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For car enthusiasts, the first
quarter of 2008 offered thrilling previews into the immediate future,courtesy
of Mitsubishi Motors. First, at the
Detroit Auto Show in January, the company unveiled a new concept car, the MITSUBISHI
Concept–RA, alongside the 2009 Ralliart edition of the hot-selling Lancer.
Then, at the 78th Geneva International Motor Show held March 4–16, the Prototype–S
concept car made its global debut.
MITSUBISHI Concept–RA is a sport coupe
that offers exciting driving for the environment-minded thanks to a new and very
fuel-efficient high output diesel engine, a lightweight aluminum space frame body
and interior parts made from Mitsubishi’s own plant resin-based Green Plastic.
The vehicle also includes Mitsubishi Motors’ “next generation”
Super-All Wheel Control (S-AWC) vehicle dynamics control system.
The 2009 Lancer Ralliart, due to go on sale in summer 2008 in
North America, continues the sporty
heritage of the Lancer lineup with aggressive styling and driving performance.
Featuring a highly functional
interior, the vehicle will be powered by a new 2.0-liter DOHC MIVEC turbocharged
engine mated to Mitsubishi’s Twin Clutch SST automated manual transmission,
which provides silky-smooth shifting. A 4WD driveline equipped with Mitsubishi’s
Active Center Differential (ACD) matches steering response to traction characteristics.
The 2009 Lancer Ralliart’s high-performance,
ACD-equipped drivetrain is also a key feature of the new Prototype–S concept
car. The car, which sports a low and wide profile derived from the Lancer family,
is of the hatchback type popular on the European market. Mitsubishi’s new
vehicle design identity is also very prominent in the vehicle’s low trapezoidal
grille front fascia.
Combining exciting styling and performance with high fuel efficiency
and other environmental features, these new models are sure to add even more vroom
to the Mitsubishi brand lineup. |
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