Surprise! Even we were caught off guard by this, because Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corporation (MMPC) has just announced that the new Triton is being previewed on October 20. Well, the preview of the Mitsubishi Triton will be virtually on the Japanese automaker’s social media pages, including Facebook, but that simply means that we won’t have to wait that long for the pickup’s Philippine debut.
With the new Triton being nine years in the making, Mitsubishi left no stone unturned when developing this pickup. The new Triton comes with a completely new ladder frame chassis with improved suspension and refinement. The platform also offers a 40% increase in bending rigidity and a 60% increase in torsional rigidity compared to the outgoing model.
The engine is also new, carrying the engine code 4N16 as opposed to the older model’s 4N15. It’s still a 2.4-liter turbo diesel engine in three states of tune. The base tune is 148 horsepower and 330 Nm of torque, while a mid-spec tune produces 181 horsepower and 430 Nm of torque. Sitting on top of the range is a first-ever twin-turbo version that produces 201 horsepower and 470 Nm of torque. This is sent to either the rear wheels or through a four-wheel drive (4WD) system via a six-speed manual or a six-speed automatic.
As for design, the new Mitsubishi Triton adopts a rugged, boxy look with a new interpretation of the brand’s signature Dynamic Shield grille. The side profile is characterized by squared-off wheel arches and more sculpted lines, while the rear end features vertical LED taillights with a tailgate spoiler on higher variants.
Inside, the 2024 Mitsubishi Strada looks significantly more upmarket than its predecessor. The horizontal dash design features the same infotainment system as the new Outlander, while a seven-inch multi-information display is positioned in between the two analog gauges. More importantly, addressing the older model’s cheap interior is a more liberal use of soft-touch materials along with more premium features like wireless charging and more comfortable seats.
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