Mitsubishi celebrates its new updated range with many tempting offers and deals.

Mitsubishi Motors in the UK is providing car buyers with even more reason to consider its recently revised model line-up with the announcement of its latest 0% APR HP* and 5.9% APR representative* PCP offers.

0% APR HP* is available across the entire range, while for the majority of models there is also the option of the 5.9% APR representative* PCP package, which offers deposit contributions of up to £2,500. There is no need for a customer deposit with either finance solution.

Now capable of 166 mpg with CO₂ emissions of only 141g/km and an extended all-electric range of 33 miles, the multi-award-winning Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV offers a £2,500 deposit contribution when bought via the 5.9% APR representative* PCP finance package.

Selected versions of the Mitsubishi Outlander diesel, which was also updated for 2017 with extra equipment and revised interior detailing, are also available with a £2,500 deposit contribution on the same PCP package.

Recently voted ‘Best Pickup’ at the Carbuyer Awards 2017, the latest Mitsubishi L200 Series 5 attracts a £2,000 deposit contribution when customers opt for the 5.9% APR representative* PCP offer.

Now with new ‘Dynamic Shield’ front end styling and enhanced equipment, the 2017 Mitsubishi ASX is offered with a £1,500 deposit contribution on selected versions financed through the latest PCP offer.

Adding to the appeal of the legendary Mitsubishi Shogun is a £2,000 deposit contribution on all versions financed through a 5.9% APR representative* PCP finance package.

Finally, customers can experience the fun drive and generous specification of Mitsubishi’s Mirage Juro for a low monthly cost with the availability of a 0% APR representative* PCP offer.

All the offers run until March 29, 2017. There is no cash alternative to the finance deposit contributions.

Anyone buying a new Mitsubishi can also relax in the knowledge that it comes with a fully comprehensive five-year warranty package.

Notes:

All offers are subject to availability and while stocks last. Terms and conditions apply. Offers are for retail customers only and finance is subject to status. UK residence and 18+ only.

*All finance offers are supplied through Finance Mitsubishi, part of Lloyds Banking Group. The 0% APR Hire Purchase Finance plan requires no deposit and is over 36 months. The 0% APR representative PCP offer requires a minimum 20% deposit and is excluded from any Finance Deposit Contribution (FDC) offers. FDC offers can only be used towards a PCP (Personal Contract Plan) finance options through Finance Mitsubishi. Offers not available in conjunction with any other offers. We may receive commission or other benefits for introducing you to one of our lenders. Mitsubishi Motors in the UK reserves the right to change these offers at any time. These offers are not available on the Channel Islands or Isle of Man. All finance plans, offers and FDCs are available until 29th March 2017.

Mitsubishi starts the year with more concepts, hopefully leading to more new cars.

-ADVENTURE SPIRIT-

BORN - A busy 2015 in Europe saw the introduction of two new and very important vehicles - the Mitsubishi L200 Series 5 and the all-new Outlander PHEV. Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) also returned to motor sports with the Outlander PHEV at the Baja Portalegre 500. 

During 2016, MMC will continue to focus its attention on the adventurous spirit of its SUV range with the unveiling of a number of evocative displays at this year’s Geneva Motorshow.

The eX Concept

Unveiled at last year’s Tokyo Motor Show, the acclaimed eX Concept hints at a future Mitsubishi Motors compact SUV where a sharp “shooting brake” bodystyle dresses up a new generation of high efficiency, electric drivetrain, fit for a real-life 400 km driving range.

The L200 and ASX

Aiming at “urban adventurers”, these two all-new show cars^[1], based on new L200 and 2017 ASX, blend traditional Mitsubishi Motors SUV credentials with striking designers’ outfit with their unique mid-grey livery, bright orange accents and black alloy wheels.

1 ]Based on 17MY L200 and face-lifted ASX already launched in US but not yet in the UK

UK MARCH SALES - MITSUBISHI - The best month ever showcases the best range of cars.

Mitsubishi Motors (UK) has reached another significant achievement today as the SMMT figures confirm that the Japanese brand’s passenger car sales have increased 141%^[1] on the last fiscal year, meaning that March is the company’s most successful since the company was founded in 1974. 

Mitsubishi Motors (UK) confirmed earlier this month that exactly a year after its launch, the Outlander PHEV has now overtaken every other plug-in hybrid and pure-electric vehicle, including the Nissan Leaf and the Toyota Auris and Yaris hybrids. The Outlander PHEV accounted for 55% of the plug-in car market in the month of March^[2].

And, it’s not just the Outlander PHEV that is flying out of Mitsubishi dealers’ showrooms, Mitsubishi’s iconic L200 pick-up truck increased sales by 18.6% and the company’s ASX crossover increased sales by 46.6%. The legendary Shogun and diesel Outlander also posted positive increases, up 67.3% and 22.0% respectively.

Mitsubishi Motors (UK) Managing Director, Lance Bradley, said:

“For Mitsubishi, 2014 has been an incredible year of dramatic growth across the Mitsubishi range. We have made impressive and sustainable progress, and as confirmed last week, we are delighted to have broken records with the launch of the UK’s best-selling hybrid vehicle. There is a great feeling across the Mitsubishi network – FY14/15 has been a very special year.”

Mitsubishi sees growth in 2014 continue into 2015, with some excellnt models.

Up 28% to 136,928 units

At the end of a milestone year in Europe (forty years in business and return to profit for FY 2013), Mitsubishi Motors Corporation continued to strengthen its position in the region with a sales increase of 28% to 136,928 units (vs. 106,712 units for CY13) for the MME34 area (i.e. excl. Russia and Ukraine / incl. L200):

Fast(er) growth

These results first echoed the overall economic situation in Europe, whether recovery (in Spain, where the brand grew by 51%, jumping from # 9 to # 6 in the MME34 Top Ten), strengthening (in the United Kingdom with + 52%) or the continuous growth of Central Europe’s largest economy – Poland - now joining the Top Five (with + 77%).

The MME34 performance was consistent with the good results recorded by Mitsubishi Motors in other mature markets during CY14 such as the United States (+ 24.8%) and Canada (+ 7.6%).

Therefore, for CY2014, the MME34 Top Ten reads as follows:

1 – Germany:	24,974 units (+ 14%)
2 – The UK:	22,793 units (+ 52%)
3 – Israel:	13,154 units (+ 108%)
4 – The Netherlands:	12,074 units (- 2%)
5 – Poland:	6,632 units (+ 77%)
6 – Spain	6,147 units (+ 51%)
7 – Norway:	5,843 units (- 7%)
8 – Sweden:	5,778 units (+ 77%)
9 – Turkey:	5,428 units (+ 6%)
10 – France:	5,106 units (- 3%)

A relevant value proposition

Mitsubishi Motors’ growth also reflected the relevant value proposition offered to MME34 customers by its various models, from core ASX (+ 33%) to the evergreen Pajero/Montero/Shogun (+ 26%) or current L200, segment leader in Turkey, # 2 MME34 market for L200, with a 33% local segment share (4,205 units).

The same applied to the rewarding performance of the “Global Small” range in the model’s key markets of Germany (9,350 Space Stars) or Denmark (1,732 Space Stars): in this country, it even allowed a real come-back for the Brand (2,624 Mitsubishi sales in total or + > 200%).In Israel – where Mitsubishi Motors was the biggest growing brand in the local Top 25 for the second year in a row - “Global Small” was also a strong contributor with 3,762 Space Stars and 4,117 Attrages sold during CY14.

Another indication of Mitsubishi Motors’ success can be found in the United Kingdom where the dealer network generated a higher financial return on sales than at any time in the history of the Brand in the country.

All in all, Mitsubishi Motors’ Top Five for CY2014 in its MME34 commercial territory was:

1 - Outlander:	38,617 units (of which 19,980 were PHEVs)
2 - ASX:	36,702 units (+ 33%)
3 – Global Small*:	30,982 units (+ 66% for Space Star/Mirage)
4 - L200:	18,371 units (+11%)
5 – Pajero/Montero/Shogun:	6,491 units (+ 26%)

*Space Star/Mirage and Attrage

Plugged-in

Obviously, the relevance of the Mitsubishi Motors value proposition in the MME34 area can also be appreciated through the success of Outlander PHEV (19,980 units):

1 – The Netherlands:	7,666 units
2 – The UK:	5,370 units
3 – Sweden:	2,289 units
4 – Norway:	1,485 units
5 – Germany:	1,060 units

Made gradually available throughout the MME34 area, the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV topped charts as the best selling plug-in hybrid electric vehicle in Europe by quite a significant margin vs. competition. One of the best examples was Sweden where 2,289 units have been sold during CY2014 translating into a market share of nearly 50% within the “Super Eco Car” class, far ahead of the Number Two and its 745 units.

This feat was entirely due to Outlander PHEV’s next-frontier engineering and real-life USPs (Twin Motor self-charging 4WD SUV, multiple automatic electric drive modes, full 5-seater with 463 l cargo volume, etc,…) rather than to the sole advantage of somehow elusive tax benefits, equally accessible to all other but less successful plug-in hybrids.

To be continued...

This positive trend should continue for Mitsubishi Motors in Europe during CY2015 with significant product launches, including the all-new L200 pickup (Th-spec Triton shown below), as well as noteworthy Brand initiatives…