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  • 2014 Mitsubishi i-MiEV – US Price $22,995

    Mitsubishi has announced the 2014 i-MiEV electric-powered production vehicle. It comes with impressive price reduction of $6,130 over the previous 2012 model year vehicle.

    The 2014 model year Mitsubishi i-MiEV ES model including CHAdeMO DC quick charge port, battery warming system and heated side view mirrors now starts at only $22,995. Furthermore, after factoring in the Federal tax credit of $7,500, the net MSRP of the 2014 Mitsubishi i-MiEV drops down to only $15,495

    Standard equipment package:

    Accessories/Features

    • Driver and front passenger heated seats
    • CHAdeMO DC quick charge port
    • Battery warming system
    • Heated side view mirrors
    • Rear door speakers
    • 8A/12A switchable Level 1 charging cable*** (approximate charge time from near empty to fully charged – 22 hours for 8 amp/14 hours for 12 amp)
    • Charge port lamp

    Interior Enhancements

    • Leather-covered steering wheel and shift knob
    • Passenger-side vanity mirror with lid
    • Numerous decorative color/trim upgrades

    Exterior Enhancements

    • Aluminum wheels
    • Front fog lights
    • New daytime running lights (DRL)
    • Black-out door sash trim

    Source: Mitsubishi

  • 2013 Mitsubishi i-MiEV Receives SE Trim Level

    The four-passenger 2013 Mitsubishi i-MiEV received new SE trim which offers faster charging, as well as heated front seats and seatbacks. The innovative hatchback got an improved 120-volt, which reduces charging time to 14 hours from empty.

    He more common model with 240-volt Level Two charger however remains unchanged, requiring up to seven hours from empty. 2013 i-MiEV SE model is also equipped with all the features included in the base ES model as well as some upgrades such as 15-inch alloy wheels, premium seat fabric, leather-wrapped steering wheel and shifter, 360-watt audio system, silver cluster accents and dual-vanity mirrors.

    As an option Mitsubishi is offering a Navigation Package that comprises of a 40-GB hard-disc drive navigation system on a seven-inch touch-screen display with rearview camera and Bluetooth connectivity.

    2013 Mitsubishi i-MiEV SE standard equipment:

    • AC synchronous motor (66 horsepower, 145 ft. lbs. of torque)
    • Six airbags – dual front, dual side-impact curtain and front-seat mounted side-impact airbags
    • Four wheel anti-lock brakes and electronic brake-force distribution
    • Active Stability Control and Traction Control Logic (comprised of stability control which stabilizes the vehicle when it detects skidding and traction control to control wheels from spinning when detecting loss of traction over slippery surfaces)
    • Brake Assist and Brake Override Systems
    • Anti-theft immobilizer and anti-theft security alarm system
    • MacPherson strut front suspension, three-link de Dion rear suspension
    • Power windows and door locks with remote keyless entry
    • 50/50 split folding rear seats
    • Heated front seats and six-way adjustable driver’s seat
    • Air conditioning and micron air filtration
    • Battery warmer
    • MiEV Remote for timer charging, remote climate control (pre-cooling and pre-heating during charging)
    • Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System for pedestrians

    2013 Mitsubishi i-MiEV SE has a starting price of $35,498.

    Source: Mitsubishi

  • Mitsubishi Canada Milestones

    global-small-car-thumbMitsubishi is growing popular in Canada. Evidence of that is the good mood of Shin Fujioka, President and CEO of the Canadian Mitsubishi branch: “We ended 2011 with a 5.2 percent increase over the previous year, and we broke the 20,000–vehicle mark for the first time.  This is a goal that we are particularly proud of and one that gives us confidence that Canadians are embracing Mitsubishi’s cars and crossover models. This is quite an achievement and says a lot about the quality of our Mitsubishi products and our hard- working dealers.”

    More reasons to celebrate come when we take a look at the Global Small Car Concept which made its debut in Canada earlier on. It is a vehicle designed to stay affordable, green and lightweight. At the same time it is actually a five-door, five-passenger sedan. Power comes in the form of a 1.0 three-cylinder engine that has fuel sipping characteristics including a brake energy storing. Transmission lineup is pretty standard: a 5-speed manual or a continuously variable one. In Japan, that same small-platform car has been revealed as a production model and goes under the name – Mirage. Hopes are up there that it will do 3.3L/100km. Thailand will get the taste of it first and then the rest of the world. In Canada sales are expected to begin in 2013.

    Global Small Car Concept
    Global Small Car Concept

    Another exciting highlight was that of the new 2012 Lancer SE. It has a multitude of smart-tronic gadgets (resembling the ones in the again popular RVR and Outlander) to keep the Lancer’s AWD chassis on the road.

    All-electric debuts were also celebrated – in 2011, the first Canadian 2012  i-MiEV was given to Ross Redman, a Winnipeg man, who spent 5 years on a waiting list for it. Now that is dedication.

    Source: Mitsubishi

  • Mitsubishi i-MiEV will go on sale in December in Europe

    The European version of i-MiEV full electric car will be introduced at the 2010 Paris Motor Show, which will be at Paris Expo – Porte de Versailles in Paris, France from Thursday, September 30th to Sunday, October 17th (open to the general public from Saturday, October 2nd).

    The Euro-spec Mitsubishi i-MiEV will be put on sale from December of this year in 14 countries including France, the United Kingdom, Germany. (more…)

  • Citroen C-Zero compact electric vehicle

    Citroen unveiled today the C-Zero, which expands the French manufacturer’s compact vehicle range with a 100% electric solution. The new Citroen C-Zero electric car is developed in cooperation with Mitsubishi, and that is the main reason for its similarity with the i-MiEV. (more…)

  • All-new Compact Crossover announced by Mitsubishi

    Mitsubishi Motors Corporation will soon introduce their all-new on-road Compact Crossover, which will be retailed first in Japan from February 2010 onwards.
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  • UK Police Forces with all-electric i MiEVs from December

    The all-electric Mitsubishi i MiEV city car has joined the UK Police Forces. Showcased at the National Police Show in September, the i MiEV in full police livery has a range of 100 miles and a top speed of 81mph, which is ideal for urban policing. The Police i MiEV can carry four adult passengers and full police equipment. (more…)

  • 2010 Mitsubishi i-MiEV CARGO – electric drive vehicle

    Mitsubishi Motors is presenting i-MiEV CARGO at the 41st Tokyo Motor Show, which will be open from October 24 through November 4. i-MiEV Cargo is a new generation electric drive car powered by Permanent magnet synchronous motor delivering 47kW power and 180Nm of torque. (more…)

  • Mitsubishi’s i-MiEV Promotion at Frankfurt Airport

    Mitsubishi Motors Deutschland, the German distributor for Mitsubishi vehicles is providing 2 new-generation electric vehicles i-MiEV to Fraport AG, the owner of the Frankfurt Airport. (more…)

  • Mitsubishi to bring new-generation i-MiEV to market

    Mitsubishi Motors Corporation today, on World Environment Day, unveiled the production version of the i-MiEV new-generation electric vehicle (EV), describing it as “the pioneer that will open the door to the next 100 years of our automobile society.” The i-MiEV will go on sale on the Japanese market in late July of this year. (more…)

  • Mitsubishi signs MoU with Vancouver regarding testing of i MiEV electric vehicle

    Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) subsidiary Mitsubishi Motors Sales of Canada (MMSCAN) yesterday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Government of British Colombia, the City of Vancouver, power company BC Hydro, and Mitsubishi Canada Limited for feasibility testing of the zero-emissions i MiEV*1 electric vehicle. (more…)

  • Mitsubishi and PSA: one step further towards electric vehicles for Europe

    Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) and PSA Peugeot Citroen announced today that both companies have signed a Memorandum of Understanding regarding collaboration on electric vehicles based on a vehicle currently under development by MMC in Japan. (more…)