MINICAB-MiEV - Mitsubishi

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Mitsubishi Motors presents For your world, For our earth: Bringing more driving pleasure to more people at the
2011 Tokyo Motor Show.
Mitsubishi Motors has already brought to market one mass-produced electric vehicle (EV)—the i-MiEV in 2009—
and has launched the second—the MINICAB-MiEV in November 2011. With their zero on-road CO2 emissions*1
these EVs will help contribute to the fight against global warming. Mitsubishi Motors has also developed a new
gasoline-engine compact car which delivers outstanding environmental performance and is sure to earn the
satisfaction of customers around the world. Mitsubishi Motors is also developing a first-of-its-kind eco-friendly
SUV which will play a meaningful role as a the owner’s partner in enjoying a fun-filled lifestyle—same time
meeting global environmental standards.
These automobiles, built with passion and world-class technology, reflect Mitsubishi Motors’ intent to bring smiles
to the faces of its customers around the world. This approach is reflected in the Mitsubishi Motors “Drive@earth”
corporate tagline which gives expression to a renewed focus on the connection between driving and environmental
issues and is a reference to the unique variety of landscapes our planet Earth offers us to go out and explore.
Striving to make the automobile a way of connecting all of us ー individuals, societies, countries ー with Earth,
Mitsubishi Motors aims to deliver real driving pleasure to as many people as possible; continuing to push forward
in its mission: Toward a sustainable future for everyone.
*1: Well-to-wheel CO2 emissions are not included.
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[Overall Information of the Mitsubishi Motors booth]
The Two Pillars of Mitsubishi Motors Product Strategy:
A Global Strategic Model Focused on Emerging Markets &
An Eco-car Lineup Built Around Electric Vehicles
Mitsubishi Motors has long sought to deliver to its customers around the world cars which are eco-friendly and
that deliver real “driving pleasure.” The Jump 2013 mid-term three-year business plan introduced at the start of
fiscal 2011 which aims for “Growth and a Leap Forward,” lays out a two-pronged product strategy which
concentrates its resources on 1: Global strategic models focused on emerging markets, and 2: Eco-friendly models
that maximize Mitsubishi Motors’ EV technologies.
Mitsubishi Motors has and will continue to work to meet the extensive and ever-changing needs and wishes of its
customers around the world—both in advanced markets and in emerging markets—as it pushes the envelope in its
commitment to deliver the driving pleasure that constitutes one of the major joys of owning an automobile. At the
2011 Tokyo Motor Show the Mirage compact car will make its world debut as Mitsubishi Motors’ new global
strategic model that meets the needs of our era. With compactness, affordability, and high fuel efficiency in mind,
the Mirage was developed to satisfy both the strong demand among middle classes in emerging markets for an
entry-level model and requirements in advanced markets for fuel economy and low-CO2 emissions.
Mitsubishi Motors’ approach to the environment brought the first mass-produced electric vehicle to market when it
started sales of the i-MiEV next-generation EV in 2009. Mitsubishi Motors has launched its second mass-produced
EV—the MINICAB-MiEV minicar-class light commercial electric van—on the Japanese market in November 2011.
To date Mitsubishi Motors has focused its efforts on the development and production of minicar-class EVs which
are often used for short distance transportation purposes. In other words, city commuters. In the near future,
however, Mitsubishi Motors also intends to bring to market electric vehicles designed to meet the longer trip
distance requirements of mid-size and larger categories. While based on the pure or all-electric EV, these models
will use the Mitsubishi Plug-in Hybrid EV System which will give longer trip capabilities by using a gasoline
engine as a generator or to supply extra torque when required. The Mitsubishi Concept PX-MiEV II on display at the
Tokyo Motor Show is a concept model for such models.
In recent years, Mitsubishi Motors has been studying ways how EVs could be used beyond their original purpose of
transportation, since they are in a sense “mobile batteries.” In addition, Mitsubishi Motors has been working with
partners outside of the automobile industry such as electric companies, renewable energy technology companies,
housing companies, etc., to study how EVs can work with other technologies to indeed provide “a sustainable
future for everyone.” The importance of this thinking was reinforced by the Great East Japan Earthquake which
struck Japan on March 11, 2011. It prompted a re-examination of energy policies by nations the world over. Since
then, renewable energy sources such as solar and wind energy, which produce no CO 2 in the generation of
electricity, are attracting great attention. However, the usage of these renewable energy sources are prone to
output fluctuations; thus the possibility of utilizing high-capacity EV drive batteries and recycled EV batteries as
storage batteries—for homes for example—is also being closely examined.
Electric power stored in EV and other batteries could become one component in Energy Management Systems
(EMS), which could be used to optimize energy usage in household and local communities. The MiEV House
demonstrates the very latest in such EMSs, featuring the symbiosis of an EV and a home EMS. Also on display is
the MiEV Café which shows ways in which electricity stored in an EV’s drive battery can be extracted and used to
power directly household appliances and for other purposes.
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MIRAGE : World Debut of a Global Strategic Model
Concept
New global compact redefines sheer value,
making it easier for more people to own a quality automobile
Mitsubishi Motors has crafted a new compact car that will satisfy the needs of people all over the world, whether in
emerging markets or mature markets. That car is the new Mirage*2.
The development goal for the new Mirage was to offer world-class environmental performance and the easy
drivability of a compact model at an easily accessible price while also delivering a combination of road
performance, design excellence and build and trim quality to bring driving pleasure to more people. The new
Mirage sits on a new lightweight and high-strength platform. The extensive use of high-tensile steel sheet together
with painstaking weight reduction throughout the entire vehicle has produced one of the lightest five-seat five-door
hatchback bodies on the market. The lightweight body and its slippery aerodynamic lines contribute greatly to the
car’s low fuel consumption. The Mirage provides the maneuverability and easy drivability expected of a compact car
while also offering ample interior and luggage space. The Mirage is powered by a new 1.0-liter 3-cylinder MIVEC*3
engine which uses a regenerative braking system for energy recovery. Incorporating Mitsubishi Motors’ own Auto
Stop & Go idle-stop system in the new engine boasts a top-of-class level of fuel economy. In creating the new Mirage
compact car Mitsubishi Motors has stayed faithful to the Mitsubishi Motors Way, reviewing and re-examining in
painstaking detail every technology applied to and incorporated in the Mirage.
The Mirage embodies a new way of thinking in building automobiles. Mitsubishi Motors is confident the Mirage will
meet the expectations and earn the satisfaction of customers the world over in its role as a partner in their daily
lives and communities. The Mirage production model will go on sale first in Thailand in March 2012 and will be
rolled out in other markets all over the world in quick succession to bring real driving pleasure to customers
everywhere.
*2: Stems from the English word “mirage.” The name was first used for the Mirage series developed for resource/energy/space-saving and
high-performance in a compact package which debuted in Japan in March 1978. The new Mirage concept inherits the essence of that first series:
cleverly getting the most performance and function out of a limited space.
*3：Mitsubishi Innovative Valve timing Electronic Control system
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Design
Eco-friendly. People-friendly. Clean and simple design provides
a comfy interior and an exterior that is simple, yet elegant.
The design of the Mirage is speckled throughout with “dashes of spice” that are meant to enhance the driving
experience for the owner in his or her daily life. In the exterior, this can be seen in its elegant silhouette and the
appearance of the expressive body panel surface. The interior design, meanwhile, gives expression to the design
theme in the clean and simple aesthetics of the center panel and can be seen in the careful attention given to the
even the smallest of details. The Mirage was not designed solely with style in mind; rather to make a comfortable
driving experience that is both eco-friendly and people-friendly.
Exterior
Elegant presence born from simple yet effective exterior styling
The Mirage uses roof lines which create distinctive side
view proportions in a very aerodynamically efficient
design. The trailing roof edge creates a sharp and edgy
shape yet still provides ample rear seat headroom.
Providing excellent forward and side visibility, the
beltline starts low down just behind the front wheel
arch and rises gently as it runs towards the rear. The
beltline and roof shape are balanced to inject movement
into the side design.
The taut panel surfaces bring out the charm in body
coloring to maximum effect. The headlamps that
accentuate the front of the Mirage were shaped to give
its distinctive face use a richly expressive design which
adds crispness to the side view while morphing into
softer and gentler styling in the front view. From the
rear, the tapering cabin shape is counterpoised by
thick bumper ends to give the Mirage tail a wide, squat
and reassuring look of stability.
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The Mirage was relentlessly designed to achieve an aesthetically pleasing and effective balance between
sophisticated looks and superior aerodynamic performance. This can be seen in the front grille with its minimal
opening, in the front bumper with its airflow rectifying design, in the aero wheel covers which optimize airflow
around the wheels, in the sharp edges of the rear bumper and rear edge of the cabin, and in the wind
tunnel-optimized rear spoiler design. By aggressively using these elements in the design, the Mirage was made
very aerodynamic, contributing to its high fuel efficiency.
Interior
Interior design: A picture of openness and comfort
“Simple & Clean” was the design theme for the Mirage’s interior,
aimed at creating a spacy and comfortable interior that envelops its
occupants in a pleasant ambiance. The use of a flat dashboard design
with an accent line which describes an arc stretching from the
windscreen edge across its whole length imparts a sense of width to
the cockpit. The edge of the dashboard is cambered, giving a greater
feeling of openness to the cockpit. The center panel with its glossy
piano-black finish enhances the overall texture and gives an elegant
accent to the clean and simple design of the interior, making a
pleasant ambiance.
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Packaging
Innovative packaging fits optimal
interior space into a compact body
Ample head clearance
Excellent field of vision
Ample luggage space
Generous leg room
The Mirage features innovative packaging which fits an interior space with ample front and rear seat leg room into
a compact body and delivers a comfortable ride for all occupants. The Mirage’s compact dimensions give it a
top-of-class turning radius, while its slim-line A-pillar and low-set belt line give the driver an outstanding field of
vision. The styling allows the driver to see the engine hood, thus making it easier to judge the width of the car for
easier maneuverability and drivability.
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Performance
New engine, lower rolling resistance and weight
reduction provide top-of-class fuel economy
The Mirage is powered by a new 1.0-liter 3-cylinder engine with a number of efficiency-enhancing features
including the MIVEC variable valve timing system, the adoption of Mitsubishi Motors’ Auto Stop & Go idle-stop
system, a Brake energy regeneration system, as well as thorough weight reduction and an exhaustive reduction in
friction losses. The well-balanced mix of new technologies and improvements to existing technologies provides
top-of-class environmental performance. The MIVEC engine is mated to a next-generation CVT with an auxiliary
gearbox providing a wide ratio span. Feeding torque drive effectively and efficiently to the driving wheels, this
transmission delivers both outstanding fuel economy and drivability. The Mirage uses Mitsubishi’ s RISE*4 safety
body design which has been made lighter by strategic use of lightweight and very stiff high-tensile steel plate.
Together with its superior aerodynamics, the production Mirage will be targeting top-of-class fuel efficiency of 30.0
km per liter.
*4: Reinforced Impact Safety Evolution.
1.0-liter 3-cylinder MIVEC engine
Specifications
Overall length
Overall width
Overall height
Occupants
Engine
Type
Fuel economy
measures
Transmission
Target fuel efficiency
Drivetrain
Tires
RISE body
3710 mm
1665 mm
1490 mm
5
1.0-liter 3-cylinder MIVEC
Auto-Stop& Go (AS&G) idle-stop system
Brake energy regeneration system
CVT
30 km/liter
2WD
165/65R14
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Mitsubishi Concept PX-MiEV II : World Debut of an Eco-SUV
The Mitsubishi Plug-in Hybrid EV System offers drive modes
for every situation, providing optimum efficiency
Mitsubishi Motors’ unique Mitsubishi Plug-in Hybrid EV System is derived from the control systems used on EVs.
For low to medium speed driving in town or residential areas, the vehicle operates in EV Mode where motive power
comes from the two electric motors using power from the drive battery. When the residual charge in the drive
battery drops to a predetermined level or when the driver needs more gutsy acceleration, the system switches to
Series hybrid Mode where the gasoline engine automatically starts up and serves as a generator feeding power to
both motors and to the battery. At higher vehicle speeds, the system switches to Parallel hybrid Mode where the
gasoline engine, with its better high-end energy efficiency, supplies supplementary drive torque to assist the
motors. In addition when the driver applies the brakes, the front and rear motors act as generators recovering
kinetic energy and using it to charge the drive battery.
Engine
Front inverter
Drive Modes Per Driving Condition
Fuel tank
Rear inverter
Drive
battery
High Battery Charge Level (SOC ) Low
Everyday driving
EV Mode
Acceleration /
Uphill driving
Series hybrid Mode
Highway driving
Parallel hybrid Mode
High High vehicle speeds or load Low
Structural Diagram of the Mitsubishi Plug-in Hybrid EV System
State of Charge
Front motor
Generator
Transaxle
Rear motor
Transaxle
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The Mitsubishi Plug-in Hybrid EV System employs a high-capacity battery that is capable of powering the vehicle
in EV Mode for distances of 50 kilometers. This range allows the vehicle to operate in EV Mode in most everyday
situations. The driver can switch manually to Battery Mode for quiet and emissions-free all-electric driving in
residential areas or the countryside. The driver can also switch to Battery Charge Mode when he or she wants to
reduce battery power consumption and use the engine to generate electricity. A socket on the vehicle allows
electricity stored in the drive battery to be used to power electric appliances when camping or pursuing other
outdoor activities, or to provide an emergency power source. The system is also vehicle-to-home (V2H) compatible.
EV Mode
The front and rear motors drive the vehicle
using electricity from the drive battery. The
Front motor
car operates in this mode for commuting,
shopping and most other everyday
driving situations.
Engine
Generator
Drive battery
Rear motor
Series hybrid Mode
In this mode the motors are powered by
electricity from the drive battery and
from the engine generator when residual
Front motor
charge in the battery is low or when
accelerating and other times when higher
motor output is needed.
Engine
Generator
Drive battery
Rear motor
Drive battery
Rear motor
Parallel hybrid Mode
The car is driven by its electric motors and by
the gasoline engine at higher vehicle speeds
where the engine offers better efficiency.
Front motor
Engine
Generator
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Twin-motor 4WD: Next-generation
eco-friendly four-wheel drive system
The Mitsubishi Concept PX-MiEV II uses a Twin Motor 4WD system in which two motors drive the front and rear
axles independently. Being virtually lag-free and offering superior control, the motors ensure finer more precise
control of the 4WD system. The Twin Motor 4WD system does away with the propeller shaft, hydraulic system and
clutch plate used to connect the front and rear axles in conventional 4WD systems. This helps to reduce the drive
torque losses associated with complex 4WD systems and contributes to better economy while still delivering rugged
all-terrain performance.
S-AWC (Super All Wheel Control)
maximizes vehicle stability
Mitsubishi’s S-AWC (Super All Wheel Control) system maximizes safety, stability and handling performance by
using on-board sensors to constantly monitor driving patterns, road surfaces and other conditions as well as
integrating control of its 4WD, Active Stability Control (ASC) and ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) component
systems.
The Mitsubishi Concept PX-MiEV II uses a new version of Mitsubishi’s S-AWC system which improves safety and
driving performance for almost effortless handling. Working in tandem with the Mitsubishi Plug-in Hybrid EV
System, S-AWC also contributes to better fuel efficiency.
Structural Diagram of Twin Motor 4WD and S-AWC
Engine
Front inverter
Brakes
Rear inverter
S-AWC
controller
Front motor
Brake unit
Rear motor
Engine ECU
Specifications
Drivetrain
Overall length
Overall width
Overall height
Wheelbase
Track
Occupants
Motor
Type
F/R
F/R
Max. output F / R
Engine
Type
Generating capacity
Target EV driving range
Target cruising range
Target combined fuel efficiency
F/R
Suspension
Tires
Twin-motor 4WD
4660 mm
1830 mm
1680 mm
2630 mm
1570 mm / 1570 mm
5
Permanent magnet synchronous
60 kW / 60 kW
2.0-liter 4-cylinder MIVEC
70 kW
50 km
800 km
60 km/liter
McPherson strut / Multi-link
235/55R18
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MiEV House & MiEV Café
The MiEV House demonstrates the latest in electrical energy management systems.
Mitsubishi Motors has been involved in numerous field trials looking into the effective utilization of EVs and
recycled EV batteries in the context of the development of a “smart grid” for the effective use of electric power in
homes, companies and local communities. Mitsubishi Motors is currently working with Mitsubishi Corporation and
Mitsubishi Electric in the development of the Energy Management System (EMS). This system contributes to the
optimization of energy usage by feeding electrical power stored in an EV’s high-capacity drive battery for external
use as necessary. EMS utilizes an EV’s capability to supply the electric power stored in its drive battery to houses
or other buildings in order to shift overall power usage from daytime peak hours to night, where power demand is
much lower to reduce peak consumption. The system can also operate to ensure EV battery charging takes place at
times when power consumption is low.
Mitsubishi Motors is also developing an Electric Vehicle Integration System (EIS) – through communication with a
house’ s energy management system – which constantly monitors the residual charge in an EV’s drive battery and
optimizes battery charging to match the owner’ s schedule for using his or her vehicle, making it possible for the
EV battery to always be full when ready to
Structural Diagram of EIS & HEMS
drive, bringing not only convenience to the
driver, but also reducing electricity costs
Solar cells
overall. Because EIS always provides enough
charging for the battery to drive the car, this
Power plants
HEMS
means that there is always energy in the drive
EIS
battery to be used for other purposes as well.
By demonstrating new lifestyle possibilities in
the near future, the MiEV House shows how
EVs can play a new role as an emergency
power source and in the areas of power-saving
and maximizing the advantages of shifting
electricity demand to off-peak times.
Smartphone
Electric power
Communication
network
Recycled
EV battery
EV parked
at home
EV away
from home
: Home Energy Management System（HEMS）
: Electric Vehicle Integration System（EIS）
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Attention has recently become focused on the use of high-capacity EV drive batteries as a source of bulk power in
emergencies. Mitsubishi Motors is currently developing a system in which an EV will be capable of supplying up to
1500 watts of power by connecting it to an external feeder and is working to bring this system to market during
this fiscal year. At the Tokyo Motor Show the MiEV Café introduces a new role for the EV as it uses a prototype of
this system to power large domestic electrical appliances.
Structural Diagram of Power Feed Capability
1500 W electric
power feeder
Electric appliances
Quick charger socket
Working with the United States’ WiTricity Corporation and IHI Corporation, Mitsubishi Motors has also embarked
on research into and development of easily deployable EV wireless charging systems which will make life easier for
EV users in the future. Wireless charging systems utilize a power transmitter unit in the road surface to transfer
electrical energy to a vehicle equipped with an energy capture device. Bringing this technology to market will
enable rapid wireless charging when at stop lights, or parked in shopping malls and other facilities – even perhaps
one’s own house – and thereby make EVs much more convenient for owners.
Wireless Power Charger / Receiver
Wireless charging
controller
Drive battery
Power transmitter/
receiver module
Power transmitter/
receiver module
Power inverter
Connection harness
Power source
(AC 200V)
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［Mitsubishi Motors’ High Fuel Efficiency Technology For Conventional Engines］
The use of electricity to power automobiles is expected to accelerate in the near future but Mitsubishi Motors
believes that in many markets the internal combustion engine (ICE), both gasoline and diesel, will continue as the
predominant powertrain. This is why Mitsubishi Motors considers it vital to actively continue its work to achieve
higher fuel efficiency through the development of engine technologies, alongside its EV development. In October
2011, Mitsubishi Motors launched the new RVR (ASX or Outlander Sport in some markets), Galant Fortis and Galant
Fortis Sportback (Lancer/Lancer Sportback in some markets) models in the Japanese market, each powered by the new
and highly-efficient new MIVEC 4J10 engine also incorporating Auto Stop & Go idle-stop technology. Mitsubishi
Motors has also launched a series of clean diesel engines which clear environmental standards in Japan and
Europe, the most stringent in the world, and will continue to fit more models in its product lineup with these and
other powertrains that deliver the highest levels of environmental performance.
Mitsubishi Motors is also engaged in research and development directed at other avenues for reducing fuel
consumption. These include: the development of vehicle bodies which are lighter in weight but which are also very
rigid and offer superior impact safety; the fusion of superior aerodynamics with attractive designs; and packaging
technology that provides ample interior space within compact dimensions.
The new 4J10 1.8-liter engine with new MIVEC
technology and Auto Stop & Go (AS&G)
The new 4J10 engine uses the latest version of Mitsubishi’s MIVEC variable valve timing and lift technology. The
new MIVEC valvetrain uses a single mechanism to mechanically couple valve lift, valve opening duration and the
timing of valve opening and closing, allowing these three parameters to be varied simultaneously and
continuously. This enables the new system to provide ideal valve operation control compared to conventional
systems and which also reduces “pumping losses” by using intake valve timing to control intake air volume and
makes a significant contribution to better fuel efficiency. In addition, tailoring the new and improved MIVEC
system to the SOHC valvetrain configuration automatically reduces weight and size because it needs fewer parts.
The new engine provides improved fuel economy while pumping out the same levels of output and torque as its
1.8-liter 4-cylinder 16-valve DOHC cousin.
The latest version of Mitsubishi Motors’ AS&G idle-stop system has been developed for use on models with a
continuously variable transmission (CVT). The AS&G idle-stop system operates unobtrusively and faithfully
reflects driver intent. The new AS&G also controls brake force from engine stop to restart via the car’s integrated
control system. This means that the car will remain stopped on inclines until power is applied to the wheels.
Incorporating AS&G in the new MIVEC engine provides smoother restart and off-the-line acceleration. A model
powered by the new 4J10 MIVEC engine with AS&G can show an improvement in fuel efficiency of around 12
percent (Japanese 10-15 mode test cycle).
4J10 new MIVEC engine
Continous variable lift system
in new MIVEC (intake)
Continuous variable-phase system
(for both intake and exhaust)
Lift sensor
Valve train assembly
Actuator
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Specifications
Engine type
Bore × stroke
Displacement
Compression ratio
Max. output
Max. torque
4J10 1.8-liter 4-cylinder MIVEC
86.0 mm × 77.4 mm
1798 cc
10.7
102 kW (139 PS) / 6000 rpm
172 Nm (17.5 kgf· m ) / 4200 rpm
“Clean diesel” engines with improved motive performance & fuel efficiency
The key to improving diesel engine performance lies in controlling the combustion process and in the
after-treatment of exhaust emissions. One contributing technology is the use of the common rail injection system
which provides optimum combustion by using a microprocessor to regulate pressurizing of the fuel and its injection
into the cylinder with a high degree of precision. By enabling accurate fuel injection at super-high pressures of up
to 1800 bars, common rail injection provides very uniform combustion. As a result, the engine generates energy
very effectively and this leads to outstanding fuel economy and the generation of high levels of torque. In addition,
the system can inject fuel through multiple injectors according to combustion rates. This helps achieve a more
complete combustion of the fuel and reduces the generation of nitrogen oxide (NOx) and particulate matter (PM),
thus contributing to cleaner exhaust gas emissions.
Mitsubishi Motors’ “clean diesel” engines employ a NOx absorber (also called a NOx trap) and diesel particulate
filter (DPF) in the after-treatment process which further reduce emissions of NOx and PM. The NOx absorber
captures NOx contained in the exhaust gas and, when it becomes full, in-exhaust fuel supplementation reduces the
NOx to harmless nitrogen. The DPF employs a self-cleaning system which raises exhaust gas temperature to burn
off PM trapped in the filter.
With these and other “clean diesel” technologies Mitsubishi Motors has brought to the Japanese market a Pajero
(Montero or Shogun in some markets) powered by a 3.2-liter clean diesel engine which clears the Japanese 2009 Post
New Long-term Emissions Standards and the 2015 Fuel Economy Standards (JC08 mode test cycle). Mitsubishi
Motors has also introduced a “clean diesel” engine ASX (RVR or Outlander Sport in some markets) and a “clean
diesel” engine Lancer (Galant Fortis in Japan) models in the European market which meet Euro 5 regulations.
NOx trap catalyst
DPF
Oxidation catalyst
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Mitsubishi Motors EVs Evolve and Open New Horizons in Today’s Automobile Society
i-MiEV : Mitsubishi Motors first EV rolls out on world markets
The i-MiEV which went on sale in Japan in 2009 is already stepping out on global markets. Following its
introduction in Japan and Europe it has recently gone on sale in North America. Mitsubishi Motors also supplies
the i-MiEV on an OEM basis and has to date produced some 17,000 units.
Sales in Europe started in 2010, and assisted by tax exemptions and other subsidies for EVs, the i-MiEV topped the
sales chart in the compact car class, gasoline engine cars included, for five months in a row from January 2011 in
Norway which is promoting EVs very actively. In addition sales are growing in Austria, a very environmentally-aware
nation, as many companies are choosing i-MiEV for corporate use.
Japanese market version (M trim level)
Japanese market version (G trim level)
European market version
North American market version
i-MiEV Specifications (Japanese market models)
Trim level
M
G
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
Overall length
3395 mm
Overall width
1475 mm
Overall height
1610 mm
Wheelbase
2550 mm
Track
F / R
1310 mm / 1270 mm
Interior dimensions Length
1790 mm
Width
1270 mm
Height
1250 mm
Vehicle weight
1070 kg
1110 kg
Occupants
4
Drive battery Type
Rated capacity
Motor
Max. output
Max. torque
JC08 mode range per charge
Suspension
F / R
Lithium-ion battery
10.5 kWh
16.0 kWh
30 kW <41 PS> / 2000 6000 rpm
47 kW <64 PS> / 3000 6000 rpm
180 N・m <18.4 kgf・m> / 0 1000 rpm 180 N・m <18.4 kgf・m> / 0 2000 rpm
120 km
180 km
McPherson strut / 3-link de Dion
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MINICAB-MiEV
Mitsubishi Motors has added a second model to its EV lineup. The MINICAB-MiEV offers cargo space on a par with
the gasoline engine MINICAB Van and the powerful low-end torque inherent to an EV allows it to move off and
accelerate smoothly even when fully loaded. Single charge range (JC08 mode test cycle) for the 16.0 kWh model is
150 km and for the 10.5 kWh model is 100 km, an ample cruising range to keep a commercial minicar on the road
and working all day. MINICAB-MiEV can be charged at night and other times it is not in operation and so provides
higher work efficiency because it eliminates the necessity of having to refuel at a filling station. At the same time
this EV will make a major contribution to reducing CO 2 emissions.
CD 10.5 kWh (High-roof; 4 seater)
MINICAB-MiEV Specifications
Trim level
CD10.5 kWh
CD 16.0kWh
Standard roof
High roof
Drivetrain
2WD (Rear-wheel drive)
Overall length
3395 mm
Overall width
1475 mm
Overall height
Track
2390 mm
F/R
1305 mm / 1300 mm
Interior dimensions Length
1825 mm [935 mm]
Width
1370 mm [1360 mm]
Height
Vehicle weight
1090 kg
1110 kg
2 [4]
Max. payload
350 kg [200 kg]
Drive battery Type
Rated capacity
Lithium-ion battery
10.5 kWh
16.0 kWh
Max. output
30 kW <41 PS> / 2500 ∼ 6000 rpm
Max. torque
196 N・m <20 kgf・m> / 0 ∼ 300 rpm
JC08 mode range per charge
Suspension
1125 mm
1230 mm
Occupants
Motor
1810 mm
1915 mm
Wheelbase
100 km
F/R
150 km
McPherson strut / 3-link de Dion
Figures in parentheses are for when car has 4 occupants.
Note: Number in parentheses indicate figure for 4 occupants
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RVR
The RVR (ASX or Outlander Sport in some markets) is an individual and innovative SUV with a compact body that
gives it great agility and the performance expected of an SUV. Powered by a new MIVEC engine with Auto Stop &
Go it also provides outstanding environmental performance. By achieving an optimum balance in all performance
parameters Mitsubishi Motors has created a vehicle that adapts flexibly to every need.
G
RVR Specifications
Trim level
E
Drivetrain
G
M
4WD
Overall length
4295 mm
Overall width
1770 mm
Overall height
1615 mm
Wheelbase
2670 mm
Occupants
Engine
5
102 kW <139 PS> / 6000 rpm
Max. output
Max. torque
10-15 mode fuel economy
Transmission
Suspension
G
M
2WD
172 N･m <17.5 kgf・m> / 4200 rpm
15.2 km/L
17.0 km/L
16.8 km/L
INVECS-III CVT with 6-speed Sport Mode
F / R
McPherson strut / Multi-link
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Galant Fortis & Galant Fortis Sportback
Except for RALLIART
The Galant Fortis (Lancer in some markets) brings an elegant mix of character and emotion wrapped in handsome
sedan styling. The Galant Fortis Sportback, meanwhile, projects a strong image of dynamic energy in its 5-door
hatchback design. Both models are powered by a new MIVEC engine with Auto Stop & Go technology which
returns outstanding fuel economy while also delivering exhilaratingly powerful and agile performance.
SUPER EXCEED
SPORT
Galant Fortis Specifications
Trim level
RALLIART
Drivetrain
4WD
SUPER EXCEED
EXCEED
SUPER EXCEED
2WD
Overall length × width × height
EXCEED
4WD
4570 mm × 1760 mm × 1490 mm
Wheelbase
2635 mm
Occupants
5
Engine Max. output
177 kW<240 PS> / 6000 rpm
102 kW<139 PS> / 6000 rpm
Max. torque
343 N・m <35.0 kgf・m> / 3000 rpm
172 N･m <17.5 kgf・m> / 4200 rpm
10-15 mode fuel economy
Transmission
17.0 km/L
10.6 km/L
16.8 km/L
INVECS-III CVT with 6-speed Sport Mode
6-speed Twin Clutch SST
McPherson strut / Multi-link
Suspension F / R
Galant Fortis Sportback Specifications
Trim level
RALLIART
Drivetrain
4WD
Overall length × width × height
SPORT
2WD
4585 mm × 1760 mm × 1515 mm
Wheelbase
2635 mm
Occupants
Engine Max. output
Max. torque
10-15 mode fuel economy
Transmission
Suspension F / R
4WD
5名
177 kW < 240 PS> / 6000 rpm
343 N・m <35.0 kgf・m> / 3000 rpm
102 kW <139 PS> / 6000 rpm
172 N･m <17.5 kgf・m> / 4200 rpm
17.0 km/L
10.6 km/L
6-speed Twin Clutch SST
16.8 km/L
INVECS-III CVT with 6-speed Sport Mode
McPherson strut / Multi-link
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Production Model Line up
OUTLANDER ROADEST
■Engine displacement: 2.4 liter or 2.0 liter
■Drivetrain: 2WD / 4WD
■Occupants: 7
24G
PAJERO
■Engine displacement: 3.0 liter or 3.8 liter /
3.2 liter (Diesel)
■Drivetrain: 4WD
■Occupants: 5 / 7
SUPER EXCEED
Clean Diesel
DELICA D:5 ■Engine displacement: 2.4 liter / 2.0 liter
■Drivetrain: 2WD / 4WD
■Occupants: 7 / 8
G - POWER Package〈2WD〉
2.0-liter engine models only
G - Premium〈4WD〉
DELICA D:3
■Engine displacement: 1.6 liter
■Drivetrain: 2WD
■Occupants: 5 / 7
G
M
DELICA D:2
■Engine displacement: 1.2 liter
■Drivetrain: 2WD / 4WD
■Occupants: 5
S
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