2 time Dakar Rally champion Hiroshi Masuoka, 4 x 4 off-road and on-road test drive

13 May 2011 (From The Source: MMM)

28 – 29 May 2011 (Saturday & Sunday)
Lorong Plaza Utama, Alamesra, Kota Kinabalu

Want to experience first hand thrills of high speed and off-road driving, as well as the proven capabilities of Mitsubishi 4X4 vehicles? Come and experience a taste of the Dakar Rally right here in Kota Kinabalu for the first time and stand a chance to ride on a special high-speed taxi-ride with two-time Dakar Rally Champion Hiroshi Masuoka from Japan.

This special event will take place on May 28 and 29 (Saturday and Sunday) from 9.00am to 8.00pm at Lorong Plaza Utama, Alamesra. Admission is FREE.

Hiroshi Masuoka will be leading the special high speed rides by showcasing the capabilities of the award-winning Mitsubishi Pajero Sport and Triton. These two driving machines will be put to the test on a specially designed track at the event venue itself. 

 

 

Hiroshi Masuoka became the second only 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. Mitsubishi Motors is the most successful make in Dakar Rally history, winning the “World’s Toughest Race” a record of 12 times.

 

Apart from the exciting high-speed rides, visitors can also expect to be entertained by nightly live concerts and performances by local artiste. Entertaining games and activities will also be provided for the whole family including street magic, mingling clown, face painting, as well as bouncing castles and sand art for the little ones. 

Mitsubishi Motors Malaysia’s current line-up of vehicles including the Triton variants, Pajero Sport GS, Pajero Sport GL and ASX compact crossover 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 daily to test drive any Mitsubishi Motors models and get exclusive Mitsubishi merchandise.

"The Mitsubishi Triton has won best in Category Autocar ASEAN Awards at least four times as well as New Straits Times/Maybank Car of the Year Awards four times. It is the only truck in Malaysia that can claim to have an entire range of award-winning variants.

The Triton full range consists of the 3.2-litre 4×4 Automatic, Triton 2.5-litre 4×4 Automatic and Manual, Triton 2.5-litre 4×4 Standard Manual and Triton Lite 2.5-litre 4×2 Manual.

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."