Triton Absolute Concept may enter production.
Mitsubishi unveiled a concept version of its Triton midsize pickup truck, the Triton Absolute. It was designed to compete with the Ford Ranger Raptor which debuted in August for markets outside North America. The venerable Mitsubishi Triton (AKA L200 in certain markets) is another not-for-U.S. staple of the truck industry. Although the Absolute was initially billed as a concept model, there were rumors about a production version.
This talk has been elevated to a few notches. CarAdvice, an Australian motoring website, claims that Mitsubishi has provided trademark images showing two versions of the possible production-spec Triton Absolute. The milder version looks a lot like the 2019 pickup, with side steps and fender flares. The second version is more aggressive and includes bed-mounted side sails, bars and a roof rack with integrated lighting similar to the concept vehicle. The CarAdvice report contains the purported images. We tried to find the trademark application that was the source of the images but were unsuccessful. We don’t know any other details regarding a possible production model.
The concept may provide clues as to how a production version might go if such a thing happens. The suspension has not been modified on the Triton Absolute. A two-inch lift provides a little more ground clearance. Engineers have also adjusted the truck’s stance to make it more comfortable off-road. It is not known if it can take small jumps like that of the Raptor. The concept has skid plates front-and rear, as well as meaty offroad tires to provide better grip on uneven surfaces. The package also includes the roof and bed add-ons.
Mitsubishi is currently touring with the Triton Absolute concept. We suspect that the automaker is monitoring the response to the truck. Although a trademark application is not a sign of upcoming production models, it is a good indicator that one is coming. These applications are regularly submitted for inventions and designs to ensure intellectual property protection. Pickup trucks are growing in popularity all over the globe, and Mitsubishi would love to have a larger share of that market.