Mitsubishi Motors South Africa has announced imminent changes to the Triton range, the biggest being the long overdue arrival of the new twin-turbodiesel engine.
Blackened GLS
Soon to be added, the current 11 model line-up will be bolstered not only by the new engine, which will wear the bi-turbo designation, but a new aesthetic for the mid-range GLS.
In a statement, the three diamonds confirmed the GLS will benefit from metallic black 18-inch alloy wheels, blacked-out taillight clusters, black front and rear bumpers, darkened finishes for the fog lamp surrounds, side-steps, tailgate handle and door handles.
Upgraded safety spec
Depending on the trim level, the Triton’s array of safety and driver assistance systems will also be tweaked to include the following:
- front and rear parking sensors;
- Adaptive Cruise Control;
- Auto High Beam Assist;
- Forward Collision Mitigation;
- Lane Change Assist;
- Rear Cross Traffic Alert;
- Blind Spot Monitoring;
- Lane Departure Warning
Reserved for the bi-turbo only is a 360-degree surround-view camera system.
Setting itself from the rest of the range further, the twin-blown Triton also gets silver roof rails, an electrically opening tailgate, heated door mirrors and a style bar.
Bi-turbo detailed
Of bigger interest, though, is the second turbocharger bolted to the 4N16 2.4-litre D-ID diesel engine.
Outputting 135kW/430Nm in single turbo form, the inclusion of the second blower ups power and torque figures to 150kW/470Nm.
Unlike lesser trim grades of the single turbo, the bi-turbo will only be offered in double cab guise, and with the six-speed automatic gearbox instead of having the six-speed manual as an option.
Drive will also go to the rear or all four wheels as standard via the part-time SuperSelect four-wheel drive system.
More soon
Initially supposed to have gone on-sale last year, Mitsubishi Motor South Africa is yet to confirm a launch date and pricing for the revised Triton range.
At present, the line-up starts at R499 900 for the two-wheel drive GL single cab, and ends at R889 900 for the limited run double cab 4×4 Edition 46 equipped with the six-speed auto ‘box.
Given timing of the bi-turbo’s announcement, expect more details to emerge soon.
