Mitsubishi's bold statement: Need a hit ... or we might quit
Product exec says U.S. future depends on new models
Maybe it was a surprising bit of candor. Maybe it was an attempt to light a fire under the sales staff. But at face value, it was a stunning statement: If a new crop of redesigned models doesn't sell, Mitsubishi may pull out of the United States.

wow... sad to see...

It seems odd that they didn't really do what companies like Nissan did to come back from the brink... They have some attractive vehicles in their lineup, but should (like Nissan did) ensure that each vehicle is the most powerful in its class...

The old addage is still true.... Horsepower definitely sells cars.... It can detract attention from other things that may be lacking in a car (ex. interior quality, etc).

On another note, I thought they were supposedly doing well with their ad campaign where they had the music of mainstream artists playing in the background?

They also need to find another ad agency imo.... Their commercials suffer from the same lack of passion that Subaru's ads suffer from, and Lexus and BMW and Infiniti ads just ooze in comparison....

http://www.ralliart.co.jp/06news/img/pit_camp1-1.jpg

http://www.mitsubishi-motors.co.jp/special/colt/version-r/main.html

just bring this =D, it'll be a hit
Compitition for the Fit and Yaris, also a track terror

I've seen one new eclipse on the road, maybe two. Their new lineup just.. sucks.

Their new lineup just.. sucks.
+1

Other than the Evo, there really isnt anything worth buying over the competition...

The Eclipse Spyder (conv't) is pretty good lookin' actually.

this is from the President of US Mitsubishi regarding April Sales (press release May 2), total opposite what the Product Exec was quoted saying...

I am betting that the NEW Outlander will help them out alot, both the Outlander & "i" car are both helping car sales for Mitsubishi in Japan.


Mitsubishi Motors Reports Gain In April U.S. Sales Of 17.5 %

May 2, 2006 -- Cypress, Calif. --
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc., (MMNA) today reported April sales of 10,841 units, an increase of 17.5% compared to April sales of 9,230.

"While we are encouraged by a very strong month of sales, we sincerely believe that this is only the beginning," said President & CEO Hiroshi Harunari. "Our exciting Eclipse Spyder convertible is just beginning to make a contribution, and there are more exciting products to come in the near future, including the all-new Outlander in the autumn of this year."

The total sales of 10,841 represent the highest monthly total since August 2005, and the second best sales month in the past year.

The 17.5% increase is the largest year-over year monthly sales increase in nearly 4 years (July 2002) and the largest April year-over-year monthly increase in 6 years (April 2000).

Galant was the volume leader at 3,049, up 29.9% from last April's volume

Eclipse closed at 2,626, up 165.8% up from last year's volume

Eclipse Spyder had its best sales month in two years with 827, up 89.7% from last year's volume.

"At a time our industry is facing many challenges, Mitsubishi Motors has begun our fiscal year on a high note and we are positioned well," added Harunari. "We have exciting products and when consumers visit our dealers' showrooms, they are also finding programs that are competitive and meaningful to them as American consumers."

Mitsubishi's bold statement: Need a hit ... or we might quit
Product exec says U.S. future depends on new models
Maybe it was a surprising bit of candor. Maybe it was an attempt to light a fire under the sales staff. But at face value, it was a stunning statement: If a new crop of redesigned models doesn't sell, Mitsubishi may pull out of the United States.

You need to link your source if you're going to provide ANY news here!

You need to link your source if you're going to provide ANY news here!www.autonews.com

You need a subscription to view the whole article, though it should be available on AutoWeek.com in a few days.

the Outlander is facing very stiff competition from Honda, Nissan, Toyota & Subaru. No way this SUV can save Mitsu. The new Galant is not very nice, and the EvoX is just to small a production to make any impact. Its bread and butter Lancer cannot compete at all with the new Honda Civic. IMO Mitsu has no head or tail. As someone mentioned above, they need to target specific fields and really kill off the competition. That Colt RalliArt will make no impact at all coz its a neither here nore there design.

the Outlander is facing very stiff competition from Honda, Nissan, Toyota & Subaru. No way this SUV can save Mitsu. The new Galant is not very nice, and the EvoX is just to small a production to make any impact. Its bread and butter Lancer cannot compete at all with the new Honda Civic. IMO Mitsu has no head or tail. As someone mentioned above, they need to target specific fields and really kill off the competition. That Colt RalliArt will make no impact at all coz its a neither here nore there design.

i think the 2007 Outlander can hold it's own, as long as it stays in the price range of the 2006 model MSRP: $18,499 - $25,949

plus there was a article that Mitsubishi brought over 2 "i" cars to test people's reaction in California...

http://us.tnpv.net/2006/WKA200604/WKA2006042631520_pv.jpg

http://us.tnpv.net/2006/WKA200604/WKA2006042631386_pv.jpg

http://us.tnpv.net/2006/WKA200604/WKA2006042631364_pv.jpg

http://us.tnpv.net/2006/WKA200604/WKA2006042632176_pv.jpg

http://us.tnpv.net/2006/WKA200604/WKA2006042632165_pv.jpg

http://us.tnpv.net/2006/WKA200604/WKA2006042632366_pv.jpg

Seats 7 also... ;)

http://us.tnpv.net/2006/WKA200604/WKA2006042632376_pv.jpg

wow those rear seats look...comfy?? :rolleyes:

I even see a subwoofer back there that will definitly be a hit :D Mitsubishi needs a turbo in a galant and a eclipse again. I see in the future the eclipse will be as big as the 3000gt was, its slowly becoming that wieght wise.

The Eclipse Spyder (conv't) is pretty good lookin' actually.

and then you realize you've just bought a 3700lb piece of garbage

evo 10 for 19k will save mitsu's butt

evo 10 for 19k will save mitsu's butt

Mitsubishi DOES have a pricing dilemma on the EVO X, actually. Is 30hp and AWD worth a $10k premium over a Dodge Caliber SRT-4? (I have no idea how much the SRT-4 is going to sell for, but I'm guessing in the neighborhood of around $20k, like the last one). One of the pitfalls of a shared platform...

If the Evo X looks like the concept and the Caliber SRT-4 looks like its concept, then yes it's worth $10k. Man those Calibers are Fugly.

I see in the future the eclipse will be as big as the 3000gt was, its slowly becoming that wieght wise.

The future is here.

2007 Eclipse GT Curb Weight: 3472lbs
1991 3000GT SL Curb Weight: 3350lbs

The VR4 was heavier but was turbocharged and AWD.

and then you realize you've just bought a 3700lb piece of garbage


true, but it sure is one nice looking piece of garbage! :lol:


If the Evo X costs $35K or less, it will sell like hot cakes based on all the supposed things it will have.

They need to bring the Colt, i-Car and redesign the Galant to go against the TSX and Legacy.

A daring plan would be for them to license the LX platform from Chrysler and make some midsize RWD vehicles.

Mitsubishi was one of the most innovative Japanese automakers in the 1980's and 1990's. They severely lost their way, but they're still capable of making good cars.

Oh and IBTTherearoutlanderheadrestslooksilly FTW :D

So basically...if our new cars that replace our cars that are sucking, still suck, we will stop bringing sucky cars to NA. Seems logical.

Also saw this via Jalopnik:

http://www.jalopnik.com/cars/news-industry-news/you-never-shouldve-killed-the-starion-mitsu-may-say-goodbye-to-us-177118.php

that's a shame, but not a surprise. the overall quality and aesthics of the brand has been steadily dwindling since i can remember.

the eclipse, imho, is a great looking car but having test driven it, it's an utter piece of garbage. that 3.6 ivec engine is a beast on the lower rpm range, but rev it higher and the power seems to sort of fizzle out. the interior is cramped and forced, and all of the plastic components felt cheap and light. the back seats have enough headroom for a child, but if you're anywhere over 5'5, you'll be hitting your head on the roof on the smallest bumps.

since the eclipse is mitsu's flagship model, it would seem natural to make it an awesome car. but it's not, in fact it sorta sucks.

having said all that, the EVO is still of the best cars on the road.

The simple fact of the matter is reputation. My issue w/ the Evo is that it immediately pulls to mind thoughts of lackluster parts and assembly. I drove two Evos in 3 days that had less than 20k on them and had completely rocked clutches. Yeah, I'm sure morons bought these cars and pounded on them. but.

It's a sports car. You're SUPPOSED to pound on a sportscar.

The eclipse is an absolute joke. The styling, for their entire line, is a joke.

I say good riddance. And long live companies that make cars that don't break, like Subaru.

Yea, thats what happens when you introduce an entire line of crap. The new model for the evo looks like ass. The new eclipse is just too fu*%!n expensive. And I dont even pay attention to the rest of the crap they call vehicles. Ill stick to my subarus.

I need to hurry up and get my IX before its too late lol

Yup mitsubishi lineup is EVO and a bunch of crap. All their other cars are mediocre at best and thats if they are lucky. The eclipse is a heavy, ugly, piece of ****. Yes it accelerates reasonably well(it better when it has 3.8 liters) but its not even that quick and everything else about it is terrible. The other cars they have just don't have anything special about them so that means they are trying to compete with honda and toyota for reliable bland cars and thats impossible. Nissan does well because their cars have a lot of power and are noticeable(not necessarily good looking). Subaru just makes quality products :)

Damage control...

To our valued partners in the United States:

As you may know, a story focusing on Mitsubishi Motors U.S operations appeared in automotive News Monday.

We must tell you, first and foremost, that, as we have stated repeatedly, there is no intention on the part of MMC/MMNA to withdraw from the U.S. Market. This is a most important point.

That said, we can confirm that there was an event in Japan last week, at which several journalists were introduced to our new outlander. In general, this new vehicle was very well received. Among the journalists attending was a reporter from Automotice News.

The Automotive News story includes statements attributed to Mr. Kurihara that were grossly misinterpreted. He was expressing tremendous enthusiasm for the new C segment platform, of which the Outlander is the first vehicle. He expressed that over the six years with this new platform, MMC is very eager to have it be successful. This will be a critical element of MMC's global product strategy, of which, North America is a key market.

The Automotive News story simplified this very broad comment into a simple equation that Outlander sales will determine the future of Mitsubishi Motors in North America, which is obviously not true.

We have very high hopes that Outlander will be a tremendous success here in the United States, as it has been in Japan. We must all work together to ensure that sales increases occur and that the Outlander is launched successfully, as we successfully launched the Eclipse coupe and are in the process of successfully launching the Eclipse Spyder. But , on this we wish to be clear: the continuation of our U.S. business is not directly tied to the sales success of the Outlander.

The U.S. is the most important market for MMC's revitalization: there is no intention whatsoever to withdraw.

Thank you for your continued sales efforts. We are supremely confident of our products, our plans, our employess, and our dealers in the United States. Let us not allow media reports or anything else to distract us from the work ahead of us: we have success waiting for us in FY2006!

Very sincerely yours,

Osamu Masuko
President, Mitsubishi Motors Corporation

I need to hurry up and get my IX before its too late lol

do you really want a car without a dealership network? I believe by law they are required to provide parts and services for 10 years, but I'm just not sure it would be to the level you want.

I hope they don't go under. Competition is good. If there was no EVO we would prolly have only had WRXs still.

I hope they don't go under. Competition is good. If there was no EVO we would prolly have only had WRXs still.

A big 2nd! The Evo and STI make each other better. Without that competion Subaru wouldn't be as interested in investing in the STI. And without those investments new toys/features will not trickle down to rest of the Subaru line up.

I hope they don't go under. Competition is good. If there was no EVO we would prolly have only had WRXs still.
Most likely.

we'ld probably still have the STI but it would move upscale and battle the M3, C55, and S4....

Hahahahaha **** no. It'd be like up here in Canada, we have no EVO's and they charge 50 grand for an STi

Its a wonder Mitsu never made a bigger EVO and marked it along the lines of the Legacy.

They could also bring in a cheaper EVO that can compete with a base WRX. Just slap on a smaller turbo and place a cheaper ASD system??

BlitZ

P.S. i never want a Mitsu and never will. Dont find their history of cars appealing at all.

Only a moron would want Mitsu to die here in NA. :(

EVO vs STI is better than Mustang vs Camaro times eleventybillion!!!! :banana:

Introducing the 2007 eclipse!!!

http://www.ambermine.com/images/chiapas/31b.jpg

Its a 3700lb peice of fwd garbage that looks like a jelly bean, and it shows. I've only seen 3 of them on the road, driving 14k miles in the last 6mo.

And aren't they dropping the 4g63? m0rAns!!!

They had the Galant VR-4 until 2002, with a twin-turbo V6 which competed well against the previous-gen Legacy.

The worst thing for them is that they can't even make another one since Japan doesn't have a Galant anymore since the North American one is a total flop and they're close to bankruptcy.

Its a wonder Mitsu never made a bigger EVO and marked it along the lines of the Legacy.

They could also bring in a cheaper EVO that can compete with a base WRX. Just slap on a smaller turbo and place a cheaper ASD system??

BlitZ

P.S. i never want a Mitsu and never will. Dont find their history of cars appealing at all.

The EVO is by far not one of the best cars on the road... its not even close. Its one of the best performance cars on the road. Best car on the road has to cover a wide array of performance aspects. Not the small of which is the lego built interior. shoddy controls...and body sacrificing ride quality. Its a great sports car, but the STI is worlds apart. It may only have 98% of the raw edginess the EVO has,but its more a total package.

Now, as far as mitsus line up, its truely lackluster. For instance, do they even still make the Diamante? I know two years ago they did and nobody even noticed or even cared. The galant is awkward from every angle and looks like a car from a bad 80's sci fi movie

The eclipse has taken last years motto, of bigger for older more afluent adults, and stretched it. Japanese think that Americans want big low end torque and thats it.

The should be sticking to what they know.. turbo 4 bangers. They can build these. USE WHAT YOU KNOW. Be the japanese SAAB and turbo every car you sell.

Have a vision and stick to it. Dont chase the flavor of the month. When subaru brought out the STI, you did not see too many gold wheeled high winged cars. Rally cars were a thing of video games.

I for one hope they survive. STI vs EVO sounds world better than STI vs SRT

we'ld probably still have the STI but it would move upscale and battle the M3, C55, and S4....

And charge the M3, C55 and S4 money. No thanks.

Deep Thoughts................


Can you see this rocks struggle against the supressive Sky?


http://www.ambermine.com/images/chiapas/31b.jpg

http://www.ralliart.co.jp/06news/img/pit_camp1-1.jpg

http://www.mitsubishi-motors.co.jp/special/colt/version-r/main.html

just bring this =D, it'll be a hit
Compitition for the Fit and Yaris, also a track terror

Oh, lovely. A short-bus EVO...

Oh, lovely. A short-bus EVO...


i just spit out my water to this one :lol:

here is the article that the OP'er was referring to:

http://www.autoweek.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060601/FREE/60530010/1041/MICROSITE

Are they gone yet? ;)

this is from the President of US Mitsubishi regarding April Sales (press release May 2), total opposite what the Product Exec was quoted saying...

I am betting that the NEW Outlander will help them out alot, both the Outlander & "i" car are both helping car sales for Mitsubishi in Japan.

Update... not bad at all...

http://www.mitsubishicars.com/07outlander/

Good for them for trying to gain more marketshare in the overstaurated crossover / suv market.

They need to find a new niche, and fast

I need to hurry up and get my IX before its too late lol
haha it's too late.....

if they quit! i'm gonna miss having a great enemy!
i thought the evo was already a hit, i see them way more than subies around here.

Introducing the 2007 eclipse!!!

http://www.ambermine.com/images/chiapas/31b.jpg



Haha, reminds me of the amber from the first Jurassic Park movie!

Also, quite the hit the 3000GT is, notice how its gone! We don't need cars like Mitsubishi. Most everything is FWD, have you noticed that more and more cars are becoming RWD again? Dodge and Chrysler's new lineups, all Mercedes, BMW, Audi is almost completely AWD, Subaru of course, Chevy slowly making the transition. FWD is on the way out again, they better make the change if they want to compete in the middle-class America market again. FWD is for penny pushers these days. People are spending more money these days. Make the change or get out!

Introducing the 2007 eclipse!!!

http://www.ambermine.com/images/chiapas/31b.jpg

Its a 3700lb peice of fwd garbage that looks like a jelly bean, and it shows. I've only seen 3 of them on the road, driving 14k miles in the last 6mo.

And aren't they dropping the 4g63? m0rAns!!!

hey cool where is the bug that sucked the dinosaur's blood??? where?
what did you do with it?

I know what mitsubishi could do to save their asses...

Take their best asset and flaunt it... The 4g63...
They could put the 4g63 in nearly every vehicle as a high performance option...It could be in the EVO, the eclipse, the outlander, and possibly the galant. It would streamline their production, saving costs, so they aren't making 5 different engines... They could just change the turbos for more power, or more efficiency... I don't know why they didn't listen to people bitch about the 3rd gen eclipse when they made the 4th gen... They were a hit from 90-99 when they had the GST & GSX eclipse... The evo is great and all but they should have added it to the line-up and kept a turbo coupe as well... Instead they thought a turbo coupe would compete with a turbo sedan (IMO they are different markets). But they got to do something, because ever since 2000 they've been sinking...

I think they should offer AWD on more cars as well, or even go back in the day and revive the Starion/Conquest with a RWD turbo coupe. Everyone is going ditching FWD, and everyone is going with a classic icon car... Perfect... Damn Mitsu needs to hire me

someone said it all...



http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1015689&page=6&pp=25

EDIT: You made your point in the Members Car Gallery, you can keep it there.

The future is here.

2007 Eclipse GT Curb Weight: 3472lbs
1991 3000GT SL Curb Weight: 3350lbs

The VR4 was heavier but was turbocharged and AWD.

Actually, cars in general are getting heavier do to new crash test and safety standards.

Mitsubishi DOES have a pricing dilemma on the EVO X, actually. Is 30hp and AWD worth a $10k premium over a Dodge Caliber SRT-4? (I have no idea how much the SRT-4 is going to sell for, but I'm guessing in the neighborhood of around $20k, like the last one). One of the pitfalls of a shared platform...

i don't think there is a problem at all... VW doesn't seem to have any qwalms with the price disparity between their Beetle, Jetta GLi a Golf R32 and an Audi TT quattro.... All on the same platform, with wildly different prices...

Press Release:


Mitsubishi Motors Reports Best Month Of U.S. Sales In More Than A Year May U.S. Sales Up Four Percent

June 1, 2006 -- CYPRESS, Calif. -- Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc., (MMNA) today reported May sales of 11,821 units, an increase of 3.9% compared to May 2005 sales of 11,380. The increase follows a 17.5% year-over-year increase in April.

"We are very pleased to put together two consecutive months of very strong sales," said President & CEO Hiroshi Harunari. "This gives us tremendous momentum entering the summer selling season, with our exciting new Eclipse Spyder convertible just beginning to make an impact."

May sales volume closed at 11,821, up 9.0% from last month's volume and 3.9% up from last May's volume.

This was the best month since March 2005.

Galant was the volume leader at 3,071, up 8.9% up from last May's volume.

Eclipse Spyder closed with 895 sales, up 85.7% from last years May sales.

Eclipse closed at 2,606, up 64.5% from May 2005 volume. CYTD volume of 11,002 is up 92.9% from last year CYTD.

Endeavor closed at 1,681, up 35.5% from last month's (April 2006) volume.

Wasn't it about 2 years ago where chrystler was threatening to pull funding from mitsu na because their sales are just about as good as isuzu?

uhh cant show this pic doh

Sooner or later the Rental companies will tire of the Galant and Mistu will be in trouble again. The only Galants I see on the road come equipped with a little green "e" on the rear.

If Mitsu wants a hit, figure out a way to sell a base model of the new evo X for around the same price of a regular WRX TR (22-23K) and give it abs brakes so the insurance rates will not be through the roof (unlike the 28K Evo RS).

It might steal some sales away from Subaru, but personally, I feel most will come from the SRT-4 crowd as most aren't overly thrilled with the 'hatchback' Caliber SRT-4.

a volume seller to survive. As great as the EVO is, it will never be a volume seller.

Bob

Be the japanese SAAB and turbo every car you sell.



I remember waay back in 2003 or 2004 Subaru had some kind of Press Statement saying by 2004 they wanted to offer a Turbo in all model lineups. Well They did just that, BUT Now you have a Lone NA model which is the B9, So I wonder how thats going to play out... Are they still going to stick with the turbo all models rule?

If Mitsu wants a hit, figure out a way to sell a base model of the new evo X for around the same price of a regular WRX TR (22-23K) and give it abs brakes so the insurance rates will not be through the roof (unlike the 28K Evo RS).

Unpossible. The RS is still an EVO, although far more stripped. It's stripped of many things your average driver would miss, unlike the TR. The TR also isn't the same beast and personally I don't see the $500-$1k savings as being worth it, but that's just my opinion. They seem to sell well.

I looked at an EVO RS on paper when I was shopping around, and laughed repeatedly when I read what it's missing. They need to drop the MR and RS, or lower the MR price to compete with the STI. Still won't save them though untill they have cars people will buy.

They need an average model, your average consumer will buy. The eclipse isn't it, the new outlander could sure help. They have nothing special imho other than the EVO, and that is a small segment.

http://www.ralliart.co.jp/06news/img/pit_camp1-1.jpg

http://www.mitsubishi-motors.co.jp/special/colt/version-r/main.html

just bring this =D, it'll be a hit
Compitition for the Fit and Yaris, also a track terror

It might be a track terror but with all that Ralliart mods, it'll probably cost the same as an EVO RS, if not more. Sign me up for an EVO RS.

The redesigned Lancer, Outlander and other coming vehicles must be successful for Mitsubishi to stay in US. This per product development chief for US. 2005 sales 123,995 vs 2002 345,111. This is in the "we hear" section on page 26.

http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1014602&highlight=mitsu

Mitsubishi needs to advertise more about their participation in the Dakar Rally and talk about the number of wins they had in it with the Pajero.

Mitsubishi needs to advertise more about their participation in the Dakar Rally and talk about the number of wins they had in it with the Pajero.

Why? No one in the US has any idear what or even where Dakar is, and could care less about rallying. :lol:
(I am saying that as a general statement).

They just need GOOD and good looking cars. That Evo that they are working on is a huge step in the right direction.

Why? No one in the US has any idear what or even where Dakar is, and could care less about rallying. :lol:
(I am saying that as a general statement).

They just need GOOD and good looking cars. That Evo that they are working on is a huge step in the right direction.

I have said the same about Subaru but consumers don't give a crap about rally stats.

I don't see the EVO contributing much as well. Will probably sell more models than the current volume but not going to save them by any means.

Should Mitsubishi back out of the US auto industry, would that not lead up to the value of EVOs skyrocketting over the next century? Would make sense..it'd turn into a..


a.. a.....





a.. classic :confused:

http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/News/articleId=115999

Christ this cant be news to anyone.
I was saying this months ago! :rolleyes:
Their sales were/are in the toilet.

Mitsubishi makes subpar products, bottom-line!!

The new Eclipse is an atrocity on wheels, the Evo is hampered with problems.
The Galant is a pig/dog and is buried by Honda and Toyota sales daily.
Their SUV is a non-point!

Its called damage control (CYA)....but seems it is a little too late!!
Its news like this that makes me even more glad I purchased a Subaru, cause they aint going ANYWHERE, ANYTIME soon! :banana:

What good is a 10yr/100,000 mile warranty if you have to ship your car overseas to get it repaired...and if you purchased a Mitsubishi product, its just a matter of time before it breaks and ya need that incredible warranty they adopted not long ago to move product. (I know its a stretch but I am making a point and enjoying my time on the soapbox) :lol:

If they are banking on new product lines to save them it is a forgone conclusion that Mitsubishi is not long for these shores!

More specifically if they are banking on an upmarketed, rally car (the new EVO X) to be there Knight in Shining Armor...you Mitsubishi owners can now officially consider yourselves owned!!!!!!!!!!!!! :devil:

Mitsubishi it was fun while you were here...dont let the door hit ya' on the ass on the way out.

Garbage in........Garbage out! :alien:

p.s.
2 months worth of solid sales do not a profitable operation make (Yoda)

new evo X will suck i think just cuz its using a chrylser designed engine

If their dealers would stop trying to charge 41k for an MR.... they might sell a few more!

I think they should offer AWD on more cars as well, or even go back in the day and revive the Starion/Conquest with a RWD turbo coupe.

What a huge POS that thing was.... flagship car, truck motor, steel jet valve in an aluminum head, throttle body injection = holy gone up in flames-blown head gaskets, batman!

They should drop the automotive unit, disband, and focus on the heavy industrial/commercial sector which Mitsubish is best at.

new evo X will suck i think just cuz its using a chrylser designed engine

i thought it was the "world engine" that Mitsubishi, Hyundai and Chrysler all worked/developed/designed together on. the inline 4 2.4L turbo in the Dodge Caliber..correct me if im wrong someone.

What a huge POS that thing was.... flagship car, truck motor, steel jet valve in an aluminum head, throttle body injection = holy gone up in flames-blown head gaskets, batman!

they were very good in their day. :cool:

Good. Mitsu doesn't deserve to be in the market. Screw em.

Crappy cars with crappy reliability. While Hyundai and Kia have made huge turn-arounds over the last 5 or 10 years, Mitsu has continued to suck both in design and quality.

The only saving grace is the EVO.


I'd like to see them pull out of the US and market the EVO through Dodge.

I'd like to see them pull out of the US and market the EVO through Dodge.
Interesting proposition......I think I like it.

i thought it was the "world engine" that Mitsubishi, Hyundai and Chrysler all worked/developed/designed together on. the inline 4 2.4L turbo in the Dodge Caliber..correct me if im wrong someone.

You are correct, and it's actually more Hyundai engine than anyone else's. Each company makes its own modifications, but the basic design was done by Hyundai.

lol did anyone saw the FIFA world cup final TMC the eclipse looks darn good on TV