Mitsubishi Triton Review & Road Test

Pros: Rugged styling, fuel efficiency, GLX-R features

Cons: Engine noise, departure angle

By Paul Maric | February 12th, 2010

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Price: $24,090 to $29,700

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Performance, Ride & Handling	3
Comfort & Interior	3
Quality & Design	3.5
Value & Features	3.5
Safety	4
Green	2.5

This serious tradesman’s tool has just turned luxurious.

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2010 Mitsubishi Triton GLX-R; 2.5-litre four-cylinder turbo diesel; five-speed manual – $47,990
2010 Mitsubishi Triton GL-R; 2.5-litre four-cylinder turbo diesel; five-speed manual – $44,990

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Longer, deeper and more powerful, it has all the making of a decent adult film. Upon closer inspection, you will be disheartened to hear that longer, deeper and more powerful refers to the tray and the engine of the revised 2010 Mitsubishi Triton.

Don’t get too depressed just yet though. Part of the changes for the MY10 Triton include a power upgrade for the four wheel drive variants. Power jumps 11 percent, while torque takes a 17 percent hike, climbing to 131kW and 400Nm respectively for the five-speed manual version and 350Nm for the five-speed automatic version.

In addition to power and torque increases, fuel consumption has also taken a dive to 8.3L/100km and 9.3L/100km respectively for the manual and automatic variants. Yes, you did read that right, that’s Aussie sedan beating fuel economy in a utility that weighs just under 1.9-tonnes.

Serious tradesmen will be pleased to hear that the size of the tray has grown from 1325mm in length to 1505mm, that’s a 14 percent increase in size. Depth has also increased to 55mm. Towing capacity has also taken a massive hike to 3000kg for four wheel drive variants, adding to the impressive 1074kg payload on the GLX-R and 1094kg on the GL-R.

While the exterior visual differences are hard to spot, they include new front bumpers, grille and indicators. I think you’ll agree that the Triton is an aggressive looking utility and I’m just as happy as the next guy that styling was left intact.

GLX-R drivers will be pleased to hear that the days of harsh and simple utility interiors are long gone. The GLX-R picks up satellite navigation and Bluetooth phone connectivity, in addition to an interior that looks pretty schmick for a workhorse.

The best feature about the interior is the electric rear window that can drop at any speed, providing instant airflow without the noise and wind associated with side windows.

Interior room is accommodating for front passengers, but a little cramped for rear passengers. With that said, kids and teenagers will find the rear accommodating enough for moderate trips.

Under the bonnet, the 2.5-litre, four-cylinder turbocharged diesel packs a mighty 400Nm punch once it heads north of 2000rpm if you’re driving the five-speed manual, with torque reduced to 350Nm at the helm of the five-speed automatic.

The manual gearbox in our test vehicle felt well sorted with a relatively short throw and light clutch motion. Torque is available in any gear with a quick stab of the throttle and overtaking is surprisingly taken care of without needing to hunt through gears.

Engine noise at idle is reasonable, but once under load the Triton engine is extremely loud. When the Triton is started cold, the engine makes an almighty racket until it warms up, at which point it isn’t as loud but is still a bit too loud for people after a quiet diesel.

While the steering ratio is a bit large, it doesn’t take long to get used to driving the Triton. A reversing camera is fitted as standard to the GLX-R to help with city parking. Utes are often difficult to park and the addition of this feature is a godsend to people who use dual-cab utes for work and leisure.

You will be hard pressed to find a work site the Triton wouldn’t be able to traverse. We tested the Triton off-road over some pretty serious terrain and it simply walked over anything thrown at it. We were graced with some pretty wild weather that filled ruts with mud and debris and at no point the Triton felt as if it was struggling.

The drive mode selector allows the driver to switch between 2WD-H, 4WD-H, 4WD-L, 4WD-HLC and 4WD-LLC. The two LLC modes allow the driver to lock the centre differential in low and high range modes. A rear differential lock can also be optioned in addition to the centre differential lock, offering even more flexibility off-road. An LSD is also fitted standard across the range.

The ride over loose surfaces such as gravel is exceptional. Handling is average as you would expect from such a vehicle, but on that same token it doesn’t stack up any better or worse than the competition.

If you’re after value for money, it’s hard to look beyond the Triton. Priced from $20,990, the range tops out with the five-speed automatic Triton GLX-R at $49,990, some $6,000 cheaper than the equivalent Toyota Hilux.

In addition to the price and off-road credentials, the Triton can also be used for city duties and carting around kids with no qualms. It’s hard to pick any problems with the Triton, it’s the perfect ute for any tradesman after load hauling, fuel efficiency and ruggedness.

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JEKYL & HYDE

it should have a six speed manual,not five.hard to believe any car maker would make a noisey diesel motor nowdays.good fuel figures though.i think navara still has it pipped,especially when the motor is to be upgraded soon…
- dent
  
  I am interested to know more about this engine upgrade on the Navara.
- Speedyfanger
  
  Regularly road testers comment that the six speed on the Navara is a of no advantage. Specially in top gear the revs and road speed are the same as most other 4 X 4.
  With high torque as has been previously mentioned extra gears are not required but then again the Navara is not known for having much low down torque.
dan

Not sure it needs a 6sp with 400nm of torque.
Save it for the track

One thing I have noticed in reviews of any type of vehicle with an alleged heavy tow capacity, is the lack of mention by ANY magazine or website of the fact that if people take full advantage of the capacities they will need more than a Class C driver licence. Just adding the listed weight (which I assume is Tare) to the maximum tow capacity puts it over 4.5t GCM. I think too many people forget that driver licences aren’t just based on the GVM of the vehicle (which in this case seems to be just over 2900kg anyway), but in all cases include GCM, which for the uninitiated is Gross Combination Mass. Which for Class C (that is the normal base licence) is not to exceed 4.5t GVM or GCM. Just about any of these large type 4wd vehicle or utes, fully loaded with Mum, Dad, kids, luggage and towing a decent sized boat would be close to or over the 4.5t restriction on a Class C driver licence. Food for thought perhaps?
- dent
  
  Not only that but you have to remove the new longer tray and change it to the smaller tray from the ML or to a drop side tray.
- http://www.facebook.com/sean.mills.3139 Joe Bloe
  
  The gvm 4.5 t rule applies to viehicles that can carry the load and have a gym of 4.5 or more the figures mits give are towing capacity ..
mr.trith

100% agree with your findings.

Once again Mitsubishi lead-the-way [like the Lancer] in offering the best and most vehicle for your buck.

Currently the ONLY one with stabilty-control, OH&S dept. will now push for GovCo’s to buy these instead of the others simply based on that.

Looks like about the only Japper dual-cab that can fit a std. Chep pallet in the closed tray too.

Looks like you had a ball thrashing it through the mud and dirt!
- mike
  
  The Volkswagon Amarok can fit a pallet in the tray and spin in the back. Not really on the looks factor, but workwise very good ute, just has no market, and exxy
Karen

Have a look how poor a diesel goes with a 6 speed manual. The gearing is all no where

Try out a Navara and your FOREVER CHANGING Gears. 6 Speed is just not suited to a Diesel. Even with your 400mn.

You get TERRIBLE Economy from a navara anyhow. Try getting 1000km to a tank from a Navara Diesel. GOOD LUCK!
- The Oracle’s Teacher
  
  If you were forever changing gears it was your ignorance doing it. They produce so much torque that gear changing isn’t necessary. I can go through a roundabout in fourth and around a corner in third. Due to the above menetioned torque I can then skip every second gear.
  
  The sixth gear in my navara lets me achieve 800 k’s on the highway and the vehicle also tows 3 tonne. The gears are well spaced and because of this, the bottom 3 are perfectly proportioned for off road work as they are closer together than they would be in a 5 speed.
  - Tomas79
    
    EXACTLY!!
- Cameron
  
  WTH?
  This is about the Triton, not Navara!
- JEKYL & HYDE
  
  your kidding me AIN’T you KAREN.Alot of navara owners do get ordinary fuel figures though(their the ones who a flogging the hell out of the BRILLIANT motor/gearbox combo).I saw the new triton dual cab pickup on a car carrier yesterday.the back overhang of the tub is BAD.Looks to me like mit’s have just lengthened the tray and left the wheelbase the same.no way any tradie/farmer could put alot of weight in it(the front wheels would lift off the ground…)anyway is been my experience that alot of triton owners are “orphans”(never buy the next one,and end up at toyota,nissan,ford).more than any other model KAREN…
  - http://caradvice.com.au matthew
    
    Jekyl and Hyde!I have had a new MN triton for 7 months now, and Iam a farmer and a carpenter. I dont have any problem loading it up full with tools on the job, and fert etc on the farm! Its a dual cab mate, not a tray back! so naturally your not going to fit the same in! I brought mine to cart my family around, and with the glxr’s excellent off road capability, I can get to many a spot off road you wont in other standard 4wd’s. It does have a limited rear departure angle, but how many owners with dual cabs are going anywhere with that sort of extremes! NIL. Sand and mub are the only usuall probs which the trion eats up! My fuel efficiency is down to around 7.5 on the highway, and around 10.5 at worst giving it a lot around town, try and compete with that!700km’s average out of a 75 ltr tank. The navara is ok motor wise as far as i can see, but its dual cab is small in the back, and no seat mounts for the kids chairs which they have to be in till they are 7. Plus not many modern and nice features in the front. Im wrapped with mine, not like my mate who brought the hilux and now says it sucks, especially for 10 grand more.
Frenchie

Anyone drive one of these?

I’m a bit dubious about the fuel economy!

What would happen if the GCM is over 4.5t and you got caught by the police. Would the police really know or care if you were 100-500kg over weight on a normal drivers licence?
- Brett
  
  I have just traded my 2009 Navara STX auto diesel for a 2010 Triton glxr manual 2.5 ltr.
  The Nissan was bought brand new and 12 mnths old when traded and had 36000 k’s on it. In that 12 mnths I had 3 sender units fitted to the fuel tank, new drive shaft and rear uni joints fitted. The a/c overflow came back into the passenger side floor, so I fitted a 6 inch piece of garden hose and a cable tie to get rid of the water. The rear springs were close to inverted when empty, so after market suspension was fitted. The dealer I bought it from admitted they needed an extra leaf or two.The fuel economy was around 14.5 ltrs/100kms. The best I ever had was 12 and the worst was 17.5 towing a jetski on a 40 degree day. Nissan said they didn’t know why some cars had 9-11 ltrs/100 while others were in my range. Overall the vehicle was a huge dissapointment and I have told the same story to anyone who wants to know.
  The Triton now has 2000k’s on it, with fuel at 9.5-10.5 ltrs/100k’s. The latter was towing the jetski.
  There is no comparison in power, admittedly the Navara was auto. The 5 speed works alot easier than the 6 speed Navara I demo’d.
  
  All up, the Triton so far is more than I expected whist the Nissan was terrible.
- Barrieas
  
  The licence class required for this GCM is “C” (car), the chang of class happens when towing a trailer with a GTMR (gross trailer mass rating) exceeding 9.00t. As you can see the vehicle will only require a class “C” to be operated at the manufacturers maximum rated capacity. The 4.50t is for the hauling unit GVM (gross vehicle mass) not the GCM (gross combination mass).
Tony

A bit disapointing that the torque drops 50Nm with the new 5 speed auto. I know 3 people that have traded the previous model on this new one and all are unhappy with the power of the diesel in city traffic. Overall though it is good to see Utes starting to get some car like safety features and luxuries.
http://bent Millatime

Paul Maric – Sat Nav is not standard on GLXR, nor is a reverse camera. These are both part of the MMCS option, which will lighten your wallet to the tune of around 4 grand.

Also Triton will only tow 3 tonnne when an alloy or steel tray is fitted. The vehicles tested in this article fitted with the standard styleside, or wellside tubs have a maximum towing of 2.7 tonne.
CrustyTheClown

When can we get some decent Utes in Oz like the F150, Dakota and GM job
- http://caradvice.com.au matthew
  
  Simple. Go back to yanky land. We live in australia!
Save it for the track

I really need to apologise and clarify. On a class C driver licence (in NSW at least) you are allowed in a vehicle with a GVM under 4.5t to tow a trailer weighing up to 9t. Of course I don’t think there’s many vehicles under 4.5t GVM that could do such a thing. The differences in enforcement come about as vehicle GVM and GCM go up. With Class A vehicles being classified as the vehicle and any towed trailer not exceeding 4.5t GVM. The next bracket is Class B and must be under 12t, with Class C being over 12t GVM or GCM.
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This could have effect on points and monitary penalties for some persons in large 4wd’s and other 4.5t and under vehicles towing heavy boats etc. With them receiving Class B penalty notices and fines. Sorry for any confusion.
Andrew

I have an auto GLX-R Triton NM Diesel. It’s got around 4500km on it so far and I can not get less than 12-13 litres per 100km. I’m disappointed in the fuel economy. Paint job extremely thin. Other than that, I’m happy with it. Really nice to drive once it warms up.
- HYNRG
  
  Andrew, I had the same problem with my 09 Triton, the way to fix your fuel comsuption is to reset the fuel on your display (whilst the car is in park). The computer and fuel tank reads together. I couldn’t get the K’s out of my tank and once I reset it (and kept resetting it), it started to come good. And as for the paint! your absolutely right! it is too thin and they are aware of it but won’t do anything unless you kick up a stink.
http://caradvice.com.au Wayne

Sorry Andrew i missed the part at the very beginning of your comment that you drove an auto cheers
Aquahead

Are the people who bought the current model triton still very happy with them? I’m considering trading my PJ Ranger in on one at end of lease soon.

I’ve had a great run out of the ranger and have had no real problems other than a dodgy after market cruise control that has finally been sorted, it has been a great tow vehicle with excellent fuel economy.

I would be keen to hear what owners of the triton think now their trucks are run and are towing. I also need more rear leg room as my kids are growing out of the ranger, which is one of the reasons I’m considering the Triton.
Alan

Hi.I previosly owned from new a 2006 triton tray back and traded on an ml with the 3.2 diesel.Im a farmer and tray backs are more practical.As far as im concerned i would have nothing else.I must say i treat my utes with nothing but contempt ie gear changes at 3000 revs,hard cornering, rough ground at speed and heavy loads.Iv taken 160 bales of hay from Leeton toYass on a car trailer which works out at 4.6 tonne without weight of trailer.The ml pulls like a train right down from 1000 revs.The only things mitsubisi need to upgrade are the seats and shocks.As for noisy motors thank your lucky stars you dont own a rodeo.
Emily

Does anyone know if they’ve fixed the powersteering not sure of the model but we’re recently told that even though there is a recall on the powersteering we have to pay to get ours fixed because we “abused” it by driving off road.
Also our Air con doesn’t work because the radiator is forever getting stuffed with grass seeds and is difficult to blow out. The clearence could be greater and the sump guard could be thougher ours is bent all out of wack. Those are the main concerns we have with the triton although the are kinda game ending issues.
Saying that I have to admit it seems to do okay off road the hills around ours are steep and greasey and while the triton sometimes dosent make it it will certainly make a go of it and won’t snap in two like a ford in a narrow gully. it just noticed that they always show ute navagating dirt roads and mud on the flat which it think is kinda funny as these are the kind of puddles i love blasting through in my corlla sega much to it’s detrament and occasional boggage. Seriously though you be spurises just how great an angle you can get one of those little suckers on without flipping it.
anyway i miss the days of the inderstructable utes that they used build back before the 90′s our ancient Rodeo still goes hard after 20 years and has had less problems than the triton: even if it has no powersteering and turns like and ocean liner (not a vehicle for innercity parking trust me!!!)
Gary

Hi every one, could any one tell me if there is any difference between models made before June 2010 and after?

We just bought one but we are not getting the one we test drove, the one we are getting I have been told it was build in may 2010.

Oh the model is the GLX-R manual T/D,hope some one knows as I dont trust the car yard sales man………
Steve

Watch how your dealer accessories are fitted!

The MY11 GLX-R canopy on my dual cab was fitted so out of square that the rear window would not close and on inspection it clearly out of whack – not what you expect after 50,000 plus handed over. The bullbar was also fitted out of square, the wheel arches (that need to be cut to fit the bull bar on) cut unevenly to accomodate the poorly fitted bull bar. The scuff plates on one side of the vehicle had thier fittings busted on delivery. All in all a very poor show by Alto mitsubishi pennant hills. To top it off, i was told by the dealership that they knew there was a problem with the canopies being moulded incorrectly and hence causing a problem with fitting to the tray. I said thanks – you knew the problem but thought youd deliver the car to me anyway and maybe i wouldnt notice it. Its a great car out of the factory, but the genuine accessories are a joke if they are fitted by shoddy dealers. They now are replacing the canopy, wheel arches, realigning the bullbar and replacing the scuff plates – taking 2 days to do so. Hardly what you expect from a new vehicle. Thanks guys – real professional dealership that one! Buyer beware!.
- Furkidz
  
  OMG! I have had nothing but problems with my canopy too!!!
  Same dealership – is this a co-incidence????
  My Triton has been back in for “repair/adjustment” to the canopy NINE times already and it’s still as bad as the first time! They have replaced the actual canopy a few times, made numberous adjustments, (broken a window during one such adjustment!) and I now have a tie down permanently holding the back window closed!
  Has anyone had any luck getting Mitsubishi to actually rectify this problem?? I’m SO over dealing with them!!!!
kerry ross

Has anyone used the Triton 4×4 diesel for towing a caravan? I was looking at the Pajero, but do like the idea of the tray with Triton. I know it has capacity, but would like to hear from someone who as actually used one for towing 19ft (approx) van – how does it handle?
- JEKYL & HYDE
  
  yep,buy one with the shower and loo.go look at nissan’s stx or stx 550 also. will do the job alot better.but dont just believe me,ask some caravan makers/owners…
- Mark
  
  I have been towing a 16ft 1400kg single axle van with my dual cab 3.2D for about 2 years. After towing the same van with a Commodore, the Triton is a joy. Could use a tiny bit more power, but then again there probably isn’t such a thing as enough power. Fuel economy is around 16L/100km so not all that expensive to run either. Looking at trading up to the current model, it has a few more neddies.
- john
  
  Hi Kerry
  I pull a 23ft caravan ATM 2700 and find the handling and power adequate. I do not go past 90K though. I also use a weight distribution hitch to even the weight up on my axles. The new Triton is a great car.
Bryan

What about the petrol Triton? How do they stack up against the diesels? I know that they will probably use a bit more fuel, but the petrol is a quieter, more responsive motor and will almost certainly have lower servicing costs and initial purchase price. Personally, I like a quiet car i.e. I don’t like lots of engine noise in the cabin so this would probably sway me toward the petrol version…
Andrew

I own a top-of-the-range 2010 GLX-R 4×4 Triton. DO NOT BUY THIS CAR!! Buy a Hilux a Navara a BT-50 a VW Amorok – ANYTHING!! My Triton has 14,500 klm on the clock and it has been in the service department 10 times. Faulty rear bumper, Faulty Steering column, Won’t run properly, Engine surging, Faulty Manifold, Faulty Suction Control Valve – this list goes on. DO NOT BUY!!!
Angelo

Andrew, i own the GLR 4×2 which also has that surging fault, the dealer had the car for one and half weeks and after that time still didnt correct the fault but suggested that the EGR valve is what causing the issue (which i already found out from some else and they did not want to know about it) but now the say that they imformed mitsubishi and are waiting for shim/plate that will partially block the egr valve . My mechanic said that to completely fix this surging issue is to completly block egr, so maybe try this to help your surge issue, sorry i canrt help with the others.
Tom

I also have a 2010 GLX R 4×4, Its an auto and its rubbish. The turbo lag is shocking and leaves you high and dry when you need the power.When in sand it stops and makes a low wheeering engine noise and won’t even spin a wheel. I have just been on a trip with it towing a 17ft van and the auto over heated several times which can’t be good for it. I ended up having to tow by holding it in 4th gear, this just pushed the fuel econ to 340klm per tank. I have friends who own the manual 3.2lt and they have no probs. DO NOT BUY THE AUTO MODEL
mARK

iVE GOT A 2010 TRITON TWIN CAB WITH A TUB. tHE ISSUE I HAVE IS THE REAR STEP FITTED TOWBAR. BECAUSE iM TOWING A OFFROAD CAMPER THIS TYPE OF TOWBAR IS TO LOW AND IT SCRAPES ON GUTTERS TURNING INTO SERVO’S AND DRIVEWAYS. dOES ANYONE HAVE ONE TO SWAP WITHOUT THE REAR STEP AND THEY CAN HAVE MINE WITH THE STEP INCLUDED. THERE IS ABOUT 80MM DIFFERENCE IN CLEARANCE WICH WOULD HELP MY CAUSE. dOES ANYONE ELSE HAVE THE SAME PROB AND IS IT A COMMON FAULT.
- Darren
  
  Hi Mark are you still interested in swapping Tow Bars????
  
  Regards
  Darren
joth

looking for a farm work horse to tow a horse float. currently using a disco, but over the servicing costs.

opinions…
rob

yea hi mark ive got a 2010 dual cab auto glxr tow a 10×5 trailer and load 30 bags of cement in the tub and she sinks my gross weight is 3600 and it should take 5400 gross not happy told dealer and told me to put another leaf sping in after i spent 50000 had two hiluxs over 7 years no problem
Stephanie

I have a jeep cherokee 2004 and don’t take it to Albion Jeep Dealership, they had my car for 4 weeks before even looking at it. Then when i did get it back with a new pcm fixed to it, it blew a water pump for some reason and still continuing to have issues with it. Albion Jeep are useless and dont’ know what they are doing.. My jeep was fine until they touched it, not even head office will do anything about it. It sucks how dealerships get away with it….
- http://www.facebook.com/JustinSturdee Justin Sturdee
  
  First of all this is about the triton….2ndly JEEPs are useless and always have been, so it makes sense the dealer is too. Theres only one jeep! (Thank goodness for that)
Bill

They have already had our MN Manual Triton back for warranty jobs 4 times for the clutch making a rasping noise, but they do appear to have fixed it the last visit. The motor is now surging badly but when I mentioned it to them they said it was the nature of the beast. As for the cost of servicing the company says the servicing is capped at $595, but it seems to me it is a licence to print money as they charged us the top price for an oil change and visual checks. We thought the Hilux was too expensive but Mitsubishi is getting the money through service fees as the Hilux services are capped at $170
http://BIGPOND ROD

Ive had two triton glxr dual cabs 4×4. Current one top of the range 2011 LIMITED EDITION 2.4 turbo diesel manual,leather interior,17″alloys ,sat,rino coat etc.Dont BUY ONE IF YOUR TOWWING.The older 3.2 pulled like a train.The new 2.4 has bad turbo lag when towing,hill starts and pulling out is a joke.Front brake pads shot at 24,000km ,clutch cooked first time it got boged in sand.
Others recon chipping the ecu fixes the lag but why should we have to cough up a 1000 bucks to fix there problem.17 percent more power and 3 ton towing bull—-
Craig

Have the current MN GLXR auto, averaging about 9.5-10 per 100km with a lot in the back Averaged about 8.3/100 on a trip to Qld. Cannot complain about anything. Have put over 60 000kms on it in less than 18months with only one issue had the suction valve replaced due to surging engine ( local dealership had it for a day and all was fixed)Original factory tyres have got 63 000kms and am about to replace and original front pads are due for replacement.
Very Comfortable to drive only issue I have is the steering wheel cannot be adjusted high enough for me to see all the display. Very Expensive to get serviced at Mitsubishi. Would recommend this vehicle.
bigey

my ml has 81k and although my insurance would see it replaced for a new car,i would be f**kin devastated lol-
this ute is my wekend warrior, im running front lokka ,33″bfg km2 ,2″susp and bodylift. the car is pet v6/lpg and has never struggled mixing it up with cruisers or the pooters, you can check it on you tube under “moorer river triton hill climb” or “jiggy100″ my mate has the new 2011 trton and with its traction control alone is blowing some other modified rigs off the hill. i say to anyone shopping for a ute with a hilux budget, buy a triton,throw its mountain bike shocks in the bin and with the change fit an auto lokka up front ,2″susp lift and some bfg’s and you will still have cash in your pocket!(actually keep some and plan on replacing atleast one of those crappy wheel flares lol) CLASS LEADING UTE!!
http://isuzudmax dsel

you all should have bought a dmax,nothing more to say.
- http://www.facebook.com/JustinSturdee Justin Sturdee
  
  And spend 30 minutes getting the dodgey electronic selector to engage 4H/4L
http://caradvice troy

Hey i drive a V8 sedan and am looking to get a 4×4 dual cab and am tossing up between the navara, hilux, triton and BT50 i have scaled all reviewng sites and peoples comments and all have their problems along with people saying not to buy all 4 models. i like the look and the room in the triton but am undesided it will mainly be used in sand dunes and bush tracks with a moto on it along with city driving can anyone see why i shouldnt purthase a GL-R Triton?
Shirlena

Has anyone had issues with the 2009 GLX-R turbo Diesel duel cab clutch…..mine sounds like Ive left my foot on the clutch and has like a surging noise even when my foot is no where near the clutch. I dont ride the clutch and feel that a 2yr old with only 52,000kms shouldnt have clutch issues already any help would be fantastic.
Speedyfanger

When you have a good thing one should stick to it, I purchased new a Holden Rodeo 10/98 and it has been the best vehicle I have ever owned. Hence I still have it and it runs like new. It’s a 3.2 Liter petrol 4X2 Manual does less that 11/100 Kms. Loaded going interstate. I did 98000 on it’s first set of Goodyear tyres and near the same coming up on the second set
I regularly routinely ignore 4X4 warnings for off road and it has only got stuck once in bull dust with the wheels off the the ground.
I use the gears as I would with my other hobby, motorcycling, and the front pads are seemingly unworn the rears shoes are 60% gone.

It makes it hard to purchase a new vehicle, particularly after reading some of the comments from other owners of new or near new vehicles. It would appear than no brand is perfect! OK I am expecting too much but at 72yo. I don’t need any agro.
Bless you “Bluey” (The Rodeo)
William

Have the my10 triton auto
tow a 2.9 tonne 24 foot caravan
is hooked up well and has weight distribution hitch
find it tows well
one ongoing proiblem has been loss of power under load (ie towing) and traction control and stability cpontrol lights come on. a stop and restart turns the lights off
aparantly this is due to loss of manifold pressure. i had the sensor mod done under warranty but recently i split my turbo manifold intake hose.
just got it done as well so will see how it goes. does anyone else have these issues?
Digger

The ML Mitsubihi Triton was the worst car I have ever owned. A shudder in the drive line that couldn’t be fixed, had the tailshaft replaced, didn’t fix it, surging engine from day one, took 2 years to fix, not confident that it would not return. Power steering pump replaced, steering column replaced, the list goes on. Lost all confidence in the vehicle, shouldn’t happen to a 2 years old $45K vehicle. Will never buy another Mitsubishi. Warning to all those that have one, it will let you down and disappoint you time and time again. Best day of owenrship was when I got rid of it. Some other person’s problem now.
mark

NEVER i repeat NEVER buy a triton if you like your paint to stick to the car.5 years in and mine looks like a certain cadbury chocolate.also has the turning circle of an oil tanker, not a bad bus aside from that.
mark saw

looking at buying the new top of the range Triton Has anyone had issues with the 2011 GLX-R turbo Diesel auto or should go the manual also dose fitting a tray improve the departure angle
- andrew s
  
  go for it dude!read my post back up page!
Mick Jorgensen

I purchased a new MN Triton (manual, 2.5 TD) in Nov 2009 and have now done 95k, mainly on bitumen.
Car is still running perfectly as the day I bought it.
Two issues have needed attention and have been rectified as part of normal scheduled services:
1. a rubber tube cracked and made the cruise control cease working
2. the glow plugs were either repaired or replaced at 90k due to the car being harder than usual to cold start.
Changed original tyres at 68k – could probably have gone another 5-10k.
Have noticed the following which I changed:
a. no tie downs in tray if a factory ute liner is fitted – I fitted four eye bolts later on.
b. fitted driving lights to the standard nudge bar to improve the general night driving capapability.

I would buy the same car again. average fuel consumption is between 8.3 and 9.5 l/100km. Particularly like the transmission and the various four wheel drive modes.
jay

good luck with them you get what you pay for mitsubishi motors usually ok bodies and drive train fall apart
Rick

Still better than a gutlux
Michael Vale

I own a 2011 GXL-r 4×4 Dual cab 2.5 diesel auto with alloy tray.
My fuel comsumption is very poor.
The best i can get on a trip at 100kph is 12 litres/100km.
When towing my ski boat i use 18 litres / 100km.
I also have an isuzu truck weighing 5.5 tonnes, and that only usess 22 litres/ 100km when towing my boat.
I have now covered 10,000km, and its not getting any better, my dealer says it dosent come up with a fault code so it must be ok.
Im very dissapointed with this economy, and had i have known this i would have bought something else.
http://caradvice Karen

I have just paid a deposit on a 2011 Triton GLX-R turbo deisel , after reading these posts Im not sure what to think.. Not sure wether to take the risk and buy it anyway and hope I get a good one.. I need to pull an extended horse float.. I was looking for comfort , style and fuel economy …. was looking at Colarado and Izuzu D-max loved them until I looked at Triton..
Micknbell

i mite be buying 07 manual turbo diesel triton glxr has any1 had any problems with them/
- Mitchell
  
  Mitchell
  I own a 2007 Triton GLX-R auto 3.2 lt turbo diesel since new and so far has been perfect, just ticked over 68 Kms,still has the original tyres and can do another 10-15 thousand Ks.
taurus

I have a 2010 Triton Ute with the “surge” problem. After all the “gum bashing”, can anyone tell me the cause and remedy?
Swandmmfinger

Hi. We’re looking for a new dual cab tray back for farm work : need to put 1 ton Chep pallets on the tray, taking the kids along with us, and towing a horse float.
The Mazda BT50s sound good … but wondering if they are worth the extra $10,000 over the Tritions??? Any suggestions??
(We have always been Toyota people, but are over them. Too expensive, not enough features, out dated, problems witth electrics & suspension).
Thanks for your help!
Markxe2003

hey guys i owned the 3.2 4m41 triton here in philippines, for the surging engine problem, all you have to do is clean the SCV(suction control VAlve) by submerging it into diesel. while cleaning it push the valve so the dirt inside will be removed. as for the EGR, it is also beeing cleaned at the dealer. one culprit of engine surging is the dirty fuel, so replaced the fuel filter as often as 10kms. dont let to drop your fuel gauge to more the 3/4. so the dirt on your fuel tank will not be sipped by the SCV.

hope this will help. Im a happy owner of triton 3.2 Manual. got 9kms/l on city and about 10.20 in the highway. one thing that i dont want in triton is the ride, the choppy ride maybe because of the leaf spring.

for questions about triton problem pls email me at markxe2003@yahoo.com
Jammin

I have a 2010 MN triton 5 speed manual with 30000k. i have had it from new, It is a great car, I have a dark grey version and yes the paint is very thin, i wish i purchased a white one, finger scratches around the tonneau cover are shocking and rocks from dirt roads flicking up dont help, it does 700k every time around town and 800 in country, i reset odometer every tank fill, it has heaps of power, tows our ski boat like a dream and fuel economy hardly compromised, as long as you dont try to take off like a fool. turbo pulls like a champion over hills it just holds on, back seat comfort is a mile better than other utes in its class,

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