Mitsubishi has turned the Brazilian Triton Savana into a nearly ready-to-go expedition pickup — and priced it lower than the truck it's built on. Nobody saw that coming. The new limited-run Triton Sertões costs $66,000. The regular Savana it's based on actually costs more: $67,900. That's roughly $1,900 you save, not pay, for all the extra gear.
Bolted to a steel roof rack rated for up to 50 kg (110 lbs) are a shovel and recovery tracks for digging yourself out of mud or sand without calling anyone. The package also throws in a snorkel, Rock Slider side steps, wear-resistant X-Liner front and rear protection, and extra underbody guards. The snorkel and a reworked rear differential vent let the truck wade through water up to 800 mm (31.5 in) deep.
The pickup also gets 18-inch wheels wrapped in Goodyear Wrangler Duratrac RT off-road tires, sized 265/60 R18. Under the hood, though, there are no rally surprises at all. It keeps the standard 2.4-liter twin-turbo 4N16 diesel, good for 205 hp and 470 Nm (346.6 lb-ft) of torque, paired with a six-speed automatic and Super Select 4WD-II with low range, rear diff lock and seven driving modes. Same power as the regular Savana — Mitsubishi isn't promising anything the stock engine can't deliver.
The real value of the Sertões is the factory-fitted expedition gear you'd otherwise have to buy separately for a regular Triton. The special edition's name pays tribute to Brazil's Rally dos Sertões, held since 1993 — and it's not just a nod: Mitsubishi is the rally's longest-standing sponsor.
Mitsubishi developed the truck together with the rally's organizers and promises a limited run, though it hasn't said exactly how many units will be built. The only real surprise here is the price. The Sertões costs R$10,000 less than the Savana in Brazil, despite packing far more off-road hardware. For a factory accessory bundle like this, it might be one of the best deals in the pickup market right now.
