Mitsubishi Australia has detailed the “rigorous development and testing program” conducted locally for the next-generation Triton, which was completed on public roads and proving grounds – including the ex-Holden proving ground at Lang Lang in Victoria.
Australia-and New Zealand-bound versions of the new Triton will feature a bespoke suspension tune, while local engineers assisted Japan in the development of a global electronic power steering tune.
Mitsubishi said it tested “over 100 combinations of front and rear suspension options” over several months, with the final combination selected in time for a ‘key person ride’ attended by senior executives in Australia.
“Having access to somewhere like Lang Lang accelerates the process immensely. We could evaluate changes on multiple road conditions back-to-back to set accurate benchmarks,” said Mitsubishi Australia project manager Tony Dorrington.
Dorrington joined Mitsubishi in…
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4x4 Magazine Australia (Digital) - 1 Issue, Summer 2023