These two Tritons are pre-production vehicles supplied to Mitsubishi Motors New Zealand ahead of full production. Having early access allows our team to complete testing, accessory development, marketing activities, and filming well before customer vehicles arrive.
As pre-production models, these vehicles cannot be road registered.
Once production vehicles become available, these development vehicles are no longer required for their original purpose. Rather than retire them, our small team of highly skilled technicians and passionate automotive enthusiasts transforms them into creative showcase projects whenever time and budget allow.
The two Tritons on display at Fieldays are the result of that passion.
Orange Triton – Lowered Build
The orange Triton has been engineered to sit as low as practically possible while wearing 22-inch wheels.
Achieving this stance required extensive chassis, suspension and body modifications.
At the rear, the differential was relocated by removing the original leaf spring mounts and re-welding them beneath the differential housing. This repositioned the differential from below the spring pack to above it, while a further two-inch lowering block reduced the ride height even more.
Up front, a custom coil-over suspension package was developed, leaving approximately 1.5 inches of suspension travel.
The larger wheel package also required significant body modifications. The inner guards and wheel arches were reshaped to provide adequate clearance, while two openings were cut into the tray—one to clear the differential and another for the exhaust. Although these openings aren’t strictly necessary, they were included as a creative design feature.
Additional chassis work included a small C-notch for differential clearance and modifications to one of the crossmembers to ensure the vehicle could be driven safely at its dramatically reduced ride height.
Black Triton – Lifted Build
The black Triton takes the opposite approach.
Built to maximise off-road presence, it features 20-inch wheels wrapped in massive 37-inch tyres, requiring extensive modifications to accommodate the oversized wheel and tyre package.
The suspension has been raised by approximately 2.5 inches using a combination of lift blocks, raised shackles, upgraded rear springs and front strut spacers.
To maintain correct suspension geometry, the front control arms were modified, with every effort made to ensure the finished result retained a factory-quality appearance.
A further two-inch body lift provides the additional clearance required, while the front chassis has also been modified to improve tyre clearance at full steering lock.
The vehicle is also fitted with a wide range of Mitsubishi Motors New Zealand accessories, including a front protection bar, side steps, rear bumper replacement, sports bar and tonneau cover.
Built to Inspire
These Tritons were never intended to become production vehicles. They are one-off display builds designed to demonstrate what’s possible and inspire Triton owners to personalise their own vehicles using Mitsubishi Motors New Zealand’s extensive range of genuine accessories and approved aftermarket suppliers.
While these specific modifications would not comply with LVVTA certification requirements and therefore cannot be road registered, they showcase the creativity and technical capability of the MMNZ team while highlighting the endless opportunities available for customers to legally customise their own Triton.
As expected, these vehicles generate plenty of discussion.
Whether people love them or hate them, everyone has an opinion—and that’s exactly what makes projects like these worthwhile. Our team enjoys following the conversations, theories and even the misinformation shared across social media, while the feedback we receive from customers at events often sparks ideas for future creations.