Verdict
At RM101,980, the Mitsubishi Triton costs RM21,020 less than the RM123,000 Toyota Hiace, yet brings 179 hp and 430 Nm against 101 hp and 260 Nm. Its six-speed manual, 75-litre tank, three airbags and stability control make it the stronger specification for a Malaysian buyer who needs diesel four-wheel-drive hardware. The Hiace is 625 mm shorter and 170 mm narrower, has five doors, rear parking sensors and rear vents with a blower. But it is much taller at 2,285 mm and carries only two airbags without stability control.
Pick the Mitsubishi Triton if you want substantially more power and torque, a six-speed manual, stability control and a five-year unlimited-mileage warranty for less money.
Pick the Toyota Hiace if its 4,695 mm length, five-door body, rear blower vents and rear parking sensors suit your work use better.
Key differences
- Price: Mitsubishi Triton RM101,980; Toyota Hiace RM123,000.
- Output: Mitsubishi Triton 179 hp and 430 Nm; Toyota Hiace 101 hp and 260 Nm.
- Transmission: Mitsubishi Triton six-speed manual; Toyota Hiace five-speed manual.
- Size: Mitsubishi Triton 5,320 mm long and 1,865 mm wide; Toyota Hiace 4,695 mm long and 1,695 mm wide.
- Safety: Mitsubishi Triton has three airbags and stability control; Toyota Hiace has two airbags and no stability control.
- Warranty: Mitsubishi Triton five years with unlimited mileage; Toyota Hiace three years or 100,000 km.
Triton
- 179 hp and 430 Nm from the 2.4-litre diesel.
- Three airbags, stability control and hill start assist.
- Six-speed manual and five-year unlimited-mileage warranty.
- Longer and wider: 5,320 mm by 1,865 mm versus 4,695 mm by 1,695 mm.
- No rear parking sensors or rear air-con vents with blower.
Hiace
- 625 mm shorter and 170 mm narrower body.
- Five doors, rear parking sensors and rear vents with blower.
- Taller 2,285 mm body and 1,890 kg listed weight.
- 101 hp and 260 Nm trail the Triton's 179 hp and 430 Nm.
- Two airbags and no stability control, versus three airbags and stability control.
- Three-year/100,000 km warranty trails five years with unlimited mileage.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM101,980✓ | RM123,000 |
| Body type | Pickup | Commercial |
| Segment | Truck/4X4 | Commercial |
| Assembly | CKD | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM794✓ | RM835 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC commonrail turbodiesel, variable geometry turbo | 16-valve DOHC, Turbocharged with Common-rail Direct Injection and Variable Valve Timing |
| Capacity | 2,442 cc | 2,494 cc |
| Horsepower | 179 hp at 3,500 rpm✓ | 101 hp at 3,600 rpm |
| Torque | 430 Nm at 2,250 rpm✓ | 260 Nm at 1,600 rpm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Diesel | Diesel |
| Bore × Stroke | 86 mm × 105.1 mm | 92 mm × 93.8 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 15.5 | 18.5 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Manual | Manual |
| Transmission Name | 6MT | 5 Speed Manual |
| Gears | 6 | 5 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Jatco | Aisin |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,320 mm | 4,695 mm |
| Width | 1,865 mm | 1,695 mm |
| Height | 1,785 mm | 2,285 mm |
| Wheelbase | — | 2,570 mm |
| Weight | — | 1,890 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 75 litres | 70 litres |
| Doors | 2 | 5 |
| Seats | 2 | 2 |
| Front Tyre | 265/70R16 | 195R15C |
| Rear Tyre | 265/70R16 | 195R15C |
| Spare Tyre | Full Size | Full-size 15" Steel |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Thailand (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | Double Wishbones |
| Rear Suspension | Leaf Springs | Leaf Spring |
| Front Wheels | 16" Steel Wheels | 15" Steel |
| Rear Wheels | 16" Steel Wheels | 15" Steel |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Hydraulic Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Hydraulic Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Easy Select 4WD | — |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| ANCAP | — | 4 stars — With 2 airbags and no stability control |
| 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 | — |
| Seatbelt Reminder | 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 | Manual Air-con |
| Rear Air-con | — | Rear Vents with Blower |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front | 1 Front |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front | — |
| Audio | 2-DIN CD Radio with Bluetooth, AUX, USB | Radio CD/MP3 Player with 4 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 Tilt | ✓ | — |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | — |
| Parking Sensor Rear | — | 2 Sensors |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | — |
| Instrument Cluster | Backlit Analogue | — |
| Parking Brake | Handbrake | — |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited✓ | 100,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years✓ | 3 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 Hiace FAQ
Is the Mitsubishi Triton or Toyota Hiace better?
The Mitsubishi Triton is the stronger buy on mechanical and safety specification: 179 hp, 430 Nm, six gears, three airbags and stability control. Choose the Toyota Hiace only if its shorter five-door commercial body, rear blower vents and parking sensors are the priority.
What is the price difference?
The Toyota Hiace costs RM21,020 more than the Mitsubishi Triton: RM123,000 versus RM101,980.
Which is safer, the Mitsubishi Triton or Toyota Hiace?
The Triton has the stronger listed safety kit, with three airbags and stability control. The Hiace has two airbags and no stability control; its ANCAP rating is four stars with two airbags and no stability control.
