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Mitsubishi Outlander Plug-in Hybrid

Mitsubishi Outlander is going to bring a 4WD Plug-in Hybrid variant to Lujack Kia Mazda Mitsubishi soon. Why is this such a big deal? Because it's the world's first mass produce 4WD Plug-in Hybrid.

Outlander's unique drivetrain combines its front and rear electric motors. Engine options include Mitsubishi's standard 2.0-liter, producing 147-hp and 144 lb-ft of torque. There might also be a 2.2-liter Clean Diesel coming from the Japanese…

We are excited to share some good news with our eco-conscious friends who have been waiting - maybe not so patiently - for the new 2012 Mitsubishi i-MiEV to hit the continental U.S. The Japanese automaker has moved up the rollout by about six months. Already the Mitsubishi i-MiEV has started shipping to select markets on the West Coast. And if everything goes according to plan, it will be one of the two most widely available…

Mitsubishi Hybrid Rumor May Acutally Be True

It has been rumored that a Mitsubishi Lancer EVO (aka, Lancer Evolution) hybrid may be coming to dealerships soon, including Lujack Kia Mazda Mitsubishi in Davenport.

Conflicting reports for the past year were indecisive about if the Japanese auto maker would indeed produce this vehicle. Now it seems they will.

"I don't think it's a good idea to introduce the next generation of Lancer Evolution that is similar to what we have today…

Mitsubishi Announces New Pricing For Electric Vehicle

With the introduction of Mitsubishi i EV, this Japanese auto maker will be able to attract a slew of new, green drivers. But there's been a few changes made to this eco-car.

Mitsubishi announced it will raise the price of its compact electric vehicle by $1,135. That brings a base ES model sticker price to $29,150. You can opt for a better-equipped SE starting at $31,125. Luckily, all EV cars in…

In case you haven't caught recent news, Mitsubishi is changing their game plan. Specifically, they're working toward transitioning their vehicle lineup and ultimately their brand image into that of an alternative-powerplant pioneer.

Recent reports indicate that Mitsubishi will introduce a total of eight new hybrid and electric-powered vehicles into the global market by 2015. The first example of Mitsubishi's brand evolvement is the imminent launch of the "i" EV in select markets…

Mitsubishi Taking Pre-Orders for 2012 i Electric Car

Mitsubishi is adding to its armory, hoping to join in the battle of Nissan and Chevrolet who have become champions of plug-in vehicle sales in the U.S. Not only is the Mitsubishi making the 2012 i available on American soil for the first time ever, the Japanese automaker is launching a new customer reservation website, allowing potential customers to sign up and be on the waiting list.

Compared to the 2011 Mitsubishi i currently…

Tokyo, January 21, 2011 - Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) today announced the high rating results from the ADAC*
 
When crash occurred, Mitsubishi i-MiEV was able to instantly recognize the impact and automatically shut off the high voltage elements of the electric car, sustaining safe space for the passenger as well as leaving the lithium-ion battery along with their original 88 cells undamaged.
 
"This conclusion was drawn through relentless test upon this first mass produced electric vehicle…

Mitsubishi Plug-In Hybrid SUV Planned for 2013

Mitsubishi has confirmed a plug-in hybrid SUV is under development, and could reach markets around 2013. The new Mitsubishi SUV hybrid version will be made of the next-generation Mitsubishi Outlander, and that version of its new powertrain will go into a next-generation Lancer Evolution.

Yoshikazu Nakamura, Mitsubishi's GM of electric vehicles, told Automotive News that the "final product will be similar to the PX-MiEV concept shown at the 2009 Tokyo Auto Show." The show…
Tokyo, November 24, 2010 - Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) announced that it reached 5,000 units*1 of its i-MiEV new generation electric vehicle (EV) produced at its Mizushima Plant as of November 23rd.
 
MMC was first in the world to start production of a full-fledged mass production EV with the i-MiEV in June of 2009. The month after that MMC introduced the i-MiEV to the Japanese market, and has sold about 3,000 units to…

Kia Optima Hybrid Makes Its Debut

The 2011 Kia Optima is getting ready to launch late this year. But even bigger news is coming from the Korean auto maker - Optima is going hybrid.

The 2011 Kia Optima Hybrid will make its debut at the Los Angeles Auto Show in November, with sales beginning in early 2011.

The Optima Hybrid should come in around 37 mpg city and 39 mpg highway. Power will likely come from a 2.4L four-cylinder engine, producing…