Girl drifter Leona Chin picks up a Triton

By CARSIFU | 30 June 2016


KUALA LUMPUR: Leona Chin has become a proud owner of a fifth generation Mitsubishi Triton VGT Adventure - cloaked in Shadow Black.

The range-topping Triton VGT Adventure is one of five variants available and is imported from Thailand while costing RM122,488 (on-the-road with GST without insurance), which includes a three factory warranty or 100,000km (whichever comes first) and a two-year Free Maintenance package.
Under the hood lies a 2.5-litre turbodiesel engine with a Variable Geometry Turbo (VGT) providing 178hp and 400Nm of torque and gets mated to a five-speed automatic transmission with paddle-shifters, sport mode, Easy Select 4WD-system and a Hybrid LSD system.

Features include push-start button with keyless entry, Xenon HID headlights with integrated daytime running lights, tilt and telescopic steering wheel, touchscreen audio system, reverse camera, automatic headlights and wipers as well as dual-zone climate controls.

In terms of safety, there's two airbags, a collapsible steering column, anti-intrusion brake pedal and anti-lock braking system with electronic brake-force distribution.

CEO of MMM, Mr Yang Won-Chul handing over the all-new Triton VGT to Leona Chin
Yang (right) with Chin and her new Triton VGT Adventure


“What I like about the Triton is that it gives me the balance of power, sportiness and works as a practical utility truck. I will be using the Triton to carry my racing equipment’s such as the jack stand, my toolbox, tyres and canopies when I go for a trial run in our local circuit. Besides that the Triton will also be used for makan-makan (food) trips with my mum!” said Leona.

Leona ventured into motorsports at a sprite age of 20 and was quickly associated with the title ‘girl drifter’ after starting the sport as a hobby, before venturing into circuit and endurance racing.

She currently races in the ‘Clio Cup China Series’ where it provides a platform to share racing passion and culture for car owners and fans formed by Formula Racing Development (FRD) Motorsports.

“Since 1978, over four million Tritons have been sold worldwide. With our unmatched Dakar Rally heritage and reputation for toughness, reliability and performance, we are happy to know that a Malaysian professional drifter such as Leona recognizes the performance and strength of the Triton and is now an owner of the fifth generation Mitsubishi Triton VGT Adventure,” said MMM chief executive officer Yang Won-Chul.

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