Mitsubishi introduced the model of tomorrow

On its stand at the Moscow motor show Japanese company rolled out the two new items - mikrokar and SUV, which run on electric.

Regarding the first - this is already known to us Mitsubishi i-MiEV (Mitsubishi Innovative Electric Vehicle - an innovative electric vehicle) - the world's first serial electric car. It is known that the machine can reach speeds of up to 130 km / h and travel 160 miles without recharging. But, despite the fact that in Japan at i-MiEV go longer even taxi drivers. However, at a recent press conference, President Osamu Masuko Mitsubishi Motors said that in the near future the company plans to bring a test batch i-MiEV for journalists test-drives.

The second novelty - an innovative concept crossover Px-MiEV, which debuted at the Tokyo Motor Show in September last year. The car is equipped with a 1.6-liter engine and two electric motors, but in its design, you can see the features of the latest Outlander XL.




In addition to the spirit of the cars of the future, on the stand Mitsubishi presented a new compact crossover ASX, as well as the Pajero SUV with a new 3-liter engine.

Mitsubishi Pajero Sport - Combating roads

The second-generation Mitsubishi Pajero Sport has not changed me - it is still frame SUV with a proven Super Select transmission and forced locking rear differential staffing equipment
The new Pajero Sport is not for nothing looks like cross-country rally for Mitsubishi raids - its terrain is very impressive. Perhaps, the new Mitsubishi Pajero Sport is quite worthy of laurels for extreme tourism. By road, the Japanese jeep will be able to draft off a few modern.

To make sure even need to go to the road, just look at the technical characteristics: now all of the versions equipped with the system Pajero Sport Super Select. On hard surface, it allows the driver to use as a rear or full drive, but on the off-road - the central locking differential and a lower transfer. Very impressive arsenal, is not it? No wonder Mitsubishi Pajero Sport looks like a second-generation sports-prototype Pajero Evolution, earned numerous victories in rally-raids.

In general, the muscles of the Pajero Sport inflated as necessary. Figuratively speaking, marching under the weight of a backpack he had not sognetsya. What is the way, because the trunk of the jeep is huge. And its scope can be further increased by sliding forward or second row seats folded. So here easily fit in, say, mountain biking.

Special issues of Mitsubishi will be more accessible

Mitsubishi company is preparing a special issue of Limited four compact models - eK Wagon, Toppo, Pajero Mini, and i - for a reasonable price.
New versions of cars lose some equipment. For example, eK Wagon Limited on the basis of a complete set of MX will receive only the remote control side mirrors with electric windows, front-wheel drive and a system access without the key, writes Japancar.

A Pajero Mini Limited-based front-drive XR versions were only wiper with the possibility of working in discontinuous mode, and system access without a key, the rest of the equipment dismantled.

Price front-drive configuration of any of the 4 models is equivalent to issuing Limited $ 10.5 thousand, and with full control - $ 11.8 thousand

Tuning Mitsubishi Lancer Evo X by AMS Performance

After that the engine was completely reprogramme the electronic control unit, high-performance fuel injector and powerful turbocharging. As a result, the power the engine is refined 385 hp

The braking system is upgraded through the installation of mechanisms Stoptech with six-piston front and four slide-hporshnevymi behind. Naturally, also brake linings replaced. The suspension became harder and less ground clearance. To set a wider low-profile tires Dunlop Direzza on 18-inch alloy wheels have had little to expand the front wheel arches. In general appearance the car has undergone considerable changes. Thoroughly elaborated on the aerodynamics of the front part. Retaining force increased at the expense of a new front bumper, redirect the free-air. Bonnet is made of carbon fiber. Of the carbon as well lid, and it established a massive adjustable antikrylo. The rear bumper received a new diffuser.
The cost of the AMS Performance tuning is not specified. While not known as whether they will be available separately or in an integrated package

Loss of Mitsubishi Motors in I quarter amounted to 281 million dollars

Net losses of Japanese car manufacturer Mitsubishi Motors Corp. in the I quarter of 2009-2010 fiscal year, which ended June 30 last, amounted to 26.44 billion yen (281 million dollars), while during the same period a year earlier the company gained a net profit of 10.3 billion yen ( 109 million dollars). This was published today in the financial report of the company.

The volume of sales in the I quarter of 2009-2010 financial year fell by 57.5% and amounted to 259.12 billion yen (2.75 billion U.S. dollars) to 610.1 billion yen (6.48 billion U.S. dollars) a year earlier.

Operating loss for the period reached 29.61 billion yen (314 million dollars), while the year before the company received an operating profit of 9.86 billion yen (105 million dollars).

Mitsubishi Motors is one of the world's largest producer, producing annually more than 1.6 million vehicles in 32 countries around the world. The company produces a variety of products - from small cars to heavy trucks, buses and specialized commercial vehicles.

Mitsubishi make a version of electric i-MiEV for trips to the store

The company Mitsubishi Motors plans to soon expand the range of electric i-MiEV, adding to the range of available modifications intended only for short trips around the city, as well as the mast-head - with the largest possible margin of course. That was reported by Autocar magazine, referring to the President of the Japanese automakers Osamu Masuku.

Normal Mitsubishi i-MiEV, which is in Japan so far can only be rented, equipped with a 63-strong electric motor and with a fully charged battery can travel about 160 kilometers. In the masthead as modified machines will increase the range to 200 kilometers, and charge the batteries from ordinary household electrical MiEV takes about seven hours.

In addition, the model also appears and the hybrid modification, which will be presented this fall at MOTORSHOW in Tokyo and will be on sale within the next three years. It was expected that Mitsubishi i-MiEV in Europe can be purchased in the next year.

Mitsubishi Colt ClearTec already on sale

Company Mitsubishi start selling a special version of Colt ClearTec, which like most of the current production models aimed at saving fuel and reducing exhaust emissions. Under the title ClearTec hiding TimeZero technology, aimed at implementing the above mentioned goals.

With regard to modernization, one of the major improvements is the development, already became famous, the system start-stop, which is available for 1.3 liter. gasoline engine. Recall that the system disables the engine at all the stops and include it as soon as the driver pressed the clutch pedal to activate the first transmission.

If you go to the numbers, the Mitsubishi Colt ClearTec has reduced by 30%, as fuel consumption, and CO2 emissions, which now amounts to 5.0 liters. 100 km and 119 g / km of CO2. In addition to the car for the first time used tires with low resistance, which also have an impact on the economy Colt ClearTec.

Obviously, the Mitsubishi Colt ClearTec - this is just the beginning, as the company plans to introduce green technology and Pajero and other models, the emergence of which can be expected within the next few years.