Mitsubishi Challenger Vs Mitsubishi Triton – dixonarchive.com

Mitsubishi Triton

Mitsubishi Challenger

Welcome to the Mitsubishi Triton Vs Mitsubishi Challenger comparison and review (2012 version). We put this page together because both cars are directly related and unique to this market. Namely the Challenger SUV is a wagon version of the Triton ute and vice versa. It wan’t like this in the 1990’s where all Japanese manufacturers made wagon versions of their tray back utilities/commercials. Can you remember the Forerunner and the Hilux or the Nissan Pathfinder and the Navara? Very popular variants in the day.

Aside from the wagon body there are very few changes to the specification. The only this of significance is the rear suspension on the Challenger. Both are not the most refined or quiet SUVs on the road which is a pity because the space age exterior still looks great after so many years. The interiors are essentially identical with ‘car like’ luxury trim fitted to the Challenger to make it more chintzy and not luxurious. Admittedly the Challenger feels more refined.

The Triton/Challenger engines and gearbox are dated but clearly hard hard wearing but the noise on the outside is old school and the interior is not much better. We have only heard of a few problems with the engines and it only applies to the diesel versions. It seems to be a trend with all manufacturers of diesel engine these days..

Aside from that both are pretty decent cars to drive around. The Challenger in particular is the only hard core 4WD in the medium sized SUVs. The base model rear drive only Challenger in particular is very good value if you want a tough towing vehicle.


Mitsubishi Triton	HMitsubishi Challenger/Pajero Sport

Engines
4G64 IL4 Petrol DOHC 16 Valve with EFI 2.4 Litre (2351cc) Claimed 94Kw @ 5250 RPM Claimed 194Nm @ 4000 RPM 4D56 IL4 Diesel DOHC 16 Valve with EFI Direct Injection – Common Rail Turbo charged with intercooler 2.5 Litre (2477cc) Claimed 131Kw @ 4000 RPM Claimed 400Nm @ 2000 RPM (MANUAL) Claimed 350Nm @ 2000 RPM (AUTO)	4D56 Variant IL4 Diesel Twin Cam 16 valve Turbo charged with intercooler Common rail direct injection 2.5 Litre (2477cc) Claimed 131Kw @ 4000RPM 350Nm @ 2000RPM (Auto) 400Nm @ 2000RPM (Manual) 6G74 Variant??? V6 Petrol SOHC 24 Valve EFI 3.5 Litre (3497cc) Claimed 135Kw @ 4750RPM Claimed 309Nm @ 3500RPM (This is a guess) 4M41 Variant??? IL4 Diesel Twin Cam 16 valve Turbo charged with intercooler Direct injection 3.2 Litre (3200cc) Claimed 121Kw @3500RPM (Manual) 343Nm @ 2000RPM (Manual)
Weight
From 1672Kg Towing capacity up to 1800kg	Kerb weight 2055Kg Towing capacity up to 2500Kg
Fuel capacity & consumption
Up to 75 litres IL4 Petrol 8-9.3 lts per 100km IL4 Diesel 8-9.3 lts per 100km	70 litres V6 Petrol 00(M) 00(A) litres per 100km 4D56 IL4 Turbo Diesel 9.8 litres per 100km
Other specifications
5 or 4 speed Auto or 5 speed manual Overall height/width 1780/1800 Overall length/Wheelbase 5389/3000 Track (front/rear) 1520/1515 Tray L1505mm x W1470mm x D460mm Total payload capability 938kg (Approx) ANCAP safety rating 4/5	5 spd Auto or 5 speed manual Overall height/width 1840/1815 Overall length/Wheelbase 4695/2800 Track (front/rear) 1520/1515 ANCAP safety rating 4/5
Capability
Angle of: (degrees) Approach xx Departure xx Breakover xx Minimum ground clearance xxxmm Water Fording depth N/A Max Part-time 4×4	Angle of: (degrees) Approach 36 Departure 25 Minimum ground clearance 215mm 4WD system: 2WD or part time 4WD with selectable modes
Performance

Pricing
2012 FROM $38,900 AUD *Always check with the dealer for up to date pricing and specials accessories etc…	2012 $36,990 (2WD only) – $57,190 (4WD) 2011 $36,990 (2WD only) – $57,190 (4WD) 2010 $44,490 – 56,390 AUD (4WD)

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