2010 Mitsubishi i MiEV First View

Excitement is building as the first 25 full production all-electric Mitsubishi i-MiEV’s arrive at Bristol’s Royal Portbury Docks. Final preparation has already begun before the cars hit the road on December 12th 2009 as part of a West Midlands based government trial.

The i-MiEV’s left Japan by boat six weeks ago and their arrival has been eagerly awaited, especially by the end users and everyone following their progress via Mitsubishi Motors UK’s i-MiEV Facebook fan page.

i-MiEV – Leading The Market

The multi award winning Mitsubishi i-MiEV is a fully electric city car and the first real-life EV with zero tailpipe emissions made available by a mainstream manufacturer. It's a genuine car, ensuring no compromise in cabin space, seating 4 adults and room for luggage.

It has a top speed of 81 mph, a range of 100 miles and can be trickle charged from flat to full in 6 hours at any UK three-pin socket – and it only costs 96p for a full charge.

An Early Sales Triumph

The i-MiEV, on sale in Japan since July this year, has been a sell-out success. The 1,400 units allocated by Mitsubishi for the 2009 Japanese market have flown out the door and an impressive 900 orders have already been placed in Japan from the 2010 build allocation.

European production will begin in October 2010 with left hand drive i-MiEV’s available in markets across Continental Europe towards the end of the year.

Real-World Trials

The cars are taking part in one of the Government’s Ultra Low Carbon Vehicle Demonstrator projects, run by the Technology Strategy Board. Through an extensive selection process, members of the public have been selected by consortium partner, Coventry University, to trial the cars for 12 months allowing analysis of driving and charging behaviour.

The West Midlands CABLED (Coventry and Birmingham Low Emission Demonstrators) consortium combines the expertise of Arup – design and engineering consultant and project leader, power provider E.ON, the city councils of Birmingham and Coventry, three academic institutions, and five other car manufacturers, and is supported by Advantage West Midlands.

Mitsubishi i-MiEV begins trials

Mitsubishi's i MiEV Electric Car

The first zero-emissions fully electric city car to be used on the government-funded Technology Strategy Board (TSB) user trials has begun testing in the West Midlands.

The Mitsubishi i-MiEV (Mitsubishi innovative Electric Vehicle), which has a top speed of 81mph, a range of 100 miles and can be trickle charged from flat to full in seven hours, is participating in a UK-wide project to test electric and ultra-low-emission vehicles.

Quentin Willson, one of the i-MiEV drivers participating in the trials, said: ‘The Mitsubishi i-MiEV is a forerunner of a transport revolution that eventually will change the world. At last here’s an electric car that doesn’t look like a church pew, seats four, does 80mph and costs less than a quid to charge.’

Over the next 12 months, keys to 25 Mitsubishi i-MiEVs will be given to test drivers by the Arup-led CABLED (Coventry and Birmingham Low Emission Vehicle Demonstrators) consortium, who are tasked with managing the £25m TSB Ultra Low Emission Vehicle Demonstrator Competition.

The i-MiEV trials are worth £15m and will see 110 vehicles tested on the roads of Birmingham and Coventry. Throughout the UK, a total of 340 vehicles will be tested using funding from the TSB and £2.5m from regional development agency, Advantage West Midlands.

Neil Butcher, Arup’s project leader of the CABLED consortium said: ‘Less than one per cent of the vehicles registered every year in the UK are electric and most of these are currently used in London. We think that by 2020 low-carbon cars will be commercially viable and it’s important that we start to understand the public’s reaction and provide the necessary infrastructure to prepare for this.’

He added: ‘The launch is a landmark occasion for the UK automotive industry and this project will begin to examine the points where the vehicles meet the built environment – energy generation, battery charging and driver behaviour. This is an important first step on our roads to a low-carbon future.’

The consortium will also benefit from a commitment to developing the necessary infrastructure to coordinate the trials from E.ON, Birmingham City Council and Coventry City Council, who will provide electrical charging points for vehicles across the two cities and access to Birmingham University’s hydrogen-refuelling station.

Throughout the trials, Aston University will be analysing and reporting the conclusions from the data generated by the vehicles.

Iain Gray, chief executive of the TSB, said: ‘The journey towards low-carbon transport will not be easy, but the demonstrator programme is the biggest project of its kind to date and is a major step in the right direction.’

Monaco gets four Mitsubishi i-MiEVs

The Principality of Monaco is best known for Formula One cars screaming through the streets every spring and a harbor full of mega-dollar yachts filled with the beautiful people. When those people head ashore, there's a good chance they will be motoring in something very fast and very expensive. This week, however, instead of high-powered race cars, the area around the Prince's palace was silent as four new cars were delivered by Mitsubishi. Prince Albert II was on hand as officials from the automaker turned over the battery-powered i-MiEVs for a test program. The i-MiEVs will be used by the local post office, electric utility, parking services and the Prince Albert II foundation. The goal is to promote low emissions transportation on the sunny Riviera.

2010 Mitsubishi MiEV Drive

Mitsubishi MiEV

Over the past year, the little Mitsubishi MiEV electric minicar has been making the rounds in the U.S. and abroad, with test fleets in the works in a number of countries. And although Mitsubishi hasn't yet announced how the MiEV might be sold or leased to the public in the U.S., it hasn't hesitated to let us in the motoring press sample it.

That includes in the vast Palm Springs area, which seemed a brave venue for the diminutive MiEV—sized between the Smart Fortwo and the Mini Cooper—given the prevalence of ridiculously large vehicles and foggy-eyed red-light runners. Although this editor has driven the MiEV at several locales at parking-lot speeds, and our companion site Green Car Reports posted a full drive report earlier this year, this gave us our first chance to get the MiEV up to highway speeds.

Our right-hook production (Japan-market) MiEV looked almost identical to the 'i' minicar, on which it's based. Just like in the 'i', which we also reported on this past week and drove at this same event, the narrow body is the most constraining part of the experience—you'll be bumping elbows with your passenger—but there's actually adequate headroom and legroom in front or in back. Thanks to the mid-engine layout of the 'i', with the little three-banger normally positioned just under the back seat and ahead of the rear wheels, very little cabin space goes unused yet more space in front and in back can go toward crumple zones.

Packaging for the battery and motor system, as with the 'i', is smart. The MiEV's 16-kilowatt-hour lithium-ion battery pack fits neatly with the motor system under the back seat and cargo floor and allows a real-world driving range of about 80 miles. Its motor produces 47 kW, which equates to the 63 horsepower that's the most permitted in so-called kei cars, a type of minicar that's exempt from some taxes in Japan.

Step into the i-MiEV and turn on the ignition, and unlike some electric vehicles you don't hear the whirring of cooling fans in the battery compartment almost instantly.

Moving away from a parking space, we noted that there's almost no—if any—creep when you lift your foot off the brake. With a slight press of the throttle pedal you're moving forward smoothly. Step on it a little more and you'll hear more of a faint whine—and if you haven't driven an electric vehicle before you'll be astonished by the available torque.

Neither the MiEV nor the 'i' that it's based on are downright quick, but the 'i' feels to have the advantage, at least from a standstill up to about 35 mph. We took the MiEV up to nearly 65 mph and at that point it didn't feel nearly as perky; the MiEV is limited to a top speed of 80 mph. At low speeds, the 2010 MiEV is much more in its element, feeling more substantial than the Smart Fortwo.

Also of note is that the MiEV's regenerative braking is very subtle; even by placing the shifter in the 'B' mode, which orders up more resistance, it's nowhere as aggressive as in the Mini E, for instance. There's also an Eco mode that cuts available power, aimed at eking the most out your charge, but in an area of high-speed boulevards it wasn't an option.

The MiEV was also very affected by load, which seems to be the case with most minicars; we noticed that with more weight, ride quality deteriorated.

Charging, as with most EVs, remains the single greatest hurdle. It takes about seven hours to charge with a 220-volt system and 14 hours with a household 110-volt AC outlet. We're still holding out for those special three-phase 220-volt quick chargers to become widely available; with them, Mitsubishi says you can get the battery pack to 80 percent in just 30 minutes.

Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X

The development concept for the all-new Lancer Evolution X specifies a "new-generation high-performance 4WD global sedan that allows all levels of driver to enjoy the car's speed and handling with ease and in safety".

The new model features Mitsubishi's S-AWC2 traction and handling system, that integrates the control of drive torque and braking management with the four-wheel drive system to help realise highly responsive and intuitive handling in addition to outstanding vehicle attitude stability.

Other examples of Mitsubishi Motors' latest automotive technology to be featured in the new model include a new lightweight and high-performance 2.0 litre turbocharged MIVEC3 engine with aluminium cylinder block and a 6-speed automated manual transmission that contributes to exceptional performance with improved fuel economy.

The car's performance-driven design makes the car's extreme potential clear, while cockpit design focuses the driver’s attention on operating his machine.

2008 Mitsubishi Lancer GTS Compact Sedan

What was tested?: 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer GTS ($18,490).

Options: Sun and sound package ($1,500).

Price as tested (including $625 destination charge): $20,615.

I've driven lots of cars that make idiots want to race me.

Usually I just ignore them and drive like a grandma until they go away, taking off in their sticker-covered cars with McDonnell-Douglass spoilers and Folgers-can exhaust tips. I think it's great that they want to race, just not on a public street.

And I've never driven a car that attracts more stupid, whiny-engined street racers than this Mitsubishi.

It's the Lancer GTS, a family car designed to look and feel sporty. It has a rock-hard suspension, a huge rear wing and styling that makes it look kinda sorta like the wicked-fast Mitsubishi Evolution X.

Despite what the kids in crooked hats think, though, the Lancer GTS is no Evolution. It actually feels like it's powered by an anemic hamster.

Other than the drivetrain, everything about this car feels raw and abrasive, exactly what a hardcore driving enthusiast wants. In many ways, it feels like it belongs on a racetrack, mainly because of the raucous suspension that makes even a mirror-smooth road feel like it's filled with potholes. Few street cars let you sense the road surface as precisely as this one, which is great if you want an engaging drive but no so cool if you want to be comfortable.

In a strange contradiction, though, this car that feels race-inspired in so many ways has an engine that feels, in comparison, like a wind-up toy.

The GTS has the same engine as all the other standard-issue Lancers, a 2.0-liter four-banger that makes 152 horsepower. That's actually a reasonable amount of power for a family car, but it seems out of place in a vehicle that feels spectacularly sporty in other ways.

It doesn't help matters that the engine is coupled to a continuously variable transmission, so you don't get the same sensation of speed as you would with a manual transmission or even, heaven forbid, a traditional automatic.

Of course, driving isn't all about power. Even without a super-powerful engine, the Lancer GTS is fun to toss around, rewarding your skill as a driver rather than your ability to step on the gas pedal. It doesn't come with traction control -- it's not even available as an option -- so you're always free to play with the limits of tire adhesion without an electronic schoolmarm stepping in to spoil your fun.

The Lancer GTS also excels as a regular family car, assuming you can live with the rough ride. It has comfortable front seats, a roomy back seat and lots of air bags to keep you safe in a wreck.

The big question, though, is whether you'll want to buy one. If you want your car to look fast but not necessarily be fast, then the Lancer GTS is a good buy for $18,490. For that money, it's a nice looking, fun-to-drive family car.

But if you want serious performance, you'll have to look elsewhere. The Evolution X will likely cost around $35,000, but more affordable speed machines are out there, like the Honda Civic Si, Acura RSX and Chevy Cobalt SS in the low $20,000 range. Does that mean there's room in the Mitsubishi showroom for a higher performance Lancer that's more affordable and less scary than the Evo? I sure hope so.

Pros: It's a stylish, fast-looking car with a super-firm, sporty feeling suspension.

Cons: It doesn't have the power to back up its racer looks.

RATINGS (1-10)
Style: 9
Performance: 6
Price: 9
Handling: 10
Ride: 1
Comfort: 6
Quality: 7
Overall: 6

Mitsubishi L200

Mitsubishi announced that the 2008 Mitsubishi L200 in UK has range of updates. The 2008 Mitsubishi L200 Animal now comes with Bluetooth mobile phone connectivity, DVD satellite navigation system, and a Rallitronic power upgrade as an option.

While the 2008 Mitsubishi L200 Warrior updates include Mitsubishi Power Sound System, cruise control, Super Select Four Wheel Drive, and 17 inch alloy wheels.

Press Release

REVISED L200 ADDS VALUE, STYLE AND FUNCTIONALITY L200 Warrior and Animal double, club and single cab revisions result in higher levels of specifications Introduction of ‘Dropside’ sees expansion in the L200 commercial range

The Mitsubishi L200 has revolutionized the pick-up segment with its refined engine and high levels of safety, comfort and equipment. To add to its already strong appeal, the range is now set to be refreshed as Mitsubishi bosses aim to keep this class-leading off-road vehicle in number one position.

The announcement comes shortly after announcing that the new L200’s manual transmission variants will come with a 225 g/km CO2 emissions rating, placing them in the lower Congestion Charge band and saving drivers £17 per trip in and out of the Capital.

The revised line-up will apply to the L200 Warrior and Animal variants in double, club and single cab variants.

Revised L200 Warrior

The revised Mitsubishi L200 Warrior, which is still the best selling variant of the L200 range, will now offer higher levels of specification, meaning better value for money.

In line with customer and dealer feedback, body colored wheel arches have been added in order to maximize the visual impact of the vehicle. The revised L200 Warrior Club Cab variant will now be available with a cloth seat option, and will also include many of the same features fitted as standard on the L200 Warrior Double Cab.

The Warrior itself has enhanced equipment levels, such as:

cruise control,

Mitsubishi Power Sound System (420 Watts – double cab only),

new seat fabric design,

Super Select Four Wheel Drive,

17 inch alloy wheels, and more.

Specially branded ‘Warrior’ leather can also be added for only £1,000 plus VAT, available on both Club Cab and Double Cab variants. Pricing will range from £16,049 for Club Cab variants to £18,799 for Double Cab variants.

Revised L200 Animal

In a similar manner, the revised L200 Animal comes with even more standard features. These include:

a full DVD satellite navigation system with seven inch colour screen,

Bluetooth mobile phone connectivity,

an optional Rallitronic Power Upgrade,

specially branded ‘Animal’ leather seats,

‘Animal’ illuminated door entry guards,

a six disc CD auto-changer, and more.

Pricing will range from £19,749 to £21,049 (list price). With the additional features now fitted as standard, the Mitsubishi L200 Animal variant is poised to be the most striking L200 yet.

New Colors Available

As well as a list of additional features, the revised L200 Warrior and Animal range will be available in: Starlight Silver (metallic), Cosmos Black (metallic), Graphite Grey (metallic), Aztec Red (solid) and Sapphire Blue (metallic).

All-new L200 Dropside

In response to customer demand following the successful introduction of the L200 Single Cab Tipper’s, Mitsubishi is now launching the L200 Single Cab Dropside.

Available on both the L200 Single Cab 4Work and 4Life variants, the conversion includes:

an extruded aluminium frame (deck and sides),

quick release sides with flat bed for easy loading and unloading,

a locking tool box,

ladder tie down points,

thermoplastic molded mudguards and lashing rails.

The payload for the L200 Dropside is 1,120 kilograms with load bed dimensions of 2,495mm by 1,775mm. Pricing will range from £14,999 for the 4Work variant to £16,249 for the 4Life variant.

Mitsubishi Evolution

Mitsubishi has released the first official pictures of the forthcoming Lancer Evolution X. The design is based on the concept unveiled at the 2007 Detroit Motor Show.

From the official Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X Press Release:

Distinguishing features of the Lancer lineup include a high-rigidity platform that delivers excellent crashworthiness.

The Lancer Evolution X model features Mitsubishi’s S-AWC (Super All Wheel Control) traction and handling system, that integrates the control of drive torque and braking management with the four-wheel drive system to improve both handling and stability.

The new lightweight 2.0-liter turbocharged MIVEC (Mitsubishi Innovative Valve timing) engine has an aluminum cylinder block and a 6-speed automated manual transmission.

The cockpit design is focused on the driver.

Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VIII GSR

Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VIII GSR (2003)

Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X Car

After the presentation at the Auto Salon in Detroit of the Prototype X Concept, which was predicting the series production, Mitsubishi Motors Corporation has revealed the Lancer Evolution Model.
For the American market, Mitsubishi has decided that the lancer model should be called "Galant Fortis"(which in Latin means powerful, bold, brave). This is part of the new Sedan auto class, with a higher level of safety, performance a comfort, all these being adopted at international level. These characteristics include an extremely rigid platform which is behaving very well in eventual accidents, a new 2 liter engine with aluminium cylinders that offers a higher power and a medium consumption of fuel, an exterior that combines sportiness with elegance and a lot of interior space, very well distributed.The developing of the concept for the new "Lancer Evolution X" has predicted the new trend in Sedan vehicles with integral traction, that have a very good handling and full safety at high speed. The new model comes with the Super All Wheel Control function that integrates systems for the control of traction, handling, a great management for the brake control on all 4 wheels, all these bringing the car attitude and very good stability on the roads.Another new technology of the people at Mitsubishi Motors is the extremely performant 2.0 liter engine, turbo, very light, with the system MIVEC (Mitsubishi Innovative Valve timing and lift Electronic Control System), which has aluminium cylinders, all these characteristics being adapted to a manual gear box in six speeds which is essential for the resulted performance and fuel economy.The new Lancer Evolution will be available for sale in North America in the first quarter of 2008

2010 Mitsubishi Evolution X FQ-400

The 2010 Mitsubishi Evolution X FQ-400 is a high performance four door luxury car.

The Evolution X FQ-400 features a Turbocharged Incline-4 engine with fuel injectors, stainless steel piping that delivers high performance. The capacity of the engine is 2000 cc and it delivers an output power of 430 bhp and 387 lb-ft torque at 3500 rpm. It reaches the speed of 60 mph in 3.7 seconds and the top speed is about 155 mph. The Evolution X FQ-400 features 6-Speed manual transmission and the gear shifts can be performed easily and quickly even at higher speeds and loads.

The Evolution X FQ-400 features 18-inch lightweight nine spoke wheels with Bilstein Shock Absorbers that ensure smooth and comfort driving. The wheels are wrapped with Toyo Proxes R1R tires and it features sealed disc brakes with piston calipers that give a good grip and handling of the car even at higher speeds.

The exteriors feature the automatic headlamps, mirrors and stylish body structure. The interiors feature the remote central locking, 30 GB hard drive, Bluetooth, DVD satellite navigation system, instrument panels, leather seats and sporty steering wheel.

Specifications

Vehicle Type: - 4-door sports luxury car
Configuration: - Front Engine
Engine: - Turbocharged Incline-4
Capacity: - 2000 cc
Torque: - 387 lb-ft at 3500 rpm
Horsepower: - 430 bhp
Transmission: - 6-Speed Manual
0-60 mph: - 3.7 sec
Top speed: -155 mph

Mitsubishi Evolution X FQ-400

Car Hall Of Fame: Mitsubishi Evolution

The first induction was a shoe-in: the Mitsubishi Evolution.

There is a reason that this is the first car we plan on talking about – The Evolution was by far, hands down, the best all around bang for your buck in its prime from 2003-2006 (Evolution VIII & IX). This car, with its price tag of around $30,000 USD, was the best performance you could get out of a stock car, not to mention all of the aftermarket performance sellers who saw the possibilities with the Evolution.

Equipped with all-wheel-drive, the Evo, along with the Subaru WRX STi, collectively set a new standard for all around automotive performance. Sure the usual American muscle cars can offer great pricing on performance, but the Mitsubishi and it’s cousin are more than just “straight-line” cars. The Evolution put down jaw dropping numbers – tested stock when it came to slalom, braking, g-pad, and track lap times.

The sad news is that after 2006 Mitsubishi decided that it was time to revamp the Evolution for the tenth time. It could have been worse: Subaru decided that they would revamp the WRX STi, and decided that people should not have to choose whether they want a hatchback or not. Subaru felt it neccessary to make that decision for you. In 2008 ( and hopefully only 2008 ) the WRX STi will only be offered in the hatchback style. The Evolution X wins 2008 by default. Here it is: The Mitsubishi Evolution X

Some people like the X better than the VIII or IX. We are not those people. Based on looks alone the X is nowhere near where the 8’s or 9’s were. Also the X is slightly heavier and a tad slower. This is not the end of the Evolution by any means, but as for us – we’ll stick with the golden age (2003-2006)

Seidl Tuning Mitsubishi Evolution VIII

Seidl Tuning and Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution 8 is a very nice partnership. Seidl used to tune especially German cars, but know they’ve decided to beat this sharp Japanese.

Because the engine and suspension are up-to-date, they made only bodykit modifications – front bumper, side sills and rear bumper.

The front bumper comes from original lines and it’s slightly modified. There are vertical bars in side openings and both sides has small lollypops now.

The most distinctive change is in case of new paintwork of central part. Now it’s black and it looks very interesting. They continued in the sills and now we can enjoy extreme ones with sporting image.

The rear bumper was next and it consists of three big openings with exhaust tip in one of them. Overall, this bumper looks nice; it’s simple but has nice details. The way of German tuners.


They didn’t forget about wheels. Original rims were replaced by chromed alloys with low-profile tires. I think this wasn’t good move.

The Mitsubishi Lancer Evo’s characteristic rear wing was replaced by slightly retiring with stop light.

And that’s all. The German Seidl tuning proves that they can do also non-German machines. They made the extreme bodykit for the extreme car. It’s not perfect, but looks good and drives perfectly.

Mitsubishi EVOLUTION

Mitsubishi EVOLUTION

Mitsubishi EVOLUTION

Mitsubishi EVOLUTION

Mitsubishi EVOLUTION

Mitsubishi EVOLUTION

Virtual Tuning: Mitsubishi Evolution IX

Virtual Tuning: Mitsubishi Evolution IX

Mitsubishi Evolution IX

Here’s one of our just detailed JDM units before the latest Evo X arrives! It’s a Mitsubishi Evo IX GSR Package which comes with a lightweight aluminium panel, a 270 km/h full-scale speedometer, Recaro Alcantara & leather seats, Super AYC and a whole bunch of other goodies. Not bad for a 286 bhp AWD machine!

Mitsubishi Lancer

New Lancer arrives in Argentina

A new generation of the Mitsubishi Lancer has just been presented in Argentina and is available for sale immediately dealers in the Japanese brand.

The new model features a new front and better interior finishes. Offered only with the engine 1.6i 16v of 98 hp, enough power to launch the new model up to 181 km / h and accelerate from 0 to 100 kph in 12.6 seconds.

With regard to equipment, is offered in a single version GLXi which has elements such as ABS, dual airbags, front and rear electric windows, power locks, power steering and alloy wheels of 15 inches. The final price of this model is of $ 21,900 (17,124 €).

Mitsubishi Lancer Evo IX FQ-360 for the UK

Mitsubishi wanted the complete range Mitsubishi Lancer Evo IX in the UK with the addition of a new and formidable version. The CF-360, developed by Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart , becomes not only in the fourth model offered by the company in Britain but also in one of the bullets faster than see the country's roads in far too long. Their arguments are convincing; 371 horsepower (366 bhp) at 6,887 rpm and 492 Nm at 3,200 rpm. This spectacular performance was achieved using a fuel pump high-pressure, a high-flow catalyst and the reprogramming of the typical call center.

The dynamic aspect of the car remains unchanged, so that direction, suspension, brakes and traction system remain faithful to the Mitsubishi Lancer Evo IX normal .

Visually there are differences. The exclusive tire SpeedLine of 5 radios wrapped in Yokohama gums, a new front spoiler in carbon fibre and a generator torbellinos rear identify the CF-360. Inside, the tray beneath the audio equipment has been replaced by some watches Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart order to check the parameters of pressure, oil temperature and battery voltage.

In terms of equipping the CF-360 comes standard with air conditioning, Recaro seats, power windows, alarm, RADIOCD and four airbags. None of these elements harms their performance, showing a spectacular 0 to 100 in 4.2 seconds. The maximum speed is around 260 per hour (160 miles per hour, approximately 257 km / h).

The Mitsubishi dealers are already receiving the first booking of CF-360, marked with a price of 35,504 pounds (51,595 euros/65.277 dollars), although it will be officially presented next week during the British Chamber of Automotive.

More photos of the Lancer Evolution X

Mitsubishi has published a handful of new images that show us several individual components of the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X . Want to see how the new turbo? Maybe you inspect closely the sound equipment? Or maybe your tires BBS? These are just some elements that appear in detail in the latest batch of photos circulated by the brand, which until we find the impudico bare chassis of the new Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution . Anyway images may be more revealing of the passenger compartment, where we can see clearly the differences between the GSR and RS, the latter devoid of the soft velvet upholstery, the centre armrest and some of the finest details of the model.

Mitsubishi will present the new Lancer in Detroit

It will not be until next Chamber Detroit when Mitsubishi Motor show for the first time the public and the press the new Mitsubishi Lancer , a model in which the firm has placed high hopes.

Although little is known of, are known to exist in so far as versions of normal street and of course, also in the formidable Evolution, that so many successes in competition have given to the company.

The engine access seems to be a 1.5i with 110 hp. Other engines will be a 2.0i Turbo with 280 hp give Japanese specification but could rise to other markets. In diesel engine is expected to move to the new Mitsubishi Lancer is the 2.0 TDI Volkswagen, with 136 hp and change speeds of six.

Taiwan: Mitsubishi Lancer introduced Fortis

Mitsubishi has in Taiwan one of the largest markets by volume and importance and therefore do not neglected, throwing themselves models for this market, usually derived from other marketed in different countries.

The Mitsubishi Lancer comes Fortis to complete the Mitsubishi Lancer range, albeit with a vehicle design and appearance of superior, more elegant and more packaging. At first, will be sold with a block of two liters with 152 hp, while later with mechanical reach 1.8 liters.

Like the Mitsubishi Lancer that will be sold in Europe next Fall, Mitsubishi Lancer Fortis takes the basis of the Outlander and even many other elements are shared with the whole way. The equipment can be very complete with climate control, ESP, HID headlamps directional, projector into the windshield of information on the instrumentation, etc..

Of course, alloy wheels, leather upholstery with heated seats and electric, electric sunroof or air bags front, side and curtain also are available.

The new Mitsubishi Lancer Fortis is manufactured exclusively in the factory that Mitsubishi has in the Taiwanese city of Taipei, from where other models also emerging as the Colt Plus, Galant Grunder, Zinger, Space Gear, Varyca, Veryca, Savrin and freeco.

Mitsubishi introduced in Spain on Lancer Ralliart

Although not reach the market until a few months, Mitsubishi has introduced the most powerful version of the sport and range Mitsubishi Lancer apart to "virtually no competition" Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X , arriving in dealerships in August.

The Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart will acquire both the body as a sedan in the new version Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback , five doors and more versatile. In both mechanics will be the same, a block of two liters pressure charged with 240 hp and a maximum torque of 36.0 mkg at 3,000 rpm. The benefits are very good, with a maximum speed in excess of 220 km / h and an acceleration of 0 to 100 kph less than 7 seconds.

With regard to conventional Mitsubishi Lancer improvements have been made in chassis, brakes, direction and has comprehensive AWC traction, though less sophisticated than in the Mitsubishi Lancer EVO . Also known novelty regarding the Mitsubishi Lancer is the change of SST sequential automatic double clutch with six speeds, similar to that of the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X .

The envelope serial Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart will be very comprehensive and elements such as automatic air conditioning, outdoor sports package, alloy wheels, MP3 CD radio, electric package, ESP, TCS, etc.. shall series. From prices still can not talk much while taking into account what it costs a conventional and a Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X , we can intuit that around € 33.000-35.000.

Launch the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IX MR in Japan

Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) premiered in Japan a new duo, it is the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IX MR high-performance 4WD sports sedan (GSR / RS) and Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution Wagon MR high-performance 4WD sports wagon (GT / GT-A) . The mean follow MR Mitsubishi Lancer Racing , a termination of the exclusive Mitsubishis most prominent. The cars are part of the second litter produced by MMC, the first included the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VIII MR launched in February 2004.

The new models are the version number fourteen of the series that began with Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution in October 1992 and both the new sedan and station wagon are the third generation of models designed in the driving sport in mind. The vehicles will also be the last to use the G63 2L DOHC turbo engine with water cooled, engine that delivers 206 kW (276 hp) of power at 6,500 rpm. The MR benefit from Eibach springs and Bilstein shock absorbers and a reduction in the height of the vehicle so that this is more glued to the ground. He joined the AWC system control driving, which ensures good maneuverability and stability; Enkei 17-inch tires and Super Active Yaw Control (AYC) system that transfers torque / torque between the rear wheels while maintaining control, increasing the traction and better performance.

The Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IX MR mechanical box is available with six speeds in its version GSR and the other five thought to competition in the RS version. For its part the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution MR Wagon can be found with mechanical box of six speeds in its version GT and another five-speed automatic version in the GT-A.

The price of MR starts at the 2,856,000 yen (24,588 dólares/19.192 euros).

Surprised at the Barcelona version of the Lancer Ralliart Sportback

There are still a few months for his official presentation in Paris, but the Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback is already walking naked through the streets of Barcelona. Will it be a thing of the heat? Danidmas of The Auto Union, had the great fortune to meet one of the first units of the compact during a demonstration for the press, and neither short nor lazy bland chamber to immortalize your phone before they disappear.

As you can see from the pictures, the version of the Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart Sportback features the same front of Evo sedan, complementing the rest of the body with skirts, obscured tires and a small rear spoiler. The mechanical available in Europe for the base model will be three, a 1.5, 1.8 and 2.0, petrol, diesel and petrol respectively. The M itsubishi Lancer Ralliart Sportback will use a more powerful 2.0 turbo with 240 hp.

New Mitsubishi Lancer for Poland

The segment of small and medium saloons seems that it has become fashionable to put in almost all European markets where certain extent, have lost volume by its smaller versatility of use. By contrast, since the coming to market new products, sales soar.

And of course, Mitsubishi does not want to lose the opportunity to put the new Mitsubishi Lancer

It is available in sedan versions and family, and a gasoline engine with 98 hp 1.6i 16v or a 2.0i 16v with 136 hp. The prices of the new Mitsubishi Lancer are:

Mitsubishi Lancer 1.6i 16v Invites 57,990 zloty (14,970 € / 18,603 dollars)
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.6i 16v Invites Plus 62,990 zloty (16,277 € / 20,208 dollars)
Mitsubishi Lancer 2.0i 16v Intense 72,990 zloty (18,861 € / 23,434 dollars)
Mitsubishi Lancer Bodywork family by 2,000 zloty more (516 € / 642 dollars).


among the best sellers in the segment. Undisputed leader in Russia, to Poland presents the new generation with front retouched, more equipment and some internal pilots rear type Lexus.

New Mitsubishi Lancer EVO FQ360

Aimed at British market, Mitsubishi has just put a special series of only 200 units of the Mitsubishi Lancer EVO , called FQ360, which had the elegance of its exterior and mechanical power.

The two litre engine, helped by a turbo, develops a total power of 366 hp thanks to changes in electronics. The acceleration from 0 to 60 miles (97 km / h) performs in 5.3 seconds while the maximum speed is 253 km / h.

In the interior, sports seats are like "baquet" partial leather upholstery, automatic climate control, four electric windows, closing with command and alarm, sound equipment, etc.. The exterior, grey quartz, shows a wing of considerable size and alloy wheels of 17 inches. The price, 34,500 pounds (52,408 € / 67,841 dollars).

Frankfurt 2005: Mitsubishi Lancer Evo IX

Continuing with the Japanese we find ourselves with the latest incarnation of a legend of the rallies, the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution .

Mitsubishi has chosen to follow a continuous line, a little more rounded, perhaps even less aggressive, and that is distinguished by a whole new bumper / headlights, drawing attention pilots rear, transparent and size "small" (I found very beautiful and appropriate). As could not be otherwise, your engine has also been revised, reaching the figure of 280 angry horses, which together with its probadísimo design, are able to make it ridiculous to cars much more expensive and more renown.

With regard to internal ... Inside ... ... 're going to quit in "functional". Next to the adusto Subarus seemed stylized Mercedes. Okay, all materials were of high quality, but is that both the instrument panel as the rest of the dashboard were extremely outdated, almost retro. Since the installation of radio-CD at the controls of air conditioning through the prehistoric digital clock. Do not Mitsubishi could have been a little more careful? The touch, although correct, was not exactly refined, and I think the only thing really good inside the seats were competitive

2010 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution MR Touring

A slightly more comfortable version of the iconic Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution. As its name suggests, it’s based on the Evo MR, with its six-speed dual-clutch automated manual gearbox. The Evo MR Touring presents a somewhat subtler visual image with its less obnoxious rear wing while making occupants a bit more comfortable with full leather upholstery, more sound insulation, heated seats, and a sunroof. Auto headlamps and an insulated windshield round out the Touring trim, which is considered the flagship of the Evo line. A classier center console with improved materials also comes along for the ride to dress up the interior, as it does for all 2010 Evos and higher-end Lancer trim levels.

How Does It Drive?

Very well, since the additions only add about 30 pounds compared with the MR. It still drives like the Evo it is, it just seems to bring a little less craziness than do other Evos (and it can be argued that the normal one brings less craziness than most previous generations of Evos did). In other words, it’s fast, fun, and firm on the road. Retained are the sharp steering, right-now brakes, and very aggressively scooped seats. (We still have bruises on our right butt cheek from the first time we hopped in and didn’t quite clear the structurally reinforced lower bolster.) The turbo whirl and rorty note of the 291-hp four-banger are still present, happily, just not as in-your-face, which should be welcome on longer drives. Indeed, while we probably still wouldn’t choose this car for any “touring” duties, it is certainly the most touring-worthy of the current crop of Evos.

How Does It Stack Up?

If you consider the 305-hp Subaru Impreza WRX STI as the Evo’s only direct competition, the Lancer Touring can be considered the most premium and elegant car in its class. Tee-hee. However, at the Touring’s heavens-to-the-high price, there are many other slick rides that are just as fun—however different in character—including the Mazda RX-8, the Infiniti G37, and the BMW 1-series. We wouldn’t buy a Touring without cross-shopping the others to see which best handles your own brand of touring.

What’s the Cost?

At $41,710, plus a couple grand for navigation, the Evo Touring is a near-$44K proposition. Yikes. And it remains hard to get around that price tag even when bombing around corners with as much hustle as you can muscle. It might be a great used-car deal, however, once the first guy takes the hit, provided the car doesn’t take too many hits itself on its various “tours."
Specifications

VEHICLE TYPE: front-engine, 4-wheel-drive, 5-passenger, 4-door sedan

BASE PRICE: $41,710

ENGINE TYPE: turbocharged and intercooled DOHC 16-valve inline-4, aluminum block and head, port fuel injection

Displacement: 122 cu in, 1998cc
Power (SAE net): 291 bhp @ 6500 rpm
Torque (SAE net): 300 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm

TRANSMISSION: 6-speed manual with automated shifting and clutch

DIMENSIONS:
Wheelbase: 104.3 in Length: 177.0 in
Width: 71.3 in Height: 58.3 in
Curb weight (C/D est): 3700 lb

PERFORMANCE (C/D EST):
Zero to 60 mph: 5.3 sec
Standing ¼-mile: 14.0 sec
Top speed (drag limited): 150 mph

FUEL ECONOMY:
EPA city/highway driving: 17/22 mpg

Mitsubishi Concept ZT

Is this the shape of the next Mitsubishi Galant? It definitely looks distinctive and classy and goes well with that new Mitsu waterfall grill. The interior is all show car and is packed to the gills with technology. The Concept will be powered by a 187hp, 295 lb/ft tq diesel engine powering all 4 wheels via their new twin clutch SST gearbox much like those found on the new EvoX. Continue reading for wallpapers and press release.

2009 Mitsubishi Galant Ralliart

The sports-oriented version of Mitsubishi's family sedan is touted as an Eclipse in a more practical body by none other than Mitsubishi.

The power comes from the same 3.8 liter V6 as you'd find in the company's Eclipse GT sports car, Mitsubishi is proud to point out. The engine makes 258 horsepower at 5,750 rpm and 258 lb-ft of torque at 4,500 rpm thanks to Mitsubishi's MIVEC variable valve timing system.

2009 Mitsubishi Galant Fortis Ralliart

The new Galant Fortis RALLIART strikes an excellent balance between everyday driving comfort and fun-to-drive dynamic performance and as such will meet the needs and demands of a wide spectrum of customers.