Mitsubishi Fuso Canter arrives in Europe

The arrival of a completely revised Fuso Canter marked the launch of the new generation of the truck series in October 2011. And now, for the first time, its all-wheel-drive variant is also coming to the European market. Production at the Tramagal plant in Portugal is in the end of February 2012.

The Canter 4x4 model in question is the 6C18 with a permissible gross vehicle weight of 6.5 tonnes, a 2-metre width Comfort cab and an output of 129 kW (175 hp). The all-wheel drive can be engaged and disengaged on the move and therefore offers good fuel efficiency.

A rear-axle differential lock is fitted as standard. The transmission is a 5-speed manual unit and the rear-axle ratio is 1:5.285.Customers have the choice of a comfortable single cab and crewcab (with 3 and 7 seats respectively) with wheelbases of 3415 mm and 3865 mm.

The chassis load capacity ranges from 3500 kg to 3735 kg. Thanks to the geometry of the all-wheel-drive system, the angle of attack is 35 degrees, as opposed to 18 degrees for the Canter 4x2 – while the angle of departure is 24 degrees as opposed to 11 degrees. Ground clearance is increased from 219 mm to as much as 320 mm.

Mitsubishi teases new Outlander ahead of Geneva

The Mitsubishi Outlander is a nice sporty SUV and apparently the new model teased by Mitsubishi last month is actually the new Outlander.

Mitsubishi will introduce this car to the world at the Geneva Autosalon in March and begin selling it in Russia this summer before moving on to the rest of Europe, Japan, CHina, Oceania and North America.
The Euro-spec Outlande will get either a 2.0 litre petrol or 2.2 turbodiesel motor. Rather peculiarly the diesel is only for 2WD variants and comes with a six-speed manual tranny.

Maybe diesel is the new sporty in Europe.


Electronic kits include stop-start, adaptive cruise control, lane departure warning and a forward collision mitigation system that can autonomously apply brakes if there is danger of an accident.

Mitsubishi ASX Special Edition out tomorrow

The ASX is a unique crossover and it has been quite a popular model among Malaysians and now Mitsubishi wants to offer a variant that is a bit more special than usual.

The Special Edition gets extra accessories package that includes window visor, front under cover, rear garnish and an exclusive body sticker.

The interior gets special treatment with black leather and red stitching.

Priced at RM 142, 980 on the road inclusive of insurance, the ASX Special Edition is obtainable in two colours - White Pearl and Mica Black. Owners get to enjoy a 3-year/100,000 km warranty as well as Mitsubishi's 2-year free maintenance package.

More details in the Press Release after the jump

Pre launch news: Pajero Sport to get VGT boost

The Mitsubishi Pajero Sport is a decent SUV but it can use a bit more power and later this month that is exactly what it is getting.
Mitsubishi Motors Malaysia (MMM), the official distributor of Mitsubishi Motors vehicles in Malaysia will be introducing the new Mitsubishi Pajero Sport VGT, a new variant of the Mitsubishi Pajero Sport next week.
The Pajero Sport VGT 2.5-litre Common Rail diesel engine will be fitted with a new powerhouse management that includes Variable Geometric Turbocharger, boosting power and torque to a significantly higher level respectively.