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Next-Gen Mitsubishi Triton announced as a 2025 Car of the Year finalist

Itumeleng Garebatshabe
Last updated: January 28, 2025 09:14
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  • The recently launched Mitsubishi Triton has been announced as a 2025 Car of the Year finalist
  • The Next-Gen Mitsubishi Triton features a number of characteristics that make it a worthy finalist.
  • The Mitsubishi Triton will compete for honours in the bakkie category of the competitions as well as the overall COTY title.

The South African Guild of Mobility Journalists (SAGMJ) has announced its list of finalists for the 2025 Car of the Year (COTY) competition, sponsored by Old Mutual Insure and the recently launched Mitsubishi Triton has been included on that list.

During 2024 a total of 70 brand new models were launched in South Africa comprising of 243 derivatives. Out of these introductions 20 models have been included in the list of finalists. These models will compete for overall honours in their respective categories as well as the 2025 Car of the Year title.

Although the past format of COTY awarded a single model, in recent years, the formation of categories in addition to an overall winner, has seen the competition achieve greater relevance in the eyes of the public. 

The Next-Gen Mitsubishi Triton will compete in the 4×4 and bakkie categories as well as for the overall 2025 Car of the Year title.

Following the announcement of the COTY 2025 finalists, a rigorous, two-day testing process will be undertaken by the Jury, in order to score the contenders and determine category winners and the overall 2025 SA Car of the Year title.

“The South African bakkie market is unique and highly competitive due to the fact that for South Africans bakkies fill multiple roles, from a workhorse to a daily driver or a family leisure vehicle. The Next-Gen Mitsubishi Triton is able to perfectly fulfil all these roles, and I believe that is something that will count in its favour when the judging commences,” says Jeffrey Allison, General Manager: Marketing at Mitsubishi Motors South Africa (MMSA).

The Next-Gen Mitsubishi Triton features a number of characteristics that make it a worthy finalist. This includes a combination of unique styling, a roomy interior and excellent off-road ability. The Triton also represents excellent value for money, thanks to its competitive pricing and high-level of standard specification. In addition Mitsubishi’s Diamond Advantage Warranty which comprises a five-year/unlimited mileage warranty as well as a five-year/90 000km service plan adds to overall peace of mind and value for money.

The Next-Gen Mitsubishi Triton is no stranger to the winner’s circle. Since making its global debut a year ago the sixth generation Mitsubishi Triton has received a variety of prestigious awards including the special award at the RJC Car of the Year for 2025 run by the Automotive Researchers’ and Journalists’ Conference of Japan (RJC), an iF Design Award 2024 in the product design discipline and the 2023 Good Design Award presented by the Japan Institute of Design Promotion amongst a host of others.

Shortly after its launch in South Africa late last year the Mitsubishi Triton scooped its first local accolade when it was awarded the Bakkie of the Year award at the TopGear South Africa Awards.

“The SAGMJ COTY is one of the most prestigious automotive awards in the country as new vehicles are voted for and then stringently judged by journalists representing a wide variety of automotive publications. Being nominated as a finalist is a great accolade and we are confident that the Next-Gen Triton will suitably impress judges during the upcoming testing days,” concludes Allison.

TAGGED:2025 Car of the YearCOTYMitsubishi TritonOld Mutual InsureSAGMJSouth African Guild of Mobility Journalists

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