Honda and Mitsubishi have signed a memorandum of understanding to develop a new pickup truck. The vehicle will be based on the existing Mitsubishi Triton, also known as the L200, and is scheduled to launch in 2028. This initiative marks the first vehicle-supply collaboration between the two automakers.
The truck is primarily intended for the ASEAN market, where Honda currently lacks a pickup offering. By utilizing Mitsubishi’s platform, Honda avoids the high costs of developing a new body-on-frame vehicle from scratch. Mitsubishi will manufacture the truck at its factory in Thailand, which will help the company increase production volumes.
The Mitsubishi Triton platform features a 2.4-liter turbodiesel or a 2.4-liter gasoline engine. The top-tier twin-turbo diesel variant delivers 201 hp and 470 Nm of torque, paired with a six-speed automatic transmission. The vehicle also includes the Super Select 4WD-II system and offers a towing capacity of up to 3.5 metric tons.
This agreement builds upon the strategic partnership framework established by Honda, Nissan, and Mitsubishi in August 2024. While the companies have ruled out a merger, they continue to share resources to optimize engineering and manufacturing. The new Honda truck is unlikely to be sold in the United States due to import tariffs.
