It seems that Mitsubishi is planning to keep some features of the all-new Pajero exclusive to its flagship SUV and will not transition them to the next Triton pickup truck. This suggests that the new Triton will still be very different from the Pajero when it comes to the overall feature package, according to a report by Australian publication Drive.
The report states that Mitsubishi said that it has no plans to carry over some Pajero specs to the next Triton. These specs include the Pajero’s rear disc brakes and large twin widescreen display. This contradicts Mitsubishi’s previous statements, where it reportedly shared that features such as rear disc brakes and upgraded infotainment touchscreens are expected to debut with the Triton’s mid-cycle refresh, which could arrive around 2027 or 2028.
The rear disc brakes were among the expected components to come to the next Triton since it is intended to support advanced driver assistance systems and automatic parking features. The report goes on by stating that Mitsubishi previously said that the refreshed Triton will come with an upgraded infotainment screen.
However, Mitsubishi Pajero Chief Product Specialist Kunitoshi Itagaki told Australian and Thai media that those specs, rear disc brakes and new infotainment touchscreens, are currently being reserved exclusively for the flagship Pajero SUV. Itagaki-san noted that those features are custom-developed for the Pajero.
“At this moment, no plans. These features [are] like a custom development for the Pajero, as our flagship,” Itagaki-san shared via Drive.
To put things in perspective, Mitsubishi Triton’s rival trucks such as the Toyota Hilux and Ford Ranger come with rear disc brakes, at least for select variants. Meanwhile, the Pajero’s rear coil spring could also not carry over to the next Triton and could remain a Pajero exclusive component. Rear coils provide a smoother ride as compared to the leaf spring fitted to the Triton.
Autocar’s Take
It seems that Mitsubishi had a change of heart when it comes to which specs will be carried over from the Pajero to the next Triton. This decision could stem from Mitsubishi wanting to make a clear separation between the two models. A separation that classifies the Pajero as the more premium and comfortable option, as compared to the Triton being the brute and utilitarian vehicle. This could be the reasoning behind Mitsubishi for why it has not opting to give the Pajero’s rear disc brakes and rear coil springs to the Triton. Besides, a leaf spring suspension is more attuned to making the Triton a workhorse option, as leaf springs can carry more weight.
