It’s been a long time coming, but there’s a new Mitsubishi Triton in town. We’ve already sampled the new hero models, which come loaded with luxury add-ons and tough looks designed to woo buyers who want to dominate the school run, and charge through the bush with reckless abandon. But what about the bottom end of the range? Journalism for the curious Australian across politics, business, culture and opinion.
Although it’s not quite the absolute base model, the 2024 Mitsubishi Triton GLX+ on test here eschews unnecessary luxuries. It has black grilles and mirrors, small wheels, cloth interior trim, and an old-school key you need to twist. In other words, there’s nowhere to hide.
Are the fundamentals in the new Triton solid? The GLX+ is in the middle of the Triton range, which is much smaller than that of a Ford Ranger or Toyota HiLux. To see how the Mitsubishi Triton lines up against the competition, check out our comparison tool . Even in GLX+ guise, the Triton has taken a huge step forward from its creaky predecessor.
From the more accomodating seats to the improved technology, this is finally a ute fit for 2024 instead of 2014. The fundamentals are solid. The view over the bonnet is commanding, and the manually adjusted seats allow tall drivers to get into much better positions than in the cramped old car.
Having a proper bank of climate control buttons is a win, and there’s plenty of storage for your morning iced coffee run. Under the dash is a slot that’s p.