08:58 16-11-2025

Mitsubishi confirms independent Triton hybrid for 2028, no Nissan e-Power

Mitsubishi has confirmed that the upcoming hybrid Triton (known as the L200 in some markets) will not adopt Nissan’s e-Power technology and will not use Renault’s hybrid solutions. Even though the Triton underpins the new Nissan Navara, the brand has opted to develop the project independently.

Engineer Kaoru Sawase said Mitsubishi sees the need to accelerate development, yet intends to maintain its own technical direction. Within the Alliance, he noted, each company has distinct engineering philosophies and targets, and unifying technology does not always cut costs. As a result, the Triton hybrid is being engineered as a stand-alone program without external systems. This course should keep the hardware aligned with Mitsubishi’s priorities, even if it sets a measured pace.

Mitsubishi has also outlined plans for a fully electric pickup, but a hybrid—either conventional or plug-in—will reach the market first. The electrified Triton is slated to arrive in showrooms around 2028, with no changes expected to that timeline. The schedule looks cautious on paper, but it reads as deliberate rather than hesitant.

For now, the Triton is offered in Australia only with a 2.4-liter diesel rated at 150 kW and an automatic transmission, while competitors are moving toward electrified powertrains. Toyota plans to present a battery-powered HiLux in 2026, the Ford Ranger PHEV is already on sale, and BYD and GWM are actively promoting their hybrid pickups. In this context, Mitsubishi’s independent approach will need to prove its payoff when the Triton hybrid finally arrives.