Mitsubishi Triton vs LDV T60 MAX

The Mitsubishi Triton starts from $43,690 before on-road costs, while the LDV T60 MAX opens at $36,990. That makes the LDV T60 MAX the more affordable entry point by $6,700.

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 $48,059 and $40,689 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Mitsubishi Triton by roughly $1,000 in fuel alone.

The Mitsubishi Triton holds a 5-star ANCAP rating vs 4 stars for the LDV T60 MAX.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The LDV T60 MAX 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 Mitsubishi Triton and 6 in the LDV T60 MAX.

The Mitsubishi Triton features a 9-inch touchscreen, while the LDV T60 MAX gets a 10.3-inch display and 10.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Mitsubishi Triton uses a Diesel producing 150kW and 470Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a RWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 11.3 seconds.

The LDV T60 MAX responds with a Diesel Turbo making 160kW and 500Nm, paired to a automatic driving the rear wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 11.5 seconds.

The LDV T60 MAX has the clear power advantage at 160kW vs 150kW. In the real-world sprint, the Mitsubishi Triton is 0.2s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Mitsubishi Triton measures 5,320mm long on a 3,130mm wheelbase, 45mm shorter than the LDV T60 MAX at 5,365mm (3,155mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the LDV T60 MAX generally means more rear legroom.

For towing, the LDV T60 MAX 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 $2,109/year for the Mitsubishi Triton and $2,309/year for the LDV T60 MAX. That is a $200 annual difference in favour of the Mitsubishi Triton.

Estimated annual total: $2,109 (Mitsubishi Triton) vs $2,309 (LDV T60 MAX). The Mitsubishi Triton saves you roughly $200 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 10 years / 200,000km (Mitsubishi Triton) vs 7 years / 200,000km (LDV T60 MAX). The Mitsubishi Triton has longer coverage.