Mitsubishi Triton Raider 2026 Ready to Launch, New Suspension is the Main Focus

JAKARTA - The 2026 Mitsubishi Triton Raider is scheduled to arrive in Australia at the end of May as a new flagship variant, which has been upgraded by Premcar, the company that works with Nissan Australia for the Warrior model.

Quoting from the Drive page, Sunday, April 12, the changes to the suspension are the most significant revisions to the Triton Raider compared to the GSR, including a new front and rear shock absorber package that is claimed to improve driving comfort and vehicle control.

Differences include an internal rebound spring inside the front shock absorber to maximize suspension control, unique front springs and bump stops, which are claimed to provide better wheel control on various surfaces.

Mitsubishi Australia said about 7000 km of testing in remote areas had been carried out since the Triton Raider project began about 18 months ago.

Premcar was also involved in engineering the local suspension setup for the near-identical Triton twins, the 2026 Nissan Navara, including the addition of an internal rebound spring in the front shock absorber, which is fitted across the Navara range.

"It's a completely separate project," said Premcar CEO and Chief Technical Officer Bernie Quinn.

However, Mitsubishi Australia's product strategy manager Bruce Hampel said Premcar's previous work with Nissan made Premcar an ideal partner, as there was a shared culture and quality expectation, and both formed two car brands within the Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance.

"The fact that Premcar has convinced Nissan that they meet the requirements, makes it easier for us as Mitsubishi to come in and convince ourselves that they have the right level of quality and involvement," said Hampel.

Design changes include a polished bronze-colored side stripe and Raider emblems on the trunk lid, front headrests and center console, along with a black front grille, instead of a body-colored grille as on the GSR and a unique front bumper design that is new to the Australian market.

Pricing in Australia has not been confirmed, but is expected to be more expensive than what is currently available.