PENANG: The Mitsubishi Red Peak Challenge, inspired by the automaker’s victory in the 2014 Pikes Peak International Hill Climb Challenge, is expected to arrive at the East Malaysian shores very soon.
Oda getting ready to experience the ride against the obstacles.
A Pajero Sport 4WD performing a reverse against the gigantic ‘Sky Ramp’.
Making its debut here last Saturday, visitors can witness Mitsubishi Triton pick-up, Pajero sport utility vehicle (SUV) and ASX Compact going through a wide range of obstacles installed on a massive truck.
According to Mitsubishi Motors Malaysia chief executive officer (CEO) Tetsuya Oda, the event will travel to several locations in Peninsular Malaysia first.
“For those in East Malaysia, no need to worry as Mitsubishi Motors Malaysia plans to bring this special showcase to them as well,” Oda said at the launch on Saturday.
Oda said Mitsubishi produced some of the world’s most exciting yet durable vehicles, where the likes of Triton and ASX came with the most advanced 4WD control system able to handle any terrain.
“The Red Peak Challenge obstacle truck presents different 4WD challenge to our models. Apart from the roller ramp, side traverse and uneven ramp test, the most spectacular challenge is definitely the giant ‘Sky Ramp’ – a 45-degree, 25-feet incline that points up to the sky.
“This extreme obstacle will surely put both man and machine to the test,” said Oda.
The fully-electric MiEV Evolution 3 4WD race car on June won the 2014 Pikes International Hill Climb Challenge in the electric category.
The same automobile also commanded the second and third overall places, beating many of its more powerful petrol-powered counterparts.
Mitsubishi Red Peak Challenge will move on to Tesco Extra Mutiara Damansara, Selangor on Sept 6-7, Plaza Angsana Car Park A in Johor Bahru (Sept 13-14) and the outdoor car park of Stadium Kota Bahru, Kelantan (Sept 26-27).