First Drive All New Mitsubishi Triton - Agent licensee Mitsubishi, last August launched a double cabin pick up a new, all-new Mitsubis...
First Drive All New Mitsubishi Triton - Agent licensee Mitsubishi, last August launched a double cabin pick up a new, all-new Mitsubishi Triton. When you first launch of the Mitsubishi Strada Triton in 2007, Mitsubishi double cabin pick-up has always been a market leader in its class. This has contributed to Mitsubishi increased its market share to 50.1% (as of June 2015) in the segment Light Commercial Vehicle (LCV) while the decline in demand for 4x4 pick-up class of 16%.
Digandang predicted as "Sport Utility Double Cabin", the all-new Mitsubishi Triton claimed to have been tested can conquer extreme terrain to offer comfort of a passenger car. In Indonesia, the new Triton comes with four variants, Exceed, GLS, HDX (Double Cabin) and HDX (Single Cabin). All variants use the same engine, 4-cylinder 2.5-liter DI-D Commonrail. Different types of Exceed, use turbocharger technology Variable Geometry Turbo (VGT) with intercooler, type GLS uses a turbocharger with intercooler (Non-VGT) and HDX only uses a turbocharger type only.
Not only in the engine, the all-new Triton also renew the cabin sector to improve comfort, among others, with the longest leg room in its class. Splicing order in some parts of the engine room increases strength, as well as safety. Moreover, the addition of rubber on the stand volume car body (body mounting) increased 119 percent, which makes the all-new Triton is more resistant to shocks. Cargo space is also growing longer be 1,520 mm and height increases to 475 mm. total cargo space of 1.1 m3 is wider than the previous model.
When we tried it on a special track Nirwana Indah housing Bhumi Balikpapan, East Kalimantan, Triton Exceed type driven by two-time Dakar Rally winner Hiroshi Matsuoka and national racer Rifat and Rizal Sungkar. With standard conditions, the all-new Triton Exceed we use only get a replacement tire GT Radial Savero squeezed MT for maximum performance. Matsuoka gave an example when bulldoze straight track at high speed on an uneven road, inside the cabin remained comfortable. Even when cornering, the symptoms are not too excessive body roll, despite the all-new Triton ground clearance is high enough (220 mm).
In a separate track, we then tested the offroad capabilities of the all-new Triton HDX. Tracks are made with a variety of slope, derivative, sloping road and mud makes it possible to fully explore the capabilities of this car. Using the gear lever in position 1 and 4L, All New Triton is able to creep up well, even in incline at an angle of 30 degrees. Likewise with steep derivatives, simply enter 1 in 4L gear, and engine break will hamper the pace of the car, without excessive use of brakes. When turning sharply once, all-new Triton is able to turn with ease, thanks to the improvement in the steering system that can reduce turning radius to just 5.9 meters, or the smallest in its class.
Price ranges
Ex-showroom price
Machine
Installation 2.477cc DOHC 4-cylinder Turbocharger
Power 108 hp @ 4,000 rpm
Torque 200 Nm @ 1500-3500 rpm
Transmission
Type 5-Speed Manual
Dimension
Ground clearance 220 mm
Suspension
Wishbone front Independent, Spring coil with Stabilizer
Rigid Rear Axle, Eliptic Leaf Spring
