Verdict
The Mitsubishi Triton Mk3 is the clear mechanical step up: 179 hp and 430 Nm play in a different league from the Mk2 Facelift’s 108 hp and 200 Nm, while its six-speed manual and all-wheel drive add useful flexibility. It costs RM22,090 more at RM101,980, however. For a Malaysian buyer carrying people, the Mk2 Facelift’s four doors and five seats are decisive against the Mk3’s two doors and two seats, and it also gets rear parking sensors. Choose the Mk3 for drivetrain muscle; choose the Mk2 Facelift for work-and-family usability on a tighter budget.
Pick the Mitsubishi Triton Mk2 Facelift if you need four doors, five seats and a RM79,890 entry price.
Pick the Mitsubishi Triton Mk3 if 179 hp, 430 Nm, all-wheel drive and a six-speed manual matter more than rear-seat capacity.
Key differences
- Price: RM79,890 for the Mk2 Facelift versus RM101,980 for the Mk3, a RM22,090 gap.
- Output: 108 hp and 200 Nm in the Mk2 Facelift versus 179 hp and 430 Nm in the Mk3.
- Transmission and driveline: five-speed manual and rear-wheel drive versus six-speed Jatco manual and all-wheel drive.
- Cabin capacity: four doors and five seats versus two doors and two seats.
- Tyres and wheels: 195R15C tyres on 15-inch alloys versus 265/70R16 tyres on 16-inch steel wheels.
- Warranty mileage: five years/200,000 km versus five years with unlimited mileage.
Mk2 Facelift
- RM22,090 cheaper to buy.
- Four doors and five seats.
- Projector headlamps, rear parking sensors and four power windows.
- 108 hp and 200 Nm trail the Mk3’s 179 hp and 430 Nm.
- Five-speed manual and rear-wheel drive versus six speeds and all-wheel drive.
- Warranty ends at 200,000 km rather than running with unlimited mileage.
Mk3
- 179 hp and 430 Nm diesel output.
- Six-speed manual and all-wheel drive.
- Unlimited-mileage five-year warranty, plus a driver’s knee airbag.
- Only two doors and two seats, against the Mk2 Facelift’s four doors and five seats.
- RM22,090 dearer.
- No rear parking sensors, rear power windows or folding wing mirrors.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM79,890✓ | RM101,980 |
| Body type | Pickup | Pickup |
| Segment | Truck/4X4 | Truck/4X4 |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM822 | RM794✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC commonrail turbodiesel, variable geometry turbo | 16-valve DOHC commonrail turbodiesel, variable geometry turbo |
| Capacity | 2,477 cc | 2,442 cc |
| Horsepower | 108 hp | 179 hp✓ |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 430 Nm✓ |
| Fuel | Diesel | Diesel |
| Bore | 86 mm | 86 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 15.5 | 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 | 5,305 mm | 5,320 mm |
| Width | 1,815 mm | 1,865 mm |
| Height | 1,780 mm | 1,785 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,000 mm | — |
| Weight | 1,600 kg | — |
| Fuel Tank | 75 litres | 75 litres |
| Doors | 4 | 2 |
| Seats | 5 | 2 |
| Front Tyre | 195R15C | 265/70R16 |
| Rear Tyre | 195R15C | 265/70R16 |
| Spare Tyre | Full Size | Full Size |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Thailand (CBU) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | Double Wishbones |
| Rear Suspension | Leaf Springs | 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 |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Front Passenger | Driver and Passenger, Driver's Knee |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | — | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for rear doors | — |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 2 Three-point |
| ISOFIX | Available for two outer rear passenger seats | Available on Front Passenger Seat |
| Lane-keeping Assist | No | No |
| Seatbelt Reminder | Front Seats Only | Front Seats Only |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Halogen Projector | Halogen Reflector |
| Taillamps | LED and Bulb | Normal Bulb |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Manual Adjustment | Manual Adjustable |
| Rear Seats | With Foldable Armrest | — |
| Front Air-con | Single-zone Manual Climate Control | Manual Air-con |
| Power Sockets | 2 Front | 1 Front |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front |
| Audio | 2-DIN Head Unit with 2 Speakers | 2-DIN CD Radio with Bluetooth, AUX, USB |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Driver's Side Auto Up and Down | Two Windows, Driver Side Auto Up & Down |
| Engine Start | Key | Manual Key |
| Locks | Remote Control Activation | Remote Control Activation |
| Auto Headlamps | — | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | — | ✓ |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | — |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 2 Sensors | — |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | — |
| Bluetooth | — | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Backlit Analogue | Backlit Analogue |
| Parking Brake | Handbrake | Handbrake |
| Convenience Notes | Mechanical Shift-on-the-fly 4WD Selector | — |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 200,000 km | Unlimited✓ |
| 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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Mk2 Facelift vs Mk3 FAQ
Is the Mitsubishi Triton Mk2 Facelift or Mitsubishi Triton Mk3 better?
The Mk3 is better for power and drivetrain hardware, with 179 hp, 430 Nm, a six-speed manual and all-wheel drive. The Mk2 Facelift is better if you need a usable passenger cabin, as it has four doors and five seats rather than two doors and two seats.
What is the price difference?
The Mitsubishi Triton Mk3 costs RM101,980, which is RM22,090 more than the RM79,890 Mitsubishi Triton Mk2 Facelift.
Which Triton has the longer warranty coverage?
Both have a five-year manufacturer warranty, but the Mk3 has unlimited mileage. The Mk2 Facelift warranty is capped at 200,000 km.
