Offers a great balance of on-road comfort and genuine off-road capability, the new truck 2010 Mitsubishi Triton GLX-R equipped by the standard Mitsubishi’s All Terrain Technology (MATT) and features four-wheel drive mode selection system, which includes Active Stability & Traction Control, Multi Mode ABS, Electronic Brake Force Distribution and an optional Diff Lock. With new high powered turbo-diesel engine with class leading power, the 2010 Triton has always proved popular as a practical and rugged work vehicle.
Boasting the stylish good looks shared by all Double Cab Tritons, the range-topping GLX-R comes very highly equipped. A limited-slip differential, 17-inch alloy wheels, sports suspension and rear step bar are standard. Mitsubishi’s Trition GL-R also preformed well on the gravel sections of road, proving just how versatile the new Trition can be. The GL-R 4×4 Triton has real off-road capability, the double wishbone front suspension and leaf-spring rear with solid axle works and behaves well on tarmac – which is good if it’s your daily drive.
Inside, new seat fabric and seat pads, available sports seats and new instrument cluster, floor console treatments, along with a new sound system, increase the vehicle’s intrinsic comfort for both driver and passenger. Also completed by air-conditioning, cruise control, power mirrors and windows, keyless entry, sports pedals, leather steering wheel and shift levers, sports seats, MP3 compatible CD sound and Bluetooth.
Even though the Mitsubishi Triton engine has decrease from 3.2-litres to 2.5-litres, the new unit on the four-wheel drive variants still delivers the highest output and performance in its segment. This 2.5-litre powerplant generates 131 kW of power at 4,000 rpm and 400 Nm of torque at 2,000 rpm – up 11 per cent and 17 per cent respectively over the previous 4M41 3.2-litre engine – and delivers combined fuel economy figures of 8.3 litres per 100 km, a 9 per cent improvement, when mated to a manual transmission. Automatic variants generate a similar amount of power, 350Nm of torque, and achieve a combined fuel economy figure of 9.3 litres per 100 km.
Source: TheTorqueReport
