Mitsubishi Motors Malaysia (MMM) has teased a new variant of the Triton on its social media channels. Called the Phantom Plus Edition, the company says the new offering is for those who “crave for something extra?” Hard to tell as the model is heavily censored in the teaser image, although we should expect quite a few changes to the exterior and interior of the double cab pick-up truck, like we’ve seen on previous special Tritons like the Knight. On a related note, the previous generation of the Triton was also offered as the limited edition Phantom Edition.
To go along with the teaser, there’s a
link to a page where interested parties can register their interest. We didn’t
find any details about the Triton Phantom Plus Edition on the website aside
from the company telling us that this will be “a beast different from the
rest.”
Currently, the range-topping variant of
the Triton is the Athlete, which is priced at RM146,600 on-the-road without
insurance. It comes with a 2.4 litre turbodiesel engine that pumps out 181 PS
at 3,500 rpm and 430 Nm of torque at 2,500 rpm, with drive sent to all wheels
via a six-speed automatic transmission and four-wheel drive system – the latter
comes with several modes selectable via the Super Select 4WD-II control dial.
Notable items that are part of the
Athlete’s kit list include bi-LED projector headlamps, LED DRLs, 18-inch gloss
black alloy wheels, keyless entry and engine start, a touchscreen infotainment with
Android Auto and Apple CarPlay support, automatic air-conditioning, paddle
shifters, cruise control, leatherette upholstery, AEB, a blind spot monitor,
Lane Change Assist, rear cross traffic alert and automatic high beam. Just how
much the Phantom Plus Edition improves upon the Athlete, we’ll have to wait
till its launch.
