Mitsubishi Australia revealed a limited run Sport model as part of update Triton range is set to decline in December.
Only 400 Sports examples will be provided, based on Triton GLS Deluxe with a host of styling add-ons.
Red accents stand out on the skids, side steps and rear bumper, and there are unique decals on the bonnet and tailgate. The exterior trim is painted black and the badge on the front bumper is finished in chrome.
The body can be painted white, black or orange. Inside, the seats are upholstered in black leather with red stitching to round out the sporty theme.
Strength comes from the same 2.4 liter turbo-diesel four-cylinder do 133kW power and 430Nm torque is featured elsewhere in the range, paired with a six-speed automatic and convertible all-wheel drive.
A locking rear differential is standard, as is a more sophisticated version of Mitsubishi’s all-wheel drive system that allows all-wheel drive to run on closed surfaces.
Prices start at $56,440 before on-road costs, which is $1500 more than the GLS Deluxe it’s based on.
Along with the Sport, the Triton has been treated to a number of rolling updates for 2023. Gone is the aftermarket unit that once fitted the GLX-R and GLS models, replaced by a 7.0 unit. inch ships with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay.
The GLX has gained black side sills as standard, while the base 2.4-litre petrol GLX Single Cab Chassis has been discontinued.
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With 23,205 deliveries to date on 4×2 and 4×4 models, the Triton is comfortably the best-selling member of the Mitsubishi family in Australia before Outlander (14,000) so far in 2022.
That puts it behind Toyota Hilux and Ford Rangerand almost go ahead Isuzu D-Max.
