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Building upon 70 years of four-wheel drive
expertise, Mitsubishi Motors Corporation is in a privileged position to
appreciate the customer benefits of this technology, in terms of on-road
active safety and off-road ability, from Lancer Evolution to Pajero.
At the occasion of the 62nd Frankfurt
Motor Show, Mitsubishi will combine this dynamic fluency with the first
tangible demonstration in Europe of its regionalised environmental
strategy, previewing the CO2-friendly next generation Euro 5
Clean Diesel family of engines co-developed with its parent company,
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd.
As a showcase for this dual “peace of
mind”, Mitsubishi Motors will unveil Mitsubishi Concept-cX (Compact
crossover’ concept vehicle) in Frankfurt: an accessible, affordable,
sustainable and realistic solution to today’s pressing issues.
Sporty and flexible, Mitsubishi Concept-cX will follow the popular
compact SUV route to carry this message right at the heart of the
market.
Featuring the “Jet Fighter” grille
already seen with Lancer Sports Sedan and using a soft-road application
of the Outlander-derived Electric control four-wheel drive drivetrain,
the 4.10m long Mitsubishi Concept-cX will also intend to create a link
between Mitsubishi’s passenger cars and SUVs.
Sharp in design and in dynamics,
Mitsubishi Concept-cX will boast an excellent environmental performance
to be seen in the low fuel consumption and emission levels achieved by
its next generation 1.8-litre Clean Diesel engine, mated to an automated
manual transmission. A preview of a family of powertrains to be launched
in the course of 2009, it features a variable geometry diffuser (VG)
turbocharger – to generate optimum boost pressure for all engine loads –
and DPF technologies.
Mitsubishi Concept-cX’s further green
credentials include eco-friendly “Green Plastics”, Mitsubishi’s
proprietary plant-based resin technology, effectively used for interior
trim materials.
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