2026 Mitsubishi Triton Savana
The 2026 Triton Savana is the latest edition in a long-running lineage of special-edition, adventure-focused pickup trucks unique to Brazil. Built on the new Triton platform, the Savana emphasizes rugged character and lifestyle-oriented details, combining functional accessories with a distinctive visual identity shaped by local use and culture. It’s a project rooted in Savana’s history, but reinterpreted through a contemporary lens focused on exploration and everyday utility.
Key Contributions:
Developed early-stage visual identity proposals, using high-quality visualization to support internal exploration and decision-making.
Supported design decisions related to proportions, textures, finishes and color of emblems, decals, and trim elements.
Collaborated with design and engineering leadership to refine exterior accessories in line with the vehicle’s adventure-focused positioning.
Helped translate design intent into production by supporting proposals within real engineering, manufacturing, and timing constraints.
Areas of Focus:
Automotive Design
Visualization
Color, Material, Finish
Snorkel intake emphasizing Savana’s off-road capability and adventure-focused character.
Custom roof rack system integrating functional off-road accessories.
Front-end CMF detailing combining Rally Yellow paint with textured matte graphite and durable protective finishes.
CMF continuity carried throughout the truck, combining dark matte textures, protective finishes, and minimal graphic elements.
Subtle interior execution prioritizing material tone, stitching detail, and understated branding.
Project Details:
Credits: Denis Premasi, Leandro Barbosa, Engineering Teams at HPE Automotores (Mitsubishi Motors & Suzuki of Brazil)
Category: Automotive Design
Date: Late 2025