Mitsubishi Shift the Production to US
Despite of posting a 3% increase in sales year after year in 2010, Mitsubishi is struggling in the United States. The infinite majority of the products in the automaker's portfolio are slow-sellers, with only the Lancer and Outlander families gaining much in the way of high admiration from both the media and consumers alike. Still, Mitsubishi has plans to soldier on, and a details from Automotive reports states that the Japanese automaker is looking to transfer manufacture of some of its sedans and crossovers to the United States within the next two years. At present the automaker's plant in Normal, Illinois builds the Galant, Endeavor and Eclipse, but these vehicles are scheduled to be phased out by 2013. Moving forward, Mitsubishi's new family of vehicles based on the platform that underpins the Lancer, Outlander and Outlander Sport, vehicles that are currently built in Japan, will be assembled in Illinois. Currently, Mitsubishi has not cited any plans to create replacements for any of the outgoing models currently built here in America.
Mitsubishi to Unleash New Small Car Concept in Geneva
Mitsubishi will give the global premiere of the Mitsubishi Global Small vehicle at the 81st Geneva International Motor Show in March 2011. The Mitsubishi Concept Global Small is the concept model of the compact passenger vehicle which is planned for production in March of 2012 at the MMC’s new 3rd factory in Thailand. The features of the Mitsubishi Concept Global Small comprise fine manoeuvrability and easy operation, inherent features of a compact car, accomplished in to a highly resourceful package that can comfortably settle five adults.. In addition, the Mitsubishi Concept Global Small achieves top-of-class fuel efficiency, with CO2 emissions in the mid-90g/km range due to:
*Usage of an idling stop mechanism
*A 1.0 – 1.2L class compact engine equipped with a regenerative braking system
*Weight trimming to the most complex parts
*Reduced running resistance in the engine, new-generation CVT, brakes, and tyres
*A body shape that greatly reduces aerodynamic resistance.
Mitsubishi will display a total of 12 vehicles (6 during press days), including vehicles already on sale in Europe, in addition to the 100% electric i-MiEV.
Mitsubishi Launches i-MiEV in 15 European countries
Mitsubishi announced today that sale of the European-spec i-MiEV electric vehicle is to begin in 15 European countries counting Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom. Mitsubishi manufacturers began production of the i-MiEVs for Europe from October of end year.
Three months after starting shipment, about 2,500 vehicles were shipped including Peugeot iOn and Citroën C-ZERO that are rebadged versions of the i-MiEV. In addition to the first 15 countries the car is to be sold in, there have been wishes to introduce the i-MiEV from Finland, Serbia, Turkey, and Slovenia. In reply to these requests, MMC plans to ship units to these countries in the near future, making the European countries the i-MiEV will be sold in to 19.
Mitsubishi Triton Bold Edition in Malaysia
There’s a new Mitsubishi Triton Bold version available at Mitsubishi Motors Malaysia showrooms from tomorrow onwards, and there’s only 300 units to go around. The Triton Bold Edition is based on the Triton 2.5 A/T and adds complete leather seats, a 2-DIN touch screen technique with built-n GPS navigation and reverse camera, automatic climate control, a sports bar, anti-slip side steps, 17 inch alloy wheels, a chrome rear step bumper and a front bumper guard. The Mitsubishi Triton Bold Edition is priced at RM100,117.80 OTR without insurance and until the end of January, you’ll obtain a Festive Ang Pow if you order and register one. The motor vehicle is available in either black or white and comes with a 2-year without charge maintenance pack up and 3-year warranty from Mitsubishi Motors Malaysia.
Mitsubishi to launch new small car in India
Japan based leading car maker Mitsubishi Motors has announced that the company will launch its first ever small car in India within coming three years. The new Mitsubishi small car is currently under development at company’s Thailand unit. In India, the new small car will be placed in the B+ segment where it will be taking on with the likes of Maruti Swift and Ritz, Volkswagen Polo, Hyundai i20, Nissan Micra and Fiat Punto.
The new small car of the company has been dubbed the ‘Mitsubishi Global Car’. It is estimated to be carrying 2 engine options including 1.0L and a 1.2L powertrains. For the growth of this small car, Mitsubishi is utilizing its 3rd plant in Thailand which is located next to its other two plants. As announced by the company, the new Global car will be rolled-out from its Thai plant in March 2012. The corporation aims to roll-out as many as 2,00,000 units of this car annually from this Thai plant. It plans to export over 70 percent of its total production to other markets.
According to industry reports, the new Mitsubishi small car has been developed to sell in not only emerging markets like India, China and Brazil, but also in developed markets like Europe and Japan. In India, the company is planning to enhance its annual production capacity to 1,00,000 units from existing capacity of 12,000 units. The launch of a new car in volume driven mass segment is expected to boost company’s dwindling market share in India. Currently, Mitsubishi sells a range of its cars in the Indian market including sedans like Mitsubishi Cedia, Mitsubishi Lancer and Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X, and sports utility vehicles like Mitsubishi Montero, Outlander and Pajero. Mitsubishi currently sells its cars in India in partnership with Hindustan Motors that is India’s one of the oldest car makers.
Mitsubishi Launches Lancer Evo X
Mitsubishi has launched the Lancer Evolution X in India priced at Rs. 49.95 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi).
Brought in as a CBU, the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X is powered by a 2.0L turbocharged petrol motor helping it to reach 100kmph in just 6.6 seconds. The 291bhp of power helps the Evolution X reach a top speed of well over 250kmph.
Mitsubishi India Launches New Montero
Mitsubishi has launched the new Montero priced at Rs. 38.95 lakhs (ex-showroom, Delhi). The new Montero gets a upgrade to its 3.2L turbo diesel motor bumping power by 37bhp - 200bhp.
Torque too has improved and now stands at 45Kgm, a 5.9Kgm improvement. The Mitsubishi new Montero also gets slight upgrades to its exteriors with redesigned front and back bumpers. The Mitsubishi new Montero complies with Bharat IV emission norms.
New Mitsubishi Montero launched
Mitsubishi india has launched the all new 2011 Montero SUV in Indian Market. It is available in 2 variants- Five Speed Manual and Five Speed automatic. The Mitsubishi New Montero is BS IV compliant now and gets power improvements over the outgoing SUV. The new Montero will continue to be powered by the 3200cc, turbo-diesel engine, but the power now goes up to 164 bhp.
Torque figures too have gone up by 59 Nm and the upgraded motor now produces 450 Nm of max torque at 2000rpm. The SUV has been matted to 5-speed automatic gearbox. The 3.2-litre engine has been upgraded to meet with the BS IV norms with the addition of a new catalytic converter and swirl control bulb addition. In conditions of styling upgrades, the Mitsubishi New Montero has received minor cosmetic changes to the front and the back bumpers. The Mitsubishi New is built on a very stiff monologue chassis which has a built-in ladder frame. It uses the same sophisticated all independent double wishbone front and multi-link back suspension carried over from the outgoing Montero. The Mitsubishi New Montero BS IV will be similarly priced and will carry a price tag of Rs 38lakh, ex-showroom, Delhi.
Mitsubishi To Launch Evo X In July
The Mitsubishi Lancer Evo X is eagerly awaited by enthusiasts and the wait is set to be over soon with Mitsubishi announcing the launch of this sports car by mid July this year. The latest generation Evo X or FQ - 300 will be powered by a 2 ltr turbocharged 4-cylinder engine that will deliver 300PS of power at 6500 rpm and 407 Nm torque at 3500 rpm. The ECU is likely to be tuned to Indian conditions and fuel quality. Pricing has not been announced yet and since its going to be imported, we don't expect it to come cheap with government duty playing a major part in the price tag.
[Via: Motorbeam]
Mitsubishi Evo X Coming This June
HM is soon launching the new Mitsubishi Evo X and one can expect it to hit the roads by June end. The Evo X will be powered by a 2 liter turbocharged, 4 cylinder petrol engine which will pump out 280 BHP of raw power and get up to 100 kmph in less than 5 seconds. The Evo X will compete with the likes of the Nissan 370Z and the BMW ZX4 and will be priced around the 32 -38 Lakh bracket, the pricing being primarily influenced by high import duty. Hm plans to sell about 50 - 75 cars per year.
[Via: Motorbeam]