The team heads off to Sagada during the dead of the night. Photo by Charles Custodio

Roaring up rocky mountain roads, the Mitsubishi vehicles hold steady against the rough terrain. Photo by Charles Custodio

Taking a breather from the long drive, the Top Gear Philippines and Mitsubishi Philippines team parks the Montero Sport GLS SE 4X4 and the Strada GLS Sport 4x4 to walk around and explore. Photo by Charles Custodio

Dangerous Curves Ahead: The Montero Sport GLS SE 4x4 and the Pajero DI-D take on the mountain’s twisted highway. Photo by Charles Custodio

With the cars' built-in altimeters it’s easy to figure out just how high up you are when your nose starts to bleed. Photo by Charles Custodio

Electric-blue skies and a large sign welcomes weary travelers to the Mountain Province. Photo by Charles Custodio

Did the adrenalin-pumping drive get your car all dirty? If so, then make yo’ mama clean the car – Mama nature, that is. Photo by Charles Custodio

Like a troupe of shellacked gladiators, the Mitsubishi vehicles advance towards the summit. Photo by Charles Custodio

Who knew that rice and vegetables could be so delicious? Photo by Charles Custodio

After a whole day (and night) of driving, there’s no better way to relax than to feast upon some local grub. Photo by Charles Custodio

Braving Sagada’s cold morning climate, the team drives up to Kiltepan’s Viewpoint to watch the dawn break over the mountainside. Photo by Charles Custodio

Spotted: A crew of wild mountain critters. Photo by Charles Custodio

The first golden rays bless the Pajero DI-D and the Montero Sport GLS SE 4x4. Photo by Charles Custodio

Driving the Pajero DI-D, art director Jaykee Evangelista blasts through the forest pathway. Photo by Charles Custodio

Hoping to look as cool as the Montero Sport GLS SE 4x4, the Strada GLS Sport 4x4 and the Pajero DI-D, members of the Top Gear Philippines and Mitsubishi Philippines team strike their best “angas” pose. Photo by Charles Custodio

Even when parked in front of a “chocolate lake,” Mitsubishi’s latest mega machines--the Montero Sport GLS SE 4x4, the Strada GLS Sport 4x4 and the Pajero DI-D--stand out. Photo by Charles Custodio

Ravenous after the early morning photo shoot, the team heads off in search of breakfast. Photo by Charles Custodio

Here's a sight you can't miss when you're in Sagada: hanging coffins. Photo by Charles Custodio

The team is still looking for "Waldo." (Where's Waldo, get it?) Photo by Charles Custodio

Jaykee, Paulo and Ray give their best Top Gear mating call. Needless to say, they went home alone. Photo by Charles Custodio

Tired and sweaty after the morning hike, the team chills out at the Bokong Waterfalls. Photo by Charles Custodio

The team inside "The Porn Cave." The group still refuses to discuss what's inside the dark and damp subterranean wonderland. Photo by Charles Custodio

Exhausted but happy from a long day of activity, the Top Gear crew retreats to the cozy cottages in St. Joseph’s Rest House. Photo by Charles Custodio

Diet? That word does not exist in the Top Gear Dictionary. Photo by Charles Custodio

The team plays a game of "statue" amidst a natural rock garden. Photo by Charles Custodio