2024 Mitsubishi Triton GLS Review

Fresh from a major overhaul, the sixth-generation Triton boasts a larger footprint, a new bi-turbo diesel engine, and bucketloads of new technology and safety equipment, all bundled into the tough-as-bricks platform buyers have come to live over the years.

The Triton GLS sits at the pointy end of the lineup, though it’s not priced as high as the flagship GSR.

You can think of the GLS as a premium Triton variant without going over the top with the more aggressive GSR, all while benefiting from a particularly lengthy equipment list and Mitsubishi’s outstanding warranty coverage.

One question remains, though, is the Mitsubishi Triton GLS the best value pick for a more luxurious take on the Triton, are you better off saving some cash in a lower variant or spending the extra for the GSR range-topper?

We got behind the wheel of the Triton GLS to find out if it’s the pick of the bunch.

Mitsubishi Triton GLS Competition

How Much Does the Mitsubishi Triton GLS Cost?

The MY24 Mitsubishi Triton GLS is priced at $59,090 before on-road costs are applied.

Our review vehicle was also fitted with the $1,500 optional GLS Leather package which adds leather upholstery as well as heated and power-adjustable seats that bring the total to $60,590.

For reference, the entry-level Triton GLX 4x2 is priced at $43,690 while the range-topping Triton GSR is priced at $63,840.

Prices for the rest of the MY24 Mitsubishi Triton range can be found below.

• Triton GLX 4x2 - $43,690

• Triton GLX 4x4 - $50,340

• Triton GLX+ 4x4 - $53,290

• Triton GLS 4x4 - $59,090 (tested) + GLS Leather Option ($1,500)

• Triton GSR 4x4 - $63,840

These prices are subject to change and do not include on-road costs.

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Mitsubishi Triton GLS Specs Specifications

What Features & Specs Does the Mitsubishi Triton Have?

Sitting at the higher-end of the Triton lineup, the GLS picks up a hefty list of features to keep buyers happy.

Features specific to the Triton GLS include 18-inch alloys, LED head, tail, indicators and fog lights, Mitsubishi’s Super Select 4WD II system, standard-duty rear suspension, a tub liner, hill descent and terrain control systems, an electrochromic rear-view mirror, a wireless smartphone charger, dual-zone climate control and keyless entry & start.

This is in addition to features you’ll find in lower-ranking members of the Triton range, which bundles in adaptive cruise control, a surround-view camera with front & rear parking sensors, a locking rear differential, side steps, a 7.0-inch digital instrument display and vinyl flooring.

Combine that with a long safety equipment list and the Triton GLS boasts a very healthy amount of kit for the money and will leave few buyers needing more.

Mitsubishi Triton GLS Connectivity & Infotainment Features

One of Mitsubishi’s major upgrades for the sixth-generation Triton lineup is a brand-new display and software update.

Mitsubishi has now installed a 9.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system for all members of the Triton lineup.

This addresses one of the major shortfalls of the previous Triton range, which was beginning to show some serious signs of its age, especially when compared with more modern rivals that boasted larger displays with snappier software underneath.

Higher resolution graphics, as well as the larger display, are a great thing, with particularly user-friendly operation provided by physical shortcuts located below the display.

The GLS’ infotainment suite picks up satellite navigation, DAB+ digital radio and is paired with a six-speaker sound system over the four-speaker sound system fitted to lower-ranking members of the Triton range.

All things considered, it’s not the most high-tech infotainment system on the market but it serves as a major upgrade over the previous system and remains incredibly easy to use.

Does the Mitsubishi Triton Have wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto?

Alongside the larger display, Mitsubishi has also updated phone connectivity for the Triton range, though one ecosystem is left out in the rain when it comes to wireless support.

Every member of the Triton range, from the entry-level GLX through to the range-topping GSR picks up wireless Apple CarPlay connectivity, though Android Auto remains wired.

This means that Android owners will need to bring either a USB-C or USB-A cord in order to access Android Auto on the move. 

Is the Mitsubishi Triton GLS Comfortable to Drive?

The Triton has taken a significant leap forward when it comes to the daily driving experience, though it’s still not at the top of the class.

That said, with a new engine underneath the bonnet offering a significant torque increase, the Triton finally matches key rivals when it comes to braked towing power.

The sixth-gen Triton comes powered by a revised 2.4-litre bi-turbo diesel unit that now produces 150kW of power and 470Nm of torque, which is thrown to the wheels via a six-speed automatic transmission.

That’s a pretty significant 17kW of extra power and 40Nm added torque over the model it replaces, with the pair of turbos helping to smooth out power delivery and give it some extra push low-down in the rev range.

Now, peak power is available from 3,500rpm, while maximum torque is provided from 1,500 - 2,750rpm to help waft you up to speed or give you some push up a steep incline.

While the difference isn’t game-changing, it does give the Triton more pep in its step and closes the gap to its direct competitors, but certainly doesn’t lead the game in terms of power.

Off the line, the Triton picks up the pace admirably, with the six-speed automatic remaining well-behaved in our time behind the wheel, albeit with the odd shunty gear shift and reluctance to upshift.

Around town, it’s more user-friendly than the outgoing Triton, with a variable ratio steering rack that remains lightweight around town while offering some more feedback at speed.

You will, however, need to pay closer attention to the road, kerbs and your surroundings because it’s not exactly a small package.

Thankfully, Mitsubishi’s camera system offers a particularly useful top-down view to help squeeze into a tight space.

On a commute, the Triton is pretty well-behaved for a work-focused package, soaking up smaller bumps without much of an issue, though a little firm as we’ve come to expect for a cargo-carrying package.

That’s in part thanks to Mitsubishi packaging the GLS with a softer, regular-duty rear suspension package that is more accommodating than the GLX, though the trade-off is that the GLX can carry more in the tray.

Hit a few medium-sized bumps and you’ll notice the Triton certainly rides firm, like any ladder-frame dual-cab ute - but stays settled in the process, particularly with the option of 4H for added traction at speed. 

Load it up and the Triton becomes much more of a comfortable driving experience around town. 

On a country road, the Triton feels like a rock-solid package, with decent handling for a dual-cab ute and a tough suspension package that eats up some punishment, though the drive remains choppy on a bumpy road.

The longer wheelbase, now 130mm longer plus a 50mm width extension, both help to keep things stable as you push down a country road.

Better yet, it’s a surprisingly refined long-distance tourer on the highway, with the bi-turbo diesel trundling away in the background without too much in the way of an agricultural note entering the cabin.

There are some choppy moments if you hit a consistent set of bumps or expansion joints at 110km/h, though these bumps aren’t isolated to the Triton, rather, it’s a symptom of most dual-cab utes and their hardware underneath.

All up, the Triton is a much improved package than its predecessor and while it’s not the king of the segment, it has certainly closed the gap to its biggest competitors on a daily drive.

Is the Mitsubishi Triton GLS a Good Off 4x4 Ute?

Mitsubishi’s latest Triton GLS bundles in all the off-road hardware you’ll need with a tough, sturdy and now, more powerful, bi-turbo diesel that make it a force to be reckoned with off-road.

The Triton’s firm footing on the road lends itself well to the purposes of off-roading, where it can confidently tackle gravelly ruts, mud, deep tracks and steep inclines.

Now with more torque on offer from the revised 2.4-litre bi-turbo diesel, there’s 470Nm on tap to help push you up the trail or through deep sand.

Mitsubishi’s Super Select 4WD II system allows you to drive both the rear wheels in 2WD High Range and all four wheels in 4WD High Range while you’re on the move at speeds up to 100km/h.

There’s also a 4H with a locked centre differential when the going starts to get tough, as well as a 4LLC (low range with a locked centre diff) to get you out of strife, with several modes for gravel, snow and mud.

Combine that with the benefit of a locking rear differential, considerable ground clearance and approach & departure angles that match close rivals like the Ford Ranger, Isuzu D-MAX and Toyota HiLux and the Triton GLS is better than ever when pushed off-road.

Off-road specifications for the Triton GLS can be found below.

• Ground Clearance: 228mm

• Approach Angle: 30.4 degrees

• Departure Angle: 22.8 degrees

• Breakover Angle: 23.4 degrees  

Is the Mitsubishi Triton GLS Fuel Efficient?

While Mitsubishi’s new engine for the Triton range is more powerful than before, the company has managed to pull out some fuel-efficiency gains in the process - making it one of the most frugal diesel options in the segment.

Mitsubishi says the Triton GLS consumes 7.7L per 100km on a combined cycle.

In our time behind the wheel, we bettered Mitsubishi’s claims, averaging 7.6L/100km a varied mix of town, country, off-road and considerable highway mileage.

We stuck with 2H for the majority of the time, only switching to 4H when testing out the Triton’s off-road capability in an attempt to replicate real-world driving situations.

There’s also an engine stop/start system that promises some extra fuel savings when you’re stopped at the lights, but it’s more frustrating than anything else.

For example, there’s quite a delay when lifting your foot off the brake and kicking over the engine, as well as some punishment if you’re overly cautious while parking when the stop/start system will cut power.

Around town, the Triton GLS drinks 9.6L/100km while stints on the highway will see it sip a more responsible 6.7L/100km.

We were impressed with the Triton’s fuel efficiency and were surprised with just how easy it was to match Mitsubishi’s claims in the real world, which can be a difficult feat in a large, dual-cab ute.

Is the Mitsubishi Triton GLS Practical and Spacious?

Another area where the Triton has taken a step in the right direction is inside the cabin.

Replacing the previous - and dated - Triton interior design with numerous curves and cheap-feeling plastic highlights is a new, sharp and much more technologically advanced interior layout.

It’s a major improvement, with the Triton looking more SUV-like inside the cabin than anything else, which is quite a nice thing if you’re lugging the family around.

Accessing the pilot’s seat is made easy by the side steps and a pair of grab handles, while the seats themselves are nice and comfortable on a long trip up the motorway.

Climb aboard and even the tallest of drivers won’t have an issue in terms of headroom, with decent forward and side visibility on offer, too.

Our review vehicle was fitted with Mitsubishi’s optional GLS Leather package, which adds leather upholstery, as well as power adjustment and heated seats.

The standard Triton GLS comes with cloth upholstery.

While some cheap interior elements remain, the overall feel of the switchgear and some added soft touch points help to keep things feeling nice, comfortable and somewhat refined in the front of the cabin.

The layout is also super user-friendly, with Mitsubishi retaining physical shortcuts for the multimedia system and climate control inputs, as well as a rotary dial for the Super Select 4WD II system.

In terms of storage, the Triton holds its own.

The driver and front passenger are separated by a centre console that houses a wireless charging pad and storage tray behind the gear lever, a pair of cupholders and a folding armrest.

You’ll also find two gloveboxes in front of the passenger’s seat and some large door bins, though unfortunately, the two extra ‘tradie-favourite’ dash-mounted cupholders are reserved for the range-topping GSR.

Moving to the second row, you’ll be pleased to see that the Triton’s longer wheelbase has resulted in some material improvements to the rear seat experience.

It hasn’t suddenly become a limousine, though it’s a far more welcoming place for kids and adults alike to sit back on a trip.

Headroom for adults is somewhat limited due to the elevated seating position, though this does give kids a better view over the road, so there’s a worthy trade-off for families.

Amenities like charging ports, two sets of map pockets in the seatbacks, a folding armrest with cupholders and door bins help to tick all the necessary boxes.

For the parents out there, the Triton picks up two pairs of ISOFIX anchors for child seats, as well as two top tether points, limiting your child seat capacity to two.

What are the Mitsubishi Triton GLS’ Tray Dimensions?

The Triton GLS has a handy amount of real estate in the tray.

The Triton dual-cab tray measures 1,555mm long, 1,545mm wide (1,135mm between the wheel arches) and stands 525mm tall.

This makes it 35mm longer, 75mm wider and 50mm taller than the previous-generation Triton, all of which go a long way when it comes to the everyday usability and practicality of the tray, particularly for working Aussies.

GLS variants pick up a tub liner with four tie-down hooks to secure your cargo at each end of the tray.

• Tray Length: 1,555mm

• Tray Width: 1,545m

• Tray Width between wheel arches: 1,135mm

• Tray Height: 525mm

• Triton GSR Wheelbase: 3,130mm

How Much Can the Mitsubishi Triton GLS Carry and Tow?

The Triton GLS receives a more road-friendly ‘standard duty’ suspension setup for daily driving, though this does come at the expense of some payload capacity.

The Triton GLS’ payload figures stand at 955, which is down slightly on the GSR’s 1,030kg, and more significantly down on the 1,110kg worth of payload potential in the GLX+ with its heavy-duty suspension setup.

Braked towing capacity figures for the MY24 Triton range have increased over the previous-generation Triton, now matching key rivals with 3,500kg worth of towing power on tap - a massive 400kg increase.

Gross combination mass (GCM) figures have also increased over its predecessors, now totalling 6,250kg, while the Triton GSR’s gross vehicle mass (GVM) figures stand at 3,080kg.

• Triton GLS Braked Towing Capacity: 3,500kg

• Triton GLS Maximum Towball Download: 350kg

• Triton GLS Kerb Weight: 2,125kg

• Triton GLS Gross Combination Mass: 6,250kg

• Triton GLS Gross Vehicle Mass: 3,080kg

• Triton GLS Payload: 955kg

Is the Mitsubishi Triton GLS Safe?

Another headlining act for the sixth-generation Triton lineup is a boatload of new, active safety equipment.

This brings it well into line with even its most contemporary rivals, though some features are prone to give you a headache over time.

The list includes autonomous emergency braking with junction assist and both pedestrian and cyclist detection, as well as blind-spot monitoring, front & rear cross-traffic alerts, adaptive cruise control and lane-keep assist.

You’ll also pick up multi-collision braking, driver attention alerts, trailer stability assist, curtain airbags, tyre pressure monitoring and both front & rear parking sensors.

Opting for the GLX+ or above adds a surround-view monitor, as well as rear autonomous emergency braking, making it one seriously well-equipped dual-cab ute when it comes to safety equipment.

One gripe we do have with Mitsubishi’s safety tech is the overly paranoid attention monitoring system, which should be one of the first and only pieces of safety tech you turn off when behind the wheel of a Triton.

It’ll bug you when you block it for a mere half-second and even doubt you completely when you’re staring down the road, resulting in a series of chimes and some passive-aggressive warnings on the 7.0-inch display.

That said, we can’t knock Mitsubishi for throwing the full raft of active safety tech in most members of the Triton range, which certainly helps with its family appeal.

Does the Mitsubishi Triton GLS Have an ANCAP Safety Rating?

On the topic of family-friendly appeal, the sixth-generation Mitsubishi Triton range has been given the five-star ANCAP safety tick after testing in 2024 saw it score the following marks:

• Adult Occupant Protection: 86%

• Child Occupant Protection: 89%

• Vulnerable Road User Protection: 74%

• Safety Assist: 70%

What Warranty does the Mitsubishi Triton Come With?

Another area the Triton outperforms its major rivals is when you put the warranty under the microscope.

The Triton is backed by Australia’s longest new car warranty, so long as you keep it serviced within the Mitsubishi network.

The five-year/100,000-kilometre warranty stretches out to ten years/200,000-kilometres when you keep it within the network.

Mitsubishi also offers ten years of capped-price servicing for the Triton range, which is priced at $669 per visit, or a total of $6,690 over ten years.

Service intervals for the MY24 Triton range stand at 12 months or 15,000 kilometres, whichever elapses first.

Our Verdict: Is the Mitsubishi Triton GLS Worth it?

Mitsubishi has done a great job with the latest Triton range, bringing its famed workhorse well into the modern area with numerous material improvements.

It finally matches rivals in terms of braked towing capacity, while the added interior real estate from a larger wheelbase, major technology and safety equipment upgrades make it more family-friendly than ever.

If you’re after a more premium, family-friendly take on the sixth-generation Triton, we’d actually recommend this, the GLS, over the range-topping GSR.

That’s because the GLS picks up all the important hardware underneath and the vast majority of luxuries and tech inside at a considerable discount over the flagship GSR.

If you’re unsure, though, reach out to one of our car-buying specialists who can answer all your questions and even help find you the best possible price.

Five Mitsubishi Triton GLS Specs You Need to Know

1. Five-year/100,000km warranty stretches out to ten years/200,000km when serviced in-network

2. 2.4-litre bi-turbo diesel produces 150kW/470Nm, paired with six-speed automatic transmission

3. 955kg payload, 3,500kg braked towing capacity

4. 7.7L per 100km fuel economy figures

5. Five-star ANCAP safety rating