Mitsubishi Motors Australia Limited (MMAL) expects family buyers to account for up to 42% of all new generation Triton sales, followed by trade buyers at 34%. Large fleet buyers are anticipated to make up 15% of sales, while double income/no kids buyers will account for 9%. MMAL CEO Shaun Westcott believes the changing face of Triton buyers reflects the growing preference for versatile vehicles that can fulfill multiple roles [9880a51b].
The trend of family buyers taking a larger share of Triton sales has steadily progressed over the past decade. Mitsubishi Australia's senior manager of product strategy Owen Thomson said the utility aspect and dual-purpose nature of dual-cab utilities are appealing to more people. Mitsubishi believes the engineering available in dual-cab utilities now meets the needs of both family and trade buyers without compromising. The growing size of dual-cab utilities has opened opportunities for smaller models to slot below in select markets [9880a51b].
The new generation Triton has arrived with an appropriate solution to balance the conflicting needs of size, reduced CO2 emissions, and fuel consumption. The Triton range features a larger tray, increased front seat shoulder room, and more hip space. It also offers a 3500kg maximum braked towing capacity and a range of safety features. The Triton is equipped with a 9.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system, wireless Apple CarPlay, wired Android Auto, and a range-wide Around View Monitor. It is available in up to eight paint colors and multiple upholstery options. The Triton is backed by a 10-year warranty and a capped-price servicing program [9880a51b].
The new generation Triton is powered by Mitsubishi's 4N16-series twin-turbocharged four-cylinder diesel engine and is available with a six-speed manual or automatic transmission. It also features an idle-stop system and AdBlue injection system to reduce fuel use and emissions. The Triton is equipped with an enhanced Super Select 4WD-II system and a range of active safety assistants. The new Triton has undergone an extensive research and development program, including time spent in Australia to ensure it is at home in Australian conditions [9880a51b].
The 2025 Ram 1500's 3.0L twin-turbo six-cylinder engine is not significantly more fuel-efficient than the old Hemi V8 engine it replaces. In its most efficient form, it consumes 18/25/21 mpg city/highway/combined. The hybrid eTorque setup supported the V8 in the 2024 model, offering an electric motor's assistance at launch. The gas mileage estimates from the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) reveal that the new Hurricane twin-turbo inline-six is not more efficient than the old 5.7-liter Hemi V8. The figures show that only the Standard Output (SO) 2WD version of the updated model is more efficient on the combined cycle by a single mile per gallon. The power and torque of the new engine family are superior to the outdated Hemi V8. The Hurricane inline-six adds 25 hp and 59 lb-ft of torque in SO form. The potential exists to hybridize the Hurricane, which could improve efficiency and performance. Equipping the Hurricane with a hybrid transmission would improve performance and efficiency.
Mazda used to be obsessed with the rotary engine, fitting it into various vehicles including a pickup truck called the Mazda Rotary Pickup (REPU). The REPU was not a great pickup truck, but it had a unique appeal due to its rotary engine. Mazda's history as an automaker began with three-wheeled trucks in the 1930s, and it later expanded into producing four-wheeled trucks. In the 1970s, Mazda went through a phase of Wankel fever and put rotary engines in many of its vehicles. The REPU, powered by a twin-rotor 13B engine, had good performance but suffered from poor fuel economy and limited practicality as a truck. Despite its flaws, the REPU has become a piece of rotary history and has a dedicated fan base. It remains the first and only production pickup truck with a rotary engine. [b6ecc9b5]
A 1950 International Harvester L-120 pickup truck, owned by one family since 1950, is getting ready for action after being parked in a barn since 1978. The truck was repainted green before 1963 and made two roundtrips to California before that year. It is equipped with a 220-cubic inch straight-six engine and a three-speed manual gearbox. The owner plans to get the truck running and driving again and take it to car shows, with a motorcycle in its bed. The International Harvester L-120 had two bed options, measuring 74 or 86 inches in length. The truck will carry a motorcycle and serve as a conversation starter about building motorized vehicles. International Harvester was known for its reliability, design, performance, and comfort when it introduced the L-120 in 1950. The truck featured a three-occupant cabin, improved visibility, and a two-piece rear window. It was the only pickup truck at the time with an all-insert bearing, fully pressured oil system, and an overhead valve powerplant. [0426152f]