2025 Mitsubishi Triton GLS – Brawn, Brains, and Bit Bougie Review

The 2025 Mitsubishi Triton GLS is back, bolder and brainier than ever – and with just enough sophistication to make it tradie-chic. Mitsubishi’s newest dual cab ute has shed its basic bones and picked up a few creature comforts along the way, while still keeping its calloused hands firmly on the tools.

The GLS grade sits mid-pack but feels upmarket, thanks to plush leather seats with heating, a smart infotainment suite, and an interior layout that’s refreshingly old-school in the best way – real buttons, twin gloveboxes, and clean horizontal lines. Despite its workhorse roots, it wouldn’t feel out of place in the Bunnings car park or valet parked outside a winery.

🛠 Under the Bonnet: Grit, Grunt, and Gears

A 2.4L bi-turbo four-cylinder diesel sits at the heart of this beast, making 150kW and 470Nm. That’s channelled through a 6-speed automatic transmission. It’s a tried-and-true combo that gets the job done, but when Ford’s Ranger is throwing down 10-speed V6s and petrol options like confetti, the Triton starts to feel a little last-gen.

That said, the power delivery is smooth, and off-road chops remain solid. But if you’re expecting silence and sophistication, that diesel clatter will remind you you’re still very much in a ute.

🧼 Cabin Fever: Tradie Tough Meets SUV Soft

Inside, the Triton’s had a glow-up. Heated leather seats, stitched finishes, and well-organised switchgear give the cabin a premium edge. The twin gloveboxes are old-school genius, and the horizontal dash layout creates a sense of space without going full spaceship.

There’s wireless Apple CarPlay (and wired Android Auto), plus a healthy serving of USB ports for front and rear passengers. It’s ute practicality with just enough SUV polish to make it feel lifestyle-friendly.

Still, it’s no lounge room – if you’re stomping in with muddy boots, you’ll want to throw a cover on those black leather pews. Tradie luxe has its limits.

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🛣 On the Road: Smoother, Quieter, Still a Bit Rowdy

Compared to the outgoing model, this new Triton is a revelation. Ride comfort has improved significantly, thanks to revised suspension tuning and those trusty leaf springs. Yes, leaf springs – and rear drum brakes – still linger, but they’re standard fare in this ute segment (save for the Ranger Raptor’s Watts Link).

Steering is light and nicely weighted, though the lane-keep system relies on subtle braking rather than clever steering tweaks – a bit rudimentary, but it works.

On the highway, the Triton cruises comfortably, but tyre noise and diesel grumble are hard to ignore. It’s definitely better, but there’s room for more refinement.

🧠 Tech and Safety: Smart Enough for the Suburbs

Mitsubishi’s ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems) suite covers the essentials: AEB, blind-spot monitoring, adaptive cruise control, rear cross-traffic alert – all functional, none frustrating. It’s a solid offering, even if it doesn’t quite match the polish of more car-like SUVs.

The infotainment system is refreshingly simple to use – a blessing in a sea of overly complex touchscreens. But a full digital dash or head-up display would give Triton that modern edge it’s still missing.

💰 Value Talk: Is Triton GLS the Thinking Man’s Ranger?

At $59,090 plus on-roads, the Triton GLS offers plenty of ute for the money. It’s well-equipped, comfy, capable, and just stylish enough to do double duty as a work truck and weekend tourer.

Still, the lack of a more powerful engine option and missing extras (like power outlets in the tray or a digital dash) keep it from matching the Ranger’s SUV-like versatility. If Mitsubishi could sweeten the pot with a few extras, this thing would be an absolute cracker.

📊 The Sales Game: Can Triton Catch the Big Boys?

In May, Toyota Hilux reclaimed top spot with 4952 units sold, edging out the Ford Ranger at 4761. Meanwhile, Mitsubishi’s Triton posted a respectable 1328 4×4 units. Not bad, but still far off the segment’s alpha dogs.

So what gives? Ranger’s car-like cabin and powertrain options win hearts, while Hilux rides on reputation alone. Triton, though, is making up ground – slowly. It’s appealing to those who want reliability, off-road cred, and value without the Ford/Toyota tax.

It’s also worth noting Mitsubishi is losing most of its fleet as they fail the new government standards. Some will return but others are gone for good.

🎤 Final Word: Grit, Glitz, and a Bit of Diesel Rattle

The 2025 Mitsubishi Triton GLS is a proper evolution. It’s still the flannel-wearing tradie ute we love, but now it brushes its hair and wears deodorant. With a refined ride, solid feature set, and honest pricing, it’s one of the most likeable Tritons yet.

No, it won’t unseat the Ranger or Hilux. But for the buyer who wants comfort without complexity, the Triton GLS is a very compelling middle ground.

Specs Recap – 2025 Mitsubishi Triton GLS Double Cab Pick-up

Price: $59,090 (plus on-roads)
Engine: 2.4L Bi-turbo 4-cylinder Diesel
Power/Torque: 150kW / 470Nm
Transmission: 6-speed automatic
Fuel Economy (claimed/actual): 7.7L/100km / 9.8L/100km
Drive Type: 4×4 with low range
Brakes: Front disc, rear drum
Suspension: Leaf spring rear

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