Mitsubishi Triton gets Yamaha tuning

The latest Mitsubishi Triton has been criticised for its ride quality since launching, which led to the new Nissan Navara - twinned under the skin - adopting Australian-tuned dampers to address these complaints.

It appears Mitsubishi has returned serve by launching a handful of MY26 updates to the Triton, and its ride and handling are a key focus for the brand.

Mitsubishi says the Triton’s “front and rear suspension systems have been redesigned”, which includes a lower spring rate and rubber body mounts up front, and increased diameter rear shocks. All round new “high-response ‘Various Performance Setting’ valves” have been added to the shock absorbers.

According to Mitsubishi, “the result is a Triton with improved ride comfort and reduced harshness”, two of the key criticisms of the latest generation ute.

In addition to the range-wide changes, the flagship Triton GSR pickup (not cab-chassis) has been given upgrades from Mitsubishi’s Triton rally ute, adopting a Performance Damper developed by Yamaha.

Fitted across the chassis at the front and rear, Mitsubishi claims the Yamaha dampers “improve body control and steering response, enhancing straight-line stability while reducing NVH (noise, vibration, harshness)”.

Also now fitted exclusively to the Triton GSR is the Mitsubishi Connect connected vehicle services, encompassing in-vehicle services such as SOS emergency calling, stolen vehicle tracking, roadside assistance and vehicle monitoring features, plus outside features including HVAC, light and door control.

Additional changes to the Mitsubishi Triton for 2026 include updated styling for the GLS, which adopts a black grille and mirror caps, plus two dash-mounted cup holders.

The Triton continues to be powered by its twin-turbo 2.4-litre four-cylinder diesel engine, which makes 150kW and 470Nm. It’s available in either rear-drive 4×2 or four-wheel drive 4×4 layouts, with a choice of six-speed manual and six-speed automatic transmissions.

A new Mitsubishi Triton Raider flagship is expected to be revealed in the near future.