Mitsubishi Triton vs Nissan Navara

The Mitsubishi Triton starts from $43,690 before on-road costs, while the Nissan Navara opens at $42,990. That makes the Nissan Navara the more affordable entry point by $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 $47,289 respectively.

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

Both the Mitsubishi Triton and Nissan Navara hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. Adult occupant protection scored 86% for the Mitsubishi Triton and 86% for the Nissan Navara.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The Nissan Navara packs more ADAS features with 5 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 7 in the Nissan Navara.

The Mitsubishi Triton features a 9-inch touchscreen, while the Nissan Navara gets a 8-inch display. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Mitsubishi Triton lines up 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 Nissan Navara lines up making 140kW and 450Nm, paired to a automatic driving the rear wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 11.9 seconds.

The Mitsubishi Triton has the clear power advantage at 150kW vs 140kW. In the real-world sprint, the Mitsubishi Triton is 0.6s 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, 60mm longer than the Nissan Navara at 5,260mm (3,150mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Nissan Navara generally means more rear legroom.

For towing, the Nissan Navara 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 $2,166/year for the Nissan Navara. That is a $57 annual difference in favour of the Mitsubishi Triton.

Estimated annual total: $2,109 (Mitsubishi Triton) vs $2,166 (Nissan Navara). The Mitsubishi Triton saves you roughly $57 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 5 years / 300,000km (Nissan Navara). The Mitsubishi Triton has longer coverage.