LDV Terron 9 vs Mitsubishi Triton

The LDV Terron 9 starts from $50,990 before on-road costs, while the Mitsubishi Triton opens at $43,690. That makes the Mitsubishi Triton the more affordable entry point by $7,300.

Once you factor in stamp duty, registration, CTP insurance, and dealer delivery, expect to add roughly 8-12% on top of the RRP depending on your state. That puts estimated driveaway prices in the ballpark of $56,089 and $48,059 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs are nearly identical since both have similar efficiency.

Both the LDV Terron 9 and Mitsubishi Triton hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. Adult occupant protection scored 91% for the LDV Terron 9 and 86% for the Mitsubishi Triton.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The LDV Terron 9 packs more ADAS features with 6 out of 10 key systems fitted, compared to 1 in the Mitsubishi Triton.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 7 in the LDV Terron 9 and 7 in the Mitsubishi Triton.

The LDV Terron 9 features a 12.3-inch touchscreen paired with a 12.3-inch digital dash, while the Mitsubishi Triton gets a 9-inch display. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The LDV Terron 9 stands out with MG Sound audio that you will not find on the Mitsubishi Triton. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The LDV Terron 9 uses a Diesel Turbo producing 163kW and 520Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a 4WD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 10.8 seconds.

The Mitsubishi Triton responds with a Diesel making 150kW and 470Nm, paired to a automatic driving the rear wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 11.3 seconds.

The LDV Terron 9 has the clear power advantage at 163kW vs 150kW. In the real-world sprint, the LDV Terron 9 is 0.5s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The LDV Terron 9 measures 5,500mm long on a 3,300mm wheelbase, 180mm longer than the Mitsubishi Triton at 5,320mm (3,130mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the LDV Terron 9 generally means more rear legroom.

For towing, the Mitsubishi Triton leads with a 3,500kg braked capacity vs 3,500kg. That 0kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $2,252/year for the LDV Terron 9 and $2,109/year for the Mitsubishi Triton. That is a $143 annual difference in favour of the Mitsubishi Triton.

Estimated annual total: $2,252 (LDV Terron 9) vs $2,109 (Mitsubishi Triton). The Mitsubishi Triton saves you roughly $143 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 7 years / 200,000km (LDV Terron 9) vs 10 years / 200,000km (Mitsubishi Triton). The Mitsubishi Triton has longer coverage.