Mazda, Mitsubishi post first-half loss

Although the global car market is beginning to show signs of recovery, some manufacturers are still suffering the effects of the Global Economic Downturn.
Two such companies are Japanese manufacturers Mazda and Mitsubishi, both posting half-year net losses over night.
As Japan’s fourth and fifth largest manufacturers respectively, the pair cited falling sales and the strong value [...]

Mitsubishi Compact Crossover sketch released

Mitsubishi Motors has today announced the pending introduction of an all-new on-road Compact Crossover which will arrive in Japan by early 2010.

Derived from the Concept-cX City Compact Crossover which was first unveiled in 2007 at the Frankfurt Motor Show, the new model is the latest iteration to emerge from Mitsubishi’s mid-size global platform.
This new model [...]

Mitsubishi stand at Tokyo Motor Show

Mitsubishi’s presence at the 2009 Tokyo Motor Show was highlighted by two concept cars that embody the company’s approach to the EV and that point to the direction the company will be following.

The Concept PX-MiEV is powered by Mitsubishi’s plug-in hybrid system, incorporating a petrol engine which both powers the electric motors when charge is [...]

2010 Mitsubishi Evolution X gets minor updates

Mitsubishi has made a few subtle changes to its 2010 model year Evolution X for the Japanese market.

Already a highly potent machine, the revisions are only minor and includes lighter materials and a new colour display for the instrument cluster.
Outside, the sideskirts have been pumped slightly while the front bumper – which looks identical – [...]

Mitsubishi i MiEV wins UK Electric Vehicle of the Year

The all-electric Mitsubishi i MiEV, as driven by CarAdvice earlier this year, has scooped the UK’s Electric Vehicle of the Year at the GreenFleet awards ceremony.

The i MiEV was praised for its four seat practicality, range and charge time. It also scored highly for the simplicity with which it could be used, thanks to the [...]

2010 Mitsubishi Triton utility specifications

Mitsubishi Australia has today announced the arrival of its 2010 Triton utility line-up.

The 2010 Triton range offers a new engine, generous safety features included as standard, a greater towing capacity and an extended tray.
The most important inclusion is the availability of a new high-powered turbo-diesel engine on four-wheel-drive variants which deliver the highest output and [...]

2009 People Mover Comparison

Honda Odyssey vs. Hyundai iMax Shuttle vs. Kia Grand Carnival vs. Mitsubishi Grandis vs. Toyota Tarago

Models Tested:

2009 Honda Odyssey; 2.4-litre, four-cylinder, petrol; five-speed automatic; wagon – $43,990*
2009 Hyundai iMax Shuttle; 2.5-litre, four-cylinder, diesel; four-speed automatic; wagon – $42,490*
2009 Kia Grand Carnival; 2.9-litre, four-cylinder, diesel; five-speed automatic; wagon – $41,990*
2009 Mitsubishi Grandis VRX; 2.4-litre, four-cylinder, petrol; [...]

2011 Mitsubishi Crossover spy pics

Here are the very first spy-shots of an all-new Mitsubishi Crossover, likely to hit showrooms early 2011.

What our spies shot in Switzerland today looks very much like a shrunk Qashqai-like Crossover – a class of cars that’s very popular nowadays and might replace the thirsty SUVs within the coming few years.
Nissan’s Qashqai is the makes [...]

Mitsubishi to show PX-MiEV, i-MiEV Cargo at Tokyo Motor Show

Mitsubishi will be showing a total of 16 cars at this month’s Tokyo Motor Show including two EV (electric vehicle) concept cars: the i-MiEV Cargo and PX-MiEV.
Under the theme of “The EV: Its dawn and future”, the two cars will feature Mitsubishi’s i-MiEV new-generation electric vehicle technology. Mitsubishi is currently accepting pre-orders for the [...]

Mitsubishi Pajero Platinum Edition

Despite the tough times in August over 400 Australian took home a Mitsubishi Pajero, giving the Japanese medium sized SUV a 7.3% share of the market. Currently the Pajero sits behind the Ford Territory, Holden Captiva, Toyota Kluger and Prado. To give buyers more reason to pick a Pajero, Mitsubishi Motors Australia Limited (MMAL) has [...]

Mitsubishi Grandis Review & Road Test

Need decent, practical and comfortable family motoring? Grandis could be just the ticket
Model Tested:

2009 Mitsubishi Grandis VRX; 2.4-litre, four-cylinder, petrol; four-speed automatic; wagon – $44,950*

Options:

Metallic Paint $NCO (Fitted – Cool Silver)

Good looks; accommodation of all seven seats; quiet & versatile cabin
No ESC; dull four-speed automatic; vague steering; ageing feature list
CarAdvice Rating:
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