All new Mitsubishi L200 Pick-Up gets debut at the 85th International Geneva Motor Show.

After 9 years, and 1.3 million units of the L200 as we know it, Mitsubishi Motors will introduce the all-new 5^th generation L200 at the 85^th International Geneva Motor Show next month. A strategic model for Mitsubishi Motors Corporation, the Mitsubishi L200 has been developed as a ‘Sport Utility Truck’ that reaches new heights of reliability, toughness, interior comfort and maneuverability, to further meet the ever-diversifying needs of the global pick-up truck customer.

Performance

• The all-new 2.4 litre MIVEC turbo-charged diesel engine (4N15) and outstanding running resistance achieve a 17 per cent improvement in CO₂ engine, down to 169 g/km minimum mated with an all-new 6-speed manual transmission.
• New 4N15 engine generates 133 kw/ 113 kw (and respective 430 Nm/ 380 Nm) at low RPM and delivers powerful motive performance even when loaded with cargo. The variable geometry turbo charger with small turbine gives greatly improved response and provides utmost driving pleasure together with the new 6-speed manual transmission and automatic transmissions paddle-shift.

Exterior Design

• By retaining the sporty and elegant features of its predecessor, the new L200’s exterior design projects a dynamism which evokes the finely-honed muscles of an athlete. The new exterior design contributes to lower aerodynamic 0.40 Cd and increased fuel efficiency.

Interior Comfort

• Surprisingly quieter interior is achieved through the all-new diesel engine and noise-reducing measures on the vehicle body. It is quiet enough to have conversations between front and rear passengers even when driving on highways or rough roads.
• Enlarged body mounts and extended rear suspension leafs provide for an incredibly smoother vibration-reduced ride never seen before.
• Significant perceived quality step-up combined with better seating & driving position for a more comfortable driving experience.
• Increased roominess and competitive bed length.

Agile handling and superior manoeuvrability

• The new L200 provides agile handling by quicker steering gear ratio than before. The new L200 maintains a class-leading turning radius of 5.9m from its predecessor.

Toughness

• Utilising know-how acquired through its globally-successful predecessor, reliability and toughness of the new L200 has been enhanced by refining and reinforcing the body structure and 7% higher torsional rigidity of chassis frame to endure the gruelling conditions under which pickups must operate over a wide range of terrains and situations.
• Low maintenance power-train (from 15,000 km to 20,000 km oil change intervals now, from 60,000 km to 180,000 km coolant change intervals now, from 80,000 service on A/T to maintenance-free A/T now). UK servicing intervals are yet to be confirmed.

Safety

• Improved pro-active safety:
  • SS4-II (Super Select 4WD II (w/low gear, full-time 4WD) realises better cornering stability even on paved road and drivers can choose four driving modes by rotating drive mode selector.
  • Active Stability & Traction Control with Trailer Stability Assist and Hill Start Assist systems, Lane Departure Warning provide the driver relaxing driving.
  • HID headlamps (with integrated LED daytime running lights and Bi-Xenon projectors) introduced for superior vision during long winter time or night driving.
• Improved passive safety:
  • Passive safety has been enhanced by seven airbags including side airbags and curtain airbags for the front seats and an added knee airbag for the driver.
• New features, including (availability according to model & market):
  • Rear doors are added for more convenience on Club Cab
  • Keyless operation system with engine stop/start switch
  • Cruise Control w/adaptive speed limiter
  • Dual temperature automatic air conditioning
  • Steering column-mounted paddle shifters
  • Reach & rake adjustment of the steering wheel
  • Rear view camera
  • Digital Audio Broadcasting radio system
  • The all-new L200 is built by Mitsubishi Motors Thailand for all global markets – it will be launched in Europe during the summer of 2015, in both Club Cab and Double Cab body styles

USA - The 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport.

What's New for 2015

• Next-generation continuously-variable transmission (equivalent to a 7-speed transmission)
• Better response and performance from a standing start with upgraded CVT
• Improved fuel economy at an estimated 25 mpg city/32 mpg highway/28 mpg combined (2WD models) and 24 mpg city/30 mpg highway/27 mpg combined (4WD models)*
• New Carbon audio panel trim; thicker front door window glass & new rear quarter panel sound insulation material for less noise intrusion; next-generation Electric Power Steering (all models)
• New high-gloss piano black with silver accent audio trim panel; stylish-looking LED running lights; relocated heated front seat switch for easier accessibility (SE model)

For the 2015 model year, Mitsubishi Motors' perennial best-seller – the eye-catching Outlander Sport 5-passenger compact crossover – receives some key aesthetic and engineering improvements to help maintain its reign as the company's #1-selling model. 

The very capable MIVEC variable valve-timing-equipped 148 horsepower DOHC 2.0-liter-based 4-cylinder drivetrain also receives numerous design enhancements to further boost its performance.

What's more, rated by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) as a "Top Safety Pick" the previous three model years, the Outlander Sport is also one of the safest compact crossover/SUV models.

Available in either 2WD or 4WD – Mitsubishi Motors' acclaimed driver-selectable, electronically-controlled All-Wheel Control (AWC) four-wheel drive system – and with a solid-shifting 5-speed manual (ES 2WD model) or the sophisticated CVT transmission, every 2015 Outlander Sport model comes equipped with a plethora of important safety features and technologies: seven (7) air bags; Active Stability Control (ASC) with Hill Start Assist (HSA); Traction Control Logic (TCL); a Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS); anti-lock braking system (ABS) with Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD) and Brake Assist.

An additional layer of occupant protection is afforded by Mitsubishi Motors' advanced Reinforced Impact Safety Evolution (RISE) patented safety body construction system that absorbs energy to help provide protection to the vehicle's occupants.

Every 2015 Outlander Sport includes one of the best protection plans in the entire auto industry: 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain limited warranty; 5-year/60,000-mile fully-transferable new vehicle limited warranty; 7-year/100,000-mile anti-corrosion/perforation limited warranty; and 5-year/unlimited miles roadside assistance.

Key Specifications

Wheelbase:	105.1 in.
Length:	169.1 in.
Height:	64.2 in.
Width:	69.7 in.
Engine:	DOHC MIVEC 2.0-liter inline-4
Horsepower:	148 @ 6,000 rpm
Torque:	145 lb.-ft. @ 4,200 rpm
Transmission:	5-speed manual or Sportronic® continuously-variable transmission (CVT)
Dynamics:	Anti-Lock Brake System w/ Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD) & Brake Assist, Hill Start Assist (HSA), Active Stability Control (ASC) with Traction Control Logic (TCL) and Electric Power Steering (EPS)
Wheels:	18 x 7-in. aluminum alloy
Maximum Tires:	225/55R18 all-season radials
Fuel Economy:	25 mpg city/32 mpg highway* (ES and SE 2WD with CVT) 24 mpg city/30 mpg highway* (ES 2WD with 5-speed manual) 24 mpg city/30 mpg highway* (ES and SE with AWD)

Major Standard Features:

• Air conditioning with pollen filter
• Leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob
• Chrome grille surround
• 18-in. alloy wheels
• Soft-touch instrument panel trim
• 4 speaker 140-watt AM/FM/CD/MP3 audio system
• Roof carrier plug-in accommodation
• Hill Start Assist (HSA)
• Active Stability Control (ASC)
• Heated outside mirrors
• Advanced front air bag SRS with passenger weight and driver's seat position sensors, front seat mounted side-impact air bags and curtain side air bags with roll-over sensors
• Electric Power Steering (EPS)
• 60/40 split folding and reclining high-back rear seats with armrest and cup holder
• Remote keyless entry with panic feature
• Center room lamp
• Rear intermittent wiper
• High-contrast gauge meters with full-color LCD Multi-Information Display
• FUSE Hands-Free Link System® w/USB port
• Tilt and telescopic steering wheel
• 6-way manually adjustable driver's seat
• Power door locks and side view mirrors
• Power windows with driver's one-touch up/down
• Steering-wheel mounted audio and cruise control
• Two 12-volt power outlets

SE adds over ES:

• Super-wide beam High-Intensity Discharge (S-HID) headlights,
• 6 speaker 6.1-in. touchscreen display audio system
• SIRIUSXM® satellite radio with 3-month pre-paid subscription
• HD Radio®
• Rearview camera
• FAST-key passive entry system
• One-touch Start/Stop (OSS) engine switch
• Large center console with sliding armrest
• Heated front seats
• Rain-sensing wipers
• Auto on/off headlight control
• Fog lights with LED running lights
• Chrome exterior beltline molding
• Automatic climate control
• Exhaust outlet with chrome tip

Outlander Sport Options:

Deluxe Package (SE) adds: Leather seating surfaces; power-adjustable driver's seat.

Premium Package (SE) adds: Panoramic glass roof with adjustable LED mood lighting; black roof rails; 710-watt Rockford Fosgate® premium sound system with 9 speakers including 10-in. dual-voice coil subwoofer with Punch Control®, DTS® Neural Surround, PremiDIA-WIDE® surround, and Dolby® Volume; auto dimming rearview mirror; power-adjustable driver's seat.

Touring Package (SE) adds: MMCS Navigation system with 7-in. high definition touch panel, voice command, 3D mapping, point-of-interest information and real-time traffic; leather seating surfaces; panoramic glass roof with adjustable LED mood lighting; black roof rails; 710-watt Rockford Fosgate® premium sound system with 9 speakers including 10-in. dual-voice coil subwoofer with Punch Control®, DTS® Neural Surround, PremiDIA-WIDE® surround, and Dolby® Volume; auto dimming rearview mirror; power-adjustable driver's seat.

Exterior Package adds: Large rear spoiler; front and rear undercover; alloy fuel door.

Interior Package adds (CVT only): Piano black gear shift panel overlay; aluminum-alloy & leather combination shift knob.

LED Illumination Package adds: Front floor illumination (Blue LED); tailgate light (Blue LED); LED Interior lights.

Protection Package adds: Bright tailgate protector; rear bumper plate; color-keyed body side moldings; scuff plate covers.

Wind Deflector Package adds: Hood protector; side wind deflectors.

Park Assist Sensor Package adds: Front and rear park assist sensors (color-key).

Cargo Package adds: Reversible cargo mat; cargo net; tonneau cover.

All Weather Package adds: Remote engine start; all-weather floor mats (4).

Navigation Package adds: MMCS Navigation system with 7-in. high definition touch panel, voice command, 3D mapping, point-of-interest information, real-time traffic and Mapcare®.

Black Wheel Arch Moldings

Alloy Fuel Door

Roof Rack Crossbars

Body Side Moldings (color-keyed)

All-weather Floor mats (4)

Fog Lights

LED Daytime Running Lights with corner extensions

Rear Park Assist Sensors (color-keyed)

Wheel Locks

Mudguards

GENEVA - Mitsubishi, three strikes and your out, UGLY #3, 1 is poor, 2 is dreadful but 3 is downright wrong.

Following in the footsteps of innovative architectures and concepts that have nurtured the “non-mainstream” tag for Mitsubishi Motors over forty years of presence in Europe, the smart Concept AR offers a unique blend of genres and technologies – SUV / MPV architecture, BSG mild hybrid drivetrain – that will be real-life tested with visitors of the 2014 Geneva Motor Show, after a similar exercise at the Brussels Motor Show early January.

SUV + MPV - Free spirit

Unveiled in November 2013 at the 43^rd Tokyo Motor Show, Concept AR (for “Active Runabout”) is a next-generation compact MPV which combines SUV sportiness with MPV roominess.

Stretched over 4350 mm, Concept AR’s clean-cut lines make for an unusual proposition in the marketplace, lifting up the spirit of essentially functional MPVs with its commanding driving position, powerful front design, high wraparound grille / headlamps, large skid plates and 3D-sculptured wheel arches.

At the same time, Concept AR renews the SUV genre with its long wheelbase / stubby nose proportions, sharpened by the upswept side character lines, the technical outline of its window line, the slim front grille with its bold diamond-cut pattern or the air outlets crafted into the rear pillars which serve to reduce aerodynamic drag.

Last but not least, like all three Tokyo Motor Show MMC concept cars^[1], Concept AR features the brand’s new visual identity which will be gradually introduced with each new Mitsubishi Motors’ crossover and SUV over the coming years. Meant to symbolise the functionality and reassuring safety inherent to SUVs, this visual identity is made of vertical elements (either chromed or lighted) bracing the front end of the vehicle(s) either side of the grille.

Interior design - Soothing

Inside, Concept AR cleanly wraps occupants in simple and soft styling which does away with meaningless features, all meant to create a soothing ambiance.

Distinguished by soft and rounded lines the spacious cabin offers three alternative seating patterns giving generous seating room for six occupants, for four occupants with a sizeable luggage space or for a generous common space between the 2nd and 3rd row seats when they are turned to face each other.

Beyond the traditional MPV versatile seating arrangement, great care has also been given to providing enough individual personal space and also to the distance between fellow occupants – for instance, a passenger might pull out the tablet-type interface from its home slot in the side of the cabin and link up with the outside world through the internet or check out their emails and other personal information.

Within the compact dimensions of the body, the relatively long wheelbase provides a cabin that is open and airy. This is amplified by the gently bowed Crystal Lighted Roof from the centre of which indirect lighting provides passengers with soothing illumination.

The calming peacefulness of the cabin is further enhanced by gentle wind and other sounds emanating from slits in the side trim. With features such as easily detachable cup holders and a tablet-type interface, this forward-thinking interior design brings together enhanced convenience and comfort.

Mild Hybrid - Lightweight + Smart

The front-wheel drive Concept AR is powered by a lightweight mild hybrid Belt-driven Starter and Generator system(BSG) featuring a 1.1-litre 3-cylinder direct-injection turbocharged MIVEC petrol engine mated to a low output BSG torque circuit with a 48V lithium-ion battery.

The rear-mounted battery and converter work in cooperation to provide instant engine restarting after an idle-stop and to deliver gutsy torque assist under acceleration.

BSG is used to recover kinetic energy during regenerative braking to further improve fuel economy and CO₂emissions and to offer a pleasant experience to all on-board.

During its development, Concept AR has also been subject to an exhaustive weight reduction program targeting the engine and the hybrid system overall together with the more extensive use of high-tensile strength steel panels as already implemented in Mitsubishi Motors’ latest products (Outlander / Mirage) and also, of lightweight structural materials in strategic locations. This significant weight reduction also contributes significantly to the dynamic and environmental performances of the vehicle.

This weight reduction was extended to the no-frill design of the dashboard, seats and even the choice of upholstery trim. The result is a significant reduction in fuel consumption together with a smoother and more comfortable ride.

Active Safety Technology - Protect

Concept AR is equipped with Mitsubishi Motors' advanced active safety connected technologies relying on next-generation information systems

These systems work in cooperation to anticipate and alert the driver about dangerous situations as well as to activate safety functions rapidly and accurately. Their main functions include:

• Rearward Blind Spot Vehicle Warning System^[2]
• Driving Safety Support System^[3]
• Auto Hi-beam
• Unintentional Vehicle Move Off Control^[4]
• Forward Collision Mitigation Braking (FCM)
• Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
• Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)

Main specifications

L x W x H			4350 mm / 1780 mm / 1690 mm
Occupants:			6
Engine	Type:	1.1-litre in-line 3-cyl. direct-injection turbocharged MIVEC
	Max. output (net)	100 kW
	Fuel used:	Petrol
Belt-drivenStarter  and Generator	Max. output	10 kW (48V)
Battery	Capacity V	0.25 kWh (48V)
Drivetrain:			2WD (front-wheel drive)
Transmission			CVT with sub-transmission