Enhancing Mitsubishi models

Premcar has confirmed its latest carmaker collaboration and will now be working with Mitsubishi Motors Australia to secondary manufacture vehicles.

The newly announced Mitsubishi Triton Raider, pictured, is Premcar’s first new-vehicle enhancement programme with the Japanese car brand. Deliveries are due to begin in May. 

This version of the Triton dual-cab 4x4 ute is based on the GSR model grade from 2026 and uses a re-engineered suspension system designed for a variety of Australian driving conditions.

It also features external enhancements, including ROH alloy wheels, all-terrain tyres and underbody protection to guard against rugged terrain.

The Triton Raider will be secondary manufactured by Premcar, a leading new-vehicle engineering and secondary manufacturing specialist in Australia, at its facility in Melbourne.

Bernie Quinn, Premcar chief executive officer, says: “This first-ever Mitsubishi Triton Raider has been developed for even greater driving enjoyment in Australia’s tough conditions.

“Mitsubishi Motors Australia worked closely with Premcar to create this new top-of-the-range version of the Triton 4x4.”

He adds the locally developed vehicle delivers plenty of extras without sacrificing any of the Triton GSR’s 3,500kg towing capacity and gross vehicle mass.

The Triton Raider’s Australian engineering programme involved 40,000km of vehicle development and 7,000km of vehicle testing in Victoria, South Australia, the Northern Territory and New South Wales.

“The result is a fun-to-drive Triton 4x4 dual cab with enhanced driving dynamics on gravel roads, and even greater off-road capability,” explains Quinn.

“The Premcar team is proud to have been selected for this opportunity, which further extends Australia’s automotive engineering and secondary manufacturing capabilities.”