2024 Mitsubishi Triton/L200 on/off-road (inc. 0-100) review

We finally have the chance to put the new Mitsubishi Triton through its paces to figure out whether this all-new model is worth upgrading to. Paul Maric tests the 2024 Mitsubishi Triton GSR on- and off-road to see how good it is.

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Intro: 00:00
Exterior: 00:57
Interior: 05:23
Infotainment: 06:56
Safety Tech: 08:18
Practicality: 09:04
On the Road: 11:43
Performance: 20:26
Off the Road: 23:50
Verdict: 35:11

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Paul Maric:

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[PvtRookie]

Hey Paul, I’m a massive fan and have been watching car expert for years. Just I guess a bit of feedback on the video and the this particular Triton. I work for Mitsubishi currently as the main brand I sell and I think you have a lot of great points in the video, however there’s a couple parts that weren’t in line with my own hands on experience with the new Triton. The parts where you got stuck in the various 4wd modes shouldn’t be happening and aren’t reflective of dealer drive day Mitsubishi organised at the RACQ driver training centre in Queensland. In the course they put us through, it performed flawlessly on the stock tyres and on stock tyre pressures. The particular 4wd track they put us on was comparitable to the course you’ve just run with uneven ruts, sharp climbs, severely off camber angles, mud, sand, water crossing and it didn’t get stuck whatsoever. The car also gained traction straight away and pulled without hesitation is every situation. One thing I noticed, the auto hold wasn’t working at all for you. I actually think the particular car you were supplied has issues because the new MV genuinely is more capable than the old MR and the MR is absolutely the mountain goat you described it as.

I myself really like the suspension tuning however my on road experience has been quite urban. I agree wholeheartedly with the driver fatigue monitor and the stop start and I’m anticipating that Mitsubishi will patch these in due time.

I’m really keen to see your towing test on these as I think this where it will really shine, particularly with the all new chassis. Overall, a lot of people are complaining about the the pricing in these comment section but the MV is still several grand cheaper than the comparative models in both the Hilux and the Ranger whilst actually being a much better spec’s car than the hilux (outside of the 30nm difference) and a much more reliable option than the Ranger. I’m happy they’ve had a good crack at moving away from being the cheap option to now offer a more premium dual cab at what is still a good value for money point.

Just a strong point to mention with the range, the GLX is the most well equipped entry model dual cab on the market and I’d be keen to see a comparison video on all the entry dual cabs on the market as I think it’d be good for the tradies and business customers that buy these.

All in all mate, keep up the great work and always keen to watch your videos.

[Mochabear]

Some things I agree with, others I don't. I've seen plenty of other reviews or videos with the MV Triton off-road performing without issue. So one has to ask, why the struggle here? User error? Trying to switch to 4H while standing still results in exactly what happened in this review - you need to be in Neutral, not Drive! This is standard when switching to 4H with the Super Select II, you actually either need to be moving with foot off the throttle and it'll engage within seconds or stationary and in Neutral, same going from 2H to 4HLC. Going to 4HLC from 4H at a standstill will switchover in seconds just fine I've found. I tried switching to 4H without moving in my GSR and in the Mrs Pajero Sport this morning, does the same thing as his video. And how did we go from doing an initial review throwing it around sandy hills like it was nothing, to oh it's struggling on our off-road course? Something isn't right there! There's more to pick apart from this video, but I'd be typing for ages. I'm certainly not a Triton fanatic, but this review just makes the Triton look incredibly incompetent off-road or a shit ute all round, has been set up to fail I feel.

[msug]

Very fair review Paul, been following you and the team since the early CarAdvice days. Just purchased this as my first new car and having had it for two weeks, must say I am very happy except for two things, stop start and driver monitoring. Both get turned off as soon as I get into the car. Why a Triton for me? Never owned a ute but I had one for a few months for one of my previous jobs (2000 Hilux non turbo diesel, loved it) and with a small bub and my role at work it’s what I wanted/needed. Liked the look when it was released mid last year, so I shortlisted a Triton, a Dmax, a BT50 and a wildcard, a Cannon. The Navara was too old and small in the back, the Musso was great but didn’t have adaptive cruise and who knows about Ssangyong solvency, the Hilux is dear for a 10 year old ute and then the Ranger; honestly really wanted one, but the reliability stories and the price ruled it out. Test drove the Mitsubishi first and loved it (feels like a modern Pajero) and the softness was a positive as I will do a lot around town. The steering was the thing that sold me with the modern interior, and the engine was smooth and reasonably quiet with plenty of punch. Dmax had the best seats but was a generation behind and was what I’d buy if I needed a workhorse not a ute with a family. The biggest surprise was the Cannon, which had me stumped. It was 85-90% of the car for 65% of the price. It drove well enough, interior was nice, and was well built. The thing that got me was the notchy steering and the slightly underpowered engine. I picked a GSR due to the fact that once depreciation was considered the triton wasn’t that much dearer (although I was lucky I got a very generous fleet discount). Of the 4cyl utes this is the pick, it’s by no way perfect but I think most Aussies will appreciate the softer ride (much better when towing and/or 100kgs in the back), the steering and a 10 year warranty. But I will be buying the kit to disable the stop start system when it’s released, and any kit to at least turn the sound off for the driver monitoring system!

[ronaldov]

Geezus a Triton pushing 70K on road...craziness.

[josephtembo]

Triton is just the best out there and i am purchasing some really soon..

[NearbyCactus]

I've got a 2022 Triton, and I came away from this thinking I'm really happy with what I've got.

[AusGovOfficial]

19:07 “No one’s going to be driving their dual-cab utes like this”.
Oh, they will be, unfortunately.

[ethanvanzyl]

I got the 2024 GLS and if they didn’t have the auto stop start and the driver monitoring system I’d be 100% happy, can’t even call those tyres AT, wouldn’t even think of taking mine off road until I get proper tyres.

[longdongjohn]

1. Putting a piece of tape over the driver distraction monitor doesn't fix it. It just goes nuts binging and bonging with a message saying "i cAnT sEe YoUr FaCe".
2. The trick with super select is to change mode, give it some gas then let go of the throttle, it'll engage much faster, and that's what my Pajero Sport manual tells you to do.

[unknownd]

I don't understand why manufacturers make the dash cupholders available only on higher trims. Even the Ranger does this! How much do they save by removing the dash cupholders for the lower trims? Lol.

[tanmupps]

Waiting for the 2024 dmax review from paul❤

[ramajyello]

I've been looking forward to this

[buncha]

Triton has lost its main advantage against the opposition. Price there are better choices at that price.

[Rusty_Gold]

This review pays to read other comments . Either you weren't in neutral or the car had a minor problem. Other users don't get the same issues

[masterchief]

The old Triton seemed much better off road, especially the traction control. This is a sad downgrade.

[hankelvisimpersonator]

Hi Paul. Great review as usual. But I felt it a bit .... rushed? I bought a GSR two weeks ago (New Gen) and love it. With a few "dang, I wish they would fix that" thrown in. I have not experienced the problems you experienced changing modes. But then again, I followed the Mitsubishi guidelines and put it in Neutral first ;-)

I also remember your clear favourite, the Raptor, failing on the hill climb. And needed front, middle and rear diffs locked. And the Raptor has FAR more aggressive tyres. I think doing "offroad" tests of any four wheel drive should be on matching rubber. It's the first thing any person heading offroad will upgrade on their car. So, when you get to the 2024 Ute test, please put the same tyres on each vehicle. Rubber off the showroom floor is practically useless offroad.

As mentioned everywhere the driver distraction and engine cut off are both significant annoyances. Mitsubishi would be better served by remembering the setting the driver selected between drives. Having to turn them off EVERY drive is just frustrating. Hopefully they might fix this in a software update.

The biggest issue I have found is in towing. Yes. Odd. I have a caravan weighing in at 2.7T loaded. On undulating roads, it felt bloody unsafe when I first towed. Then I learned not to fight it and let it do it's thing. Much better. Hitting undulations on the road at 100k's is a new pair of undies experience the first time around until you master the "don't fight it" technique. But, the suspension is way to soft to tow anything over 2.5T IMHO. Your upcoming tow test will no doubt be an eye opener for everyone. I think as the aftermarket suppliers ramp up, a new suspension setup is on the cards.

The driver assists are awesome. But again, you need to get used to them, as there are a few interesting behaviours, particularly if you haven't had a "modern" car before. The adaptive cruise control. It's great considering I am coming from an NX Pajero which has cruise, but is not adaptive. Two times though, I had to take a deep breath. The first I was in peak hour traffic, doing about 80kph on the freeway with the cruise set at 100. Sitting nicely behind a vehicle in front, I was cool McCool with my adaptive cruise control on, speeding up and slowing down with the traffic. Then a motor bike went past me on the passenger side splitting lanes between the cars. I guess he was doing 90-100kph. In an instant the Triton sped up very quickly to catch the bike. I'm not sure if it was me jumping on the brakes, or if it came to it's senses, but it slowed down before I plowed into the car in front. Certainly woke me up.

The next was when following a car in the right lane at 70 on a dual carriage way with a median strip in the middle. Car in front moved right into a turning lane and I was going straight ahead. However, the car slowed down significantly (as it was turning right), and the Triton jumped on the brakes and slowed down to to match it (about 30 kph) in the right lane with cars behind me. And I now had a clear lane ahead slowing to a stop. I stomped on the accelerator. Another pair of undies to wash.

It does say in the drivers manual cruise control only to be used on the freeway. But really?

Having said all that, do I like it? Damn right I do. Do I regret bying it? Not at all. Would I buy something else next time? Nope. Well. Probably not.

To me it came down to what I got for my hard earned. It was quite a bit less than a similar spec 4cyl Ranger, and WAAAY less than a V6 Ranger. And I refuse to pay the Toyota tax.

With the towing observations above, it is still a great towing vehicle. Hills that the Pajero struggled with are no problems for the Triton. It's got all the power I need and there was not a single hill that made it drop below the speed limit. And it's quite a bit more economical than the Pajero. Probably very similar to the Ranger 4cly I imagine. And for me, it is insanely comfortable around town and for long drives.

[GForceVRX]

The Tritons have a great reputation for reliability too.
Which is another factor to consider when purchasing a vehicle of this type.
Unlike the troublesome Ford Rager for instance

[colseverns]

Finally a tough looking Triton, great review... realistic for most of us. I like that it has drum brakes on the rear ... drum brakes offer significantly better braking when under load so i can understand why they use drums... Hilux also use drums for this reason.

[tanmupps]

Can't wait for the my 2024 isuzu dmax review with rough improved traction control you always complained about 😂😂 love your reviews❤

[MoretonN]

23 model with a tune an updated headset makes a lot of $$$$ sense