Production Mitsubishi Concept-cX will highlight new eco direction
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Mitsubishi wanted the world to see that it had plenty of green intentions at least year's Frankfurt Motor Show. Thankfully, those hopes and dreams appear to be turning into reality, as the Concept-cX crossover has now been approved for production. As was initially shown in the concept vehicle, a brand-spankin' new 1.8 liter clean turbodiesel engine will make its debut in the new crossover. From there the power will be sent through a dual clutch SST transmission and the all-wheel-drive system lifted from the latest Lancer Evolution. Of course, to meet the future Euro-V emissions regulations, a diesel particulate filter is fitted to clean up the exhaust stream.
The new cX should fit well into Mitsubishi's product portfolio, right under the current Outlander in both size and price. We can't say for certain, but considering that the two vehicles share a platform, we can reasonably expect to see this same drivetrain mounted in the even friendlier Lancer platform in the future. We can only hope that the cX and its diesel engine will make its way stateside.
[Source: Car Central]
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
John 8:00PM (7/10/2008)
I really really hope you Mitsu Marketing people are reading these posts. Let me make this very clear. If it aint Electric I am not buying anything from you. You need to start production of the I-MiEV here in the USA - TODAY! You couldn't build them fast enough if you did!
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Larry Miller 3:01AM (7/11/2008)
Agreed - it needs to be electric.
But dang, that's a nice looking car. Sort of a Japanese MIni.
bill 8:14PM (7/10/2008)
Diesel AINT green, sorry. He only thing dirtier than diesel is coal. (not by much).
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Brent 11:05PM (7/10/2008)
I am hoping for biodiesel made from algae. That is clean!
bill 8:13PM (7/10/2008)
right brother!!!
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ROOLLY 1:05PM (7/14/2008)
We need more vehicles like this . Gas prices are high and so those of us who need all wheel drive need something economical. This looks like it has real potential.
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