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Team Mitsubishi Ralliart wins 2026 AXCR

Overview

Team Mitsubishi Ralliart has secured overall victory at the 2026 Asia Cross Country Rally (AXCR) in Thailand. On the final leg of the competition held on August 15, Katsuhiko Taguchi and Takahiro Yasui maintained their narrow lead to finish just 2 minutes and 25 seconds ahead of their closest rival.

This win marks a historic achievement as the first overall victory by a Japanese pair in the history of the AXCR. It also allows Team Mitsubishi Ralliart to successfully defend its title, marking two consecutive wins for the team. All three Mitsubishi Triton vehicles entered in the rally successfully completed the course. Taguchi attributed the team’s success to the reliability and improved handling of the Triton vehicle.

Entities

Katsuhiko Taguchi · Toyota Gazoo Racing Thailand · Team Mitsubishi Ralliart · Asia Cross Country Rally · Mitsubishi Triton

Timeline

  1. 4 days ago

    [SPORTS] 6 sources
    Team Mitsubishi Ralliart wins AXCR 2026 with historic Japanese victory

    Katsuhiko Taguchi and Takahiro Yasui made history as the first Japanese pair to win the Asia Cross Country Rally 2026, securing a consecutive title for Team Mitsubishi Ralliart.

  2. 7 days ago

    [SPORTS] 4 sources
    Katsuhiko Taguchi maintains overall lead in AXCR 2026

    Katsuhiko Taguchi of Team Mitsubishi Rally Art maintains the overall lead in the 2026 Asia Cross Country Rally heading into the final stage, holding a 5-minute lead over competitors.

  3. 10 days ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Asia Cross Country Rally 2026 begins in Thailand

    The 2026 Asia Cross Country Rally began in Thailand, with Mitsubishi Ralliart's Katsuhiko Taguchi securing 3rd place on the first day of the 2,000km race.

  4. 12 days ago

    [SPORTS] 4 sources
    Mitsubishi Motors and Dunlop Gear Up for 2026 Asia Cross Country Rally in Thailand

    Mitsubishi Motors' Team Mitsubishi Ralliart will contest the 2026 Asia Cross Country Rally in Thailand with three Triton pickups, while Dunlop will equip Toyota Gazoo Racing Thailand and Team TEIN with its GRAN

Sources

as-web.jp · bestcarweb.jp · car.watch.impress.co.jp · dataprotection.technology · japanindustrynews.com · japannews24.com · motorcars.jp · news.webike.net · rallyplus.net · sportiva.shueisha.co.jp · tokyo-sports.co.jp · veteran.ch · west-mitsubishi-motor-sales.com

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