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Thursday, November 5, 2009
i MiEV SPORT AIR Concept Car by Mitsubishi Motors Corporation the balance between environmental and dynamic performance
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i MiEV SPORT AIR Concept Car by Mitsubishi Motors Corporation the balance between environmental and dynamic performance
Tokyo, January 26, 2009 — Mitsubishi Motors Corporation is to give the i MiEV SPORT AIR concept model its global debut at the 79th Geneva International Motor Show which runs from March 3 through March 15 at the Geneva Palexpo exhibition and conference complex (opening to the general public on March 5).
The i MiEV SPORT AIR explores the future possibilities for zero-emission vehicles, placing a greater bias on exhilarating driving pleasure. The concept model exemplifies the balance between environmental and dynamic performance implied in the tagline Drive@earth, and highlights the benefits of the Mitsubishi electric vehicle drivetrain:
Powerful, instant torque from a beefed-up electric motor
Stable driving and handling and a low center of gravity, due to the in-floor lithium-ion battery
Zero on-road CO2 emissions
Together, these features along with the car’s “clear cutaway” top allow the driver to enjoy the exhilaration of fresh-air motoring while also highlighting its eco-friendly qualities.
Tuesday, February 12, 2008
Subaru has the Impreza, the WRX, and the WRX STI. Mitsubishi has the Impreza covered with their Lancer and their EVO goes to battle against the STI but they lack a direct competitor to the regular WRX. Not anymore.
Take the narrow-body Lancer, add Mitsubishi's dual-clutch SST gearbox from the EVO, mix in a turbocharged four-cylinder engine developing an estimated 235 hp and 253 lb-ft of torque, add the all-wheel-drive system from the now departed EVO IX and you have the Lancer Ralliart. Standard equipment includes eighteen-inch wheels, Bluetooth, and keyless starting along with steering column-mounted paddle shifters. Options include Recaro seats, satellite radio, a sunroof, a 650-watt stereo, xenon headlights, and a navigation system.
Pricing should be competitive with the WRX, meaning in the $26-29,000 range. The newest WRX is a bit of a disappointment (at least in non-STI guise) so we think the Lancer Ralliart is an excellent opportunity for Mitsubishi to steal sales from Subaru, as long as buyers don't care about a manual transmission.
Click the link below for high-resolution Lancer Ralliart images.
