Rally Ride With 2-time Dakar Champion Hiroshi Masuoka in KL this weekend

Rally Ride With 2-time Dakar Champion Hiroshi Masuoka in KL this weekend

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Kuala Lumpur, 26 November 2009 – Great news for Mitsubishi fans, motor sports fans, and just anybody who would like a bit of excitement in their lives! Mitsubishi Motors Malaysia are bringing back the Dakar Rally Experience again to town, and this time the venue is right here in Kuala Lumpur at the Desapark City, and the happening date is this weekend, from 28 to 29 November (9.00am to 5.00pm)

Visitors to The Mitsubishi Dakar Rally Experience will stand a chance to experience a special high speed taxi-ride with two-time Dakar Rally Champion Hiroshi Masuoka from Japan. Hiroshi Masuoka became the second Japanese driver in history to win the Dakar Rally in year 2002 with the official Mitsubishi team in a Mitsubishi Pajero/Montero. Hiroshi took a second successive victory in 2003.

Featuring the all-new Pajero Sport and recently facelifted Triton variants, these Mitsubishi 4X4 models are set to impress with their performance, handling and safety on a customized off-road track.

In Malaysia, the Triton family, which consists of the Triton 3.2-litre 4×4 automatic, Triton 2.5-litre 4×4 with automatic and manual transmissions and Triton Lite 2.5-litre 4×2 manual, is the only pick-up range that can count each model as an award winner.

Joining the hall of fame is the all new Pajero Sport which was recently announced as the Winner in Large SUV Category at the Autocar ASEAN 2009 Car of the Year Awards 2009 and Best Value SUV at Asian Auto VCA Auto Industry Award 2009.

Mitsubishi Motors Malaysia’s current line-up of vehicles including the Lancer 2.0GT sedan and Grandis MPV will also be available for on-road test drive.

With great deals to enjoy and fun activities for the whole family, be amongst the first 100 to test drive any Mitsubishi Motors models and get exclusive Mitsubishi merchandise. Customers who place their booking from 28-29 November 2009 at Desa ParkCity will get to enjoy a limited edition Mitsubishi Motors miniature model and Ralliart keychain.

To pre-register, please visit your nearest Mitsubishi Motors showroom or to find out more, go to www.mitsubishi-motors.com.my. Admission is free.

Mitsubishi Motors has a long history in motor sports, including a record-breaking 7th consecutive victory at the Dakar Rally in 2007. Mitsubishi Motors has achieved an unequalled 12 overall victories in 25 years, a track record that is reflected in the performance and quality of the Mitsubishi Motors vehicles.

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