HM-Mitsubishi may launch Evo X in India in 2010
According to some hard-to-believe reports in the media, HM-Mitsubishi is planning to launch the latest iteration of the legendary Evo - the Evo X - in the Indian market in 2010. The company is expected to display the Evo X at the Auto Expo in Delhi in January 2010 and launch the car in India subsequently.
Unlike the Mitsubishi products currently on sale in India (most of which are completely outdated and offer underwhelming performance at an overwhelming price!), the Evo X is the real deal. It's fitted with a 2.0-litre engine that produces around 280 horsepower, which allows the car to accelerate from zero to 100km/h in less than five seconds!
Indeed, the Mitsubishi Evo is one of those rare four-door saloons that offer near-supercar levels of handling and performance and that can't possibly come cheap. Which is why Mitsubishi, during 2010, will aim for sales of 100 units or less for the Evo X. The car could be priced at Rs 30 lakh or more, which would certainly make it a very niche product - strictly for the wealthy enthusiast only.
[Via: indiautomotive]
Hong Kong police to use Mitsubishi i-MiEV
Taking its cues from Japan, where the Police already use electric patrol cars, Hong Kong also plans to start using battery-powered patrol cars for its Police. By the end of this year, Hong Kong is expected to get its first batch of 10 Mitsubishi i-MiEV cars, three of which will be used by its Police force.
Powered by lithium-ion batteries, the i-MiEV has a range of 160km on a full charge and a top speed of 130km/h. A full charge, however, takes as much as eight hours, which means these EVs cannot entirely replace the entire Police fleet in Hong Kong or indeed any other country.
[Via: indiaautomotive]
Mitsubishi Lancer to be facelifted soon in Malaysia
A new facelift for the Mitsubishi Lancer is scheduled to be released sometime this week and as a teaser, Mitsubishi Motors Malaysia have posted a teaser image on the frontpage of their website. The teaser reveals the new Lancer through a moving shroud but I've managed to piece together the whole car so you can have a clearer view.
The Lancer has a new front end with a cleaner front bumper, somewhat like the cleaner look that the Lancer Evolution's bumper has. If you think it looks familiar, it's basically the same bumper that can be found on the 5-door Lancer Sportback.
The original Lancer bumper put more prominence on the bumper area that flows between the upper grille and lower grille. Given that so many people just loves to paint the center piece black to emulate the Evolution's style, Mitsubishi seems to have done this for them from the factory. The look is complete with a trim piece surrounding the grille as a whole, top to bottom.
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HM – Mitsubishi Motors now in Bhubaneswar
Hindustan Motors (HM) and Mitsubishi Motors' authorized dealership, under the auspices of 'Padmalaya Sales Corporation' is now fully functional in Bhubaneswar. The dealership was inaugurated by Mr. Y.V.S Vijay Kumar, Executive Vice-President and SBU Head, Chennai Car Plant, Hindustan Motors, in the presence of other company officials here today.
Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Y.V.S Vijay Kumar said, "We intend to increase our presence in East India. Bhubaneswar is an important market for us. We were looking for an aggressive partner for this region and in Padmalaya Sales Corporation we found a suitable associate. The potential for premium SUVs in this part of the country is huge and with our range of products namely, Pajero, Outlander and Montero SUVs we are determined to capitalise on it. "
'Padmalaya Sales Corporation' is owned by young and dynamic Kailash Chowdhary who has considerable experience in the automobile industry. The showroom is situated in the business district of Bhubaneswar - Nayapalli which is also a hub for automobile dealerships. The showroom is about 3000 square feet large; its state-of-the-art Service Centre is located in Patrapada. This facility is about 4000 square feet in area and has six service bays which can service fifteen cars on a daily basis.
Mitsubishi Motors' brands, like all across the world, in India too have been highly appreciated and have proved their mettle in performance and endurance. The premium SUV segment currently is witnessing an exciting phase as all the three premium SUVs from the Mitsubishi stable viz. Pajero, Outlander and Montero are doing brisk business in their respective segment.
[Via: Infibeam]
Mitsubishi Outlander GT Prototype in the Lancer Face
Mitsubishi Outlander GT Prototype in the Lancer Face
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Mitsubishi Motors March Sales in U.S
Mitsubishi Motors North America (MMNA) today announced March 2009 sales of 4,620. This represents an improvement of three percent from February
March saw another dramatic decline in overall U.S. automotive industry sales. Mitsubishi's sales showed a decrease of 57.0 percent when compared to March 2008 sales of 10,750.
"This challenging economy presents us with opportunities to analyze and reconsider how we address the needs of our unique customer base," said MMNA President & CEO Shin Kurihara. "We expect the exciting future products we reveal next week at the New York Auto Show will be seen as a vital first step toward solidifying a stronger brand direction in this trying market."
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc., (MMNA) is responsible for all manufacturing, finance, sales, marketing, research and development operations for Mitsubishi Motors in the United States. MMNA sells coupes, convertibles, sedans, sport utility vehicles, and light trucks through a network of approximately 430 dealers.
[Via: ADL]
Mitsubishi to Hike Car Prices in India
All Mitsubishi cars in India will get expensive from April 1. The company plans to hike the prices of its models by up to 4-5 percent. "In the last year and a half, the yen has appreciated 40 per cent against the rupee.
This, combined with the appreciation of the US dollar, has come as a double whammy for us," Mr Y.V.S. Vijay Kumar, Executive Vice- President, Hindustan Motors.The escalating yen has resulted in the imported kits to get expensive.
Moreover, it is not possible to incorporate localized content in Mitsubishi models which means that there is a great forex outflow for both imported and assembled cars. Mitsubishi has a joint venture with Hindustan Motors in India and has an assembly unit in Chennai.
The company's high end sports-utility vehicles (SUVs) Outlander and Pajero which are priced at Rs. 21-22 lakh will become costlier by Rs.1 lakh. The high-end Montero SUV, which is imported as a CBU and sports a price tag of Rs. 42 lakh, could see a steeper hike because duty levies are higher.
Furthermore, Mitsubishi's midsize sedans -Cedia with a price tag of Rs.10.29 lakh and Lancer with a price tag of Rs 8.20 lakh will become costlier by Rs.50,000 and Rs.40,000 respectively.
[Via: cartradeindia]
Mitsubishi Outlander now in Lucknow
The Mitsubishi Outlander is making a debut in Lucknow after being launched in all major Indian cities. Speaking at the occasion, Mr. Sumit Seth, country head sales, Hindustan Motors Ltd. said, "The Mitsubishi Outlander is an SUV which has won rave reviews from auto enthusiasts and customers alike. We present the Mitsubishi Outlander to the city of Nawabs thorough our authorized dealer - Motion Automobiles."
The Outlander's All Wheel Control (AWC) is powered by 2.4 litre, 16-valve MIVEC (Mitsubishi Innovative Valve Timing and Electronic Control system) petrol engine. The car gives a maximum power of 170bhp@6000rpm and maximum torque of 226Nm@4100rpm.
The RISE (Reinforced Impact Safety Evolution) body of the vehicle results in improved collision safety for all occupants, regardless of impact directions. It has INVECS-III (Intelligent and Innovative Vehicle Electronic Control System), CVT (Continuous Variable Transmission) with 6-speed paddle shifts on the steering wheel. It also hosts electronically-controlled 4WD (Four Wheel Drive).
[Via: CW]
Hyundai & Mitsubishi vehicles cheaper
The Indian government's recent decision to implement a 4% reduction in central value added tax (CenVAT) seems to be working in favour of car buyers, since most companies are choosing to pass on the benefit to consumers. Hyundai Motor India Ltd. (HMIL), for example, has revised prices across its entire range, except for the Tucson SUV, which is imported into India as a CBU.
Prices have been reduced by Rs 11,000 for the Hyundai Santro GL, Rs 12,500 for the Santro GLS LPG, Rs 14,400 for the i10 Sportz, Rs 13,400 for the Getz GLE 1.1, Rs 15,200 for the Getz GLX 1.3, Rs 19,400 for the Getz CRDi, Rs 15,500 for the Accent, Rs 19,600 for the Verna, Rs 26,000 for the Verna CRDi and a massive Rs 45,000 for the Sonata CTDi Automatic.
Hindustan Motors has also acted quickly, and announced reduced prices for all its Mitsubishi cars. Prices have been reduced by Rs 25,000 for the Lancer LXd, Rs 30,000 for the Cedia, Rs 65,000 for the Pajero and Outlander and Rs 1.20 lakh for the Montero.
[Via: indiautomotive]
