Mitsubishi Triton

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Mitsubishi Triton
2006-2007 Mitsubishi Triton GLX-R
Manufacturer Mitsubishi Motors
Also called Mitsubishi Forte (1978–86)
Mitsubishi L200
Mitsubishi Mighty Max (1982–96)
Mitsubishi Storm
Mitsubishi Strada
Mitsubishi Warrior
Production 1978–present
Assembly Mitsubishi Motors (Thailand), Laem Chabang, Thailand
Catalão, Brazil
East London, Eastern Cape, South Africa
Body style(s) Pickup truck
Engine(s) 4M41 3.2 litre turbodiesel
4D56 2.5 litre turbodiesel

The Mitsubishi Triton is a compact pickup truck produced by Mitsubishi Motors. It was originally known as the Mitsubishi Forte in Japan from 1978 to 1986, when the name was discontinued in favour of the Strada. For most export markets the name L200 is used,[1][2][3] while Storm was used for Malaysia during the early 2000s. It was previously known as the Rodeo in South Africa until 2007.[4] Cumulative sales of the first three generations now exceed 2.8 million units around the world.[5]

In the United States two captive imports of the Forte were sold by the Chrysler Corporation from 1979, as the Dodge Ram 50 and Plymouth Arrow Truck. Mitsubishi itself imported it as the Mighty Max when it began selling directly in the U.S. from 1982, at which point the Plymouth ceased to be available.

The fourth generation Triton, built in Mitsubishi's subsidiary in Thailand and launched in 2005, was designed by Akinori Nakanishi and is exported to 140 global markets.[2]

[edit] References

  1. ^ "Mitsubishi Forte", Mitsubishi Motors South Africa website
  2. ^ a b "Mitsubishi Motors releases new Triton pickup truck in Thailand", Mitsubishi Motors press release, August 25, 2005
  3. ^ "Mitsubishi Motors launches Triton urban sports pickup", Mitsubishi Motors press release, September 21, 2006
  4. ^ "2006 Mitsubishi bakkie range", Mitsubishi Motors South Africa website
  5. ^ "Triton", Technology Review 2006, no.18, pp.144-147, Mitsubishi Motors website