Eggy

Japanese site

http://www.mitsubishi-motors.co.jp/outlander/index.html

SandSanta

The problem with MMNA is that the base Lancer and the Gallant look and drive pretty blandly.

There's also no gap car between the Lancer Evo and the Ralliart (which imo, is a pathetic attempt at a NA sport sedan).

Arithmetic

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I agree, partially. I have met Mr. Gilligan in person and he is a very laid back guy, but talking to him it was evident he wanted to give mitsubishi a more american feel. With that said, Im glad the japanese are running the show, but I would be more happy if they took this show into overdrive, time is not the best idea for mitsubishi, they need to act soon.

If im not mistaken, the galant is mitsubishi popular seller, yes hard to think but it is true. As of right now it sale more than any other mitsubishi on the US market. I also believe it is ugly, but I guess consumer think otherwise. Allthough it will never sale in quanities as the accord, altima or camry I would suggest MMNA do not redesign it yet because it's a considerable hit. If mitsubishi is going to redesign the galant, I would wait to see how the consumers react to the new redesign altima (coming summer - fall). The new camry is out and is a big hit already and im not sure of a facelift or redesign accord is in the works anytime soon.
Mitsubishi Motor North America 2007 Outlander Flash Site
Not so. What are you comparing it to, your evo? Of course it will drive blandly. Compare to its competition, IE: Civic, Sentra, Corolla it drives equally if not better, it just those cars have name sake, something mitsubishi is trying to work on and the same thing goes for the galant.

As for the gap between the ralliart and evo, how is it pathetic? Stop looking at it from a Evo point of view. The ralliart in its segment does a damn fine job, better than anybody has expected. Anyways, there is a middle car, it's called the Evo RS or if that is not your style, its called the eclipse. If that still is not your cup of tea, than wait till 2007 as it will be turbo.

bahamut

Using the fear of Toyo, Nissan/Renault wants a technology sharing venture, but GM brass nixed the deal, fearing losing more ground against the competition.

Toyo will not buy GM, too much hassle w/ the UAW . . . who wants that headache? Also, GM's liability + pension is too high to absorb.

BTW: Toyo + Honda made a gentlemen agreement amongst themselves that they will NEVER want to sell enough cars in America to an even 50/50 split. They fear Anti-Japanese sentiments amongst the masses. So, Toyo increased their prices on their car to cool off their sales to no avail. Look at NASCAR - they're are some resistance to them even stepping up to the big boys.


BTW: WSJ stated by the end of the year Toyo will surpass GM in overall sales in the world. If GM isn't the Titanic, I don't know what is . . . the shareholders MUST revolt against CEO Wagoner, now!!!!