Mitsubishi Outlander gets aggressive new look

Mitsubishi’s 2010 Model Year Outlander has hit the showrooms with aggressive new styling, a more advanced drivetrain and upgraded features.

Outlander now features Mitsubishi’s trademark “jet fighter” grille, and a host of new comfort, convenience and safety appointments.
Improvements to the Outlander’s engineering include the addition of Hill Start Control to automatic transmission models and Super All [...]

Peugeot-Citroen to sell Mitsubishi i-MiEV

Japan’s Mitsubishi Motor Corporation has formally signed an agreement, confirming a previously announced tie-up, to build electric cars in co-operation with France’s Peugeot-Citroen.

The car, which will be based on the Mitsubishi i-MiEV that was launched in Japan in June, will be sold by Peugeot-Citroen .
Peugeot has revealed its version will be called iON and wil [...]

Mitsubishi to launch i-MiEV in Australia

Japanese importer Mitsubishi plans to have its electric vehicle, the i-MiEV, on sale in Australia by late this year or very early in 2010, according to Mitsubishi Motors Australia Limited CEO Rob McEniry.

Mr McEniry told a media briefing in Melbourne today that the i-MiEV, which has already passed through the Australian Design Rules (ADR) certification [...]

Mitsubishi to launch new Challenger, upgrade Triton

Mitsubishi will bring forward the launch of the medium SUV Challenger and has “pre-launched” its 2010 update of the Triton utility as a result of the government tax incentives that have driven the sales of vehicle, especially those with a commercial application, well ahead of expectations.

The Japanese importer’s CEO, Rob McEniry, today said that the [...]

Mitsubishi i-MiEV goes into production

Mitsubishi Motors Corporation has chosen today, World Environment Day, to unveil the production version of the i-MiEV new-generation electric vehicle (EV), describing it as “the pioneer that will open the door to the next 100 years of our automobile society.”

The i-MiEV will go on sale on the Japanese market in late July of this year, [...]

2009 Mitsubishi Pajero Review & Road Test

2009 Mitsubishi Pajero VRX DI-D Review & Road Test

Versatile, strong, capable… but oh so average.
Model Tested:

2009 Mitsubishi NT Pajero VR-X; 3.2-litre, turbo-diesel; five-speed automatic; wagon – $67,990 (RRP)

Options:

Metallic paint $495 (fitted – Cool Silver); satellite navigation & rear view camera $2500 (Fitted)

Torquey, economical engine; towing capacity; roomy cabin
Mismatched interior plastics; engine noise; numb [...]

Australia prepares for electric vehicles

The peak body representing manufacturers and importers of new vehicles, the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI), has taken steps to prepare for the introduction of plug-in electric and electric-hybrid vehicles into the Australian market.

Mitsubishi has already gained government approval under the Australian Design Rules (ADR) for it to register the MiEV electric vehicle in [...]

Mitsubishi recalls Lancer/Outlander

Mitsubishi Motors Australia is to recall more than 20,000 Lancer and Outlander vehicles to repair a potential brake problem.

There have been no reported incidents of the problem within Australia and the national recall is precautionary.

Mitsubishi Outlander GT evokes Evo

Japanese carmaker Mitsubishi says that building on the success of its Outlander soft-roader, Mitsubishi Motors North America today conducted the world debut of a distinctive new model that takes the compact SUV to another new level of performance and sportiness – the Mitsubishi Outlander GT Prototype.

The all-new design study is the centre piece of the [...]

2009 Mitsubishi i MiEV First Steer

2009 Mitsubishi i MiEV First Steer Review

Is this the face of future motoring? Mitsubishi Motors in Australia certainly believes it is the direction we will all be heading, especially as far as city commuting goes.

To enforce that point it has just obtained full Australian Design Rule (ADR) certification for this car, the electric powered i [...]

Mitsubishi shows two EVs at Geneva

Mitsubishi Motors Corporation today gave two models their global debut at the 79th Geneva International Motor Show that began today at the Geneva Palexpo exhibition and conference complex.

The i MiEV1 SPORT AIR concept model gives material shape to MMC’s “Drive@earth” global tag-line.
The prototype i MiEV concept, meanwhile, is a precursor to the electric vehicle the [...]

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