Posted in Mitsubishi on Sep 18th, 2008
Mitsubishi’s the Lancer sedan has received a series of updates across all model variants, including the entry level ES, mid-range VR and sporty VRX sedan, as part of the company’s 2009 model year line-up. Most importantly, Mitsubishi have announced a major upgrade to the Lancer range’s top range, with the announcement of the Aspire, [...]
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Posted in Mitsubishi on Jul 9th, 2008
It’s no secret that I’m a big fan of the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution. So to celebrate the release of the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution in Australia, here’s a a few pictures and quotable quotes from Mitsubishi’s Hideyuki Iwata.
Hideyuki Iwata (Project Manager / C-seg Product Development Projects / Product Development Group Headquarters), speaks about the planning [...]
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Posted in Hyundai, Mitsubishi, Safety on Jun 6th, 2008
The Australasian New Car Assessment Program, Australia’s leading vehicle safety advocate, today announced two more vehicles costing less than $30,000 – the Mitsubishi Lancer and the Hyundai i30 – have received a five-star safety rating.
To be perfectly honest, I was surprised that the Hyundai results were so strong, as traditionally they have not been known [...]
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Posted in Concept Cars, Mitsubishi on Jan 28th, 2008
Mitsubishi Motors Corporation is to give the Prototype-S concept its global debut at the 78th Geneva International Motor Show which runs from March 4 through March 16.
Distinguished by the inverted-slant nose with trapezoidal grille front fascia that marks Mitsubishi Motors new design identity and with wide-and-low proportions that leave no doubt as to the concept [...]
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Posted in Mitsubishi on Jan 15th, 2008
I’ve reported on the Mitsubishi Concept-RA previously, and featured some of the early concept sketches, and I have to say, this thing looks set to rock my stinky old socks off.
The Mitsubishi Concept-RA is a sport coupe concept that is said to fuse a passion for dynamic, exciting driving with a heightened sensitivity for the [...]
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Posted in Concept Cars, Mitsubishi on Nov 27th, 2007
Mitsubishi Motors have announced that they will premiere the Mitsubishi Concept-RA at the 2008 North American International Auto Show (Detroit Motor Show). It’s the latest in a long line of good looking concept cars developed by Mitsubishi.
The Mitsubishi Concept-RA is touted as being a fusion of dynamic performance and environmental sensitivity that to it high [...]
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Posted in Mitsubishi on Oct 1st, 2007
Big news for Mitsubishi Lancer Evo fans today with Mitsubishi Motors Corporation announcing the launch of the Lancer Evolution X high-performance 4WD sedan, newest of the company’s legendary vehicles, at dealerships throughout Japan.
The goal in creating the Evo X was a noble one; to make the car as fast as possible, while also making it [...]
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Posted in Mitsubishi on Sep 20th, 2007
Mitsubishi Motors Australia have taken safety to a new level when it comes to the Australian small car segment with the all-new Lancer sedan.
The new Lancer will have Active Stability Control (aka. ESC) and Traction Control (ASTC) as a standard feature across its entire model range, as well as an ABS braking system with Electronic [...]
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Posted in Concept Cars, Mitsubishi on Sep 11th, 2007
Mitsubishi Motors are show casing their i MiEV SPORT at the Frankfurt Motor Show. First impression? “Geez, that thing is UGLY!”. The Mitsubishi press release states that the i MiEV SPORT “enhances the ‘driving’ image of Mitsubishi’s electric vehicles”. I would argue that is a very very long bow to draw!
If you can look past [...]
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Posted in Concept Cars, Mitsubishi on Aug 31st, 2007
I’ve previously posted sketches of the Mitsubishi CX concept, now Mitsubishi have released images of the CX set for unveiling at the Frankfurt Motorshow.
Here’s a quick recap. The CX concept features a turbo charged 1.8 litre clean diesel engine and electronically controlled 4WD system.
Whilst it looks reasonable from the front, things turn a little pear [...]
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