triton vs bt50

Submitted: Monday, Apr 11, 2011 at 08:44

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Hi Guys

Have read heaps of the threads on the above to 4WD Dual Cabs - just after some thoughts on the current models - comfort - 4wd capability - fuel consumption - servicing - looking forward to hearing your feedback?

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Reply By: Member - DW Lennox Head(NSW) - Monday, Apr 11, 2011 at 09:30

Monday, Apr 11, 2011 at 09:30

G'day

For what it is worth, I have a 4 month old BT50 and after a Bravo it is awesome. I tow a Kimberley Karavan, about 1.9t, with ease and the fuel usuage over 1000 kms was 13.9 l/100 kms at an average speed of 88 km/hr.

A friend I see regularly has changed from a very recent Triton to the BT 50 and he says he has noticed a big improvement in power and fuel consumption. He is towing a bogie axle caravan but I am not sure of the weight. He is very happy with his change.

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DW

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Follow Up By: TerraFirma - Monday, Apr 11, 2011 at 12:49

Monday, Apr 11, 2011 at 12:49

I don't see how the BT50 makes more power than the Triton. Current Specs state:

Triton TD - 131KW - 400NM

BT-50 - 115KW - 380NM

Unless you are not comparing current models.?

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Follow Up By: Member - DW Lennox Head(NSW) - Monday, Apr 11, 2011 at 16:13

Monday, Apr 11, 2011 at 16:13

TerraFirma

I am only repeating what he told me. He has tried various other makes in this class. He is an enthusiast about vehicles and their performance.

From my own experience, with other engines, you cannot always believe what is printed on a pamphlet.

DW

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Follow Up By: mangey33 - Monday, Apr 11, 2011 at 20:13

Monday, Apr 11, 2011 at 20:13

I drive a new triton (8 months old )and have just clocked up 42000km and tow a fully loaded 7x5 trailer for work and get an average 13.1L/100km at 105 kmph .
I Traded from a Colorado and it has a lot more punch than that which you really notice in soft sand down the beach so it definitely has more punch than the BT50 with a lot better fuel economy .
Good luck with your choice as it is not always an easy decision .

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Follow Up By: nick b - Monday, Apr 11, 2011 at 21:38

Monday, Apr 11, 2011 at 21:38

Up to 2006 tritons were using the 2.8 motor , no power house !!!! unlike the new ones .

Cheers Nick

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Follow Up By: Isuzumu - Tuesday, Apr 12, 2011 at 07:12

Tuesday, Apr 12, 2011 at 07:12

Just wait around for the new Ford Ranger/BT 50, 147KW/470NM and see if the Triton can catch them hahahahahaha

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Reply By: landed eagle - Monday, Apr 11, 2011 at 15:22

Monday, Apr 11, 2011 at 15:22

I tow a 16' Expanda Outback with my '09 Triton (3.2L) The newer one is a 2.5L. Averages 13.5/14.5 L/100kms at 90km/hr depending on conditions.
It never seems to be trying very hard.
I personally find the front seating comfortable ( others will disagree). The rear seat is great compared to the other contenders. My teens tried all the dualcabs and the Triton won easily for rear seat comfort.
Mine hasn't been off road seriously so cant really comment on that for you.
I get services done by a non Mitsubishi mechanic who has looked after my vehicles for years,(and he lives 2 mins drive away).
Haven't had any dramas, but the one thing that these vehicles are susceptible to is a carbon build up in the inlet manifold. My Mitsubishi dealer does a clean on mine every 20,000kms or so to keep it tidy. I am going to fit a catch can to mine after it next gets cleaned.
According to the boys on newtriton.net the 2.5L motor is doing the same thing.
And I don't think its confined to just the Mitsubishi. I saw it mentioned on a Hilux forum the other day too.
Happy choosing, it's fun looking for a new car, if a bit confusing sometimes.

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Follow Up By: nick b - Monday, Apr 11, 2011 at 21:25

Monday, Apr 11, 2011 at 21:25

In regards to carbon build up in the inlet manifold. i was told that mitsy are replacing manifold under warranty with a larger dia type .

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Follow Up By: landed eagle - Tuesday, Apr 12, 2011 at 08:52

Tuesday, Apr 12, 2011 at 08:52

MMA changed the design of the upper inlet manifold which also changed the position of a sensor that was being fouled up by the carbon. My vehicle has the new manifold but still the carbon problem persists.

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