Category: Mitsubishi

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MITSUBISHI ASX 2010 – 2019

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Mitsubishi ASX, which stands for Active Sports Crossover, as opposed to SUV, is aimed more at on-road use than tackling the Aussie bush. It can be used on dirt roads, forest trails and the like if you know what you’re doing. That is if you buy one with all-wheel-drive, the two-wheel-drive (front wheels) ASX really should be used only on sealed roads, though smooth, dry, dirt roads can usually be tackled without any real hassles. Mitsubishi ASX has been on sale since way back in 2010. But with upgrades and… Read more

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HYBRID SUV PIONEER STILL GOING STRONG

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Resistance is futile: Mitsubishi recognised this years ago when it became the first automobile maker to ‘electrify’ the sports utility vehicle (SUV), taking the hybrid road with the Outlander on its journey to an alternative power source. The Outlander PHEV (plug-in hybrid electric vehicle) hit the road in 2017 running on electrical power with the back-up of a petrol engine used to charge the battery or add extra performance to the vehicle. The thinking behind this, says Mitsubishi, is that the Outlander PHEV gives owners driving that most family cars… Read more

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TRITON GSR PICK-UP CARRIES OFF BOLD UPGRADES

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Better late than never, Mitsubishi is making a double-headed assault on the increasingly popular ute market with the addition of the GSR and GLX-R to the Triton Double Cab range. Both are bold looking pick-ups with 18-inch alloy wheels – the GSR in black – the GLX-R gaining chromed door mirrors, front bumper garnish, door handles and silver front grille. The latter sits between the GLX+ and GSR in the Triton scheme of things. The GSR – the test vehicle – goes beyond with styling dominated by black exterior highlights,… Read more

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MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER PHEV UPGRADES

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Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV has broken new ground in the future of electric power in Australia. It’s the first SUV with Vehicle to Home (V2H) and Vehicle to Grid (V2G) capability. They can be used as an energy storage solution in that the energy stored in the drive battery can be used not only to drive the vehicle, but also to power your home, or even to contribute to grid security. The introduction of Bi-directional chargers in the Australian market in 2021 will unlock V2H / V2G capability for the first… Read more

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MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE CROSS REFRESHED

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Mitsubishi has given the Eclipse Cross a facelift and some minor updates. But the big news is that a PHEV (Plugin Hybrid Vehicle) has been added to the range. The styling is aimed at giving it a sporty SUV appearance. The front has Mitsubishi’s signature Dynamic Shield a new bumper and and refreshed light layout. The rear hatch and window not only has more style but also improved rear visibility because there’s now has a single piece of glass, not two. Inside there’s a new black interior with silver accents… Read more

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PREVIEW: MITSUBISHI EXPRESS VAN

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Keen to capture early attention in the slow-moving sales market Mitsubishi Motors Australia has announced basic specifications and full pricing of the Express vans that will be launched on July 6th. The Express will be available in both short and long wheelbase with a choice of manual and automatic transmissions and it comes standard with dual sliding doors. Mitsubishi says, “There is no better way for owners to ensure the condition of their vehicle than servicing with a Mitsubishi dealer. With nearly 200 dealerships nationally, owners can be assured that… Read more

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MITSUBISHI EXPRESS VANS COMING TO AUSTRALIA

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Mitsubishi Motors Australia will launch its latest Express van in July, the first time in more than seven years it has been offered here. The Express will be available in short and long wheelbase, with a 1.6-litre twin-turbo diesel engine, as well as a 2.0-litre single-turbo diesel fitted with a 25-litre AdBlue tank for improved emissions. The 1.6-litre engine is only available with a six-speed manual transmission, while the six-speed dual-clutch automatic models are available with the 2.0 diesel. All Express variants are front-wheel drive with Extended Grip – a… Read more

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2020 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER PHEV

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In 2010 Mitsubishi introduced the first ever mass production electric car to go on sale in Australia, the i-MiEV. In March 2014 the Japanese giant that specialises in electric vehicle technology brought the world’s first plug-in hybrid electric (PHEV) off-roader downunder. The Outlander PHEV was upgraded in at the end of 2019 and is the subject of this week’s road test. See the Technology section for details. STYLING This Mitsubishi Outlander looks like any other Outlander, a deliberate move as the company doesn’t want it to be considered unusual, simply… Read more

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MITSUBISHI PAJERO 2008 – 2018

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Mitsubishi Pajero is a genuine SUV, not a passenger station wagon with a tough looking body as is increasingly the way these days. Though it began its life downunder as a body-on-chassis 4WD, it became a monocoque for improved ride and comfort in 2000. Good engineering meant the post-2000 models retained similar strength to the chassis models. All have a low-range case for tough, slow conditions. We are considering the Pajeros from a major refresh in late 2007 which are classed as being MY2008. Mitsubishi’s sophisticated Super Select drivetrain permits… Read more

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2020 MITSUBISHI MIRAGE UPGRADES

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Mitsubishi Mirage has received significant updates with changes to the style inside and out, improved infotainment and additional safety features. The Mitsubishi’s dynamic shield front ties in with new bumpers with large, angular recesses are aimed at giving it a broaded frontal stance. The rear has a squared-off look at the bumper corners and a colour-key rear spoiler. In addition, the Mirage LS gains new LED headlamps with headlamp-levelling, LED daytime running lamps, and LED rear combination lamps. It rides on 15-inch alloys. The revised interior includes Mitsubishi’s 7-inch smartphone… Read more