The Mitsubishi Triton Thread

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2017 Mitsubishi Triton Exceed Review | motoring.com.au

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The Journey: 4x4 & Surfing in Transkei

The Journey is a series of videos from Cars.co.za that takes the viewer on a visual journey with the aim of showcasing Africa’s natural beauty, plus the cars that help create unforgettable memories along the way. In this latest episode, 3 South African professional surfers venture into the heart of the Transkei to surf some of the most remote waves South Africa has to offer and experience the warmth of the people of the Wild Coast.

Poor road infrastructure and roaming livestock make for a challenging journey in the Transkei. A capable 4x4 is a luxury in this environment.

In the first episode of The Journey, we explored Namibia and conquered the mighty Namib Desert. For the second instalment of The Journey, we return to South Africa and take the viewer on an adventure through rural Transkei.

Professional surfers, Emma Smith, Ricky Basnett and Avuyile Ndamase feature in The Journey Ep 2 - Transkei.

The all-new Mitsubishi Triton 4x4 Double Cab bakkie takes 3 South African professional surfers, Emma Smith, Avuyile Ndamase and Ricky Basnett on a memorable surf adventure in the Transkei, where they visit places such as Lwandile, Lutsheni, Mdumbi, Coffee Bay and the famous Hole-in-the-Wall.

Hole-in-the-Wall is a must-see landmark when visiting the Transkei.

The Transkei, with its endless rolling hills, wild coastline and friendly people, creates the perfect scene for an epic journey. The roads in the Transkei are notoriously poor and the abundance of roaming livestock make travelling in the Transkei particularly treacherous.

Cars.co.za would like to take the opportunity to thank Mitsubishi South Africa for providing a pair of Triton 4x4 Double Cabs that proved to be capable in tough terrain and also offered much-needed comfort and safety during the journey. Cars.co.za also extends special thanks to ZigZag surfing magazine for their collaboration on this project.

http://www.cars.co.za/motoring_news/the-journey-4x4--surfing-in-transkei/43786/

 

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And now for something completely different.
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Crazy slow seller:

"That means there’s again no room for the Mahindra Bolero (60), Mazda BT-50 (41), Mitsubishi Triton (13) or Fiat Fullback (13) in September."

http://www.carmag.co.za/news_post/south-africas-10-best-selling-bakkies-of-sept-2017/

 

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MITSUBISHI ADDS BOLD TRITON XTREME TO LOCAL RANGE!

Mitsubishi Motors South Africa has added a new Triton Xtreme derivative to its local range, with the boldly styled bakkie limited to just 50 units.

The local arm of the Japanese automaker says it took “customer feedback to the extreme” with the launch of the Triton Xtreme, which will be offered in 4×4 and 4×2 double-cab body styles, complete with the daring factory-installed body kit you see in the accompanying images. Power still comes from a 2,4-litre turbodiesel engine worth 133 kW and 430 N.m.

Mitsubishi says the new Triton Xtreme is fitted with more than R60 000 worth of additional features and accessories, but will cost “a mere R20 000” more than the listed price of the standard double-cab derivative to which it is fitted. For the record, the standard 4×2 models are priced at R479 995 for the manual and R499 995 for the auto, while the standard 4×4 variants come in at R539 995 for the manual and R559 995 for the self-shifter.

Accessories include black and chrome alloy wheels (wrapped in Cooper Adventurer all-terrain rubber), bonnet guards, grille and foglamp covers, front and rear light guards, wheelarch extensions, front and rear door handle covers, Triton-branded scuffplates, heavy-duty rubber mats, a tonneau cover, a styling bar, a tailgate cover and a fuel-flap cover.

Mitsubishi SA says all the Xtreme’s accessories are covered by the original manufacturer’s three-year or 100 000 km factory warranty.

http://www.carmag.co.za/news_post/mitsubishi-adds-bold-triton-xtreme-to-local-range/

 

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Mitsubishi Triton Xtreme Limited Edition (2017) Specs & Price

Mitsubishi has introduced a striking limited edition Triton Xtreme in South Africa! Take a look at what the Triton Xtreme has to offer.

Using feedback from its customers, Mitsubishi South Africa welcomes a new limited edition Triton Xtreme double-cab bakkie to market in South Africa. Only 50 examples of the Triton Xtreme are available in either 4x2 or 4x4 double-cab guise.

"This Xtreme Limited Edition is a local development, based on customer research from the launch of the new Triton earlier this year. With this new limited edition derivative, we offer traditional bakkie lovers a customised bakkie developed to their personal taste" says says Nic Campbell, General Manager of Mitsubishi Motors South Africa (MMSA).

Key features

Protective cladding on the Triton Xtreme will help prevent damage while on the 4x4 track while also providing a unique look.

The Triton Xtreme wears a striking body kit which includes a range of additional features and accessories worth R60 000. The factory-installed body kit, however, will only cost buyers R20 000 over and above the listed retail price of the Triton double-cab it is fitted to.

Notable features of the body kit include:

Bonnet guards

Grille and fog lamp covers

Front and rear light guards

Wheel arch covers

Front and rear door handle protection covers

Triton branded scuff plates

Heavy-duty rubber mats

Tonneau cover

Style bar

Tailgate cover

Fuel flap cover

Black and chrome alloy wheels

Cooper Adventurer All-terrain tyres

"Triton is known for offering a lot of added-value with many additional features included at no cost as part of its standard specifications level. Offering a new bakkie owner a customised, limited edition bakkie with a high level of standard specification included in the base retail price, lets the Triton Xtreme not only stand out as an extreme physical competitor, but also a great value purchase," states Campbell.

The Triton XTreme is powered by a 2.4-litre turbodiesel engine with 133 kW and 430 Nm of torque in both 4x2 and 4x4 guise. The Triton Xtreme 4x4 derivatives can be had with either a manual or automatic transmission.

"The Xtreme package includes some of the highest-cost additions new owners often opt for when they order their new vehicles, but now form part of the latest special-edition Triton Xtreme Double Cab at a fraction of the cost," concludes Campbell. "All fitments are done and quality-checked by Mitsubishi SA, using imported body kits, which means all the additional Xtreme accessories are covered by the original manufacturer's factory warranty."

Mitsubishi Triton Xtreme - Price in South Africa

Mitsubishi Triton Xtreme 2.4 DC 4x2 M/T - R499 995

Mitsubishi Triton Xtreme 2.4 DC 4x4 M/T - R559 995

Mitsubishi Triton Xtreme 2.4 DC 4x4 A/T - R579 995

The Mitsubishi Triton Xtreme is sold with a 3-year/100 000km warranty and a 5-year/90 000km service plan.

https://www.cars.co.za/motoring_new...reme-limited-edition-2017-specs--price/44312/

 

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Xtreme edition adds style, value to SA Triton range

One just has to look at the quantity of ‘Raptorfied’ Rangers and similarly decorated Hiluxes on SA’s roads to realise that there is a demand for mean-looking, accessorised bakkies.

Mitsubishi has become the latest manufacturer to cash in on that craze with a limited edition Triton called the Xtreme.

Just 50 are up for sale and Mitsubishi SA says it has added R60 000 worth of exterior accessories for a price premium of just R20 000 over regular double cab Tritions.

The body kit is imported and fitted by Mitsubishi SA, and includes some of the most expensive accessories that its customers tend to opt for.

The kit includes black and chrome alloy wheels with Cooper Adventurer All-terrain tyres, wheel arch covers, a stylebar, tonneau cover, bonnet and light guards, heavy-duty rubber mats and covers for the tailgate, fuel flap, door handles, grille and covers.

The Xtreme Limited Edition is available in 4x2 and 4x4 guises, and the latter is also offered with the option of automatic transmission.

Also as per regular Tritons, power comes from the familiar 133kW/420Nm 2.4-litre Mivec turbodiesel engine.

In standard guise the Triton double cabs sell for between R479 995 and R559 995, which would theoretically put the cost of the Xtreme edition at between R500 000 and R580 000.

https://www.iol.co.za/motoring/late...-adds-style-value-to-sa-triton-range-12194856

 

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Mitsubishi reveals bold new Triton Barbarian SVP II

In 2017, Mitsubishi Motors in the UK kicked off its Special Vehicle Projects (SVP) programme with a blinged-up Triton bakkie called the Barbarian SVP. And now the Japanese brand has revealed its second special edition, the Barbarian SVP II.

Like the original, the new limited-edition model feature a two-tone colour scheme. Just 250 units will be produced, with half available in pearlescent Diamond Black and half in metallic Atlantic Grey, both with contrasting orange details.

Other extras on the double-cab bakkie (known as the L200 in some markets) include bespoke 17-inch black-and-orange alloys wrapped in BF Goodrich all-terrain rubber and framed by wheel arch extensions. A model-specific SVP grille and roof rails are also included, finished – you guessed it – in black and orange.

The fog lamp surrounds, front and rear light bezels, door handle recess covers, puddle lamps and tailgate handle surround are all also highlighted in orange, while SVP tailgate badging, a colour-coded bumper and black side steps complete the exterior makeover. Load bed illumination and a spring-assisted tailgate with soft-opening damper have furthermore been added.

Inside, you’ll find leather seats with suede-like “Alston” inserts (with orange accented panelling, stitching and piping). Each SVP II’s individual limited edition number, plus the SVP logo, is stitched into the headrests and there’s also an “SVP” embossed mat set with orange piping. Orange illuminated door entry guards and front and rear footwell mood lighting are also included.

Power is provided by the brand’s 2,4-litre turbodiesel engine, which produces 133 kW and 430 N.m, while the rotary-dial-controlled “Super Select” four-wheel-drive system can be combined with either a six-speed manual or a five-speed automatic transmission.

The price? Well, the Mitsubishi L200/Triton Barbarian SVP is priced from £29 830 (about R505 000) excluding VAT, but is available only in the UK.

http://www.carmag.co.za/news/mitsubishi-reveals-bold-new-triton-barbarian-svp-ii/

 

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Mitsubishi SA launches bold new Triton Athlete flagship

Mitsubishi Motors South Africa has bolstered its local Triton bakkie range with the addition of a new special-edition double-cab dubbed the “Triton Athlete”.

And, rather refreshingly, at R559 995, this new (temporary) flagship is priced the same as the 4×4 automatic model on which it is based. Interestingly, Mitsubishi says the limited-edition model is “fully imported” and assembled at its Thailand factory, rather than pieced together here in South Africa.

The new model boasts increased safety and specification levels, including seven airbags (the standard Triton features just two), as well as a claimed 3 100 kg towing capacity (up from the standard 1 500 kg … although it’s not clear how the brand achieved this).

Then, of course, there’s the bold styling kit, complete with orange-and-black highlights. Body paint colour options are limited to just two: white and grey. Look closely and you’ll notice the new front bumper garnish, new black grille (with honeycomb insert), fresh front and rear black bumpers and new wheel arches.

Black powder-coated diamond-cut 17-inch alloys are also included, along with a sports bar and an integrated tailgate spoiler. Dark-grey and orange decals with black highlights have furthermore been applied to the side-steps, side-mirror caps, door handles, rear bumper and tailgate.

Inside, you’ll find black leather seats with orange inserts (and “Athlete” embroidery), as well as orange stitching on the steering wheel, gear lever, door panels and centre console. Standard equipment includes bi-Xenon HID headlamps, daytime running lights, a multifunction steering wheel, shift paddles, an upgraded instrument display, a smart-key system and automatic dual-zone air-conditioning.

It’s standard fare under the bonnet, where the 2,4-litre turbodiesel still produces 133 kW and 430 N.m, directed to all four corners via a five-speed automatic transmission.

As with the standard model, the Triton Athlete is covered by a three-year/100 000 km warranty and five-year/90 000 km service plan (with intervals of 10 000 km).

http://www.carmag.co.za/news/mitsubishi-sa-launches-bold-new-triton-athlete-flagship/

 

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Big discounts, sporty edition for Triton range

Mitsubishi has launched a special edition, range-topping Triton called the Athlete - which gets some racy styling enhancements and additional safety features, all at the same price as the existing flagship, while Mitsubishi is also offering discounts of between R70 000 and R80 000 on the rest of the double cab line-up.

But what makes it an Athlete?

The Athlete special edition might not be any faster out the starting blocks than its regular siblings, but it is set apart by numerous black and orange decals, gloss black grille and wheel arch mouldings, black powder-coated diamond-cut 17-inch alloy wheels, a sports bar and tailgate spoiler. Buyers can choose between two exterior colours: white and grey.

Inside it gets two-tone black leather seats with orange inserts, ‘Athlete’ embroidery and an upgraded instrument display.

The Athlete also comes with an improved safety package, now sporting seven airbags as side, curtain and driver’s knee airbags join the driver and passenger frontal airbags that the rest of the line-up makes do with. Isofix child seat anchors are added too.

Furthermore, Mitsubishi has increased the towing capacity to 3.1 tons.

The Athlete is only available in 4x4 auto guise, featuring the familiar 2.4-litre Mivec turbodiesel engine (rated at 133kW and 430Nm) and mated to a five-speed autobox and Mitsubishi’s Super-Select II four-wheel-drive system.

Big discounts for Triton range

At R559 995, the Athlete costs the same as the regular 4x4 auto model, although the rest of the line-up has been heavily discounted, according to Mitsubishi’s local website.

The importer is advertising a discount of R70 000 for 4x2 Tritons (bringing the base price down to R409 995) and R80 000 for four-wheel-drive models, meaning you can now have a 4x4 auto for less than 480 grand.

The discounting spree also applies to some ASX and Pajero models.

https://www.iol.co.za/motoring/late...unts-sporty-edition-for-triton-range-14081721

 

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Mitsubishi Triton facelift on its way

What you see here is a facelifted Mitsubishi Triton and the new look forms part of a facelift for the Japanese bakkie. Here's what we know so far.

Mitsubishi's Triton is a hard-to-fault offering. It combines great capability with a refined powertrain and it's surprisingly refined. The current Triton made landfall back in January 2017 so it's fair to assume that a facelift is being planned. The facelifted Mitsubishi Triton appears to have adopted the Pajero Sport SUV's face and is easy to why. See, the Fiat Fullback and the Mitsubishi Triton look too similar and Mitsubishi needs to differentiate itself from the Italian model.

From this image, we can see the new Mitsubishi Triton double-cab bakkie looks fresh and modern and is unmistakably a Mitsubishi product. At this stage details are scarce so there's no word on changes to engine and gearbox. As it stands, the current Triton is powered by a 2.4-litre turbodiesel engine with 133 kW and 430 Nm of torque. A 5-speed automatic transmission is standard as is Mitsubishi’s Super Select II 4WD system, which gives it credible offroad performance.

We reached out to Mitsubishi South Africa and a representative confirmed that feasibility studies are currently underway and if all goes well, we'll see a facelifted Mitsubishi Triton land in South Africa in 2019.

https://www.cars.co.za/motoring_news/mitsubishi-triton-facelift-on-its-way/44857/

 

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Mitsubishi Triton gets extreme makeover

Mitsubishi’s UK division has created an extreme L200 (aka Triton) bakkie for the Fast & Furious Live arena tour.

Created in partnership with Boyzone singer Shane Lynch (who also happens to be a racing driver), the Triton has been pimped both visually and beneath the bonnet.

The imposing bakkie rides on bright orange modular steel wheels (measuring 15 x 15 inches at the back) and its body shell is encased by an external roll cage that also wraps around the wheel arches and front bumpers.

Performance mods to Mitsubishi’s 2.4-litre turbodiesel engine come in the form of a remapped ECU, larger intercooler, hybrid Garrett turbocharger, custom side-exit exhaust and manifold and 3D printed air intake. Mitsubishi won’t say how powerful it is, although given those mods it surely produces quite a lot more than the standard vehicle’s 133kW.

The cabin has been pared down to the bare essentials, and is kitted out with Corbeau carbon fibre racing buckets, featuring four-point harnesses.

Shane Lynch said of the project:

“It’s been amazing to team up with two brands that really appreciate vehicles that are built to perform and also have the imagination to create a truck that’s completely unique. We’ve gone all-out on the build and the result is something which not only looks the part but has the power to match, and starting with the Mitsubishi L200 gave us a tremendous base to work with.”

https://www.iol.co.za/motoring/latest-launches/mitsubishi-triton-gets-extreme-makeover-14600449

 

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Just browsing through this page from top to bottom makes you go "ok", "that's not to bad", "wait what", "holy ****" etc.

 

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Mitsubishi Triton facelift on its way

What you see here is a facelifted Mitsubishi Triton and the new look forms part of a facelift for the Japanese bakkie. Here's what we know so far.

Mitsubishi's Triton is a hard-to-fault offering. It combines great capability with a refined powertrain and it's surprisingly refined. The current Triton made landfall back in January 2017 so it's fair to assume that a facelift is being planned. The facelifted Mitsubishi Triton appears to have adopted the Pajero Sport SUV's face and is easy to why. See, the Fiat Fullback and the Mitsubishi Triton look too similar and Mitsubishi needs to differentiate itself from the Italian model.

From this image, we can see the new Mitsubishi Triton double-cab bakkie looks fresh and modern and is unmistakably a Mitsubishi product. At this stage details are scarce so there's no word on changes to engine and gearbox. As it stands, the current Triton is powered by a 2.4-litre turbodiesel engine with 133 kW and 430 Nm of torque. A 5-speed automatic transmission is standard as is Mitsubishi’s Super Select II 4WD system, which gives it credible offroad performance.

We reached out to Mitsubishi South Africa and a representative confirmed that feasibility studies are currently underway and if all goes well, we'll see a facelifted Mitsubishi Triton land in South Africa in 2019.

https://www.cars.co.za/motoring_news/mitsubishi-triton-facelift-on-its-way/44857/

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Tested: Mitsubishi Triton Athlete offers good value

Sporty body kits are becoming all the rage in South Africa’s double cab bakkie market, with the likes of the Ford Ranger FX4, Isuzu KB X-Rider and Toyota Hilux Black Edition being dolled-up with factory-approved pimp packages.

Mitsubishi hopped onto the bandwagon late last year by offering a limited-edition Xtreme version of its Triton bakkie, of which only 50 units were made.

Now it’s followed up with the Triton Athlete, which emerges from the beauty parlour with bold orange-and-black exterior accents and a similar colour scheme inside. The external revamp also includes a new-look honeycomb grille, a sports bar with integrated tailgate spoiler, and numerous dark highlights including black 17” alloy wheels.

The interior’s livened up with two-tone black leather seats with orange highlights, and also orange stitching on the steering wheel, gearknob and doors.

Available painted in either white or grey, the Athlete sells for R559 995 which is officially the same price as the standard Triton 4x4 double cab auto, though the standard bakkie is currently selling at a discounted price of R479 995.

Triton prices include a 3-year/100 000 km warranty and 5-year/90 000 km service plan, with 10 000km service intervals.

This glammed-up bakkie isn’t just about being dressed to thrill, but gets improved practicality and safety too. The Athlete’s towing capacity is now certified at 3.1 tons - double what it used to be - and along with the introduction of Isofix child seat anchors the Athlete has an impressive seven airbags compared to the regular Triton’s two.

Standard features found on the Triton 4x4 also include ABS brakes, stability control, and hill-start assist.

There’s a mixture of old and new in the cabin technology. The audio system employs a modern touchscreen which incorporates a reversing camera, but the onboard computer is very old-school and basic, where you have to jab a stalk in the instrument panel to scroll through information – and the fuel consumption resets itself on every trip so you can’t get a long-term reading.

This range-topping Triton is fairly well specced with items like keyless ignition, cruise control, Bluetooth and USB connectivity, and a steering column adjustable for both height and reach. Auto headlights are missing from the deal however.

The cabin radiates a reasonably classy vibe for a bakkie and the finishes avoid feeling too plasticky, while intuitively-located switches make simple work of controlling the functions. I wasn’t too impressed with the climate control however, which wasn’t good at maintaining the desired temperature and was usually a lot colder than indicated.

The family-sized cabin is praisworthy for its roominess though, and the rear bench has plenty of stretch-out leg and head room.
The new-generation 2.4-litre turbodiesel produces decent outputs of 133kW and 430Nm – which rate well against larger-engined rivals like the Toyota Hilux 2.8 and Isuzu KB 3.0.

It’s a hearty cruiser once it gets going but is hampered by some turbo lag in initial pulloff, making it less responsive than you’d like in town driving. The five-speed auto transmission also doesn’t offer a sports mode to liven things up.

But it’s a smooth engine with decent sound suppression and the Triton rolls along quite silently in general. It’s a relatively unthirsty performer too, averaging around 8.7 litres per 100km (Mitsubishi claims 7.6).

The Triton 4x4 has all the gear to tackle offroad expeditions including an elevated 205mm ground clearance, and a 4x4 mode that’s easily selected at the twist of a knob. It also has low range and a rear diff lock to help it get through the trickier bundu bashing sections.

Additionally, a centre lock apportions drive in a fixed 40/60 split for use at higher speeds, for instance when you need added traction on wet tar or gravel roads.

Unlike the smoother-riding coil spring setups used in the rear suspension of the Nissan Navara and new Mercedes X-class, the Triton retains the time-honoured leaf springs. As a result it delivers a typically bakkie-like ride but without being excessively bouncy when unladen.

VERDICT

For those wanting to make a styling statement the Athlete package gives Mitsubishi’s Triton a refreshing splash of colour. But this isn’t just a Triton with mascara; there’s better safety and towing ability too.

A smooth-performing leisure bakkie with robust offroading skills, decent power and great space, it’s priced very competitively in a cut-throat market segment.

FACTS

Mitsubishi Triton 2.4D-ID DC 4x4 Athlete auto

Engine:2.4-litre, 4-cyl, turbodiesel
Gearbox:5-speed automatic
Power:133kW @ 3500rpm
Torque:430Nm @ 2500rpm
0-100km/h (claimed):11.8 seconds
Top speed (claimed):177km/h
Ground clearance:205mm
Towing capacity (braked):3100kg
Price:R579 995
Warranty:3-year/100 000km
Service plan:5-year/90 000km

ALTERNATIVES

Fiat Fullback 2.4D-ID DC 4x4 LX auto133kW/430NmR559 000
Ford Ranger 3.2 DC 4x4 XLT auto147kW/470NmR610 300
Isuzu KB 300D-Teq DC 4x4 LX auto130kW/380NmR585 700
Mazda BT-50 3.2 DC 4x4 SLE auto147kW/470NmR561 300
Mercedes X250d DC 4x4 Progressive auto140kW/450NmR729 675
Nissan Navara 2.3D DC 4x4 LE auto140kW/450NmR611 500
Toyota Hilux 2.8GD-6 DC 4x4 Raider auto130kW/450NmR601 600
VW Amarok 2.0BiTDI DC Highline 4x4 auto132kW/420NmR624 100

https://www.iol.co.za/motoring/road...shi-triton-athlete-offers-good-value-15159492

 

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Taking the Extreme route: The Mitsubishi Triton Extreme is not your average 4x4

Near scenic Oyster Bay in the Eastern Cape, there is a grassy campsite called Brakkeduine with a technical 4x4-trail that snakes through some serious sand dunes. Just the place, reckoned Ferdi de Vos, to try out the Extreme derivative in the Mitsubishi Triton double-cab range.

So, if you are from the Eastern or Southern Cape you will need to travel all the way to Atlantis in the Western Cape, Witsand Nature Reserve in Northern Cape or to Namibia for a camping weekend where you can do some dune driving too. Right?

A bakkie or any occassion

Wrong. About 34km from Humansdorp and just 12km from picturesque Oyster Bay there is a gorgeous campsite right next to the Klipdrift Dam with access to a sand and dune trail that will challenge even the most highly experienced 4x4-enthusiasts.

Visitors to Brakkeduine also have access to the dam for fishing, boating and skiing and the campsite has hot showers and flush toilets, with power supply points and portable braais at each site.

Run by the Lindström family, Brakkeduine is ideal for a weekend break with the whole family, and the ideal base to explore the lovely surrounds, including Oyster Bay.

Limited Edition

For our visit to Brakkeduine to sample the amenities and experience the dune trail, we decided to take the rugged-looking Triton Extreme, a limited edition derivative of the Triton range and Mitsubishi’s answer to the Ford Ranger FX4 and Raptors, and Toyota’s Hilux Black Edition.

It is the fourth limited edition released by Mitsubishi since the Xtreme nomenclature was first introduced in the middle 1990s as part of the popular Colt bakkie range. Since then, it has become synonymous with the Japanese brand.

The personalised bakkie is a local development which, according to Mitsubishi, adds over R60 000 worth of additional features and accessories as part of its distinctive, factory-installed body kit.

However, the body kit costs a mere R20 000 more than the listed retail price of the standard Triton double-cab derivative it is fitted to. And with its bold black panels and accessories it certainly looks the part…

The Xtreme kit consist of bonnet guards, a unique grille and fog lamps, front and rear light guards, wheel arch covers, front and rear door handle protection covers, branded scuff plates, heavy-duty rubber mats, a tonneau cover, a style bar, tailgate cover and fuel flap cover, as well as attractive black and chrome alloy wheels shod with Cooper Adventurer All-terrain tyres.

The kit’s bold design really made the Xtreme stand out as we made our way towards Humansdorp on the N2 and the R102. Even with the aggressively styled Coopers, fitted road noise was negligible and the power delivery from the advanced 2.4-litre MIVEC turbodiesel engine, coupled to a slick-shifting six-speed auto transmission. was smooth and effortless.

Sand galore

Passing windfarm after windfarm, with literally platoons of wind turbine blades swishing in the light wind, we turned off onto the gravel road towards Oyster Bay. Even on the uneven surface the Triton felt stable and planted, and we made such good progress that we nearly missed the turnoff towards Palmietvlei.

After turning left, we followed the road for two kilometres before spotting the Brakkeduine sign. Choppie Lindström was on hand to welcome us and showed us around the beautiful green campsite and the worryingly empty dam, before ushering us into a well-equipped A-frame chalet, our abode for the night.

We enjoyed supper in Oyster Bay, watching the chokka boats preparing for their nightly forays, before returning to Brakkeduine and turning in for the night.

Early the next morning we met Choppie at the dam, starting point of the 14km circular trail with a three to five difficulty grading, and after deflating the tyres, we followed him on a scenic drive through natural forest in our Xtreme. We soon hit the sand, and the driving got tricky and technical.

However, I was secure in the knowledge that the Xtreme’s imported body kit offered additional protection against superficial damage on off-road excursions Turning the rotary knob to activate the Super Select II system, I chose the 4HLc (4WD High range with centre differential locked) to improve traction on the sandy ascents and descents.

With a few sharp turns thrown in for good measure, I had to rely on the Triton’s 430Nm of low-down torque and 133kW of power to overcome a few nail-biting ascents, with no view of the track ahead.

However, the Xtreme was handling it all with relative ease, and up to that point there was no need to take an escape route or use the sit-out option.

The further the trail progressed, the more difficult it became, and soon we reached Langbult, a steep dune with no run-up available to build that much-needed momentum.

Even in low-range my first attempts up the dune were futile, but after deflating the tyres a bit more and some advice from Choppie on the ideal line of approach, the Xtreme literally ran over the dune…

Langbult is also a perfect lunch spot where the not-so-adventurous can sit out in the sunshine to watch others tackle the serious obstacles. Some more rollercoaster dunes followed on the way back towards the dam, and by this time I firmly understood why the 4x4 guys refer to the dune trail at Brakkeduine with respect.

The Extreme was more than up to the task, testimony to the bespoke 4WD system and smooth engine developed by Mitsubishi…

Mitsubishi Triton Xtreme Limited Edition

Engine: 2 442cc, in-line 4-cylinder MIVEC turbodiesel
Power: 133kW @ 3 500rpm
Torque: 430Nm @ 2 500rpm
Transmission: five-speed automatic, 4WD
0-100 km/h: 11.8 seconds
Top speed: 207km/h
Economy: 7.8 l/100km
CO2 emission: 195 g/km
Price: R579 995
Warranty: 3 year/100 000km

https://www.wheels24.co.za/OffRoad_...iton-extreme-is-not-your-average-4x4-20180622

 

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TechnoBok quick review of the Triton Athlete Limited Edition

[video=youtube;4XfPWInnDrk]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4XfPWInnDrk[/video]

 

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Here’s your first look at the Mitsubishi Triton’s fresh face

Mitsubishi has quietly given us our first glimpse of the Triton‘s fresh face, adding that the “future of the pickup will soon be revealed”.

The Japanese automaker (which is, of course, now firmly part of the Renault-Nissan Alliance) included a shadowy teaser image of the bakkie’s new face in the media section of a 2 022-word press release detailing the history of the Triton bakkie (which is also known as the L200 in some markets) over its five generations.

While Mitsubishi said nothing else about its new-look bakkie, the fact the fifth-gen model debuted in 2014 means it’s due a facelift in the very near future. And it seems very likely that this upcoming update will bring the one-tonner its fresh look.

The teaser image suggests that the Triton will adopt a visage similar to the one worn by the SUVs such as the Pajero Sport and Eclipse Cross, with a bold chrome element running from below the headlamp into the front bumper (something the brand calls the “Dynamic Shield”).

It’s not yet clear when Mitsubishi plans to reveal its refreshed Triton in full, nor whether any mechanical updates will accompany the styling changes, but we’ll certainly keep our eyes open…

http://www.carmag.co.za/news/heres-first-look-mitsubishi-tritons-fresh-face/

 

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'New’ Mitsubishi Triton bakkie: fresh teaser image drops

Mitsubishi has released a fresh teaser of its new Triton, while also confirming the latest version of its bakkie will be fully revealed on 9 November in Thailand.

In our earlier story (complete with shadowy teaser) published in September 2018, we suggested a facelifted version of the fifth-generation model – which is also badged “L200” in some markets – was on the way. However, the Japanese brand has now described the upcoming model as the “Series 6” version, suggesting it will be positioned as a completely new generation.

The latest teaser image shows the bakkie (in double-cab guise) partially obscured by a large cloud of dust. However, it does give us a closer look (we’ve zoomed in below) at the Triton’s latest “Dynamic Shield” face, a visage similar to the one worn by Mitsubishi’s latest SUVs, such as the Pajero Sport and Eclipse Cross.

Mitsubishi (which is, of course, now firmly part of the Renault-Nissan Alliance) says the new model has been “designed to be Engineered Beyond Tough”, adding that it will boast “enhanced performance, functionality, durability, safety and refinement”.

The automaker furthermore claims the new Triton has been “developed using feedback from owners across the world”.

https://www.carmag.co.za/news/new-mitsubishi-triton-bakkie-fresh-teaser-image-drops/