Mitsubishi Triton scores five stars for safety

ANCAP has awarded the new-generation Mitsubishi Triton a 5 star ANCAP safety rating.

The first in a range of light commercial vehicles (LCV) entering the Australasian market this year, the Mitsubishi Triton utility has risen to the top. This 5 star ANCAP safety rating applies to all Triton variants (all cab styles, engines and driven wheels).

"In terms of safety, LCVs continue to lag passenger vehicles with 57% of LCVs sold holding the maximum 5 star ANCAP safety rating. In comparison, 90% of new passenger vehicles sold are 5 star rated," said ANCAP Chief Executive Officer Nicholas Clarke.

"This 5 star rating for the high-selling Triton is a great achievement as this will translate to increased safety on worksites and on our roads," said Clarke.

Dual frontal, side chest, side head airbags (curtains) and a driver knee airbag are standard, as are electronic brake distribution (EBD) and emergency brake assist (EBA) features. Advanced seat belt reminders are fitted to all seats. Advanced crash avoidance features such as autonomous emergency braking (AEB) are not available on any variants and a reversing camera is only available on some.

The Triton achieved an overall score of 36.22 from a possible 37. For more information and ratings on other vehicles, visit the ANCAP website.