2011 Mitsubishi GalEA by Gábor Farkas Review

Mitsubishi GalEA was created by Gábor Farkas. The independent designer has now sent us yet another Mitsubishi study, this time for a replacement to the Galant sedan.The concept is named GalEA and is said to draw its inspiration from the previous, sharper-looking eighth generation Galant of the late 1990s, while sharing similar design cues with the smaller Concept CS.

Follow the jump to read Gábor’s description of the project and to get a closer look at the sporty Mitsubishi saloon in our high-res gallery and CGI videos.In a 180 degree turn, the designer re-imagined the Galant as a more distinct and aggressive looking four-door coupe model with a long hood, sloping roof, pillarless doors and a stumpy rear end.

Main dimensions

• length: 4745 mm (186.8 in)
• width: 1948 mm (79.7 in)
• height: 1343 mm (52.9 in)
• front track: 1722 mm (67.8 in)
• rear track: 1706 mm (67.2 in)
• wheelbase: 3070 mm (120.9 in)
• length/wheelbase ration: 1.55
• wheels: 205/40 R 18

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The Latest Mitsubishi Lancer 1.5 Juro Colour keyed Rear Spoiler

The Mitsubishi Lancer 1.5 Juro also comes with colour keyed rear spoiler, while the five available body colours are Cool Silver, Stone Grey, Orient Red, Amethyst Black and Lightening Blue.The Lancer Juro features the following high level of standard equipment:

• Black Leather seats
• Kenwood System
• Sat Nav, Bluetooth, Reversing Camera, i-Pod connection lead
• 16″ Alloy wheels
• Climate Control
• Leather Steering wheel with audio controls
• Electric windows
• Front, Side, Curtain & Knee airbags
• CAT 1 Alarm/immobiliser
• Electric & Heated door mirrors
• Colour keyed rear spoiler

The Lancer’s comprehensive safety package includes an advanced dual front airbag Supplementary Restraint System (SRS) with occupant sensors, standard front seat-mounted side-impact airbags and side curtain airbags, plus a driver’s knee airbag.

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2011 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport Model Review

 
Power transmission in 2011 Mitsubishi Outlander Sports is a 2.0 liter Inline-4 engine that produces 148 hp and 145 lb.-ft. of torque. The standard transmission is offered in the ES is a five-speed manual. An infinitely variable transmission (CVT) is optional and is standard on SE models. Front wheel drive is standard with all-wheel drive available on the SE. Like the standard AWD Outlander models feature three pilot selectable modes to optimize traction.
Price of 2011 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport from $18,495
 



Standard safety features on the 2011 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport include front side airbags front and rear side curtain airbags and knee airbags for driver side brakes four wheel disc with ABS, hill start assist, traction control and control stability.
The interior of the Mitsubishi Outlander Sport 2011 offers little in the way of excitement or impressive visual material. Fortunately, before the passengers of all sizes, you can probably find a comfortable position with the seat cushions and a large part of his head and legs and a tilt steering column and driver telescopic. The rear seats have room for a little less, but an average adult should be quite comfortable. The controls are easily accessible and functioning, and the voice activation system allows certain features audio and navigation fuse a matter of hands-free. Even more surprising is that the system is standard on all sports fuse Outlander. Less impressive is the limited capacity Sport – maximum load capacity is only 49.5 cubic feet.

 

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Mitsubishi moving Outlander Sport production, IL Latest

Mitsubishi has confirmed rumors that it will transfer production of at least one of its models from Japan to its American manufacturing site in Normal, IL. At this time, the only vehicle the automaker has officially confirmed for U.S. production is the Outlander Sport.
It’s worth noting that the Outlander Sport shares a platform with the slightly larger Outlander and the Lancersedan, so it certainly wouldn’t be surprising if production of these models were moved Stateside as well. Mitsubishi estimates that about half of the models it builds in the States will be exported.
 
 

At present, the plant in Normal assembles the Galant, Endeavor and Eclipse, but these vehicles are scheduled to be phased out by 2013. About 1,000 of the automaker’s 1,300 employees in North America are members of the United Auto Workers Union.
If you’re interested in reading all the details straight from the source, you know where to look.
 

 
 

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Mitsubishi to sell rebadged Infiniti M in Japan

Mitsubishi is reportedly considering selling a rebadged version of the Infiniti M sedan in order to fill its void of premium offerings in its home market of Japan. However, Automotive News notes that Mitsubishi’s President, Osamu Masuko, has stated that the automaker will not leverage manufacturing deals with other companies in order to expand its lineup here in the United States, so don’t expect to see a Mitsu-branded Infiniti on our shores anytime soon.
 

Mitsubishi’s last endeavor into the luxury sedan market was with the Diamante – a car that suffered from lackluster sales numbers during its run throughout the 1990s and early 2000s. Due to Mitsubishi’s financial woes during the mid-2000s, luxury car development was put on hold. Now, though, selling a rebadged version of the Infiniti M (or Nissan Fuga, as it’s known in Japan) would insulate Mitsubishi from research and development costs, making it easier for the automaker to launch back into the luxury segment.
Automotive News reports that the Mitsubishi-badged Infiniti could go on sale in Japan as early as this year. Expect the standard gas version to be the first to wear a triple-diamond badge, though Mitsubishi may sell a version of the M Hybrid, as well.
 

 

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Mitsubishi to kill Eclipse, Endeavor and Galant Latest

It turns out the rumors we heard about the languishing Mitsubishi lineup are true. According to Automotive News, Mitsubishi is planning to drop the axe on the entirety of its American-made portfolio of vehicles in order to begin building new global platforms here in the States. That means that the Eclipse, Endeavor and Galantwill all be sent to pasture gradually between now and 2014. In their place, Mitsubishi is likely to begin building cars and crossovers off of the Lancer and Outlander bones at the company’s Normal, Illinois manufacturing facility. At least some of those vehicles will be hybrid or battery powered.

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