Mitsubishi Releases No-Frills Lancer 1.5 Juro Special Edition for the UK

The Mitsubishi Lancer nobody really wants but almost everyone gets across the pond has become a bit more desirable in the UK with the launch of a new special edition, which as usual translates to additional equipment at a more competitive price. The new edition is called Juro and is based on the Lancer 1.5 GS2 hatchback, which is powered by a 1.5-liter petrol engine gasping out 107-horses and 143Nm or 105 lb-ft of peak torque.

The Lancer Juro comes equipped with black leather seats and an integrated Kenwood multimedia system that comprises Garmin Satellite Navigation, Parrott Bluetooth, iPod connection lead and reversing camera as standard.

Other standard features include 16-inch alloy wheels, climate control, alarm, leather steering wheel with audio controls, electric windows, mirrors and locks, and a color-keyed rear spoiler to keep all those ponies close to the ground.

In the UK, the Lancer 1.5 Juro hatch is priced at £14,749, which includes free metallic paint and VAT.

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Mitsubishi Releases No-Frills Lancer 1.5 Juro Special Edition for the UK

The Mitsubishi Lancer nobody really wants but almost everyone gets across the pond has become a bit more desirable in the UK with the launch of a new special edition, which as usual translates to additional equipment at a more competitive price. The new edition is called Juro and is based on the Lancer 1.5 GS2 hatchback, which is powered by a 1.5-liter petrol engine gasping out 107-horses and 143Nm or 105 lb-ft of peak torque.

The Lancer Juro comes equipped with black leather seats and an integrated Kenwood multimedia system that comprises Garmin Satellite Navigation, Parrott Bluetooth, iPod connection lead and reversing camera as standard.

Other standard features include 16-inch alloy wheels, climate control, alarm, leather steering wheel with audio controls, electric windows, mirrors and locks, and a color-keyed rear spoiler to keep all those ponies close to the ground.

In the UK, the Lancer 1.5 Juro hatch is priced at £14,749, which includes free metallic paint and VAT.

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Mitsubishi to Phase Out Most of its U.S.-made Models by 2014

Mitsubishi President Osamu Masuko today announced that the automaker will kill most of its current lineup of U.S.-made vehicles by 2014, as part of the company's “Jump 2013” mid-term business plan. The decision affects the Eclipse and Eclipse Spyder sports cars, Endeavor crossover and Galant sedan, which are going to be replaced with global vehicles built at the manufacturer’s Illinois plant. The Outlander crossover, Outlander Sport small crossover and Lancer sedan will provide the underpinnings for the new models.

According to Mr. Masuko, these changes won’t affect U.S. sales. In fact, he predicted that sales and production numbers will increase, albeit no target has been specified.

“Our sales in North America will increase”, Masuko said. “We'll still be selling cars brought in from Japan, and we'll be adding the global small car as well”.

When it comes to combined sales, Mitsubishi expects the Japanese, North American and European markets to register a jump of 90,000 units over the next three years.

Furthermore, the company is exploring other possibilities to gain much needed market share as well.

One plan of action will see Mitsubishi rolling out no less than eight electric or plug-in hybrid vehicles by early 2016, including a small commercial truck version of the i-MIEV and plug-in hybrid SUV based on the Px-MiEV concept car shown at the 2009 Tokyo Motor Show.

Mitsubishi also wants to bring its new global small car to the U.S. and target emerging markets with new models, such as a 1-ton pickup truck that could be jointly developed with Nissan.

By Csaba Daradics

Source: Autonews

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Mitsubishi to Phase Out Most of its U.S.-made Models by 2014

Mitsubishi President Osamu Masuko today announced that the automaker will kill most of its current lineup of U.S.-made vehicles by 2014, as part of the company's “Jump 2013” mid-term business plan. The decision affects the Eclipse and Eclipse Spyder sports cars, Endeavor crossover and Galant sedan, which are going to be replaced with global vehicles built at the manufacturer’s Illinois plant. The Outlander crossover, Outlander Sport small crossover and Lancer sedan will provide the underpinnings for the new models.

According to Mr. Masuko, these changes won’t affect U.S. sales. In fact, he predicted that sales and production numbers will increase, albeit no target has been specified.

“Our sales in North America will increase”, Masuko said. “We'll still be selling cars brought in from Japan, and we'll be adding the global small car as well”.

When it comes to combined sales, Mitsubishi expects the Japanese, North American and European markets to register a jump of 90,000 units over the next three years.

Furthermore, the company is exploring other possibilities to gain much needed market share as well.

One plan of action will see Mitsubishi rolling out no less than eight electric or plug-in hybrid vehicles by early 2016, including a small commercial truck version of the i-MIEV and plug-in hybrid SUV based on the Px-MiEV concept car shown at the 2009 Tokyo Motor Show.

Mitsubishi also wants to bring its new global small car to the U.S. and target emerging markets with new models, such as a 1-ton pickup truck that could be jointly developed with Nissan.

By Csaba Daradics

Source: Autonews

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Mitsubishi Lancer Evo

Cars line maintained previously submitted a thumbnail. Mitsubishi Lancer X 2008 model year includes exhibition features Mitsubishi Concept-X and Concept-Sportback represented in the year 2005.

Mitsubishi Lancer X

The new Mitsubishi Lancer X has more body than a model which is conveyer. The total length is 4570 mm (more than a 35 mm), width-1760 (higher by 65 mm), height - 1490 mm (more than a 60 mm). Wheelbase is now equal to 2635 mm to 2600 mm from the previous model, which is in production.


Mitsubishi Lancer X

Cars built on the platform of Mitsubishi (Mitsubishi), "Project Global", a flexible structure which will enable it to share even with the new Outlander.


Mitsubishi Lancer X

Perhaps the most colorful external details of its new car is the front part, especially the radiator layout grid.


Mitsubishi Lancer X

While concept-car (CZ2, Tarmac Spyder, Pajero Evolution, etc.) or serial cars (Colt, the current Lancer, Grandis, a new generation Outlander, etc.) to clearly identify the main element forming a triangle logo with the three diamonds, a model for the North American market Eclipse and Raider has presaged a change in the style of the firm. Now he is focused on making a grid format air jet fighter.

Mitsubishi Lancer X Interior

Mitsubishi Lancer X

Chromed and divided in two, with the center located emblem Mitsubishi (Mitsubishi), it indicates a new step in the firm style. Building on ideas and Concept-X Concept-Sportback, Mitsubishi intends to give their cars a predatory sharks face deeply planted with "eyes".

Mitsubishi Lancer X Engine


Mitsubishi Lancer X

Producer new Lancer position in Europe as a model with 35 years of history in the motor. In light of the Old he can be a decent alternative for buyers, selecting Mitsubishi Lancer X ready. Creators represent Lancer as "excellent" from the other Mitsubishi Lancer X, which is "proud of its heritage, while not an overly massive brands, but has a very reasonable price."

Mitsubishi Lancer X

In Europe, Mitsubishi Lancer X sales will begin in the fourth quarter of 2007. Lancer H will be offered on four levels of power: the base, middle, top and "Porsche." They involve the installation of one of the five engines, including 2-liter diesel, common-rail injection system with a capacity of 140 hp These are already equipped with diesel Grandis and Outlander model in Di-D kit.

Mitsubishi Lancer X

At the North American market with a vehicle to present a more powerful engine in the base version. 2-liter MIVEC engine with the top two camshafts location and capacity of 152 hp In addition, it will be equipped with 6-step SportronicR CVT transmission. This is the first Japanese Mitsubishi Lancer X company on the U.S. market, which will be equipped with ER. Some provide for the installation kit SMT switches velocities.