Mitsubishi Triton
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| Manufacturer | Mitsubishi Motors Mercedes Benz (South Africa)[1] |
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| Also called | Mitsubishi Forte (1978–86) Mitsubishi L200 Mitsubishi L200 Strakar (1999-present) Mitsubishi L200 Triton Mitsubishi Mighty Max (1982–96) Mitsubishi Storm Mitsubishi Strada Mitsubishi Warrior Mitsubishi Magnum Mitsubishi Colt Bakkie Mitsubishi Sportero |
| Production | 1978–present |
| Assembly | Okazaki, Aichi, Japan Laem Chabang, Thailand Catalão, Brazil East London, Eastern Cape, South Africa[2] Cainta, Rizal, Philippines |
| Body style | Pickup truck |
| Engine | 4M41 3.2 litre turbodiesel 4D56 2.5 litre 78hp 4D56 2.5 litre turbodiesel 142hp 4G64 2.4 litre I4 petrol 145hp 6G74 3.5 litre V6 petrol 194hp |
| Related | Mitsubishi Challenger |
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. 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 to 1996, at which point the Plymouth ceased to be available. In North America, after the Mighty Max was no longer offered, the Mitsubishi Raider was offered, sharing a platform with the Dodge Dakota.
For most export markets the name L200 is used,[3][4][5] though it also been known as the Rodeo,[6] Colt Bakkie,[7] Storm, Magnum, L200 Strakar, Blackhawk (badge used in Portugal since 1999, Strakar is a portmanteau of Strada and Dakar) [8] and others.
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.[4] Cumulative sales of the first three generations exceeded 2.8 million units around the world.[9] However, Proton has renewed cross-licensing and technology transfer agreements with Mitsubishi as of October 2008, and a second-generation Proton Arena replacement called the Proton Jumbuck 2nd.
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1992 Mitsubishi L200 4x4 Crew Cab
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2003 Mitsubishi L200 Single Cab
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2005 Mitsubishi L200 HPE Crew Cab
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2008 Mitsubishi L200 Club Cab
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2010 Mitsubishi L200 Crew Cab
[edit] References
- ^ "Mitsubishi-Motors in South Africa - Our Company". Mitsubishi-motors.co.za. http://www.mitsubishi-motors.co.za/Modules_FE/layout1/content-World.asp?id=73. Retrieved 2010-07-16.
- ^ "Mitsubishi. Mitsubishi In South Africa". Car-cat.com. http://car-cat.com/firm-1386.html. Retrieved 2010-07-16.
- ^ "Mitsubishi Forte", Mitsubishi Motors South Africa website
- ^ a b "Mitsubishi Motors releases new Triton pickup truck in Thailand", Mitsubishi Motors press release, August 25, 2005
- ^ "Mitsubishi Motors launches Triton urban sports pickup", Mitsubishi Motors press release, September 21, 2006
- ^ "2006 Mitsubishi bakkie range", Mitsubishi Motors South Africa website
- ^ "Price drop, new look for Colt bakkie: : New Models". Wheels24.co.za. http://www.wheels24.co.za/NewModels/Price-drop-new-look-for-Colt-bakkie-20060403. Retrieved 2010-07-16.
- ^ http://www.mitsubishi-motors.pt/explores.aspx?id=9374#/Intro Mitsubishi Motors Portugal - L200 Strakar
- ^ "Triton", Technology Review 2006, no.18, pp.144-147, Mitsubishi Motors website
[edit] External links
- Mitsubishi Triton official Japanese website (in Japanese)
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