See the Ralliart racing version of the Triton pickup truck

The rally racing version of the Mitsubishi Triton/L200 has marked the return of the Japanese brand.

Recently, the Japanese automaker announced technical support for the racing team Mitsubishi Ralliart will compete in the 2022 Trans-Asia Rally (AXCR). Not only that, it is likely that the Ralliart version for SUVs is good pickup truck of Mitsubishi will be widely available in the future.

Mitsubishi has had a glorious past history in off-road racing. Fans will find it hard to forget the Lancer Evolutions dominating the WRC track, or the Pajero flying over the sand dunes at the Dakar. However, now these cars have been discontinued, so the Triton pickup will play a replacement role in racing. With the revival of the Ralliart sports car division, Mitsubishi has returned to the sports racing scene with equipment upgrades for better off-roading.

Hiroshi Masuoka, a 21-time entrant with two-time Dakar Rally champion, is now team director of Thailand-based Mitsubishi Ralliart Team owned by Tant Sports. Share about Mitsubishi’s rich sporting achievements at WRC and Dakar.

He said: “Mitsubishi Motors’ participation in AXCR in the form of technical support will help strengthen our strength in this tournament, especially for strategic models for the ASEAN region including cars. pickups and SUVs. The Mitsubishi Ralliart team will do their best to not disappoint the fans.”

Mitsubishi will also take advantage of the experience and feedback gained through rally racing to further improve its strengths in this segment, especially in terms of vehicle controllability, ability off-road operation as well as reinforcing the chassis and body.

A high-performance off-road version with a motorsport inspired engine and chassis modifications. Mitsubishi Triton will be a bright name to confront the Ford Ranger Raptor or the Toyota Hilux GR Sport model (or the GR version if available in the future).

Triton rally racing prototype just announced by Mitsubishi will be equipped with an improved suspension system for better ground clearance, off-road tires, snorkel, fenders, tow hook, anti-roll frame, spare tire set in the back box and comes with special paint colors in gray, red and black tones. The AXCR cross-country rally will take place from August 6 to 12 this year and will be held in Southeast Asia, mainly in Thailand, covering a range of extreme mountain terrain and terrain. Forest.