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The History of Mitsubishi ASX – CMH Mitsubishi Westrand

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The History of Mitsubishi Mitsubishi are not afraid to release versatile vehicles.The History of Mitsubishi goes from high performance Lancer models, which are adored by street racing fans, to family SUV’s like the Outlander. Enter the ASX. This is a small compact SUV which was launched at the Geneva International Motor Show in Switzerland back in 2010. It was designed to follow in the footsteps of its big brother the bulkier Mitsubishi Outlander. The Mitsubishi ASX is built on a platform of vehicles named the RVR. These vehicles were introduced in the Japan market during a surge of economic growth. 2 generations of RVR vehicles preceded the ASX. The ASX was designed as an eco-friendly vehicle. It utilizes the same auto stop and go technology that you find in most vehicles today. The purpose of this technology is to cut on carbon emissions released by vehicles while they are idling. The ASX has since gotten a number of facelifts since its launch. It’s first facelift which was revealed in Europe in 2013 introduced a number of features to the vehicle. The features this vehicle came with were a panoramic glass roof, auto rain, auto light sensors and GPS navigation with Bluetooth/iPod connectivity. The History of Mitsubishi The ASX is currently retailing from R419 995 and you can test drive one at CMH Mitsubishi Westrand. Contact us to find out more about his stellar vehicle. References https://www.mitsubishi-motors.co.uk/cars/asx/story https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mitsubishi_RVR https://www.autoevolution.com/mitsubishi/ https://www.mitsubishicars.com/what-drives-us/history https://www.rac.co.uk/drive/car-reviews/mitsubishi/asx/asx-2010-2019/ https://www.goauto.com.au/used-car-research/mitsubishi/asx.html https://www.topgear.com/car-reviews/mitsubishi/asx

Mitsubishi’s Heritage

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Mitsubishi’s Rich Heritage Of Manufacturing, CMH Mitsubishi Menlyn will be taking you back in time and sharing some memories

The history of Mitsubishi’s Rich Heritage Of Manufacturing started with The three diamond of the Mitsubishi logo and were originally inspired by Iwasaki’s family crest – the word ‘Mitsubishi’ has long been used to donate a diamond shape in Japanese. Since its inception, the logo has continued to embody the principles of the world-renowned vehicle manufacturer.

Mitsubishi’s Rich Heritage Of Manufacturing

1950’s

Car manufacture under the Mitsubishi name goes back to 1917 with the Mitsubishi Model A, the first series-production passenger car to be made in Japan (22 were produced).

Mitsubishi’s Rich Heritage Of Manufacturing

1960’s

The launch of the Mitsubishi 500 in 1960 marked the company’s entry into the small passenger car market. Envisioning the future of the automobile industry, the company started its journey in the 1960s with the Colt series, including the Colt 1000 and the Colt 800.

1970’s

During the 1980s, the company became a driving force behind the boom in recreational vehicles with the sedan-flavor Pajero full-feature 4WD. With a view to the growing market, the company introduced a number of advanced 4WD-based models, including the three-row Chariot, a pioneer of the minivan segment, and the Galant full-time 4WD sedan.

Mitsubishi’s Rich Heritage Of Manufacturing

1990’s

During the 1990s, the company launched several distinctive models meeting ever-diversifying customer needs. The company also built up a glowing track record in the Dakar Rally, WRC and other events in the world of motorsport.

Mitsubishi’s Rich Heritage Of Manufacturing

2000’s

The noughties saw the company adding to its SUV lineup with the launch of its first crossover SUV the Airtrek (Outlander). With a view to the future, the company also took up the challenge of electrification and in 2009 introduced the iMiEV, the world’s first mass-produced next-generation electric vehicle and the crystallization of many years of EV development at the company. The company was also honing its 4WD technology with the launch of the Lancer Evolution X which used the advanced S-AWC integrated vehicle behaviour control system.

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