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Mitsubishi Triton VGT Athlete

Mk2 Facelift · launched Apr 8 2021 · Pickup · CBU

No longer on sale — shown for reference

The Mitsubishi Triton VGT Athlete is the top of 19 Triton variants, priced at RM149,900.

Mitsubishi Triton VGT Athlete

Colours — exterior

  • Black Mica Metallic
  • Sunflare Orange Pearl Pearl
  • White Diamond Pearl

Colours — interior

  • Black and Grey dash
  • Black Leather seats

How this variant compares

VGT Athlete is RM8,400 cheaper. The VGT Athlete lists the same equipment — the difference is trim or colour.

Powertrain

Engine Tech
16-valve DOHC commonrail turbodiesel, variable geometry turbo
Capacity
2,442 cc
Horsepower
178 hp
Torque
430 Nm
Fuel
Diesel
Bore
86 mm
Compression Ratio
15.5

Drivetrain

Transmission
Conventional Automatic
Transmission Name
6AT
Gears
6
Driveline
All Wheel Drive

Dimensions

Length
5,305 mm
Width
1,815 mm
Height
1,780 mm
Wheelbase
3,000 mm
Weight
1,930 kg
Fuel Tank
75 litres
Doors
4
Seats
5
Front Tyre
265/60R18
Rear Tyre
265/60R18
Spare Tyre
Full Size
Factory Tyres
Dunlop Grandtrek AT20

Chassis

Assembly
Thailand (CBU)
Front Suspension
Double Wishbones
Rear Suspension
Leaf Springs
Front Wheels
18" 6-twin-spoke Alloy
Rear Wheels
18" 6-twin-spoke Alloy
Steering
Rack and Pinion (Hydraulic Power Steering)
Chassis Notes
Super Select 4WD II

Safety

Airbags
Driver and Front Passenger, Side, Curtain, Driver's Knee
ABS/EBD
Stability Control
Alarm
Immobilizer
Child Safety Lock
Manual for rear doors
Seat Belts
5 Three-point
Blind Spot Info System
ISOFIX
Available for two outer rear passenger seats
Autonomous Braking System
Yes
Lane-keeping Assist
No
Collision Warning
Seatbelt Reminder
Front Seats Only
Safety Notes
Lane Change Assist (Warning Only), Automatic High Beam, Misacceleration Mitigation System, Digital Video Recorder

Lighting

Headlamps
LED Projector
Taillamps
LED and Bulb
LED Daytime Running Lights
Front Foglamps
Rear Foglamps
Wing Mirror Turn Indicators

Cabin

Front Seats
Power Adjustable Front Seats
Rear Seats
With Foldable Armrest
Front Air-con
Single-zone Automatic Climate Control
Rear Air-con
Rear Air Circulator with Roof Vents
Power Sockets
2 Front, 2 Rear
Interior Lighting
Map Lights
Cup Holders
2 Front, 2 Rear
Audio
Touchscreen with Voice Command, 6 Speakers, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay Support

Comfort & access

Power Windows
Four Windows, Driver's Side Auto Up and Down
Engine Start
Keyless Push Button
Locks
Keyless Operation
Folding Wing Mirrors
Parking Brake
Handbrake

Driving aids

Auto Headlamps
Auto Wipers
Cruise Control
Passive Cruise Control
Tiptronic
Paddle Shift
Hill Start Assist

Steering wheel

Steering Audio Control
Steering Tilt
Steering Telescopic

Parking & cameras

Parking Sensor Front
4 Sensors
Parking Sensor Rear
4 Sensors
Reverse Camera
Yes

Infotainment

Bluetooth
Instrument Cluster
Backlit Analogue
Convenience Notes
Mechanical Shift-on-the-fly 4WD Selector

Warranty

Warranty Mileage Manufacturer
200,000 km
Warranty Manufacturer
5 years

VGT Athlete FAQ

How much is the Mitsubishi Triton VGT Athlete in Malaysia?

The Mitsubishi Triton VGT Athlete was priced at RM149,900 OTR (Peninsular Malaysia, without insurance). It is no longer on sale.

What is the difference between the VGT Athlete and the VGT Athlete?

The VGT Athlete costs RM8,400 more than the VGT Athlete but lists the same equipment — the difference is down to trim or colour.

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