Mitsubishi revives Ralliart performance arm with Triton, Pajero Sport editions

Mitsubishi has revived its 'Ralliart' performance nameplate – but, for now at least, cars with the badging don't include a single performance upgrade.

The iconic nameplate first appeared as the Japanese manufacturer’s factory-backed motorsport team in the mid-1980s, however eventually made it onto road-going performance models.

In 2010 the branding was retired, however – as previously reported by Drive – Mitsubishi is now looking to revive Ralliart as a sporty sub-brand to take on Hyundai's N, Toyota's Gazoo Racing and Volkswagen's R divisions.

For now the Ralliart branding is limited to sports-themed variants of the Triton ute and Pajero Sport SUV sold in Thailand – pitched as rivals to Toyota GR Sport models, including the HiLux – and Ralliart-badged vehicles do not pick up a power increase.

Instead, the vehicles are equipped with a sticker pack, trim highlights, and red mudflaps.

Drive has contacted a spokesperson for Mitsubishi in Australia for comment on the possibility of local deliveries. This story will be updated if more information becomes available.