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Mitsubishi Triton’s powerful new engine well worth the wait
Mitsubishi has finally launched its long-awaited Triton bakkie, writes Lerato Matebese
Ten years — that is how long the previous Mitsubishi Triton has been on the South African market and, since then, its rivals have brought forward their latest renditions to the segment. Toyota’s Hilux, which continues to lead this market, was introduced in the first quarter of 2016, while the Ford Ranger received some updates shortly thereafter. Recently, the Isuzu KB received a midlife update, while the Fiat Fullback, which shares a platform with the new Triton, entered the fray in 2016. The segment is not complete either, with Nissan set to bring its delayed Navara to the market in 2018. It will be the most eagerly anticipated as it is the vehicle on which the Fullback and Triton are based. The Navara is also the base model for the Mercedes X-Class, which is also expected in SA in 2018. So it has been a rather busy time for the respective manufacturers, but Mitsubishi was being left on the sidelines as it waited for the return of its prodigal son. Having sampled the model recently...
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