Verdict
The Mitsubishi Triton Mk3 asks RM101,980 against the Mk2’s RM67,604, a RM34,376 jump that buys 179 hp and 430 Nm rather than 107 hp and 200 Nm, plus a six-speed manual instead of five speeds. It is also the safer working truck, with three airbags and stability control where the Mk2 has two airbags and no stability control. But the Mk2 is the practical choice for carrying people: it has four doors and five seats, while the Mk3 has two doors and two seats. The Mk3’s annual road tax is slightly lower at RM794 versus RM822.
Pick the Mitsubishi Triton Mk2 if you need four doors and five seats for passengers and want the far lower purchase price.
Pick the Mitsubishi Triton Mk3 if you prioritise 179 hp, 430 Nm, stability control and a five-year unlimited-mileage warranty for work use.
Key differences
- Price: Mk2 RM67,604; Mk3 RM101,980.
- Output: Mk2 107 hp and 200 Nm; Mk3 179 hp and 430 Nm.
- Transmission: Mk2 five-speed manual; Mk3 six-speed manual.
- Cabin capacity: Mk2 four doors and five seats; Mk3 two doors and two seats.
- Safety: Mk2 has two airbags and no stability control; Mk3 has three airbags and stability control.
- Warranty: Mk2 three years/100,000 km; Mk3 five years/unlimited mileage.
Mk2
- Four doors and five seats.
- RM34,376 cheaper to buy.
- 15-inch alloy wheels.
- 107 hp and 200 Nm trail the Mk3’s 179 hp and 430 Nm.
- No stability control; only two airbags.
- Shorter three-year, 100,000-km warranty.
Mk3
- 179 hp and 430 Nm from its 2.4-litre turbodiesel.
- Six-speed manual and Easy Select 4WD.
- Three airbags, stability control, hill start assist and five-year unlimited-mileage warranty.
- Two doors and two seats, versus the Mk2’s four-door, five-seat layout.
- Costs RM34,376 more than the Mk2.
- 16-inch steel wheels replace the Mk2’s 15-inch alloy wheels.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM67,604✓ | 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 | 16-valve DOHC commonrail turbodiesel, variable geometry turbo |
| Capacity | 2,477 cc | 2,442 cc |
| Horsepower | 107 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 | 91.1 mm × 95 mm | 86 mm × 105.1 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 17 | 15.5 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Manual | Manual |
| Transmission Name | 5MT | 6MT |
| Gears | 5 | 6 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | — | Jatco |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,200 mm | 5,320 mm |
| Width | 1,785 mm | 1,865 mm |
| Height | 1,655 mm | 1,785 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,000 mm | — |
| Weight | 1,590 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 |
| Factory Tyres | Bridgestone RE23 | — |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Thailand (CBU) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | Double Wishbones |
| Rear Suspension | Leaf Springs | Leaf Springs |
| Front Wheels | 15" 5-spoke Alloy | 16" Steel Wheels |
| Rear Wheels | 15" 5-spoke Alloy | 16" Steel Wheels |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Hydraulic Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Hydraulic Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | — | Easy Select 4WD |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| ANCAP | 5 stars — With 7 airbags and stability control | — |
| 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 Reflector | Halogen Reflector |
| Taillamps | Normal Bulb | Normal Bulb |
| Rear Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | — |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Manual Adjustment | Manual Adjustable |
| Rear Seats | With Foldable Armrest | — |
| Front Air-con | Manual Air-con | Manual Air-con |
| Power Sockets | 2 Front | 1 Front |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front |
| Audio | Radio CD/MP3 Player | 2-DIN CD Radio with Bluetooth, AUX, USB |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows | Two Windows, Driver Side Auto Up & Down |
| Engine Start | Manual Key | Manual Key |
| Locks | Manual Key | Remote Control Activation |
| Auto Headlamps | — | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | — | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| 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 | 100,000 km | Unlimited✓ |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 3 years | 5 years✓ |
| Warranty Notes | 2-year free service | — |
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 vs Mk3 FAQ
Is the Mitsubishi Triton Mk2 or Mitsubishi Triton Mk3 better?
The Mk3 is better for power, safety equipment and warranty cover, with 179 hp, 430 Nm and stability control. Choose the Mk2 if carrying up to five people matters, because the Mk3 is a two-seat, two-door pickup.
What is the price difference?
The Mitsubishi Triton Mk3 costs RM34,376 more than the Mk2. The gap brings 72 hp more, 230 Nm more torque, a six-speed manual, stability control and a longer warranty.
Which Triton has more seats and doors?
The Mk2 has four doors and five seats. The Mk3 has two doors and two seats, so it is markedly less suitable when regular passenger carrying is part of the job.
