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Mitsubishi Triton vs Toyota HiLux

The Triton tows 3,500 kg, the HiLux 3,500 kg. Ground clearance reaches 228 mm on the Triton and ≈229 mm on the HiLux. Mitsubishi Triton and Toyota HiLux side by side, 2026 model year, from the makers’ own documents.

This page compares the 2026 Mitsubishi Triton (Triton MV, 2024–present) and 2026 Toyota HiLux (HiLux 9th gen, 2025–present): the newest model year in which both have maker figures, in AU-market units.

Max towing: 3,500 kg vs 3,500 kg
Max payload: 1,330 kg vs ≈855 kg
Ground clearance: 228 mm vs ≈229 mm
Curb weight: 2,170 kg vs ≈2,455 kg

01 / Verdict

Triton or HiLux: who leads on what

Each line is the maker’s top figure for each model across its configurations. A lead is on that best configuration, so it depends on cab, bed, engine, axle and options; the closest matching trucks are compared below. Only a maker’s own figure decides a lead.

Towing and GCWR: The Triton tows 3,500 kg, the HiLux 3,500 kg. They tie on their best configuration.
Payload and GVWR: The Triton carries 1,330 kg of payload, the HiLux ≈855 kg. Mitsubishi’s documents disagree about a payload figure, so no leader is named.
Ground clearance and angles: The Triton has 228 mm of ground clearance, the HiLux ≈229 mm. The HiLux leads by 1 mm on its best configuration. At the best configuration: approach angle Triton 30.4°, HiLux ≈29.0°; breakover angle Triton 23.6°, HiLux not in our data; departure angle Triton 22.8°, HiLux ≈26.0°.
Dimensions: Length: Triton 5320 mm, HiLux ≈5080–5380 mm; width: Triton 1865–1930 mm, HiLux ≈1855–1885 mm; height: Triton 1785–1815 mm, HiLux ≈1845–1890 mm; wheelbase: Triton 3130 mm, HiLux ≈3085 mm.
Curb weight: Curb weight: Triton 1,756–2,170 kg, HiLux ≈1,690–2,455 kg.
Tires: Factory tire sizes. Triton: 265/65R17, 265/60R18. HiLux: 265/65R17, 265/60R18.
Fuel tank: Fuel tank: Triton 75 L, HiLux 80 L.

02 / Side by side

Every figure, group by group

Each cell is the range across the maker’s 2026 configurations of that model, with the small number of the document it comes from. A figure that is an estimate, an owners’ report or a third-party figure wears its mark and never decides a lead; a group where one model has no maker figure says so.

Towing and GCWR

Makermetric units

Mitsubishi Triton and Toyota HiLux: towing and gcwr
Figure	Mitsubishi Triton2026	Toyota HiLux2026	Leads
Max towing	3,500 kg^{source 1}	2,000–3,500 kg^{source 2}^{source 3}	Tie
GCWR	6,210–6,250 kg^{source 1}	≈4,670–6,300 kg^{source 2}^{source 3}	HiLux +50 kg

“Not published”: the maker doesn’t print it. —: not in the documents we hold yet. Scroll the table sideways for every column.

Payload and GVWR

Makermetric units

Mitsubishi Triton and Toyota HiLux: payload and gvwr
Figure	Mitsubishi Triton2026	Toyota HiLux2026	Leads
Max payload	910–1,330 kg^{documents disagree †}^{source 1}	≈855 kg^{source 4}maker also gives up to 1,525 kg1 of 22 configs	documents disagree
GVWR	3,070–3,200 kg^{source 1}	≈2,950–3,500 kg^{source 3}	HiLux +300 kg at the top

“Not published”: the maker doesn’t print it. —: not in the documents we hold yet. Scroll the table sideways for every column.

Ground clearance and angles

Makermetric units

Mitsubishi Triton and Toyota HiLux: ground clearance and angles
Figure	Mitsubishi Triton2026	Toyota HiLux2026	Leads
Ground clearance	228 mm^{source 1}	≈218–229 mm^{source 6}^{source 7}	HiLux +1 mm
Approach angle	30.0–30.4°^{source 1}	≈29.0°^{source 7}21 of 22 configs	Triton +1.4°
Breakover angle	23.0–23.6°^{source 1}	not in our data	no maker figure for one
Departure angle	22.8°^{source 1}7 of 15 configs	≈25.0–26.0°^{source 7}11 of 22 configs	HiLux +3.2°

“Not published”: the maker doesn’t print it. —: not in the documents we hold yet. Scroll the table sideways for every column.

Dimensions

Makermetric units

Mitsubishi Triton and Toyota HiLux: dimensions
Figure	Mitsubishi Triton2026	Toyota HiLux2026	Leads
Length	5320 mm^{source 1}7 of 15 configs	≈5080–5380 mm^{source 2}^{source 3}	HiLux +60 mm at the top
Width	1865–1930 mm^{source 1}	≈1855–1885 mm^{source 3}	Triton +45 mm at the top
Height	1785–1815 mm^{source 1}	≈1845–1890 mm^{source 2}^{source 3}	HiLux +75 mm at the top
Wheelbase	3130 mm^{source 1}	≈3085 mm^{source 3}	Triton +45 mm at the top
Bed length	1555–1860 mm^{source 1}6 of 15 configs	not in our data

“Not published”: the maker doesn’t print it. —: not in the documents we hold yet. Scroll the table sideways for every column.

Curb weight

Makermetric units

Mitsubishi Triton and Toyota HiLux: curb weight
Figure	Mitsubishi Triton2026	Toyota HiLux2026	Leads
Curb weight	1,756–2,170 kg^{source 1}	≈1,690–2,455 kg^{source 2}^{source 3}	HiLux +285 kg at the top

“Not published”: the maker doesn’t print it. —: not in the documents we hold yet. Scroll the table sideways for every column.

Tires

Makermetric units

Mitsubishi Triton and Toyota HiLux: tires
Figure	Mitsubishi Triton2026	Toyota HiLux2026	Leads
Factory tire sizes	265/65R17, 265/60R18^{source 1}	265/65R17, 265/60R18^{source 3}

“Not published”: the maker doesn’t print it. —: not in the documents we hold yet. Scroll the table sideways for every column.

Fuel tank

Makermetric units

Mitsubishi Triton and Toyota HiLux: fuel tank
Figure	Mitsubishi Triton2026	Toyota HiLux2026	Leads
Fuel tank	75 L^{source 1}	80 L^{source 3}19 of 22 configs	HiLux +5 L at the top

“Not published”: the maker doesn’t print it. —: not in the documents we hold yet. Scroll the table sideways for every column.

SourcesMakerThe small number by a figure says which document it is from.

Documents last checked Oct 12, 2026. How we read them and what the marks mean: how we source the numbers. A figure doesn’t match its document? Report a wrong number.

03 / Like for like

The closest matching configurations

Ranges mix every cab, bed and engine. Here is one configuration of each, matched on the options that change the figures most, named as the maker names it.

Mitsubishi Triton: 2026 GLX Double Cab Cab Chassis 4WD 6-speed manual
Toyota HiLux: 2026 WorkMate Double-Cab Cab-Chassis 4x4 auto

Mitsubishi Triton and Toyota HiLux, closest matching configurations
Figure	Triton	HiLux	Leads
Max towing	3,500 kg^{source 1}	3,500 kg^{source 3}	Tie
GCWR	6,250 kg^{source 1}	≈6,300 kg^{source 3}	HiLux +50 kg
Max payload	1,197 kg^{source 1}	Not published	no maker figure for one
GVWR	3,200 kg^{source 1}	≈3,065 kg^{source 3}	Triton +135 kg
Ground clearance	228 mm^{source 1}	≈224 mm^{source 7}	Triton +4 mm
Approach angle	30.4°^{source 1}	≈29.0°^{source 7}	Triton +1.4°
Breakover angle	23.4°^{source 1}	not in our data	no maker figure for one
Departure angle	not in our data	Not published
Curb weight	2,003 kg^{source 1}	≈1,975 kg^{source 3}	Triton +28 kg
Length	not in our data	≈5380 mm^{source 3}
Wheelbase	3130 mm^{source 1}	≈3085 mm^{source 3}	Triton +45 mm
Factory tire sizes	265/65R17^{source 1}	265/65R17^{source 3}
Fuel tank	75 L^{source 1}	80 L^{source 3}	HiLux +5 L

Each is its model’s lowest trim in a crew cab with four-wheel drive and the shortest bed, with the first engine and gearbox the maker lists for it.
A figure marked “with” needs that factory package; one without is the configuration as it comes.

04 / Top figures

Which configuration earns each top figure

The leads above are between each model’s best configuration. Here is which configuration that is, and the factory package it needs.

Mitsubishi Triton

Max towing 3,500 kg: GLX Single Cab Cab Chassis 2WD 6-speed automatic
GCWR 6,250 kg: GLX Single Cab Cab Chassis 4WD 6-speed automatic
Max payload 1,330 kg: GLX Single Cab Cab Chassis 4WD 6-speed automatic
Ground clearance 228 mm: GLX Single Cab Cab Chassis 2WD 6-speed automatic
Approach angle 30.4°: GLX Single Cab Cab Chassis 2WD 6-speed automatic
Departure angle 22.8°: GLX Double Cab Pick-Up 2WD 6-speed automatic

Toyota HiLux

Max towing 3,500 kg: WorkMate Single-Cab Cab-Chassis 4x4 auto
GCWR ≈6,300 kg: WorkMate Single-Cab Cab-Chassis 4x4 auto
Max payload ≈855 kg: SR BEV Double-Cab Cab-Chassis
Ground clearance ≈229 mm: Rogue Double-Cab Pick-Up 4x4 V-Active auto
Approach angle ≈29.0°: WorkMate Single-Cab Cab-Chassis 4x2 manual
Departure angle ≈26.0°: WorkMate Double-Cab Pick-Up 4x2 auto

05 / Keep going

Both models, and other matchups

Mitsubishi Triton MV (2024–present): every configuration and spec

Toyota HiLux 9th gen (2025–present): every configuration and spec

All vehicle comparisons · Rankings · How we source the numbers

06 / FAQ

Questions people ask

Which tows more, the Triton or the HiLux?

The Triton tows 3,500 kg, the HiLux 3,500 kg. They tie on their best configuration. This is the maker’s top figure for each model across its 2026 configurations; what a given truck can do depends on its cab, bed, engine, axle and options.

Which has more payload, the Triton or the HiLux?

The Triton carries 1,330 kg of payload, the HiLux ≈855 kg. Mitsubishi’s documents disagree about a payload figure, so no leader is named. This is the maker’s top figure for each model across its 2026 configurations; what a given truck can do depends on its cab, bed, engine, axle and options.

Which has more ground clearance, the Triton or the HiLux?

The Triton has 228 mm of ground clearance, the HiLux ≈229 mm. The HiLux leads by 1 mm on its best configuration. This is the maker’s top figure for each model across its 2026 configurations; what a given truck can do depends on its cab, bed, engine, axle and options.

How do the Triton and the HiLux compare in size?

Length: Triton 5320 mm, HiLux ≈5080–5380 mm; wheelbase: Triton 3130 mm, HiLux ≈3085 mm. The range runs across cab, bed and wheelbase choices.

Which model years does this Triton vs HiLux comparison use?

This page compares the 2026 Mitsubishi Triton (Triton MV, 2024–present) and 2026 Toyota HiLux (HiLux 9th gen, 2025–present): the newest model year in which both have maker figures, in AU-market units.