Mitsubishi Triton

}} The first generation model of Mitsubishi's compact pickup truck was first sold in Japan as the Mitsubishi Forte in September 1978 and continued until late 1986, when the line was cancelled in the Japanese domestic market for five years. In Japan the Forte was originally sold with the 1.6-litre 4G32 engine (L021P). Later this was updated to the 1.6-litre G32B engine with two-wheel drive (LO25) or with four-wheel drive coupled to the 2.0-litre 4G63T with (L026). Offered in basic Deluxe trim, the larger-engined version was also available in leisure-oriented Custom trim. The Custom also has a smoother and less utilitarian bed, without provisions for fitting a canvas top and with fewer hardpoints for strapping down loads. In export versions, the 2.0-litre petrol version had , while a larger 2.6-litre unit offered . Also popular in many markets, was a 2.3-litre diesel engine. The 1.6-litre Saturn engine rounded out the lineup in many countries. A naked cab and chassis version was also available in some markets. Mechanical features included recirculating ball steering and front disc brakes, rear-wheel drive, and front suspension with coil springs. Four-wheel drive (4WD) was added in 1981, featuring torsion bar suspension up front. The twin round units were the original fitment for the Japanese domestic market. Four-wheel drive was added for 1982. This created the Power Ram 50 in the United States, as in Dodge's nomenclature the "Power Ram" name was used for four wheel drive models. A turbo diesel engine was available in US models between 1983 and 1985. The 1983 turbodiesel was fitted with a TC05 non-wastegated turbo and produced and torque. The 1984–1985 turbodiesels were fitted with a TD04 wastegated turbo which resulted in and torque.Chrysler Australia launched the first generation in April 1979 as the MA series Chrysler D-50. Commercials were specified with heavy duty suspension rated for payloads; the Recreational version carries a load. In March 1980, the D-50 was renamed Chrysler L200 Express to form linkage with the newly released L300 Express vans. In June 1981, Mitsubishi released 4WD versions of the pickup and cab chassis, both with the 2.0-litre motor. Free-wheeling hubs to reduce noise and fuel use in 2WD mode were optional. File:1979-1980 Chrysler D-50 (MA) Commercial utility (16841296922).jpg|1979–1980 Chrysler D-50 (Australia) File:1983DodgeRam50.jpg|1983 Dodge Ram 50 File:85RAM50.jpg|1985 Dodge Ram 50 alongside a second-gen Power Ram 50 File:1979 PLYMOUTH ARROW (27016562092).jpg|1979 Plymouth Arrow == Second generation (K00/K10/K20/K30; 1986) ==

}} The second generation model was introduced in 1986 for most markets. In Australia, this model launched in October 1986 as the low-cost Triton. In Japan the pickups were not sold for a few years, making their return as the Strada in Japan in March 1991. A facelift took place for the 1993 model year, with a new grille and new plastic bumpers comprising most of the changes. It continued to be produced until 1996. Sales in the Japanese domestic market continued into the middle of 1997. The truck usually has a 2.5 litre diesel or an turbo diesel engine, with the turbo diesel being the only engine available in the Japanese home market. The Triton was not a spirited performer, with a four-wheel drive V6 model having a top speed of . The second generation Mitsubishi truck was also produced in Thailand. Starting out as a fairly utilitarian truck, more comfortable versions were gradually added in most markets. In Australia and New Zealand, a small, 3.0-litre, V6 engine with was added in early 1993. The V6 was not a well liked engine specification by consumers, as it did not tow as well or make as much torque as the diesel four-cylinder engine did, and used much more fuel than the four-cylinder. The 3.0L V6 6G72 equipped models also had a flaw in the design of the engine lifters- noisy lifters resulted in catastrophic engine failure over time. Dodge Ram 50 The Ram 50 was redesigned for 1987, which was the same year Chrysler introduced the Ram 50's successor, the Dodge Dakota. Despite this, sales of the Ram 50 continued for another seven years until 1994, possibly because the Ram 50 was a compact and the Dakota was a mid-size. The difference in size and cost left a niche for the Ram 50, and its cancellation may have been due more to a desire to show independence from Mitsubishi than because of any product overlap. The Mighty Max was taken off the US market after the 1996 model year, and its successor was not marketed in North America due to poor sales. The Ram 50 underwent facelifts and modifications corresponding to those of the Mighty Max, with a choice of or bed lengths and regular or extended Sports Cabs. == Third generation (K50/K60/K70; 1996) ==

| 2.0 L 4G63 I4 | 2.4 L 4G64 I4 | 3.0 L 6G72 V6 | Diesel: | 2.5 L 4D56 I4 | 2.5 L 4D56 turbo I4 | 2.8 L 4M40 I4 | 2.8 L 4M40 turbo I4 }} }} In 1996, a new generation model was introduced with 2.5-litre turbodiesel engines developing . Other engine options include two sixteen-valve fuel injected gasoline engines and a naturally aspirated diesel. The Thai model, unlike the same vehicle manufactured elsewhere used the same front styling as the Strada pickup truck that it was based upon. It was retired from production in 2005, but the Challenger nameplate was resurrected for the second generation of the Mitsubishi Pajero Sport, launched in 2008 and which is also based on the following generation of the Mitsubishi Triton. Safety == Fourth generation (KA/KB; 2005) ==

}} The fourth generation Triton was released in 2005. Designed by Akinori Nakanishi, it was built exclusively by Mitsubishi's subsidiary in Thailand and was exported to 140 global markets. File:Mitsubishi L200 2500 DI-D+ Intense Doppelkabine (IV, Facelift) – Frontansicht, 16. April 2011, Hilden.jpg|2011 Mitsubishi L200 (first facelift, Europe) File:Mitsubishi L200 2500 DI-D+ Intense Doppelkabine (IV, Facelift) – Heckansicht, 16. April 2011, Hilden.jpg|2011 Mitsubishi L200 (first facelift, Europe) File:2009-2011 Mitsubishi Triton (MN) GL-R 4-door utility 01.jpg|Mitsubishi Triton dual cab (second facelift, Australia) File:2009-2011 Mitsubishi Triton (MN) GL-R 4-door utility 02.jpg|Mitsubishi Triton dual cab (second facelift, Australia) File:2012 Mitsubishi Triton (MN MY12) GL cab chassis (2015-07-03).jpg|Mitsubishi Triton GL cab chassis (second facelift, Australia) Safety == Fifth generation (KJ/KK/KL; 2014) ==

}} In 2014, Mitsubishi unveiled the fifth-generation Triton/L200/Strada which went on sale in early 2015 (Asia-Pacific) and late 2015 (Europe and the Caribbean). Since 2015, the current generation L200 shares the same underpinnings as the newly rebadged Fiat Fullback intended for the European and Middle East markets. Fiat Chrysler Automobiles did not introduce the Fullback in the North American market due to the U.S. chicken tax as well as the introduction of the Jeep Gladiator, based on the fourth-generation Jeep Wrangler. For the 2017 model year, Ram Trucks rebadged the Triton as the Ram 1200 for the Middle East market. File:2017 Mitsubishi Triton (MQ MY18) GLS Double Cab 4x4 utility (2018-08-27) 02.jpg|Rear view File:Fiat Fullback Double Cab LX Launch Edition 2.4 Multijet 180 4WD – Frontansicht, 11. September 2016, Düsseldorf.jpg|Fiat Fullback File:Ram 1200 GLS 2019.jpg|Ram 1200 Safety Euro NCAP The L200 in its standard European market configuration received 4 stars from Euro NCAP in 2015. Latin NCAP The L200 in its most basic Latin American market configuration with no airbags and no ESC received 0 stars for adult occupants and 2 stars for toddlers from Latin NCAP 2.0 in 2019. ANCAP ASEAN NCAP Markets Malaysia The fifth generation Triton was launched in Malaysia in May 2015 being fully imported from Thailand. It was available in five variants: Triton Quest (MT), Triton MT, Triton VGT MT, Triton VGT AT and Triton VGT Adventure (AT). The VGT models came with a 2.5L variable geometry turbo engine capable of producing and . The Triton MT had a 2.5L common rail turbo engine capable of producing and and the Triton Quest had a 2.5L DOHC common rail engine with and . Two limited editions were made available including the: Triton Phantom Edition in January 2016 and the Triton Knight Edition in May 2016. Both were limited to 200 units each. In September 2016, alongside of the change of engine for the VGT models to a 2.4L MIVEC VGT turbodiesel engine capable of and , the Triton VGT Adventure X was also launched as the new range topper. In April 2017, the Triton was updated. Changes included additional safety features for the VGT models, change in the steering wheel design and different colour choices. In September 2017, the Triton VGT AT GL was launched and was positioned in between the Triton MT and Triton VGT MT. In November 2017, the Triton VGT AT Premium was added to the lineup. In January 2018, the Triton Athlete was launched as the new range topper. In January 2019, the facelifted fifth generation Triton was launched in Malaysia with five variants: VGT (MT and AT), VGT Premium (MT and AT), Adventure X (AT only). The 4x2 Quest model remained unchanged. Philippines The fifth generation Triton, known locally as the Strada was launched on 20 March 2015 and was offered in six trim levels; GL 4x2, GL 4x4, GLX 4x2, GLX V, GLS V and GLS Sport V. All trims were initially offered with the 2.5-litre 4D56 engine. In August 2016, the 2.4-litre MIVEC VGT engine was added alongside the GT trim. The facelifted Strada was launched in January 2019. It is offered in four variants; GLX Plus, GLS 2WD, GLS 4WD and GT 4WD. Facelifted C&C and GL models of Strada was launched in February 2020. Facelift The Triton was refreshed for the 2019 model year at the 2018 Thailand International Motor Expo in Bangkok, Thailand. This update consists of new front fascia, which is inspired from the Pajero/Montero Sport, Eclipse Cross and Xpander, new teardrop taillight design treatment as the Pajero/Montero Sport, and slight changes in the interior for some variants. This model also received a rear air circulator located at the interior roof. File:2019 Mitsubishi L200 Barbarian X DI-D Automatic 2.3.jpg|2019 Mitsubishi L200 Barbarian (facelift; UK) File:2019 Mitsubishi L200 Warrior DI-D 2.3 Rear.jpg|2019 Mitsubishi L200 Warrior (facelift; UK) File:2019 Mitsubishi Triton Exceed 4x4 2.4 KL1TJ interior (20190722).jpg|Interior == Sixth generation (LC/MV; 2023) ==

| Mitsubishi L200 | Nissan Navara (D27) (2026–present) }} | 2.4 L 4G64 I4 | Diesel: | 2.4 L 4N16 turbo I4 | 2.4 L 4N16 twin-turbo I4 }} | (4G64) it features the ‘Beast Mode’ design concept previewed as the XRT Concept at the 2023 Bangkok International Motor Show, the interior follows the ‘Horizontal Axis’ concept with the use of geometric shapes and all contact items designed based on Mitsubishi Touch approach, and it features a new 4N16 turbocharged diesel engine with three power output options replaced the 4N15 unit. File:Mitsubishi Triton LC 2.4 Athlete 4WD Yamabuki Orange Metallic 02.jpg|Rear view File:2025 Mitsubishi Triton Mega Cab 2.4 Street.jpg|Triton Street File:2024 Mitsubishi Triton 2.4 GLS 4x2 dashboard, 07-20-2024.jpg|Interior File:2023 Mitsubishi XRT Concept.jpg|2023 Mitsubishi XRT Concept, which previewed the sixth-generation Triton File:2023 Mitsubishi Triton AXCR.jpg|2023 Mitsubishi Triton AXCR Markets Africa South Africa The Triton was launched in South Africa on 19 November 2024, with five trim levels: GL, GLS, Xtreme, Athlete and Edition. In South Africa, the Triton is available in single cab and double cab configurations. Asia Cambodia The sixth-generation Triton was launched in Cambodia in 2024, offered in two trims: GLS and GLS Extra Plus, both powered by a 2.4‑litre four‑cylinder turbo‑diesel engine paired with a six‑speed automatic transmission. Output varies by tune, with up to 201 PS and 470 Nm available on the higher‑spec variant. Four‑wheel drive is standard on both trims. Standard equipment includes LED headlamps and tail lamps, a 9‑inch touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and multiple drive modes for on‑ and off‑road conditions. At launch, prices ranged from US$41,900 to US$46,900. Indonesia The Triton was launched in Indonesia on 17 July 2024 at the 31st Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show with five trim levels: GLX, HDX, GLS, Exceed and Ultimate. In Indonesia, it is available in single cab and double cab configurations. Japan In September 2022, Mitsubishi Motors had a plan on restart selling the Triton line in the Japanese domestic market in 2023, which remarks after 12 years of absence. The Triton was released in the Japanese market on 15 February 2024, only as a double cab configuration, with two trim levels: GLS and GSR. The model is imported from Thailand. Malaysia The Triton was launched in Malaysia on 16 October 2024 with five variants: Single Cab, M/T GL, A/T GL, A/T Premium and Athlete. In Malaysia, it is available in single cab and double cab configurations. Middle East The L200 was launched in the GCC markets on 28 May 2024. It is available with double cab only and trim levels offered are GL, GLX and Sportero. Philippines The Triton was launched in the Philippines on 26 January 2024, only as a double cab configuration, with six variants: GL 2WD, GL 4WD, GLX 2WD, GLX 4WD, GLS 2WD and Athlete 4WD. In January 2026, the GX 2WD grade was added to the lineup. Thailand In Thailand, the model is offered in three body configurations which are double cab, a single cab, and a mega cab with cargo space behind the front seats. At launch, it is offered in a total of fourteen variants with four trim levels: Active, Pro, Prime and Ultra. The Black Edition model was added in July 2024. In June 2025, the Triton line-up was updated for the 2025 model year. The updates includes new black exterior decorations, the nanoe X air purification system was added for the flagship Ultra variant, and the discontinuation of the manual Pro and Ultra variants for the Double cab model. The Pro variant for the Mega Cab model was also discontinued. In November 2025, the Mega Cab Street variant was introduced to replace the Mega Cab Active variant. Vietnam The Triton was launched in Vietnam on 11 September 2024 with three variants: GLX 2WD, Premium 2WD and Athlete 4WD. In Vietnam, it is only available in a double cab configuration. Oceania Australia The Triton was released in Australia in February 2024, only as a double cab configuration, with four trim levels: GLX, GLX+, GLS and GSR. The GLX-R trim was added in July 2024 to sit between the GLX+ and GLS trim levels. In April 2025, single cab, mega cab marketed as the Club Cab, and cab-chassis configurations became available in Australia along with the availability of the manual transmission option. In April 2026, the Triton line-up was updated for the 2026 model year with an upgraded front and rear suspension, and also the manual option for discontinued for the GLX (2WD) variant. New Zealand The Triton was launched in New Zealand on 4 March 2024, with three trim levels: GLX, GLX-R and VRX. In New Zealand, the Triton is available in single cab, club cab and double cab configurations. South America Brazil The Triton was released in Brazil in December 2024, with six trim levels: GLMT, GLAT, GLS, HPE, HPE-S, and Katana. Safety == Sales ==