UK - Mitsubishi continues it's expansion, at a vast pace, with yet another dealership opening.

A new Mitsubishi dealership has opened in Ashford as the brand continues to expand in the UK. Mitsubishi Motors in the UK has been the fastest-growing mainstream car brand two years in a row and Ashford Mitsubishi is the 12^th new Mitsubishi dealership to open in 2015.  

The dealership, which is part of Ashford Orbital, will initially be run from a temporary showroom at its well-established site on Orbital Park, before moving into a renovated showroom on the same site next summer. The new partnership has created a number of jobs, including a new Sales Manager, Simon Lacey.

Dealer Principal Ray Kemp said: ‘We are very pleased to be opening a new Mitsubishi dealership in Ashford. Over the last few years our dealership has undergone a major refurbishment and this is another step in the development of our business. This is an exciting time for Mitsubishi, which has seen fantastic growth, and an exciting time for us. There are a number of new models in the pipeline and we are delighted to be part of this ongoing success story.’

Ashford Orbital is a privately-owned company, which took over the dealership in 2008 and now employs 36 people, working with a number of brands.

Lance Bradley, Managing Director of Mitsubishi Motors in the UK, said: ‘I’m delighted to welcome Ashford Mitsubishi to the Mitsubishi family at this exciting time. The level of customer service our dealers provide is one of our key strengths and I am confident Ashford Mitsubishi will be a fantastic addition to the network. I wish everyone there success for the future.’

According to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders, Mitsubishi Motors in the UK has been the fastest-growing mainstream car manufacturer for the past two years. Leading the charge is the multi-award-winning Outlander Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) – the nation’s favourite choice of plug-in vehicle.

It can travel 32½ miles in electric mode alone – more than enough to accommodate most daily average journey distances – and has an official combined fuel consumption figure of 156mpg, while CO₂ emissions are just 42g/km.