All New Mitsubushi MIRAGE 1.2 Litre, Prices start at RM56,000

Mitsubishi Motors Malaysia (MMM) has officially launched the all-new Mitsubishi Mirage for malaysian market. Buyers and fans who are interested can already place their bookings now at any authorized Mitsubishi dealer nationwide.

Three versions will be offered with a choice of manual transmission or CVT (INVECS-III). The Mitsubishi Mirage equipped with a 1.2-litre three-cylinder MIVEC engine which is can produce about 77hp and 100Nm of torque. The car is a lightweight car which is the weight is about 850 kg and has a claimed fuel consumption about 21 km/litre measured in the New European Driving Cycle(NEDC).

Standard features that come with both variants include ABS, EBD, dual front airbags, seatbelt pre-tensioners, Bright View instrument cluster, leather wrapped steering wheel and a 2-DIN touchscreen audio system with USB and iPod interface. The CVT gets a Smart Key with Push Start button and fully digitized automatic air conditioning system which the manual variant lacks.

The car is available in five colour options – Lemonade Yellow Metallic, Eisen Gray Mica, Red Metallic, White Pearl and Cool Silver Metallic. Prices start at RM56,000 for the 1.2 M/T to RM64,000 for the 1.2 CVT on the road without insurance. Additionally, the first 500 individuals who book the Mirage will receive a mystery gift.

“I am confident that Malaysians will like this compact and complete car. With outstanding fuel economy and attributes that make it a perfect urban runabout, the Mirage is set to be a big player in the small car segment,” said Tetsuya Oda, CEO of Mitsubishi Motors Malaysia.

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Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.4 Launched for Malaysian

Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.4

Mitsubishi Motors Malaysia has expanded the Lancer range in our market with the Lancer Sportback 2.4 now added to the line-up sitting alongside the 2.0-litre Lancer EX and Lancer GT sedans. The new model is the first C-segment entry by any manufacturer in Malaysia to feature an engine as large as 2.4 litres.

Priced at RM132,980 inclusive of insurance, Mitsubishi hopes to put the car in the considerations of those looking to either upgrade from the C-segment or downsize from the D-segment. A limited-run (30 units) special edition Lancer Sportback LE with Ralliart accessories goes for just under RM135,000.

Powering the Lancer Sportback is the 2.4-litre version of the all-aluminium GEMA 'World Engines' whose architecture is shared with Hyundai and Chrysler. The Mitsubishi version is code-named 4B12 and features MIVEC technology, putting out 168hp @ 6,000rpm and 226Nm @ 4,100rpm. Like the Lancer sedans, the Sportback also uses the INVECS-III CVT with six virtual ratios.

The Sportback comes with a decent level of specifications and equipment. All-round independent suspension and disc brakes make for a good start. Safety kit includes Active Stability Control with Traction Control (ASC+T), ABS, EBD, BA, and dual airbags. The tyres are still the same uniquely-sized 215/45 R18 Yokohamas as given on the Lancer GT, but we have been told that a number of other tyre manufacturers are starting offer this size of tyres as well.

Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.4

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New Mitsubishi 3S Centre In Kota Bharu

Mitsubishi Motors Malaysia together with authorised dealer Aman Razak Cartrade Sdn Bhd today celebrated the official opening of its brand new 3S (Sales, Service and Spare parts ) centre in Kota Bharu, Kelantan.

This is the first Mitsubishi Motors 3S centre in Kota Bharu. Mitsubishi Motors Malaysia was represented by Chief Executive Officer Mr Keizo Ono along with Aman Razak Cartrade Managing Director, Dato' Khairul Bin Dato' Haji Othman.

With a total built-up spanning over 22,000 square feet with an initial investment of over RM 1.2 million, the modern and contemporary 1-storey 3S centre is fully equipped with a customer lounge, delivery bay, inspection bay, one working bay, two hoist bay and is Wifi-available.

Aman Razak Cartrade's new Mitsubishi 3S centre is located at Lot 2955C, Jalan Long Yunus, 15200, Kota Bharu, Kelantan.

In total, the new 3S centre will bring Mitsubishi Motors Malaysia showrooms to 41 showrooms out of which twelve are 3S Centres, and 51 service centers nationwide.

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All-New Mitsubishi ASX Now Available for Booking

Mitsubishi ASX

October 06, 2010

Stylish compact crossover launching soon

The new ASX compact crossover from Mitsubishi Motors has been creating waves across the world. This exciting global car will reach Malaysian shores very soon. Mitsubishi Motors Malaysia, the importer and distributor of Mitsubishi Motors vehicles, has announced that it will begin collecting bookings for the ASX from 8 October onwards.

The all-new ASX compact crossover is expected to be officially launched in early November 2010.

The ASX's key concept is 'Smart-Sized'- more compact than a conventional SUV, but larger than a compact car with a higher seating position, thus striking a fine balance between the two. Passenger car handling and agility from an SUV's vantage point as well as utility are not sacrificed - the ASX offers both.

The ASX will be powered by a 2.0-litre 16-valve engine with Mitsubishi's proprietary MIVEC system. This modern DOHC power plant has 150 PS of power and 197 Nm of torque. It will be paired with an INVECS-III CVT gearbox with 6-step Sports Mode.

Equipment levels are generous. The ASX comes with standard Active Stability Control (ASC), Hill Start Assist and dual front airbags plus a driver's knee airbag. Also included are leather seats, a 2-DIN wide touch screen audio system, reverse camera, automatic air-conditioning and cruise control are luxurious extras. A full-colour LCD multi-information system in the instrument panel complete the vision of perfection.

Available in five colours, the estimated price for a fully-imported Mitsubishi ASX from Japan is RM140,000.00 (Peninsular Malaysia). For more information, please visit your nearest Mitsubishi Motors showroom, log-on to www.mitsubishi-motors.com.my or call the Mitsubishi Motors Customer Care Line at 03 7622 2202.

Mitsubishi ASX

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All-new Mitsubishi Pajero Sport For An Active Lifestyle

Mitsubishi Motors Malaysia, the sole and exclusive distributor for the Mitsubishi brand country-wide, has officially launched the Pajero Sport GL, a rear-wheel-drive variant of the original four-wheel-drive Pajero Sport, which has been renamed Pajero Sport GS. At RM 145,467.80 (OTR without insurance), the Pajero Sport GL is substantially cheaper than the RM 158,609.80 Pajero Sport GS.

On the outside, Pajero Sport GL sports a black honeycomb grille (chrome bar grille for GS) and six-spoke 16" wheels (17" for GS). Inside, the cabin comes with chocolate-brown leather seats (beige for GS), and loses the faux wood inserts on the dashboard and the four-wheel-drive gear lever.

New to both model variants is a built-in reverse camera that complements the existing 2-DIN touch-screen entertainment system with DVD/CD/MP3/AAC playback ability and USB/iPod/Bluetooth connectivity. Safety equipments include dual SRS airbags, Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD) and front seatbelt pretensioners.

The 2.5-litre turbodiesel engine with 134 bhp at 3500 rpm and 314 Nm at 2000 rpm remains paired to a four-speed automatic with Sport Mode, which acts as a manual override. Power only goes to the rear wheels for Pajero Sport GL, and all four wheels for Pajero Sport GS.

Like its truck counterpart, the Triton, Pajero Sport GL is underpinned by a ladder frame chassis, with double-wishbone suspension at the front. But Triton’s rear leaf-spring suspension makes way for an independent three-link suspension. The brakes up front are ventilated discs and drums at the rear (disc brakes for GS).

Source: news.motorstop.asia

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Special Edition Lancer 2.0GTS Introduced

Mitsubishi Motors Malaysia has introduced a limited run of what's been tagged the Special Edition Lancer 2.0GTS.

The car, limited to only 100 units, features a number of dress-up items, these being mostly on the exterior - there's a a rear airdam and diffuser, carbon fibre add-ons to the rear spoiler and sideskirts, as well as a new gun metal finish to the alloy wheels.

Inside, the seats feature a redesigned race-styled Nappa leather pattern, with red and orange stitching, and the gear knob gets the red stitch working as well. No change to the mechanicals, so it's more a case of merely adding on the looker treatment.
The SE Lancer is available in two colours, Red Metallic and Black Mica, and is priced at RM 123,046 on-the-road, without insurance. And if you decide that a SE is it, you get a limited-edition Ralliart jacket with that purchase. You'll find the car in all Mitsubishi Motors showrooms as of tomorrow.

Source: The Star Online

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Production Mitsubishi i-MIEV unveiled

Mitsubishi Motors Corporation has unveiled the production version of the i-MiEV electric vehicle (EV) in Japan, and for starters the company expects to distribute, on a maintenance lease basis, some 1,400 i-MiEV models in 2009 principally to corporations and to local authorities, with sales to individuals beginning in Apr 2010, though it will start taking orders in late July.

Essentially, the production version of the i-MiEV doesn't veer too far away from the test bed vehicles of the type. The vehicle will be powered by a high energy-density lithium-ion battery - manufactured by Lithium Energy Japan - comprised of 88 lithium-ion cells connected in series and installed under the floor in the centre of the vehicle.

The powertrain is a high-efficiency compact and lightweight permanent magnet synchronous electric motor specially developed for the vehicle, while a lightweight and compact single-speed reduction gear transmission makes up the drivetrain.

The car will come with a compact, lightweight on-board charger that allows the drive battery to be charged using a domestic 100V/200V AC line, at rates of 14hrs and 7hrs respectively for a full charge, though it can also be "quick charged" at stations which are currently being established throughout Japan, 30 mins giving an 80% charge.

It will have a single-charge range of 160km, giving it a range that will be ample for most daily commutes.

Elsewhere, it will be the first minicar and the first Mitsubishi Motors model to use LED headlamps; the rear combination lamps also use fast-illuminating LED emitters for the tail and stop lamps.

To keep on the green theme, the car features the use of PBS (polybutylene succinate)-bamboo fibre Green Plastic for the tailgate interior trim. The use of PBS-bamboo fibre cuts life-cycle emissions (from extraction of raw materials to final disposal of product) of CO2 by some 10% compared with polypropylene.

Eight body colours will be available, these being three monotones (White Solid, Cool Silver Metallic and Raspberry Red Pearl, as well as the two 2-tone colour schemes that have been used to date to highlight the i-MiEV - Red Solid/White Solid and Cool Silver Metallic/White Solid.

Additionally, new two-tone schemes - White Pearl/Ocean Blue Metallic and White Pearl/Mint Green - will be offered, along with a premium colour, Cool Silver Metallic/Black Mica.

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Mitsubishi Lancer GT Overview

Lancer has returned, sleeker, stronger, better. The new Lancer 2.0 GT is Mitsubishi Motors answer to all that is tired and cliche about sports sedans. Featuring a bold design surrounding a heart as agile as it is powerful, the Lancer's entrance is anything but tentative. Place your hand on the hood, and you may still hear the echoes of the rally.

ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION

However you choose to drive, the pure excitement of the rally courses that gave birth to Lancer is unmistakable. It's in the hum of power rising from beneath the hood, and the exquisite smoothness of the CVT as it shifts up and down. Once Lancer has spoken to you, you'll understand.

2.0L Aluminium Block Engine

Absolute thrill in a 4-cylinder package. The Lancer 2.0-liter powerhouse uses a lightweight aluminum block for optimum performance as it puts out 155PS to take control of city streets and open highways alike. MIVEC technology provides optimal valve timing at both low and high rev ranges, to give you the most of every curve and straightaway out there. MIVEC Technology

MIVEC (Mitsubishi Innovative Valve timing Electronic Control) is an exclusive technology that adjusts intake timing for optimal performance across the rev range. At low ranges, MIVEC provides on-demand acceleration for quicker starts, while higher ranges receive an impressive boost of power.

INVECS-III CVT

With CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission), Lancer offers a new level of driving enjoyment: an automatic transmission that's quiet, efficient, and eliminates the harshness and power lag of traditional gear changes. Furthermore, INVECS-III can monitor road and driving conditions to automatically determine timing, or observe driver behavior to create an intelligent profile that anticipates your every move.

Sports Mode with Paddle Shifters (2.0GT model only)

Sports Mode lets you enjoy the racing feel of changing gears with a 6-step shift control that still provides the convenience of an automatic transmission. For even greater control, paddle shifters built directly into the steering wheel make shifting as easy as a single press of your finger.

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