Mitsubishi spotlights Lancer and Outlander in KABC's Clean Air Showcase
On center stage at TalkRadio 790 KABC's Third Annual Clean Air Showcase is the new '08 Lancer and '07 Outlander. The reason? Instead of just throwing some regular models for the masses while they develop full hybrid or alternative fuel versions, Mitsubishi has taken a stopgap measure by greening their current technology. The 2.0L four-clynder in the new Lancer and the V6 in the Outlander both have received a Partial Zero Emissions Vehicle (PZEV) rating. Efforts to make this happen include complex catalyst systems, and evaporative emissions systems that address vapors from things like batteries, plastics and the fuel system.
The event will be held on Saturday, June 9 (tomorrow) in Santa Monica, California at the Third Street Promenade. Entrance is free, and people will be able to get in and even test drive vehicles of their choice. Mitsubishi hopes that by trying as hard as they are, they can convince the public that you don't have to sacrifice performance and driving pleasure to be green to the environment. That's true, but only 143 hp in the Lancer? And 213 for the Outlander SUV? Who's definition of performance are we going by?
[Source: Mitsubishi Motors North America]
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Geoff Gibson 3:13PM (6/08/2007)
I have an 08' Lancer and the car performs really well, despite having less actual horsepower. Its light and rigid and coupled with the CVT, it isn't anything to scoff at in a B-segment car.
Naturally it won't put a GTI, Evo, Speed3, or WRX to shame but it will give their like-minded counterparts a run for their money with less HP.
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cje 9:46PM (9/26/2007)
"Mitsubishi hopes that by trying as hard as they are, they can convince the public that you don't have to sacrifice performance and driving pleasure to be green to the environment.
But you *do* have to sacrifice "performance...to be green to the environment" to a certain extent. At least Mitsubishi is making strides in their production vehicles that don't impact vehicle performance *that* much. Plus, they've got the first PZEV SUV. That's a miracle in itself.
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