a range of advanced safety and off-road features.
In terms of size, the all-new 2024 Mitsubishi Triton measures 5360mm in length, 1930mm in width, 1815mm in height, and has a wheelbase of 3130mm. This makes Mitsubishi’s pickup truck one of the largest in its segment. For comparison, the current generation Hilux measures 5325mm in length, 1855mm in width, 1815mm in height, and has a wheelbase of 3085mm.
The 2024 Mitsubishi Triton is developed on an all-new platform that features improved stiffness and flexibility to adapt to different body styles. Additionally, the new Triton also benefits from an improved suspension system. For towing purposes, the 2024 Triton is capable of towing up to 3.5 tons.
At the time of its debut, the 2024 Mitsubishi Triton is introduced in both dual-cab and Athlete sports variant. Similar to its predecessor, the Athlete variant is enhanced with additional black accents compared to the standard version.
In terms of exterior design, the all-new pickup truck bears a resemblance to the XRT Concept showcased at this year’s Bangkok International Motor Show. In this upgrade, the 2024 Triton features a more boxy and muscular design.
The 2024 Mitsubishi Triton now receives T-shaped LED headlights for both the main headlights and taillights. The front of the vehicle is expanded with a large, upright grille. Meanwhile, fog lights are positioned below the two front bumpers.
The sides of the vehicle are designed to be relatively flat. The pickup truck comes with a roof rack and sports rails on the bed. Moving to the rear, the new Triton features a redesigned tailgate with eye-catching L-shaped LED taillights.
Moving inside, the all-new 2024 Mitsubishi Triton boasts an upgraded cabin that offers improved features and material quality. The vehicle comes equipped with a new instrument cluster and a floating 9-inch infotainment screen. Other interior details include a new steering wheel and a dual-zone air conditioning system.
Under the hood, the 2024 Mitsubishi Triton is powered by a new 2.4L 4-cylinder 4N16 diesel engine that delivers more power than the previous 4N15 engine. The new diesel engine produces 204 PS of power and 470 Nm of torque in its range-topping variant. Meanwhile, the mid-range variants generate 184 PS of power with 430 Nm of torque. The base variants come with an engine that produces 150 PS of power and 330 Nm of torque. Mitsubishi has switched to a 6-speed automatic transmission, while the 4×4 variants are equipped with the Super Select 4WD-II system. The vehicle offers driving modes including Normal, Eco, Gravel, Snow, Mud, Sand, and Rock.
In terms of safety, the 2024 Mitsubishi Triton is equipped with advanced safety features, including Mitsubishi’s Active Stability and Traction Control (M-ASTC) system, Hill Descent Control, Hill Start Assist, as well as ADAS systems such as Pedestrian and Bicycle Detection, Rear Cross Traffic Alert, Driver Attention Monitoring, Adaptive Cruise Control, Traffic Sign Recognition, Front and Rear Automatic Emergency Braking, as well as Rear Collision Avoidance.
