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Mitsubishi’s Triton gets a major tweak
Mitsubishi’s double-cab bakkie sports a bold new look and improved off-road ability
Less than six months after its world debut, the refreshed Mitsubishi Triton bakkie range has arrived in SA sporting bold new looks and updated technology at keen pricing. In significant restyle that goes beyond the usual minor nip-and-tuck applied to vehicles in the middle of their life cycles, the Triton acquires Mitsubishi’s new “Dynamic Shield” frontal styling which can also be seen on the brand’s recently-launched Eclipse Cross SUV. Higher-positioned new headlamps and a new grille lend the one-tonner a futuristic and robust look with a distinctly more imposing presence. The restyled tail lamps and newly sculpted body curves with extended wheel arches complete a distinctive cosmetic tweak that will serve the current Triton until its replacement is due in 2021. Three new colours are added to the palette including orange for the first time. A number of under-the-skin enhancements include a change from five speeds to six in the automatic versions, with the extra gear serving to impr...
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