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2010 Mitsubishi ASX breaks cover
Posted by: | CommentsMitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) will premiere its ASX all-new compact crossover from Tuesday March 2, 2010 to Sunday March 14, 2010 at the 80th Geneva International Motor Show held at the Geneva Palexpo in Switzerland.
The ASX is the European-spec version of the Japanese RVR, which is slated to go on sale in Japan from February 2010. MMC’s new compact crossover will seat 5 and will be sequentially introduced in European countries from late spring 2010, aimed at expanding MMC’s passenger car footprint in the region, following in the footsteps of the larger and recently redesigned Outlander mid-size crossover.
Amongst other available powertrains, the European-spec version will be fitted with an all-new Euro 5-compliant 1.8L turbocharged direct-injection diesel engine jointly developed by MMC and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. and will feature “Automatic Stop & Go” technology. Together with a 6-speed manual transmission, this combination will provide high environmental efficiency.
2010 Mitsubishi RVR breaks cover
Posted by: | CommentsMitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) has decided to name its all-new compact crossover the RVR. This all-new compact crossover is planned for sequential release globally, and will be first released in Japan next spring.
The all-new RVR is a compact crossover that provides high environmental efficiency and has a compact body while providing ample utility space and high performance.
The RVR will be fitted with an all-new 1.8L MIVEC petrol engine, and will be approximately 4.3 meters in length, featuring high fuel efficiency via its lightweight compact body. With the RVR, MMC expands its crossover lineup, which already includes the full-size Pajero, and the mid-size Outlander.
This new compact crossover will be released globally, including North America, Europe, and Asian regions including China.
2010 Mitsubishi i-MiEV Police Car UK breaks cover
Posted by: | CommentsThe all-electric Mitsubishi i MiEV city car has joined the UK Police Forces. Showcased at the National Police Show in September, the i MiEV in full police livery has a range of 100 miles and a top speed of 81mph, which is ideal for urban policing. The Police i MiEV can carry four adult passengers and full police equipment.
Managing Director, Lance Bradley, commented: “The i MiEVs have been in the UK on trial for almost a year now and we are delighted that Police Forces in the UK are able to see that the future of zero emissions driving requires no compromise.”
The first Police i MiEV will hit the city streets in December 2009, with West Midlands Police being the first force to run the vehicle in full operational use.
2009 Mitsubishi Outlander Range UK
Posted by: | CommentsMitsubishi Motors are pleased to announce the arrival of two new variants to their versatile Outlander range; the Outlander 2.0 DI-D SE and GSE, keeping in line with Mitsubishi Motors UK’s benchmark of high level standard specification at aggressive pricing.
Developed with the active family in mind Mitsubishi Motors’ Outlander has distinctive styling and combines estate car versatility, safety orientated all-wheel drive stability and athletic off road dynamics with class leading green credentials.
The Mitsubishi Outlander SE is outstanding value for money with a comprehensive list of specification including; 18” alloys, Bluetooth, cruise control, privacy glass, side & curtain airbags and a third row of seats, to name but a few, for just £19,999. For those who want a little bit more luxury the GSE has all of the above, with the addition of leather seats and a rear ceiling mounted DVD player, for a small additional cost of £1,500.
As with the current Outlander range the Outlander 2.0 DI-D SE and GSE qualify for service intervals of 12,500miles/12 months, 3-year unlimited mileage warranty, 3-year pan European breakdown and recovery service, and 12-year anti-corrosion perforation warranty. Mitsubishi Motors offer their own Mitsubishi Service Plan (MSP) which covers the first 3 years/37,500miles servicing for just £295.
As with the full Mitsubishi Motors range, both cars come with a full range of competitive finance offers available. There is something to suit every pocket from 50% deposit with 0% APR over 12 months to 10% deposit at 7.9% APR over 60 months.
2010 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback Coming U.S.
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Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback
Mitsubishi Motors North America today confirmed that the versatile all-new five-door Lancer Sportback will arrive in U.S. dealerships this summer for the 2010 model year. The Sportback will meld high performance and progressive design with an extra dose of utility to feed the most active lifestyles. The newest member of the multiple award-winning Lancer family is part of Mitsubishi`s refocused efforts to introduce new models designed to meet evolving consumer demands. MSRP will be announced nearer to its summer on-sale date.
“American consumers are increasingly asking for fun, attractive, yet practical cars that complement their active and individual lifestyles,” said Dan Kuhnert, executive vice president of sales and marketing for Mitsubishi Motors North America. “The Lancer Sportback answers those calls with a heady mix of performance, aggressive styling and the bonus of greatly increased utility, and will be available in two versions - the economical GTS and high-performance Ralliart. The five-door platform has considerable upside potential in the domestic market.”
Mitsubishi designers created a dynamic new shape for the Sportback that is instantly recognizable as a Lancer from the front, with its signature “jet fighter” grille, while being completely fresh from the C-pillar rearward. The key element is a sleekly sloping rear door with integrated “roof wing” that creates a visually distinctive shape while making the Lancer significantly more versatile. The door extends down to the rear bumper to make loading cumbersome objects like surfboards, camping gear and bicycles as easy as possible.
The Sportback`s overall length is just slightly longer than the Lancer four-door sedan, yet it gains substantial cargo-carrying flexibility-especially when the 60:40-split rear seats are folded flat. One-touch auto-folding rear seats make the newfound space almost effortless to configure. To add still more volume, the rear cargo-area floor of the GTS version can be cleverly lowered three inches, yielding 52.7 cubic ft. maximum cargo space. The roof will also conveniently accommodate a plug-in Thule® Sport Rack for additional flexibility.
The Sportback`s basic architecture, technical features and most optional equipment is shared with the Lancer sedan, a winner of several awards, including:
J.D. Power and Associates` 2008 Navigation Usage and Satisfaction Study, naming the touch-screen interface system an industry-leader and the first non-premium brand to ever capture the award
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Rating
IIHS Top Safety Pick
CNET Editors` Choice (Lancer Evolution)
MSN Top-10 New Cars
Sportback GTS models feature Mitsubishi`s efficient 2.4-liter engine with 168 horsepower and 167 pound-feet of torque, mated to either a five-speed manual or six-speed CVT automatic transmission.
The Sportback Ralliart is powered by a 2.0-liter MIVEC turbocharged engine that pumps out 237 horsepower and 253 lb.-ft. of torque. All-Wheel Control (AWC) with Active Center Differential (ACD) is standard, as is the quick-shifting six-speed Twin Clutch-Sportronic® Shift Transmission (TC-SST) that it shares with the Lancer Evolution. Both the CVT and Twin-Clutch transmissions include magnesium-alloy paddle shifters.
Premium interior features like those found on the Lancer sedans are also part of the Sportback`s resume. Key components in the Ralliart version include a standard 140-watt CD/MP3 audio system with six speakers or an available 710-watt Rockford-Fosgate Premium Sound System, in-dash CD changer with MP3 capability, plus Sirius Satellite Radio. A hard disc-drive navigation system with Mitsubishi`s exclusive Diamond Lane Guidance to provide route guidance is optional, as are Recaro sport seats that provide optimal support for the driver and front passenger.
The Lancer Sportback also formed the basis for Mitsubishi`s 2009 Dakar Rally effort earlier this year. The Dakar is the most grueling rally race in the world and Mitsubishi vehicles have won the event 12 times since their first attempt in 1983.
As an important test bed for future technology, the Racing Lancers used at the Dakar reflected Mitsubishi`s ongoing efforts to minimize the automobile`s environmental footprint with such features as clean diesel power, bio-fuel capability and plant-based “green plastic” body components.
Mitsubishi i MiEV SPORT AIR Concept Official Revealed
Posted by: | CommentsWhilst the idea of an electric sports car is not new1, not much thought has been given by mainstream manufacturers to the proposition of a proper sports car as an electric vehicle (EV)… until now.
Blending its sporting heritage with leading expertise in the development of the EV, Mitsubishi Motors is providing a clear new look on the world, in more ways than one. The clear removable top of the i MiEV SPORT ‘AIR’ will be premiered at the forthcoming 2009 Geneva Motor Show.
Taking a step beyond being merely ‘green’, this all-electric zero CO2 emission sports concept builds upon the fundamentals of the EV by marrying:
the powerful acceleration and high torque inherent to electric motors,
the safe driving dynamics that stem from i MiEV’s lithium-ion battery pack located within its long wheelbase and the low centre of gravity.
The i MiEV SPORT ‘AIR’ is a new-age “pocket rocket” and signals the direction in which the Mitsubishi sports EV may take in the future.
Police Mitsubishi Lancer Evo X UK
Posted by: | CommentsThe new Police specification Evolution X has arrived with South Yorkshire Police to the great delight of its drivers, and the chagrin of local villains. The new car will be used alongside the ever present Evolution VIII and IX in the Road Crime Unit where proactive road policing is the mission and officers will be driving the new car in cases involving drug dealers and car thieves. “The Evo X was the car of choice because of its excellent pursuit capabilities and the fact that so much time and effort has been put into maximising performance whilst minimising the risk of accidents” Inspector Slack explained.
The Hunted Will Give Up
The new member of the team will be used on the same missions and at the same time as its previous-generation siblings, creating such a strong visual impact that the vehicle being pursued will often simply give up the chase and pull over, knowing they won’t be able to out-run the RCU. What is more, the Police Evolutions ‘hunt’ in packs of three, which, Inspector Slack explained is often enough of a deterrent that high-speed chases are avoided.
Evo X Has The Latest Software and Hardware
Not only will the new Evolution X be one of the most capable performing cars, it will also be fitted with the latest Police hardware and software combinations. The onboard Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) system allows officers to check who the vehicle is registered to and if there is anything remotely suspicious about the vehicle.
