Mitsubishi Motors is now pushing the boundaries of global product planning with the forthcoming introduction of “Global Small” in the B-Segment, a next-generation architecture with built-in flexibility to accommodate, by design customer requirements in ALL world markets in the lower sector of the markets, most importantly India. Previewed as “Concept-Global Small” at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show, this “e-compact” will be unveiled in production form towards the end of this year, prior to a start of production scheduled for early 2012 at an equally all-new plant Mitsubishi Motors Corporation is currently building in Thailand, its third factory in this strategic production hub.
This new Mitsubishi will be proposed as an entry model for emerging markets as well as a fuel efficient car in developed markets. With 80% of its total output bound for export, Mitsubishi Motors ought to take into consideration the trend towards globalization in trade and communications, no matter the market segment. In fast developing markets such as China, ASEAN and other emerging areas (50% of all world markets by 2013), Mitsubishi shall embrace the increasing demand for personal mobility through affordable, fuel efficient and substantial yet compact vehicles.
Mitsubishi e-Compact Specifications : –
Overall Length: 3,74 m
Overall Width: 1,68 m
Overall Height: 1,49 m
Powertrain: 3 cylinder MIVEC (petrol) engine
5 M/T
Auto Stop and Go
Brake energy regenerative system
185/55 R 16 low rolling resistance tires
