The Next-Gen Mitsubishi Triton Raises the Bakkie Bar (and Our Eyebrows)

South Africans, rejoice—the Next-Gen Mitsubishi Triton has arrived, and it’s here to tackle everything from potholes to Pretoria weekend getaways. Whether you’re hauling a mountain of biltong, towing a literal house, or just looking to intimidate that one neighbor with a Toyota Hilux, this bakkie has got you covered. Mitsubishi didn’t just raise the bar—they attached it to a winch, hoisted it sky-high, and gave it a rugged bumper for good measure.

A Legacy of Toughness (With a Dash of Swagger)

For 46 years, the Mitsubishi Triton has been proving that bakkies aren’t just for farm roads and questionable hairstyles. Inspired by its legendary Colt predecessor, the Next-Gen Triton isn’t here to play nice. With its newly redesigned ladder frame and a face that says, “Come at me, bro”, this beast combines rugged reliability with just enough hawk-eyed LED stares to make traffic robots reconsider their authority.

Mitsubishi proudly describes the design as “Beast Mode.” Translation? You’ll look like you’re ready to join a Fast & Furious movie—Vin Diesel, eat your heart out.

Interior: Where Comfort Meets Serious Cup Holder Ambition

The Triton’s interior is where luxury meets overkill. You’ll find:

• Enough cup holders to hydrate a rugby team (or carry an ungodly amount of coffee for those early starts).

• Seats designed with back support so firm, it doubles as an unsolicited chiropractor.

• A spacious cabin that’s basically a moving Airbnb—because why rent a holiday home when your bakkie has class-leading knee room?

And with its noise-reduction tech, the only sound you’ll hear is the envy of your passengers and maybe your kid asking, “When are we getting there?”

Engineered for Adventure (and the Carwash)

The Next-Gen Triton doesn’t just take you off-road—it’s the reason off-road exists. With 4x4 modes so versatile, they could moonlight as a Swiss Army knife, this bakkie turns mud, sand, and rocks into a playground.

And let’s not forget the Super Select II 4WD system, which lets you switch between modes faster than you can say, “Hold my Castle Lager.”

Three Editions: For Every Kind of Overachiever

Mitsubishi didn’t stop at “tough.” No, they’ve created three special editions, tailored for different species of bakkie lovers:

1. The Athlete: For the urban warrior who believes in both aesthetics and parking in impossible spots.

2. Edition 46: Built for overlanders who think the bush is just a fancy word for their back garden.

3. The Xtreme Edition: Perfect for anyone who pronounces “weekend” as “adventure” and thinks scratches are just bakkie tattoos.

All three come equipped with enough decals and features to make them look like Transformers that forgot to transform.

Safety Features That Could Probably Save a Cat Stuck in a Tree

The Next-Gen Triton comes with enough tech to double as a NASA rover:

• Hill Descent Control: Because no one wants to roll downhill faster than their dignity.

• Active Yaw Control: Fancy talk for making sure you corner like a rally driver without the need for apologetic hand signals.

• Enough airbags to turn the cabin into a bouncy castle in an emergency.

Diamond Advantage: Because Warranties Are Sexy Now

Let’s talk about that warranty. Mitsubishi’s Diamond Advantage includes:

• Five years of unlimited mileage. Yes, unlimited. Drive to Namibia. Drive to Timbuktu. Heck, drive to Mars (or at least Bloemfontein).

• A service plan so comprehensive, it’s almost like they’re daring you to break something.

Pricing: A Triton for Every Wallet (That Can Handle It)

The Next-Gen Triton starts at R479,990 for the single cab and goes up to R889,990 for the loaded Edition 46. Sure, it’s an investment, but can you really put a price on the ability to make every pothole and driveway tremble before you?

Final Verdict: A Bakkie Built to Brag

The Next-Gen Mitsubishi Triton doesn’t just accept challenges; it dares you to find one it can’t handle. Stylish, tough, and smart, it’s not just a bakkie—it’s a lifestyle statement. So, whether you’re conquering the wild or just the Woolies parking lot, the Triton is ready. Challenge accepted. Are you?