The entry level work Ute is the GLX. Its available in single, club cab and dual cab versions, as well as tray back and pickup models. I drove the dual cab chassis pickup 4WD version recently.

The GLX is a workhorse yet well equipped with practical features.

I am a fan of the new front grill design and interior fit out. Recent models have also reduced some of the intrusive safety features allowing for simpler selection to turn them off.

Having wireless smart phone connectivity is handy as is the long list of standard safety features. Rubber floor mats and hard wearing fabric seats are appropriate.

Powered by a 2.4L bi-turbo diesel engine that provides 150 kW of power and 470Nm of torque from 1500 rpm.

This drives through a six speed AT and Mitsubishi’s simple yet effective Easy Select 4WD system.

Towing is rated at 3500kg and payload for the dual cab tray back is a handy 1200kg. To manage this the Triton GLX retains the ‘heavy-duty’ 4-leaf rear suspension arrangement.

With this suspension, the Triton GLX can be a touch rough riding when empty but handles a heavy load with ease. It’s ideal for towing, heavy duty work and off road recreation.

Pricing for the GLX models ranges from $37,090 through to $51,640 plus the usual costs.

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Mitsubishi Triton GLX – Buyers could also look at:

Buyers of the  Mitsubishi Triton GLX are in good company. There is a LOT to choose from.

Potential choices could be Mazda BT-50 ,  KGM Musso, FOTON Tunland, GWM Cannon, Mitsubishi Triton GLX, Nissan Navara SL,

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This is a real workhorse of the range. Yet adds some comfort features. There are four models,  the GLX, GLX Plus, GLS and GSR.

Most models come with fabric seats, seats for five and a large work tray. The GSR comes with leather interior and a host of additional comfort bling.

On the GLS model I drove I appreciated the

• wireless charging tray for my phone,
• additional electronic lumbar support
• LED headlights and fog lights
• and the rear diff lock. Not that I needed it this time.

It’s a good looking Ute, especially with the contrast between the deep Impulse Blue body colour and dark grey 18 inch alloys, silver highlights, and black grill.

I find the Triton very easy to live with. With a 2.4 l bi turbo diesel engine it provides 150 kW of power and 470 Nm of torque. Interestingly the peak torque comes in around 1500 rpm and combined with a 6 speed AT it feels like you always have enough performance.

Some Utes, even though the headline figures read better, you have to work the engine. The Triton seems to just flow smoothly.

The Mitsubishi Triton strokes a good balance between work horse, off road performance and on road ride and handling.

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This is a popular segment: Buyers could look at: Isuzu D-Max, Toyota HiLux, Nissan Navara, GWM Cannon, Kia Tasman

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But as is turns out, we have nothing to do like that this time, so we’ve been using  it as an urban daily driver.

The Isuzu D-Max  LS-U is the mid spec model. It has cloth seats, manual adjustments, but has an electronic lumbar adjustment for the driver.

The D-Max Ute comes with the full set of safety features. The annoying safety features can be easily turned off. This is by a button on the steering wheel. You can also select if you want the adaptive function activated for cruise control or not.

The central screen has reasonable clarity, but if for some reason the lights are on in daylight it becomes difficult to see.

This is especially obvious with the reversing camera. There is wireless smart phone connectivity, but sadly not wireless charging tray. There is room for it though

Driving the D-Max is easy with the 3.9 litre turbo diesel engine and six speed automatic transmission.

Its powerful enough and economical as well.

The tray back design is designed for heavy loads and without that it does bounce around a bit and it’s a bit noisy. It did make a particularly convenient picnic table though for some takeaway and champers at the beach at sunset one evening.

It does show though that even though it’s a work Ute you can easily live with it on a daily basis.

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Now I am a big fan of the old V8 diesel engine, but unfortunately, I believe we will ever see it again.

That’s not as bad as you might expect because the new motor is as good or better than the old V8 in 99% of situations.

The LC79 dual cab GXL is still as robust and practical as ever.

It now has an automatic transmission along with additional driving aids that only improve the functionality.

The LC79 dual cab GXL Ute comes with power windows, USB connectivity for smart phones, fabric seats and the benefit of rear seats. Unfortunately, it still comes with the ridiculous manual external mirrors and no reverse camera.

However, it’s still the premier work Ute, being built like a tank. It has a payload of about 1300kg, will tow 3500kg with ease and is almost unstoppable off road.

The one big downside is the price. The LC79 Dual Cab GXL Ute is priced from $83,500 plus the usual costs and that’s just a bit ridiculous.

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Instead of the LC79 Dual Cab buyers could also Look At

Like its sibling the LC79 SCC, the dual cab is a bit of a loner in the market. But there are a few.

Buyers could look at the Jeep Gladiator, INEOS Grenadier Quartermaster, RAM 1500 Bighorn, Silverado 1500,

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