2010 Mitsubishi Outlander GT S First look

The 2010 Mitsubishi Outlander GT S AWC has just gotten better and by better we mean in the looks department for one.

Mitsubishi has given the 2010 Outlander the same aggressive front nose featured on the Lancer. At first glance one may think it is a jacked up Lancer on steroids. One may also question the power plant under the hood? Could the folks at Mitsubishi gone mad and placed the Lancer Evolution engine under the hood? Not quite but one can still dream at this point.

More specifically the Outlander GT S AWC we tested has a smooth and powerful V-6 under the hood, which is good for 230 hp at 6,250 rpm. Some other publications have tested the car 0-60 and revealed a time in the low 7’s, which means this Outlander GT-S, is no slouch.

Back to the thoughts on it’s brother car the Lancer Evolution: the Outlander GT S AWC also shares the same Super All Wheel Control System (S-AWC) found in the Lancer Evolution which means that this sporty crossover is more than capable of taking a few corners.

Mitsubishi i-Miev pioneers

Drive one of Mitsubishi's i-Miev electric cars from San Francisco to Sacramento. But there were two things wrong. No. 1, the i-Miev is based on Mitsubishi's i model, a Japanese Kei-class car designed for cities and not the length of high-speed freeway we would drive into California's Central Valley. No 2, it is 85 miles from San Francisco to Sacramento and Mitsubishi puts the i-Miev's best range at 80 miles.

We can solve one of these problems with a stop at a new Eaton rapid charger in Vacaville, about 55 miles outside of San Francisco. That charger should bring the i-Miev's batteries to an 80 percent charge in 25 minutes, reminding us that "rapid" is a relative term. Mitsubishi scheduled a lunch during the recharge stop, as five i-Mievs would need to take turns at the single charging station.

We were presented with a small number of i-Mievs, various test cars that had been brought over to California from Japan, all with right-hand drive. Our first lesson in right-hand drive is that you turn on the windshield wipers to signal a turn.

2011 Mitsubishi i-Miev EV Test Drive

2011 Mitsubishi i-Miev EV
Alternative fuels are still stuck inside the chicken-and-the-egg dilemma. No one wants to commit to building an alternate fueling infrastructure (the egg) before there’s a critical mass of vehicles (the chicken) out there to use it. And vice versa. Frustrating as that logic loop is to be caught in, there are indications that there are ways out of it. One ray of sunshine (literally) is the quick charger station for electric vehicles in Vacaville, Calif.

Mitsubishi, which is planning to send a version of its i-Miev electric car here next year, seized upon the Vacaville charging station as a solid excuse for a press event touting both its vehicle and the potential infrastructure represented by the quick charger.

The plan was straightforward: A group of journalists would travel in five Japanese-market i-Mievs from San Francisco across the Bay Bridge and then northeast up I-80 to Vacaville. That’s a total of just about 54 miles; within the i-Miev’s range as long as the air conditioning wasn’t turned on and the drivers were careful.

Mitsubishi i-MiEV Electric Vehicle Showcased at NSW Parliament House

Mitsubishi electric car i-Miev to be part of a NSW Government trial by the Department of Environment Climate Change and Water (DECCW). Mitsubishi’s innovative i-MiEV electric vehicle has today been showcased at NSW Parliament House as part of a NSW Government Trial.

The vehicle, one of only two in the country, is being trialled this week by staff at the Department of Environment Climate Change and Water (DECCW) to test its performance as part of a working fleet. During an official inspection NSW Environment and Climate Change Minister Frank Sartor met with Mitsubishi's Vice President of Brand and Marketing, Paul Unerkov, received a brief presentation on Mitsubishi’s benchmark electric vehicle technology, and enjoyed a drive in the snappy city commuter.

Mr Sartor is enthusiastic about the potential of electric vehicles in NSW. “Our fleet has about 25,000 vehicles so the potential for electric cars to help us make savings in carbon emissions is huge," he said.

Mr Sartor said the NSW Government has formed an Electric Vehicle Taskforce to look at the technology, infrastructure, policy, and legislation that would ensure motorists could gain early access to electric vehicles.

Mr Unerkov said “The team at Mitsubishi Motors is proud to be at the forefront of the evolution of environmentally sound motoring in Australia and is looking forward to working with the government on creating a sustainable future”.

Mitsubishi Confirms ASX Crossover Vehicle for Australia

Mitsubishi ASX Compact Crossover

Mitsubishi Motors Australia Limited has confirmed its new sub-compact all-wheel drive vehicle will be known as the ASX when it arrives in Australia in August.

According to MMAL’s president and CEO, Masahiko Takahashi, the ASX nameplate is based on the concept of an “Active Smart Crossover.”

“The ASX is primarily a city car - very stylish and manoeuvrable around town - and the adoption of the European brand name reflects this.

“But ASX is more than just a pretty face. It also has the added benefit of being very smart, especially in terms of the technology that drives its engineering, design and all-wheel drive ability,” Takahashi said.

The ASX is closely based on the Concept-cX show car, first unveiled at the 2007 Frankfurt Motor Show. The vehicle is available in Europe and Japan with a variety of power plants, and the choice of either two or four-wheel drive configurations.

While MMAL has not yet revealed full specifications for the ASX range, the company has confirmed that the Australian line-up will include both diesel and petrol engines and will be available for sale in Australia in August.

2010 Mitsubishi Outlander GT

The Outlander 2010 is further enhanced with a theft protection device, alloy brakes and clutch control.

2010 Mitsubishi Outlander GT

The refurbished beige leather interiors enhance the stylishness of the vehicle, along with warm and cool upper glove box, leather-wrapped door trims and instrument panels, the AC control panel knob with chrome ring and high-contract meter combination. The Outlander 2010 is also equipped with technologically advanced 650W Premium Rockford Fosgate sound systems, with 9 speakers in 7 positions.

The Outlander's lifestyle quotient is further enhanced with other features like a new Adaptive Front Lighting System, a new grille with chrome accents, new front bumpers, redesigned front fenders, mirror mounted turn indicators, new door and dash trims, USB port, AUX-IN port, aluminum pedals, leather covered instrument panel, roof rails, new combination meter and auto-folding Outside Rear View Mirrors.

The Outlander 2010 is priced at Rs. 19.95 lacs, (ex-showroom), all-India, and is available in an exciting range of new colors, including Catwalk Silver, Haute Red, Chic Black, Cool Aqua Metallic, Vogue White, Shimmering Ash, Runway Grey, Primavera Purple and Glitterati Green.

The unveiling of the vehicle was followed by the launch of Rohit Bal's Outlander Signature Collection, including a stunning new line of garments that reflect the spirit of the Outlander 2010. Comprising a stunning new line that embodies power, grace and elegance, the collection reflects the spirit of the Outlander 2010. The sharp and slick look of the new line also underscores the perfect blend of luxury and style that the vehicle symbolises.