MMNZ's new Triton ute
Mitsubishi Motors New Zealand (MMNZ) is anticipating a 25 per cent sales increase due to its recent unveiling of Mitsubishi's toughest Triton yet.
Performance and safety upgrades to new-look Triton will make it one of the most advanced utes in the segment. The new 1-tonne ute was globally launched on October 9 in Bangkok, Thailand, and MMNZ is eagerly awaiting its New Zealand arrival in late December.
“Triton is the fastest-growing mainstream four-wheel drive (4WD) ute in New Zealand and the third highest-selling, with 12.2 per cent market share,” said Reece Congdon, MMNZ head of marketing and corporate affairs.
“More and more Kiwis are looking to combine the luxuries of a lifestyle vehicle with the performance of a ute and Triton’s increasing popularity reflects its ability to deliver that. This new model brings enhancements to the durability, capability and comfort developed over decades of improvements.”
The new Triton combines powerful styling with a robust profile, increased ground clearance, an enhanced 4WD system and the 18-inch alloys on GLX-R and VRX models add an extra touch of quality.
Triton’s class-leading super select 4WD system, available in top-of-the-range 4WD models, is now equipped with a new off-road mode featuring gravel, snow, sand and rock settings. When engaged, off-road mode controls engine power, transmission and braking to regulate the amount of wheel slip and thereby maximise all-terrain performance.
The addition of hill descent control to Triton’s off-road armoury provides further assistance in challenging situations, maintaining a constant vehicle speed during descents by regulating braking force to each wheel, allowing the driver to concentrate on steering.
There are also performance enhancements on the open road, with the addition of a new six-speed automatic transmission, enabling smoother, more powerful acceleration overall and less engine noise at high speeds.
The existing range’s high-durability, ladder-type frame and high-impact protection cabin structure is retained, backed by the latest in Mitsubishi’s active safety and driver assistance systems. These innovative safety features are new to Triton, with forward collision mitigation and lane departure warning also available down the range on GLX & GLX-R models.
Top-of-the-range VRX models benefit from blind spot warning, rear cross traffic alert, multi around view monitor and front and rear parking sensors, among other features.
