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The ML-generation Mitsubishi Triton has been on the market since 2006, but it’s still a year newer than the segment-leading Toyota Hilux and Nissan Navara utes.
The Triton GLX-R is the four wheel drive dual cab at the top of the Triton light commercial range, and the big question is whether it can hold a candle to much newer rivals like the Ford Ranger, Mazda BT-50, Holden Colorado, Isuzu D-Max and Volkswagen Amarok?
VALUE
The $48,240 Triton GLX-R auto competes well for value, and significantly undercuts the top-spec $54,490 HiLux SR5, $59,390 Ranger Wildtrak and $61,490 Amarok Ultimate.
The GLX-R comes with carpet on the floor, leather steering wheel and gearknob, an overhead console, power opening rear window, Bluetooth phone connection, a handy multifunction readout, plus chrome detailing, tubular side steps, alloy sports bar, front fog lamps and 17 inch alloys.
Our example also had the optional luxury pack, which adds eight speaker audio, leather seat trim and powered driver’s seat, and a rear diff lock.
It is missing a touchscreen multimedia interface, satnav, a reversing camera and sensors, which are available on the Triton’s newer rivals.
DESIGN