To Toowong Mitsubishi valued customers, friends and family,

In the face of fear around the spread of COVID-19, we wanted to reassure you that our teams at Toowong Mitsubishi are taking extra precautions to ensure the safety of all of our valued customers and staff.

While we have always maintained the highest health and hygiene practices, our team have implemented a number of actions to ensure the safest environment for everyone. We are taking extra precautions to regularly disinfect public areas such as restrooms, door handles, front doors, tabletops and any surfaces that may have in contact with the public.

For everyone’s safety, any staff member that displays any symptoms linked to COVID-19 or has come into contact with anyone diagnosed with the virus is asked to stay home until they have clearance from a GP. In turn, if you are planning to visit us and feel unwell or think you may have been exposed, we kindly ask that you reschedule your experience with us to a later time.

We are closely monitoring and supporting the advice from the government and all expert organizations. Our approach is to manage the situation in a balanced, calm and measured way while encouraging you to support local businesses.

Here are some links to the Australian Government Department of Health, and World Health Organisation which have some useful information on coronavirus.

We further include a link to Q&As and fact sheets the WHO has prepared. Please click here for these print resources.

Our top priority is everyone’s health and wellbeing. We highly recommend customers everywhere follow the health and travel advice of relevant authorities. We have implemented the VACC recommended practices when servicing customers cars which are Attached in an easy to read format.

Finally Staff and Customers are asked to:

If you have any servicing or sales queries, please enquire below or contact us on (07) 3377 3700.

Thank you for your support during this difficult time.

Toowong Mitsubishi


The awards’ expert judges awarded Mirage the best overall score from each criterion and commended Mirage for its class-leading fuel consumption, road manners, low running and repair costs and new car warranty. More than 180 cars were evaluated in this year’s awards with the Mirage ES hatch finishing comfortably ahead of its competition in the ‘Mirco Car’ category. Australia’s Best Cars judge Andrew Clark from the RAA said the Mirage ES hatch was once again a clear leader in its class.

“The Mirage claims it’s hero title again this year, absolutely trumping the field with value for money, fuel consumption, warranty, running costs scores and a five-star ANCAP safety rating.” Mitsubishi Motors Australia Executive Director of Marketing Tony Principe said the backto-back win highlights the Mirage’s well-appointed package and industry-best value. “Mirage has been a great success story for Mitsubishi – offering an unbeatable mix of style, practicality, value and five star ANCAP safety.

“We are very proud that Mirage has been recognised as the best overall package for value-conscious buyers.” Starting from $11,990 RRP, the 2015 model year Mirage hatch range is now on sale. Australia’s Best Cars is an independent and comprehensive new vehicle testing and awards program, incorporating the expertise of the Australian Motoring Clubs

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Mitsubishi Triton GLX Club Cab Chassis 4WD has been reviewed by Carsales. Below is what they had to say…

Road Test


The light commercial utility market is in for a big year. The fifth-generation Mitsubishi Triton will join the brand new Nissan Navara, updated Ford Ranger and Mazda BT-50, all-new Toyota HiLux and refreshed Holden Colorado before the year’s out, all of which will face solid competition from Volkswagen’s Amarok and the trade-tough Isuzu
D-MAX. But it’s the Triton that’s the focus of this test and, as we found this week, even the base model GLX cab-chassis has a heck of a lot to offer. The Mitsubishi Triton range kicks off from $24,490 (plus on-road costs).

Mitsubishi Triton

Australians love their utes. We have an annual festival to bask in its resplendent pragmatism and buy shed loads of them each year, often whether we have cause to or not. But for the humble cab-chassis – without its exhaust stacks, R M Williams mudflaps and VB dash runners – the focus is more straightforward. It’s the workhorse of the range, built to do a job, and often treated as little more than an unloved tool of the trade.

It’s quite surprising, then, how well-endowed the base-model ute has become. For a bit of kit designed primarily to cart its master and his tools from one job to the next, utes like the Mitsubishi Triton GLX have become very nearly as composed as their SUV lookalikes, while at the same time retaining every last ounce of the carrying capacity and towing ability at the heart of their existence.

For the new MQ-series Triton, those numbers see a payload of 1125kg and a braked tow figure of 3100kg. Mitsubishi is aware that the latter falls short of the 3500kg offered by some rivals, but says its higher GCM (5785kg) means the Triton will tow the full figure quoted with up to 680kg of load in the tray – something many rivals are unable to (legally) do. [Ed: figures quoted are specific to the Club Cab GLX tested and are not typical to the range. Please visit the manufacturer’s website for more information].

And from the point of view of the occupants, it’s impressive to note that the ride remains composed and quiet in spite of the beefed-up double wishbone (front) / leaf (rear) suspension the Triton obviously requires. Considering the vehicle is designed to travel off-road, carry a load, tow and also run around empty, the suspension compromise is remarkably good. You of course notice the firmer rear-end, but it’s not what you’d call uncomfortable and manages to smooth-out surface imperfections nicely, even when the tray is unladen.

It’s an experience complemented by the Triton’s sensible ergonomics and a cabin in which it’s easy to spend a few hours. The outward vision is pretty good for a vehicle of its height, the grab handles welcome and the slightly larger cabin’s seating comfortable with excellent support (and yes, I’m talking about the front pews and not the temporary jobbies in the back). The dash layout too is straightforward with simple instrumentation and a no-nonsense HVAC and infotainment array, though we might add that the look has changed little from the Triton’s predecessor, and in view of its contemporaries is a little conservative.

Not unusually, the tray-bodied model on test did have issues with the rearward vision from its wing mirrors, though not for the reason you’d expect. Mitsubishi has built a clever spacer to give the wing mirrors the clearance required to see around the tray (which sits proud of the body). However, the draft created between the cabin and the tray seems to create an unusual eddy current which sucks road mist from the front wheel back on to the mirror glass, rendering the mirrors effectively useless in wet weather. It’s an unusual oversight, and one that’s made all the more annoying by the omission of heated mirrors on the base grade.

Mitsubishi’s new 2.4-litre turbo-diesel is an effective unit with next to no turbo lag and a broader torque band than its numbers would suggest. It’s claimed that the full whack of 430Nm is on offer at 2500rpm, though we found most of that twist was accessible from idle, giving the Triton a smooth run from a standstill. On the open road there’s enough pep for overtaking, most of it available without the need to shift gear. The direct-injected engine develops peak power of 133kW at 3500rpm, meaning most overtaking manoeuvres and hill climbs are readily managed in top (sixth) gear.

The gearshift itself is clean and the throw suitable for the Triton’s workhorse application. It’s actually a tidier shift than the Ranger and BT-50, and I’d say better than the Colorado’s too [Ed: wait for our upcoming comparison for more on this]. Add this to a progressive pedal stroke from the clutch and well-metered brakes and it’s obvious Mitsubishi has done a great deal to make the new Triton appealing to trade and recreational buyers alike.

On the downside, however, we found the Triton’s fuel consumption to be well below the claimed mark. Mitsubishi’s ADR Combined figure quotes 7.2L/100km, though on test – and in spite of the majority of our driving spent on the highway without a load up back – we managed 10.2. Perhaps the gearing isn’t quite set for cruising at 110km/h or the aerodynamics of the open tray is creating drag. Either way, the figure was substantially higher than our around town figure of 8.1L/100km. Quite peculiar, we must say.

When it comes to parking the Triton was fairly easy to manoeuvre and see around, though reversing sensors would have been nice in tight parallel parks. The carry-over 3000mm wheelbase and 11.8m turning circle (and 3.8 turns lock to lock) make it easy to get in and out of even the tightest city parking buildings, and on fire trails made squeezing around fallen trees a breeze. The steering itself is well assisted with adequate feel both on and off-road. It really is an impressive set-up.

On the whole we found the Triton to be vastly improved – to be expected, given it’s been 10 years since we last had a new one. It’s a roomier, more composed and more competent light commercial and one that has narrowed the gap on its competitors considerably. Whether that’s enough to see it topple its rivals, or steal the stage at Deniliquin, remains to be seen. Though our tip is it’ll come really close – on both counts!

2015 Mitsubishi Triton GLX Club Cab Chassis 4WD pricing and specifications:
Price:
$35,290 (plus on-road costs)
Engine: 2.4-litre four-cylinder turbo-diesel
Output: 133kW / 430Nm
Transmission: Six-speed manual
Fuel: 7.2L/100km (ADR Combined)
CO2: 191g/km (ADR Combined)
Safety Rating: Five-star ANCAP

What we liked: Not so much:
>> Composed, quiet ride >> Fuel consumption
>> Gutsy turbo-diesel >> Wing mirror vision
>> Sorted ergonomics >> Conservative interior

The original article was posted here: http://www.carsales.com.au/reviews/2015/mitsubishi/triton/mitsubishi-triton-2015-review-52586?csn_tn=true

Outlander PHEV is here – delivering economy, comfort and performance. With super low emissions, remarkable fuel efficiency and genuine on and off-road performance, the Outlander PHEV is a drive like no other. Powered by an electric motor and a traditional combustion engine, this hybrid offers the convenience of an electric vehicle; without compromising the range of an SUV.
The internal combustion engine (1) provides power and range and the electric motors (2), efficiency. Separately mounted at the front and rear axles, they deliver responsive 4WD performance, while the Super All Wheel Control (S-AWC) ensures excellent stability and handling.
Providing power in most driving conditions, the drive battery (3) is located under the floor to maximize interior space and lower the centre of gravity for improved safety and handling. Simply charged at any 15 amp power point, the battery can also be recharged while you drive. The regenerative braking system (4) uses braking energy created by the vehicle to recharge the battery, allowing longer drives on less fuel.

Smartphone remote control
Control and comfort are at your fingertips with PHEV smartphone capabilities. For that touch of comfort, you can pre-heat and pre-cool your PHEV at any time using the app. Leave the air-con running in the baking hot car park and return to a perfectly chilled interior. The cooling function is driven straight off the battery with no emissions or noise. You can also remotely control the charging timer, schedule charge during off peak periods and monitor the remaining charge time with the smartphone app.


Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV

Enquire now to johna@cbmg.com.au or (07) 3377 3700.

Best City Car

Mitsubishi’s budget-focused Mirage has emerged victorious over Drive’s long-time Car of the Year city car champion, the Volkswagen Polo.
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Against the judging criteria Mitsubishi’s Mirage was unanimously found to tick all the boxes – and for a considerably smaller sum than that of the German five-door.

The Mirage is priced from just $12,990 plus on-road costs, though the Japanese brand is currently doing deals from only $11,990 drive-away. That’s pretty hard to argue with, given the comfort, practicality and equipment offered in the pint-sized Mirage.

Judges praised the Mirage for its ride comfort, its light, city-friendly steering and small turning circle, the fact it’s fitted with the full complement of safety equipment (six airbags, stability control), its Bluetooth-equipped stereo system, and the thrifty and perky three-cylinder engine. The ES model we tested was fitted with the CVT automatic transmission (priced from $14,490, plus on-road costs), and judges praised the pairing as being “ideal for running around the ‘burbs”.

“The Mirage meets all the requirements for not a lot of money,” one judge stated.

It wasn’t all roses for the Mirage – its interior presentation was criticised for being drab and lacking attention to detail, and the amount of engine noise was questioned by some of our experts.

“It looks a bit cheap inside, and you can tell it has been built to a price,” one judge said.

But in the end it was found to offer a convincing package that has strong ownership credentials on its side, including four years of fixed price servicing (at just $250 per 15,000km/12 month visit), and a five-year, 130,000km warranty.

There’s no doubting the carryover champion, Volkswagen’s Polo 77TSI, is a polished and impressive car. But at $21,490 plus on-road costs it’s heading into territory occupied by bigger – and, frankly, better – vehicles. VW Australia is currently running a $21,490 drive-away deal for the dual-clutch automatic version we tested.

Our judges were again impressed by the refined nature of the VW, from its smooth 1.2-litre turbo four-cylinder engine to its comfortable ride and trusty steering. It may be small but it feels like a bigger, more mature car to drive.

The engine does require premium unleaded fuel, though, and the dual-clutch automatic isn’t without its quirks – and question marks. The impressively low fuel economy largely covers that off, although the Mirage is lower again.

Matt Campbell
Motoring Writer

Combined with 2 other Concepts Mitsubishi had launched at the Tokyo Motor Show, the new Mitsubishi XR-PHEV concept oozes futuristic charm with a whole new level of technology that vehicles in this day and age are yet to see included let alone thought possible for a car! The XR-PHEV is the concept in which the new 2015 ASX will base itself on and from the feedback at the motor show we can wait until it arrives here in the 2nd quarter of 2015.

Mitsubishi have for the last 40 years been the leader in technology for vehicles. The new concept GC-PHEV continues that legacy. The Concept GC-PHEV is the vehicle which the all new Pajero for 2015 will base itself from. The long awaited 2015 Pajero will be the first new car for 15 years for Mitsubishi’s flagship SUV.

Here is one our customers having a great time in their Triton GLX-R on North Stradbroke Island.

‘Good times with my Mitsubishi Triton’

“Written by Matt Campbell from Drive.com.au”

The cheapest new car to own and run is the Mitsubishi Mirage, according to the NRMA’s 2013 Running Costs study.

The annual study looks at the entire cost of ownership, including fuel, servicing, registration, CTP insurance, maintenance and depreciation. It uses all of these factors to calculate an average weekly cost.

The Mirage – which is priced from $12,990 drive-away, and won Drive’s budget car comparison test earlier this year – pipped the Suzuki Alto and was praised for offering weekly running costs of $93.29 per week – $3 lower than its rival. NRMA also pointed to the added benefit of a five-star ANCAP crash rating. So don’t delay pick up your new Mirage Now.

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