MITSUBISHI LAUNCHES LIMITED EDITION OUTLANDER CHROME, BUT WHY?

Mitsubishi has launched a special edition of its premium SUV, the Outlander. The limited edition Mitsubishi Outlander Chrome gets new aesthetic elements on the exterior and the interior along with a few more gadgets inside. The limited edition model gets a roof mounted spoiler, chrome finished ORVMs, body protection mouldings on the sides as far as exterior features are concerned. On the inside, the Outlander is fitted with a roof-mounted DVD player with screen connected to the Rockford audio system and blue illumination under the dashboard which seems a bit too garish.

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Mitsubishi Montero Review

Mitsubishi Montero was launched in India by Hindustan Motors. Mitsubishi Montero review indicates that the car was launched in 2006 in India as an entirely or completely built unit. The car has several features and is designed to specifically suit Indian roads and needs of Indian consumers. The car has a powerful engine and can deliver excellent performance.

Mitsubishi Montero Specification

The car has a 3.2L, 4-cylinder diesel engine that is turbocharged. This engine can generate power of 165 PS at 3500 rpm and the peak torque is 383 Nm at 2000 rpm. The car has 5-speed transmission and this ensures that gear shifting can be easy and smooth. The suspension system of the car includes independent double wishbone coil springs and this absorbs the bumps and problems in Indian roads.

The stability control aspect of the car ensures that the driver can control the vehicle completely during driving in critical situations like driving at high speeds and driving around tight corners. The length of the car is 4900 mm and its width is 1875 mm while its height is 1870mm. The car can seat 7 individuals and the turning circle of the car is 11.40 metres.

The car has power steering and 5 manual gears. The car has front as well as rear disk brake system. The car has a ground clearance of 225 mm. The kerb weight of the car is 2380 kgs and the fuel tank capacity of the car is 88 litres. The exteriors of the car sport chrome front grille and large xenon headlamps.

Mitsubishi Montero Mileage

The car can deliver mileage of around 7 to 12 km/litre on the city roads as well as on highways.

Mitsubishi Montero Interiors

The car has side steps so as to offer easy access to the car and easy exit. The seats of the car are of bucket type and are extremely supportive. The front seats of the car have 4-way power adjusters. The interiors of the car have leather upholstery for seats and it is beige colored. The seats in second row can be folded and the seats in the third row can be entirely removed so as to provide space for luggage.

The control panel has titanium accents and the centre console as well as air vents have sleek wooden trim. The car has entertainment system with surround sound.

Mitsubishi Montero Safety features

The safety features in the car include the body design of the car that has reinforced impact safety evolution feature. Other features in the car include traction control system and active stability. The car has multi mode antilock brake feature and dual SRS airbags. The car has driver as well as passenger airbags and child safety lock for the rear seat. The other safety aspects in the car include central locking, brake assist and power door locks.

Mitsubishi Montero Price and design variation

The price of the car is around Rs 41 lakhs to approximately Rs 42.50 lakhs. The car is available in manual transmission and automatic transmission variants.

Mitsubishi Montero Colors

The car is available in four colors and these include Blue Mica, Warm Pearl white, black mica and cool silver metallic.

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Mitsubishi Grandis Review

Mitsubishi will be launching a new car in the multi utility vehicle segment. The Mitsubishi Grandis is expected to be launched in India around October 2010. The company aims to seamlessly integrate versatility together with extremely stylish design that will deliver top class performance on a consistent basis.

Mitsubishi Grandis Specification

The Mitsubishi Grandis review indicates that the car comes with a 1968cc diesel engine and this can deliver power of 134 bhp at 4000 rpm along with torque of 310 Nm at 1750 rpm. The engine is mated with 6-speed manual gear transmission. The top speed of the car is 200 km/hr and it can reach 0 to 100 km/ hr in 10 seconds.

The length of the car is 4770mm and its width is 1800 mm while its height is 1660mm. The kerb weight of the car is 1690 kgs and it has front disk and rear drum brake system. The car is a 7 seater and has good grip with excellent stability and good body control. The ride quality of the car is exceptional and the suspension is smooth so as to allow absorption of rough surfaces with ease.

Mitsubishi Grandis Mileage

According to reports the car can be expected to deliver mileage of 10 km/litre in the city while the mileage on the highway is expected to be around 14 km/litre.

Mitsubishi Grandis Interiors

Like its exterior the interior also has a modern feel to it and the controls on the dash are located in a manner so as to allow easy accessibility. The dials light up in blue during the night and the accessories are also of high quality. The car has a hide & seat layout for the third row and this flips out from the floor with ease. Other features include air conditioner and climate control. The car has MP3 compatible CD player, leather steering wheel, height adjustable driver’s seat and top end variant of the car has 8” DVD entertainment system along with specially designed leather seats. It must be seen how many of these features make their way in the car introduced in the Indian market.

Mitsubishi Grandis Safety features

The car has several safety features and these include antilock brake system, front as well as side airbags for driver and passenger, curtain airbags for front and second row and electronic brake force distribution feature.

Mitsubishi Grandis Price and design variations

The price of the car is expected to be around Rs 15 lakhs and the car will be available in a single variant in Indian market.

Mitsubishi Grandis Colors

The colors in which the car will be available are not known as yet.

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Mitsubishi L200 Review

Mitsubishi has launched several cars in the Indian market and Mitsubishi Lancer and Pajero have enjoyed considerable success. Now Mitsubishi will be launching a new car in the multi utility vehicle segment. The Mitsubishi L200 is expected to be launched in Indian automobile market in October 2010.

Mitsubishi L200 Specification

The Mitsubishi L200 review indicates that the car will be available with a powerful 2477ccand 4 cylinder DOHC diesel engine. This engine will be able to deliver power of 134bhp at 4000 rpm along with peak torque of 314 Nm at 2000 rpm. The length of the car is 4890 mm and its width is 1695mm while its height is 1765mm.

The top speed of the car is 167 km/hr. The turning circle of the car is 11.80 metres and the car has tilt steering. The car has front disk along with rear drum brake system. The engine of the car is mated with 5 manual gears. The ground clearance of the car is 200 mm and its kerb weight is 1840 kgs. The car has fuel tank capacity of 75 litres.

The suspension of the car includes leaf spring for the rear while the front has double wishbone and coil arrangement. This ensures that occupants are able to enjoy comfortably riding experience. On the whole the car delivers impressive off road performance also.

Mitsubishi L200 Mileage

The car is expected to deliver mileage of 7.40 km/litre while the mileage on the highway is 11.70 km/litre.

Mitsubishi L200 Interiors

The interiors of the car offer excellent space. The dashboard is composed of plastic with fashionably styled controls. The steering wheel has a firm feel to it and the dials are lit in blue color. The car has air conditioner but does not have climate control feature. The car has rake as well as reach steering adjustment feature and the driver’s seat can be manually adjusted.

Mitsubishi L200 Safety features

The safety features in the car include traction control; fog lamp and anti lock brake system.

Mitsubishi L200 Price and design variations

The price of the car is expected to be around Rs 9 lakhs and the car will be available in a single design variation.

Mitsubishi L200 Colors

The colors in which the car will be available are not known as yet.

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Mitsubishi Pajero Sport Review

Mitsubishi gained considerable popularity with the launch of Pajero. This model was hugely successful and following its succesful run the company will be launching another model to replace the older one following application of Bharat stage 4 emission norms. The Mitsubishi Pajero Sport will be launched in India sometime in August 2010. The car should be available for purchase in India around 2011.

Mitsubishi Pajero Sport Specification

The Mitsubishi Pajero Sport review indicates that the car will be equipped with 2477cc, 16 valve inline petrol engine. This engine will be able to deliver power of 135 bhp at 3500 rpm along with peak torque of 314 Nm at 200 rpm. The length of the car is 4695mm and its width is 1815mm while its height is 1800mm.

The car can seat 7 individuals and has coil spring with stabiliser bar for suspension. The car has a turning circle of 5.60 metres and has tilt steering. The brake system of the car include front disk and rear drum brakes. The car has a ground clearance of 215mm. The kerb weight of the car is 2040 kgs and it has a fuel tank limit of 70 litres.

The problem with the car is that is offers less compared to the Toyota Fortuner. The Mitsubishi Pajero Sport is clearly behind Toyota Fortuner as far as the engine is concerned and the latter has a lot more to offer at a lower price compared to the Pajero Sport.

Mitsubishi Pajero Sport Mileage

The mileage figures for the car are not known as yet.

Mitsubishi Pajero Sport Interiors

The interiors of the car are quite spacious and come with several features. These include air conditioner together with climate control feature. The car has rake as well as reach steering adjustment feature and the driver’s seat can be electrically adjusted. The car has steering mounted controls and CD/MP3 player music system.

Mitsubishi Pajero Sport Safety features

The car is loaded with numerous active and passive safety features and these include airbags, traction control, fog lamp and parking sensors. Other safety aspects include anti lock brake system, electronic stability program and electronic brake force distribution feature along with seat belts.

Mitsubishi Pajero Sport Price and design variation

The price of the car is expected to be around Rs 24 lakhs and the car will be available in a single design variation.

Mitsubishi Pajero Sport colors

The colors in which the car will be available are not known as yet.

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Mitsubishi Cedia Sports Review

The Mitsubishi Cedia Sports is a car that attracts several admiring glances. This car delivers excellent performance due to its advanced technology. The Mitsubishi Cedia Sports review shows that the car has an aggressive and fresh styling and comes equipped with a high performing engine and excellent interiors.

Mitsubishi Cedia Sports Specification

The car comes equipped with 1999cc, 4-cylinder petrol engine and this can generate maximum power of 115 bhp at 5250 rpm and maximum torque of 174 Nm at 4250 rpm. The length of the car is 4595 mm and its width is 1685 mm while the height of the car is 1455 mm. The car can easily seat 5 individuals.

The suspension system of the car includes McPherson Strut along with coil springs and multi link for the rear. The car has power steering along with front disk and rear drum brakes. The car comes equipped with 5 manual gears and the ground clearance of the car is 175 mm. The kerb weight of the car is 1210 kgs and the fuel tank capacity of the car is 50 litres.

The short turning circle of the car ensures that it can be manoeuvred easily around tight corners. The car has electronic multi point fuel injection system and this provides extra torque to the vehicle. Gear shifting is easy and this makes driving the car quite an enjoyable experience.

Mitsubishi Cedia Sports Mileage

The car delivers mileage of 14 km/litre on the highway while the mileage of the car in the city is 9 km/litre.

Mitsubishi Cedia Sports Interiors

The interiors of the car have excellent ergonomic design and the cabin is plush and elegant. The cabin sports titanium leather cockpit and the driver’s seat can be adjusted for height. The interiors have black upholstery and the doors have chrome handles. The seats in the car have raised hip point and this allows easy access into the car. The seats are extremely comfortable and can be reclined with ease. The car has enough headroom as well as legroom.

Mitsubishi Cedia Sports Safety features

The body of the car has reinforced impact safety evolution feature. The car also has front along with rear crumple zones and this provides protection to the passengers from shocks. The car also has antilock brake feature and this ensures that vehicle tyres do not get locked on application of brakes. The car has electronic brakeforce distribution feature and the other safety features in the car include dual airbags along with seat belts with three way feature. The car also has collapsible steering column.

Mitsubishi Cedia Sports Price and design variations

The price of the car is around Rs 9.90 lakhs to approximately Rs 11.95 lakhs. The model available in this car brand includes Mitsubishi Cedia Sports.

Mitsubishi Cedia Sports Colors

The car is available in five colors and these include Rally red, black flash, blue streak, white speed and cyclone yellow.

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Mitsubishi New Lancer Review

The Mitsubishi Lancer is one of the popular cars launched by the automobile company and is a sports sedan with a compact design. The company will be launching a new version of the Lancer and this car has been re-engineered as well as redesigned. The design features crisp and taut lines and has an aggressive styling. The car will be released in Indian market around September 2010.

Mitsubishi New Lancer Specification

The Mitsubishi New Lancer review indicates that the car comes equipped with a 2.0 litre pump jet diesel engine. This 4-cylinder engine can deliver power of 140 bhp at 4000 rpm along with peak torque of 31 kgm at 1750 rpm. The length of the car is 4570mm and its width is 1760mm while its height is 1490mm.

The car can seat 5 individuals and has power steering. The Lancer also has firmer suspension and offers sharp responsive handling. The car also has responsive and effective braking system. The engine of the car is mated with 5 manual gears. The ground clearance of the car is 147mm and its kerb weight is 1450 kgs.

Mitsubishi New Lancer Mileage

The car is expected to deliver mileage of 10 km/litre in the city and the mileage on the highway is expected to be around 12 km/litre.

Mitsubishi New Lancer Interiors

The interiors of the car are quite spacious and offer comfortable seating for 5 individuals. The instruments and dash have a pleasing design. The knobs and controls are easy to use. The car has sports bucket seats and these are extremely comfortable. The steering wheel has lovely leather wrap and has a firm feel to it. The cabin has several cubbyholes and other storage spaces. The car has air conditioner without the climate control feature.

Mitsubishi New Lancer Safety features

The car comes with several safety features and these include several airbags, antilock brake system as well as electronic stability control.

Mitsubishi New Lancer Price and design variations

The car is expected to cost around Rs 10.50 lakhs and the car will be available in two design variations which include Mitsubishi New Lancer Petrol and Mitsubishi New Lancer diesel.

Mitsubishi New Lancer Colors

The colors in which the new Lancer would be available are not known as yet.

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