MUSCAT : Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (hereafter, Mitsubishi Motors) announced that Team Mitsubishi Ralliart has won first place in the Asia Cross Country Rally (AXCR) 2025, held in Thailand from August 8 to 16. The team competed with the L200 pickup truck (T1 specification, modified cross-country vehicle), covering a total distance of 2,316.32 kilometers (km), including 1,002.95 km of Special Stages (SS)2.
In the overall standings, Chayapon Yotha secured first place with a total time of 16 hours, 15 minutes, and 12 seconds; Katsuhiko Taguchi finished in fifth place; and Kazuto Koide placed 22nd overall. The team also earned the Team Award – given to teams with three or more finishers based on the combined time of their top two vehicles – for the second time, and the first in two years.
Hiroshi Masuoka, Team Director, said, “Winning was our top priority this year, and I am thrilled we achieved it while showcasing the strength and spirit of Mitsubishi Motors. Securing the team award is a testament to the collective effort and determination of everyone at Team Mitsubishi Ralliart. By refining the L200’s core strengths – its stability on high-speed stages and agility on winding roads – we gained a competitive edge over rivals with larger-displacement engines. Looking ahead to next year, we will continue to enhance the vehicle to further boost our competitiveness.”
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Chayapon Yotha, Driver of Car #112, added, “I am truly happy to have claimed overall victory once again, thanks to the entire team playing their part perfectly and delivering a flawless vehicle. This year’s rally was extremely demanding, with rocky sections, mud, and slippery terrain. Yet, the L200’s durability and exceptional handling allowed me to stay in control through high-speed corners and technical muddy stretches, achieving top-tier performance. I will be back next year to defend the championship.”
For more information on the Mitsubishi L200 and the full range of Mitsubishi vehicles, call or WhatsApp 24500500, or visit your nearest Mitsubishi showroom in Athaiba, Mabelah, Barka, Sohar, Nizwa, Ibri, Sur, Bu Ali and Salalah.
