Verdict
The Mitsubishi Triton costs RM101,980, RM3,380 more than the Nissan Navara at RM98,600, but returns 179 hp and 430 Nm against 161 hp and 403 Nm. That is a meaningful advantage for a work truck carrying load or climbing grades. It also brings a third, driver’s-knee airbag, stability control and hill-start assist. The Navara answers with an 80-litre tank rather than 75 litres, plus a reverse camera and rear sensors. For a Malaysian buyer, the Triton’s extra safety kit and stronger diesel make the modest premium easier to justify.
Pick the Mitsubishi Triton if you want 179 hp, 430 Nm, three airbags and stability control in a six-speed manual pickup.
Pick the Nissan Navara if a lower RM98,600 entry price, reverse camera, rear sensors and an 80-litre fuel tank matter more than output and safety equipment.
Key differences
- Price: Mitsubishi Triton RM101,980; Nissan Navara RM98,600.
- Power and torque: Mitsubishi Triton 179 hp and 430 Nm; Nissan Navara 161 hp and 403 Nm.
- Safety: Mitsubishi Triton has 3 airbags and stability control; Nissan Navara has 2 airbags and no stability control.
- Fuel tank: Mitsubishi Triton 75 litres; Nissan Navara 80 litres.
- Tyres: Mitsubishi Triton 265/70R16 front and rear; Nissan Navara 205R16C front and rear.
- Warranty mileage: Mitsubishi Triton unlimited; Nissan Navara 150,000 km.
Triton
- 179 hp and 430 Nm beat the Navara’s 161 hp and 403 Nm.
- Three airbags, stability control and hill-start assist.
- Unlimited-mileage five-year warranty.
- No reverse camera or rear parking sensors.
- Smaller 75-litre fuel tank than the Navara’s 80 litres.
- No steering-mounted audio controls or folding wing mirrors.
Navara
- Costs RM3,380 less.
- Reverse camera and two rear parking sensors are fitted.
- 80-litre fuel tank, plus steering audio controls and folding wing mirrors.
- 161 hp and 403 Nm trail the Triton’s 179 hp and 430 Nm.
- Two airbags and no stability control, hill-start assist, rear foglamp or auto headlamps.
- Five-year warranty is capped at 150,000 km, unlike the Triton’s unlimited mileage.
| 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 at 3,500 rpm✓ | 161 hp at 3,600 rpm |
| Torque | 430 Nm at 2,250 rpm✓ | 403 Nm at 2,000 rpm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Diesel | Diesel |
| Bore × Stroke | 86 mm × 105.1 mm | 89 mm × 100 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 | 3 (Driver and Passenger, Driver's Knee) | 2 (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 Mitsubishi Triton is the stronger choice on output and safety, with 179 hp, 430 Nm, three airbags and stability control. Choose the Nissan Navara if its reverse camera, rear sensors and larger 80-litre tank better suit your daily use.
What is the price difference?
The Mitsubishi Triton costs RM3,380 more than the Nissan Navara.
Which pickup has better safety equipment?
The Mitsubishi Triton does. It has three airbags, including a driver’s-knee airbag, plus stability control, hill-start assist, rear foglamps, auto headlamps and auto wipers. The Nissan Navara has two airbags and lacks those items.
