The all-new 2025 Mitsubishi Triton GSR finally arrives in Australia, offering a significant upgrade over its predecessor. While it still has some quirks, the Triton's rugged design, powerful engine, and capable off-road abilities make it a compelling contender in the competitive ute market.
To most Americans, the Mitsubishi Triton pickup truck might seem like a bit of an oddity. In the States, Mitsubishi is best known for its collection of SUVs and the budget-friendly (and soon-to-be-discontinued) Mirage hatchback and sedan. However, in many other markets around the world, the Triton that is also known as the L200 in some regions, is one of the brand’s most important and popular models, playing a crucial role in Mitsubishi’s global lineup.
Mitsubishi's history with pickups goes back to the late 1970s, and since then, they’ve rolled out six generations of the Triton. We first got behind the wheel of the fifth-gen model in its facelifted form back in mid-2019 and were genuinely impressed. But it didn’t take long for the Triton to start feeling outdated, especially with the arrival of the third-generation Isuzu D-Max and the all-new Ford Ranger. For years, Mitsubishi was in desperate need of a new Triton, and in 2024, the all-new model finally arrived in Australia. We had the chance to spend a week with it in the flagship GSR trim, and fortunately, it feels like a substantial upgrade over the old version. That said, it’s not without its flaws. Mid-size pickup trucks like the Triton are big business in Australia, where they’re known as utes. Last year, the Ford Ranger took the top spot as the best-selling new vehicle, followed by the Toyota RAV4, Toyota Hilux, and Isuzu D-Max. That’s three pickups in the top four. While the Triton didn’t crack the top 10, the new model certainly has a lot going for it. The local range consists of the GLX, GLX+, GLX-R, GLS, and the GSR we tested, with prices ranging from AU$43,990 (~$27,000) to AU$65,990 (~$40,500) for the GSR before options and accessories. The example we tested was finished in Yamabuki Orange, a AU$200 (~$120) option that made the pickup a real head-turner.Unlike the Ford Ranger, which is offered with a handful of different engines, all Triton models are sold with the same four-cylinder unit. It is a 2.4-liter twin-turbo diesel unit with 201 hp (150 kW) and 347 lb-ft (470 Nm) of torque paired to a six-speed automatic transmission. While the most basic version is rear-wheel drive only, all other Triton models have 4WD, including the GSR, which is fitted with Mitsubishi’s Super Select 4WD-II system that includes seven unique terrain drive modes. Some may hate the way the new Triton looks, while others may love it. Regardless of how you feel, there’s no doubt it commands attention on the road, particularly in bright orange like our test car. During my time with it, I had one gentleman approach me and compliment me on it – something that rarely happens unless I’m driving a pricey sports car. Clearly, it’s got the attention of locals. The cabin of the new Triton feels rugged, robust, and well-equipped, but it does not feel as modern as some of its competitors. A key upgrade is the fitment of a 9.0-inch infotainment screen that has wireless Apple CarPlay and wired (shame) Android Auto. As with some other Mitsubishi models, the graphics and UI of the infotainment system are horribly outdated. The touchscreen is also quite slow to respond to inputs. Fortunately, there is a physical volume knob, something which was missing on the previous-generation model. There are also some handy buttons used as shortcuts for the system. Elsewhere, there’s a semi-digital gauge cluster with a center display and two traditional gauges. The screen can be configured to display all critical driving info but is no match to the fully digital cluster you’ll find in the Ford Ranger. A mix of black leather and black plastics dominated the cabin of our tester. One of the nicer touches was the orange contrast stitching and the faux carbon fiber on the doors. Unfortunately, there was also an abundance of piano black plastic on the transmission tunnel and the door handle surrounds
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