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The next generation models for both Mitsubishi Triton and the Nissan Navara will be based on the same platform, as part of the working collaboration between Mitsubishi and Nissan which was recently expanded to include other models like C-segment and D-segment sedans.

Essentially, the new Triton and Navara will be non-identical twins, which is pretty much the way many pick-up trucks are done now - for example the Ranger/BT-50 and the Colorado/D-MAX. Even the current generation Navara is already being built at the same plant as the Triton in Thailand.

These spyshots of the next generation Triton being tested in South Europe were shot by our European spy photographer with a long zoom lense from about 2km away, so forgive us for the low resolution. Although the Triton will share a platform with the Navara, it will probably be tested separately and will look different.

Since the Triton has been around since 2005 and the Navara since 2004, a replacement could come about perhaps in 2014 or 2015. Pickup trucks have relatively long lifespans compared to regular cars though, so it's a little hard to guess the debut date of this one.