Verdict
The Mitsubishi Triton asks RM3,380 more, but its 179 hp and 430 Nm beat the Nissan Navara’s 161 hp and 403 Nm by useful margins for a work truck. It also adds stability control, a driver’s knee airbag, auto headlamps and auto wipers. The Navara counters with an 80-litre tank against 75 litres, plus a reverse camera and two rear parking sensors that matter every day. Both use six-speed manuals and all-wheel drive, so this is a close call driven by output, safety and convenience rather than drivetrain layout.
Pick the Mitsubishi Triton if you want 179 hp, 430 Nm, stability control and a five-year unlimited-mileage warranty.
Pick the Nissan Navara if you prioritise the lower purchase price, reverse camera, rear parking sensors and 80-litre fuel tank.
Key differences
- Price: Mitsubishi Triton RM101,980; Nissan Navara RM98,600.
- Output: Mitsubishi Triton 179 hp and 430 Nm; Nissan Navara 161 hp and 403 Nm.
- Fuel tank: Mitsubishi Triton 75 litres; Nissan Navara 80 litres.
- Safety: Mitsubishi Triton has stability control and three airbags including a driver’s knee airbag; Nissan Navara has two airbags and no stability control.
- Parking aids: Mitsubishi Triton has no rear sensors or reverse camera; Nissan Navara has two rear sensors and a reverse camera.
- Warranty mileage: Mitsubishi Triton five years/unlimited mileage; Nissan Navara five years/150,000 km.
Triton
- 179 hp and 430 Nm
- Stability control and driver’s knee airbag
- Five-year unlimited-mileage warranty
- Costs RM3,380 more
- 75-litre tank is 5 litres smaller
- No reverse camera or rear parking sensors
Navara
- Costs less at RM98,600
- Reverse camera and two rear parking sensors
- 80-litre fuel tank
- 161 hp trails the Triton by 18 hp
- 403 Nm trails the Triton by 27 Nm
- No stability control or driver’s knee airbag
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM101,980 | RM98,600✓ |
| Body type | Pickup | Pickup |
| Segment | Truck/4X4 | Truck/4X4 |
| Assembly | CKD | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM794✓ | RM830 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC commonrail turbodiesel, variable geometry turbo | 16-valve DOHC, Common-rail direct injection, Variable Geometry Turbo |
| Capacity | 2,442 cc | 2,488 cc |
| Horsepower | 179 hp✓ | 161 hp |
| Torque | 430 Nm✓ | 403 Nm |
| Fuel | Diesel | Diesel |
| Bore | 86 mm | 89 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 15.5 | 15 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Manual | Manual |
| Transmission Name | 6MT | 6MT |
| Gears | 6 | 6 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Jatco | Nissan |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,320 mm | 5,335 mm |
| Width | 1,865 mm | 1,790 mm |
| Height | 1,785 mm | 1,775 mm |
| Wheelbase | — | 3,150 mm |
| Weight | — | 1,828 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 75 litres | 80 litres |
| Doors | 2 | 2 |
| Seats | 2 | 2 |
| Front Tyre | 265/70R16 | 205R16C |
| Rear Tyre | 265/70R16 | 205R16C |
| Spare Tyre | Full Size | Full Size |
| Factory Tyres | — | Bridgestone Dueler HT |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Thailand (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | Double Wishbones |
| Rear Suspension | Leaf Springs | Leaf Spring |
| Front Wheels | 16" Steel Wheels | 16" Steel |
| Rear Wheels | 16" Steel Wheels | 16" Steel |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Hydraulic Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Hydraulic Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Easy Select 4WD | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Driver's Knee | Driver and Passenger |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | — |
| Alarm | ✓ | — |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | — |
| Seat Belts | 2 Three-point | 2 Three-point |
| ISOFIX | Available on Front Passenger Seat | — |
| Lane-keeping Assist | No | No |
| Seatbelt Reminder | Front Seats Only | Front Seats Only |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Halogen Reflector | Halogen Reflector |
| Taillamps | Normal Bulb | Normal Bulb |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Manual Adjustable | Manual Adjustable |
| Front Air-con | Manual Air-con | Single-Zone Manual |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front | 1 Front, 1 Front USB |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front | 2 Front |
| Audio | 2-DIN CD Radio with Bluetooth, AUX, USB | AM/FM Tuner, CD-Player, MP3, Bluetooth, AUX Input with 2 Speakers |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Two Windows, Driver Side Auto Up & Down | Two Windows, Driver's Side Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch |
| Engine Start | Manual Key | Manual Key |
| Locks | Remote Control Activation | Remote Control Activation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | — |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | — |
| Steering Audio Control | — | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | — |
| Parking Sensor Rear | — | 2 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | — | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | — | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | — |
| Instrument Cluster | Backlit Analogue | Electroluminescent Analogue |
| Parking Brake | Handbrake | Handbrake |
| Convenience Notes | — | Multi-info Display |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited✓ | 150,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years | 5 years |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
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Triton vs Navara FAQ
Is the Mitsubishi Triton or Nissan Navara better?
The Triton is the better choice for stronger 179 hp/430 Nm output, stability control and unlimited warranty mileage. Choose the Navara if its reverse camera, rear sensors, 80-litre tank and lower price matter more.
What is the price difference?
The Mitsubishi Triton costs RM101,980 and the Nissan Navara costs RM98,600, so the Triton is RM3,380 more expensive.
Which has the better warranty?
Both have a five-year manufacturer warranty, but the Triton has unlimited mileage while the Navara warranty is capped at 150,000 km.
