Verdict
The Mitsubishi Triton GL AT and Mitsubishi Triton AT Premium share the same 179 hp, 430 Nm 2,442 cc turbodiesel, six-speed automatic and Easy Select 4WD, so the RM29,000 gap does not buy more power or a different four-wheel-drive system. It buys a materially stronger safety and daily-use package: side and curtain airbags, autonomous braking, blind-spot monitoring, LED projector headlamps, a reverse camera and smartphone-connected touchscreen audio. The GL AT is the sensible work-truck choice; Malaysian buyers carrying family regularly should find the Premium’s extra protection easier to justify.
Pick the Mitsubishi Triton GL AT if RM116,980 is your limit and you want the same 179 hp, 430 Nm drivetrain for RM29,000 less.
Pick the Mitsubishi Triton AT Premium if you want autonomous braking, side and curtain airbags, plus the convenience equipment missing from the GL AT.
Key differences
- Price: RM116,980 for the GL AT versus RM145,980 for the AT Premium.
- Wheels and tyres: 16-inch alloys with 245/70R16 tyres on the GL AT versus 18-inch alloys with 265/60R18 tyres on the AT Premium.
- Airbags: driver, passenger and driver’s knee airbags in the GL AT versus front, side, curtain and driver’s knee airbags in the AT Premium.
- Driver assistance: no autonomous braking or lane-keeping assist in the GL AT versus autonomous braking and lane-keeping warning in the AT Premium.
- Headlamps: halogen reflectors on the GL AT versus LED projectors with auto high beam on the AT Premium.
- Audio: 2-DIN CD radio with Bluetooth, AUX and USB in the GL AT versus touchscreen audio with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, voice command and six speakers in the…
GL AT
- RM29,000 lower purchase price.
- Same 179 hp and 430 Nm turbodiesel as the AT Premium.
- Same six-speed automatic and Easy Select 4WD system.
- Lacks the AT Premium’s side and curtain airbags, as well as autonomous braking.
- Halogen reflector headlamps and CD radio feel basic beside the Premium’s LED projectors and touchscreen.
- No reverse camera or front parking sensors.
AT Premium
- Gets side and curtain airbags plus autonomous braking.
- LED projector headlamps, reverse camera and dual-zone automatic climate control.
- Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and six speakers.
- Costs RM29,000 more than the GL AT.
- No extra horsepower or torque over the GL AT.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM116,980✓ | RM145,980 |
| Body type | Pickup | Pickup |
| Segment | Truck/4X4 | Truck/4X4 |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM794 | RM794 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC commonrail turbodiesel, variable geometry turbo | 16-valve DOHC commonrail turbodiesel, variable geometry turbo |
| Capacity | 2,442 cc | 2,442 cc |
| Horsepower | 179 hp | 179 hp |
| Torque | 430 Nm | 430 Nm |
| Fuel | Diesel | Diesel |
| Bore | 86 mm | 86 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 15.5 | 15.5 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | Six-speed Automatic | Six-speed Automatic |
| Gears | 6 | 6 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Jatco | Jatco |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,320 mm | 5,320 mm |
| Width | 1,865 mm | 1,865 mm |
| Height | 1,795 mm | 1,795 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,130 mm | 3,130 mm |
| Fuel Tank | 75 litres | 75 litres |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Front Tyre | 245/70R16 | 265/60R18 |
| Rear Tyre | 245/70R16 | 265/60R18 |
| Spare Tyre | Full Size | Full Size |
| Factory Tyres | Bridgestone Dueler H/T | Yokohama Geolander G94 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | Double Wishbones |
| Rear Suspension | Leaf Springs | Leaf Springs |
| Front Wheels | 16" Alloy | 18" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 16" Alloy | 18" Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Hydraulic Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Hydraulic Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Easy Select 4WD | Easy Select 4WD |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Driver's Knee | Driver & Front Passenger, Side Airbags, Curtain Airbags and Driver's Knee Airbag |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for rear doors | Manual for rear doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | — | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for two outer rear passenger seats | Available for two outer rear passenger seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | — | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | No | Warning Only |
| Collision Warning | — | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | Front Seats Only | Front Seats Only |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Halogen Reflector | LED Projector with Auto High Beam |
| Taillamps | Normal Bulb | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | — | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | — | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Manual Adjustable | Manual Adjustable |
| Rear Seats | With Foldable Armrest | With Foldable Armrest |
| Front Air-con | Manual Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear Vents with Blower Control | Rear Vents with Blower Control |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front | 1 Front |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | 2-DIN CD Radio with Bluetooth, AUX, USB | Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Voice Command and 6 Speakers |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Driver's Side Auto Up and Down | Four Windows, Driver's Side Auto Up and Down |
| Engine Start | Manual Key | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Remote Control Activation | Remote Control Activation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | — | Passive Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | — | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Parking Sensor Front | — | 2 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 2 Sensors | 2 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | — | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | — | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Backlit Analogue | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Handbrake | Handbrake |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 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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GL AT vs AT Premium FAQ
Is the Mitsubishi Triton GL AT or Mitsubishi Triton AT Premium better?
The Mitsubishi Triton AT Premium is better equipped, adding side and curtain airbags, autonomous braking, LED headlamps and a reverse camera. The Mitsubishi Triton GL AT makes more sense if its lower price matters more than those safety and convenience upgrades.
What is the price difference?
The Mitsubishi Triton AT Premium costs RM29,000 more: RM145,980 against RM116,980 for the Mitsubishi Triton GL AT.
Does the Mitsubishi Triton AT Premium have more power than the GL AT?
No. Both use a 2,442 cc variable-geometry-turbo diesel producing 179 hp and 430 Nm, paired with a six-speed automatic and Easy Select 4WD.
