Mitsubishi Pajero Sport debuts in Nigeria

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The all new Mitsubishi Pajero Sport has formerly settled in Nigeria courtesy Massilia Motors, sole distributor of Mitsubishi vehicles in Nigeria.

    Massilia Motors, a joint venture of CFAO and Kewalram Chanrai Group boast of seasoned personnel and strong after-sales network nationwide.

   With chains of distributors and after-sales outlets strategically positioned across the country, the new Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV) is expected to compound ongoing competition in the segment.

  Unveiling the Pajero Sport on Thursdsy in Lagos, representatives of Massilia Motors explained that the new SUV is fortified with modern innovations such Hill Start Assist (HSA), 8-Speed transmission, sophisticated new safety features, 3.0 liter engine among others.

  For now, the company’s target is to sell between seven to ten cars in a month.

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   Making reference to challenges confronting the nation’s economy and especially the sector, Deputy Managing Director, Mr Kunle Jaiyesimi said: “We are very optimistic that Nigeria is getting out of recession”.

 He also disclosed that the company has deployed resources to strengthen its after-sales support nationwide.

  Already, the company has commenced trainning of some after-sales personnel within and outside the country while efforts are underway to engage more stakeholders.

  General Manager in charge of sales and marketing, Navin Chander, who spoke on sundry issues relating to the new SUV capabilities said: “Active safety and traction control independently regulates braking force to the wheel during cornering to help maintain excellent vehicle stability when needed”.

  It also optimise traction to prevent loss of torque whenever wheel spin is detected by controlling engine output and appling brake force to the spinning wheels, among others.

 The new Pajero Sport also gave a good account of it stewardship  during a test drive immediately after the unveiling ceremony.

  Also accompanied by Funmi Abiola, Marketing Manager, Dominique Beguin, GM, Aftersales and Sunil Mohta, GM, Finance, among others, Jaiyesimi said the new SUV and other produtcs from the Mitsubishi stable are available nationwide.

  Photo Caption: L-R:  Mr Kunle Jaiyesimi, Deputy Managing Director; Navin Chander, GM, Sales and Marketing and Funmi Abiola, Marketing Manager all of Massilia Motors during the launch of the New Mitsubishi Pajero sport  in Lagos on Thursday
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