Tokyo, August 25, 2010 – Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) showcased its Russian-spec ASX compact crossover at the Moscow International Automobile Salon 2010 held at Crocus Expo in Moscow, Russia from Wednesday August 25 (open to the general public from Thursday August 26). A total of 12 vehicles were displayed, including MMC’s core SUV lineup; Outlander, Pajero, and Pajero Sport.

The Russian-spec ASX, equipped with a choice of MIVEC*¹ engines*² mated to either a 5-speed manual transmission or 6-speed sport-mode CVT, provides superior fuel efficiency and low emissions in a compact package that can seat five. Sales of the ASX in Russia commenced this July.

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To help the launch of Mitsubishi ASX on-sale from 1st July 2010, Mitsubishi Motors (UK) has just launched a new online game called The Mitsubishi ASX Challenge. (requires Flash)

And, for you Ralliart fans, Mitsubishi wouldn’t confirm or deny the development of a racier version of the Outlander Sport, but there is an awful lot of extra room under the hood. Plenty for a turbocharger.

2011 Mitsubish Outlander Sport Preview

You’re hearing it here first: Mitsubishi’s new mini Outlander (“CUV”) will be a 4 cylinder MIVEC — 4B11 anyone? Mated to 5-speed manual gearbox we sense some turbo swapped hot-boxes in your future.

Tokyo, April 2, 2010 –– Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) displayed the North American version of its all-new crossover utility vehicle (CUV) at the New York International Auto Show at the Jacob K. Javits Center in New York City, which runs from March 31 (open to the general public on April 2). The CUV*1 was first unveiled in Japan in February, then in Europe at the Geneva Motor Show in March.
The North American-spec CUV will be equipped with a 2.0-liter MIVEC*2 engine. Mated to a 5-speed manual transmission or 6-speed sport-mode CVT, the CUV provides superior fuel efficiency and low emissions in a compact package that can seat 5. Sales of the new CUV in North America are to begin this fall.
Mr. Shinichi Kurihara, President and CEO of MMC’s North American distributor Mitsubishi Motors North America, noted “We believe that this new fun-to-drive and affordable CUV will quickly become our volume leader, and are convinced that it is exactly the right vehicle for the time.”

*1: RVR in Japan, ASX in Europe.
*2:Mitsubishi Innovative Valve timing Electronic Control system

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