Verdict
At RM79,890 against RM101,980, the Mitsubishi Triton Mk2 Facelift is the rational buy for a crew: it has four doors, five seats and two rear parking sensors. The RM22,090 gap buys the Mitsubishi Triton Mk3’s 179 hp and 430 Nm 2,442 cc diesel, six-speed manual and all-wheel drive, versus 108 hp, 200 Nm, a 2,477 cc diesel, five speeds and rear-wheel drive. That is a major mechanical step, plus a third airbag, but the Mk3 is a two-door, two-seat truck. Buyers regularly carrying workers or family should favour the Mk2 Facelift; solo users wanting four-wheel drive should pay for the Mk3.
Pick the Mitsubishi Triton Mk2 Facelift if you need four doors and five seats at a much lower entry price.
Pick the Mitsubishi Triton Mk3 if 179 hp, 430 Nm, a six-speed manual and all-wheel drive matter more than rear-seat capacity.
Key differences
- Price: Mitsubishi Triton Mk2 Facelift RM79,890; Mitsubishi Triton Mk3 RM101,980.
- Power and torque: Mk2 Facelift 108 hp and 200 Nm; Mk3 179 hp and 430 Nm.
- Transmission: Mk2 Facelift five-speed manual; Mk3 six-speed manual.
- Driveline: Mk2 Facelift rear-wheel drive; Mk3 all-wheel drive with Easy Select 4WD.
- Cabin capacity: Mk2 Facelift four doors and five seats; Mk3 two doors and two seats.
- Airbags: Mk2 Facelift has two; Mk3 has three, including a driver’s knee airbag.
Mk2 Facelift
- Four doors and five seats
- RM22,090 lower purchase price
- Two rear parking sensors and 15-inch alloy wheels
- 108 hp and 200 Nm versus the Mk3’s 179 hp and 430 Nm
- Rear-wheel drive instead of all-wheel drive
- Five-speed manual instead of a six-speed manual
Mk3
- 179 hp and 430 Nm diesel output
- All-wheel drive with Easy Select 4WD
- Third airbag, Bluetooth, auto headlamps and auto wipers
- RM22,090 higher purchase price
- Only two doors and two seats
- No rear parking sensors, while the Mk2 Facelift has two
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM79,890✓ | RM101,980 |
| Body type | Pickup | Pickup |
| Segment | Truck/4X4 | Truck/4X4 |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM822 | RM794✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC commonrail turbodiesel, variable geometry turbo | 16-valve DOHC commonrail turbodiesel, variable geometry turbo |
| Capacity | 2,477 cc | 2,442 cc |
| Horsepower | 108 hp at 4,000 rpm | 179 hp at 3,500 rpm✓ |
| Torque | 200 Nm at 2,000 rpm | 430 Nm at 2,250 rpm✓ |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Diesel | Diesel |
| Bore × Stroke | 86 mm × 105.1 mm | 86 mm × 105.1 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 15.5 | 15.5 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Manual | Manual |
| Transmission Name | 5MT | 6MT |
| Gears | 5 | 6 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | — | Jatco |
| Driveline | Rear Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,305 mm | 5,320 mm |
| Width | 1,815 mm | 1,865 mm |
| Height | 1,780 mm | 1,785 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,000 mm | — |
| Weight | 1,600 kg | — |
| Fuel Tank | 75 litres | 75 litres |
| Doors | 4 | 2 |
| Seats | 5 | 2 |
| Front Tyre | 195R15C | 265/70R16 |
| Rear Tyre | 195R15C | 265/70R16 |
| Spare Tyre | Full Size | Full Size |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Thailand (CBU) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | Double Wishbones |
| Rear Suspension | Leaf Springs | Leaf Springs |
| Front Wheels | 15" Alloy | 16" Steel Wheels |
| Rear Wheels | 15" Alloy | 16" Steel Wheels |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Hydraulic Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Hydraulic Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | — | Easy Select 4WD |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 2 (Driver and Front Passenger) | 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 | 5 Three-point | 2 Three-point |
| ISOFIX | Available for two outer rear passenger seats | Available on Front Passenger Seat |
| Lane-keeping Assist | No | No |
| Seatbelt Reminder | Front Seats Only | Front Seats Only |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Halogen Projector | Halogen Reflector |
| Taillamps | LED and Bulb | Normal Bulb |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Manual Adjustment | Manual Adjustable |
| Rear Seats | With Foldable Armrest | — |
| Front Air-con | Single-zone Manual Climate Control | Manual Air-con |
| Power Sockets | 2 Front | 1 Front |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front |
| Audio | 2-DIN Head Unit with 2 Speakers | 2-DIN CD Radio with Bluetooth, AUX, USB |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Driver's Side Auto Up and Down | Two Windows, Driver Side Auto Up & Down |
| Engine Start | Key | Manual Key |
| Locks | Remote Control Activation | Remote Control Activation |
| Auto Headlamps | — | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | — | ✓ |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | — |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 2 Sensors | — |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | — |
| Bluetooth | — | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Backlit Analogue | Backlit Analogue |
| Parking Brake | Handbrake | Handbrake |
| Convenience Notes | Mechanical Shift-on-the-fly 4WD Selector | — |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 200,000 km | 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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Mk2 Facelift vs Mk3 FAQ
Is the Mitsubishi Triton Mk2 Facelift or Mitsubishi Triton Mk3 better?
The Mitsubishi Triton Mk3 is mechanically better, with 179 hp, 430 Nm, six gears and all-wheel drive. The Mk2 Facelift is better for carrying people, as it has four doors and five seats rather than two doors and two seats.
What is the price difference?
The Mitsubishi Triton Mk3 costs RM22,090 more than the Mitsubishi Triton Mk2 Facelift.
Which Triton carries more people?
The Mitsubishi Triton Mk2 Facelift carries five people through four doors. The Mitsubishi Triton Mk3 has two doors and two seats, so it suits a driver and one passenger only.
