Mitsubishi to offer CVT for first time in U.S.
Mitsubishi to offer CVT for first time in U.S.
Courtesy of the autoblog.com
If this news is correct, looks like the new lancer will debut March 2007.
The next Mitsubishi Lancer will be the first vehicle from the company to be offered with a continuously variable transmission when it goes on sale next March. The CVT will be paired with a 2.4L version of the World Engine that Mitsubishi helped develop in conjunction with Hyundai and Daimler Chrysler.
AutoWeek reports that Mitsubishi is using the CVT as a relatively inexpensive way to increase fuel economy. The new tranny could improve the Lancer's fuel economy by up to 20 percent. The move will give the struggling Japanese automaker an attractive product in its portfolio for those seeking efficiency over performance.
Other notable items that AutoWeek mentioned include the fact that Mitsubishi isn't developing a hybrid because it would be just too expensive to develop. The company is, however, planning to offer a diesel in the U.S. by 2010 and is also working on creating flex-fuel engines capable of running E85.
AutoWeek reports that Mitsubishi is using the CVT as a relatively inexpensive way to increase fuel economy. The new tranny could improve the Lancer's fuel economy by up to 20 percent. The move will give the struggling Japanese automaker an attractive product in its portfolio for those seeking efficiency over performance.
Other notable items that AutoWeek mentioned include the fact that Mitsubishi isn't developing a hybrid because it would be just too expensive to develop. The company is, however, planning to offer a diesel in the U.S. by 2010 and is also working on creating flex-fuel engines capable of running E85.
interesting. I think developing E85 compatible engines is key since they are not making a hybrid. Just hope E85 becomes available everywhere, unlike diesel where you have to really look for it (or go to truck stops!).
Originally Posted by Eclipse2Lancer
interesting. I think developing E85 compatible engines is key since they are not making a hybrid. Just hope E85 becomes available everywhere, unlike diesel where you have to really look for it (or go to truck stops!).
I would just hope that they don't offer the CVT on the Ralliart edition, wouldn't hold up well to modding. CVTs tend to not be able to handle a lot of power before breaking.
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You're right about red lancers otter. White or graphite look the best. And I'm not just saying that because I own a white RA.
But anyway, that blurb is kind of vague. What's going to change about the RA's engine and body style?
But anyway, that blurb is kind of vague. What's going to change about the RA's engine and body style?
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Originally Posted by wakeupanddrive
You're right about red lancers otter. White or graphite look the best. And I'm not just saying that because I own a white RA.
But anyway, that blurb is kind of vague. What's going to change about the RA's engine and body style?
But anyway, that blurb is kind of vague. What's going to change about the RA's engine and body style?
