Mitsubishi Triton MQ 4x4 2.4L Turbo Diesel GLS (2015-2018)

The rats still get in the fan box!!!! – Farm work & off roading camping. Misubishi refuse to place a mesh screen to keep rats out of heater air inlet!!! Had same problem with MN Model GLX so why don't they listen to customer complaints? Show details

Fantastic value - way better than competing dual cab utes – My Triton cost me $15k less than the equivalent market leader. It drives very well loaded and unloaded although the drive by wire makes it a bit laggy on take off. That lag can be a problem when you are trying to dart across a T intersection or merge quickly into a roundabout from a standing start. Huge array of safety features not found on… Read more

other makes.

Comfortable, nicely laid out interior.

Impossible to set a useful volume level for incoming calls via Apple Car Play but otherwise ok system.

Rear seat belt lights have a mind of their own and Mitsubishi are too lazy to investigate it ... but just a minor annoyance.

The vehicle is 1 year old this week and I couldn't be much happier with it.

BEST UTE EVER! TRY ME! – Totally effortless offroad. Very fuel efficient. Can keep up with anything offroad with ease. Plenty of aftermarket support. The Triton community is very welcoming if you're wanting to join. Cheers. Show details

Love the Triton – Triton was the best rated and best price. I chose the black( wrong choice) but the car is extremely comfortable and reliable with 7 year warranty and fixed price service Show details

Ongoing problems on a vehicle brought new – Brought second hand 2004 Triton 4x4 with only 18k km on it had it for 11 years no problems only had to replace clutch once. Upgraded to new Triton 4x4 late 2016, I've had to take it back for warranty repairs plenty of times, within a year 3rd gear slipping, electronics on steering wheel always playing up. Recently 4x4 lights flashing as well as… Read more

traction, won't go into 4x4, then when it finally locks in always 4x4 low and can't get it back to 2 wheel a nightmare. Door alarm is permanently beeping although all doors closed. Took it in today warranty covers 4x4 problem but not door problem had to be re aligned, never been in an accident and only 4x4 driving on road verges where I work so I had to pay for the dodgy door system and the usual response we've found the problem with the 4x4 we'll ring you when we get the part and you can take another day off work as we need your car at 8am. These people keep no spare parts onsite so any problem is always 2 visits and the reason you buy brand new running a business so you don't have these problems. The money I've lost from taking days off to get warranty repairs done, around 15% on top of purchase price, do yourself a favour and spend that 15% on a better brand of vehicle and save yourself a lot of hassle and dealing with these people who don't give a fck

Worst ute you can buy – I bought a MQ in 2015 brand new last year I put around 16k of accessories on this car then my engine blow off out of nowhere cracked top engine. At 70000k this is unbelievable. I have been servicing this car every 10k and Mitsubishi will not take care of it under theirs warranty cos I put a bullbar on my 4wd? What do they expect. Trust me their… Read more

engine are absolutely rubbish you do not want to spend any money on a Mitsubishi Triton do yourself a favour walk across the street spend 10k more on a ute that will last like a Isuzu or Hilux.

Sad To See the 24litre engine is failing and the dealer does not want to know you – Used to be a fan of the Triton Ute have at least 20 in the fleet but i am afraid the new 2.4l do not cut the work load they say they can do Cars are serviced every 10000klms but have just blown 3 Motors 150000/120000/105000 and a clutch at 55000 and they do not want to know you Will look at replacing the fleet in the next 12 months with something… Read more

a little more reliable Still have 4 of the older models with 350000 plus klms so it certainly has something to do with the new smaller engine

Great value for money – I've set the vehicle up as a tourer and it's been going great. With a good fuel economy and soild performance. I haven't towed anything so can't comment on that but I have loaded it up with weight and it maintains a decent performance... though perhaps not as much as some of the other dual cabs on the market. For the price though, it's hard to beat and after 90000 km I've not had a single issue. Show details

You get what you pay for – I use this vehicle daily for business and after doing 15,000 kms I had the required service done, I was told the brakes needed to be machined & the diff needed 1 litre of oil added to it. I think this is very poor for a vehicle that is less than a year old. Show details

Great car but poor audio – Car audio keeps dropping in and out of Bluetooth seriously want to change systems but not sure of audio screen size and what can be compatible as I’m not feeling the system that is stock standard and have had numerous reports of this same issue Show details

Great car – Very nice Car to drive heaps of room front and rear good cargo room Carnt fault the triton Would buy another one Looks great in black Will allways swear by Mitsubishi Show details

GLS manual Triton – Great car, value for money!! Top 4x4 Test drove all the dualcabs out there, The triton comes down best value for money. Along with the same quality as a Ranger, Hilux, Navara and Colorado less the extra $15-20,000. Show details

Don't expect more than what you paid for – It's all the little things that will get to you... - Windows tend to have vertical scratches after a few months. - Why did Mitsubishi deem it necessary to have so many high pitched alarms? It beeps when i turn it on and off and the seat belt warning doesn't let up before you are diagnosed with PTSD. - Doors automatically lock and still… Read more

operate every time even after this feature is "deactivated".

- Steering wheel buttons are 'seek' and won't track through radio presets, very lazy design.

- Sound system fluffs with a hint of base at freeway speeds (ie don't test this in the garage).

- Pretty sure you get a free set of maracas inside the doors.

- Bluetooth (even after the firmware upgrade) is too quiet at full volume.

- 4WD system can make you lonely. Usually everyone else has hit the hill and are out of sight before you are finished the back and forth, in gear/neutral dance.

- Knock on wood, I have never run out of fuel... could be somewhat easy in a car that doesn't have a warning light or alarm. Funny because it makes so much noise for other reasons, maybe fuel is less important?

- Carry a cloth 24/7 cause if you want to see anything on the media screen you will need to clean it first. Even in the city.

- Windscreen water bottle only has enough capacity for a few tears and needs to be filled every week in dusty environments.

- Compared to ranger and hilux, the lag in the Triton is considerably annoying (automatic).

I don't need side mirrors that open and close when locking the car. I don't need shiny fake chrome and plastics that seem to get your eyes no matter how good my matrix moves are. And i really don't need a HDMI input.

The biggest disappointment with this vehicle is the lost potential. It can't be too difficult to fix all these items and in doing so would make the Triton a great every day ute. Hopefully the new look model has had more attention to detail than its MQ predecessor.

No Real Issues At All...Can't Argue with the VALUE FOR MONEY!!!!! – Have had this car over 2 years and serviced it on time, every time and it (touch wood) hasn't missed a beat. I've got 85xxxkms on the clock and the worst problem i have had is the steering wheel leather peel off, but that was apparently a known issue and they replaced it with a brand new version of it and its still perfect after 60xxxkms. It… Read more

drives like a car, i do mostly highway driving to and from work but also do a bit of town and city driving. i constantly average 750kms to a tank and ive gotten as much as 900kms before, the lowest i recorded was 550kms but i was towing a jayco swan caravan so i was still impressed. Towing was a breeze when you put it in triptronic cause i found it trying to much to drop up and down from 5 to 4 but if you see the hill coming and put it in to 4 a bit before the incline it feels so much smoother.

I've fitted an EGR blanking resistor mod and a catch can and my mechanic says my oil is cleaner than most if not all the diesels he sees in and out of his shop, these mods have stopped the sooty build up in the engine so this would the main reason that the oil is pretty clean.

I cant fault the car other than the paint job is a little thinner than i'd like but to pay only 40k and drive out with nudge bar, tonneau cover, Ute liner, tow bar and tow ball, electric brake controller and some roof racks....oh and some rubber mats i cant really complain. I plan to keep this for a long while so i can always try to sort out some paint restoration something later to spruce it up after a couple of years.

Now as the car sits after 2 years its been lifted 2 inches, triple hoop bull bar, led spotties, led lightbars, bigger tyres and still haven't paid as much as my mates navara stx which has been in twice for a rear main oil seal replacement and one of his turbos blowing

2018 Triton Blackline Edition – What an amazing vehicle I have just purchased, Looks amazing and drives well on road. Great turning circle for such a large vehicle and loads of clearance with great view from front cabin. Next stop .... Aussie Bush, will have to do another review once I get this beast out and about in the wild.  Show details

Disappointed in Mitsubishi – Nice to drive, quiet in the cab and roomy. Uses more fuel than stated, approximately 9.6lt on the highway unloaded. The negatives: back twice for rust in chassis, I was told it was fixed both times and then I have discovered more rust in the welds and also now in the tray and roof. It has terrible turbo lag. Traction control cannot be turned off… Read more

in high range 4WD, useless on the beach unless you want to be doing 4000RPM at 40km/h. Major design flaw is the wheel speed sensor wire that snapped in half within the first month, "must have hit a stick" was the official dealer response. Mitsubishi washed their hands of it saying they've never heard of it happening before despite it being a well documented fault in online forums. In the end I had to take them to fair trading to get a partial refund because its not covered by warranty. I was driving on a sealed road in a 4WD! The paint is already starting to fade at 6 months old even though I wash and coat it with a paint protection every fortnight. The dash inside had scratches all over it because its made from low quality plastic. The rear springs collapsed at 17000km. I've had to spend almost $8,000 on after market parts to make this car reliable - Under body armour to protect the wheel speed sensors, full rust proofing underneath, I've removed the full body tray that's rusting and replaced with an alloy tray. In hind sight I should have just bought a Hilux. The dealer didn't want to know me when I had issues and Mitsubishi are even worse. You might save a few bucks buying one of these new, but the hassles and lost time off work to fix them aren't worth it.

Poor quality – Bought a 2017 black sports edition triton last year brand new. What a mistake !! Visually looked real nice when I bought it but it didn’t take long for me to notice how cheap everything is on the inside. Nothing feels durable and anything that looks flash scratches if you touch it ! The outside is just as bad. The panels are super thin and weak… Read more

. Pretty much anything that rubs up against it scratches. Unlike other vechicles I’ve previously had, I have to be very gentle washing it incase I mark it some more !

DO NOT BUY THIS CRAP

assessment of the current GLS auto diesel for the past month – Its a great handling car with a couple of things that need improvement on. Drivers side arm rest on both sides need to be in more reach of the steering wheel when resting. need more leg room for the driver as console to close to left leg, High beam light not bright enough, and my biggest cry is the head rests need to be able to tilt back and… Read more

forth, and I was so used to my navara st the back seats to to flip up, cant do it in this car , there bolted down

2016 GLS Triton - Excellent fuel economy, Great value, Its a work Ute – The Bad Firstly: - 3rd Gear would sometimes jump out of Gear, thought it may have been me shifting but seemed pretty violent when it happened, odd for such low kms, it didn't worry me as the ute is under 10 year warranty for drive line. - Left Hand Front premature wear, Mitsubishi blamed soft tires, Provided One free wheel alignment provided… Read more

sheet to show it wasn't out. They swapped to my spare, I jumped up & down.. they replaced the Tyre

- Apple car play, head-unit would sometimes have a volume issue, had to disconnect the battery to fix this as occurred a few times also talking on the phone wasn't an issue, Volume comes through the Left hand speaker however, which can be somewhat hard to hear.

- Seat belt rattles, squeaky rear suspension, instead of complaining about this I just fixed them myself, literally $25 fixed these issues.

- Hobart Dealership was atrocious to deal with, so went to Victoria & saved $5000 they flew me over then put me on the boat home (to Tasmania).

- A bit laggy down the bottom end not a bad thing once you know where the torque range is & know how to drive, knowing its a diesel this is very common thing.... Remaps are cheap from good companies that retain your factory warranty to get it on boost faster.

The Great:

- Good off road ability, I got this in places it really shouldn't have been able to go on highway terrains, the traction control & 4wd system is great.

- I paid $34000 for this car brand new, $10-$15000 less than major competitors, I think most people forget that they are paying less, if you pay $60- $70000 for a Hilux or Ranger and have any issue then you have grounds to complain.

- Fixed price Servicing.

- All these complaints about Fuel economy, I was getting on average 750 kms to a tank, best I got was 850kms to the tank (stock car nothing done at all)

- Parts are cheaper for these to Modify them.

Reasonable car for the money – This is my 3rd brand new triton & I have to say it’s an improvement over the last model. I also had 3rd gear popping out under load once gearbox was at operating temperature. Went back to the dealer who ended up replacing 3rd gear in the box which fixed the issue. Overall happy with the 6 speed especially cruising on the open road. I… Read more

preferred having a gear stick for the transfer case like the last model however I’ve gotten used to the dial.

This model handles better, is quieter than the previous model.

If I had a choice I would like the old 3.5l petrol instead of the diesel only due to turbo lag if not in the correct gear however the diesel gets almost double the mileage over the old petrol.

The petrol engine was a lot less complicated to service compared to all the new high output diesels on offer from various manufacturers.

The most annoying thing for me has been the seatbelt not done up chime. I just disconnected it under the drivers seat as I’m in out of the car on private property quite often.

Just recently I have a drive belt pulley bearing that’s shot however I’ll just get the dealer to replace it next service. No big deal.

So far I’ve had it 2 yrs & travelled 60k in it.

I would buy one again.

Best value for money motoring going – Great car,heaps of power and not a single problem so far. Great on fuel and very comfortable. After driving 2017 rangers and hilux's for work and seeing the problems they have i decided on the triton and have not looked back. Ford and Toyota quality is just not there and you're expected to pay a premium of over $20,000 in most cases. I am over… Read more

6ft tall and entry into the car is great, no hitting my lower back on the pillar like some utes. Interior quality is very well finished, no loose plastic bits rattling around like the work ranger.Triton all the way.

Blue tooth is crap – I brought a new 2018 model top end Triton going from a 2014 glxr which was a much better car that I loved and had pride in I feel the new tritons have gone backwards the bluetooth system is absolutely rubbish the volume is only in the left hand speaker and while talking on the phone with some people I need to pull over because the volume is just… Read more

simply not loud enough. I have been back to the dealership they tell me that's just the way they are so I rang Mitsubishi Australia and they are the most incompetent people on earth they have no clue what so ever and can not do anything to help. My ute only has 5000 Kim and I want to sell it. It's so frustrating that you can spend so much money and Mitsubishi can not even make sure what they advertise works well.

2018 Blackline mitsi – Had the new Triton Blackline 2 weeks , first week I towed my trade trailer 450kms into the hills for a job used only half a tank of juice , no trailer sway and easily sat on 110 up hills . The drive back was at night and the lights are so bright one would have little use for high beams .had to pull over n read the book one morning as the car… Read more

beeped and a symbol came up on dash read the book and it was telling me the road was frozen . Have then done a week in full bush then back home with and without trailer , great turning circle ⭕️ took it to Melbourne today and reverse parked easily with limited space with camera . We also took it for a drive down the great ocean road and then through the otways the 4 of us were all comfortable and really enjoyed the drive and worth switching to 4x4 while driving you can feel the extra grip on very curvy or wet roads . I am still figuring the car out but Cruze is easy to use on the wheel controls as is apple car play through your ph illuminates on the touchpad and reads our texts etc .. pretty smart for a mid range Ute . Now Done 1000kms of all types of driving and can’t fault it on looks love the black n white , handling is nice and price , which at the end of the day was the thing that Mitsubishi can’t be beaten on . I haven’t got an extra 20 k so never looked at Hilux or ranger etc . Checked out Colorado but there low spec was priced the same as the Blackline deal I got .got a ripper deal at kings Mitsubishi Geelong and would highly recommend them to local buyers , stay local & get looked after ... happy days

Value for money but – Drives great smooth quiet handles great I think its great value for money and that other brands are thieves for the prices they charge for this type of vehicle . The but is the computer I got a lemon computer in mine I know this because friends of mine have bought the same vehicle and don't have the problems that I have . HILL STALL ASSIST yes… Read more

thats what its called you either wait 3 seconds for the brakes to release or you bring the revs up to 3000 and get of the clutch and traction control will do the rest . Other problem is if you drive sedately and I do most of the time no problems , but if you put your foot down from a standing start it will either roll forward and stall leaving you in the firing line for a collision ,or it will creep forward slowly for about 5 car lengths and then it will give all its power in a rush when you no longer need it .I think these options are great if they work but as with most computers there are never reliable and we should be able to switch them off .

Best bang for your buck Ute on the market – This is my second triton, after 145,000kms of trouble free driving in my first I bought a second. Has got 57,000kms now. The tritons cop a lot of flack, what gets forgotten is they are 10 to 20k cheaper than a lot of alternatives on the market. I have a checkeplate canopy, tow a 2ton van or a tandem trailer or a 3ton boat. Plus a lot of late night… Read more

regional road travel and the triton is amazing! It’s comfortable and powerful enough to handle my requirements, quiet and fuel efficient enough (I’m nearly always loaded) $$ wise I do not think there is better value for money comfortable and reliable dual cabs on the market. When this one is finished I’ll definitely be getting another!

Piece of crap – Well we're do I start I bought a lemon that should just be driven off a cliff Gls 4wd running gear can be taken out and be destroyed it is very very under power as I can not get out of first gear driving on sand cause it just bogs down and stalls I can't reverse up out my driveway as it just does not want to move unless u take a run off … Read more

Climbing hills u have to gear down others wise u be holding up traffic

Digital radio cuts out more then Elvis Presley hits

The badging on the car has fallen off

The sports bar came with stains from manufacture and the dealer tells me it's normal

Had cameras installed and can't connect to fone

Took car for it's first service and they scratched the whole car

Had the radio set replaced with new one and still have the same issue with drop outs

I had a triton 4w4 before and the power was a lot better then the new 2.4 turbo diesle it's just crap I would never tell anyone to buy one instead spend the extra bit of money and go for the Ford ranger or hilux

This piece of lemon I bought is the biggest mistake of my life and wished I never bought it and also stay away from McGrath Liverpool as once they sell u the car they don't want to know u anymore

Also I was told they use genuine only parts but as I found out in their work shop there not using genuine oil they are using cheap Castro oil

I have told them this car has too much lag in it but they say it's normal who wants a car with lag

Not to mention they are just criminals and want ur business and once they get it they don't want to know u

They should rename it from Mitsubishi to mitsushiti

Value for money – The Triton has proven to be great value for Money so far. Whilst the ride is a bit harsher than other utes in the segment, that has been the only negative to date (15000kms so far). It has good performance, even when towing (have towed 3T with the ute 2800kms, with no issue). The features included in the gls are good, especially the android auto… Read more

feature of the stereo system. A standout feature I like is the superselect 4x4 system, allowing us to run full time 4wd on the bitumen. This is great in the wet, cutting out the usual ute handling characteristics you get with no load in the wet. The ute returns between 8-10 L/100 on a usual commuting cycle, which i find acceptable. Whilst early on in ownership, I think what the triton offers versus other siginificantly more expensive offerings in the category is a great, and wouldnt hesitate to get another triton.

I love this car! – I brought this car last year, the 2016 MQ, I find it to be amazing, I've had no issues. I think its good on diesel. Back seats could have a little more leg room, I do dislike that the head unit is a small screen and has no built in GPS. Performance is amazing. I love it.  Show details

Worst ute ive ever bought – The ute is too higher geared (6 speed manual ) constantly stalling and no pick up power, very bad turbo lag, completely Gutless even with no weight in it. Engine is way to small and has the wrong gear box, fuel consumption is nothing special, vibration through driveline in first gear,told this is normal, mirrors that gives you wrong distances the… Read more

interior is just basic, seat belts bang against sides of seats, the speakers vibrate and distort music, door locking themselves which is dam annoying, cant see the reverse camera when the sun is on the dash, only 5000km on it and the rattle and squeaks are starting already. Hi beam is a joke as you cant see a thing the way the lights have been set up. Cant wait to get rid of it. Radio , USB and bluetooth for the phone would freeze up after awhile so i had to turn the ute OFF to reset it, i told this was a common problem, waited 5 weeks for a new unit only to find it did the same thing, Mitsubishi could not care less . 16000 km seats are rattling, told by dealer they would tell Mitsubishi, Time to cut my loses a get rid of this piece crap, old saying you get what you pay for and the dealers could not give a damm. Finally now got rid of it. Dont buy anything from Island Coast Mitsubishi Tully.

cant fault our triton after 12 months – we cant fauit our my17 triton,after 12 months including a trip across Australia(17,000) kms over 16 weeks towing our 2.5 ton caravan without a hiccup ,comfortable to drive long distances ,our experience so far has been great.we would recommend to anyone,the sport shift makes towing up hill a breeze and the reversing camera makes hitching the van up a one man job.  Show details

Awesome ute at a great price – Recently purchased a 2017 Triton Ute and after driving Fords, Isuzu's and Toyota's for work i'm seriously impressed with the Triton. For around $10k less than the bass model of most other brands I got a near top of the range Triton, and while it might not boast most of the hardcore 4x4 capabilities of the others it drives like a passenger car and… Read more

is comfortable as anything. Fuel economy isn't too bad at around 700km per tank, and while the turbo diesel isn't super quick it wasn't designed to be a race car so I don't expect it to drive like one. I'd definitely recommend the Triton to anyone.

Great service – Has been a great vehicle, great service from our local Mitsubishi dealer.