Likes
- Excellent value for money
- Refined engine
- Excellent off-road abilities
- Good equipment list
Used Mitsubishi Triton (MQ) review
2015 - 2019
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.
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Models, pricing & features
Tech specs
Body Styles
- 2 door Cab Chassis
- 4 door Cab Chassis
- 4 door Utility
Engine Specs
- 2.4 litre, 4-cylinder petrol, 94kW / 194Nm (GLX 2015 – 2018)
- 2.4 litre, 4-cylinder turbo diesel, 133kW / 430Nm (GLX 2015 – 2018, GLS 2015 – 2018, Exceed 2015 – 2018, GLX+ 2016 – 2018, GLS Sports Edition 2017, Blackline 2018)
Transmission
- 5-speed Manual (GLX)
- 6-speed Manual (GLX, GLS, GLX+, GLS Sports Edition, Blackline)
- 5-speed Sports Automatic (GLX, GLS, Exceed, GLX+, GLS Sports Edition, Blackline)
Fuel Consumption
- 6.8 – 9.0 / 100km (All Models)
Length
- 5075mm – 5200mm (2 door Cab Chassis)
- 5200mm – 5280mm (4 door Cab Chassis, 4 door Utility)
Width
- 1785mm – 1815mm (2 door Cab Chassis)
- 1815mm (4 door Cab Chassis, 4 door Utility)
Height
- 1765mm – 1770mm (2 door Cab Chassis)
- 1780mm (4 door Cab Chassis, 4 door Utility)
Wheelbase
- 3000mm (All Models)
Kerb Weight
- 1420kg – 1665kg (2 door Cab Chassis)
- 1780kg – 1815kg (4 door Cab Chassis)
- 1830kg – 1970kg (4 door Utility)
Towing
- 750kg (unbraked) – 3000kg (braked) (2 door Cab Chassis)
- 750kg (unbraked) – 3100kg (braked) (4 door Cab Chassis, 4 door Utility)
Ancap Ratings
- 5 stars (All Models)
Body Styles
- 2 door Cab Chassis
- 4 door Cab Chassis
- 4 door Utility
Engine Specs
- 2.4 litre, 4-cylinder petrol, 94kW / 194Nm (GLX 2015 – 2018)
- 2.4 litre, 4-cylinder turbo diesel, 133kW / 430Nm (GLX 2015 – 2018, GLS 2015 – 2018, Exceed 2015 – 2018, GLX+ 2016 – 2018, GLS Sports Edition 2017, Blackline 2018)
Transmission
- 5-speed Manual (GLX)
- 6-speed Manual (GLX, GLS, GLX+, GLS Sports Edition, Blackline)
- 5-speed Sports Automatic (GLX, GLS, Exceed, GLX+, GLS Sports Edition, Blackline)
Fuel Consumption
- 6.8 – 9.0 / 100km (All Models)
Length
- 5075mm – 5200mm (2 door Cab Chassis)
- 5200mm – 5280mm (4 door Cab Chassis, 4 door Utility)
Width
- 1785mm – 1815mm (2 door Cab Chassis)
- 1815mm (4 door Cab Chassis, 4 door Utility)
Height
- 1765mm – 1770mm (2 door Cab Chassis)
- 1780mm (4 door Cab Chassis, 4 door Utility)
Wheelbase
- 3000mm (All Models)
Kerb Weight
- 1420kg – 1665kg (2 door Cab Chassis)
- 1780kg – 1815kg (4 door Cab Chassis)
- 1830kg – 1970kg (4 door Utility)
Towing
- 750kg (unbraked) – 3000kg (braked) (2 door Cab Chassis)
- 750kg (unbraked) – 3100kg (braked) (4 door Cab Chassis, 4 door Utility)
Ancap Ratings
- 5 stars (All Models)
Body Styles
- 2 door Cab Chassis
- 4 door Cab Chassis
- 4 door Utility
Engine Specs
- 2.4 litre, 4-cylinder petrol, 94kW / 194Nm (GLX 2015 – 2018)
- 2.4 litre, 4-cylinder turbo diesel, 133kW / 430Nm (GLX 2015 – 2018, GLS 2015 – 2018, Exceed 2015 – 2018, GLX+ 2016 – 2018, GLS Sports Edition 2017, Blackline 2018)
Transmission
- 5-speed Manual (GLX)
- 6-speed Manual (GLX, GLS, GLX+, GLS Sports Edition, Blackline)
- 5-speed Sports Automatic (GLX, GLS, Exceed, GLX+, GLS Sports Edition, Blackline)
Fuel Consumption
- 6.8 – 9.0 / 100km (All Models)
Length
- 5075mm – 5200mm (2 door Cab Chassis)
- 5200mm – 5280mm (4 door Cab Chassis, 4 door Utility)
Width
- 1785mm – 1815mm (2 door Cab Chassis)
- 1815mm (4 door Cab Chassis, 4 door Utility)
Height
- 1765mm – 1770mm (2 door Cab Chassis)
- 1780mm (4 door Cab Chassis, 4 door Utility)
Wheelbase
- 3000mm (All Models)
Kerb Weight
- 1420kg – 1665kg (2 door Cab Chassis)
- 1780kg – 1815kg (4 door Cab Chassis)
- 1830kg – 1970kg (4 door Utility)
Towing
- 750kg (unbraked) – 3000kg (braked) (2 door Cab Chassis)
- 750kg (unbraked) – 3100kg (braked) (4 door Cab Chassis, 4 door Utility)
Ancap Ratings
- 5 stars (All Models)
Warranty & servicing
Warranty
- 5 years / 100,000 km (All Models)
Servicing
- 15,000 km / 12 months (All Models)
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