Mitsubishi Triton Diesel Super Select 4×4
July 24, 2008 by George Skentzos
Mitsubishi Australia has announced the arrival of a new upgrade to its Triton four-wheel drive utility range across the diesel VR, GLX-R and GLS models.
They now boast Mitsubishi’s advanced Super Select four-wheel drive system as found in the highly specified passenger four-wheel drive Pajero wagon.
The Super Select four-wheel drive system allows the driver to choose between four driving modes:
- 2H two-wheel drive high range is used for general commuting or highway touring in fine weather and promotes fuel economy.
- 4H full-time four-wheel drive provides added traction in inclement weather, or when the road surface becomes rough.
- 4HLC four-wheel drive high range with locked centre differential delivers power equally to all four wheels.
- 4LLC four-wheel drive low range with locked centre differential is suitable for rough terrain. A rear-diff lock is available as an option.
The new system provides a distinct advantage over its part-time all-wheel drive competitors, offering genuine all-terrain capabilities.
It will be included as standard on all diesel VR, GLX-R and GLS four-wheel drive Mitsubishi Tritons arriving between now and December 2008.
However Mitsubishi’s Easy Select part time 4WD system is retained on GLX 4×4 models.
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Good 4WD’s those new triton’s, previous model was more then a bit outdated but the new one is very good
Bloody good drive and surprizingly capable.
You blokes heard anything about the Triton (more to the point the 3.0 Mitsubishi diesel) surging on a closed throttle?
I had a listener call in and swear that they all do it…?
Tom
never heard of it before, know a few triton diesel owners who won’t hear a bad word against them, let alone making comments about the engine surging. Although the triton is a 3.2 diesel, not a 3.0, so maybe you are thinking of a different motor?
I heard whispers of the Pajero having this issue (something to do with the particulate filter).
Mitsu have apparently fixed this.
Could just be someone not used to fly-by-wire throttle that is used now on all modern diesels.
I own & drive a Mitsubishi Lancer CS model 2004 and it is the best of four cylinder engines ever designed.I have no break-down or product/parts replacement necessary in four years.Because…it is a smaller car it still maintains value and performance.With the crippling fuel shortage crisis, car manufactures would do well to invest in economical vehicle manufacturing to boost their sales and provide a unilateral confidence surge towards new car buyers,saving jobs at the same time.In a better climate, switch back to the larger models and by the same token, new technology would have advanced so far into the future, you’ll have a whole swather of new toy’s to add. I won’t criticize any of the other car manufactures but if they follow your road map,they will do just as well as you will.
I own a 2007 Mitsubishi Triton Turbo Diesel and it has problems with the accelerator, especially when it is cold. The vehicle does not slow down when you take your foot off the throttle, this can vary from half a second to up to 3 seconds! There is also a “surge” when at low speed, though Mitsubishi have said that it is due to a known problem and a module will have to be re calibrated. The “running on” is quite prominent if you try to back a trailer or also if you tow a load that catches wind (like a water tank). It feels as though you have cruise control on.
The danger is when someone not used to it drives the car. During the first few weeks I had mine I shot out into an intersection as a result, I also had an embarrasing eppisode at an RBT where I over run the waiting officer. There is no doubt that it is there, and after talking to a few other owners of the same model, they notice it too. Also in 4wd it wont hold going down hill, even in low. You need to use the brakes all the way down. My 2004 Model would easily hold in low on the same hills. Seems to climb better though.
Further to that it is very noisy, sounds like it is running low on oil.
I bought 2007 GXL-R Dual cab diesel auto. having problems with the car dropping to 1200rpm in drive with no response from the accelerator pedal. Rang the dealer they informed me these cars go into SQL? Some sort of re-programming that resets and learns the factory parameters if you turn the engine off then on and let it idle for 15 minutes. Unfortunately the problem has reoccurred three times since, once between two trucks in a torrential downpour, once going up a steep grade and again pulling out onto oncoming traffic. Needs to learn at a better time, like when you are not driving. Not that impressed so far, gave up a perfectly good v6 Navara for this. Engine is noisey, they did not really get the shift pattern in the auto right with the power delivery, I will be taking it back to the Mandurah dealer tomorrow and test the warranty.I will be prepared for a shit fight and the usual bullshit.
geoff
i am from mandurah also i am the owner of a did triton also mine is a manual but sounds like it has same problems on the other mitsubishi triton utility site a few owners reckon they have had the fix installed already have just phoned adelaide and they say japan is still working on fix same load of crap ay i had mine a year now had new motor at 3000ks still the same done 29000ks now log on to other site there is more interesting reading
I just checked out the Mitsubishi website and apparently there is an update coming out for the GLS called the “GLS Sportback”, featuring new design 17″ alloy wheels and a massive inspired-by-Maloo hard tonneau cover as seen on the “Panther” concept at AIMS 2007
…or maybe it’s fastback. Either way…
Now there is an issue with the wipers on the intermittent function. The two fastest speeds will revert to constant wiper motion, this happens sporadically, it will be fine for a while, then just start going constantly!
A squeek has developed under the vehicle too, though the dealer has ordered some parts to aparently resolve this problem. Mitsu are of absolutly no help in reguards to the other problem (accelorator) and I can assure you Geoff, shit will hit the fan as I have now made an official complaint through Australian Standards. It is dangerous to say the least! Try driving it in snow, if you dare!
l own a Triton 3.2L, after 1000km drive, l noticed the knocking sound from the undercarriage when l step on the fuel pedal to accelerate or release it to decelerate. The measurement of the free play between the “Transfer Gear Box and the “Propeller Shaft” is 5mm but is consider within the specification. The impact causing the knocking sound is pretty strong and obvious especially on heavy load. Can any body tell me how to solve this problem ?
To test whether yours car got the same problem, try to maintain your speed within 20 to 35km/h, then gently step on the accelerator and release it, wait for a second or 2, repeat the same for 5 time. If got problem, you will feel it.
the wipers are speed sensitive on the 2 fastest intermittent settings moron, above 60 they go constantly
mitsu have a fix for the surge. love my triton
My 2008 Mitsubishi 3.2did is a piece of crap.. had nothing but problems from day one.. now wish i spent the extra $$$$ and bought a hilux… The car was resonable for 30000km now it is a gutless peice of SH!T.. does not pull up hills and forget putting a load on the back.
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father in-law has a 08 triton glx-r model and s many problems and the car has clocked 40,000 km on it
1. accelerator sensor stuffed up = new sensor + wiring
2. knock in motor = replaced motor
3. oil leak X3 gearbox = new gaskets
4. oil leak gearbox 4th time = new gearbox after making sounds over 80km/h
5. very little ground clearance 205mm therefor drive shaft some how bent = replaced
6.turbo shut off motor wont start =still in mitsubishi service
i will not get a triton iam getting a Isuzu D-MAX LS-M for $38,000 have a look for your self its worth it just type dmax in google
I was so glad that I found this site. My 2008 GLX-R is doing the surging thing too. Thought I was going crazy till I read posts above. Have booked it in for a check at Mitsubishi Penrith to see what they have too say.