The Australian-developed suspension package for the 2026 Mitsubishi Triton Raider, unveiled earlier this month, could stand out among other models from the Japanese brand – particularly the upcoming Mitsubishi Pajero.
Earlier this year, Mitsubishi unveiled a new SUV based on the same ladder frame as the latest-generation Triton Ute, which is also shared with the latest Nissan Navara. It’s expected to feature the Triton’s 150kW/470Nm 2.4-litre four-cylinder turbodiesel and a six-speed automatic transmission.
Mitsubishi has since confirmed that the SUV will be unveiled by the end of 2026, potentially bringing the return of the Pajero badge for the first time since the previous version was scrapped in 2021.
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With the arrival of the Triton Raider, developed in collaboration with Melbourne-based engineering firm Premcar, Mitsubishi Australia general manager of product strategy Bruce Hampel said Daily Sparkz The suspension package could make its way to other vehicles, and that may include a tougher version of the reborn Pajero.
“We believe there is an opportunity and I think we are testing the waters here now and seeing if there is customer demand for these types of products,” Mr Hampel said.
“If so, we can go further, right – there are others… Across the range, we may be able to use the Raider concept on other nameplates as well.”
Mitsubishi’s local product strategy chief pointed to the Nissan Navara Warrior and Ford Ranger Tremor as key competitors for the new Triton Raider. Both have SUV counterparts in the form of the Patrol Warrior and the Ranger-based Everest Tremor.
Developed by Premcar, the Triton Raider features a unique suspension and steering setup with Monroe dampers and longer front springs, as well as 18-inch ROH “Assault” wheels with Bridgestone Dueler A/T 002 all-terrain tires, increasing track width by 20mm and ride height by 25mm at the front and 15mm at the rear.
To appeal to a new, more enthusiastic type of customer for the brand, the Raider – a name that references the ute’s success in rally-raid off-road racing – could be the first in a wider range of more robust model variants for both the Triton and beyond – including a potential competitor to the Ford Ranger Raptor.
“We can also try to take the Triton to a higher level,” said Hampel.
“This is where MMC (Mitsubishi Motors Corporation in Japan) is watching us closely in terms of how successful this is – how is it received by the customer? This may be something they can do in the future.”
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