The new Mitsubishi Triton is now in its fifth generation and sports a bold new look with enhanced features for off-roaders and urbanites alike.

Five variants are on offer starting from RM100,200 for the Triton MT; RM105,990 for the Triton AT; RM112,500 for the Triton MT Premium; RM118,600 for the Triton AT Premium and RM135,200 for the Triton Adventure X.

The new Triton incorporates the latest evolution of Mitsubishi Motors Dynamic Shield design language with the newly sculpted body making a more powerful and imposing front fascia and a high bonnet line and bolder lamp designs.

The interior restyling also follows the theme of ‘Engineered beyond Tough’, with a sporty and modern feel.

The new Triton was designed with four pillars in mind - 4Sure Power, 4Sure Control, 4Sure Agility and 4Sure Safety.

Mitsubishi Motors Malaysia CEO Tomoyuki Shinnishi said pick-up trucks were the foundation of Mitsubishi Motors and the company has been producing pick-ups since 1978.

"Over 40 years, much experience has been gained not only in engineering reliable and durable vehicles but also understanding the needs of diverse customers.

"As such, Mitsubishi Motors has been able to keep improving the vehicles and today, we are proud to introduce the new Mitsubishi Triton as the fifth generation of a successful line of pick-up trucks," he said.

Shinnishi said the company is confident this new model will be well received and accelerate the momentum of growth for MMM.

4Sure Power

The new Triton features the award-winning 2.4-litre MIVEC turbodiesel engine with aluminium block for optimum performance and efficiency.

The strong output of 181PS and 430Nm of torque is delivered to four wheels through a new 6-speed automatic transmission to improve driving efficiency and flexibility as well as providing seamless shifting.

4Sure Control

The new Triton is equipped with Mitsubishi Motor’s Super-Select 4WD II system, developed with decades of experience in off-road competitions such as the Dakar Rally.

The intelligent and robust system delivers optimum traction and handling characteristics over all surfaces.

The Super-Select 4WD II system has a new Off-road Mode increased capability in different off-road conditions such as gravel, mud, sand and rock.

When engaged, Off-road Mode regulates engine power, transmission and braking for optimum wheel traction in various terrains conditions.

Additionally, Hill Descent Control automatically applies brakes on downhill terrain, allowing the driver to focus on steering operations.

4Sure Agility

Although the Triton is long and large, the iconic J-Line design enables exceptional maneuverability, especially with a best-in-class turning radius of 5.9 metres.

4Sure Safety

The new Triton has a high-durability, high-reliability ladder-type frame and high impact safety cabin structure to provide the occupants with the best possible protection during an accident.

This is complemented by class-leading advanced active safety and driver assistance systems that include Forward Collision Mitigation (FCM) and Blind Spot Warning with Lane Change Assist (BSW with LCA); Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) and Auto High Beam system.

An Ultrasonic Misacceleration Mitigation System (UMS) is now fitted to help reduce accidents resulting from improper use of the accelerator when moving off or reversing in carparks and other confined spaces.

Engine output is also automatically controlled if the driver suddenly accelerates during such a situation.

The new Triton is imported to Malaysia as a Completely Built-Up (CBU) vehicle from Mitsubishi Motors’ global production hub in Thailand.

It is the only pick-up truck (up to 2.4-litre category in Malaysian market) with a 200,000km or five years warranty for ultimate peace of mind driving.

Mitsubishi Motors Malaysia (MMM), the official distributor of Mitsubishi vehicles in Malaysia.

> This article is part of the Supplement series for the 2019 CarSifu Auto Show.

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