2011 Mitsubishi CX Previewed In Official Rendering; Spied Testing

2011 Mitsubishi CX Previewed In Official Rendering; Spied Testing

A NEW RENDERING released by Mitsubishi today offers a glimpse at the styling for its upcoming ‘CX’ compact SUV, recently spied testing on public roads.

Based on the Concept CX crossover revealed in 2007, Mitsubishi’s newest SUV is expected to go on sale in Japan early next year before launching internationally early in the third quarter.

As [...]

2010 Mitsubishi ZH Outlander First Drive Review

2010 Mitsubishi ZH Outlander First Drive Review

2010 Mitsubishi ZH Outlander First Drive Review

MITSUBISHI’S OUTLANDER may not immediately bring the image of a jet fighter to mind, but the prosaic family wagon now has just that look. This is thanks to the integration of the well-regarded Lancer Evolution X nose.

The more aggressive, and, we have to say, very appealing look, was first [...]

2010 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X Gets Basic Updates For Japan, Some May Come To Aus

2010 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X Gets Basic Updates For Japan, Some May Come To Aus

MITSUBISHI HAS ANNOUNCED a number of updates to the Japanese-market 2010 Mitsubishi Evolution X. The word from Mitsubishi Australia is that some of these tweaks may make the leap to the Australian model.

Slightly thicker side skirts run along the bottom of the doors, and lighter plastics feature up front, weighing 1.5kg less [...]

2010 MN Triton GLX-R And GL-R First Drive Review

2010 MN Triton GLX-R And GL-R First Drive Review

2010 MN Triton GLX-R And GL-R First Drive Review

IT’S GRUNTIER, is considerably more refined, uses less fuel, has a longer and larger cargo tub, and is more comfortable at the wheel than the outgoing 3.2 litre turbo-diesel ML Triton.

So, Triton enthusiasts, you can stop panicking now. The new MY10 MN Triton is better. It’s as [...]

2010 Mitsubishi Outlander On Sale In Australia

2010 Mitsubishi Outlander On Sale In Australia

MITSUBISHI’S FACELIFTED AND UPDATED Outlander range has been launched in Australia, offering a bold new look, more advanced drivetrains and a refreshed interior.

The biggest change is, of course, the entirely new front. Now sharing the more aggressive snout of the Lancer (with which it also shares the platform), the new trapezoidal ‘jet fighter’ grille [...]

Mitsubishi i-MiEV Cargo And PX-MiEV Concepts: Tokyo Motor Show

Mitsubishi i-MiEV Cargo And PX-MiEV Concepts: Tokyo Motor Show

MITSUBISHI HAS PULLED a pair of new MiEV branded concepts out of its hat this week, the new concepts due to appear alongside the production i-MiEV electric vehicle at next month’s Tokyo Motor Show.

Built on the same technology as their i-MiEV sibling, the i-MiEV Cargo and PX-MiEV concepts represent Mitsubishi’s vision of how its hybrid and [...]

2009 Mitsubishi Pajero Sees Platinum Edition Package Return

2009 Mitsubishi Pajero Sees Platinum Edition Package Return

MITSUBISHI AUSTRALIA has today announced the return of the higher-specced Pajero Platinum Edition. It comes with minor styling updates and additional safety features and communications technologies.

The Pajero Platinum Edition, based on the GLX model, adds a reversing camera and front fog lamps to the GLX’s RISE body protection, ABS braking system with BA and EBD, [...]

2010 Mitsubishi MN Triton Pricing And Details Announced

2010 Mitsubishi MN Triton Pricing And Details Announced

MITSUBISHI AUSTRALIA has today revealed pricing and details for the 2010 Mitsubishi MN Triton, featuring a new high-power turbo-diesel engine and a longer, deeper tray.
Four-wheel-drive variants of the Triton now feature a 2.5 litre HPD (High Performance Diesel) inline four-cylinder engine, developing 131kW at 4000rpm and 400Nm of torque at 2000rpm for the manual [...]

Mitsubishi Lancer Range Updated For 2010

Mitsubishi Lancer Range Updated For 2010

MITSUBISHI MOTORS AUSTRALIA has announced a raft of minor changes for the 2010 Lancer range. Its strongly performing Lancer - sales up 54.6 percent last month against the same period last year - now gets updated body parts, a slightly revamped interior for the ES and new equipment levels.

Most noticeable externally is the addition [...]

2009 Mitsubishi Grandis VRX Road Test Review

2009 Mitsubishi Grandis VRX Road Test Review

THOSE IN THE MARKET for a seven-seat people mover are spoiled for choice these days.

Chrysler, Citroen, Dodge, Honda, Hyundai, Kia, Mercedes-Benz, Mitsubishi, Renault and Toyota each have their own non-crossover seven-seaters on the market, and all have their unique appeal.

Mitsubishi’s Grandis is one that will no doubt be familiar to most. On sale in [...]

Special Edition Outlander ACTiV Joins Mitsubishi Outlander Range, Model Update Coming Late 2009

Special Edition Outlander ACTiV Joins Mitsubishi Outlander Range, Model Update Coming Late 2009

MITSUBISHI HAS TODAY released the limited edition Outlander ACTiV, ahead of an expected update to the Outlander later this year.

Featuring a new chrome grille unique to the ACTiV, the new limited edition Outlander wears an alloy nudge bar up front and roof-rail cross bars. Exclusive ACTiV badging, privacy glass and fog lamps round out [...]

Mitsubishi i MiEV Coming To Australia In 2010, In Small Numbers

Mitsubishi i MiEV Coming To Australia In 2010, In Small Numbers

Mitsubishi President and CEO, Robert McEniry has given an upbeat assessment of Mitsubishi Australia’s position, which will be further strengthened by a full product launch program over the next six months.

Soon to join the rampant Triton - which has all-but sold out its ‘09 model allocation - is a new Challenger and Mitsubishi’s landmark electric [...]

2010 Mitsubishi Challenger Launch Brought Forward To November

2010 Mitsubishi Challenger Launch Brought Forward To November

IT WAS ONLY last month that Mitsubishi’s next-gen Challenger was reportedly delayed until early 2010, but now Mitsubishi Motors Australia (MMAL) has confirmed the new off-roader will arrive in November this year.

According to MMAL spokesperson Lenore Fletcher, company President and CEO Rob McEniry put in a special request with Mitsubishi head office in Japan for [...]

Mitsubishi Triton Electric Vehicle Created By NSW Farmer

Mitsubishi Triton Electric Vehicle Created By NSW Farmer

A NSW GRAZIER has converted his 2006 Mitsubishi Triton GLX-R 4×4 to all-electric power as part of a wider project to develop more sustainable farming practices.

Michael Inwood farms 800-hectares near Bathurst, which he and his family run according to an environmentally-sustainable management plan.

A key part of plan is the use of renewable energy. After taking [...]

2009 Mitsubishi Challenger Australian Debut Put On Hold Until Next Year

2009 Mitsubishi Challenger Australian Debut Put On Hold Until Next Year

THE GLOBAL FINANCIAL CRISIS has been cited by Mitsubishi Motors Australia as the main reason behind its decision to delay the introdution of the all-new Challenger 4×4 into the Australian market.

The Challenger was originally set to be re-introduced into Australian showrooms this year, however Mitsubishi Australia is now shooting for a new launch date sometime [...]

Mitsubishi Rolls Out ClearTec Green Technology In UK

Mitsubishi Rolls Out ClearTec Green Technology In UK

MITSUBISHI UK has announced the availability of its ultra-efficient version of the already thrifty Colt, the Colt ClearTec, which uses a number of mechanical refinements to lower fuel consumption and boost efficiency.

A basic stop-start system is the biggest change, cutting fuel use by shutting down the engine when the car rolls to a stop.

The Colt’s [...]

Mitsubishi i MiEV Launched In Japan To Corporate And Government Fleets

Mitsubishi i MiEV Launched In Japan To Corporate And Government Fleets

MITSUBISHI HAS LAUNCHED the all-electric i MiEV in Japan this week, with corporate and government fleet buyers the first customers. Private buyers will have to wait until April 2010 before they can snap one up for themselves.

Priced at just over 4,599,000 yen ($58,000) - $15,000 more than than the $43,000 starting price last reported - [...]

Mitsubishi Motors New Zealand Announces Triton And Free Goat Deal

Mitsubishi Motors New Zealand Announces Triton And Free Goat Deal

IF YOU WERE running a list of news headlines you were expecting to see today – that probably wasn’t one of them.

It’s true: according to Mitsubishi Motors New Zealand General Sales and Marketing Manager Peter Wilkins, goats - like the Triton - are “hardy, versatile units which will integrate directly into existing farm operations,” and [...]

2010 Mitsubishi Triton To Get Longer Bed And A New Diesel?

2010 Mitsubishi Triton To Get Longer Bed And A New Diesel?

MITSUBISHI’S TRITON/L200 workhorse has won itself many a fan thanks to its versatility and capability, both attributes that we can attest to having spent a few days out in the bush with the GLX-R dual-cab.

Recent rumours have suggested that Mitsubishi is preparing to address the one major criticism of the Triton dual-cab, its small (compared [...]

2009 Mitsubishi Evolution X FQ-400 Heading For UK Roads

2009 Mitsubishi Evolution X FQ-400 Heading For UK Roads

IF YOU WERE FEELING a bit shirty at the news that the red hot Mitsubishi Evolution X FQ-330 and FQ-360 won’t be coming to Australia, you’ll be seeing red over the even more ballistic Mitsubishi Evolution X FQ-400, announced this week for launch in the UK.

While the FQ-330 offers 242kW and 437Nm of torque, with [...]

Mitsubishi i-MIEV Pricing Announced For Japan, May Arrive In Australia In 2010

Mitsubishi i-MIEV Pricing Announced For Japan, May Arrive In Australia In 2010

THE ALL-ELECTRIC VERSION of the Mitsubishi “i” kei car, the i-MIEV, is nearing its July release onto the Japanese market, with prices set to begin at AU$43,000 – nearly twice the price of the petrol/electric hybrid Honda Insight which starts at about AU$26,000 in Japan.

Developing 47kW and 180Nm of torque from its lithium-ion battery powered [...]

2009 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X FQ-330 SST Let Loose On UK Market

2009 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X FQ-330 SST Let Loose On UK Market

The Poms might not have our pristine beaches, beaut weather and icy cold beer, but they have scored the latest Mitsubishi Lancer Evo X FQ-330 SST, with 25kW and 71Nm of torque more than our top-spec Evo MR. Oh, and the new Evo also comes with a neat array of kit.

The FQ-330 sports Mitsubishi’s 6-speed [...]

Mitsubishi i MiEV Cleared For Aussie Roads, Confirmed For US Market

Mitsubishi i MiEV Cleared For Aussie Roads, Confirmed For US Market

While Mitsubishi showcased a left-hand-drive version of its all-electric i MiEV city car at New York, the Federal Government this week confirmed that the battery-powered vehicle was officially road-legal for Australia.

The i MiEV has satisfied all of the relevant Australian Design Rules to be road-registerable and, while it doesn’t guarantee we’ll see it come our [...]

2009 Mitsubishi Outlander GT Prototype Hits The Stands At New York

2009 Mitsubishi Outlander GT Prototype Hits The Stands At New York

Mitsubishi has unveiled the latest evolution of its compact SUV Outlander, revealing a performance-orientated GT Prototype at the New York Auto Show.

Drawing on influences from Mitsubishi’s Lancer sport sedans, the Outlander GT prototype is the centrepiece of the Japanese manufacturer’s exhibit at New York.

Mitsubishi’s design department has incorporated a number of striking physical changes compared [...]

Spokeless Wheel Technology Fails To Take Off

Spokeless Wheel Technology Fails To Take Off

We’ve no idea what caused this poor rallyiste’s wheel to disintegrate in such a spectacular fashion, but hey, at least it looks cool.

2009 TMR Evo X SST Club Spec Road Test Review

2009 TMR Evo X SST Club Spec Road Test Review

If the Evo X is already a stunning piece of machinery, what happens when you tweak one for motorsport? We pulled on a helmet, strapped up the harness and found out…

How, exactly, do you build a better mousetrap? Mitsubishi’s Evolution X has been on sale for a while now, and countless aftermarket tuners are getting [...]

Mitsubishi Outlander GT Images Teased Ahead Of New York Auto Show

Mitsubishi Outlander GT Images Teased Ahead Of New York Auto Show

This year’s New York Auto Show will see Mitsubishi display its Outlander GT Prototype, but don’t be fooled by the ‘Prototype’ in the title. What you’re looking at is an updated version of the Mitsubishi Outlander.

The Outlander GT Prototype is most likely what we’ll see as a facelifted production update to the current Outlander. On [...]

NSW Government Prepares To Test Mitsubishi i MiEV

NSW Government Prepares To Test Mitsubishi i MiEV

Mitsubishi’s electric i MiEV is about to become a part of a NSW government test program to assess its ability to reduce carbon emissions from the State’s 26,000 strong vehicle fleet.

NSW Minister for Climate Change and Commerce, Carmel Tebbutt, announced that the i MiEV evaluation vehicle  currently touring the country would be evaluated for potential use [...]

Ralliart Releases Wing Package For 2009 Lancer Ralliart Sportback: Triple The Wing!

Ralliart Releases Wing Package For 2009 Lancer Ralliart Sportback: Triple The Wing!

One wing not enough? Two wings still “not quite there”? You got problems buddy, but luckily for you Ralliart’s latest release for the Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart Sportback allows you to plonk a grand total of three wings atop the hot-hatch’s sloping rump!

Is it wing overload? Would the addition of two extra wings (okay, a wing [...]

Mitsubishi Reviews European Operations: Jobs Exit, Green Cars Enter

Mitsubishi Reviews European Operations: Jobs Exit, Green Cars Enter

As a result of falling sales for the brand, Mitsubishi Motors is looking at making changes to the way it conducts its business in the European market.

Mitsubishi will move about 45 percent of its white-collar roles such as Sales, Marketing, Business Planning and Product Management to Japan. Remaining functions of the company will be overseen [...]

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