The brand shows how to build a proper rally tribute with a special pickup dedicated to a Brazilian event.If you buy from a link, we may earn a commission. Learn moreWhile Mitsubishi's market presence here in the United States still has a way to go, around the rest of the world, the brand continues to prove that it can drop bangers.Just a few months ago, the Australian division linked up with Premcar on a rowdy Raider edition. Between its special suspension and added equipment, it made for an exciting vision of the heat Mitsubishi could be slinging.Mitsubishi's Triton Sertões celebrates the Brazilian rally of the same name. - Credit: MitsubishiRecently, the brand's Brazilian division followed up with a rally special of its own. An iteration on last year's Savana, it brings even more tempting off-road appeal. Mitsubishi's Sertões specialIt's the Triton Sertões, a truck named for Brazil's Rally dos Sertões. The race has traversed the country's diverse landscapes since 1993, and Mitsubishi lays claim to being the main and oldest sponsor.Upgrades like a snorkel and a raised diff breather ensure it's ready to hit the dirt. - Credit: MitsubishiAccordingly, the brand doesn't skimp on the pickup's exterior treatment. Exclusively available in a special Concrete Spot Gray with Sertões orange accents, the up-spec Triton benefits from a host of added off-road protection, including front and rear skid plates, rock sliders and X-liner anti-scratch coating. AdvertisementAdvertisementWhat's more, Mitsubishi has given it some key upgrades in keeping with its rally inspirations. The truck gains a snorkel, a raised rear diff breather, a rack and a roll bar. In the case of the latter two items, the combo provides up to 110 pounds of load capacity. That gives it more than enough to mount the other included equipment: the recovery board and shovel.The orange accents really look the part against the cement-colored paint. - Credit: MitsubishiRolling on some 18-inch wheels painted with matching orange details and wrapped in Goodyear Wrangler Duratrac rubber, it's a look tied together all the more with special badging, Sertões logos and alternating finishes.A demonstration of brand mightWhile Mitsubishi opted to leave the Triton's 205-horsepower 2.4-liter twin-turbo diesel as-is, the truck does bring a few additions inside to sweeten the deal.A roof rack includes a recovery board and a shovel for when things go wrong. - Credit: MitsubishiAs part of the Sertões theme, Mitsubishi fits special orange stitching, rally badging and rugged rubber floor mats. It's hardly transformative, but it adds a little refinement in combination with the leather upholstery.AdvertisementAdvertisementAnd besides, the Triton Savana wasn't wanting when it came to standard tech. Along with inheriting the brand's Super Select 4WD-II system with its seven terrain-focused driving modes, the Sertões also borrows helpful aids like Hill Descent Control and Active Yaw Control. Furthermore, Mitsubishi equips the 9-inch infotainment system with native offline GPS and full-color displays for driving data. The rear roll bar and body-colored spoiler give the truck a sporting edge, even as it drives away. - Credit: MitsubishiIn any case, while this truck is bound for the Brazilian market, it's a promising sign of what to expect here in the States.Availability and pricingMitsubishi has stated that it will be building a "limited production of a few units," though it has not stated how many Triton Sertões trucks there will be.AdvertisementAdvertisementAvailable in Brazil, it's priced at the equivalent of roughly $66,000.Mitsubishi Triton Sertões 2027 Learn More About the Author: Gray is an associate editor at Gear Patrol, covering cars, motorcycles and anything else with wheels. When he's not chasing the latest industry news, he's probably wrenching on one of many projects. For better or worse, he believes classics make perfectly practical daily drivers.Want to stay up to date on the latest product news and releases? Add Gear Patrol as a preferred source to ensure our independent journalism makes it to the top of your Google search results.
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