Mitsubishi News

They love this car in Japan. It has achieved cult status there. In fact, Mitsubishi Motors sold more than 37,000 units in Japan last year. No wonder it was named 'RJC Car of the Year' for 2006 by the Automotive Researchers & Journalists of Japan (RJC). What are we talking ...    Read more

March 2, 2007 -- CYPRESS, CA. -- Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) has announced pricing for its all-new 2008 Lancer compact sedan. The rally-inspired Mitsubishi Lancer delivers driven-to-thrill dynamics, "class-up" value, advanced safety and cutting-edge user-technology in an aggressively styled package. The 2008 Lancer will start at a manufacturer's ...    Read more

Has Mitsubishi turned a corner? Some analysts think so. According to reports, the once troubled company reported a net total income of $35.7 million compared to a $35.7 million loss during the same period last year. Even better, net income in sales in the fourth quarter of last year bolster ...    Read more

It's here! The ninth generation of the Mitsubishi Lancer is redesigned and ready for 2008. Who said a compact sedan has to be boring? That's where Mitsubishi stands when it comes to the Lancer GTS.Compared to the earlier Lancer model, the new one is going to be more visually appealing ...    Read more

Reuters spoke with Mitsubishi Motors about its reaction to the Chrysler press conference earlier in the week. Specifically, the automaker was asked if it would be interested in purchasing a stake in Chrysler if it’s jettisoned by parent/partner Mercedes-Benz. Mitsubishi Motors Europe Tim Tozer replied that the automaker had ...    Read more

Tokyo, January 22, 2007 — Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) today announced plans to launch a flexible fuel vehicle (FFV) in the Brazil market within fiscal 2007. The Company also announced that models are in development for the US market for a fiscal 2009 launch. One of MMC's design objectives is ...    Read more

Mitsubishi Motors Corp. is marking the end of U.K. sales of the current-generation Lancer Evolution supercar with a limited-edition model, the Evolution IX MR FQ-360 (the “MR” is short for “Mitsubishi Racing”). Only 200 of these cars will be made available at Mitsubishi Ralliart showrooms across the U.K., and will ...    Read more

Two cool technologies are coming thanks to Mitsubishi and AOpen -- the car PC and voice control of that PC.The Mitsubishi Motor Car PC is the first system to integrate multimedia personal PC with the electronic system of the car. The PC offers entertainment by being able to play DVDs, ...    Read more

This week, Mitsubishi Motors Corp. unveiled the all-new 2008 Lancer, a highly anticipated vehicle especially among enthusiasts. As detailed in previous posts, the Lancer is new, sharing little, if any, sheetmetal from prior generations. Based on the Concept X back in 2005, the Lancer has a more wedge-shaped, sportier-look, ...    Read more

Poor Mitsubishi. The troubled automaker will face another hurdle towards solvency when the new year begins. The automaker's new Lancer sedan, which goes on sale in March, will be the first to be rated under the Environmental Protection Agency's new federal fuel-economy standards. The new tests includes more stop and ...    Read more

Enjoy. Be Safe. Drive Safe.Happy holidays and New Year from the staff at Automotive.com.

Mitsubishi released official news on the 2008 Lancer which is scheduled to debut at the 2007 North American International Auto Show next month in Detroit.The Lancer is based on Mitsubishi’s new Outlander SUV. Interestingly, it’s shorter than the outgoing model though has a longer wheelbase (distance between the centers of ...    Read more

The new 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer will debut at the North American International Auto Show next month in Detroit. Mitsubishi has also announced it will unveil Prototype X, the highly-anticipated Evolution version of the Lancer at the show as well. Via MitsubishiCypress, Calif. (December, 2006) The highly anticipated Mitsubishi Motors Prototype ...    Read more

Mitsubishi Motors has announced it is recalling about 170,000 of its "mini vehicles" because of faulty tail lamps. One of the vehicles being recalled is the minicab Bravo which was produced between November 21, 1991 and September 30, 1999. The red lens used for both the tail lamp and the ...    Read more

The struggling automaker is looking for another hit and it hopes that its new version of the Lancer compact will be the answer it needs to light a fire to those sagging sales figures. The new Lancer is lower, wider, and more powerful than the current model. It is scheduled ...    Read more

A diesel engine Mitsubishi manufactures for Europe may also appear in the United States. Currently, plans call for the diesel to be made for Europe by 2010. A date for introduction in the United States, though,was not mentioned by Mitsubishi. Honda and other auto manufacturers will be introducing diesel engine ...    Read more

A current trend among the smaller SUV has been the incorporation of third row seats.The new generation Toyota RAV4, Honda CR-V, and the Mitsubishi Outlander (pictured), to name a few,all have such seating available. Previous editions had only two rows with the maximum capacity of seating five people semi-comfortably. Theoretically, ...    Read more

Though Mitsubishi Motors is currently well-known for its popular Eclipse coupe and Eclipse Spyder convertible, the company’s not resting on its haunches. Following the release of its all-new Outlander SUV, the automaker has announced it will unveil its all-new Lancer at next year’s North American International Auto Show in Detroit, ...    Read more

Tokyo, October 11, 2006 — Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) has built a new research vehicle, the Mitsubishi innovative Electric Vehicle (MiEV)*1 for a next-generation EV development project. The electric vehicle (EV) will be used for joint research programmes with power companies that have been working on the promotion of EVs. ...    Read more

October 10, 2006 -- CYPRESS, Calif. -- The 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander ad campaign aims to 'outbroadcast' the features of the all-new compact sport utility, as viewers are introduced to the new model on the just-launched microsite, http://www.outeverything.com. With the 2007 Outlander campaign, Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. debuts ...    Read more

October 9, 2006 -- CYPRESS, Calif., -- Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) has announced pricing for its all-new, second-generation Outlander compact sport-utility vehicle. The larger, more powerful 2007 Outlander will start at a manufacturer's suggested retail price (MSRP) of $21,370 for a well-equipped ES front-wheel drive model. Early ...    Read more

There are a lot of great vehicles out in the world and we pound our fists in frustration when we realize we’ll never see the European Ford Focus or Nissan Skyline. And some of these vehicles are even practical. Take a look, for example, the Mitsubishi eK wagons.Tokyo — Mitsubishi ...    Read more

Cypress, Calif. -- The all-new, second-generation Mitsubishi Outlander for 2007 offers a compelling blend of driven-to-thrill dynamics, bold styling, five- or seven-passenger versatility, plus the segment's first flap-fold tailgate for easy loading and several user-technology firsts for the compact SUV segment. The larger 2007 Outlander is based on a new ...    Read more

Mitsubishi Motors Europe will be presenting an updated version of the Shogun SUV at the Paris Motor Show this month. Details are still few. The Shogun will get a revised exterior and interior and “extra toys” like more standard features and the 12 speaker stereo system optiona. Engine choices ...    Read more

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) this week announced the unveiling of its newly redesigned www.mitsubishicars.com. This highly engaging, visually rich website marks a dramatic leap forward in terms of Mitsubishi's online consumer experience.The new site is replete with strong styling and design elements and easy-to-navigate research and ...    Read more