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Next gen Mitsubishi Montero/Outlander come with hybrid technology

The Outlander and Montero could use Concept PX-MiEV’s technology in few years

Car Advice Australia have revealed that Mitsubishi will introduce the next generation Montero with plug-in hybrid technology. The Mitsubishi Montero is offered in India with a 3.2-liter diesel engine that can be purchased with either manual or automatic transmission.

CA Australia also reports the Outlander, which just received a facelift in India, could also come with a similar hybrid powertrain.

Mitsubishi Motors Australia Limited president and CEO, Robert McEniry -

The next generation will be plug-in hybrid and will do more and have more capabilities than current models.

Mitsubishi exhibited a hybrid SUV named Concept PX-MiEV which was a plug-in hybrid type at the Tokyo Motor Show last year.

Mitsubishi’s plug-in hybrid system displayed in the PX-MiEV concept is driven by all four wheels by two permanent magnet synchronous motors in combination with a 1.6L DOHC MIVEC petrol engine which powers the front-wheels and acts as a generator. The car can also be used as a generator to run household appliances!

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Entry posted on March 16th, 2010 and filed under Hybrid cars, Mitsubishi

Spied – New Mitsubishi Lancer in India (Exclusive)

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Thanks to our regular reader Rohin Sureka, we’re able to bring you these pictures of the next generation Mitsubishi Lancer testing in Kolkata. Rohin’s snapped these pics at night so a few things are unclear.

1) Has Rohin caught the Lancer Evolution?

After a brief search on google images, I understood that many of the Evos don’t have badges on three locations at the rear. It is the regular Lancer which has the logo in the centre, Mitsubishi on the bottom left, and Evo on the bottom right. We haven’t tracked the car closely or driven them, we could be wrong. We’d like to know from our well-versed readers whether this is the Evo or in fact the Lancer.

2) When is it coming to India?

This test mule was spotted in one of the markets in Kolkata. As we all know, Mitsubishi has a production line in West Bengal Chennai and Rohin’s clicked when the Lancer mule was running about clocking data and miles. This doesn’t give us an idea of the launch date or whether Mitsubishi is considering it for the Indian market this year. We can assume that Mitsubishi will launch this car by the end of 2011.

3) What if this is the Evo?

Great then! The Mitsubishi Evo according to our sources will be in India in the next few months. Mitsubishi could assemble kits shipped from Japan at the West Bengal plant. Prices would start somewhere around 35 lakhs approximately.

4) Is there a market for Lancer still in India?

Absolutely. The Mitsubishi Lancer is the company’s best product not only in India but also overseas. I think the Lancer is why people walk into Mitsubishi dealerships, and in India they were having a great run with the first Lancer. The Cedia hasn’t worked as many of us were expecting it to be a mini Evo. It was neither fast nor fuel efficient. With this all-new Lancer, Mitsubishi could get back into the ring and fight the battle which it doesn’t seem interested in now.

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Entry posted on March 15th, 2010 and filed under Mitsubishi, Spy pictures

2010 Mitsubishi Outlander RX limited to 500 units in Oz

2010 Mitsubishi Outlander RXThe 2010 Mitsubishi Outlander RX is butch and ready to pounce

Mitsubishi launched a limited edition Outlander RX last year same time in Australia based on the outgoing Outlander. Today Mitsubishi has introduced the RX edition based on the current generation Outlander.

Styling features include redesigned front bumper and fog lights, 18-inch seven-spoke alloy wheels and unique side and rear air dams. Door handles are painted silver, chrome exhaust tip and privacy glass finish the exterior modifications list.

Inside the Outlander RX you get leather and sports mesh seat trim, silver painted floor console panels and chrome interior door handles. Bluetooth connectivity and ’smart key’ keyless operation are part of the package.

The Outlander RX is powered by the same 2.4L MIVEC engine, coupled with a CVT automatic transmission. Mitsubishi’s All Wheel Control 4wd System, Dual SRS airbags, ABS Brakes with EBD, Active Stability Control, Active Traction Control and Hill Start Control are all standard on the new Outlander RX.

Mitsubishi have just launched the Evo-nosed Outlander in India so this might not be on the Indian operation’s list of things to do at the moment. Maybe a few months down the line when the BMW X1 and new Chevrolet Captiva is out, this could fit the bill.

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Entry posted on March 12th, 2010 and filed under Mitsubishi

Rendering – Future Mitsubishi Outlander?

The image Vince Burlapp uploaded on his site has created quite a stir with people around the globe. Vince says this is a 2D interpretation of the next generation Mitsubishi Outlander.

It looks nothing like the present Outlander. The image clarity isn’t helping with getting an idea. We have absolutely no information on the future Outlander. All we can do now is show you this image and wait for more information.

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Entry posted on December 1st, 2009 and filed under Mitsubishi, Renderings

200hp Mitsubishi Montero released; Indian debut coming up?

new_Mitsubishi_Montero_200hp - 1With 200hp and revised technology, the new Mitsubishi Montero is better car overall

Good news for all those who are looking forward to some ’serious’ off-roading in their Montero.

The all-new Mitsubishi 3.2 DI-D Montero is going to give its customers the power of 200 horses. This completely revised version of Mitsubishi Montero will be out in international market shortly. The existing Mitsubishi Montero delivers some 165 PS.

Mitsubishi also claims that this vehicle will consume 17% less fuel than its predecessor and is of course a 4×4 equipped vehicle.

The extra 35 odd hp comes thanks to modifications to the bearings, cylinder heads, pistons, connecting rods, camshaft, valve train, oil pump, turbocharger, injection system and ECU. The maximum torque available is 441 Nm at 2,000 rpm. The vehicle is available in both manual and automatic variants.

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Entry posted on October 27th, 2009 and filed under Mitsubishi

Mitsubishi Montero Special Edition Platinum launched in Australia

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The Australians adore their Monteros (Pajero, as they call it) and they are going to love it even more with the launch of the special upgraded model.

Reverse camera and front fog lamps are the additions on the safety front on the Pajero Platinum. They will help inexperienced drivers find their way through congestion and ill lit areas. Other safety features adopted from the top of the line model include ABS, EBD, airbags etc.

The style quotient of the new model is nothing short of A class. With body colored door mirrors, integrated side steps with front mudguards, rear deflector, and Platinum Edition signature badging and carpet mats, this is what one calls a “fully loaded Pajero/Montero.”

The special edition Pajero Platinum has useful devices like Mitsubishi’s Multi Communication System (MMCS) incorporating satellite navigation, and Bluetooth mobile phone connectivity facility.

The Pajero Platinum comes with a choice of a 3.8L petrol engine with manual or automatic transmission, or a 3.2L diesel with manual or automatic transmission.

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Entry posted on September 30th, 2009 and filed under Mitsubishi

Spied – 2010 Mitsubishi Outlander EX in China

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The facelifted Mitsubishi Outlander that joins the lineup as a 2010 model was spied fully undisguised in China. We’ve already brought you the 2010 Mitsubishi Outlander EX from America, a vehicle that will bear the new face of Mitsubishi and slightly altered cabin.

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Entry posted on September 14th, 2009 and filed under Mitsubishi, Spy pictures

Spied – Facelifted Mitsubishi Outlander

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The next generation Mitsubishi Outlander was snapped in a Carlifonia parking lot. It could have been easily mistaken for the Outlander GT concept shown at the New York show in April this year.

The next generation Outlander will stay true to its concept and sport the EVO’s grille. The production car is essentially the GT Concept without the chrome. The front bumper is partly left black and so is the rear bumper. The brake lights have a transparent housing, unlike the concept’s which were red.

Interiors are going to be largely the same. It seems the steering wheel is new and a high quality audio system was fitted to this car.

More details are expected in the near future.

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Entry posted on August 21st, 2009 and filed under Mitsubishi, Spy pictures

Believe it! Mitsubishi’s Evo X debuts at Auto Expo 2010

Believe it! Mitsubishi’s Evo X debuts at Auto Expo 2010

How many times have you heard this? “The Evo is coming to India”

We’ve heard it since the 9/11 attacks.

This time we’re hearing it from a highly reputed magazine, sources add it is no joke or rumor. The management seems to have woken up and is bent on broadening its product line-up in India, and the Evo will form the niche end of the queue.

The Evo X will check into India via the CBU route. It will be priced between 27-30 lakh rupees. The term budget performance car is relevant to few models like the GT-R, and the Mitsubishi Evolution features on that register.

The 2.0-liter turbocharged 300bhp engine (don’t ask for diesel, just don’t) will snap a few necks as it scampers to the 100kph mark in five seconds. Mitsubishi is looking at selling 100 units a year in India.

Good things must not be postponed. Mitsubishi should bring this to India

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Entry posted on August 7th, 2009 and filed under Mitsubishi

Mitsubishi bringing Colt to Auto Expo 2010?

When Mr.Ravi Santhanam said there would be a “bond-like” car from the house of Mitsubishi shortly, I was startled. Disbelief could not be felt stronger.

You know why.

Sources close to Mitsubishi have told Indian Autos Blog that the small car Colt might be showcased at the Delhi Auto Expo and subsequently launched next year.

We are not sure if the Mitsubishi Colt is the Bond car which they are referring to, but we’re keeping a close track on any developments.

We’ve also driven the Outlander recently and will share our thoughts with you on that in a while.

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Entry posted on July 27th, 2009 and filed under Mitsubishi

Mitsubishi Motors Outlander GT prototype – 29 hi-res images + Press Release

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The Mitsubishi Outlander GT which we rendered earlier, has had its wraps disposed at the New York Auto Show which began yesterday.

The EVO and the Mitsubishi Motors Outlander GT

Fact-The Mitsubishi Outlander GT’s front resembles the EVO.

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Entry posted on April 10th, 2009 and filed under Mitsubishi, New Cars Abroad

2010 Mitsubishi Outlander – Teaser Images and Exclusive Rendering

2010 Mitsubishi Outlander – Teaser Images and Exclusive Rendering

Mitsubishi has released a few teaser images of its 2010 Outlander GT concept, which is meant to be Mitsubishi’s main exhibit at the New York Auto Show next week. The Mitsubishi Outlander GT will be unveiled on 9th April ‘09.

Also take a look at an old IndianAutosBlog Exclusive Rendering that reveals the same teaser image details.

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Entry posted on April 4th, 2009 and filed under Mitsubishi, Renderings

2009 Mitsubishi Montero Launched in India

2009 Mitsubishi Montero Launched in India

Mitsubishi Motors India launched its premium SUV, Montero 09 in Mumbai on Wednesday.

The new 2009 Montero is priced at Rs. 41.94 lakh (ex-showroom) and is imported from Japan as a CBU(completely built unit) as has been since its first launch four years ago. This launch was also special for HM-Mitsubishi due to its inauguration of their new showroom – “Autodrome” in Mumbai.

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Entry posted on March 26th, 2009 and filed under Hindustan Motors, Mitsubishi, New Cars India
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