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With very few new products and entirely deprived from development, Japanese carmaker Mitsubishi Motors, now affiliated with the Nissan Renault group, is currently playing catch-up with its extremely aggressive competition. The Outlander, an SUV that sits between the compact and midsize category and currently being outranked by the Honda CR-V …

This week, we’ll be on the Pacific coast, in British Columbia, to get behind the wheel of the first compact plug-in hybrid SUV on our market—the 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV ! Mitsubishi’s Comeback If you find the Japanese carmaker has been lagging behind lately in terms of new products, that’s …

At death’s door only a few years ago (although cynics would say it’s been more like decades), the Mitsubishi brand seems to be trying to rise from the ashes. The fact that it was purchased by the Renault-Nissan group has improved its future prospects tremendously. While fans still haven’t gotten …

The arrival of the Chevrolet Bolt EV is a milestone in the world of fully electric vehicles. It’s relatively affordable, it looks like a normal car and it offers a driving range that’s close to what we’d get in a gasoline-powered subcompact. This will be the benchmark on which all …

The minicar segment is as small as the cars that populate it, yet Mitsubishi likely figured it was on to something when it introduced the Mirage hatchback on the Canadian market. At the time, it was to compete with the Chevrolet Spark, the Fiat 500 and the smart fortwo. No …

It’s easy to fall in love with a subcompact SUV, because they’re fuel efficient, they’re fairly roomy and most of them offer peace of mind with an all-wheel drivetrain to confront our harsh winters. More and more Canadians are choosing these urban trucklets, and the segment should continue to grow …

The 2015 Mitsubishi RVR is the perfect demonstration of the effects of the incredible depth available to buyers shopping for a compact crossover. An explosion of options aimed at young families seeking extra cargo space, rural dwellers coping with treacherous winter snowfalls, and individuals whose lifestyles simply can't be compressed …

After a series of economic trials and tribulations, Mitsubishi’s sales are finally on the upswing. In 2014, the Japanese automaker sold 22,704 vehicles in Canada, which represents a 7.3% increase over the year before. And Mitsubishi is optimistic about 2015 for two reasons: sales figures for the first few months …

In 2014, the Outlander got its first serious update since 2010. The body was totally redesigned and they added a 2.4-litre four-cylinder engine to the 3.0-litre V6 already on offer. The vehicle’s technical sophistication was stepped up and its safety systems were enhanced. And the new generation finally offered a …

When the current Outlander was unveiled in 2014, nobody could deny that its ride, all-wheel drive system and engines were on par with the category standard. But what a nose! Unfortunately, its front grille proved controversial and turned off potential buyers. Instead of talking about the vehicle’s attributes, people just …