Verdict
The Mitsubishi Triton Mk3 is the far more capable work truck on paper: its 179 hp and 430 Nm are major steps up from 88 hp and 196 Nm, with six gears and Easy Select 4WD rather than five gears driving the rear wheels. It also brings three airbags, ABS/EBD and stability control. But the Mk1 Facelift carries five people through four doors, where the Mk3 is a two-seat, two-door pickup. For Malaysian buyers needing a crew cab, that practical difference outweighs the Mk3’s 100 mm longer, 115 mm wider body.
Pick the Mitsubishi Triton Mk1 Facelift if you need five seats and four doors at a far lower entry price.
Pick the Mitsubishi Triton Mk3 if you want 430 Nm, Easy Select 4WD and modern active-safety hardware for two occupants.
Key differences
- Price: Mitsubishi Triton Mk1 Facelift RM65,529; Mitsubishi Triton Mk3 RM101,980.
- Output: Mitsubishi Triton Mk1 Facelift 88 hp and 196 Nm; Mitsubishi Triton Mk3 179 hp and 430 Nm.
- Drivetrain and gearbox: Mitsubishi Triton Mk1 Facelift rear-wheel drive with 5MT; Mitsubishi Triton Mk3 all-wheel drive with 6MT.
- Cabin capacity: Mitsubishi Triton Mk1 Facelift has four doors and five seats; Mitsubishi Triton Mk3 has two doors and two seats.
- Body size: Mitsubishi Triton Mk1 Facelift is 5,220 mm long and 1,750 mm wide; Mitsubishi Triton Mk3 is 5,320 mm long and 1,865 mm wide.
- Warranty: Mitsubishi Triton Mk1 Facelift gets three years/100,000 km; Mitsubishi Triton Mk3 gets five years with unlimited mileage.
Mk1 Facelift
- Four doors and five seats, against two doors and two seats.
- RM36,451 less expensive.
- 100 mm shorter and 115 mm narrower.
- 88 hp and 196 Nm trail the Mk3’s 179 hp and 430 Nm.
- Rear-wheel drive and 5MT versus Easy Select 4WD and 6MT.
- No listed ABS/EBD, stability control or airbags, while the Mk3 has these items.
Mk3
- 179 hp and 430 Nm from its 2.4-litre commonrail turbodiesel.
- Easy Select 4WD, six-speed manual and 265/70R16 tyres.
- Three airbags, ABS/EBD, stability control, hill start assist and a five-year unlimited-mileage warranty.
- RM36,451 more expensive.
- Only two doors and two seats, versus the Mk1 Facelift’s four doors and five seats.
- 100 mm longer and 115 mm wider.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM65,529✓ | RM101,980 |
| Body type | Pickup | Pickup |
| Segment | Truck/4X4 | Truck/4X4 |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM822 | RM794✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 8-valve SOHC turbodiesel | 16-valve DOHC commonrail turbodiesel, variable geometry turbo |
| Capacity | 2,477 cc | 2,442 cc |
| Horsepower | 88 hp | 179 hp✓ |
| Torque | 196 Nm | 430 Nm✓ |
| Fuel | Diesel | Diesel |
| Bore | 91.1 mm | 86 mm |
| Compression Ratio | — | 15.5 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Manual | Manual |
| Transmission Name | 5MT | 6MT |
| Gears | 5 | 6 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | — | Jatco |
| Driveline | Rear Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,220 mm | 5,320 mm |
| Width | 1,750 mm | 1,865 mm |
| Height | 1,655 mm | 1,785 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,000 mm | — |
| Weight | 1,560 kg | — |
| Fuel Tank | 75 litres | 75 litres |
| Doors | 4 | 2 |
| Seats | 5 | 2 |
| Front Tyre | 235/75R15 | 265/70R16 |
| Rear Tyre | 235/75R15 | 265/70R16 |
| Spare Tyre | Full Size | Full Size |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Thailand (CBU) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson strut | Double Wishbones |
| Rear Suspension | Leaf Spring | Leaf Springs |
| Front Wheels | 15" Alloy | 16" Steel Wheels |
| Rear Wheels | 15" Alloy | 16" Steel Wheels |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Hydraulic Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Hydraulic Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | — | Easy Select 4WD |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| EuroNCAP | 4 stars — Mitsubishi L200 with 2 airbags and no stability control | — |
| ANCAP | 4 stars — With 2 airbags and no stability control | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | — | Driver and Passenger, Driver's Knee |
| ABS/EBD | — | ✓ |
| Stability Control | — | ✓ |
| Alarm | — | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | — | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | — | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for rear doors | — |
| Seat Belts | 4 Three-point, 1 lap belt | 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 |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front | 1 Front |
| Interior Lighting | Room Lamp | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front | 2 Front |
| Audio | Radio CD Player | 2-DIN CD Radio with Bluetooth, AUX, USB |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows | Two Windows, Driver Side Auto Up & Down |
| Engine Start | Manual Key | Manual Key |
| Locks | Remote Control Activation | Remote Control Activation |
| Auto Headlamps | — | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | — | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | — | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | — | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | — | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | — | Backlit Analogue |
| Parking Brake | — | Handbrake |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 100,000 km | Unlimited✓ |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 3 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.
Used cars for sale
Mk1 Facelift vs Mk3 FAQ
Is the Mitsubishi Triton Mk1 Facelift or Mitsubishi Triton Mk3 better?
The Mitsubishi Triton Mk3 is better for traction, pulling power and safety equipment, with 430 Nm, Easy Select 4WD and stability control. The Mk1 Facelift is better if you need to carry five people, because the Mk3 is a two-seat pickup.
What is the price difference?
The Mitsubishi Triton Mk3 costs RM36,451 more than the Mitsubishi Triton Mk1 Facelift. The gap buys 91 hp and 234 Nm more, Easy Select 4WD, a six-speed manual, three airbags and electronic safety aids, but not extra passenger capacity.
Which Triton has the better safety equipment?
The Mitsubishi Triton Mk3 has the stronger equipment list: driver, passenger and driver’s-knee airbags, ABS/EBD, stability control and hill start assist. The Mk1 Facelift has a four-star Euro NCAP and ANCAP rating in the stated L200 configuration, but these active systems are not listed.
