Showing posts with label mitsubishi. Show all posts
Showing posts with label mitsubishi. Show all posts
Wednesday, October 16, 2013
2012 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport ES
At first glance, the naming of the 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport seems to make sense. This compact SUV looks the part of an automotive athlete with its aggressive, Lancer Evolution-inspired front-end styling and semi-crouching stance. But sadly, theres really not enough under the buff body to justify the "Sport" portion of this models moniker.
On paper the Outlander Sport looks promising, as it is loosely based on the Mitsubishi Outlander, a crossover SUV weve praised in the past for its agile handling. Baby brother Sport is 14 inches shorter, 2 inches lower and as much as 700 pounds lighter, all favorable factors that should add up to increased agility and performance. But in the real world weve discovered that these would-be advantages yield nothing particularly beneficial.
The Sports lighter weight would be an advantage if it could be had with the bigger Outlanders more powerful engine choices, but the Sport only comes with the 148-horsepower inline-4 borrowed from the Lancer sedan. And when its coupled to the CVT, the end result is lackluster acceleration. The Sports handling will likely be fine for most folks, but those looking for performance that matches the Sports name and looks will wish for less body roll and more grip during spirited cornering.
If you forget about the "Sport" part, this Mitsubishi is pretty agreeable. It provides a smooth, quiet freeway ride and comes with a fair number of features for relatively short money. But pitted against other compact crossovers, the Outlander Sport doesnt really make the cut. Other similarly sized runabouts, such as the Kia Sportage, Mini Cooper Countryman and Nissan Juke are more enjoyable to drive thanks to superior performance and handling. And if youll be frequently hauling luggage or cargo, more mainstream models like the Chevrolet Equinox, Honda CR-V and even the regular Outlander are going to be more practical and useful overall.
source:edmunds.com,autos.aol.com
Thursday, October 10, 2013
2012 Mitsubishi Outlander Pricing 21 400
The 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander is one of the latest version of 2012 Mitsubishi. 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander is a 4-door, up to 7-passenger sport-utility, available in 5 trims, ranging from the ES 2WD to the GT S-AWC. The 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander has MSRP Price of $22,345 - $27,895 And Invoice Price of $21,402 - $26,717. 
Upon introduction, the 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander ES 2WD is equipped with a standard 2.4-liter, I4, 168-horsepower engine that achieves 23-mpg in the city and 28-mpg on the highway. A variable speed automatic transmission with overdrive is standard. 
The 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander GT S-AWC is equipped with a standard 3.0-liter, V6, 230-horsepower engine that achieves 19-mpg in the city and 25-mpg on the highway. A 6-speed automatic transmission with overdrive is standard. The 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander is the companys entry in the highly competitive compact sport utility vehicle class. The 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander Safety features include six-airbags, vehicle stability control, anti-lock brakes with electronic brake-force distribution, LED tail lamps, active front seat head restraints, traction control, and a tire-pressure monitor.
Friday, September 13, 2013
2008 Mitsubishi Endeavor
My first SUV review also my first Mitsubishi one too.
Introduction: The Mitsubishi Endeavor was introduced as a brand new model in 2004. It is Mitsubishis first medium sized cross-over SUV. The Endeavor is built on the PS platform consisting of the Mitsubishi Galant and Eclipse. This vehicle was designed to target a then growing market in the United States of SUVs. Over the years sales of this vehicle has been rather slow but Mitsubishi did give the Endeavor a face lift for the 2010 model year meaning they still intend to continue making this vehicle.
The Mitsubishi Endeavor is one of the vehicles I didnt know what to think about. I barely seen any by that point and while I was curious to drive a Mitsubishi I wondered whether this vehicle fit my idea that the SUV is a rather wasteful idea.
Performance: The Mitsubishi Endeavor is equipped with a large 3.8L V6 that produces 215 hp and 250 lb.ft of torque. The version I drove had a mild improvement to the engine making it produce 225hp. The engine was a smooth unit and powered this big vehicle rather comfortably. It in fact accelerates from 0-100 km/h in about 7.8 seconds, which is a good number for such a vehicle. Fuel economy is really the only item that this engine might suffer with.
My Score: 8/10 - The engine is pretty good, smooth and moved the vehicle pretty well. Not much to say other than it may consume more fuel than expected.
Handling: The Endeavor is a pretty decent handling vehicle all things considered. You will realize the weight of this SUV when you push the vehicle hard into the corner but you can corner without the sense youre going to under steer. The wheel is weighted very well for this vehicle and as a result its easy to drive. So long as you understand its nowhere near as light as a car, the Endeavor handles pretty good.
My Score: 7/10 - As a larger SUV it corners pretty well, it will only fail if you attempt to corner like you would on a smaller car.
Interior: This is the big weak spot with frankly every Mitsubishi today. What I thought was neat about sitting inside the Endeavor it seemed bigger and wider inside than it looks from the outside. My biggest problem with the interior is the cheap ugly plastic in the Endeavor. The best items in the interior however is the amount of space, the screen for the radio and the seats are rather comfortable. The build quality of these vehicles are pretty good, these are built in the United States. What a shame with the interior since its not a bad one, its just not easy to present it.
My Score: 6/10 - A good interior...it just uses some ugly cheap materials making it unattractive.
Styling: While I never noticed many of these SUVs after actually seeing one, theyre quite distinct. Its not a particularly daring styling effort but there was effort in making it look like no other SUV from all angles. I liked the way it looked.
My Score: 8/10 - Not a daring look but styled so its distinct from any other SUV.
Value for the money: This is a bit of trouble, the Endeavor is a very expensive SUV for the money. A 2009 Endeavor costs about $36,000 which puts it over the Toyota Highlander and almost equal in price to the real SUV Toyota 4-Runner. You dont even get 4WD with that $36,000 either its still FWD. The unattractive interior does not show its price tag, the only way you could tell the money was spent elsewhere you had to have test driven the Endeavor. Had Mitsubishi spent more money on the interior they would have a good case for why this SUV costs so much.
My Score: 3/10 - A good SUV but its way too expensive with its low rent interior to present itself as a good alternative to Toyota.
Overall: 32/50 - A very nice medium sized SUV, would have been so much better with a better quality interior
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Introduction: The Mitsubishi Endeavor was introduced as a brand new model in 2004. It is Mitsubishis first medium sized cross-over SUV. The Endeavor is built on the PS platform consisting of the Mitsubishi Galant and Eclipse. This vehicle was designed to target a then growing market in the United States of SUVs. Over the years sales of this vehicle has been rather slow but Mitsubishi did give the Endeavor a face lift for the 2010 model year meaning they still intend to continue making this vehicle.
The Mitsubishi Endeavor is one of the vehicles I didnt know what to think about. I barely seen any by that point and while I was curious to drive a Mitsubishi I wondered whether this vehicle fit my idea that the SUV is a rather wasteful idea.
Performance: The Mitsubishi Endeavor is equipped with a large 3.8L V6 that produces 215 hp and 250 lb.ft of torque. The version I drove had a mild improvement to the engine making it produce 225hp. The engine was a smooth unit and powered this big vehicle rather comfortably. It in fact accelerates from 0-100 km/h in about 7.8 seconds, which is a good number for such a vehicle. Fuel economy is really the only item that this engine might suffer with.
My Score: 8/10 - The engine is pretty good, smooth and moved the vehicle pretty well. Not much to say other than it may consume more fuel than expected.
Handling: The Endeavor is a pretty decent handling vehicle all things considered. You will realize the weight of this SUV when you push the vehicle hard into the corner but you can corner without the sense youre going to under steer. The wheel is weighted very well for this vehicle and as a result its easy to drive. So long as you understand its nowhere near as light as a car, the Endeavor handles pretty good.
My Score: 7/10 - As a larger SUV it corners pretty well, it will only fail if you attempt to corner like you would on a smaller car.
Interior: This is the big weak spot with frankly every Mitsubishi today. What I thought was neat about sitting inside the Endeavor it seemed bigger and wider inside than it looks from the outside. My biggest problem with the interior is the cheap ugly plastic in the Endeavor. The best items in the interior however is the amount of space, the screen for the radio and the seats are rather comfortable. The build quality of these vehicles are pretty good, these are built in the United States. What a shame with the interior since its not a bad one, its just not easy to present it.
My Score: 6/10 - A good interior...it just uses some ugly cheap materials making it unattractive.
Styling: While I never noticed many of these SUVs after actually seeing one, theyre quite distinct. Its not a particularly daring styling effort but there was effort in making it look like no other SUV from all angles. I liked the way it looked.
My Score: 8/10 - Not a daring look but styled so its distinct from any other SUV.
Value for the money: This is a bit of trouble, the Endeavor is a very expensive SUV for the money. A 2009 Endeavor costs about $36,000 which puts it over the Toyota Highlander and almost equal in price to the real SUV Toyota 4-Runner. You dont even get 4WD with that $36,000 either its still FWD. The unattractive interior does not show its price tag, the only way you could tell the money was spent elsewhere you had to have test driven the Endeavor. Had Mitsubishi spent more money on the interior they would have a good case for why this SUV costs so much.
My Score: 3/10 - A good SUV but its way too expensive with its low rent interior to present itself as a good alternative to Toyota.
Overall: 32/50 - A very nice medium sized SUV, would have been so much better with a better quality interior
Tuesday, September 10, 2013
2009 Mitsubishi Galant ES
I apologize for not updating as frequently as one would expect. Today Ill only add an extra car, the Mitsubishi Galant mostly because today was the final time I would likely drive one since all of them in fleet are scheduled to be sold.
Introduction: The Mitsubishi Galant is the oldest name currently held in the Mitsubishi Motors lineup, originally started in 1969. For the majority of its lifespan the Galant would be a compact car, while the Lancer was a subcompact. Earlier Galants were RWD, eventually becoming FWD and certain VR4 versions had AWD. Today the Galant has taken on the role of a midsized sedan started from the 8th generation, the current Galant is in its 9th generation introduced in 2004.
I was always curious about the Galant since at that point I havent driven the Lancer as a result I havent driven a conventional car made by Mitsubishi. When we finally acquired one I was pretty excited to drive it hoping it would something like the Mazda 6.
Performance: The Galant is given the choice of 3 types of engine one 4-cylinder and 2 V6 engines. The 2.4L 4-cylinder is the engine that Ive only had the opportunity to experience. This engine produces 162 hp and 162 lb.ft of torque. Acceleration of this engine is apparently 9.2 seconds to go from 0-100 km/h. The engine doesnt make a very pleasant sound and its noticeably loud during the earlier gears. I didnt notice it to be that slow though. Overall I didnt find this engine that significant, although I didnt think it was all that bad.
My Score: 6/10 - Average numbers, a bit noisy early on
Handling: This is usually the problem with mid size sedans, most are set up for comfort which in turns makes these sort of cars boring and unathletic. The Galant attempts to not try to fall into the same problem as other Japanese cars have. The steering wheel is pretty heavy in comparison to its competitors which I do like. It doesnt quite have the feel that is produced by the Mazda 6 despite its lighter wheel. As you go into the corners the Galant I found was quite stable and had far less roll than even some of the good cars in this segment. Overall I thought the Galant does well in this category.
My Score: 9/10 - Nicely weighted wheel, very stable in the corners, missing a bit of feel though
Interior: The Galant is probably the only vehicle I would ever complain about head room. The roof line is much shorter as you move the seat closer to the wheel and as a result I noticed how the styling can affect some of the practicality of the car. The further you sit back the more headroom available. Without height adjustment...this is a slight problem for me. The rest of the interior is pretty uninteresting, unfortunately the center console is full of the aerosol plastic that I dislike greatly. I thought the faux wood trim looked too fake and further cheapened the image. The good news is the build quality is actually good, the Galant is built in Normal, Illinois and is one of the few UAW products that has been assembled with consistent quality.
My Score: 4/10 - Unattractive, very plastic interior but with pretty good build quality
Styling: While not as striking or as bold as the Lancers design the Galant is actually still pretty unique among the midsized sedans. The car is pretty handsome in the front and a bit different from the rear. The side profile is particularly pretty smooth(which contributed to my head room issues). I kind of wish there was a new VR4 put on this variation since Id love to see how much more aggressive it looks.
My Score: 9/10 - Very good looking sedan even with some subtle details ended up looking unique.
Value for money: This is a harder one to score with the Galant, the market for the mid size cars is extremely competitive. The Galant starts out at roughly $24,000 which is very high for a vehicle that is often overlooked. In comparison the Camry and Accord are $1000-1500 more expensive, the new 2010 Fusion is about $2000-2500 cheaper. The cheapo interior and a lack of unique features is basically what prevents me from saying its a good value. What can make a Galant a good deal is mostly how much easier it is to negotiate a good deal with the dealers. Next is the very good warranty Mitsubishi Motors Canada has put forward. It may not actually be such a poor value with those useful incentives are factored into that price given.
My Score: 7/10 - Quite expensive for a car with a low rent interior, the good warranty and easier negotiations however may allow you to end up with a less expensive car with those goodies.
Overall: 35/50 - In the end I felt the Galant was a decent car, not a brilliant one but one that has tried in some areas to stand out. Hopefully the next Galant would address the flaws I found in this version.
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Introduction: The Mitsubishi Galant is the oldest name currently held in the Mitsubishi Motors lineup, originally started in 1969. For the majority of its lifespan the Galant would be a compact car, while the Lancer was a subcompact. Earlier Galants were RWD, eventually becoming FWD and certain VR4 versions had AWD. Today the Galant has taken on the role of a midsized sedan started from the 8th generation, the current Galant is in its 9th generation introduced in 2004.
I was always curious about the Galant since at that point I havent driven the Lancer as a result I havent driven a conventional car made by Mitsubishi. When we finally acquired one I was pretty excited to drive it hoping it would something like the Mazda 6.
Performance: The Galant is given the choice of 3 types of engine one 4-cylinder and 2 V6 engines. The 2.4L 4-cylinder is the engine that Ive only had the opportunity to experience. This engine produces 162 hp and 162 lb.ft of torque. Acceleration of this engine is apparently 9.2 seconds to go from 0-100 km/h. The engine doesnt make a very pleasant sound and its noticeably loud during the earlier gears. I didnt notice it to be that slow though. Overall I didnt find this engine that significant, although I didnt think it was all that bad.
My Score: 6/10 - Average numbers, a bit noisy early on
Handling: This is usually the problem with mid size sedans, most are set up for comfort which in turns makes these sort of cars boring and unathletic. The Galant attempts to not try to fall into the same problem as other Japanese cars have. The steering wheel is pretty heavy in comparison to its competitors which I do like. It doesnt quite have the feel that is produced by the Mazda 6 despite its lighter wheel. As you go into the corners the Galant I found was quite stable and had far less roll than even some of the good cars in this segment. Overall I thought the Galant does well in this category.
My Score: 9/10 - Nicely weighted wheel, very stable in the corners, missing a bit of feel though
Interior: The Galant is probably the only vehicle I would ever complain about head room. The roof line is much shorter as you move the seat closer to the wheel and as a result I noticed how the styling can affect some of the practicality of the car. The further you sit back the more headroom available. Without height adjustment...this is a slight problem for me. The rest of the interior is pretty uninteresting, unfortunately the center console is full of the aerosol plastic that I dislike greatly. I thought the faux wood trim looked too fake and further cheapened the image. The good news is the build quality is actually good, the Galant is built in Normal, Illinois and is one of the few UAW products that has been assembled with consistent quality.
My Score: 4/10 - Unattractive, very plastic interior but with pretty good build quality
Styling: While not as striking or as bold as the Lancers design the Galant is actually still pretty unique among the midsized sedans. The car is pretty handsome in the front and a bit different from the rear. The side profile is particularly pretty smooth(which contributed to my head room issues). I kind of wish there was a new VR4 put on this variation since Id love to see how much more aggressive it looks.
My Score: 9/10 - Very good looking sedan even with some subtle details ended up looking unique.
Value for money: This is a harder one to score with the Galant, the market for the mid size cars is extremely competitive. The Galant starts out at roughly $24,000 which is very high for a vehicle that is often overlooked. In comparison the Camry and Accord are $1000-1500 more expensive, the new 2010 Fusion is about $2000-2500 cheaper. The cheapo interior and a lack of unique features is basically what prevents me from saying its a good value. What can make a Galant a good deal is mostly how much easier it is to negotiate a good deal with the dealers. Next is the very good warranty Mitsubishi Motors Canada has put forward. It may not actually be such a poor value with those useful incentives are factored into that price given.
My Score: 7/10 - Quite expensive for a car with a low rent interior, the good warranty and easier negotiations however may allow you to end up with a less expensive car with those goodies.
Overall: 35/50 - In the end I felt the Galant was a decent car, not a brilliant one but one that has tried in some areas to stand out. Hopefully the next Galant would address the flaws I found in this version.
Friday, August 23, 2013
New Mitsubishi i MiEV Cheapest Electric Car
Mitsubishi i-MiEV standard in the selling price of U.S. $ 28,190 or $ 4,000 cheaper than the Nissan Leaf in the United States. Price does not include government incentives, namely tax cuts $ 7,500. Nevertheless, Nissan Leaf larger dimension.
Mitsubishi i-MiEV offers the highest variance, with the price of 30,190 dollars. This version comes with 8-audio speakers, steering wheel leather, two-color interior, 15 inch sport rims and fog lamps.
Mitsubishi i-MiEV open orders from Friday (22 / 4) at New York Auto Show which took place at the Jacob Javits Convention Centre, from April 22 until May 1, 2011. This four-seater small car, can travel a distance of 130 km for a single battery charge. While top speed of 130 km / hour.
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