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Mitsubishi Triton / L200 generations by year

Mitsubishi Triton / L200 generations covered here: Mitsubishi Triton 4th generation (2005-2015); Mitsubishi Triton 5th generation (2014/2015-2023/2024); Mitsubishi Triton 6th generation (2023-current). The table gives the first and last dates by market, and each generation lists its codes, facelifts, how to tell it apart and the sources.

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Years by market

Generation AustraliaUnited StatesEurope and the UKSouth AfricaThailand
Mitsubishi Triton 4th generation (2005-2015) 2006 to Apr 2015Not soldNot confirmedNot confirmed26 Aug 2005 to Nov 2014
Mitsubishi Triton 5th generation (2014/2015-2023/2024) Apr 2015 to Feb 2024Not soldSep 2015 to Dec 2021Jan 2017 to Nov 2024Nov 2014 to 26 Jul 2023
Mitsubishi Triton 6th generation (2023-current) Feb 2024 to todayNot soldFeb 2026 to todayNov 2024 to today26 Jul 2023 to today

"Not confirmed" means we found no source we could open for that date; "Not sold" means the generation was not offered there. Dates are first and last sale or production as the sources give them.

Mitsubishi Triton 4th generation (2005-2015)

Codes: KA, KB (chassis prefixes such as KB4T, KB8T), ML (Australia 2006-2009), MN (Australia 2009-2015). Also called: L200 (Europe/UK, 'Series 4' in UK), Strada (Philippines), L200 Triton (Brazil), Hunter (Israel), Sportero.

How to tell it apart: Distinctive J-line cab with a curved kink behind the rear doors and a tub whose front edge dips to meet it; large swept headlights.

  • MN Triton (2009-H2): New front bumpers and grille, new instrument panel (Bendix gives second half of 2009; grille detail from search snippets of australiancar.reviews and CarsGuide).

Our files for this generation: Mitsubishi L200 4th gen (Triton / Strada).

Market notes and sources
  • Australia: ML launched 2006, single cabs followed 2007; MN released second half of 2009 (Bendix). Replaced by MQ in April 2015 (Carsales 29 Apr 2015).
  • United States: Wikipedia does not address US for this generation; not confirmed.
  • Europe and the UK: UK Series 4 reportedly stayed on sale 12 months alongside Series 5 (search snippet of a Car Keys article that now returns 404).
  • South Africa: Wikipedia: assembled by Mercedes-Benz SA, East London, 2008-2011. Replaced by 5th gen in January 2017 (Cars.co.za).
  • Thailand: Thai release announced 26 Aug 2005, built at Laem Chabang, replaced the Strada (New Atlas). Replaced by 5th gen unveiled in Thailand November 2014 (Paultan 28 Nov 2014).

Not confirmed: Codes: the request says '4th gen KB/KL'. Wikipedia gives KA/KB for 4th gen and KJ/KK/KL for 5th gen, so KL belongs to the 5th gen.; UK/Europe launch and end dates not confirmed.; South Africa first on-sale date not confirmed.; Exact MN month (August 2009) is from search snippets only..

  1. New Atlas: Thai debut for Mitsubishi's new Triton pickup (26 Aug 2005): TH launch August 2005
  2. Bendix: Find my brake upgrade, Mitsubishi Triton: AU ML 2006 (single cab 2007), MN H2 2009, MQ 2015
  3. Carsales: New Triton lands from $24,490 (29 Apr 2015): AU end of 4th gen April 2015
  4. Wikipedia: Mitsubishi Triton: codes, aliases, SA assembly 2008-2011

Mitsubishi Triton 5th generation (2014/2015-2023/2024)

Codes: KJ, KK, KL, MQ (Australia 2015-2018), MR (Australia 2019 facelift onwards). Also called: L200 (Europe/UK: Series 5 from 2015, Series 6 from 2019), Strada (Philippines), Triton SU (South Africa launch name), Fiat Fullback, RAM 1200.

How to tell it apart: Keeps the J-line curved cab-to-tub kink; pre-2019 has a conventional grille with swept headlights, 2019 facelift has the tall chrome 'Dynamic Shield' face with thin headlights and a higher bonnet.

  • 2019 facelift (MR in Australia, L200 Series 6 in UK) (Jan 2019): 'Dynamic Shield' front with chrome bars wrapping a black centre, slim high-set LED headlights, raised bonnet, revised tail lights; new 6-speed auto.

Our files for this generation: Mitsubishi L200 5th gen (Triton MQ/MR).

Market notes and sources
  • Australia: MQ launched April 2015 (Carsales). Replaced by 6th gen in February 2024 (Chasing Cars).
  • United States: Wikipedia: not sold in North America.
  • Europe and the UK: UK Series 5 on sale September 2015 per Car Magazine (search snippet; page paywalled), Wikipedia says late 2015 for Europe. Series 6 UK on sale summer 2019; last L200 before Mitsubishi left the UK at end of 2021 (RAC). Car Dealer Magazine says the brand left the UK in 2020, so the end year conflicts.
  • South Africa: Launched in SA week of 24 Jan 2017 as 'Triton SU' (Cars.co.za). Replaced by 6th gen, launch article 19 Nov 2024 (Cars.co.za).
  • Thailand: Unveiled in Thailand November 2014 (Paultan 28 Nov 2014). Replaced 26 July 2023 when 6th gen went on sale (Mitsubishi Thailand).

Not confirmed: MQ/MR are Australian series codes, not Wikipedia generation codes (Wikipedia: KJ/KK/KL).; UK Series 5 on-sale month (September 2015) is from a search snippet of Car Magazine (page paywalled).; UK end: end of 2021 (RAC) vs 2020 (Car Dealer Magazine).; Thai facelift date is Wikipedia only..

  1. Carsales (29 Apr 2015): AU April 2015
  2. CarsGuide: Mitsubishi Triton 2019 pricing and specs confirmed (14 Dec 2018): AU facelift in showrooms early January 2019, visible changes
  3. Chasing Cars: 2019 Mitsubishi Triton (January): facelift visible changes
  4. RAC: Mitsubishi L200 (2019-2021) used review: UK Series 6 summer 2019 to end 2021
  5. Car Dealer Magazine (27 Feb 2026): conflicting statement that Mitsubishi left the UK in 2020
  6. Cars.co.za: Mitsubishi Triton SU (2017) Specs and Price (24 Jan 2017): ZA launch January 2017
  7. Cars.co.za: Mitsubishi Triton (2019) Launch Review (3 Apr 2019): ZA facelift
  8. Paultan (28 Nov 2014): TH unveil November 2014
  9. Wikipedia: Mitsubishi Triton: codes, not sold in North America, facelift revealed at 2018 Thai Motor Expo

Mitsubishi Triton 6th generation (2023-current)

Codes: LC, MV (Australia). Also called: L200 (Europe/UK), Nissan Navara D27 (from 2026, per Wikipedia).

How to tell it apart: Much squarer, flat-sided body with a T-shaped lighting signature and a tall flat bonnet; the curved J-line cab kink is gone.

Our files: none for this generation yet. Ask us if you need one.

Market notes and sources
  • Australia: On sale February 2024, launch in dual-cab and club-cab pick-up only; cab-chassis later (Chasing Cars). Wikipedia: single cab, mega cab and cab-chassis added April 2025.
  • United States: No source shows US sales; not confirmed.
  • Europe and the UK: UK: now on sale 27 Feb 2026, deliveries from May, Double Cab and two-seat Commercial (Car Dealer Magazine). Continental Europe not researched.
  • South Africa: Cars.co.za launch article 19 Nov 2024 (single and double cab); Wikipedia gives 19 Nov 2024.
  • Thailand: World premiere in Bangkok and Thai sales start 26 July 2023 (Mitsubishi Motors Thailand).

Not confirmed: Wikipedia mentions a UK 'L200 Commercial' after April 2025 tax changes, which does not fit Car Dealer Magazine's Feb 2026 UK relaunch; UK start kept at Feb 2026.; Continental Europe availability not checked..

  1. Mitsubishi Motors Thailand: World Premiere of the All-New Triton: TH 26 July 2023
  2. Chasing Cars: Triton 2024 Australian release date confirmed: AU February 2024, launch body styles
  3. Cars.co.za: All-New Mitsubishi Triton (2024) Specs and Price (19 Nov 2024): ZA launch
  4. Car Dealer Magazine (27 Feb 2026): UK on sale Feb 2026

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