![2023 Ute of the Year revealed: Ranger vs HiLux vs RAM vs Silverado vs Triton vs BT-50 vs D-Max vs Cannon vs Navara vs Musso vs Gladiator](https://images.carexpert.com.au/crop/466/310/app/uploads/2023/02/ute-megatest-hero.jpg)
After 8 days of testing, we finally have a winner in our inaugural CarExpert Ute of the Year awards!
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
Wireless phone charger | ||
Powered tailgate | ||
Rear air vents | ||
Adaptive cruise control | ||
Climate control | ||
Reversing sensors | ||
Reversing camera | ||
Autonomous emergency braking | ||
A new Sunshine Orange mica exterior paint colour is offered exclusively on the X-Terrain following the discontinuation of Volcanic Amber metallic.
The 2024 D-Max range will be offered in nine colours. All except Mineral White come at a $500 premium.
The 2024 Mitsubishi Triton is available in the following colours:
All models feature a black interior, though the GLX+ and GLS feature silver stitching and the GSR orange stitching.
Australia's third top-selling dual-cab ute, the Isuzu D-Max, is tested here in its flagship X-Terrain specification level.
Mike Costello
Mitsubishi has always focused on solid performance and value from the Triton ute. The new model is solid, but the value equation has changed.
Scott Collie
Type | ||
TURBO CDI | TURBO DIESEL DIR INJ | |
Size (cc) | ||
1898 - 2999 | 2442 | |
Size (L) | ||
3.0L, 1.9L | 2.4L | |
Induction | ||
DIESEL TURBO 4 | DIESEL TURBO 4 | |
Camshaft | ||
DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
16 | 16 | |
Power | ||
110kW - 140kW | 133kW - 150kW | |
Power RPM | ||
3600 | 3500 | |
Torque | ||
350Nm - 450Nm | 430Nm - 470Nm | |
Torque RPM | ||
1600 - 1800 | 1500 - 2500 | |
Bore Stroke | ||
- | - | |
Compression Ratio | ||
15.9 - 16.3 | 15.5 |