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Warranty, Service or Maintenance Plan?
Posted by wsiaccess on 15 Sep 2019 under General, Mitsubishi Cars
Warranty, Service or Maintenance Plan
So you arrive at the braai in your new car and your wife tells them about the five year/150 000km warranty and your neighbour says that is an excellent service plan and his car’s maintenance plan is about to run out. So everyone’s eyes glaze over. Are we talking about the same thing? No, we are not.
Know The Difference Between Horsepower And Torque
Posted by wsiaccess on 12 Aug 2019 under General, Mitsubishi Cars
Horsepower VS Torque
Anyone who has bought a car or seen adverts should have heard the terms horsepower and torque. They are mentioned in almost every advertisement especially when bigger cars are involved like bakkies, SUVs, vans and trucks. The adverts always talk about the impressive horsepower and torque but what exactly does that mean? What is the difference between horsepower and torque?
Is The Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution Making A Comeback?
Posted by wsiaccess on 23 Jul 2019 under Mitsubishi Cars, Mitsubishi News, New Mitsubishi Launches
2007 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution
Considering how much the crossover sector has grown, Mitsubishi has focused solely on crossovers in recent years while eliminating sedans for a better market share. This means their high-performance variants have all but disappeared from the line-up but the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution might make a welcome return.
Will The Mitsubishi Triton Absolute Go Into Production?
Posted by wsiaccess on 27 Jun 2019 under Mitsubishi Cars, Mitsubishi News, Mitsubishi Triton, New Mitsubishi Launches
Mitsubishi Triton Absolute
Fresh from showing off at the Bangkok Motor Show, the Mitsubishi Triton Absolute Concept bakkie could go into production in the near future. It certainly looks the part of a more robust, modified and performance-heavy off-roader fully stocked with everything you need.
Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross Leading From The Front
Posted by wsiaccess on 17 Jun 2019 under Mitsubishi Cars, Mitsubishi Eclipse, Mitsubishi Reviews
2019 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross
For those familiar with motorsport, there’s a saying that still rings true today, “If it looks right, it probably is right.” While you probably won’t associate the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross with motor racing as such, however, that statement does apply.
Mitsubishi’s Major SUV Maneuvers
Posted by wsiaccess on 24 May 2019 under Mitsubishi ASX, Mitsubishi Cars, Mitsubishi Eclipse, Mitsubishi News, Mitsubishi Outlander, New Mitsubishi Launches
Mitsubishi ASX, Eclipse and Outlander
Our spies at Mitsubishi tell us changes are coming. Interested?
Cars usually evolve in the greater international markets before reaching our shores. But at Group 1 we know our readers follow these changes keenly, so here are the latest titbits about big changes coming to Mitsubishi’s SUV range.
Mitsubishi L200 eSports Truck Turned Gaming Rig
Posted by wsiaccess on 10 May 2019 under General, Mitsubishi Cars, Mitsubishi News
Mitsubishi Launches the ‘Truck King Battle’
Whether you’re a gamer or not, there’s no denying that the Mitsubishi L200 eSports Truck looks spectacular. Now, combine that audacious styling with a gaming rig and you’ve got yourself a sure winner.
That is what happened earlier this year as Mitsubishi Motors UK invited dealers to take part in something special called, the ‘Truck King Battle’. While the name sounds like a testing car versus car but it was a different kind of battle. Instead, this was a creative competition for Mitsubishi staff members to design their ultimate L200 (or Triton as its better known).
Mitsubishi’s Hybrid SUV Concept Looks Out Of This World
Posted by wsiaccess on 30 Apr 2019 under General, Mitsubishi Cars, Mitsubishi News
Mitsubishi’s Hybrid SUV Concept
For some time now, Mitsubishi has been at the forefront of design and effectively creating their own niche. Nothing says that more than the Mitsubishi Hybrid SUV Concept, The Engelberg Tourer 4×4, which they revealed at the Geneva Motor Show.
South Africa Gets The New Mitsubishi Triton Pricing
Posted by wsiaccess on 04 Apr 2019 under Mitsubishi Cars, Mitsubishi News, Mitsubishi Triton, New Mitsubishi Launches
2019 Mitsubishi Triton
Much has been said about the new facelifted Mitsubishi Triton since it was revealed back in November 2018. While the Japanese automaker confirmed a number of improvements, local pricing has eluded bakkie fanatics across South Africa. But now, after the official launch, it’s time to reveal what everyone’s been waiting for.
Mitsubishi And Nissan Introduce Kei Mini Vehicles
Posted by wsiaccess on 01 Apr 2019 under Mitsubishi Cars, New Mitsubishi Launches
Mitsubishi’s eK X
Mitsubishi Motors Corporation and Nissan Motor Co. continue to expand on their powerful collaboration with a new joint venture, NMKV, producing the next-generation of Kei cars. Production is currently underway at Mitsubishi’s Mizushima Plant in Kurashiki, Japan, and includes the all-new Mitsubishi eK wagon, Mitsubishi eK X, Nissan Dayz, and Nissan Dayz Highway Star.
