Verdict
These are radically different tools at near-identical money: the seven-seat Hyundai Stargazer costs RM99,800, RM2,180 less than the RM101,980 Mitsubishi Triton. For Malaysian family use, the Stargazer’s 2,780 mm wheelbase, rear air vents and 182-litre boot are far more relevant than the Triton’s 430 Nm diesel torque. The Triton answers back with 179 hp, all-wheel drive and a 75-litre tank, but its two-seat cabin and six-speed manual make it a work-first choice. Running costs also favour the Hyundai, with RM120 annual road tax against RM794.
Pick the Hyundai Stargazer if you need seven seats, automatic CVT driving, rear air-conditioning and far lower annual road tax.
Pick the Mitsubishi Triton if your priority is 430 Nm of diesel torque, all-wheel drive and a full-size spare tyre rather than passenger capacity.
Key differences
- Price: Hyundai Stargazer RM99,800; Mitsubishi Triton RM101,980.
- Seats: Hyundai Stargazer 7; Mitsubishi Triton 2.
- Engine output: Hyundai Stargazer 113 hp and 144 Nm; Mitsubishi Triton 179 hp and 430 Nm.
- Transmission: Hyundai Stargazer IVT CVT automatic; Mitsubishi Triton 6-speed manual.
- Annual road tax: Hyundai Stargazer RM120; Mitsubishi Triton RM794.
- Fuel tank: Hyundai Stargazer 40 litres; Mitsubishi Triton 75 litres.
Stargazer
- Seven seats with 7 three-point seat belts.
- CVT automatic, rear air vents and four power windows.
- Eight-year/160,000 km warranty.
- 144 Nm trails the Triton’s 430 Nm.
- Two airbags versus the Triton’s three.
- 40-litre fuel tank versus 75 litres.
Triton
- 179 hp and 430 Nm 2.4-litre turbodiesel.
- All-wheel drive with Easy Select 4WD.
- Full-size spare tyre and unlimited-mileage warranty.
- Only two seats versus the Stargazer’s seven.
- Six-speed manual instead of a CVT automatic.
- No rear air-conditioning, while the Stargazer has roof-mounted rear vents with fan-speed control.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM99,800✓ | RM101,980 |
| Body type | MPV | Pickup |
| Segment | B-Segment | Truck/4X4 |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM120✓ | RM794 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC MPI with Dual CVVT and Variable Intake System | 16-valve DOHC commonrail turbodiesel, variable geometry turbo |
| Capacity | 1,497 cc | 2,442 cc |
| Horsepower | 113 hp at 6,300 rpm | 179 hp at 3,500 rpm✓ |
| Torque | 144 Nm at 4,500 rpm | 430 Nm at 2,250 rpm✓ |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Diesel |
| Bore × Stroke | — | 86 mm × 105.1 mm |
| Compression Ratio | — | 15.5 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | CVT Automatic | Manual |
| Transmission Name | IVT (CVT) | 6MT |
| Gears | — | 6 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | — | Jatco |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,575 mm | 5,320 mm |
| Width | 1,780 mm | 1,865 mm |
| Height | 1,695 mm | 1,785 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,780 mm | — |
| Weight | 1,306 kg | — |
| Fuel Tank | 40 litres | 75 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 2 |
| Seats | 7 | 2 |
| Boot Space | 182 litres | — |
| Front Tyre | 205/55R16 | 265/70R16 |
| Rear Tyre | 205/55R16 | 265/70R16 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | Full Size |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Indonesia (CBU) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | Double Wishbones |
| Rear Suspension | Coupled Torsion Beam Axle | Leaf Springs |
| Front Wheels | 16" Alloys | 16" Steel Wheels |
| Rear Wheels | 16" Alloys | 16" Steel Wheels |
| Steering | Column-mounted Motor-driven Power Steering (C-MDPS) | Rack and Pinion (Hydraulic Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | — | Easy Select 4WD |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 2 (Dual Front Airbags) | 3 (Driver and Passenger, Driver's Knee) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | — |
| Seat Belts | 7 Three-point | 2 Three-point |
| ISOFIX | Available on Outer Second-row Seats | Available on Front Passenger Seat |
| Lane-keeping Assist | — | No |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | Front Seats Only |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED | Halogen Reflector |
| Taillamps | — | Normal Bulb |
| Rear Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Fabric | Manual Adjustable |
| Front Air-con | Manual Air Conditioning | Manual Air-con |
| Rear Air-con | Roof-mounted Rear Vents with Fan Speed Control | — |
| Power Sockets | 12V Front Console and Luggage Area, 1 USB-A + 3 USB-C | 1 Front |
| Interior Lighting | — | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | — | 2 Front |
| Audio | 8" Touch Display with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 4 Speakers | 2-DIN CD Radio with Bluetooth, AUX, USB |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows | Two Windows, Driver Side Auto Up & Down |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button Start | Manual Key |
| Locks | — | Remote Control Activation |
| Auto Headlamps | — | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | — | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | — | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | — | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | — | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Digital/Analogue | Backlit Analogue |
| Parking Brake | Handbrake | Handbrake |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 160,000 km | Unlimited✓ |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 8 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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Stargazer vs Triton FAQ
Is the Hyundai Stargazer or Mitsubishi Triton better?
The Stargazer is better for carrying people: it has seven seats, rear air vents and a CVT automatic. The Triton is better for diesel torque and all-wheel-drive work, with 430 Nm versus 144 Nm.
What is the price difference?
The Mitsubishi Triton costs RM101,980 and the Hyundai Stargazer costs RM99,800, so the Triton is RM2,180 more expensive.
Which one costs less to tax each year?
The Hyundai Stargazer costs RM120 a year in road tax, far below the Mitsubishi Triton’s RM794. The Hyundai uses a 1,497 cc petrol engine; the Triton has a 2,442 cc diesel.
