Diesel and petrol · 2002–2026
Mitsubishi Triton
Fuel consumption, running costs and specs for the Mitsubishi Triton. By the official figures, the 2026 uses 7.6 L/100km, about $2,471 a year in New Zealand.
- Fuel use
- 7.6 L/100km
- 2026 official
- A year's petrol
- $2,471
- at today's prices in New Zealand
- On a full tank
- 982 km
- 75 L tank
- Seats
- 5
What a Triton costs to run
At today's average petrol prices, by its official fuel use, New Zealand first.
| Country | Average price today | Cost to drive | A typical year |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | $2.94/L petrol | $22.46 per 100 km | $2,471 |
| Australia | $2.41/L petrol | $18.44 per 100 km | $2,047 |
| United Kingdom | £1.74/L petrol | £21.44 per 100 miles | £1,501 |
| United States | $4.35/gal petrol | $14.14 per 100 miles | $1,909 |
A typical year: New Zealand 11,000 km (Ministry of Transport's average for a light vehicle); Australia 11,100 km (ABS Survey of Motor Vehicle Use average); United Kingdom 11,265 km (DfT National Travel Survey average of about 7,000 miles); United States 21,726 km (FHWA average of about 13,500 miles). Real costs depend on how and where you drive. Work out a particular trip.
Where the Triton ranks
MQ/MR, 2016–2027
Specs for the 2017 Mitsubishi Triton GLX+ 4x4 Dual Cab, 2.4L diesel, 5-speed automatic (Australia; MQ MY18); other versions differ a little.
About
- Body
- Ute
- Size class
- Light commercial
- Generation
- MQ
- Seats
- 5
- Doors
- 4
- Drive
- 4WD
Size and weight
- Length
- 5,280 mm
- Width
- 1,815 mm
- Height
- 1,780 mm
- Wheelbase
- 3,000 mm
- Ground clearance
- 205 mm
- Turning circle
- 11.8 m
- Kerb weight
- 1,920 kg
- Gross vehicle mass
- 2,900 kg
- Towing (braked)
- 3,100 kg
- Towing (unbraked)
- 750 kg
Engine
- Engine
- 2.4 L 4-cylinder turbo-diesel
- Engine size
- 2,440 cc
- Aspiration
- Turbo
- Power
- 133 kW
- Torque
- 430 Nm
- Gearbox
- 5-speed automatic
Economy
- Fuel use (combined)
- 7.6 L/100km
- CO₂
- 201 g/km
Safety
- ANCAP
- ★★★★★
- ANCAP tested
- 2015
- Airbags
- 7
Ownership
- Service every
- 15,000 km
- Service every
- 12 months
- Tyres
- 245/70 R16
ML/MN, 2006–2015
Specs for the 2015 Mitsubishi Triton GLX 2.5 diesel 4x4 double cab, 5-speed manual (MN MY15); other versions differ a little.
About
- Body
- Ute
- Size class
- Light commercial
- Generation
- MN, second generation
- Built in
- Thailand
- Seats
- 5
- Doors
- 4
- Drive
- 4WD
Size and weight
- Length
- 5,200 mm
- Width
- 1,800 mm
- Height
- 1,780 mm
- Wheelbase
- 3,000 mm
- Ground clearance
- 205 mm
- Turning circle
- 11.8 m
- Towing (braked)
- 3,000 kg
- Towing (unbraked)
- 750 kg
Engine
- Engine
- 2.5 L 4-cylinder turbo diesel
- Engine size
- 2,477 cc
- Cylinders
- 4
- Aspiration
- Turbo
- Power
- 131 kW
- Torque
- 400 Nm
- Gearbox
- 5-speed manual
Economy
- Fuel use (combined)
- 8.1 L/100km
- CO₂
- 215 g/km
- Emissions standard
- Euro 4
- Fuel tank
- 75 L
Safety
- ANCAP
- ★★★★★
- ANCAP tested
- 2015
- Airbags
- 7
- Auto emergency braking
- No
Ownership
- Service every
- 15,000 km
- Service every
- 12 months
MK, 1996–2005
Specs for the 2.4 petrol 2WD; other versions differ a little.
About
- Body
- Ute
- Size class
- Light commercial
- Generation
- MK
- Built
- 1996-2005
- Seats
- 3
- Doors
- 2
- Drive
- RWD
Size and weight
- Length
- 5,110 mm
- Width
- 1,801 mm
- Height
- 1,869 mm
- Wheelbase
- 3,000 mm
- Kerb weight
- 1,840 kg
Engine
- Engine
- 2.4 L 4-cylinder petrol
- Engine size
- 3,496 cc
- Cylinders
- 4
- Aspiration
- Naturally aspirated
- Power
- 131 kW
- Torque
- 295 Nm
- Gearbox
- 5-speed manual
Economy
- Fuel use (combined)
- 12.8 L/100km
- Fuel tank
- 75 L
- Minimum petrol
- 91 RON
Official figures by year
From the US EPA, the UK's DfT and NZTA, newest first.
| Year | Fuel | Uses | UK | US | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Diesel | 7.6 L/100km | 37 mpg | 31 mpg | — |
| 2025 | Diesel | 7.7 L/100km | 37 mpg | 31 mpg | — |
| 2024 | Diesel | 8.0 L/100km | 35 mpg | 29 mpg | — |
| 2023 | Diesel | 8.5 L/100km | 33 mpg | 28 mpg | — |
| 2022 | Diesel | 8.5 L/100km | 33 mpg | 28 mpg | — |
| 2021 | Diesel | 8.5 L/100km | 33 mpg | 28 mpg | — |
| 2020 | Diesel | 8.4 L/100km | 34 mpg | 28 mpg | — |
| 2019 | Diesel | 8.1 L/100km | 35 mpg | 29 mpg | — |
| 2018 | Diesel | 7.4 L/100km | 38 mpg | 32 mpg | — |
| 2017 | Diesel | 7.4 L/100km | 38 mpg | 32 mpg | — |
| 2016 | Petrol | 10.9 L/100km | 26 mpg | 22 mpg | — |
| 2016 | Diesel | 7.3 L/100km | 39 mpg | 32 mpg | — |
| 2015 | Petrol | 10.9 L/100km | 26 mpg | 22 mpg | — |
| 2015 | Diesel | 7.6 L/100km | 37 mpg | 31 mpg | — |
| 2014 | Petrol | 10.9 L/100km | 26 mpg | 22 mpg | — |
| 2014 | Diesel | 8.5 L/100km | 33 mpg | 28 mpg | — |
| 2013 | Petrol | 10.9 L/100km | 26 mpg | 22 mpg | — |
| 2013 | Diesel | 8.3 L/100km | 34 mpg | 28 mpg | — |
| 2012 | Diesel | 8.4 L/100km | 34 mpg | 28 mpg | — |
| 2012 | Petrol | 10.5 L/100km | 27 mpg | 23 mpg | — |
| 2011 | Diesel | 8.5 L/100km | 33 mpg | 28 mpg | — |
| 2010 | Petrol | 10.9 L/100km | 26 mpg | 22 mpg | — |
| 2010 | Diesel | 8.4 L/100km | 34 mpg | 28 mpg | — |
| 2009 | Diesel | 9.0 L/100km | 31 mpg | 26 mpg | — |
| 2009 | Petrol | 11.0 L/100km | 26 mpg | 21 mpg | — |
| 2008 | Petrol | 11.0 L/100km | 26 mpg | 21 mpg | — |
| 2008 | Diesel | 9.2 L/100km | 31 mpg | 26 mpg | — |
| 2007 | Petrol | 12.1 L/100km | 23 mpg | 20 mpg | — |
| 2007 | Diesel | 9.2 L/100km | 31 mpg | 26 mpg | — |
| 2006 | Petrol | 12.1 L/100km | 23 mpg | 19 mpg | — |
| 2006 | Diesel | 9.9 L/100km | 29 mpg | 24 mpg | — |
| 2005 | Petrol | 11.7 L/100km | 24 mpg | 20 mpg | — |
| 2005 | Diesel | 10.5 L/100km | 27 mpg | 22 mpg | — |
Mitsubishi Triton questions
What is the fuel consumption of the Mitsubishi Triton?
The 2026 Mitsubishi Triton uses 7.6 L/100km by its official figures. Each year's figures are listed below.
How much does a Mitsubishi Triton cost to run a year in New Zealand?
About $2,471 a year at today's average petrol price of $2.94/L and a typical year's driving in New Zealand.
How far does a Mitsubishi Triton go on a full tank?
About 982 km from its 75 L tank at its official fuel use.
How much can a Mitsubishi Triton tow?
3,100 kg braked, for the 2017 Mitsubishi Triton GLX+ 4x4 Dual Cab, 2.4L diesel, 5-speed automatic (Australia; MQ MY18).
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