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A minor Mitsubishi Triton update might be headed to the Philippines soon

The Mitsubishi Triton may already be an award-winning pickup, but that’s not stopping Mitsubishi from keeping it fresh. A small update could be coming to PH soon.

Shaynah Miranda
Mitsubishi Triton could get a minor update in PH soon, with 2026 variants already listed in LTO records.

The Mitsubishi Triton is no stranger to awards, but Mitsubishi looks set on keeping it sharp in a fast-changing market. The Mitsubishi Triton might soon get a minor update in the Philippines. Based on listings recently seen in the Land Transportation Office (LTO) records, several 2026 model year Triton variants are already approved. 

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As reported by TopGear Philippines, this could mean that Mitsubishi Motors Philippines (MMPC) is preparing to launch an updated version of the pickup soon. In Thailand, the latest 2025 Triton was given some small changes. The chrome trim was removed on non-Athlete variants, giving the truck a sportier look. Mitsubishi also added a Nanoe X air cleaner and Heat Guard to help cool down the leather seats.

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Since the Triton sold in the Philippines is sourced from Thailand, it would make sense for these updates to reach the local market. The LTO records show that MMPC has already secured approval for several GLX variants of the 2026 Triton. These include the GLX 2WD MT, GLX 4WD MT, and GLX 2WD AT. All of these will still use the same 2.4-liter turbo-diesel engine (engine code 4N16) that powers the current models.

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There is no mention yet of the GL, GLS, or Athlete variants in the latest listings. However, those could follow soon. In Thailand, the GLS trim received the Nanoe X air cleaner, while the Athlete model was updated with a low-speed function for its adaptive cruise control. It remains to be seen if these features will make it to the Philippine version. For styling, it is possible that the GLX models for the Philippine market could also get the same black trim used in Thailand’s Black Series version. It is not yet clear if local models will also get black wheels or if LED daytime running lights will be added to other variants.

Under the hood, no major changes are expected. The 2.4-liter MIVEC turbo-diesel engine will stay the same. In Thailand, this engine makes 181 hp and 430 Nm of torque in its single-turbo version and 201 hp and 470 Nm with the twin-turbo setup. While this is only a minor update, the timing suggests Mitsubishi wants to keep the Triton fresh as new pickups enter the market. New rivals include the next-generation Toyota Hilux, the redesigned Nissan Navara (which is a close sibling to the Triton), an updated Ford Ranger, and new models from Chinese brands.

Related: Mitsubishi Triton wins Design Award at Japan Car of the Year

With 2026 Triton variants now showing up in LTO records, an update could land in showrooms soon. While we wait, the current Triton is still an award-winner worth checking out. Browse it and the full Mitsubishi lineup now at AutoDeal.com.ph.

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