RSS

NEWS

NedCar builds one-millionth Mitsubishi

Just a year after celebrating its 40th anniversary, the NedCar plant celebrates another milestone with the one-millionth Mitsubishi car to roll off the production line, a Mitsubishi Colt ClearTec.

i MiEV GOES INTO PRODUCTION

Mitsubishi Motors Corporation has chosen the World Environment Day, to unveil the production version of the i MiEV new-generation electric vehicle, 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
The i MiEV represents the crystallization of some 40 years of electric vehicle development at Mitsubishi Motors. MMC is presenting the production i MiEV as the ultimate eco-car, a solution to the various challenges the automotive faces today including environmental pollution, global warming and the depletion of petroleum-based energy supplies. MMC will continue its extensive collaboration with both private and public sectors in Japan and overseas in developing infrastructure to promote ownership of EVs.

New Pajero and L200 for 2009

The legendary Pajero and L200 pick-up reach new peaks. Both models are new for 2009, offering more power, refinement and efficiency with new common-rail diesel engines.
New PajeroThe Pajero has always set the standard for refinement and 4x4 sophistication. Now it’s even better. A host of revisions include: bolder, more dynamic looks, a more powerful and refined engine offering 147kW (200hp) and 441Nm, and towing capacity up to 3,500kg*.*3,500kg LWB with 18-inch wheels, 3,000kg SWB with 18-inch wheels.New L200The L200 is the thinking person’s pick-up – massively versatile and exceptionally tough. Improvements include a new 2.5 liter common rail DI-D engine offering even greater power and torque – 131kW (178hp) and 400Nm respectively – improved safety, thanks to side- and curtain airbags and increased load bed capacity for the Double Cab.

MITSUBISHI SIGNS MoU WITH THE PRINCIPALITY OF MONACO REGARDING TESTING OF i MiEV ELECTRIC VEHICLE

Following up a successful testing exercise conducted in December 2008, the Principality of Monaco, Mitsubishi Motors Corporation, Mitsubishi Motors Europe B.V. and MC Automobile (Europe) N.V. - a subsidiary of Mitsubishi Corporation – have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) regarding fleet testing of Mitsubishi Motors’ zero on-road emission i MiEV* electric vehicle with the Principality of Monaco

MITSUBISHI MOTORS at the 2009 Geneva Motor Show - Reshaping the Future

With the opening of the 79th Geneva Motor Show, Mitsubishi Motors confirms its renewed ambitions and commitment.

Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) and PSA Peugeot Citroën – One step further towards electric vehicles for Europe

MMC and PSA have announced that both companies have signed a Memorandum of Understanding regarding their collaboration on electric vehicles.

Lancer Sportback - First Class Safety

It’s official – the Mitsubishi Lancer is top of the tree when it comes to all-round safety! Euro NCAP has given the car a maximum 5 stars for its outstanding combination of Adult, Child and Pedestrian Protection and Safety Assist, an area where Mitsubishi Active Stability and Traction Control (ASTC) and the seatbelt reminder system make a vital difference.

MITSUBISHI i MiEV ROLLS INTO NEW ZEALAND

As part of a data gathering campaign aimed at studying the feasibility of its electric vehicle project in markets worldwide, Mitsubishi Motors kicked off the New Zealand trial of the zero-emissions i MiEV (Mitsubishi innovative Electric Vehicle) along with local partner Meridian Energy at a gala event.

New Mitsubishi Colt ClearTec

Hot on the heels of the all-new Lancer family, the recently launched next generation Colt confirms Mitsubishi Motors’ strategic evolution from a SUV-focused nameplate to being a supplier of passenger cars and crossovers, with a SUV presence.
Consistent with the latest market trends in Europe towards smaller and more fuel/emission efficient products, this new direction is further supported by the introduction of segment-specific low CO2 solutions.Key to understanding the direction taken by Mitsubishi Motors for the next generation Colt in terms of powertrain is the withdrawal of the diesel option. Instead, and thinking longer term, Mitsubishi has developed a series of ClearTec solutions for the Colt in order to supplant diesel engines. Amongst Colt’s ClearTec variants, the low CO2 package will certainly be the most noticeable, featuring – amongst others – Auto Stop & Go and High efficiency Alternator with Electricity Generation Control, all implemented to achieve significant reductions in terms of fuel consumption and, logically, CO2 emissions. They will be available for both the 1.1 three cylinder and the 1.3 four cylinder engines (5 M/T only).Colt ClearTec is produced at Mitsubishi Motors’ NedCar plant in Born (the Netherlands) alongside the other European Colt variants. It will be launched during the first quarter of 2009.

UK Police complete Evolution trilogy

The South Yorkshire police in the UK added a new police specification Lancer Evolution to its Road Crime Unit (RCU).
The South Yorkshire police in the UK added a new police specification Lancer Evolution to its Road Crime Unit (RCU).Joining an already-intimidating Evo VIII and Evo IX in the motorpool, this specially equipped Mitsubishi, building on 10 generations of explosive performance, should help keep the police ahead of the bad guys. The Lancer Evolution should be more than adequate for tracking down drug dealers and car thieves by itself, but deployed as a pack, the trio of Lancer Evolutions will probably scare offenders into simply giving up the chase.As the police say themselves: “It's a proven platform with super arrest potential!” Another example that demonstrates the Lancer Evolution reputation: performance for safety.

Pajero wins Four-Wheel Drive of the Year 2008 in Australia

Mitsubishi Motors is delighted to announce that the Pajero has won the top honor of 2008 Four-Wheel Drive of the Year at the Overlander magazine awards ceremony in Sydney last week.

i MiEV GOES LOCAL

The launch of the i MiEV, the first practical modern electric car by any modern manufacturer, is getting closer to reality, with the start of a pan-European feasibility testing campaign this month.
After numerous private viewings and test driving with utility and power companies, local and regional governments, large captive fleet users, infrastructure partners and supporting groups over the past months at a pan-European level, i MiEV testing now goes local through a fleet of 12 cars.They will be assigned in waves to regional Mitsubishi distributors, helping to better understand the market potential for electric vehicles and for i MiEV in particular, starting with Spain, The Netherlands, the UK and Norway. Other European markets will follow throughout the year.i MiEV represents the pinnacle of Mitsubishi Motors’ green technologies. Currently involved in testing and promotional activities in Japan, New Zealand, the United States and Europe, i MiEV will be launched in Japan during the summer of 2009.Providing the outcome of the current European feasibility study is positive, the car will be introduced to European markets sometime after 2010.

NedCar builds one-millionth Mitsubishi

i MiEV GOES INTO PRODUCTION

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

New Pajero and L200 for 2009

The legendary Pajero and L200 pick-up reach new peaks. Both models are new for 2009, offering more power, refinement and efficiency with new common-rail diesel engines.

i MiEV IN MONACO

Mitsubishi signs MoU with the Principality of Monacoregarding testing of i MiEV electric vehicle.

MITSUBISHI MOTORS at the 2009 Geneva Motor Show - Reshaping the Future

Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) and PSA Peugeot Citroën – One step further towards electric vehicles for Europe

Lancer Sportback - First Class Safety

It’s official – the Mitsubishi Lancer is top of the treewhen it comes to all-round safety!

MITSUBISHI i MiEV ROLLS INTO NEW ZEALAND

As part of a data gathering campaign aimed at studying the feasibility of its electric vehicle project in markets worldwide, Mitsubishi Motors kicked off the New Zealand trial of the zero-emissions i MiEV along with local partner Meridian Energy at a gala event.

New Mitsubishi Colt ClearTec

UK Police complete Evolution trilogy

The South Yorkshire police in the UK added a new police specification Lancer Evolution to its Road Crime Unit (RCU).

Pajero wins Four-Wheel Drive of the Year 2008 in Australia

i MiEV GOES LOCAL