One hundred years in the history of Mitsubishi
these Are good times for Mitsubishi, a brand that, in times of crisis, has managed to break records and become the fastest-growing in Spain, with 27.3% after enroll more than 2,000 units in the month of August , and with the forecast to close the year with a total of 16,000 vehicles sold.
The model key of the brand to grow eye-catching way, especially gasoline, as the compact SUV ASX, the Eclipse of the Cross, and the Outlander PHEV, the flagship and technology of the brand is maintained as the plug-in hybrid sold in Spain, with nearly 1,000 units registered , and increasing its registrations by 58% in comparison with the figures of 2018. The Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV is the plug-in hybrid sold in Spain, but also in Europe and in the world, already surpassing more than 200,000 units enrolled, since it was launched in 2013.
According to Jorge Belzunce, CEO of Mitsubishi Spain “the brand is living a moment of absolute exception in our country, as we grow in absolute terms when the other doesn’t, it is almost impossible.” Attributed this success to the prestige of the brand and its network of dealers.
New generation L 200
the signature of The diamond adds a new member to your family, the “Pick-Up” L-200, which comes to the market exactly 40 years after the launch of its first model in this segment. The “truck” reaches its sixth generation as a true 4X4.
The new generation of the L200 has ways angular and “shoulders” wider. Much more than a simple “facelift” , now features new components in the front and rear of the cabin, while preserving distinctive features of Mitsubishi, as the marked waist line on the side, the division curve between the cab and the box or the prominent horizontal lines that will print character and underline the solidity, as “carved”, the body in general.
The L200 sixth-generation of it stays within the “category of the 5-meter” (5.225 mm for the Double Cab in front of the 5.205 mm of the previous model), and facilitates the maneuvers of parking is the fact that it has the best turning radius in its class (5,9 feet) and less weight (between 1.895 and 2.035 kilograms).
This last is a key factor for a good fuel economy and, therefore, low CO2 emissions , all of which translates into lower operating costs for users who spend the L200 to his professional activity. However, within these dimensions, the engineers of MMC have made very good use of the front track (1520 mm, as before), which represents 29% of the total length.
To his system of wheel drive Super Select 4WD (SS4-II) permanent now add the new systems “Off-Road Mode and hill descent control HDC, giving the L-200 from a level of comfort similar to that of a saloon.
Originally developed for the Pajero, Super Select of the MMC (now the “Super Select 4WD-II”) allows the driver to choose the most appropriate configuration, according to the terrain and driving conditions. Can be changed from 2WD to 4WD without stopping the car, and under the 100 km/h (except for the extreme position of 4WD Low/Lock), regardless of the road surface.
With an exterior design completely renovated, mounts also a new diesel 2.2 with 150 and 181 HP , and automatic 6-speed transmission.
Manufactured in Thailand for global markets, the new generation of the L200 will arrive at dealers europe from September this year.
