- Mitsubishi previews an Australian-engineered Triton Raider flagship.
- The pickup draws inspiration from rally raid competition trucks.
- It pairs a revised suspension setup with a familiar diesel engine.
Mitsubishi is preparing to tap into Australia’s appetite for tough, adventure-ready pickups with a new take on the Triton. It is called the Raider, and the brand is pitching it as its most off-road-focused utility yet, drawing inspiration from rally raid machines like the heavily modified Triton that claimed victory at last year’s Asia Cross Country Rally.
Development of the Triton Raider includes input from Australian engineers, with a focus on making it cope with the country’s demanding terrain. Mitsubishi says final durability testing wrapped up recently in South Australia’s Flinders Ranges, where the truck pushed through harsh conditions.
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A single, shadowy teaser image suggests the Raider starts life as a Triton GSR, though the visual changes appear restrained. The most noticeable tweak is a blacked-out section along the lower front bumper.
Elsewhere, key GSR features such as the grille, pronounced fender flares, and sports bar seem to carry over unchanged, and there are no visible decals along the sides. As a result, it comes across as relatively understated, especially when compared with Brazil’s Triton Savana limited edition, which leaned harder into off-road intent with extras like a snorkel, roof rack, and rock sliders.
Despite the mild styling updates, it is expected to gain a locally tuned suspension, additional underbody protection, and a fresh set of wheels wrapped in all-terrain tires.
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Under the hood, we expect a familiar 2.4-liter twin-turbo four-cylinder diesel engine producing 201 hp (150 kW / 204 PS) and 470 Nm (347 lb-ft) of torque. It will likely be paired with a six-speed automatic transmission and Mitsubishi’s more capable Super Select 4WD-II system.
The Triton Raider is set to arrive in Australian showrooms later this year, taking its place at the very top of the range. Pricing is expected to push beyond the current GSR, which tops out at AU$66,990 (US$47,400).
Rivals will include the mechanically-related Nissan Navara Pro-4X Warrior that has been confirmed for 2026, alongside the Isuzu D-Max Blade, Toyota Hilux Rugged X, Kia Tasman X-Pro, Ford Ranger Tremor, and Mazda BT-50 Thunder.
