IT’S fascinating to see how workhorse utes have been transformed into show ponies in the last few years. Suddenly it’s politically correct to be seen in a macho workhorse that indulges in a little stylistic chic. Mitsubishi’s latest Triton is a classic example of where workhorses are headed these days. With a dual cab that could, from the inside, belong to a standard four-door sedan, the bold new one-tonner is also an attention grabber from outside. With the all-new body, and chassis, comes a new super-tough turbo-diesel, as well as a bigger V6 engine, donated by the Pajero, and refinements to the ride and handling that bring the Mitsubishi into contention with dominant players such as Nissan Navara and Toyota HiLux. Some might decry the loss of ute space suffered by the dual cab, but passengers certainly won’t.