Mitsubishi will unveil the North American version of its i-MiEV electric car that the company will begin selling in the United States next year. The car will be shown at the Los Angeles auto show on Nov. 17.
The North American version of the i-MiEV features an enhanced, enlarged body structure with plenty of space for four adults and meets the expectations of U.S. consumers. The new car also features all-new front and rear bumpers. Airbags that detect passengers and control deployment force, Tire Pressure Monitoring System and Active Stability Control also add to the safety of the passengers.
The car itself is 285mm (11.2-in.) longer at 3,680mm, it’s wider by 110mm (4.3-in.) at 1,585mm and also higher by 5mm for a total of 1,615mm. The front and rear track are also a total of 110mm (4.3-in.) wider. To a give a sense of perspective that’s roughly three feet longer than a Smart fortwo and about a foot shorter than the Honda Fit.
The i-MiEV features a 63-horsepower electric motor and a 330-volt lithium-ion battery system. The car has a mid-engine design, with the power driving the rear wheels. Overall, electric range should come in at 80 to 100 miles per charge. For additional information on the i-MiEV’s content and how it drives, check out our reviews and video below.
In addition, the North American-spec i-MiEV’s front and rear bumpers are all-new. Airbags that detect passengers and control deployment force, Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS), and Active Stability Control (ASC) are all standard
Source: Mitsubishi
Press Release
Mitsubishi Motors' North American Version of i-MiEV to Make World Premiere at the LA AUTO SHOW
Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) will host the world premiere of the North American version of its i-MiEV new-generation electric vehicle at the Los Angeles Auto Show (LAAS) held at the Los Angeles Convention Center from Wednesday, November 17 to Sunday November 28 (open to the general public from Friday, November 19). In addition, the Outlander Sport compact CUV (RVR in Japan, ASX in Europe), which is to go on sale in the North American market from the end of this year as well as other core vehicles for the North American market are planned for display at the LAAS.
The North American version of the i-MiEV, in comparison to the Japanese- and European-spec i-MiEVs, features an enhanced, enlarged body structure to secure plenty of space for four adults and better meet the expectations of U.S. consumers. In addition, the North American-spec i-MiEV's front and rear bumpers are all-new. Airbags that detect passengers and control deployment force, Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS), and Active Stability Control (ASC) are all standard equipment.
Also, with the Outlander Sport's mating of a 2.0-liter MIVEC*1 engine to an INVECS*2III-CVT Sportronic (six-speed sport-mode CVT) transmission (five-speed manual transmission also available on some trim levels), the Outlander Sport provides superior fuel efficiency and low emissions in a compact CUV package that can seat five.
- North American Version i-MiEV Main Specifications (numbers in [ ] denote difference with Japanese model)
Length : 3,680mm [+285mm]
Width : 1,585mm [+110mm]
Height : 1,615mm [+5mm]
Tread (front/rear) : 1,420mm/1,380mm [+110mm/+110mm]
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