8th PIMS: MMPC showcases Ralliart Strada, Montero Sport

Heating up the 8th Philippine International Motor Show (PIMS) is Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corporation (MMPC). The Japanese automotive brand earlier announced the revival of its motorsports sub-brand, Ralliart. Now, the leadership of its local arm brings two rally-inspired models to Philippine shores. 

During its presentation at 8th PIMS, MMPC unveiled a GLS (2WD AT) variant of the Mitsubishi Strada and a Mitsubishi Montero Sport Black Series model that wore Ralliart body kits.

Mitsubishi Thailand earlier released Ralliart-inspired models of the same nameplates although they were called Triton (Strada) and Pajero Sport (Montero Sport) “The Land of Smiles.”

The pickup truck donned a Ralliart front under garnish, Ralliart mud flaps, Ralliart side decals, a Ralliart bedliner, and Ralliart floor mats.

Meanwhile, the sport utility vehicle (SUV) is equipped with a Ralliart front under garnish, Ralliart rear under garnish, Ralliart mud flaps, and Ralliart side decals.

Carmudi Philippines was able to speak with one of MMPC’s representatives who were present on the show floor. We were told that only limited quantities of both the Strada GLS Ralliart and the Montero Sport Black Series Ralliart will be sold in the Philippines. 

The former is priced at P1.429 million while the latter has a price tag of P2.122 million. Both vehicles will be offered in Jet Black Mica and White Diamond (+P15,000).

Now, if only Mitsubishi would bring back the Lancer EVO III and have Jackie Chan present it. But I guess that’s a long shot.

Photos from Paulo Papa

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