The previous grand ever roadshow (with special appearance of Masuoka Hiroshi, the two time champion of the Dakar Rally -2002 and 2003), I have test-driven the Triton 3.2 on the provided track. Link here to 2011 Mitsubishi Roadshow. Similar roadshow by Toyota for Hilux 3.0 at 1Borneo here and 2009 Toyota Hilux here.
I visited again their roadshow this year which was held at car park near Asia City, Kota Kinabalu Sabah on 15 April 2012. Last year in May 2011, the roadshow took place at Alam Mesra open space near 1Borneo.
I visited again their roadshow this year which was held at car park near Asia City, Kota Kinabalu Sabah on 15 April 2012. Last year in May 2011, the roadshow took place at Alam Mesra open space near 1Borneo.
Although there is no very radical change in the looks of the new Triton and the Pajero Sport, however the introduction of what they call "VGT" or "Variable Geometry Turbo" is the eye-catching name to indicate more power intended for its class. Furthermore, some macho looks on the exterior made this truck as a robust "hardcore" machine.
Well, I do not know how to explain or review a truck like this because no serious test-drive and never own such car. Nevertheless, lets the photos speak a thousand stories. I actually wanted to take photos of these cars in the dirt off road something like in this CBT entry, may be next time. Oh, photos will also be available at http://www.4wd-suv.com/, I am a freelance photographer/journalist for this 4x4/SUV related portal.
Camera in use: Olympus E-1 + 12-60mm f/2.8-4.0
Camera in use: Olympus E-1 + 12-60mm f/2.8-4.0
The hardcore driver during my ride in Pajero Sport VGT, thanks bro.
Comparison
Chevrolet Colorado 2.5L vs. Mitsubishi Triton VGT 2.5L vs. Toyota Hilux 2.5G vs. Ford Ranger 2.2L
Model
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Colorado 2.5L
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Triton 2.5 VGT
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Hilux 2.5G
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Ranger 2.2L
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Transmission
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5-speed MT
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5-speed AT
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5-speed MT/4-speed AT
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6-sped MT/AT (ESOF)
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Dimensions And Weight
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Overall length (mm)
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5,347
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5,295
|
5,260
|
5,359
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Overall width (mm)
|
1,882
|
1,800
|
1,835
|
1,850
|
Overall height (mm)
|
1,821
|
1,780
|
1,850
|
1,815
|
Wheelbase (mm)
|
3,096
|
3,000
|
3,085
|
3,220
|
Track Front (mm)
|
1,570
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1,520
|
1,540
|
1,560
|
Track Rear (mm)
|
1,570
|
1,515
|
1,540
|
1,560
|
Min. ground clearance (mm)
|
205
|
292
|
233
| |
Curb weight (kg)
|
2062
|
1,880
|
1,880
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2010
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Gross vehicle weight (kg)
|
3100
|
2,930
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2,730
|
3,200
|
Engine
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Type
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4-in line Duramax XLD25
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2.5-liter 16-valve
inline-4 turbocharged and intercooled DI-D
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4-Cylinder, In-Line, 16-Valve, DOHC Turbo Diesel
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2.2-litre Turbo Diesel 4-in line
|
Displacement (cc)
|
2,449
|
2,477
|
2,494
|
2,198
|
Max. Output
|
150HP / 3,800
|
178PS / 4,000
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102PS / 3,600
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110(150)@3,700
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Max. torque (N-m(kg-m)/rpm)
|
350 / 2,000
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350(35.7) / 1,800-3,500
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260 (26.5) / 1,600–2,400
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375(38.24)@2,500
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Fuel System
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Fuel supply equipment
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Diesel Common Rail Direct Injection with Fixed Geometry Turbo
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Electrical fuel injection (Common Rail)
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Common-Rail Direct Injection
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Common-Rail Direct Injection
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Fuel tank capacity (litres)
|
75
|
76
|
80
| |
Fuel Consumption (100KM)
|
8.4
|
8.9
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Tyres
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Front and rear
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16”X6.5J
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245/65R17
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25570R15
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265/60R18
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Price
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RM95,692.80
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RM105,721.50
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RM93,365.10
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RM101,188*
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Source: brochures and websites.
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