Let's face it, the world has become painfully boring. In Europe, we're talking about electric scooters, recycled straws, and how vegan our dashboards are. Meanwhile, in Brazil, a country where "safety distance" is an urban myth and where roads are often just a loose suggestion on a map, Mitsubishi still knows what the word "car" means. They've unveiled the 2026 Mitsubishi Triton Savana. This isn't a city crossover that's afraid of the curb in front of the kindergarten. This is a machine that looks like it could chew up a Toyota Prius and spit it out in the form of a recycled cube. And the best part? Only 80 of them were made. And no, you can't have one.
If you've ever looked at modern semi-trucks (pick-ups) and silently thought: “They are too gentle, too… polished,” then it Mitsubishi Triton Savana medicine for your soul. Mitsubishi has taken its sixth generation Triton (known here as the L200(before European bureaucrats kicked him off the market for "excessive emissions of masculinity") and sent him for training with special forces.
The heart of this beast is 2.4-liter Bi-Turbo diesel engine. Yes, you read that right. Two turbines. Because one is simply not enough when you have to make your way through the Amazon jungle or, even worse, the Ljubljana ring road congestion. The engine produces a healthy 150 kW (204 hp) of power and, more importantly, 470 Nm (347 lb-ft) of torque. That's enough torque to move a small mountain or pull your neighbor's stuck camper out of the mud while you cynically laugh at it from the comfort of your air-conditioned cabin.
When the road becomes a river: 80 centimeters of freedom
And speaking of mud – this car doesn’t just tolerate it, it demands it. The Triton Savana is equipped with the serious equipment you’d expect from an apocalypse vehicle. Most notably, it features a fully functional “snorkel” that increases wading depth to an impressive 800 mm (31.5 in).
This means you can cross rivers that would flood the electronics, engine, and owner's ego of an average SUV.
But the fun doesn't end there. On the roof a robust trunk reigns supreme, that can withstand 50 kg (110 lbs) of dynamic load (and probably a lot more static if you decide to sleep on the roof to avoid being eaten by jaguars). Add rock sliders – robust side steps that are not there for decoration or to make it easier to get into a tall car, but to protect the sills when you slide over rocks with all your might.
Design: As subtle as a hammer blow
Visually, the car is as subtle as a hammer strike on the finger. It comes in colors that scream “look at me”: Rally Yellow (Yellow) and Forest Green. It sits on 18-inch black wheels wrapped in serious 265/60 R18 Goodyear Duratrac off-road tires. These aren't highway tires; these are ground-shaking tires.
The transmission is a proven 6-speed automatic, sending power to all four wheels via Mitsubishi's legendary Super Select 4WD-II system. This isn't the "quasi" four-wheel drive you find in city SUVs that only works when the grass is wet. This is a system that allows you to drive in four-wheel drive even on dry asphalt, while also offering a reduction gear for when things get serious and steep.
Interior: Living room in the middle of the jungle
You might expect the interior to be spartan, full of bare metal and hard plastic? You'd be wrong. Despite the military-style exterior, you get a civilized feel inside. The dashboard hosts a 9-inch (22.8 cm) touchscreen, digital gauges are in front of the driver, and your backside rests on comfortable leather seats.
Because, let's be honest, even if you're in the middle of nowhere looking for lost civilization (or just a good place to have a picnic), you want to know where you are, listen to your favorite podcast, and sit back and relax. This is the paradox of modern overlanding - we want to suffer in nature, with the air conditioning turned up to 22 degrees.
Physics and Speed: When a Mountain Moves
What about the numbers on the tarmac? Mitsubishi is officially keeping quiet about the exact stopwatches for this special edition, but you can't fool physics. Given the standard model and the extra weight of this off-road "jewelry", expect acceleration to 100 km/h in under 11 seconds. Top speed is around 180 km/h (112 mph). That may not sound like the speed of light, but trust me - at 180 km/h in a car that's as tall as a small house and shod with off-road tires, you'll feel more alive than in any Ferrari.
Conclusion: Mitsubishi Triton Savana
2026 Mitsubishi Triton Savana It's the automotive equivalent of a juicy steak in a world that aggressively promotes salad. It's rugged, loud, unapologetic, and fantastic. Limited to 80 units, it's rarer than an honest politician. Price in Brazil is around 349,990 R$, which is currently course approximately 58,000 EUR ($63,000).
Would you buy it? Right now. But I can't. And neither can you. Mitsubishi intended it exclusively for Brazil, a market that clearly still values mechanics over software. All we can do in Europe is look at the pictures and nostalgically regret that we allowed true SUVs to become an endangered species, replaced by electric vacuum cleaners on wheels. But if you have a friend in Rio… well, maybe it’s time to call.
