The Mitsubishi i-Car

This space age looking vehicle was intended for the buyer who takes pride in unconventional looks. On the onset, the car appears rather petite though that is quite deceiving and its engine is fitted in the back rather than the usual front. It has a range of modern features and a sophisticated interior design that lends the car enough credibility as belonging to the future.

Having its engine at the back gives the car more room at the front with ample space for the legs and even cargo with the addition of nooks and crannies for stuffing even more stuff. It also allows for a neat and predictable steering which gives the car excellent maneuverability for tight situations.

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The Mitsubishi i-Car has a sophisticated suspension system gives good riding quality in addition to other features like well hidden cup holders, roomy interior, 4 speed automatic transmission from the rear wheels, a 600cc, 12 valve three cylinder engine and well spaced wheels for stability. A decent cabin size allows the car to sit four people comfortably while still allowing them plenty of room for leg and head space.

Hindustan Motors have designed the Mitsubishi i-Car with a very advanced braking system to enables the car stop or slow quickly while ensuring a good front zonal which is able to deal amiably with small collisions in addition to a steering wheel that disintegrates upon collision to protect the driver.

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Launched the car in late 2007, Hindustan Motors were inspired by the success of the Hyundai i10 which is the Mitsubishi i-Car’s main competitor as well as the growing middle class population that is demanding small, reliable, budget friendly and trendy cars.

With the cars price falling at around $15,000 it has been receiving a challenge from the i10 which is better priced although it boasts a better handling and a more powerful performance.

The Mitsubishi i-Car has been a big success especially in the Indian market due to India’s narrow roads that demand well behaved vehicles.

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The Mitsubishi Lancer

The Mitsubishi Lancer is a solid sedan that offers a sporty alternative to other popular sedans.

The car offers a wide array of sophisticated gadgets in its interior, good handling, strong engine in a number of its trims and also a good bargain with its pricing. Critics of the car however point at its lack of stability control, noisy engine, below average interior finishing and the absence of fuel economy.

In the 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer, Hindustan Motors did not exactly design a car for the economy class like the Honda Civic or the Toyota Corolla going by its fuel consumption, interior design and also lacking the reputation of the other two, but it boasts good handling and the earlier mentioned superb gadgets that were previously only found in luxury cars.

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The Mitsubishi Lancer boasts several trims that give the car much needed versatility with the least priced ones offering features such as a 2 liter, 154 hp four cylinder engine, an optional sports package that gives the car a wider rear, power windows, front end airbags, average interiors though with the array of gadgets, tilt only steering wheel as well as 16 inch wheels. In addition the car is fitted with a trip computer, a CD/MP3 four speaker stereo, power lock doors, air conditioning, a power pack that adds antilock brakes and a keyless entry.

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The more pricey trims of the Mitsubishi Lancer which are the GTS and the Ralliart models come with 18 inch wheels, sporty suspensions, sporty bucket front seats, automatic climate control, Bluetooth, a six speaker CD/MP3 stereo system, upgraded upholstery and a turbo charged engine which gives about 237 horse power. It also adds an automatic clutch for its manual transmission while offering keyless ignition and entry.

The car is able to accelerate to 100 km/h in about six seconds and being higher priced than the other sedans is available at a cost ranging from $15,000 to $26,000 depending on the trims.

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The Mitsubishi Lancer Cedia

The Mitsubishi Lancer Cedia is one of Hindustan Motors best productions for the small cars category.

The car while not being as elegantly designed as most other models today, still manages to bring with it some sophisticated features that would impress any young motorist out there. Some of the most appreciated of these include a wood and titanium leather interior, chrome door handles, a black door sash, sleek halogen headlights, wrap around tail lamp, auto dimming cabin lights and even accessibility to the boot from the cabin.

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In addition, the Lancer Cedia also packs safety features that include collapsible steering, dual airbags, ABS braking and side impact bars. It is available in a number of trims like most other cars in its category that marketed with other features like Italian leather upholstery, leather gear knobs, dynamic sound systems, carbon titanium dash boards, ultra modern air conditioning and so forth.

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Hindustan Motors launched this model in 2006, eight years after introducing the Lancer and is said to have evolved from the popular Evo series. The 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer Cedia has more stylish looks than before and is fitted with a more advanced suspension system.

Being a sporty car, it has a 2.0litre 115hp four cylinder petrol engine that is fitted with electronic multi-point fuel injection system that makes the car thrifty on fuel consumption in addition to a five speed manual or automatic gear transmission. The car has the ability to attain 180 km/h without much difficulty. 

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Along with its fine suspension systems, the Lancer Cedia also boasts great handling ability and superb road gripping that makes it the perfect commuter vehicle for jammed traffic besides a very obedient engine that adds maneuverability to the car. The driver’s seat is height adjustable to allow for better viewing for any driver making it a sensible purchase as a small family car.

It is available in two versions, Elegant and Sport at prices ranging from $22,000 to $24,500.

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The Mitsubishi Montero

Hindustan Motors launched this model in India in the year 2006 as a completely built unit of the international version of the SUV. This means that it came with all the features present in the international model.

The Mitsubishi Montero is equipped with a powerful engine to give an impressive speed performance. It is a 3.2 liter four cylinder inter-cooled turbocharged diesel engine that gives about 200hp at 4000 rpm. It has a 5 speed automatic or manual transmission and is able to attain a speed of 180 km/h.

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One might wonder why it looks so similar to the Pajero and go ahead to ask for the differences between the two. Actually, the Montero is the Pajero. It has built a heavy reputation for itself partly due to its success in the famous Dakar Rally and thereby inspires confidence in its reliability on the off road terrain as well as on the highway.

The Montero has a uni-body construction for its body which helps to lighten the chassis while stiffening it while its stocky appearance features big halogen headlights, a chrome front grill, air intake ducts, a sporty spare wheel cover at the back as well as side steps for easy entry and exit from the vehicle. Inside it offers a roomy cabin that is capable of accommodating six passengers excluding the driver. 

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Interior design of the car offers leather upholstery for the seats, a four spoke steering wheel, removable back row seats for extra luggage space, foldable middle row seats, sporty bucket front seats, a wooden centre console and air ventilation system as well as a 5.1 woofer channel surround sound system.

The Montero’s suspension systems are specially designed for the off road which make them suitable for the bumpy Indian roads while the gear transmission is smooth and silky. The car also has a stability control system to aid high speed maneuvering and also comes with an all wheel drive (AWD) system.

It has a $ 36,000 price tag.

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