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MITSUBISHI TRITON GLS The Triton’s utilitarian character is underlined by its basic cabin. Cloth on the front and rear seats feels cheap to the touch and looks drab, but they are well cushioned and surprisingly supportive. With GLS trim comes keyless entry and start, an automatic driver’s side window, parking sensors front and rear with a rear-view camera, dual-zone climate control, automatic headlights and rain-sensing wipers. Visibility out of the Triton is better than most of its rivals, especially over the right shoulder. However, the upswept glasshouse can pinch vision on the left side. ANCAP rated the Mitsubishi Triton five stars for safety back in 2015 and the GLS carries seven airbags. Its active safety list includes everything from AEB to rear-cross traffic alert, but it cannot be equipped with adaptive cruise control. Rear occupant comfort suffers from the short thigh supports and firm back cushioning. There is good lumbar support, though. Floor mats feature in the rear along with two sets of ISOFIX and top tether anchors. From a practical point of view, the rear doors feature cup holders that hold a large bottle, while the centre armrest has two smaller cup holders, two USB ports and ceiling-mounted air vents. Mitsubishi’s seven-inch (17.8cm) infotainment screen is servicable in the Triton GLS and features both wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto capability. Interestingly, it doesn’t have its own satellite navigation system but will serve up GPS coordinates if you do ever get stuck in the middle of nowhere. It has radio and features two 12-volt outlets, two USB-A inputs and an HDMI port. While the driver can change audio volume on the steering wheel, touch-sensitive controls on the screen itself will no doubt annoy passengers. The six-speaker stereo system does not impress, sounding tinny and unrefined. On the plus side, there’s a dedicated ‘Apps’ button that effectively acts as a smartphone mirroring switch. The Ranger is basically a set of tyres away from excellence Top: Visibility out of the Triton is better than most of its rivals; The Triton has surprisingly supportive but cheap-feeling seats and rear comfort suffers from short thigh support Above: The Ranger scored a five star ANCAP rating but misses out on systems such as blind-spot monitoring. Interior shots were not available as of going to press FORD RANGER XLT Overall, the Ranger XLT presents a functional workstation that is ergonomically sound. The seats are more comfortable than some other Ford commercial vehicles, such as the Transit, but they are still average. It is worse up back, though, where the rear seats lack contouring and support on firm cushions. Legroom is class-leading for rear occupants. The front footwells are also generously sized. Features-wise, the XLT makes do with manual seat adjustment but has cloth seats, carpet floor coverings, auto headlights and wipers, a leather steering wheel, dual-zone climate control, one-touch power window on the driver’s side and keyless entry. The Ranger scored five stars in ANCAP crash testing back in 2015, but its equipment list in this area is far from comprehensive. The XLT misses out on blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert and adaptive cruise control. It features six airbags and forward visibility is okay, supported by over-shoulder visibility on both sides. Practicality is improved for rear occupants by large cup holders in the doors. But the absence of USB ports or ventilation back there is redeemed by a 12-volt power supply, 230-volt inverter and a centre armrest with two small cup holders. For child seats there are also two sets of ISOFIX and upper anchorage points. Ford’s SYNC3 infotainment system is viewed through the same eight-inch (20.3cm) touchscreen. That means app access, but also a swathe of FordPass features that control items like remote air-conditioning priming, remote unlock and a vehicle locator function. Slow-to-respond SYNC3 systems are a known problem, but it seems to be luck of the draw whether an individual car is affected and this test car has no issues. In addition to the main screen, the Ranger also features two multi-function TFT displays within the instrument cluster that can provide handy access to various systems. This level of customisation is a unique feature that few dual-cab ute rivals can match. Also unique to the Ranger is a USB port near the rearview mirror for dashcam connectivity. 76 <strong>ATN</strong> July 2021 FULLYLOADED.COM.AU
SPECIFICATIONS Ford Ranger XLT 2.0 Bi-Turbo Isuzu D-Max X-Terrain Mitsubishi Triton GLS Nissan Navara ST-X Toyota Hilux SR5 BODY Rour-door, five-seat ute BODY Four-door, five-seat ute BODY Four-door, five-seat ute BODY Four-door, five-seat ute BODY Four-door, five-seat ute DRIVE Rear-/all-wheel DRIVE Rear-/all-wheel DRIVE Rear-/all-wheel DRIVE Rear-/all-wheel DRIVE Rear/all-wheel ENGINE 1,996cc inline-four-cylinder diesel, DOHC, 16v, turbo BORE/STROKE 84 x 90mm COMPRESSION 16:1 POWER 157kW @ 3,750rpm TORQUE 500Nm @ 1,750–2,000prm FUEL ECONOMY 7.4L/100km (combined/ claimed) 0–100KM/H 8.93 seconds (tested) WEIGHT 2,197kg POWER/WEIGHT 72kW/tonne TRANSMISSION 10-speed automatic TOWING 750kg (unbraked); 3,500kg (braked) PAYLOAD 954kg SUSPENSION Struts, A-arms, coil springs, anti-roll bar (f); leaf springs, anti-roll bar (r) L/W/H 5,446/1,867/1,821mm WHEELBASE 3,220mm TRACKS 1,560mm (f/r) STEERING Electrically assisted rackand-pinion BRAKES 310mm ventilated discs, single-piston calipers (f); 295mm drums WHEELS 17 x 7.5-inch (f/r) TYRES 265/65R17 112T (f/r) Dunlop Grandtrek AT PRICE $58,990 driveaway ($60,490 RRP) ENGINE 2,999cc inline-four-cylinder diesel, DOHC, 16v, turbo POWER 140kW @ 3,600rpm TORQUE 450Nm @ 1,600–2,600rpm FUEL ECONOMY 8.0L/100km (combined/ claimed) 0–100KM/H 10.1 seconds (tested) WEIGHT 2,130kg POWER/WEIGHT 66kW/tonne TRANSMISSION six-speed automatic TOWING 750kg (unbraked), 3,500kg (braked) PAYLOAD 970kg L/W/H 5,280/1,880/1,811mm WHEELBASE 3,125mm TRACKS 1,570mm (f/r) FUEL TANK 76 litres FUEL ECONOMY 9.7L/100km (as tested) SUSPENSION Struts, A-arms, coil springs, anti-roll bar (f); leaf springs, dampers, anti-roll bar (r) STEERING Electrically assisted rackand-pinion TURNING CIRCLE 12.5m (3.8 turns lock-tolock) BRAKES 320mm ventilated discs (f); 295mm rear drums WHEELS 18 x eight-inch (f/r) TYRES 265/60 R18 110T (f/r) Bridgestone Dueler H/T 684II PRICE $59,990 driveaway ($62,900 RRP) ENGINE 2,442cc inline-four-cylinder diesel, 16v, DOHC, turbo BORE/STROKE 86.0 x 105.1mm COMPRESSION 15.5:1 POWER 133kW @ 3,500rpm TORQUE 430Nm @ 2,500rpm FUEL ECONOMY 8.6L/100km (claimed/ combined) 0–100KM/H 11.36 seconds WEIGHT 1,990kg POWER/WEIGHT 69kW/tonne TRANSMISSION Six-speed automatic TOWING 750kg (unbraked) 3,100kg (braked) PAYLOAD 910kg SUSPENSION Double-wishbones, coil springs, anti-roll bar (f), leaf spring (r) L/W/H 5,305/1,815/1,795mm WHEELBASE 3,000mm TRACKS N/A STEERING Electrically assisted rackand-pinion BRAKES 320mm ventilated discs, single-piston calipers (f), 295mm drums (r) WHEELS 18 x 7.5-inch (f/r) TYRES 265/60 R18 110H Dunlop Grandtrek PRICE $47,640 ENGINE 2,298cc inline-four-cylinder diesel, DOHC, 16v, twin-turbo BORE/STROKE 85 x 101.3mm COMPRESSION 15.4:1 POWER 140kW @ 3,750rpm TORQUE 450Nm @ 1,500–2,500rpm FUEL ECONOMY 7.9L/100km (claimed/ combined) 0–100KM/H 11.32 seconds WEIGHT 2,134kg POWER/WEIGHT 66kW/tonne TRANSMISSION Seven-speed automatic TOWING 750kg (unbraked) 3,500kg (with brakes) PAYLOAD 1,000kg SUSPENSION Double wishbones, coil springs, anti-roll bar (f), multilinks, coil springs (r) L/W/H 5,311/1,850/1,830mm WHEELBASE 3,150mm TRACKS 1,570mm (f/r) STEERING Electrically assisted rackand-pinion BRAKES Ventilated discs (f), drums (r) WHEELS 18 x seven-inch (f/r) TYRES 255/60 R18 108H Toyo Open Country PRICE $58,270 ENGINE 2,755cc inline-four-cylinder diesel, DOHC, 16v, turbo BORE/STROKE 95 x 95mm COMPRESSION 15.6:1 POWER 150kW @ 3,400rpm TORQUE 500Nm @ 1,600–2,800rpm FUEL ECONOMY 7.8L/100km (Claimed/ combined) 0–100KM/H 11.1 seconds (tested) WEIGHT 2,383kg POWER/WEIGHT 63kW/tonne TRANSMISSION Six-speed automatic TOWING 750kg (unbraked); 3,500kg (braked) PAYLOAD 995kg SUSPENSION Double wishbones, coil springs, anti-roll bar (f); leaf springs (r) L/W/H 5,330/1,800/1,815mm WHEELBASE 3,085mm TRACKS 1,510mm (f/r) STEERING Hydraulically assisted rackand-pinion BRAKES 319mm ventilated discs, single-piston calipers (f); 295mm drums (r) WHEELS 18 x 7.5-inch (f/r) TYRES 265/60 R18 110H (f/r) Bridgestone Dueler H/T 684 PRICE $59,920 (as tested $63,724.50) FULLYLOADED.COM.AU July 2021 <strong>ATN</strong> 77
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