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Mitsubishi Mirage – Fun To Drive, Easy On The Pocket
Posted by wsiaccess on 21 Feb 2020 under Mitsubishi Cars, Mitsubishi Mirage, Mitsubishi News, New Mitsubishi Launches
Mitsubishi’s 2020 Mirage
Mitsubishi in South Africa is known for its tough bakkies and comprehensive range of SUVs. Pity there is nothing for the more budget-conscious Mitsubishi fans. Wait! Until three-four years ago there was the Mirage, an easy on the pocket, sub-compact that hit the sweet spot for students and empty-nesters alike. So now, soon on our shores, the new, updated Mitsubishi Mirage.
Mitsubishi To Add Xpander Cross To SA Range
Posted by wsiaccess on 17 Jan 2020 under Mitsubishi News, Mitsubishi Xpander Cross, New Mitsubishi Launches
Mitsubishi’s 2020 Xpander Cross
Mitsubishi is expanding its South African range by adding the new Xpander Cross. The launch date is yet to be confirmed, but it sounds soon.
Mitsubishi Triton – The Result Of 40 Years Of Evolution
Posted by wsiaccess on 16 Dec 2019 under General, Mitsubishi Cars, Mitsubishi Triton
Mitsubishi’s 2019 Triton
Where extreme driving conditions are the norm, you will find the Mitsubishi Triton.
The New Mitsubishi Outlander is Hard To See
Posted by wsiaccess on 14 Nov 2019 under Mitsubishi News, Mitsubishi Outlander, Mitsubishi Reviews
Mitsubishi’s New Outlander
Some call them paparazzi, we call them spies. Our spies. And our intrepid spies have just scooped a tasty automotive nugget, a heavily- disguised next-generation Mitsubishi Outlander SUV. Launch date around 2021.
The current generation Mitsubishi Outlander has been around since 2013, albeit with one major and several minor facelifts and other shakeups. It remains a very popular choice for South Africa’s SUV market.
The Next Mitsubishi Triton To Be More Or Less Electric
Posted by wsiaccess on 13 Oct 2019 under Mitsubishi Cars, Mitsubishi News, Mitsubishi Triton
2022 Mitsubishi Triton To Get Electric Engine
The next-generation Mitsubishi Triton engine will be electric, but exactly what kind of electric is not yet clear. This is because the new Triton should be launched around 2022 – in electric vehicle development far, far in the future.
Current mainstream electric vehicle technologies are hybrid electric (HEV), plug-in hybrid (PHEV) and dedicated plug-in battery-electric (BEV). While on the topic of acronyms, there is of course also ICE (internal combustion engine).
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.
