Mitsubishi Strada Athlete - Full details

Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corporation (MMPC) bolsters it Strada lineup with the all-new Mitsubishi Strada Athlete. The recently-launched variant of the Japanese car manufacturer's light-duty truck offers a sportier look coupled with a slew of exterior and interior fixtures centered around luxury and utility. Doing away with the sophisticated chrome-laden look, the all-new Mitsubishi Strada Athlete dons blacked-out features from the graphically pleasing decals to its eye-catching blacked-out grille.

Endowed with a host of MMPC’s top-tier upgrade parts, the Athlete is set and equipped to compete against similar blacked top-spec variants in the likes of the Ford FX4 and the Toyota Hilux Conquest that are chock-full of similar blacked-out appearance upgrade packages. At the time of writing, the Mitsubishi Strada Athlete is locally offered in two variants.

Mitsubishi Strada Athlete 2WD AT	P1,443,000
Mitsubishi Strada Athlete 4WD AT	P1,760,000

Here’s a quick comparison of the Mitsubishi Strada Athlete as it stands toe-to-toe against similarly priced pickup trucks.

Mitsubishi Strada Athlete 2WD AT	P1,443,000
Ford FX4 4X2 AT	P1,316,000

 

Mitsubishi Strada Athlete 4WD AT	P1,760,000
Toyota Hilux Conquest 4X4 AT	P1,808,000

The Mitsubishi Strada Athlete boasts head-turning dynamic styling and a relatively capable powerplant to match.

Here's a quick look at the engine specs -

Specs	Mitsubishi Strada Athlete 2WD	Mitsubishi Strada Athlete 4WD
Engine	(4N15) 2.4 In-Line 4 16 Valve Clean Diesel with MIVEC & VGT
Displacement	2442 cc
Max Power	178 hp / 3,500 rpm
Max Torque	430 Nm / 2,500 rpm
Transmission	Automatic	Super Select 4WD
Fuel Capacity	75L

 

Exterior

Like a proper off-road vehicle, MMPC gifted the Strada Athlete with a full suite of exterior upgrades including a black front skid plate, black-dynamic shield II radiator front grille, a front bumper with black-painted garnish, black exterior door handles, blacked-out door sash, black tailgate grip, a rear bumper with black-painted garnish, black-painted steel sports bar, and a black engine undercover.

It’s also outfitted with LED headlamps with LED-type daytime running lights at the front and a pair of LED-type rear combination lamps with door-mirror integrated side turning lamps at the side. Definitely not your father’s old pickup truck, the Mitsubishi Strada Athlete offers the perfect blend of utility and badassery.

Here’s a quick look at its overall dimensions -

Length	5,300mm
Width	1,815mm
Height	1,795mm
Wheelbase	3,000mm
Ground Clearance	220mm

Interior

You’ll also find no shortage of black (and orange) trims as you’ll be greeted by the cabin’s two-tone interior finish. The seats are covered in black and orange leather finished with the stitching of the same warm orange undertone to remind you that you’re not just driving any Mitsubishi Strada. Likewise, the gear knob, the gear shift panel, the door trims, and the parking brake lever is draped in leather with orange stitching.

At the center and within arm’s reach is a multi-information display monitor. Other interior amenities include a rear center armrest, power windows, power door locks, a slew of cupholders, smartphone trays both front and back, removable ashtrays, scuff plates, as well as standard and secondary floor mats.

As expected from a lifestyle/duty pickup truck, the Mitsubishi Strada Athlete boasts a roomy cabin allowing driver and passengers to enjoy comfortable city driving and a likewise convenient ride when you hit unpaved roads. The dual-zone automatic climate control system also helps in maintaining proper cabin temperature amidst humid rain or scorching heat.

Safety

Outfitted with the standard safety feature loadout, the Mitsubishi Strada Athlete offers comprehensive seatbelt and airbag protection. You'll also find top-tier safety features like active stability and traction control, hill start assist, trailer stability assist, hill descent control, forward collision mitigation system, ultrasonic mis-acceleration mitigation system, and blind-spot warning system.
With the Mitsubishi Strada Athlete, you’ll no longer have to rely just on your God-given driving skills but you’ll also have Mitsubishi's advanced driving technology to help back you up.

Competitors

The Mitsubishi Strada Athlete faces tough competition as both its 2WD and 4WD variants are met by two respected brands in the local automotive landscape. The FX4 from Ford’s iconic Ranger nameplate and Toyota’s ever-reliable Hilux Conquest will give the Mitsubishi Strada Athlete a run for its money.

Nevertheless, the all-new Athlete offers the perfect marriage of swagger and power and will make the competition a little tougher.

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