If there is one thing about Malaysian buyers, it is that they love body kits and they love special edition vehicles. The car makers are undoubtedly aware of this insatiable need, and they are of course more than happy to capitalize by offering option boxes for you to tick away thousands of your hard-earned for a set of skirts around your new ride.
Every once in a while, they also come up with special or limited editions of certain models slapped with decorative stripes and various look-fast bits at the cost of a few extra thousands on top of the purchase price. Despite not offering any tangible performance gains, these things tend to get snapped up and they get snapped up real fast.
The latest in this long line of blinged-up cars is the Mitsubishi Triton RA Edition, which is based on the 2.5-litre automatic model of the Triton and limited to just 500 units and offered at a price of RM103,980 inclusive of insurance in Peninsula Malaysia.
Powered by the same 134hp / 314Nm 2.5-litre commonrail direct injection engine as the standard Triton 2.5, the RA Edition comes with a range of Mitsubishi Ralliart accessories to justify its bigger price tag. A pick-up truck with racing stickers may seem absurd at first, but remember that the Triton has actually competed in the arena of motor sports, notably the AAM Malaysian 4×4 Rally Championship.
So, what are you getting out of your extra money? Stuff in the RA Edition goodie bag include a tonneau cover, bumper extender, a unique racing element body sticker, window visor, racing inspired interior with Ralliart embroidery logo on the seats, aluminium scuff plate, limited edition Triton RA carpet mat, Ralliart emblem, and a limited edition serial number plate on the centre console.
Every once in a while, they also come up with special or limited editions of certain models slapped with decorative stripes and various look-fast bits at the cost of a few extra thousands on top of the purchase price. Despite not offering any tangible performance gains, these things tend to get snapped up and they get snapped up real fast.
The latest in this long line of blinged-up cars is the Mitsubishi Triton RA Edition, which is based on the 2.5-litre automatic model of the Triton and limited to just 500 units and offered at a price of RM103,980 inclusive of insurance in Peninsula Malaysia.
Powered by the same 134hp / 314Nm 2.5-litre commonrail direct injection engine as the standard Triton 2.5, the RA Edition comes with a range of Mitsubishi Ralliart accessories to justify its bigger price tag. A pick-up truck with racing stickers may seem absurd at first, but remember that the Triton has actually competed in the arena of motor sports, notably the AAM Malaysian 4×4 Rally Championship.
So, what are you getting out of your extra money? Stuff in the RA Edition goodie bag include a tonneau cover, bumper extender, a unique racing element body sticker, window visor, racing inspired interior with Ralliart embroidery logo on the seats, aluminium scuff plate, limited edition Triton RA carpet mat, Ralliart emblem, and a limited edition serial number plate on the centre console.
Seats are finished in leather, and in-car entertainment is provided in the form of an LCD touchscreen system which features a built-in GPS navigation system and reverse camera. This adds on to the Triton's standard safety kit that includes ABS, EBD, anti-intrusion brake pedal, collapsible steering column, seat belt pre-tensioner and load limiters, and dual airbags.
Folks in Peninsula Malaysia can get their hands on the Triton RA Edition today, but those in East Malaysia will have to wait till 5 September 2011. The RA Edition is available in two colours - Black Mica and White Solid. Owners get to enjoy a 3-year/100,000 km warranty as well as Mitsubishi’s 2-Years free maintenance package.
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