Mitsubishi release an updated Triton
|
|
|
Mitsubishi Triton GLR - MN series
|
|
|
Home >
News >
Mitsubishi
6th October, 2009
On the back of unprecedented sales throughout 2009, Mitsubishi
Motors Australia Limited (MMAL) has announced the arrival of its 2010 model year Triton utility line-up. The
2010 Triton offers a new, high powered turbo-diesel engine with class leading power, industry-leading safety
standards including stability control and side and curtain airbags available on diesel dual-cab models, greater
towing capacity, and an extended tray.
Robert McEniry, President and CEO of MMAL, is proud to roll out this new Triton range, and is certain that
this year’s strong sales for the versatile and tough utility will continue to grow with the release of the MN
Triton.
“The Triton has shown that it is more than a rugged work vehicle that can take all the hard knocks thrown
at it,” McEniry said. “It is now also being recognised for it’s outstanding four-wheel drive capabilities
and car-like comforts.”
The big news for the 2010 Triton range is the availability of a new, high-powered (HP) turbo diesel engine
on four-wheel drive variants, which delivers the highest output and performance in this segment. This 2.5 litre
powerplant generates 131 kW of power at 4,000 rpm and 400 Nm of torque at 2,000 rpm – up 11 per cent and 17 per
cent respectively over the previous 4M41 3.2-litre engine – and delivers combined fuel economy figures of 8.3
litres per 100 km, a 9 per cent improvement, when matched to a manual transmission. Automatic variants
generate a similar amount of power, 350 Nm of torque, and achieve a combined fuel economy figure of 9.3 litres
per 100 km.
These enhanced figures have been achieved by improving engine performance through changes to the combustion
chamber shape, optimised injector specifications, adding a variable geometry turbo charger and increasing turbo
charging pressure.
The two-wheel drive 2010 Triton range retains the popular 2.4 litre petrol engine and 2.5 litre diesel engine
from the current line-up. The petrol engine generates 94 kW of power @ 5,250 rpm and 194 Nm of torque @ 4,000
rpm, offers economical fuel consumption figures of 10.9 litres per 100 km and is coupled with a five-speed
manual transmission. The diesel engine generates 100 kW @ 3,800 rpm and 314 Nm @ 2,000 rpm, and returns economy
figures of 8.2 (manual) and 8.6 (automatic) litres per 100 kilometres.
Two automatic transmissions are available on HP diesel variants – the four-speed transmission carried over
from the previous model sees smooth shifting as an option on all but the top-of-the-range Triton. The well
appointed GLX-R model receives an electronically controlled five-speed automatic with sports-mode which provides
operational improvement, performance improvement, and CO2 emission reduction.
Mitsubishi’s All Terrain Technology (MATT) is standard on all GLX-R models, and features the acclaimed Super
Select four-wheel drive system, which includes Active Stability & Traction Control, Multi Mode ABS, Electronic
Brake Force Distribution and an optional Diff Lock.
Given many Mitsubishi Tritons spend their weekdays toiling as an indispensible tool for their hard-working
owners – then convert to family transport on week-ends - safety was a key priority when designing the new
vehicle. All 2010 Mitsubishi Tritons have standard driver and front passenger SRS airbags, front and rear door
impact bars, ABS brakes with electronic brakeforce distribution, front seatbelt pretensioners and child
restraint points.
Additional safety features available with the 2010 Mitsubishi Triton line-up confirm its position as the
class-leader in this segment. Active stability and traction control is available on all HP diesel models and
passenger side and curtain airbags are available on all HP diesel dual-cab models – and standard on GLX-R
variants – and cement the Triton’s four star ANCAP rating for so equipped models.
Load carrying and towing are critical factors when choosing a work-and-play utility, and, in response to
consumer feedback, Mitsubishi has gone all-out to improve both these important features on the 2010 Triton. The
new, long-bed tray available on dual-cab Tritons offers a total tray length of 1,505 mm, and total tray height
of 460 mm - an improvement in both directions of 14 per cent, perfect for sliding larger objects smoothly onto
the utility bed.
Towing capacities have also been increased, with the maximum towing capacity of the 2010 Triton four-wheel
drive range up from 2,500 kg to 2,700 kg on the dual-cab four-by-fours with long bed and 3,000 kg on all other
four-wheel drive models.
|
|
|
Self-Catering Holiday
Accommodation in
Denmark, WA
..... more
|
|
|
The 2010 Triton model range presents a clearer decision process for the consumer, with eight two-wheel drive
variants – the petrol powered manual GL cab chassis and GLX dual-cab, and automatic or manual diesel powered
GLX cab chassis and dual-cab and GL-R dual-cab. The new HP 2.5 litre engine is available on four-wheel drive
models in either manual or automatic transmissions in GLX single-cabs and dual-cabs, GL-R dual-cabs or GLX-R
dual-cabs.
Along with the enhanced rugged styling the long-bed tray brings to selected variants in the 2010 Triton,
exterior features have been upgraded with new front bumpers, grille and side-turning lamps, while inside, new
seat fabric and seat pads, available sports seats and new instrument cluster, floor console treatments, along
with a new sound system, increase the vehicle’s intrinsic comfort for both driver and passenger.
Central purchasing decision criteria in the commercial vehicle market are maintenance and running costs, and
the 2010 Mitsubishi Triton line-up leads the pack with its comprehensive five year/130,000 whole vehicle
warranty, backed up by its 10 year/160,000 km powertrain warranty and a five year/130,000 kilometre roadside
assistance package.
“Mitsubishi is today giving Australians a utility vehicle that really does have the lot.”
“Powerful and tough enough to get anyone through a work day - stylish, efficient and comfortable enough to
get you around town - yet still extremely versatile and packed with plenty of functional extras to suit any
week-end outing or holiday,” McEniry said.
| 
