BCME - Autumn 2008

MITSUBISHI TRITON

MITSUBISHI has announced new automatic diesel models in its ML Triton range.

The new four-speed automatic transmission will be mated to Mitsubishi’s 3.2-litre common rail direct injection diesel engine and this configuration is expected to be a big seller variant in the Triton range.

Launched last July, the ML Triton rear-wheel drive and 4x4 line-up offers a wide-ranging choice of sports utility vehicles and workhorses; single, extra and dual cab or cab chassis models and the choice of 2.4- litre four-cylinder and 3.5-litre V6 petrol engines or the 3.2-litre inter-cooled diesel engine.

Triton sales have been strong since its release. The result posted by the 4x4 Triton

in June 2007 was the best ever monthly result for Triton in Australia and a significant 35 per cent up on the previous best.

Although the segment itself has increased since July 2006, Triton’s popularity has seen sales stay well in front of the market average.

Mitsubishi’s Robert McEniry said he expected to see this new variant increase Triton’s share in the Australian market.

The introduction of the automatic diesel variant should buoy Triton sales.

It has all the features of ML Triton stablemates including realised impact safety evolution body structure, driver and front passenger SRS airbags, seat belt pretensioners, and anti-lock brake system with

electronic brake distribution (optional on GLX models).

And with so many hard kilometres to cover, a comprehensive manufacturer’s warranty. Mitsubishi offers an industry-leading five- year/130,000km whole vehicle warranty, backed up by a 10-year/160,000km power train warranty and a five-year/unlimited kilometre roadside assistance package.

The automatic diesel Triton will be available in four-wheel drive models only, in both single and double cab body styles, and in three specification levels.