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Mitsubishi mirage for Canada

zool — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 14:49:31 +0000

Mitsubishi Mirage sub-compact model has been officially confirmed for Canada market. It is also contemplating the launch of the five door hatchback in the US. According to Mitsubishi’s, the fiscal year 2011 that ended on March 31, 2012 the Mirage will go on sale in North America in the first quarter of 2013. There are many reason Mitsubishi holding back their decision over the US launch of the Mirage.

“Our concern from a timing standpoint is that with the Outlander coming out next year, not too far from a possible launch of the Mirage, we have to really think about resources,” Yasukawa told the news site.

The second issue has to do with the Mirage itself as the five-door model was designed as an affordable city car primarily for emerging markets.

“There are competitors out there that are still new and most of them have just launched or are coming out soon,” said Yasukawa. “It’s still a young segment that’s growing in the U.S., and we have to account for that in our decision.”

The Mirage is measures 146 inches long, 65.5 inches wide and 58.7 inches tall. It is two three cylinder gasoline engines with a displacement of 1.0 liter and 1.2 liters.

Source :- CarScoop

Mitsubishi shut its European Production Facility

zool — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 13:44:57 +0000

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Mitsubishi sales dropping last year in Europe and will be shut down their only European assembly plant in the Netherland this year. The plant was begin in 1991 that produced the Carisma and S40/V40 and Space Star. The Japanese carmaker decided to terminate their last plant in Europe which employs 1,500 workers that only produce 50,000 vehicles in 2011.

Source :- Carscoop

Yeah. It is good source from carsoop after they have problem yesterday..

Mitsubishi, Proton in Talks to Jointly Produce Engines, Cars

zool — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 14:11:10 +0000

A collaboration between Proton and Mitsubishi continue and expand. Let’s read the news..

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Sept. 15 (Bloomberg) — Mitsubishi Motors Corp. and Proton Holdings Bhd. plan to jointly build engines and work on small car projects as they expand their alliance, the companies said.

Proton will produce Mitsubishi-brand vehicles at its facilities and share parts with the Japanese automaker for small cars, Proton Managing Director Syed Zainal Abidin Syed Mohamed Tahir said today. Mitsubishi will also provide the Malaysian carmaker with technology on electric, plug-in and hybrid vehicles, the companies said.

With domestic demand slowing and a strong yen reducing export earnings, Japanese carmakers including Mitsubishi, Toyota Motor Corp. and Suzuki Motor Corp. are investing to expand business in Southeast Asia. Mitsubishi and Proton agreed in December 2008 to make new vehicles together. Under a license agreement, Proton currently produces the Inspira sedan based on a Mitsubishi Motors vehicle.

Separately, the Malaysian newspaper Edge reported earlier today that the two companies are close to signing an agreement to form a joint venture to manufacture vehicles for the Southeast Asian market, citing unidentified people familiar with the matter. The tie-up would give Mitsubishi access to Proton’s Tanjung Malim plant in Malaysia’s Perak state, the report said.

Mitsubishi Motors rose 2 percent to 101 yen at the 3 p.m. close of Tokyo trading. Proton fell 0.4 percent to 2.80 ringgit as of 3:53 p.m. in Kuala Lumpur trading.

–Editors: Kae Inoue, Chua Kong Ho

Source:- SFGate

This is such a good joint venture from Proton. As we know, Proton has make alliance with Mitsubishi since their early production. The collaboration will give advantage to this 2 carmaker. Hope Proton will get huge opportunity outside Malaysia.

Mitsubishi Triton RA Edition

zool — Fri, 12 Aug 2011 02:42:25 +0000

Mitsubishi Motor Malaysia offer their new Mitsubishi Triton RA edition. What is RA? It is shortname for Ralliart. The RA edition will be limited for 500 units sale only. The vehicle will have exclusive accessory package include tonneau cover, unique racing element body sticker, bumper extender, motorsports inspired interior, window visor, alumunium scuff plate, limited edition Triton RA carpet mat, and a plate on the console between the front seats.
The Triton RA Edition centre also feature with touchscreen entertainment system with built in GPS route navigation, full colour LCD screen and leather upholstery. It will be powered with 2.5 litre turbocharged high pressure commonrail diesel engine that produces 136 ps of power and 314 Nm torque. The safety features such as ABS, EBD and a hybrid LSD for greater stability on slippery surfaces. Another safety features include such as anti Intrusion brake pedal, pre tensioner, collapsible steering wheel, dual stage front SRS airbags, force limiter seatbelts and the Mitsubishi Motos’ RISE structure.
d. It is priced at RM103,980 (on-the-road, inclusive of insurance for Peninsular Malaysia) and available in Black Mica and White Solid. Owners receive a 3-year/100,000 km warranty (whichever occurs first) as well as Mitsubishi’s 2-years free scheduled maintenance package.
Source :- Motortrader
A big Triton will likely take attention to customer who really like adventure vehicle.. Not me..

Mitsubishi Evo successor

zool — Sat, 26 Mar 2011 13:29:08 +0000

As I’ve mention at previous entry, Mitsubishi won’t built any Evo for their next production. However, Mitsubishi still have the replacement for Evo but the concept will different from current Evo. The next generation of Evo probably will use diesel-electric hybrid powertran which is more fuel saving and likely not very powerful like current Evo. The current Evo, the Evo XI could deliver a 0-62mph time of under five seconds and cut CO2 emissions to well under 200g/km.
Source :- Autocar

Eventhough this is good news for Evo fans but it also could make them sad. It won’t same as old Evo which is more powerful for Rally car.