2026 Nissan Navara vs Mitsubishi Triton: What's different?

If you ever played spot-the-difference puzzles as a kid, then you’ll enjoy this spec comparison of the new Nissan Navara and Mitsubishi Triton.

As we’ve covered elsewhere, the Navara has gone from being its own vehicle to being little more than a lightly restyled Triton. It’s due in showrooms during the first quarter of 2026.

It’s far from unusual for two companies to share the same basic ute, though the extent of differences can vary among these tie-ups.

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For example, the MG U9 and LDV Terron 9 look almost identical but differ substantially in their rear suspension; the Isuzu D-Max and Mazda BT-50 have very different aesthetics but are almost identical otherwise; and the Ford Ranger and Volkswagen Amarok feature significantly different lineups and styling.

So, where do the new Navara and Triton fall on this scale?

Nissan has taken the current Triton, launched in 2023, and given it a different front fascia. Down back, the changes are much milder, limited to different tail-light internals. There are different badges inside and out, naturally, but that’s about it.

Under the skin, the changes are even more subtle… or non-existent.

Model lineup

The Navara will be offered exclusively as a dual-cab pickup from launch, with an automatic transmission and four-wheel drive mandatory.

The Triton, in contrast, is offered as either a pickup or cab/chassis, and with single-, club- or dual-cab bodies. It can also be had with a six-speed manual transmission and rear-wheel drive.

Nissan says it’ll offer the Navara in multiple grades, including the more premium ST-X and Pro-4X. It’ll also offer something Mitsubishi hasn’t yet, at least not in this generation of Triton: a locally developed, off-road ‘hero’ model.

The new Navara Warrior, previewed with the Pro-4X Warrior Concept, is under development by Australian engineering firm Premcar.

Drivetrains and Efficiency

The Nissan Navara and Mitsubishi Triton will be available with the same, single engine, which produces 10kW and 20Nm more than even the most powerful diesel mill in the outgoing Navara.

A six-speed automatic is optional on the Triton but standard on the Navara, and this unit is identically geared across both vehicles. For context, the outgoing Navara features a seven-speed auto.

Nissan will offer two different four-wheel drive systems: Easy 4WD, featuring a standard locking rear differential; and Super 4WD, which offers a full-time 4WD mode for use on pavement, a first for the Navara.

The Super 4WD system will be exclusive to the ST-X and Pro-4X, which will also exclusively offer a Torsen limited-slip differential and seven terrain modes: Normal, Eco, Gravel, Snow, Mud, Sand and Rock.

Unlike the old Navara, which was unusual for a ute in offering rear coil springs, the new generation moves to rear leaf springs.

Nissan says it has, however, given the vehicle a local suspension tune developed by Premcar, including unique dampers. The two firms say they have improved body control and ride comfort.

It has also followed Mitsubishi in moving to an electric power steering setup, with Nissan and Premcar touting improved steering response and feel.

Mitsubishi calls the two four-wheel drive systems Easy Select 4WD and Super Select 4WD-II, and also offers rear-wheel drive versions of the Triton.

Here’s how the Navara compares with the Triton 4WD in dual-cab pickup configuration.

Dimensions

The Navara and Triton share the same body so understandably their dimensions are identical.

Weights and Capacities

The Navara continues to offer braked towing capacity of 3500kg.

Servicing and Warranty

Nissan has yet to announce service pricing.

Safety

The Triton has a five-star rating from safety authority ANCAP, based on testing conducted in 2024. The Navara has yet to be rated.

The Navara will be offered with the same safety suite as the Triton, including:

• Autonomous emergency braking
• Blind-spot monitoring
• Driver monitoring system
• Front cross-traffic alert
• Rear cross-traffic alert
• Lane-keep assist
• Emergency lane-keep assist
• Traffic sign recognition

Adaptive cruise control will also be offered.

Standard Equipment

All Navaras will come standard with LED headlights, unlike the Triton in which you need to step up to the GLS to ditch the halogens. The Nissan also features automatic high-beam and LED tail-lights as standard.

Other standard equipment across the Navara range includes:

• 9.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system
• DAB+ digital radio
• Wireless Apple CarPlay
• Wired Android Auto
• 7.0-inch instrument cluster screen
• 5-year MyNissan Navara Connected Car Services subscription
  • Remote climate control, unlock/lock
  • Stolen vehicle tracking
  • Emergency call functionality

The ST-X and Pro-4X also feature:

• Wireless smartphone charging

Nissan will publish a detailed specifications list closer to the Navara’s launch early next year.

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