Likes

  • Excellent value for money
  • Refined engine
  • Excellent off-road abilities
  • Good equipment list

Dislikes

  • Interesting styling
  • Ride quality can feel harsh
  • Engine can feel lag on occasion
  • Steering can feel vague at high speeds

Stuff you should know

While technically not an all-new Triton, Mitsubishi heavily re-engineered and revised the previous generation’s proven Triton platform, improving both its on- and off-road ability and characteristics.

Where the Volkswagen Amarok sets the standard for refinement (at least when new) and the HiLux and Ranger continue to win the sales war, the Triton offers proven quality and superb value for money, especially in the used market.

But, the Triton is far from perfect and there are a few things to watch out for.

What goes wrong

  • Wheel bearings wear from approx. 60,000kms
  • FB20 oil consumption concerns
  • CVT transmission valve body and solenoid faults
  • Engine valve spring factory recall is critical
  • Pre-facelift infotainment system is terrible
  • Wheel bearings wear from approx. 60,000kms
  • FB20 oil consumption concerns
  • CVT transmission valve body and solenoid faults
  • Engine valve spring factory recall is critical
  • Pre-facelift infotainment system is terrible
  • Wheel bearings wear from approx. 60,000kms
  • FB20 oil consumption concerns
  • CVT transmission valve body and solenoid faults
  • Engine valve spring factory recall is critical
  • Pre-facelift infotainment system is terrible

Should you buy it?

Yes.

The MQ Triton offers excellent value for money and while it doesn’t shine in any one particular area when compared to other vehicles in this class, it certainly doesn’t fail in any particular area either.

As with all 4×4 vehicles, make sure to check if it has been abused off road, check for a thorough service history and if fitted with accessories, make sure they are a quality brand and have been fitted professionally.

The Triton really is a jack of all trades and a master of none and when the price of admission is so reasonable, it makes all the other more expensive 4×4 utes feel very expensive.

Yes.

The MQ Triton offers excellent value for money and while it doesn’t shine in any one particular area when compared to other vehicles in this class, it certainly doesn’t fail in any particular area either.

As with all 4×4 vehicles, make sure to check if it has been abused off road, check for a thorough service history and if fitted with accessories, make sure they are a quality brand and have been fitted professionally.

The Triton really is a jack of all trades and a master of none and when the price of admission is so reasonable, it makes all the other more expensive 4×4 utes feel very expensive.

Should you buy it?

Yes.

The MQ Triton offers excellent value for money and while it doesn’t shine in any one particular area when compared to other vehicles in this class, it certainly doesn’t fail in any particular area either.

As with all 4×4 vehicles, make sure to check if it has been abused off road, check for a thorough service history and if fitted with accessories, make sure they are a quality brand and have been fitted professionally.

The Triton really is a jack of all trades and a master of none and when the price of admission is so reasonable, it makes all the other more expensive 4×4 utes feel very expensive.

Need help with finance?

What is the car's build year?

2020

Loan Amount

$5,000

Finance estimate ~

$30

Per week*

8.49%

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