MITSUBISHI really doesn’t hold back when it comes to styling, especially when its Triton ute is concerned. Bold looks have become something of a tradition for the nameplate.

This time, the fifth-generation Triton’s mid-life facelift resembles more of a face transplant with a cyborg from the future. Beneath the newly angular exterior is much of the same old Triton, though, which is no bad thing.

One of the segment’s best-looking cabins has been refreshed with less disappointing materials and there’s a new six-speed automatic transmission to replace the inexplicably old-school five-speed unit that went before.

Crucially for fleets and families alike, there’s now a suite of active safety tech. Except on the 4x4 GLX dual-cab pick-up variant tested here, because it’s an $800 option.