Mitsubishi to roll out limited-edition Tritons at Fieldays
The Triton GSR and GLX Sport variants will be limited to 100 and 300 units respectively. Both models come with added accessories and will be offered at special Fieldays pricing: $69,990 for the GSR and $49,990 for the GLX Sport.
The GSR's (pictured above) upgrades include 20-inch black alloys wrapped in Nexen all-terrain tyres, a front nudge bar, electric roll top, and a sailplane sports bar. It also benefits from the full suite of features found in the GLX Sport—like Mitsubishi's Super Select II 4WD system, 9-inch SDA navigation, and power lumbar support.
The GLX Sport (below) takes the standard GLX and adds 18-inch black alloy wheels, black sports bar, and leather-accented controls.
Mitsubishi will also be displaying a Triton model currently in use by Taskforce Kiwi, a volunteer emergency response charity, to highlight the ute's off-road readiness and real-world capability.
Read more 2024 Mitsubishi Triton VRX 4X4 review
In addition to the Triton lineup, visitors will get an early look at the updated 2025 Outlander range, including both petrol and plug-in hybrid variants. Also on site will be the full Mitsubishi vehicle lineup featuring the ASX and Outlander, currently the second and third best-selling passenger vehicles in New Zealand.
Fieldays visitors can also expect special offers on Mitsubishi accessories and on-site finance options provided by UDC.
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