Mitsubishi Motors Malaysia (MMM), pengedar rasmi kenderaan Mitsubishi di negara ini, bakal membawa Cabaran Red Peak yang penuh adrenalin ke Malaysia Timur pada hujung bulan ini. Acara tersebut dijadualkan berlangsung di Farley Mall, Kuching pada 23 dan 24 Ogos 2025, dari jam 10.00 pagi hingga 6.00 petang, memberikan orang ramai peluang istimewa untuk merasai sendiri kehebatan Mitsubishi Triton di bawah bimbingan jurulatih berpengalaman.
Cabaran Red Peak dibina khas untuk menonjolkan kekuatan dan ketahanan Triton melalui siri tanjakan dan halangan lasak. Tarikan utamanya ialah Pendakian Red Peak 45 darjah, cerun dramatik yang membuktikan keupayaan mendaki dan cengkaman hebat pikap ini. Dipacu enjin bertenaga serta sistem 4WD Super Select II, Triton dengan mudah menakluki laluan curam, memberi peserta keyakinan terhadap kawalan dan kuasa kenderaan tersebut.
Antara demonstrasi lain termasuk Side Traverse Ramp 35 darjah, yang menguji kestabilan badan Triton ketika salah satu roda terangkat dari tanah, serta Roller Ramp, direka untuk mensimulasikan keadaan ladang berlumpur atau tapak pembinaan. Di sini, sistem pacuan empat roda pintar Triton mengagihkan kuasa secara optimum untuk mengekalkan daya tarikan maksimum. Turut menarik perhatian ialah Tanjakan Tangga, yang meniru laluan berbatu dan curam; di sinilah Mod Rock, salah satu daripada tujuh mod pemanduan Triton, berfungsi memudahkan kawalan tanpa mengorbankan keselesaan penumpang.
Mitsubishi Motors Malaysia (MMM), the official distributor of Mitsubishi vehicles in the country, is set to bring the adrenaline-charged Red Peak Challenge to East Malaysia later this month. The event will be held at Farley Mall, Kuching on 23 and 24 August 2025, from 10.00 am to 6.00 pm, giving the public a rare chance to push the Triton to its limits under expert supervision.
The Red Peak Challenge is designed to showcase the rugged capabilities of the Triton through a series of specially constructed ramps and obstacle courses. The centrepiece is the 45-degree Red Peak Climb, a dramatic incline that highlights the pick-up’s grip and hill-climbing prowess. With its powerful engine and robust 4WD system, the Triton is able to conquer the ramp with ease, giving participants a firsthand taste of its strength and control.
Other obstacle demonstrations include the 35-degree Side Traverse Ramp, which puts the Triton’s body rigidity and stability to the test when one wheel leaves the ground, and the Roller Ramp, inspired by muddy plantations and construction sites, where the Super Select 4WD-II system ensures power is evenly distributed to all wheels for maximum traction. A Staircase Ramp has also been created to simulate uneven terrain and steep descents. Here, the Triton’s Rock Mode, part of its seven drive modes, demonstrates how effortlessly the vehicle manages challenging surfaces while passengers still enjoy impressive cabin comfort.
Mitsubishi Motors Malaysia (MMM), pengedar rasmi kenderaan Mitsubishi di negara ini, bakal membawakan pengalaman pemanduan off-road yang mendebarkan ke pantai timur melalui acara “Live the Drive”. Program penuh adrenalin ini akan berlangsung di tempat letak kereta luar AEON Kota Bharu pada 25 dan 26 Julai 2025, bermula jam 10 pagi hingga 10 malam setiap hari.
Acara ini memberi peluang kepada orang ramai untuk merasai sendiri kehebatan prestasi trak pikap Mitsubishi Triton melalui pelbagai cabaran yang direka khas. Tumpuan utama terarah kepada litar luar jalan yang dibina khusus untuk menonjolkan keupayaan sistem pacuan semua roda Super Select 4WD-II, tujuh mod pemanduan pintar, serta casis bingkai tegar yang telah dipertingkatkan.
Pelbagai halangan mencabar disediakan bagi menguji keupayaan Triton dari sudut kawalan, kestabilan dan keselesaan. Antara yang menarik perhatian ialah cabaran “Rupa Bumi Berbatu Tidak Sekata”, yang meniru keadaan sebenar di ladang dan tapak pembinaan. Di sini, teknologi kawalan cengkaman dan suspensi Triton menyerlah, memberikan keselesaan meskipun permukaan tidak rata.
Mitsubishi Motors Malaysia (MMM), the official distributor of Mitsubishi vehicles in the country, is bringing its adrenaline-charged “Live the Drive” event to the outdoor car park of AEON Kota Bharu from 25 to 26 July 2025. Running from 10.00am to 10.00pm daily, the event invites the public to experience first-hand what sets the Mitsubishi Triton apart in the competitive pick-up segment.
Central to the event is a purpose-built off-road course designed to highlight the Mitsubishi Triton’s advanced features, including the Super Select 4WD-II system, intelligent seven-drive modes, and an upgraded rigid frame chassis. The demonstration aims to give participants a closer look at how the Triton delivers uncompromised performance, comfort, and control—even in extreme conditions.
A series of off-road challenges will be available to showcase the Triton’s engineering capabilities. Among them is the Uneven Rocky Terrain course, simulating plantation and construction site conditions, where the Triton’s combination of grip control and seat comfort stands out. In the Elephant Steps challenge, the vehicle’s 4LLC low-range gearing is pushed to its limits as it maintains traction even with a lifted wheel.
What does a pick-up truck have to do with your regular car? The modern ones can be just as comfortable as sedan, and sometimes better too.
There was a time when pick-up trucks were utilitarian. Those that drove one, used it for a purpose, for work. And there was also a time where you could only register a pick-up truck for commercial purposes.
That has all changed. The vehicle itself is almost unrecognisable in terms of size, design and comfort when compared to their “workhorse” like predecessors.
But even now, there are pick-up trucks that are more utilitarian than others. You don’t buy a Hilux for comfort and neither do you buy a Ranger to go hardcore off-roading. Some pick-up trucks are built to excel at one thing.
That’s just some though, there are others that are built to excel at just about everything.
And in that context, the Mitsubishi Triton, particularly the flagship Athlete variant is arguably the one truck that sits in the midst of a complicated equilibrium and is the best value for money pick-up there is in the market now.
But first, some context.
The Triton that you see on these pages is the sixth-generation variant. It was first introduced to the world towards the second half of 2023 and made its Malaysian debut in October of 2024.
The new Triton had it all. It was much improved over the previous-generation model and was a fine balance of comfort and utility.
But during its launch last year, it was overshadowed by the removal of the diesel subsidies. It was caught in between the political war between those that supported the subsidies and those that agreed for it to be removed.
The industry was in a shock, and this also resulted in lower sales across the board for pick-up truck brands.
So unfortunately for Mitsubishi Motors Malaysia (MMM), it was just a matter of timing. No one could have predicted the timing of the subsidy removal, and this caught out the new Triton, as good as it may be.
Moving forward.
MMM is not a company that sits on its laurels, or misfortunate in this instance. The company headed back to the drawing board, put its ears to the ground and came back with a new Triton.
It is still the same sixth-generation model, but just with a few enhancements that makes it easier on the eye and easier to live with.
It featured new body decals to give it a sportier presence. It also comes with a sports bar at the rear, a new front bumper with aggressive styling and more importantly an easy lift system for the tailgate. The importance of the latter is never to be underestimated as it makes it easier to lift the excruciatingly heavy tailgate.
And then came the final update, the price. MMM reduced the price from the initial RM166k to RM160k, in response to market conditions obviously.
This made the Triton the most affordable among the three heavenly trucks – the Toyota Hilux Rogue, Ford Ranger Wildtrak and the Isuzu D-Max X-Terrain.
So, what makes the Triton so special?
A few things. For one, the Triton has built a reputation of toughness and dependability. According to data sourced from MMA, over 120,000 Tritons have found a home in Malaysia since 2005. And over the years, the Triton has also evolved to meet any requirements.
Together with the launch of the sixth-generation model, MMM also offered the single-cab (two-door) variant of the Triton for the first time in the Malaysian market. This was in response to market demands from people who wanted a work truck without all the “show and go”.
The Mitsubishi Triton is also known for its advanced four-wheel drive system called the Super Select 2. Though only available in the flagship variant, the system is highly regarded as one of the most advanced in the industry.
The system gives the Triton Athlete seven drive modes and uses a unique viscous-coupling centre differential. This allows the Triton to distribute power between the front and rear axles in 4H mode.
Unlike regular four-wheel-drive systems that limit the speed at which the 4H mode can operate at, you can drive the Triton at any speed in 4H mode, even well past the speed limit if needed. That is something that is only available in the Triton and can be regarded as a safety feature when the road gets slippery.
And if you come across even more challenging terrain and need more traction, you can simply switch to 4HLc or even low range 4LLC to lock the centre differential. This makes the Triton unbeatable when the road gets tough.
There’s also the powertrain of the Triton Athlete. Powering the truck is a 2.4-litre, turbocharged, MIVEC engine putting out 204PS and 470Nm of torque. This is more power than an Isuzu D-Max X-Terrain, and though it may not be as powerful as a Ford Ranger Wildtrak, it surely offers smoother power delivery.
The Ranger uses a bi-turbo system that is prone to lag during power delivery. The Triton on the other hand offers instant power by utilising a twin-stage turbocharger which responds immediately to the accelerator pedal.
MIVEC on the other hand is a legendary system that works by adjusting the timing and positioning of the engine valves based on the engine speed. This in turn enhances performance by improving combustion, thus leading to reduced consumption as well.
And on the topic of reduce consumption, the Trion is the only pick-up truck in the market that runs on an aluminium engine. This is lighter which means the Triton does not have to work as hard to turn its wheels, which in turn reduces consumption.
What’s more, our research showed that the Triton Athlete is one of the cheapest to maintain in its segment. Based on a 20,000km service interval, we calculated the price of each service package all the way until 100,000km.
The Triton Athlete will set you back just RM7,303.18, which is lower than the Toyota Hilux Rogue as well as the Ford Ranger Wildtrak.
That can’t be all?
Definitely not. While design is always subjective, the design of the new Triton is not just easy on the eye, it is also an award winner. It won the 2024 IF Design Award under the Product Design Category.
It also won the 2024 Japan Car of The Year under the Design Car of The Year Category, ASEAN NCAP Grand Prix Awards 2024 which recognised the Triton as the best Pick Up Truck, and finally it also won the Vehicle of The Year Award Malaysia as the Best Pick Up Truck of The Year.
So, the Triton is not just something looks and sounds good on paper, it has substance too.
Great, but what about safety?
The Triton has you covered as well. It did not only score the maximum of five-stars in the ASEAN NCAP crash test safety rating, but also comes with an armada of active, passive, and driver aid systems.
Some of the things that are worth mentioning include seven airbags for the Athlete version, forward collision mitigation system with warning and braking function.
It also comes with adaptive cruise control as well as the all-important blind spot monitoring system. Besides that, it has rear cross traffic alert, lane change alert, and lane departure warning, among many others.
But how does it drive?
Step inside the Triton and the first thing that gets you is the comfort of the suede and leatherette clad seats. The seats are not only plush, but broad as well, which is important for long journeys.
The near vertical dash is another thing that gets you. It looks tough, macho even. And the design makes it seem wider than any other dash on the market.
But the real magic of the Triton though is when you start driving it. The electronic steering rack feels light in your hands, and this shrinks the Triton’s commanding size since it is so easy to manoeuvre. This also makes steering in and out of parking lots a breeze, assisted of course by about half a dozen proximity sensors.
Tickle the throttle a little and the engine responds immediately. The lag is barely noticeable here. Once you really start chatting with the accelerator paddle, the Triton responds by piling on speed faster it takes you to read this sentence.
It is no performance car, and it is not trying to be either, but performance just comes naturally to this Triton. It must be the many years it has spent racing in the legendary Dakar Rally. Some know-how from that race has trickled down to the everyday Triton.
But what we really like is how refined it can be and how easy it is to live with on a day-to-day basis.
For the rear passengers, the Triton is the only pick-up truck to come with roof-mounted air-conditioning vents. And if you’re working in the field or out on a hot day, nothing feels better than having cool air blown to your face.
So, should you get one?
If you want a do-everything, go-anywhere pick-up truck, the Mitsubishi Triton Athlete is the truck to have. It’s not only the most affordable in its class, but being the cheapest also means it offers the best value for money in its class.
And just to sweeten the deal, MMM also included the best warranty package among all its competitors as well. The Triton comes secured with a five-year unlimited mileage warranty while most others only make do with a five-year or 150,000km package.
Not bad for a model that was launched in right in the midst of turmoil, and now has rebuilt itself to become one of, if not the best pick-up truck in its segment.
Mitsubishi Motors Corporation mengesahkan penyertaannya dalam Asia Cross Country Rally (AXCR) 2025, dengan Pasukan Mitsubishi Ralliart bersedia menghadapi saingan sengit menggunakan trak pikap Triton yang telah diubah suai khusus untuk perlumbaan tersebut. Acara ini dijadualkan berlangsung pada Ogos ini, merentasi Thailand dan Kemboja, sekali gus meraikan ulang tahun ke-30 kejohanan dengan laluan lebih panjang serta cabaran yang lebih mencabar.
Triton Baharu Lebih Mantap dan Kompetitif
Mitsubishi Motors secara rasmi memperkenalkan Triton rali baharu dalam Pameran Motor Antarabangsa Bangkok ke-46. Jentera ini telah dibangunkan mengikut spesifikasi rali merentas desa kategori T1, dengan pelbagai peningkatan dari segi ketahanan enjin, penalaan casis serta penambahbaikan lain bagi meningkatkan daya tahan dan prestasi keseluruhannya. Pasukan Mitsubishi Ralliart berazam untuk merampas kembali gelaran AXCR, yang kali terakhir dimenangi pada tahun 2022.
Misi Penebusan Selepas Kekecewaan AXCR 2024
Pada edisi AXCR 2024, Mitsubishi Motors menyertai perlumbaan dengan empat unit Triton yang memperlihatkan peningkatan ketara dalam aspek pengendalian dan kelajuan. Pelumba Thailand, Chayapon Yotha, berjaya mendahului saingan keseluruhan pada Leg 4 dengan kelebihan masa 20 minit. Bagaimanapun, kegagalan enjin menyebabkan beliau terpaksa menarik diri, sekali gus meranapkan impian pasukan untuk menjuarai kejohanan.
Mitsubishi Motors Corporation has confirmed its participation in the upcoming 2025 Asia Cross Country Rally (AXCR), with Team Mitsubishi Ralliart set to compete in the gruelling event using a specially modified Triton pickup truck. The rally, which will take place this August, will span across Thailand and Cambodia, marking the event’s 30th anniversary with an extended course and tougher conditions.
The updated Triton rally car, built to T1 cross-country specifications, was unveiled today at the 46th Bangkok International Motor Show. Featuring a striking new livery, the vehicle has been upgraded with improved engine durability, refined chassis tuning, and additional enhancements designed to boost its endurance and competitiveness. Team Mitsubishi Ralliart has set its sights on reclaiming the AXCR title, which it last won in 2022.
Aiming for Redemption
In the 2024 AXCR, Mitsubishi entered four Tritons, which showcased improved handling and performance to compete against high-displacement rivals. Thai driver Chayapon Yotha had taken the overall lead by Leg 4, securing a significant 20-minute advantage. However, an engine failure forced him to retire, dashing the team’s championship hopes.
Mitsubishi Motors Corporation telah mencapai satu lagi kejayaan besar apabila trak pikap satu tan Mitsubishi Triton serba baharu dianugerahkan Kereta Rekaan Terbaik Tahunan pada Anugerah Kereta Terbaik Jepun 2024-2025. Ini merupakan kemenangan berturut-turut bagi Mitsubishi Motors selepas menerima penghormatan sama untuk Delica Mini tahun sebelumnya.
Triton baharu diiktiraf kerana reka bentuknya yang menggabungkan ketangguhan dan kecanggihan. Jawatankuasa penganjur memuji:
Bahagian hadapan Dynamic Shield yang berani, menampilkan gril tiga dimensi yang kukuh, disokong oleh fender besar dan elemen perlindungan.
Proporsi seimbang, terutamanya dalam konfigurasi teksi berkembar, memberikan rupa yang dinamik dan mengagumkan.
Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (Mitsubishi Motors) has achieved a significant milestone as the all-new Triton one-ton pickup truck secured the coveted Design Car of the Year award at the 2024-2025 Japan Car of the Year awards. This recognition, which celebrates outstanding exterior and interior vehicle design, marks Mitsubishi Motors’ second consecutive win following last year’s honour for the Delica Mini kei-car.
The Triton was praised by the organising committee for its rugged yet sophisticated design, which embodies Mitsubishi Motors’ signature 4WD spirit while inspiring customers to embrace new lifestyles. Its bold Dynamic Shield front-end design and robust form harmonize perfectly with well-balanced proportions, even in its double-cab configuration.
Built on the “Beast Mode” design concept, the Triton exudes a commanding presence with its powerful and agile appearance. The Dynamic Shield design integrates a robust, three-dimensional front grille with prominent fenders and protective elements, highlighting both strength and sophistication.
Inside, the Triton showcases a driver-focused Horizontal Axis design for enhanced visibility and spatial awareness. Key features include:
Soft padding in strategic areas for passenger protection.
Geometric shapes and metallic accents for a high-contrast, modern cabin.
Glove-friendly switches and dials, catering to professional and rugged use.
Comfortable, sturdy elements like the steering wheel and door handles, designed under the Mitsubishi Touch approach.
Tracing its roots back to the Forte, first launched in 1978, the Triton has become Mitsubishi Motors’ global strategic model. Over five generations, approximately 5.7 million units have been sold across 150 countries, solidifying its reputation as a dependable and versatile pickup truck.
The all-new Triton represents a complete overhaul, featuring upgrades to its interior, exterior, chassis, ladder frame, and engine. Developed under the concept of “Power for Adventure,” the model caters to both commercial users and adventure enthusiasts, supporting activities like water sports, winter sports, and outdoor excursions.
First unveiled in Thailand in July 2023, where it is produced, the new Triton debuted in Japan in February 2024. Mitsubishi Motors is now rolling out the model across 100 countries worldwide, further cementing its position as a top contender in the global one-ton pickup truck segment. Mitsubishi Motors Malaysia officially launched the sixth-generation Mitsubishi Triton in October 2024 with prices starting at RM101,980.
The Design Car of the Year award underscores Mitsubishi Motors’ commitment to blending functionality, ruggedness, and aesthetic appeal, positioning the Triton as a standout in its class.
When the diesel subsidies were removed, everyone expected the pick-up truck segment to take a significant hit. While pick-up trucks are great workhorses for all industries, a significant slice of the segment bought pick-up trucks for lifestyle purposes. Whether it was for hiking, fishing or for general use, pick-up trucks are a great companion.
So, when the subsidies were removed, the sales of pick-up trucks were expected to slow. And while some did off-load their trucks or cancelled their planned purchase, the segment did not slow down as drastically as expected. In fact, the segment is still vibrant, just not as before. (more…)
