VIDEO: 2024 Mitsubishi Triton teased, July reveal confirmed

The “fully redesigned” 2024 Mitsubishi Triton ute will debut next month, the brand has confirmed.

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It will be unveiled at an event in Thailand on July 26, with further details for the all-new Triton – including local timing – due soon.

“Australia is a core market globally for Mitsubishi Motors, and we have been a key stakeholder in the next-generation Triton’s development process,” said a Mitsubishi Australia spokesperson.

“The light commercial utility segment is more competitive than ever, and we are confident that next-generation Triton will take Mitsubishi’s enduring presence in this market to the next level.”

Mitsubishi has showcased its first promotional material for the next-gen Triton, providing a glimpse at the new model and a behind-the-scenes look at its development.

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The images – enhanced by 4X4 Australia for better clarity – reveal a squared-off look with a prominent shoulder line, slimmer daytime running lamps, three-element Y-shaped headlights, bolder wheel arches, a rear sailplane, and modern tail-lights.

Mitsubishi’s design chief, Seiji Watanabe, said the new Triton was designed under its ‘Beast Mode’ concept, with “audacious and daring” styling.

“While expressing the toughness and powerfulness expected of a pickup truck, the all-new Triton combines agility with the brand’s robust design to create an imposing look. Tough and reliable, the all-new Triton will make customers want to go on any adventure,” he said.

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A video published by Mitsubishi confirms the new Triton's cabin will be inspired by the latest Outlander, with a freestanding infotainment system – likely an eight- to nine-inch unit, up from seven – and toggle-like climate controls.

The brand's Super Select II four-wheel-drive system appears to be retained, with a newly-designed, more-premium control switch.

The new Triton was previewed by the camouflaged XRT Concept in March, which features Ralliart decals, additional spare tyres, and a beefy roll bar.

Overseas reports suggest the new Triton will retain its 2.4-litre four-cylinder turbo-diesel engine, as found in the current Triton and Pajero Sport.

It is unknown if Mitsubishi will upgrade the engine and transmission to better match other four-cylinder rivals, which have outputs closer to 150kW and 500Nm, a 3500-kilogram towing capacity, and a 10-speed automatic transmission for the latest Ford Ranger and Volkswagen Amarok.

The current Triton produces 133kW and 430Nm, with a 3.1-tonne braked towing capacity and six-speed manual or automatic transmission options.

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“We look forward to sharing more details of the development process, and of the new Triton’s Australian range, specification, timings and pricing as we move towards delivering this next-generation utility vehicle to Australian customers,” said the Mitsubishi Australia spokesperson.

While an off-road ‘Ralliart’ flagship variant to rival the Ford Ranger Wildtrak X, Toyota HiLux GR Sport, and Nissan Navara Pro-4X Warrior has yet to be confirmed, Mitsubishi vice president Hiroshi Masuoka said he would love to see a Ralliart variant at the top of every line-up.

“We know what Ralliart can do to the brand, and how it will elevate the brand... I'm not saying Ralliart is going to be what it was in the past – I think it'll be very different,” he said.

As depicted in our speculative renderings, we hope to see chunkier off-road tyres, lifted suspension, a beefier front bumper, and pumped guards.

A potential Triton Ralliart could even go as far as adding power – in the vicinity of 10kW/20Nm, like the AXCR racer. If it comes to fruition, the variant would likely be developed in-house by Mitsubishi, rather than an Australian second-stage manufacturer like Walkinshaw, as we’ve seen with the Triton Xtreme swansong.

The new Triton will be twinned with the next-gen Nissan Navara ute, due in 2025, with development led by Mitsubishi.