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  • Mitsubishi Announced Auction for a Legendary Model

    2015 Mitsubishi Lancer FInal Edition Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc., title sponsor of the 29th annual MS Dinner Auction, has just announced a national auction of the first Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution Final Edition, one of just 1,600 produced. The idea behind the event is to raise money for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. And in order to make the vehicle available to collectors all around the country, the auction went live 10 days in advance on eBay. Bidding will conclude November 11 at the MS Dinner Auction at the Loews Coronado Bay Resort in Coronado, California.

    The pinnacle of Mitsubishi’s state-of-the-art technology and engineering, the well-known Lancer Evolution, is in its first 10th and sadly final year and there are mere 1,600 Final Edition models that will be produced for the US. Bidding will be for the US0001 vehicle and it is already open on eBay and will conclude at the MS Dinner November 21.

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    As you might know, the Lancer Evolution is known as gear heads all around the world and it is believet that it is the originator of the four-door sports car. The Final Edition model comes with a 5-speed transmission that works in perfect harmony with the turbocharged and intercooled DOHC 16-valve 4-cylinder 2.0-liter unit. This combination makes the vehicle one of the most powerful mass-production Evolution with its 303hp (222kW).

    2015 Mitsubishi Lancer FInal Edition

    As you also might know, the vehicle is based off the current GSR model and offers lightweight two-piece Brembo brake rotors up front, accompanied by Bilstein shock absorbers and Eibach springs. at all four corners. And let’s not forget the innovative Super All-Wheel Control System.

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    Source: Mitsubishi Motors North America

  • Packed With Abundant Equipment 2016 Mitsubishi Lancer Readily Goes on Sale

    2016 Mitsubishi Lancer GT Front ViewMitsubishi Lancer in its new variant is ready to go on sale. It will satisfy its feature owners with brand new design and a lot more standard features. With its updated styling, the car not only looks amazing, but also shows performance and driving characteristics that many cars of its class could be proud of.

    Of course, the latest 2016 Lancer is built upon the strong legacy of its predecessors. They have all challenged the meaning of design, technology and performance, featured in a compact car.

    Four Trim Levels: ES, SE, SEL & GT

    Except for the changes in the design, the new Mitsubishi vehicle features more standard equipment then ever. In fact, at the ES trim level, there are goodies like the FUSE Hands-free Link System, automatic air condition climate control, fog lights, alloy wheels and new LED daytime running lights.

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    Furthermore, the SE trim level comes with all-wheel control, heated front seats, rearview camera and display audio with HD radio. And if you wonder about the SEL trim level, which appears for the first time in a Lancer, it adds leather seats, rain sensing wipers with auto on/off headlights, auto-dimming mirror and much more.

    2016 Mitsubishi Lancer Rear View

    At last, the most adored GT trim level offers unsurpassed driving-fun. Thanks to its sport-tuned suspension, larger disc brakes and 18-inch two-tone alloy wheels, it will surely do that. The sunroof and rear spoiler add extra exclusiveness to this trim. This particular car will be available with a 5-speed manual or with the optional generation CVT8. Also optional here are the Sportronic Steering wheel paddle shifters.

    Other Extras

    2016 Lancer will come at no cost equipped with new seat fabrics as well as with newly designed center console with built-in USB port. Mitsubishi is also offering two new colors for the model: Diamond White Pearl and Alloy Silver.

    2016 Mitsubishi Lancer Interior

    Fast fact: Mitsubishi Lancer is a car named an IIHS “Top Safety Pick” for seven years running in 2015. This is due to the comprehensive list of safety features and technologies found in each model. An example is the advanced Reinforced Impact Safety Evolution (RISE) safety body construction system.

    Pricing

    2016 Mitsubishi Lancer has a starting price of $17,595 USD.

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    Source: Mitsubishi 

  • 2014 Mitsubishi Lancer named “Top Safety Pick”

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    Owners of the 2014 Mitsubishi Lancer compact sports sedan have a new reason to be happy with their cars – the US Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has named the car “Top Safety Pick”. The Ralliart and Evolution models are not covered by this award, though.

    To name the 2014 Mitsubishi Lancer compact sports sedan “Top Safety Pick”, the IIHS used a total of twelve “small cars” for the so-called small overlap front crash test that has 25 per cent of the vehicle’s frontal area on the driver’s side impact a barrier at 40 mph (64 km/h). Introduced in 2012, the small overlap front crash test “replicates what happens when the front corner of a vehicle collides with another vehicle or an object such as a tree or utility pole,” according to the IIHS. Half of the vehicles evaluated achieved non-passing grades of “marginal” or “poor”; the IIHS requires that a vehicle earn a grade of “good” or “acceptable” to pass the test.

    “It is great to see our very popular Mitsubishi Lancer once again named as a “Top Safety Pick” by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety,” said Don Swearingen, Executive Vice President of MMNA. “Lancer is a versatile compact sports sedan that has an exceptional degree of safety, excellent fuel economy, sporty performance and plentiful standard features all at price to fit almost any budget.”

    What’s even better for the Mitsubishi brand and people who consider buying a Mitsubishi Lancer compact sports sedan is that the “Top Safety Pick” designation is applicable to the 2015 Mitsubishi Lancer compact sports sedan. The new car improves on previous models by including heated side view mirrors with turn indicators (standard on all models); an advanced next-generation continuously-variable transmission (CVT) that mimics the operation of a precision 7-speed transmission (standard on SE AWC model and available on other versions); and expanded new standard features including redesigned 16-inch two-tone alloy wheels, FUSE Hands-Free Link System with USB port, high contrast meters with color multi-information display, chrome interior door handles, soft-touch upper door trim, 6-speaker audio system, fog lights, and Sport front fascia with color-keyed center bumper (SE AWC model). New available content packages for the 2015 Lancer include a feature-rich Value Package (ES model) and Sun and Sound Package (GT model).

    You can have the 2015 Mitsubishi Lancer in four different models – the Lancer ES comes with loads of features and sells for USD 17 195 (fuel economy of up to 34 mpg/6.92 liters per 100 km); the Lancer SE AWC comes with a standard all-wheel control all-wheel drive system (USD 20 995); the luxurious Lancer GT sells for USD 20 595, while the turbocharged Lancer Ralliart with a sure-footed Super All-Wheel Control (S-AWC) system and an available rapid-fire 6-speed Twin-Clutch Sportronic Shift Transmission sells for USD 29 495.

    Source: Mitsubishi Motors North America

  • 2014 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X FQ-440 Special Edition

    Mitsubishi Motors UK is going to offer Lancer Evolution X FQ-440 MR Special Edition. The model is created to celebrate the company’s 40th Anniversary in the UK. The Lancer Evolution X has already achieved legendary status thanks to its past rallying successes and this special edition will help push the boundaries even further with more power than ever before.

    “Mitsubishi Motors in the UK are pleased to announce that, as part of our celebrations of being 40 years in the UK, we will be producing 40 special edition Evo Xs. The Lancer Evolution has always been a halo model for Mitsubishi and this special edition is no exception. More powerful than ever before and with a very limited availability, it will be a ‘must have’ for all die-hard Evolution fans!”, commented Lance Bradley, Managing Director for Mitsubishi Motors in the UK.

    FQ-440 Specification

    Technology:

    • Bespoke engine ECU re-map developing 440bhp at 6,800rpm and 412 lb.ft at 3,100rpm
    • HKS turbo
    • Janspeed exhaust system with a high-flow sports catalytic convertor
    • 6 Speed Twin Clutch Sports Shift Transmission (SST)
    • Janspeed intake & intercooler piping kit
    • Janspeed tubular manifold
    • Motorsport specification high-flow fuel injectors
    • Alcon front braking system – 6 pot mono-block front calipers with floating disc and bell assembly
    • Alcon rear caliper with floating disc and bell assembly
    • Front suspension lowered by 35mm
    • Rear suspension lowered by 30mm
    • Eibach coil springs
    • Super-All Wheel Control (S-AWC) with full time 4WD system
    • Keyless Operation System (KOS) with push button start
    • CAT 1 approved alarm immobiliser

    Exterior:

    • Forged 18” BBS alloy wheels
    • Bi-xenon headlights with adaptive front-lighting system (AFS)
    • Front fog lamps
    • PIAA motorsport silicone windscreen wiper blades

    Interior:

    • Recaro branded leather bucket seats
    • Rockford Fosgate premium audio with SD card based music server – 8 speakers + subwoofer
    • Leather sports steering wheel with audio and cruise controls
    • SD Card based Navigation system with 7-inch LCD touch screen
    • Airbags – dual front, side, curtain and driver’s knee SRS airbags
    • Bluetooth handsfree system with music streaming
    • High contrast LCD Display
    • Climate control
    • USB terminal

    Additional Equipment:

    All vehicles will be fitted with a data recorder which is connected through the On-board diagnostic (OBD) system. This will record details such as driving style, performance, vehicle diagnostics, and present location. Details of the data will be available to both CCC and the registered owner of the vehicle. The fitment of, and reporting of data from this device is a condition of the vehicle warranty. A three year subscription to the service is included in the vehicle price.

    Colours

    Lancer Evolution will only be available in Frost White (W37)

    Pricing

    QG5 Lancer Evolution X FQ-440 MR will be priced £50,000

    Servicing and Warranty

    Servicing schedules for the Lancer Evolution X FQ-440 MR will consist of an initial 1,000 mile oil change, with further service intervals at 4,500 miles or 6 months, whichever comes first.  The FQ-440 is supplied with a comprehensive 3yr or 36,000 mile warranty.

    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.

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    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 Lancer Evolution X

    A senior executive in Mitsubishi Motor company has stated that the Evolution X would be the last Evo. This was immediately followed by consumer backlash and a media fire storm.

    “MMC has kept the Lancer Evolution sedan evolving as the brand’s highest-performing model in the global market. However, as the market’s needs and demands change, (more…)

  • Mitsubishi Lancer 1.5 4-door SE – A new addition to the range

    Mitsubishi Motors UK just added new member to their Euro NCAP 5 Star Award winning Lancer range. The Lancer 1.5 4-door SE is a  new and well equipped family saloon priced at just £12,499 presents outstanding value. (more…)

  • Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X FQ-400: the fastest and most extreme ever released

    The tenth version of Mitsubishi’s iconic Lancer Evolution models has a new performance flagship model to top its range, the FQ-400. (more…)

  • Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution FQ-330 SST

    Since its introduction in 2008, the Lancer Evolution X has been an enormous success, gaining popular acclaim from customers and the media alike. (more…)

  • Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback Ralliart

    Mitsubishi Motors Corporation is to give the Lancer Sportback Ralliart (Galant Fortis Sportback Ralliart in Japan) its Chinese debut at the Auto Shanghai 2009, which will be held at the Shanghai New International Expo Center April 20th through 28th. (more…)

  • GKN Driveline’s High Performance Products For New Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution

    Mitsubishi Lancer EvolutionMitsubishi Motor’s highly acclaimed all-new Lancer Evolution has key new driveline components from GKN Driveline Torque Technology. The all-wheel-drive Lancer Evolution has an upgraded power transfer unit (PTU) – the car’s “Active Centre Differential” – with industry-leading torque capacity. (more…)

  • Lancer Evolution X’s Value And Performance Draws In New Japanese And German Fans

    Lancer Evolution X uses strong value proposition to draw in new customers from German and Japanese marques
    New research suggests that the all-new Lancer Evolution X is drawing new customers into the brand from premium German and other Japanese marques. A strong value proposition and excellent driving characteristics are just two of the key drivers behind customer decisions. (more…)