Mitsubishi drops Triton Raider top-spec ute

Tweaked and tuned Triton Raider has arrived as the top-of-the-range model in Mitsubishi’s Triton ute range.

Not to be confused with the Ford Raider from the early 1990s, the Mitsubishi Triton Raider gets a range of upgrades in both styling and suspension.

Mechanically, the Triton Raider gets a new suspension package developed with Premcar; the same company responsible for the excellent suspension calibration on the new Nissan Navara which itself, is a product shared with the Mitsubishi ute.

At the front end, Premcar fitted new shock absorbers that include rebound springs internal rebound springs to help control the suspension at full compression for better ride and handling in rough conditions.

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This internal rebound spring technology was recently debuted on the new Navara where we found it to do an excellent job of controlling the ride.  The shocks in the Triton Raider are different to what is fitted to the Navara so we’ll have to wait until we drive the Raider before we can comment on them.

The upgraded suspension works in tune with Bridgestone AT002 all-terrain tyres, mounted to ROH ‘Assault alloy wheels. The tyres and suspension combine to give the Raider a 25mm ride height increase and also 20mm increased wheel track.

That’s the extent of the mechanical package but astatically the Raider gets model specific badging, a heavy-duty bash plate and specific sports bar and side protection bars with red highlights.

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Based on the previously top-of-the range Triton GSR ($64,590+ ORC), the Raider is already well equipped. The engine remains the 2.4-liter twin turbo diesel that puts out that puts out a claimed 470Nm and 150kW, backed by a six-speed automatic transmission and Mitsubishi’s renowned Super Select dual range 4×4 system.

The Triton Raider will be in dealers from May, 2026 with the price yet to be disclosed.