YOU’D have to be living under a rock to not realise that dual-cab pick-ups are taking over our roads at a rate that’s almost as alarming as that of SUVs.

As a result, the ute segment is as competitive as ever as each brand attempts to claim its own high-volume portion, and Mitsubishi is no different with its venerable Triton.

Now four years into its fifth generation, the Triton has been facelifted with a bold new look and a more premium cabin, while a six-speed torque-converter automatic transmission and advanced driver-assist systems are available for the first time.

With wide-ranging and significant changes made, has Mitsubishi given the Triton the class-leading edge it needs to compete with the best-selling Toyota HiLux and Ford Ranger? Read on to find out.