Brands2026 Mitsubishi Triton Raider — Price, Specs and Everything You Need to Know
AI-generated concept illustration of the 2026 Mitsubishi Triton Raider — not an official Mitsubishi image. | Rev N Rise
Mitsubishi has built Australia's most talked-about new ute — and it's coming for the Ford Ranger Tremor, Toyota HiLux Rugged X and Nissan Navara Warrior. The 2026 Triton Raider is locally developed, Premcar-tuned and priced from $74,990 drive-away. Here's everything you need to know before it hits showrooms.
The Mitsubishi Triton Raider is the new range-topping flagship of the Triton 4x4 dual-cab lineup — and it's the most ambitious thing Mitsubishi Australia has done in years. Rather than simply adding badges and a lift kit, Mitsubishi gave Australian engineering firm Premcar a proper brief: build a bespoke off-road variant that can genuinely compete with the best performance utes on the market.
Premcar is not an unknown quantity. They are the team behind the Nissan Navara Warrior — one of Australia's most respected off-road ute conversions — and they handle local suspension tuning for the standard Navara as well. The Raider project was signed off by Mitsubishi Motors Corporation headquarters in November 2024, and the result is a truck that has been engineered, tested and built on Australian soil.
Thai-built Triton GSR variants are converted to Raider specification at Premcar's second-stage manufacturing facility in Epping, Melbourne. Every Raider that rolls out of that facility is uniquely Australian.
Mitsubishi has confirmed the Triton Raider will be priced from $74,990 drive-away — meaning that price includes all on-road costs, registration and stamp duty. That's a significant number but it's worth putting in context.
The Ford Ranger Tremor starts at $75,090 before on-road costs. The Isuzu D-Max Blade is $80,900 before on-roads. The Triton Raider's drive-away price undercuts both on a like-for-like comparison. It also undercuts the upcoming Volkswagen Amarok W600 and the next-generation Nissan Navara Pro-4X Warrior, both of which are yet to be priced. This is sharper value than most expected.
The heart of the Raider package is its Premcar-developed suspension system. While the standard 2026 Triton GSR already receives updated suspension globally, Mitsubishi specifically asked Premcar to develop a bespoke tune for the Raider that goes beyond anything the factory delivers.
The changes are substantial. The front and rear receive new dampers with revised tune and new front springs with adjusted spring rates. Bump stops are revised throughout. The result is a ride height increase of 25mm at the front and 15mm at the rear, with the track width widening by 20mm to 1,590mm — giving the Raider a noticeably wider, more planted stance.
The GSR's Yamaha Performance Dampers — horizontally mounted across the chassis front and rear — are retained on the Raider. These dampers reduce body movement, vibration and harshness, improving high-speed stability on corrugated outback roads. The wheel and tyre package was chosen after testing four brands across 20 different attributes — resulting in the selection of Bridgestone Dueler AT002 all-terrain tyres on 18-inch ROH Assault alloys in Brushed Bronze.
| Based On | Mitsubishi Triton GSR 2026 |
| Developer | Premcar — Melbourne, Victoria |
| Engine | 2.4-litre bi-turbo diesel |
| Output | 150kW / 470Nm |
| Transmission | 6-speed automatic |
| Drivetrain | 4WD dual-cab ute |
| Braked Towing | 3,500kg |
| Suspension | Premcar-tuned front and rear dampers |
| Ride Height Increase | +25mm front / +15mm rear |
| Track Width Increase | +20mm (now 1,590mm) |
| Tyres | Bridgestone Dueler AT002 all-terrain |
| Wheels | 18-inch ROH Assault — Brushed Bronze |
| Yamaha Dampers | Standard — front and rear |
| Fuel Economy | 7.4–7.7L/100km |
| Safety Rating | 5-star ANCAP |
| Warranty | 10 years / 200,000km (Diamond Advantage) |
| Colours | White Diamond, Black Mica, Blade Silver, Graphite Grey |
| Price | AUD $74,990 drive-away |
| On Sale | June 2026 — expressions of interest open now |
Mitsubishi's research showed Australian buyers are not fans of oversized graphics and aggressive decal packages — so the Raider's visual changes are deliberately restrained. The result is a ute that looks tough without screaming for attention.
Key styling changes include a gloss-black front grille, unique front bumper garnish in Dark Warm Grey, red-highlighted bash plate with Raider lettering, upgraded side protection bars and a sports bar with red inserts. Tailgate badging and brushed bronze Sandstorm side decals complete the exterior look.
Inside, the Raider carries over the full GSR cabin — black leather seats with orange stitching, an 8-inch infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto — but adds Raider-branded headrest embroidery, orange accent stitching and a centre console Raider plaque. It's premium without being flashy.
The Raider arrives into one of Australia's most fiercely competitive segments. The Ford Ranger remains the best-selling vehicle in Australia in 2026, but Triton 4x4 sales are up 10.4 per cent year-on-year while Ranger 4x4 sales have dropped 7.4 per cent. The Triton is gaining ground rapidly.
Against the Ford Ranger Tremor — its most direct rival — the Raider is cheaper drive-away and brings a proper factory warranty and the backing of Mitsubishi's dealer network. Against the Isuzu D-Max Blade, the Raider is significantly more affordable. The only question remaining is how the Premcar suspension compares in the real world — and the early verdict from those who have driven prototypes is very encouraging.
"What we really wanted to do with Raider is to tap in and break new ground for the triple-diamond brand."
— Bruce Hampel, Mitsubishi Australia GM of Product StrategyEvery Triton Raider is covered by Mitsubishi's 10/10/10 Diamond Advantage aftersales package — 10 years or 200,000km warranty when serviced with authorised dealers, 10 years of capped-price servicing, and 10 years of roadside assistance. This is one of the longest and most comprehensive warranties in the ute segment and removes a significant ownership concern for buyers considering the Raider over rivals.
Mitsubishi Connect telematics with Telstra 4G connectivity is also standard — giving owners live vehicle tracking, remote diagnostics and emergency assistance capability.
The 2026 Mitsubishi Triton Raider arrives in Australian dealerships in June 2026. Expressions of interest are open now through Mitsubishi dealers nationwide. Pricing is confirmed at $74,990 drive-away — no additional on-road costs.
Looking further ahead, Mitsubishi Australia has confirmed a Triton Ralliart — a higher-performance variant above the Raider — is also on the agenda. No timeline has been confirmed but it suggests the Triton performance family is just getting started.
The Triton Raider is the most serious thing Mitsubishi Australia has done in a generation. A Premcar suspension tune, all-terrain tyres, genuine off-road credentials and $74,990 drive-away pricing that undercuts the Ranger Tremor and D-Max Blade — on paper, it's an extraordinarily compelling package. Whether the Premcar tune translates to real-world off-road dominance is the question every Triton buyer wants answered. June can't come soon enough.