CAR News

Similar in size to the current car, the New Generation Outlander follows a clear design brief where in true Mitsubishi fashion, key directions were for an “engineer’s car” with a “Solid – Safe – Simple” shape, blending substantial look with clean surfaces.
This same uncluttered quality look continues inside the car with high grade materials (padded surfaces, soft-touch finish, silver accents, gloss black appliqués…) gracing a dashboard designed for better driver concentration, including ergonomic steering wheel controls as well as high-resolution and easy-to-read instrument displays.
In Europe, the New Generation Outlander will offer at launch the choice between two low impact engines (whether in 2WD or 4WD): 2.0 l MIVEC petrol or 2.2 MIVEC Clean Diesel (MMC’s own 4N14 engine) Depending on market, model, engine and specifications, Auto Stop & Go will be available, as well as an all-new 6-speed automatic gearbox.
As part of its novel technical package, the new Outlander will also be equipped with an “eco-friendly driving system” that notifies the driver when she/he is driving at maximum efficiency. Accordingly, the driver can choose to drive at maximum efficiency to enhance actual fuel consumption of the vehicle – availability according to model & market.
After this Geneva unveiling, the Next Generation Outlander will be launched first in Russia this summer, prior to European (late summer), Japanese, Oceania, Chinese and North American debuts.
From 2013 in Europe2, MMC will also take advantage of the built-in possibilities of Outlander’s versatile architecture to add an EV-based plug-In hybrid powertrain – a fully integrated solution, based on MMC’s EV technology and making the best use of MMC’s extensive 4-Wheel-Drive expertise as well. When fitted to Outlander, the Mitsubishi Plug-in Hybrid EV system will allow for a range and very low CO2 emissions similar to that of the MITSUBISHI Concept PX-MiEV II (over 800 km and a target of below 50 g/km).

Mitsubishi Motors has crafted a new compact car that will satisfy the needs of people all over the world, whether in emerging markets or mature markets. That car is the new Mirage.

The development goal for the new Mirage was to offer world-class environmental performance and the easy d r i v a b i l i t y o f a c o m p a c t m o d e l a t a n e a s i l y a c c e s s i b l e p r i c e w h i l e a l s o d e l i v e r i n g a c o m b i n a t i o n o f r o a d performance, design excellence and build and trim quality to bring driving pleasure to more people. The new Mirage sits on a new lightweight and high-strength platform. The extensive use of high-tensile steel sheet together with painstaking weight reduction throughout the entire vehicle has produced one of the lightest five-seat five-door hatchback bodies on the market. The lightweight body and its slippery aerodynamic lines contribute greatly to the
car’s low fuel consumption. The Mirage provides the maneuverability and easy drivability expected of a compact car while also offering ample interior and luggage space. The Mirage is powered by a new 1.0-liter 3-cylinder MIVEC engine which uses a regenerative braking system for energy recovery.

Incorporating Mitsubishi Motors’ own Auto Stop & Go idle-stop system in the new engine boasts a top-of-class level of fuel economy. In creating the new Mirage compact car Mitsubishi Motors has stayed faithful to the Mitsubishi Motors Way, reviewing and re-examining in painstaking detail every technology applied to and incorporated in the Mirage.

The Mirage embodies a new way of thinking in building automobiles. Mitsubishi Motors is confident the Mirage will meet the expectations and earn the satisfaction of customers the world over in its role as a partner in their daily lives and communities. The Mirage production model will go on sale first in Thailand in March 2012 and will be rolled out in other markets all over the world in quick succession to bring real driving pleasure to customers everywhere.

Design

The design of the Mirage is speckled throughout with “dashes of spice” that are meant to enhance the driving experience for the owner in his or her daily life. In the exterior, this can be seen in its elegant silhouette and the appearance of the expressive body panel surface. The interior design, meanwhile, gives expression to the design theme in the clean and simple aesthetics of the center panel and can be seen in the careful attention given to the even the smallest of details. The Mirage was not designed solely with style in mind; rather to make a comfortable driving experience that is both eco-friendly and people-friendly.

Exterior

The Mirage uses roof lines which create distinctive side view proportions in a very aerodynamically efficient design. The trailing roof edge creates a sharp and edgy shape yet s t i l l provides ample rear seat headroom. Providing excel lent forward and s ide vi s ibi l i ty, the beltline starts low down just behind the front wheel arch and rises gently as it runs towards the rear. The beltline and roof shape are balanced to inject movement into the side design

The taut panel surfaces bring out the charm in body c o l o r i n g t o m a x i m u m e f f e c t . T h e h e a d l a m p s t h a t accentuate the front of the Mirage were shaped to give its distinctive face use a richly expressive design which adds crispness to the side view while morphing into softer and gentler styling in the front view. From the r e a r , t h e t a p e r i n g c a b i n s h a p e i s c o u n t e r p o i s e d b y thick bumper ends to give the Mirage tail a wide, squat and reassuring look of stability.

T h e Mi r a g e wa s r e l e n t l e s s l y d e s i g n e d t o a c h i e v e a n a e s t h e t i c a l l y p l e a s i n g a n d e f f e c t i v e b a l a n c e b e twe e n sophisticated looks and superior aerodynamic performance. This can be seen in the front grille with its minimal opening, in the front bumper with its airflow rectifying design, in the aero wheel covers which optimize airflow a r o u n d t h e w h e e l s , i n t h e s h a r p e d g e s o f t h e r e a r b u m p e r a n d r e a r e d g e o f t h e c a b i n , a n d i n t h e w i n d tunnel-optimized rear spoiler design. By aggressively using these elements in the design, the Mirage was made very aerodynamic, contributing to its high fuel efficiency.

Interior

“Simple & Clean” was the design theme for the Mirage’s interior, aimed at creating a spacy and comfortable interior that envelops its occupants in a pleasant ambiance. The use of a flat dashboard design wi t h a n a c c e n t l i n e wh i c h d e s c r i b e s a n a r c s t r e t c h i n g f r om the windscreen edge across its whole length imparts a sense of width to the cockpit. The edge of the dashboard is cambered, giving a greater feeling of openness to the cockpit. The center panel with its glossy piano-black finish enhances the overall texture and gives an elegant a c c e n t t o t h e c l e a n a n d s imp l e d e s i g n o f t h e i n t e r i o r , ma k i n g a pleasant ambiance.

Packaging

The Mirage features innovative packaging which fits an interior space with ample front and rear seat leg room into a compact body and delivers a comfortable ride for all occupants. The Mirage’s compact dimensions give it a top-of-class turning radius, while its slim-line A-pillar and low-set belt line give the driver an outstanding field of vision. The styling allows the driver to see the engine hood, thus making it easier to judge the width of the car for easier maneuverability and drivability.

Performance

The Mi rag e i s powered by a new 1.0- l i ter 3- cyl inder engine wi th a number of ef f i c iency-enhanc ing features including the MIVEC variable valve timing system, the adoption of Mitsubishi Motors’ Auto Stop & Go idle-stop system, a Brake energy regeneration system, as well as thorough weight reduction and an exhaustive reduction in friction losses. The well-balanced mix of new technologies and improvements to existing technologies provides top-of-class environmental performance. The MIVEC engine is mated to a next-generation CVT with an auxiliary gearbox providing a wide ratio span. Feeding torque drive effectively and efficiently to the driving wheels, this transmission delivers both outstanding fuel economy and drivability. The Mirage uses Mitsubishi’ s RISE safety body design which has been made lighter by strategic use of lightweight and very stiff high-tensile steel plate.

Together with its superior aerodynamics, the production Mirage will be targeting top-of-class fuel efficiency of 30.0 km per liter.

2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse Special Edition

From its early days as a sleekly-styled, turbocharged-4-cylinder boy racer model, right up through to its current design as a sophisticated yet distinctive-looking two-door with available V-6 power, the Mitsubishi Eclipse Coupe and Eclipse Spyder have long been tailor-made for the true driving enthusiast.

But after a long and successful run as the Japanese auto manufacturer’s signature luxury performance sports coupe in North America, the always fun-to-drive Mitsubishi Eclipse will cease production after the upcoming 2012 model year.

To mark the occasion, the outgoing 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse Coupe and Eclipse Spyder will be available in a unique SE Special Edition that will feature eye-catching exterior features including special “SE” side decaling, black side mirrors and handsome 18-in. dark finish alloy wheels, along with the extensive list of high-end standard features that can be found on the Eclipse GS-Sport versions of both the hardtop and convertible models.

Included amenities on the amply-equipped Eclipse GS-Sport models are a 4-speed automatic transmission, leather seating with heated front seats and a power driver’s seat, rearview camera, Bluetooth® hands-free phone access, HID headlights with fog lamps, heated side mirrors and an exquisite sounding 9 speaker, 650-watt Rockford Fosgate® premium audio system with SIRIUS® satellite radio. The coupe version of the Eclipse GS-Sport includes a sunroof as well.

The most affordably-priced version of the Eclipse remains the GS Coupe model. No-cost features include a 6 speaker 140-watt AM/FM/CD player with MP3 playing capability and an auxiliary audio input jack, air conditioning, 6 airbags, dual exhaust, blacked-out roof, 18-in. alloy wheels and automatic shut off headlights. The Eclipse GS Coupe comes equipped with a smooth-shifting 5-speed manual while a 4-speed automatic transmission is available as an option.

Powering all of these aforementioned Eclipse Coupe and Spyder models is a very capable 162 horsepower, normally-aspirated 2.4-liter SOHC MIVEC 16-valve inline 4-cylinder engine.

The top-of-the-line Eclipse GT Coupe and Spyder editions feature a 265 horsepower, 3.8-liter SOHC MIVEC 24-valve V-6 that is mated to a 5-speed automatic transmission that makes use of Mitsubishi’s Sportronic® transmission technology, allowing the driver to manually select gearshifts when so desired. An automatic climate control system is also an included feature on all Eclipse GT models.

Standard safety equipment on all Eclipse models includes 4-wheel disc anti-lock brakes (ABS) with Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD); Active Stability Control (ASC) and Traction Control Logic (TCL); and advanced dual front air bag supplemental restraint system (SRS) and side air bags. Side curtain air bags are included on the Eclipse Coupe.

Mitsubishi Motors today announce details of the new 10MY Lancer 2.0 DI-D Juro offering an outstanding level of specification and an unbeatable proposition for any car in this segment

Mitsubishi Motors UK has today announced details of the Lancer 2.0 DI-D Juro. This latest iteration of the Lancer hatchback offers an outstanding level of specification with a really eye-catching price – offering an unbeatable proposition for any car in this segment.

Product Information

The Juro has an enviable specification, including a Kenwood integrated Satellite Navigation system complete with reversing camera and even leather seats.

Specification includes, but is not limited to:

* Black Leather
* Kenwood System
* Sat Nav, Bluetooth, Reversing Camera, iPod connection
* 16″ 5-Spoke Alloy Wheels
* Air Conditioning
* Cruise Control
* Front Fog Lamps
* Steering Wheel Audio Controls
* Leather Steering wheel & Gear Shift Knob
* Front and Rear Electric Windows
* iPod Socket
* Front, Side, Curtain & Knee Airbags
* Brake Assist (BA)
* Emergency Stop signal System (ESS)
* Alarm/Immobiliser
* Electric & Heated Door Mirrors
* Colour Keyed Rear Spoiler
* ISO-Fix Child Seat Mounting Points

The Kenwood high specification multimedia system comprises, integrated Garmin Satellite Navigation, Parrott Bluetooth, iPod connection and a reversing camera. It also includes a steering wheel control interface allowing the operation of the factory-fitted steering wheel mounted controls.

Colours:

Available now, the Lancer Juro hatchback will be available in the following colours:

* Cool Silver (metallic)
* Stone Grey (metallic)
* Orient Red (metallic)
* Amethyst Black (metallic)
* Lightening Blue (metallic)
* Frost White (solid]

Pricing

With a List Price starting at £14,999 (inc. VAT) the Lancer Juro offers an outstanding price for customers in this “age of austerity”. What is more, it should appeal to anyone in the family-oriented C-segment, including petrol-engined cars that are normally cheaper than any car with a diesel engine and such a high level of specification. With 163g/km CO2 emissions the Lancer 2.0 DI-D Juro falls into VED Band G – therefore qualifying for £155 1st Year rate VED. The Lancer falls under insurance group 21E and costs £315 for the Mitsubishi Service Plan.

Conclusion

The Lancer Juro offers exceptional equipment levels and value for money compared with other competitors in this segment. Mitsubishi has initial stock of some 1,000 vehicles, and customers can book their demonstration with their local dealer now.