New Mitsubishi Triton

A friend of mine just started a new job and he got a brand new Triton as a work car, to quote him " It's a piece of bleep "

They are cheap because they are crap, the old saying you get what you pay for, comes to mind.

Phil

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I don't own one, sorry, but restricting the view to owners only is like looking through the big end of a funnel, very narrow scope.

I'm not a fan of the product for a number of reasons but one issue to be aware if you are a discerning person is: the shock absorbers will fairly quickly lose their ability to be shockers and if towing that is just plain dangerous. If you see one on the road, although quite new, just watch the rear bounce up and down as the lack of damping is demonstrated for you.

If buying one, fit decent shocks which will work as shock absorbers and will control the vehicle and towing masses far better than the, "for sale purposes only" shockers fitted as OE.
If you aren't discerning, then you possibly won't notice these things. I suspect they are the people we read about.

I don't own one either but have been looking at them for some time.

There's a guy doing a round Aus trip with one towing a CT and he's written a piece or two for the Victorian Herald Sun Friday car section. Describes it as simple and bullet proof, but that overtaking while towing is a long-term proposition!

A nephew is a road-train driver in Qld, among other things, and has driven a wide range of 4bies and spent a lot of time on the road. When he had to buy his own he opted for a BT 50, saying the Triton wasn't worth its money.

I don't own a Triton either, but prior to buying my ASX diesel I did a fair bit of research on the Triton because I had intended on buying one - until I discovered it wouldn't fit in my garage. Bit of useless info here: Dual cabs have grown in length by around 500 mm since the early naughties, or thereabouts. I wasn't overly fussed on the 2.5 diesel, with only 300 nm it's 60 short of my ASX and half a car heavier. I only tow an Aliner with it, but it has oodles of oomph for that (technical expression). I spoke with the fellow who was installing my patio the other day, he has a 2013 2.5 Triton, said he wasn't very happy with the output so he had it chipped. He claims it now delivers 538 nms and now he is more than happy with it. Uses it for work and family as well as towing his van. As for getting what you pay for: I bought the ASX based on price and compared with the RAV4, Grand Vitara, Dualis, Sportage and XTrail, I thought it streets ahead. I base that on purchase price ($29990), running costs, service costs, warranty period, driveability, creature comforts, power (nm), but most of all on the seats. The seats in the ASX are as hard as rocks, but I never, ever get a sore back and the wife and I both find them very comfortable for long trips. Not saying it's a better car than the others - just suits us better for it's intended purpose - at the moment.. The ASX diesel has the same running gear as the Outlander but on a smaller platform.

Thank you to all.
Regards
Richard

410 asked in part...
'Opinions only from owners please.'

So there are either some illiterate forum members out there or it's the biggest case of 'triton envy' I have come across.

Friends of friends, mine cars, rear suspension issues (is that all!!!). One reply referenced a thread 4 below this one for a car that's almost a classic....good one. That took some thought. The list goes on.

I'm sure someone out there thinks what you own is a bag of used baby nappies.

I'm very happy with my Triton though 410. Just a bit over $40K for a top of the line with a lot of bells and whistles. But some good comments alongside the rubbish. Price isn't everything, but I tried all the options out there. Isuzu came close, and it was indeed a toss of the coin on that choice. However the options weren't up there. Most overpriced and under equipped was the Hilux. The others were all over the road (empty) when pushed along a corrugated dirt road near me. The Triton did wallow a bit, but it soaked it all up and stayed straight. Seats a bit uncomfy but there is a very easy workaround for that. PM me if you'd like additional info.

And I meant www.newtriton.net.au

Not everyone has the desire or $$$ to buy an expensive latest generation 4wd ute. Some such as the Triton are cheaper. Granted, they are probably cheaper for a reason. I have owned Mitsubishis before but I probably wouldnt buy one, but other folk such as my old man just bought a Challenger and he is happy as Larry. He isnt all that discerning but he also didnt have the $$$ to buy what he wanted.

If it allows our fellow forum holders the opportunity to get out there and live their dreams then good on them. After all, that's what's it's all about. For what it's worth, I always have a yarn with travelling folks about their cars/vans etc. Plenty of happy Triton owners out there.

I'm going to say it.
This place is getting over run with idiots.

410 .
I have owned 5 dual cab utes in a row. They all get run up to about 160 000km to 180 000km and then sold.
Along the way they tow a 1.3T trailer on works days and when the weather is good a 2.2T boat on weekends as well as the odd camping trip.

First was a Holden Rodeo. Was glad to see the back of it.
Second was a Hilux. Most over rated car I ever owned and as far as being unbreakable. That's just marketing rubbish.
Third was D22 Navara with a 3.0 TD. Went to the cape in this and gave me 3 years of trouble free motoring.
Fourth was a BT50. Was good and reliable, had plenty of go and a real good work horse. Standard, it did everything asked of it..
The current car is a Triton. It's already done 38000km and no problems.
The turbo lag takes a bit to get used but once you learn how to drive it, it's no different to anything else. Just don't put you foot down lift off and put your foot down as you'll have to wait. The only gripe I have with it, is the suspension.
It really is rubbish.
I was going to buy another BT50 or Ranger but when I could get my backside into a Triton for 30 grand drive away I spent the other 20 grand elsewhere.
If you buy a Triton get Ultimate suspension in Sydney to put a kit on it and you'll be more than happy.
If you're going up market to a GLXR get one with a factory diff lock. Great value for money.
Get the ultimate suspension, factory locker and some decent tyres and you will have a very capable 4wd. You'll leave all the Hilux and Navara owners at the bottom of the hill and that's before you start engaging the diff lock

I owned the previous model Triton (3.2 Diesel). I had the vehicle for 5 1/2 years and had no problems. I did all the normal stuff you would expect to do with this sort of vehicle - Tanami, Kalumburu, Mitchell Falls, etc. I towed a 1.6 Tonne boat and Tambo camper with it. This ute did a great job without a rattle in it when it was sold.

The one thing I did do was upgrade the suspension with OME equipment but I would do this with whatever ute I bought. I consider the original suspension on any new ute to be light on.

I still own a 95 2.5TD Triton and use it as my yard ute - it’s still going strong. It will leave any 2.8D Hilux in its tracks, especially on any extended high climb.

I am not sure where all the anti - Triton commentary comes from because I've had no major issues at all with either of my utes. I think some of it is issues that any ute may have blown out of proportion. Mitsubishi are also one of the great engineering companies of the world.

Although I've not touched a spanner in anger for a long time, in my early twenties I was a diesel mechanic and first class machinist. Therefore I consider that I have reasonable mechanical knowledge.

Anyway this is my firsthand experience with Tritons.

Regards,

Geoff

Havent been on here for a while. Constantly read the forum though.

410...What have you done? You asked to here from Triton owners to get a first hand view of the vehicle. Suddenly every bloody know all on the forum has wandered in , spruiking garbage and "I knew someone who..etc,etc.

Why cant people just reply when its warranted and is asked from the writer?

Go back and have a look at some of the recent forum replies in various threads and you,ll soon see that there must be a hell of a lot of lonely, know alls out there that cant wait to jump in on a thread regardless of their knowledge or interest. The "look at me : syndrome.....carry on

ps...the unwanted input ruins what should be a helpful thread for the enquirer...

Hi,
I purchased 2013 dual cab 2.5 td mostly based on price...originally was going to spend 20k on something 2nd hand so 30k plus a bit more for extras was too tempting to pass up at the time. Didnt really do enough research at the time (for several reasons not worth mentioning) but all in all happy with it. Turbo lag down low as others have said is a pain but you get used to it pretty quick. Tows 2 ton boat no problems. Suspension i will keep an eye on after reading this thread. Good luck with whatever you purchase....

Paul