Doesn’t look like a Mitsubishi, eh? A new design chief arrived when this project was starting off three years ago. This year, Nissan bailed out Mitsubishi Motors by taking a significant shareholding. So although on the surface it’s the first to wear a new Mitsubishi design language, underneath it’s one of the last “pure” Mitsubishis. … [Read more…]
Ageing crossover is overhauled in an attempt to challenge newer rivals The Mitsubishi ASX was the Japanese manufacturer’s first foray into the lucrative crossover segment in 2010, but it’s yet to be the sales hit Mitsubishi hoped it would be. It has been left trailing its rivals, due to, among other things,a bland interior, unrefined … [Read more…]
NISSAN has made a U-turn on its plans to forge ahead with only pure-electric vehicles, as senior execs confirmed to Auto Express that the manufacturer is working on a plug-in hybrid solution for Europe. The Renault-Nissan Alliance recently acquired a 34 percent controlling stake in Mitsubishi Motors, and Takashi Shirakawa, Nissan’s European R&D boss, has … [Read more…]
Owner: Brian Ngo from Quezon City Who is the most important passenger of your car? My girlfriend! But it actually doesn’t matter which car we’re in. She’s my number one road navigator and co-pilot. Plus, being stuck in traffic with her really just makes things a whole lot better to endure. How do you exercise … [Read more…]
The stylish and compact Mitsubishi Mirage Juro is an ideal car for heading into town Once upon a time, driving for a day out in the city could be a stressful experience. It’s different now. Admittedly, finding a parking space can still be a pain, but you can make any urban adventure hassle- free and … [Read more…]
Fresh from claiming our Best Pick-up crown for the second year in a row, the Mitsubishi L200 is facing another stem test from the new Hilux. To match the Toyota’s strong spec, here we’ve tested the flagship L200 Barbarian Double Cab Auto. It undercuts the Hilux, costing £30,238. Styling 3.8/5 The L200 doesn’t have the … [Read more…]
The name Colt threads through Mitsubishi’s model history, tweaking the noses of US carmakers who let the archetypal American weapon of choice slip away into Japanese hands. Slip it did, back in the 1960s when the tiny Colt 600 set about building Mitsubishi’s fortunes.
The Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution’s nicknames began with Lancer Evo, became LanEvo and finished up as plain Evo. This contraction to a memorable three-letter sobriquet is a tribute to the formidable reputation this legendary car has acquired since its launch in 1992. In that time the Evo has lived up to its name and evolved through … [Read more…]