Mitsubishi Motors Australia Limited (MMAL) has confirmed pricing of its new i-MiEV electric vehicle at $48,800.
The pricing is applicable to the newly announced model year 2012 vehicle which will be available for outright purchase by members of the public. The new model i-MiEV features upgraded specifications including side and curtain airbags and stability control.
MMAL’s President and CEO, Genichiro Nishina, announced the revised pricing today.
“We are very pleased to announce the new recommended retail price of our 2012 model year i-MiEV is $48,800 plus on road costs,” Nishina said.
“This represents a 22.5 per cent reduction on the cost of the previous model, and makes this ground-breaking technology more accessible to general consumers.”
The i-MiEV, which stands for Mitsubishi Innovative Electric Vehicle, is the first volume produced electric vehicle to be available for sale on the Australian market. Last year, 110 were leased to local, state and federal governments and selected innovative organisations. The large number of public enquiries received regarding the launch of the i-MiEV prompted the company to release details of the model ahead of its Australian arrival.
The Mitsubishi i-MiEV will be available from selected Mitsubishi dealers in all capital cities from mid-August. In the interim period, all customer enquiries regarding the availability of the Mitsubishi i-MiEV should be directed to 1300 13 12 11.
Mitsubishi Motors Australia Limited recommends that the i-MiEV electric vehicle always be charged using renewable or “green” energy.
Trition was the standout performer, posting a sales record for April with 1,840 units across 4×4 and 4×2 models. The Triton 4×4 product line proved popular with 1,245 units, an exceptional growth of 80 percent from April 2010, 14 times greater than the segment growth of 5.7 percent.
Challenger recorded outstanding growth despite a 19.5 percent downturn in the medium SUV segment, posting a 59 percent improvement over April 2010.
Lancer recorded a solid month with 1,468 units while the ASX continues to grow with 477 units.
MMAL continued the all-time records with year-to-date figures of 20,592 for imported vehicle sales in the January to April period, a notable six percent increase on 2010. This increase was in contrast to the total market volume which fell 3.2 percent for the same period.
Vice president of sales, Anthony Casey said he was pleased with the positive sales results for April 2011.
“Mitsubishi ended April with solid sales across the board. Our sales are continuing to build on a consistent basis, proving that our product range meets customer’s needs,” said Casey.
Tokyo– Mitsubishi Motors Corporation today commenced taking briefings at MMC’s dealerships right through Japan for the Minicab-MiEV economic mini EV that is arranged to depart on sale headed for the end of the year.
Derived from the Minicab Van economic mini vehicle, Minicab-MiEV is being deduced to make largest use of the technologies and knowhow advanced from the development of i-MiEV in bringing ahead the useful utility and propellingrecital called for of a economic vehicle. Reliability, durability and cost recital are in addition main concern areas. The vehicle commenced a fleet investigating program with Yamato Transport Co., Ltd. in October 2010 created to verify itsuseful utility.
Minicab-MiEV is arranged to be proposed with a option of two storage battery sizes*1 to get concurrently divergent buyerneeds.
With government enticements, tryout derived ideals suggest that Minicab-MiEV will draw close with a customer’s meshcharge from throughout 1,700,000 yen and from throughout 2,050,000 yen for the 10.5 kWh and the 16.0 kWh storage battery versions respectively. The derived ideals are premised on Japanese government’s eco-car enticement programcarrying on in the 2011 fiscal year and unchanged in particulars from fiscal 2010. As with the i-MiEV, Minicab-MiEV will be marketed on both a support lease*2 and a currency basis.
*1: 10.5 kWh (giving a assortment of throughout 100 kilometres/charge under JC08 mode conditions) and 16.0 kWh (range of throughout 150 kilometres).
*2: A lease in which the monthly payments embrace some of the duties, indemnity and support costs
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The MMC group in Japan has confirmed a donation of 30 million yen to assist the victims and damaged areas. As an additional support, MMC will supply vehicles to accommodate the circumstances and needs of local authorities in the area.
In conjunction with MMC’s overseas distributers and business partners, we will try to find out the most efficient and optimum ways to render further assistance to those affected.
YOKOHAMA/TOKYO – Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. and Mitsubishi Motors Corporation today advertised two managerorganisation appointments for the connection endeavour that will supervise the wares arranging and mechanicalapparatus of mini motor vehicles for the Japanese in the household market. The establishment of the connectionendeavour was part of the accord noted in December 2010 to extend the scope of support between the two companies.
Junichi Endo, presently Senior Vice President of Nissan, will be selected as CEO (Chief Executive Officer), while Shinichi Kurihara, presently Senior Executive Officer of Mitsubishi Motors, will be selected as COO (Chief Operating Officer).
Further particulars on the connection endeavour will be divulged at a afterwards date.
Tokyo, March 9, 2011– Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) has broadcast the development of a new central exteriormaterial, blending PET (Polyethylene terephthalate) and cotton fabric fibres as a new supplement to the “Green Plastic” lineup, MMC’s initial plant-based material technology. It will first be utilised for vehicle chairs and designs to be commercially made this summer.
Car central exterior components have usually utilised petroleum-based components for example PET fibres, due to its durability and blaze retardant nature. This new material has knitted-in cotton fabric fibre, routinely utilised naturalcomponents productive in considers to decrease CO2 and maintain oil assets, in to the PET fibre base. This material has been adept to attain the high measures needed for automobile components with its productive initial functionalconceive and a blaze retardant remedy correct to characteristics of cotton fabric fibres. The material is adept to beutilised not only for vehicle chairs but furthermore other localities for example in upper exterior and trim surfaces. Due to the detail that cotton fabric is an effortlessly attainable fabric, this new material is anticipated to have amplified usage through distinct vehicle kinds from hereon.
Preliminary computed outcomes displayed that CO2 emission all through the lifecycle (from attaining raw components to disposal) has been decreased by about 20 percent in evaluation to accepted goods (PET 100%). *1
In an effort to assist halt international heating and slow the depletion of oil reserves, MMC is applying farther study and development in “Green Plastic” expertise to alternate the petroleum-based components, broadly utilised in automobile parts. With goods for example “Bamboo fiber/PBS (Polybutylene succinate) central trim material”, “PTT (Polytrimethylene terephtarate) fiber floor mats” and “Liquefied timber phenol resin” currently in financial use, MMC willhold going ahead with farther technological development and objective for sequential utilisation.
*1：Plant-based components that are carbon neutral (a carbon-cycle notion that the CO2 emission that happens whenvegetation is scorched can be counteract by the allowance of CO2 soaked up throughout photosynthesis of anothervegetation in its development process) are adept to emit less CO2 all through a product’s lifecycle, in evaluation to petroleum-based materials.
After “Project Global” in the C/D-Segments*, Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) along with a watchful eyes of Mitsubishi Brisbane is now pushing the boundaries of global product planning with the forthcoming introduction of “Global Small” in the B-Segment: a next-generation architecture with built-in flexibility to accommodate – by design – customer requirements in ALL world markets in the lower sector of the market(s). In other words, exciting new small cars. Here are Brisbane’s leading Mitsubishi dealership we’ll keep you up to date.
Previewed as “Concept-Global Small” at the Geneva Motor Show, this “e-compact” will be unveiled in production towards the end of this year, prior to a start of production scheduled for the start of 2012 at an equally all-new plant Mitsubishi is currently building in Thailand.
*Lancer, Outlander, ASX, Delica D:5
Global product of the “Global Village”
This new Mitsubishi will be proposed as an entry model for emerging markets as well as a fuel efficient car in developed markets. As such, this all-new e-compact project shall be MMC’s answer to some fundamental evidences:
– With 80% of its total output bound for export, Mitsubishi Motors ought to take into consideration the trend towards globalization in trade and communications, no matter the market segment.
– In fast developing markets such as China, ASEAN and other emerging areas (50% of all world markets by 2013), MMC shall embrace the increasing demand for personal mobility through affordable, fuel efficient and substantial yet compact vehicles.
– In the mature markets of Japan, North America or Europe, downsizing and efficiency are key to meet ever stringent environmental regulations whilst fulfilling the need for multi-motorization with sensible products in a re-invented B-Segment.
– In the face of volatile exchange rates & commodity prices as well as the challenge to serve all world markets with small vehicles delivering – by definition – low margins, Mitsubishi Motors shall pursue the highest level of efficiency in its production system through the concept of global production hub.
“e-” for…
Developed in Okazaki (Japan) – MMC’s global R&D Center – in less than 2 years, the forthcoming Global Small project is meant to merge all these “eco/compact” requirements into one single package designed as such instead of mere adaptation(s):
– “e” for “efficiency”: highly efficient in its overall packaging, Mitsubishi Motors’ e-compact combines the virtues of a small vehicle (maneuverability,…) and excellent visibility whilst sitting 5 adults in comfort and accommodating sufficient luggage space within a retrained footprint (3,74 m length x 1,68 m width): one of the most space efficient in the B-Segment.
– “e” for “engineering”: the architecture this e-compact is based upon has been designed to accommodate upfront foreseeable customer and regulatory requirements in ALL world markets whether Japan, North America, emerging countries or Europe, instead of costly later adaptations: a first in the small car class.
– “e” for “environment”: through weight saving measures, all-new petrol 1.0 and 1.2 liter MIVEC powertrains, the application of MMC’s green technology solutions (Auto Stop and Go, Brake energy regenerative system,, etc.,…) and fine-tuned aerodynamics as exemplified in the sloping roof line, Mitsubishi’s e-compact can boast sensible level of fuel consumption and therefore emissions well in line with market trends.
– “e” for “electric vehicle”: as a further environmentally friendly measure – and a direct effect of its fully integrated Global Small architecture – e-compact is engineered to accommodate a further variant, fitted with a 100% electric powertrain.
– “e”for “ economies”: robust and reliable by design as customary for Japanese products, “Global Small” should also guarantee low running costs.
– “e” for “effective design”: as a daily reliable runabout equally at ease crossing the bush, tackling megapole traffic or blasting highways (within speed limits), the Mitsubishi e-compact was styled with no-nonsense efficiency-first in mind. Robust looking yet enjoying sophisticated aerodynamics, it should grace traffic nonetheless with a friendly face.
– “e” for “export”: the first of its kind, “Global Small” will be built at MMC’s dedicated hub of Laem Chabang Industrial Estate in the Chonburi province of Thailand. The forecasted annual volume of 150,000 units (with a possible increase to 200,000 units) will be exported to the ASEAN countries , Japan, North Asia, Australasia, Europe, North America and many other markets around the world.
Fifty years later after its first small car, the little “500” launched in 1960 just at the start of the massive export drive of Japan, Mitsubishi Motors’ ambitious e-compact is about to open a new significant page in MMC’s history.
Keep and eye on our news for more great stories and models coming our way in at Mitsubishi Brisbane.
Masahiko Takahashi, president and chief executive officer of Mitsubishi Motors Australia Limited (MMAL), said the initiative was designed to enhance the company’s current extensive customer commitment package.
“Mitsubishi’s current customer care package is streets ahead of our competitors’ – great news for our local service clientele.
“It is common knowledge that we already offer the best customer care package in Australia, with our ten year powertrain and five year new vehicle year warranty, five year roadside assistance program and 24 hour help line,” Takahashi said.
“The capped price servicing program is a great innovation, and one that delivers extra value to our customers when they purchase one of our great Mitsubishi products.”
Under the program, customers enjoy a capped price for each service the vehicle requires for the first four years or 60,0000 km of ownership. This can be up to and including the first four regular services which are normally set at 15,000, 30,000, 45,000 and 60,000 kilometres. The program ensures customers receive no costly “surprises” when service time comes around, and makes the ownership experience more affordable and more enjoyable.
Of all the automotive brands currently operating in the Australian market, Mitsubishi is only the second vehicle distributor to offer capped price servicing as a standard feature to eligible purchasers of new vehicles. While the new program’s primary design is to add value to the consumer purchasing experience, it also provides a major point of difference for Mitsubishi, giving the brand a real advantage over its competitors.
“The capped price servicing program is designed to give every Mitsubishi customer the ultimate peace-of-mind,” Takahashi said.
For more information please contact our friendly service advisors in the Mitsubishi Service department Brisbane.
As a major sponsor of the festival, Mitsubishi is joining other future focussed companies producing sustainable solutions with the purpose of promoting the theme of Mission: Safe Climateto the thousands of people who will attend events and exhibitions over the 16-day festival.
From its origins in 1998 as a small fair held in the tiny Victorian town of Musk near Daylesford before moving to Melbourne in 2001, the Sustainable Living Festival is now centred on Federation Square with events across the city attracting over 100,000 visitors.
With cars like the i-MiEV leading the way, Mitsubishi is continuing to engage in developing products and practices that provide for a sustainable future.
As the first, and currently only, electric passenger car from a mainstream manufacturer available on the Australian market, the i-MiEV is playing a vital role in Mitsubishi’s vision of a sustainable future for personal transport with the company aiming for electric vehicles to account for at least 20 per cent of its global production by 2020.
This, along with a raft of other environmental initiatives from expanded use of green plant-based plastics to increased recycling, forms part of Mitsubishi’s overall aim to reduce CO2 emissions of its new vehicles by 50 per cent, and emissions from production by 20 per cent, compared to 2005 levels by 2020.
Mitsubishi’s Vice President of Brand and Marketing, Paul Unerkov, said the company is proud to be festival partner and excited to promote sustainable transport solutions to the Australian public.
“Mitsubishi is looking to the future of sustainable transport and our i-MiEV electric vehicles provide people with a practical option that promotes environmental sustainability.”
Luke Taylor, the festival director sees the increasing popularity of the festival, which combines practical solutions, concepts, education and entertainment, as a sign that everyday Australians are keen to grapple with today’s environmental challenges.
“It’s the first time in 10 years that we have noticed such a shift in thinking, people aren’t so fearful of making big changes once they see the clear benefits,” he says.
And judging by the stalls that make up the ever-popular Green Market, there are plenty of changes that can be made with over 100 exhibitors showcasing sustainable products and services from all sectors of industry including building, energy, water, and food.
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