Mitsubishi Triton / L200 vs Kia Tasman
Two mid-size pickups side by side: price, power, towing, payload and where each is sold.
The short version
- Price: the Triton / L200 starts lower, $26,000 against $27,000 (4% less).
- Towing: level, at 3,500 kg each.
- Payload: the Tasman carries more, 1,150 kg against 1,000 kg (15% more).
- Power: the Tasman peaks higher, 281 hp against 204 hp (38% more).
- Powertrains: Triton / L200: ICE. Tasman: ICE.
Side by side
| Pickup | ||
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $26,000Best | $27,000 |
| Max power | 204 hp | 281 hpBest |
| Max towing | 3,500 kgBest | 3,500 kgBest |
| Max payload | 1,000 kg | 1,150 kgBest |
| Length | 5,320 mm | 5,410 mm |
| Bed length | 1,555 mm | 1,573 mmBest |
| Fuel use, combined | 7.4 L/100 km ADR 81/02 | 7.4 L/100 km ADR 81/02 |
| Safety ratings | ANCAP: 5 stars ASEAN NCAP: 5 stars Latin NCAP: 5 stars | ANCAP: 5 stars |
| Powertrain | ICE | ICE |
| Class | Mid-size | Mid-size |
| Drivetrain | RWD / 4x4 | RWD / 4x4 |
| Engines / motors | 2.4L single- or bi-turbo diesel | 2.5L turbo petrol, 2.2L turbo-diesel |
| Main markets | Global (except North America) | Korea, Australia, Middle East, Africa |
| Maker | Mitsubishi Japan | Kia South Korea |
Mitsubishi
KiaBest = lowest starting price; highest power, towing and payload. Approximate starting price in USD; specs are best-case maximums across trims.
Tests of the two together
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Where each is sold
- Both are sold in Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Peru, United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Australia, New Zealand.
- Only the Triton / L200: Mexico, United Kingdom, Germany, Turkey, Kazakhstan, Japan, Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines.
- Only the Tasman: South Korea.
Availability is compiled from makers’ public information as of November 2026. Launches and withdrawals can take a while to show up here, and trims differ by country. Prices are approximate starting prices converted to US dollars, not local list prices.