{
  "id": 16590109,
  "title": "It is official: Mitsubishi Triton-based Honda bakkie coming in 2028",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/26/it-is-official-mitsubishi-triton-based-honda-bakkie-coming-in-2028",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-26T11:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Citizen",
    "slug": "the-citizen",
    "url": "https://www.citizen.co.za/motoring/honda-based-mitsubishi-triton-bakkie-confirmed/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Honda and Mitsubishi have confirmed a partnership to produce a new bakkie, or pickup truck, based on the Mitsubishi Triton starting in 2028. The memorandum of understanding, signed since 2024, will see the Mitsubishi Triton transformed into a Honda-badged model at the Thai Laem Chabang plant. This collaboration aims to expand Honda's product lineup in the ASEAN market, where the brand currently lacks pickup truck offerings. The Triton-derived bakkie will be Honda's first entry into the body-on-frame segment, with right-hand drive and a turbodiesel engine option. Honda and Mitsubishi will leverage each other's technology and products to enhance their respective offerings in various markets.",
  "summary": "Honda's first ladder-frame diesel-powered bakkie will be produced with right-hand drive, but still hasn't been approved for South Africa.",
  "key_points": [
    "Honda and Mitsubishi partner to produce new pickup truck in 2028",
    "Mitsubishi Triton transformed into Honda-badged model at Thai Laem Chabang plant",
    "First entry into body-on-frame segment for Honda with turbodiesel engine option"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}