Mitsubishi Motors had years of extensive global motorsport campaign with rally racing as its primary discipline. The Japanese marque also has a dedicated brand for rally racing, RALLIART. Mitsubishi’s motorsport arm became active in the country with various special models. After years of hiatus, Ralliart is returning to the country with special edition Mitsubishi Strada and Montero Sport.
Serving as its main event at the 8th Philippine International Motor Show (PIMS), Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corporation (MMPC) inaugurated the return of the Ralliart brand with the launch of the new Strada GLS and Montero Sport Black Series RALLIART edition
RALLIART is Mitsubishi Motors’ iconic motorsports brand that refined the driving performance and style of Mitsubishi vehicles through the years. Mitsubishi Motors took on the challenge of participating in various rally races around the world such as the World Rally Championship, Paris Dakar Rally and many more. Driven by the best drivers in the world, Mitsubishi continues to push cars to the limit of their performance. Mitsubishi Motors learned three (3) key values from its many victories at some of the world’s toughest rally championships. To win those tough competitions, Mitsubishi vehicles should have “high performance”, be “durable and tough”, and have“high levels of comfort” in order to claim victories with confidence. That victorious DNA is embedded in all Mitsubishi cars.
With progressive exposures at extreme motorsport environments, RALLIART provides the excitement and pride that only the owners of Mitsubishi vehicles can experience. The RALLIART brand has fueled Mitsubishi enthusiasts all over the world. MMPC is thrilled to bring back the RALLIART brand to Philippine shores through the New Strada GLS and Montero Sport Black Series RALLIART!
Mitsubishi Strada GLS RALLIART
The New Strada GLS RALLIART (2WD AT) is equipped with exclusive RALLIART components as a tribute to Mitsubishi’s rich rally heritage.
Inspired by the classic RALLIART livery of the rally-winning Mitsubishis, the special Strada GLS RALLIART comes with RALLIART Front Under Garnish, RALLIART Mud Flaps, RALLIART Side Decals, RALLIART Bed Liner, and RALLIART Floor Mats. The New Strada GLS RALLIART is priced at PHP 1, 429,000.
Mitsubishi Montero Sport Black Series RALLIART
The New Montero Sport Black Series RALLIART (2WD AT) bears a sportier and imposing presence while maintaining its classy stature.
Sporting the RALLIART rally racing look, the new Montero Sport Black Series features RALLIART Front Under Garnish, RALLIART Rear Under Garnish, RALLIART Mud Flaps, and RALLIART Side Decals. The New Montero Sport Black Series RALLIART is priced at PHP 2, 122,000.
Both the New Strada GLS and Montero Sport Black Series RALLIART models come in two (2) colors:
∙ Jet Black Mica
∙ White Diamond (+P15,000)
Asia Cross Country Rally Strada
Further pushing the RALLIART brand’s return, MMPC will also feature the Strada Rally Car in this year’s PIMS. This model is the brand’s official entry to the 27th Asia Cross Country Rally or AXCR happening this November 21-26. Dubbed as the toughest rally competition in Asia, the course starts from Buriram, Thailand to the finish line in Siem Reap, Cambodia. AXCR is a grueling, weeklong, 2,000-kilometer cross-country rally that races through the natural terrain of Southeast Asia.
Designed as a test of driving and navigation skill, endurance and teamwork, as well as, durability and toughness of 4-wheel drive vehicles, the Strada rally car is very much capable in overcoming any obstacle the course has to offer. Back in Thailand, Mitsubishi Team RALLIART have been conducting rigorous testing on the rally car on an undisclosed off-road course. Preparations for this are running smoothly and the team is set to dominate in this competition.
As for RALLIART fans, MMPC is promising that this is the just the beginning. Stay tuned for more updates on the revival on the RALLIART brand.
To learn more about the Strada GLS and Montero Sport Black Series RALLIART as well as other Mitsubishi cars, you may visit MMPC’s official website here.
