2004
The Paladin represented Chinese domestic vehicles in the 26th Dakar Rally, completing the race and securing 57th place overall. It was hailed by the sports and automotive industries as a historic breakthrough for China’s automotive sector on the global stage.
2005
The Paladin participated in the 27th Dakar Rally, completing the race and achieving 19th place overall.
2006
The Nissan Rich pickup truck accompanied the Paladin in the 28th Dakar Rally, finishing 19th overall, creating a record of three consecutive years of participation, completion, and continuous improvement in team performance.