Opinion on New Mitsubishi Triton GLX-R 4x4 TD
Submitted: Thursday, Dec 24, 2009 at 19:30
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Rocko Wallaby
Heya Folks
Decided to upgrade my Frontera to a New vehicle. Looking at whats on offer, I'm considering a Triton with the new high power turbo diesel, and 5 speed auto GLX-R package. Only thing is, theres not a lot of good info out there on them, and I don't see the point on taking onm the opinion of someone from a car magazine who test drives them for a few hours or days, but has no real inkling of what they're really like to own.
They seem to have a lot better specs than anything equivalent, given they have side curtain airbags, stability and traction control, and many other extras, and nothing else seems to come close for the price. Add that to a huge warranty period, and it's a very attractive package overall.
Hilux is just too expensive. Navara hasn't the options (not to mention I'm not impressed with the build quality and
suspension, having worked on my old man's), and having had a Holden previously, I'm not going down that path again.
So, can anyone give some opinions and detail their experiences with the newer Tritons, good and/or bad? Also, any suggestions who are decent dealers in SE Qld?
Have a week to buy before end of year, so no rush or anything ;)
Cheers,
Scotty
Reply By: Fatso - Thursday, Dec 24, 2009 at 19:48
Thursday, Dec 24, 2009 at 19:48
I took one for a test drive last week. Man they hoooot. That 5 speed auto works real nicely. They have come so far with autos that I reckon you will have a hard time finding a new 4x4 in manual in ten years time.
Heaps of the fancy standard features are extras on other dual cabs.
ABS, traction control, stabilisation control, privacy tint on the rear windows, proper tint on the front windows, 15000klm service interval & 5 years roadside assist. The list goes on.
That Mitsubishi warranty is going to have to force the other manufacturers to rethink theirs also. If you are planning on owning it for 5 years you will be selling it with another 5 years drive train warranty. That warranty starts at the
water pump & ends at the
wheels & includes all the head. Not the injectors though. They only get 5 years & 100,000Klm.
The 5 years & 100,000klm is more practical as
well. The average Australian car only does 15,000 a year. Mitsubishi gives a more user friendly warranty there.
They are going to give the other manufacturers a run for their money with that car.
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Follow Up By: Rocko Wallaby - Thursday, Dec 24, 2009 at 19:56
Thursday, Dec 24, 2009 at 19:56
Nods! However, the 10 year drivetrain warranty isn't apparently transferrable...covers the first owner only. Plan on keeping this for a while though, so works for me.
Scotty
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Follow Up By: Steve - Saturday, Dec 26, 2009 at 13:55
Saturday, Dec 26, 2009 at 13:55
Fatso,
straying slightly from the topic, I'm glad somebody is aware of "average" annual mileages in Oz. I'm getting a bit grumpy with some of these dealers, as I browse online for another vehicle, who show a 5 year
old car on carsales.com with 112,000 ks and call it low mileage. Happens repeatedly.
That's all
:-))
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Reply By: landseka - Thursday, Dec 24, 2009 at 20:02
Thursday, Dec 24, 2009 at 20:02
Have a look at www.newtriton.net introduce yourself and ask away. Several of the members there have the new one and they are very open and helpful.
Neil
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Reply By: landed eagle - Thursday, Dec 24, 2009 at 20:10
Thursday, Dec 24, 2009 at 20:10
I bought a new GLX/R TD in January.
Since then it's towed my Expanda from
Hobart to
Port Douglas and back.
Faultess performance. Heaps of torque (new version has even more).
If you're planning to have people in the back
seat it certainly gets the nod from my two teens who came along for the drive. They also came along when we test drove all the contenders in this vehicle type to rate the back seats for me.Nothing worse on a long drive than kids complaining that they're uncomfortable.
Have heard on other forums of some disliking the front seats. Don't have a problem myself. Certainly not uncomfortable at the end of a few long days drive when we were away
Mine's a manual did 14.5 l/100kms with the caravan on the back during our trip.Towed at an average of 90-95km/hr
After 12 months of ownership I wouldn't hesitate to buy another.
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Reply By: Best Off Road - Thursday, Dec 24, 2009 at 20:13
Thursday, Dec 24, 2009 at 20:13
Mitsubishi have cured the major problem they had ie load space.
They originally had an appalling small tub but it now rivals Hilux, D40 Navara and BT50/
Ranger.
Excellent cabin space, especially for rear
seat passengers.
Warranty is outstanding.
And they don't look all that shabby either.
Jim.
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Follow Up By: Rocko Wallaby - Thursday, Dec 24, 2009 at 20:19
Thursday, Dec 24, 2009 at 20:19
I'm most likely to put on an alloy tray anyways, so
the tub issue isn't really a concern.
Have a good alloy canopy, and hoping I can get a tray to fit it, rather than replace it
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Reply By: Member - Porl - Thursday, Dec 24, 2009 at 20:35
Thursday, Dec 24, 2009 at 20:35
If you're after a new one it is worth a cruise of:
www.carsellout.com.au
No affiliation just found it a good place to look at new prices and demo's.
Quite a few SEQ
places advertise there too.
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Reply By: Beer Pig - Friday, Dec 25, 2009 at 20:36
Friday, Dec 25, 2009 at 20:36
I picked up a new NM GL-R about 3 weeks ago I had a Navara 2005 before that and I can tell you there is no comparison the trition is
miles in front with safety and room in the cab and the power of the 2.5 TD tows my 18ft caravan with ease....I am waiting on a ARB Winch bar and
snorkel which are about 4-5 weeks away as they are a bit different in the mounting so ARB have to design them
You wont go wrong mate
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Follow Up By: Member - Rod N (QLD) - Monday, Dec 28, 2009 at 07:58
Monday, Dec 28, 2009 at 07:58
What are the towing specs for the Triton? I read somewhere it is only 2500kg, which is too low for me.
Rod
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Reply By: Marty-VIC - Friday, Dec 25, 2009 at 20:53
Friday, Dec 25, 2009 at 20:53
We have nationwide fleet of 1 ton service vehicles made up of all brands. Mitsi Triton have lowest break down and warranty claims and best fuel consumption. New engine power and torque towing is impressive. They guys now fight to get the Tritons to drive. Triton presently unbeatable for features safety and standard options.
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Reply By: Russ n Sue - Sunday, Dec 27, 2009 at 23:06
Sunday, Dec 27, 2009 at 23:06
G'day
On the face of it, Mitsi's warranty looks fantastic. I'm here to tell you, from bitter experience, that getting Mitsubishi to honour that warranty is a whole different thing. I won't go into it here, although anyone who wants to here more can PM me if they would like, but I can promise you that if they can even sniff a hint of an excuse to get out of fixing things they will try to.
Now, I know that a couple of hundred Mitsi fanboys are going to come back at this an say that they didn't have issues with warranty but I'm talking about two vehicles that were "mission critical" to a particular contract that were routinely in for repairs and Heaven and Hell had to be moved to get Mitsi to admit that it was their problem. Two out of two ain't bad.
1) The vehicles are OK, but don't expect them to do anything REALLY tough.
2) Be prepared for much anguish and frustration if you do happen to break the vehicle.
3) Be VERY firm with the dealer if you do go in for warranty work.
On the other hand, you could simply brand me a "whinger" and buy the car anyway. But you hav been warned.
Cheers
Russ
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