In a special offer, Mitsu New Zealand announced that it will offer a free goat with every Mitsubishi Triton sold before August. The company says this initiative aims to support the local productivity.



Peter Wilkins, MMNZ general manager, says Mitsubishi Triton cars are like goats... "hardy, versatile units"... Regarding the current flu global problem, Mr. Wilkins assures us there is no such thing as Goat Flu.



We don't know if Mitsubishi's offer is meant to be funny or not, but the official press release (available after the jump) is simply hilarious. Here's an idea: they could have named it the Mitsubishi Triton Goat Edition.

Mitsubishi Press Release:



In a drive to help the rural community stave off the recession, Mitsubishi Motors is supporting primary productivity by offering a free goat with every new Triton sold before August.



“We firmly believe that New Zealand’s recovery is in the hands of the rural sector and they’re the people who are buying our utes,” said MMNZ general manager of sales and marketing

Peter Wilkins. “Goats, like our Tritons, are hardy, versatile units, which will integrate directly into existing farm operations”.



“Goats improve farm productivity by providing an environmentally friendly defence against noxious weeds and they’re a lot cheaper than toxic sprays”.



“Goats also provide export commodities that can help improve our balance of payments. They grow a fine micron fleece, much like the renowned Merino, which can be used to produce high-quality garments. Goat’s milk provides a nutritious

alternative for the growing number of lactose intolerant people and while goat meat is seldom featured in Western restaurants, developing countries consume vast quantities,” said Mr Wilkins.



“And, most importantly, there is no such thing as Goat Flu – so no threat to tourism. It’s hard to see a downside,” he added.



“At MMNZ, we are aware that three years of drought has severely depleted sheep and beef

populations, so what better time to ‘float the goat’?” said Mr Wilkins. “We’ll supply a free goat with every Triton sold before August and do our bit to loosen the grip of the recession”.



“On the off chance that the purchaser already has enough goats or feels that goat herding is better left to those in drier climes, we’ll supply a ‘no goat package’ consisting of a five-year/100,000km extended warranty, five free WOF inspections, 5,000km road user charges, five years of roadside assistance and $500 of genuine or approved Triton accessories,” Mr Wilkins said.