The Mitsubishi Triton has been updated for the 2026 model year (MY26), bringing a suite of tweaks but a pared-back lineup.
The updated ute range is arriving in Australian showrooms this May.
The base GLX 4×2 single-cab/chassis manual, which was priced at $34,740 before on-road costs, has been removed. That means the lineup now opens with the GLX 4×2 single-cab/chassis auto, which is now $100 more expensive than before at $37,090 before on-roads.
That leaves the Mitsubishi just $40 cheaper than the Ford Ranger XL Hi-Rider single-cab/chassis automatic, though it remains more expensive than the Toyota HiLux Workmate 4×2 single-cab/chassis auto at $35,990 before on-road costs.
However, you can still get the HiLux Workmate 4×2 single-cab/chassis with a manual gearbox for an even lower $33,990 before on-road costs.
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The GLX 4×4 dual-cab/chassis is the only manual Triton in the pared-back MY26 lineup, with the removal of manual versions of the GLX 4×2 and 4×4 single-cab/chassis reducing the range from 19 to 15 variants.
Pricing has increased by between $100 and $300 across the lineup, apart from the GSR which cops a $1000 rise, though Mitsubishi has yet to reveal the rally-inspired Triton Raider flagship it teased last month.
All models benefit from revised front and rear suspension, including softer front springs and ‘performance setting’ valves for all four shock absorbers, along with larger-diameter rear dampers.
Mitsubishi says the changes deliver “improved ride comfort and reduced harshness” while maintaining the Triton’s “agility”, reflecting updates applied to Thai-built Japanese-market models earlier this year.
There are further changes for the sport-focused Triton GSR, which gains a pair of Yamaha performance dampers mounted between its chassis rails to improve dynamics.
Mounted front and rear, the dampers are designed to enhance body control, sharpen steering response, and improve high-speed stability and overall refinement.
The Triton GLX-R, GLS and GSR continue with ‘standard-duty’ three-leaf rear suspension, while GLX and GLX+ retain a ‘heavy-duty’ four-leaf setup.
All Tritons have a braked towing capacity of 3500kg, and one-tonne payload upgrades are available as a no-cost option on dual-cab pickup GLX-R, GLS and GSR variants.
The MY26 Triton GSR also introduces Mitsubishi Connect, which debuted locally on the Outlander SUV in 2025 – the brand’s best-seller ahead of the Triton.
Mitsubishi Connect uses an inbuilt 4G modem with a Telstra connection, enabling a smartphone app to allow users to remotely view their vehicle’s location, adjust the climate control, and lock, unlock and start the vehicle, among other functions.
It also adds safety and security features including vehicle theft alerts and an SOS emergency call function.
No further equipment changes have been announced, nor are there updates to the 2.4-litre turbo-diesel four-cylinder engine, which continues to produce 150kW of power and 470Nm of torque with either a six-speed manual or six-speed automatic transmission.
The GLS remains available with a $1500 Deluxe package, adding leather upholstery with silver stitching, a power-adjustable driver’s seat, and heated front seats.
As Mitsubishi’s second best-selling model in Australia, the Triton edged closer to the front of the hotly contested ute segment in 2025, finishing fourth behind the Ford Ranger, Toyota HiLux and Isuzu D-Max.
Sales of 4×4 Triton variants increased by 20.1 per cent year-on-year in 2025, a greater rise than any other 4×4 ute apart from the GWM Cannon Alpha, while 4×4 versions of the Ranger, HiLux and D-Max recorded declines.
Since launching in Australia in 2023, the current-generation Triton has also formed the basis of the latest Nissan Navara, which reached local showrooms this year.
Nissan’s version of the Triton wears revised exterior styling and a unique suspension tune developed by Australian engineering firm Premcar, known for vehicles such as the Navara Pro-4X Warrior and Patrol Warrior.
The Triton is expected to underpin a future Mitsubishi SUV, with the Pajero Sport axed from local showrooms last year as it didn’t meet new Australian safety regulations. A replacement, which could simply be called Pajero, has been spied testing.
Pricing
| Model | Price before on-road costs |
|---|---|
| 2026 Mitsubishi Triton GLX 4×2 single-cab/chassis automatic | $37,090 (+$100) |
| 2026 Mitsubishi Triton GLX 4×2 dual-cab pickup automatic | $44,190 (+$100) |
| 2026 Mitsubishi Triton GLX 4×4 single-cab/chassis automatic | $44,440 (+$100) |
| 2026 Mitsubishi Triton GLX 4×4 Club Cab chassis automatic | $47,590 (+$100) |
| 2026 Mitsubishi Triton GLX 4×4 dual-cab/chassis manual | $47,940 (+$200) |
| 2026 Mitsubishi Triton GLX 4×4 dual-cab/chassis automatic | $50,190 (+$100) |
| 2026 Mitsubishi Triton GLX+ 4×4 Club Cab pickup automatic | $50,690 (+$100) |
| 2026 Mitsubishi Triton GLX 4×4 dual-cab pickup automatic | $51,640 (+$200) |
| 2026 Mitsubishi Triton GLX+ 4×4 dual-cab/chassis automatic | $52,690 (+$200) |
| 2026 Mitsubishi Triton GLX+ 4×4 dual-cab pickup automatic | $53,990 (+$200) |
| 2026 Mitsubishi Triton GLX-R 4×4 dual-cab pickup automatic | $57,440 (+$200) |
| 2026 Mitsubishi Triton GLS 4×4 dual-cab/chassis automatic | $58,590 (+$300) |
| 2026 Mitsubishi Triton GLS 4×4 dual-cab pickup automatic | $60,140 (+$300) |
| 2026 Mitsubishi Triton GSR 4×4 dual-cab/chassis automatic | $62,590 (+$300) |
| 2026 Mitsubishi Triton GSR 4×4 dual-cab pickup automatic | $65,590 (+$1000) |