July 2, 2004 -- Cypress, Calif. -- Mitsubishi Motors North America today announced the addition of a five-year/60,000 mile "bumper-to-bumper" new vehicle limited warranty that provides the company with an industry-leading offer for its customers - the "best-backed car" 10-year/100,000 mile limited powertrain warranty, three-year/45,000 mile free maintenance policy and five-year/60,000 mile "bumper-to-bumper" limited warranty. The new warranty announcement, made as the company launches its "Best-Backed Cars in the World" summer sales event, applies to new Mitsubishi Motors model year 2004 vehicles purchased or leased in the United States starting July 1, 2004.

"We now have the best-backed products in the industry," said Ian Beavis, senior vice president, product planning, marketing and public relations. "You won't find another competitor so confident in its products and quality that it can offer this peace-of-mind package to customers."

The newly added five-year/60,000 mile "bumper-to-bumper" new vehicle limited warranty covers major vehicle systems, which include defects in materials and workmanship.

This "bumper-to-bumper" limited warranty is in addition to the 10-year/100,000 mile limited powertrain warranty announced in January 2004 on all new Mitsubishi Motors vehicles. The 10-year/100,000 mile limited powertrain warranty covers the repair or replacement of covered powertrain components - from engine to transfer case. The three-year/45,000 free maintenance policy is a "no worries" plan that includes recommended maintenance service, such as oil and filter changes as well as tire rotation. This free maintenance program previously applied to only select models, but now has been expanded to include all models sold in July and August 2004.

"This unprecedented backing of our products speaks to our long-term commitment to our customers," Beavis said. "It also is reflective of the tremendous strides Mitsubishi Motors has made in vehicle quality improvements, including those vehicles supplied from our U.S. manufacturing facility. This has allowed us to confidently stand behind the products we sell today, as well as those we'll be selling well into the future."

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc., (MMNA) is responsible for all manufacturing, finance, sales, marketing, research and development operations of the Mitsubishi Motors Corporation in the United States, Canada, Mexico and Puerto Rico. Mitsubishi Motors sells coupes, convertibles, sedans and sport utility vehicles through a network of nearly 750 dealers throughout North America. For more information, contact the Mitsubishi Motors News Bureau at (888) 560-6672 or visit media.mitsubishicars.com.