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Originally Posted by Sprintey
Quite a lot of love for the Triton. Spending time on idyllic beaches recently in a new auto diesel combo, it was a great package for a family. Seemed to float over the sand with ease. Its longer tray was good for boards to about 6'3" diagonally (roof racks required if longer, though) and the powertrain combo was powerful and without lag. A level of refinement it didn't have before? Previous experience with gave an agricultural impression - this one was good. That there is a wagon version (Paj Sport) is good too.
If you look at Mitsi's pricing, they are very competitive, offer a great amount of value, good 4wd system too. I think their diesels are reliable? 46K for entry level Pajero - not bad. Going into a time of reduced spending everywhere and reduced cash* (*actually, bank credit), they've soldiered on with their platforms, abolished what doesn't sell (sedans) and sold good products at good prices in the segments that are firing. Well done.
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One sales report mentioned the Triton numbers were high mainly due to a significant number of the older models being sold for significant discounts. Not due to the popularity of the new model, which they shouldn't have significant stocks of yet. Will be interesting to see if the higher sales figures carry through the next few months though. I'd assume discounting won't be as strong on the new model. They have priced it pretty aggressively though so people who want a cheap ute will look at it.