EPISODE ONE - 2021 Isuzu D-MAX v 2021 Mitsubishi MR Triton review in the Flinders Ranges

The Loaded 4X4 team (David, Rose, Steane and Georgia) head to Bendleby Ranges in the Flinders Ranges to drive the all-new 2021 Isuzu D-MAX and Mitsubishi MR Triton back to back, over some amazing tracks in the Hungry Ranges.

We think they both have Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, one beeps a lot but has great cupholders and the other punches well above its weight, twice, and we love a good cliche.

So which one gets our votes? You'll have to watch the vid to find that out!

Skip Ahead:
Intro: 00:00​
Drive to Bendleby Ranges: 03:08​
Intro to the Hungry Ranges: 04:00​
D-MAX David and Steane in-car: 06:30​
D-MAX studio chat #1: 11:57
Good Gear product #1 Milford's Ult!Mate towbar: 19:02​
D-MAX Rose and Georgia in-car: 23:35​
D-MAX studio chat #2: 29:00
The bloody Apostle Birds: 32:00
Good Gear product #2 Offline's Raker camper trailer: 33:04​
Good Gear product #3 CSA's Bullet Alloy Wheel: 42:02
Driving the Pat's Peak area: 42:40
MR Triton David and Steane in-car: 47:36
MR Triton studio chat #1: 53:25
Good Gear product #3 ARB's Elements Fridge: 1:01:18
FAQ - Part-time 4WD explained by David: 1:03:33​
MR Triton Rose and Georgia in-car: 1:11:24
The verdict - which one we'd buy: 1:15:44
Overview of the Bendleby Ranges: 1:24:02​
Episode Two teaser: 1:26:19

We haven't forgotten words either, so if you're interested in our views on the 4X4s in Episode One, you can tap the following links:

At Loaded 4X4 we're putting the 'adventure' back into 4X4 reviews by putting the latest 4X4 vehicles to the test in amazing locations. We'll be dropping a new BIG episode every two months and filling the time in between with plenty of shorter 4X4 reviews, product features and off-road driving advice videos.

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[gracianoantonio]

Great video, Both car is capable of off-roading but Triton is my dream Car ❤️

[culls]

What a great reveiw team, i drive a MR Triton and love it I've also got an old school ranger 09 and as you can imagine the triton eats it, great work again keep it up and great to see covid hasn't knocked your passion 👍🛻

[VideoShowMeHow]

Good stuff guys!! Can wait to start doing my Dmax build up!

[WDriversGuide]

Great first episode team, looking forward to the next one.

[MotoSwagger]

Liked, subscribed and set notifications all within the first few minutes of viewing... Did Flinders Ranges with the family 2 years ago in our QE Pajero Sport and camper trailer... cant wait to go back :-)

[joslyrasitrasitrabeh]

Mitsubishi is very good the winner of Rally Dakar, speeding very fast on highway and heavy duty for long distance

[chis_mosa]

Great review guys. New subscriber here 😜

[bryceregnier]

This is why the magazine was good but this is better guys, Fantastic job and cant wait for episode 2. May this be the start of something special.

[SDOKELL]

Good review but I have a feeling the reviewers had more knowledge of the DMAX than the Triton. I have the 2019 MR GLS Prem & the tech level is pretty even. Its not called IDAS on the MR but it has the same collision mitigation tech, lane depature, auto high beam, wipers, even a 360 camera (which my wife loves). By Platform you must mean the chassis as a lot has changed from the MQ. Same 4N15 engine introduced in 2016 so it has some stats on reliance. New 6 speed auto in 2019, new larger front brakes on higher end models, heated seats, heaps changed in the cabin, new exterior panels and styling. Essentially tried to give us a new ute without a total new build like the DMAX. But yep the suspension as mentioned is garbage, something to upgrade with that extra 8k handy :)

[TheFriarHenderson]

Hmmm, not a bad show at all👍👍. You’ve got me hooked on episode 2, did someone mention a Land Rover ✅

[kevinedwards]

Great show guys, taking my new triton to bendlby over Easter and gland to see we shouldn’t have any trouble.

[leunammenaikngip]

Great review on demax and triton I love it

[cyclemoto]

First time viewer, thank you for your time and content. Interesting to know if both vehicles had aftermarket suspension, would the Triton be better due to it's better calibrated off road traction control system?

[wax]

IN NZ the at my 3k service it had a software update on the IDAS system which doesn't intervene as much as it originally done from factory. but you still have to adjust the settings to stop it interfering so much.

[spottedspot]

Love them both! But I use 2019 Triton.

[niftyone]

The d’max beeping on the trax, easy hit the button on the left topside of the console opposite the diff locker button, turns off the sensors for off-road, so no more beeping at bushes lol

[kevinblythe]

I thought it was a missed opportunity towards the end of the video that the girls didn't utilise 'descent control' on the Triton rather than using low range first gear when heading down a slope but old habits are sometimes hard to break. I enjoyed the effort you all put in. Keep up the good work. Subbed.

[waynefaulkner]

I would have liked to have heard a comment or two, regarding how the MR compared to the slightly modified MQ ?

[neilcopeland]

Hi everyone, great video, I have an x terrain on order, expecting in August. Great to see a local SA team producing some content. I have one question, Rose mentioned heated seats on the D-Max, every other review I've watched or read has pointed out the lack of heated seats on the D-Max. Can you confirm that the D-Max you had did actually have heated seats? Is this something Isuzu has added since launch last year maybe, since I have been watching older reviews? I know the Mazda BT-50 twin does have heated seats.

[glenndelacruz]

why are you guys not mentioning diff lock on the triton while praising the diff lock on the d-max?? It does have diff lock you know? You need to be aware that D-Max differential shaft is aluminum and we all know steel shaft is way way stronger than aluminum. This aluminum shaft can get damaged easily on gnarly trails when it hit rocks underneath