ACE 2024: Check out, test drive the new Mitsubishi Triton, Xpander facelift – buy and get RM3k vouchers

Big launches don’t happen often with Mitsubishi, but we had two back-to-back ones recently. First, the Xpander facelift was unveiled in September, and less than one month later, MMM pulled the drapes off the all-new Triton pick-up truck. Both of these fresh faces are side-by-side at the diamond brand’s ACE 2024 booth.

Let’s start with the Triton. This is the the sixth-generation of Mitsubishi’s pick-up truck, and the third one to use the Triton name here. A total of five variants are available, from the new Triton Single Cab to the fully-loaded high-spec Triton Athlete with more power. The Single Cab is a new variant for the Triton in Malaysia – the previous workhorse was the Quest, a low-rider double-cab.

Now with a square-cut new body, the Triton has grown in size – it was among the smallest in the pick-up truck segment but is now one of the largest in its class. The truck is powered by the new Hyperpower 4N16 2.4-litre turbodiesel with 184 PS/430 Nm, with the Athlete getting a higher 204 PS/470 Nm output, which is 20 PS/40 Nm more than the previous range-topper courtesy of a twin sequential turbo arrangement. Full details and specs in our launch report.

The Xpander facelift is a refresh of the best-selling non-national MPV in Malaysia that has sold at an average of almost 10,000 units a year since its debut here in late 2020.

We’re looking at quite a big facelift that’s dominated by a bolder Dynamic Shield fascia with sideways T-shaped lower headlights (projector LEDs) and thicker chrome bars. At the back, you’ll find new taillights with graphics that mimic the headlamps, plus a more angular rear bumper with vertical reflectors at the edges. New 17-inch blade-style two-tone alloys (one-inch larger) complete the exterior changes.

The Plus variant is distinguished by silver trim on the front and rear lower bumper sections, as well as on the side skirts (versus full black). There’s also a prominent tailgate spoiler and door visors on the range-topper.

Inside, there’s a new and more straight-cut dashboard featuring brown synthetic leather trim pieces with stitching (also on the door cards), a free-standing infotainment touchscreen and a new (more simple) steering wheel with a round horn pad. Also new are the digital display for the air con and an electronic parking brake with auto hold. The latter replaces the pre-facelift car’s handbrake, which frees up space for a centre front armrest without sacrificing the cupholders. Flip it up and you’ll find a handy tissue holder.

Still as practical as ever, with all three rows of seats up, boot space is relatively decent and there’s underfloor storage too. Under the hood is a familiar 1.5-litre naturally aspirated four-cylinder engine with 105 PS and 141 Nm of torque at 4,000 rpm. Power from the 4A91 DOHC MIVEC unit is sent to the front wheels via a four-speed automatic gearbox. Full details and specs in our launch report.

Come and try these two new Mitsubishis out for size and if all is good, purchase at ACE 2024 to receive a RM3,000 combined voucher from paultan.org.

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