2014 Mitsubishi Mirage: Are Your Eyes Deceiving You?3.5/5First DrivesMitsubishi’s North American line-up is nothing if not heterogeneous. Two compact SUVs (the Outlander and RVR), a rather ordinary sedan and wagon whose base versions become exceptional when called Ralliart or, especially, Evolution. There’s also a little, 100% electric car called the iMiEV. And last week, we attended the launch …October 2, 2013
2014 Mitsubishi Outlander: Conservative exterior, sophisticated mechanics4.5/5First DrivesYou don’t have to be an automobile expert to know that Mitsubishi does not exactly dominate the North American market. In recent years, the company has significantly reduced the number of models in its line and even though their sales have been slowly climbing, there’s still plenty of room for …March 25, 2013
2012 Mitsubishi RVR: Yes for style, no for the rest3.5/5Test DrivesOver the past few years, compact SUVs have become increasingly portly – so much so that many are now similar in size to intermediate models, which are also continually getting bigger. But since no void is ever left unfilled in automobile industry, many manufacturers have begun to introduce even smaller …January 4, 2013
Four compact cars with AWD for less than $25,000Comparative TestsThere are just four cars with AWD for less than $25,000 on the market: the Subaru Impreza, Mitsubishi Lancer, Toyota Matrix and Suzuki SX4. Interestingly, they’re all Japanese. We threw them all in the ring together. Four contenders We brought these rivals together on a particularly wet December 15th. Raining? February 9, 2012
2011 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution: No Half Measures!3.5/5Test DrivesWho can resist a car that offers top-notch performances while turning heads and sparking envy? More often than not, vehicles with this kind of charisma are astronomically priced – but not this time! The Mitsubishi Lancer can be yours for just over $40,000. It’s been available on the Canadian market …June 22, 2011
Kia Sportage vs. Mitsubishi RVR: Two 2011 newbies go head to headComparative TestsThe popular compact SUV niche welcomes two new friends: the fully revamped Kia Sportage and the Mitsubishi RVR, a shorter version of the Outlander. Since both vehicles are new, I thought it made sense to compare them, even though they’re quite different from one another. Specifically, my test drives involved …June 1, 2011
2011 Mitsubishi RVR: Good vehicle, questionable strategy4.0/5Test DrivesThe first time I saw the RVR was at the 2010 New York Auto Show. As I approached the Mitsubishi stand, I noticed what looked to be a small Outlander. In fact, it was nearly identical to the Outlander, except for some differences, such as size and certain aspects of …May 19, 2011
2011 Mitsubishi RVR: Wrong Target Market?First DrivesLunenburg, Nova Scotia. Mea culpa: At first glance of the new Mitsubishi RVR, I thought I was looking at a Toyota Matrix. But no, it was the compact Recreational Vehicle Runner, which Mitsubishi is pitching against the Hyundai Tucson, Kia Sportage and Nissan Juke. The surprising fact here is that …December 23, 2010
No Apologies Needed: The Unforgiving 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution4.5/5Test DrivesWhen it comes to going fast, there’s always a few ways to do it. Obviously, European exotica is usually capable of stupendous velocity, but they often temper that ability with equally stupendous luxury and a price tag to match. Americans offer speed in abundance with an amazing ability to build …May 16, 2010
Junk in the Trunk: The 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback3.0/5Test DrivesWhen it comes to car manufacturers, there is one thing that seems to indicate the beginning of the end: the production of a ridiculous amount of vehicles. Take, for example, Toyota. Brought to the United States with a tiny vehicle lineup spanning just one or two models, the Japanese giant …May 9, 2010