2008 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X |
Back in the day I owned a couple of Mitsubishi vehicles. One was a Mighty Max pickup truck. It was an extremely cheap vehicle, and I'm not talking about just the price. The good thing about the truck was I had no misgivings about throwing whatever kind of crap in the bed because nothing could have made that truck look worse.
The second Mitsubishi I owned was an old Montero. Even though it was pretty Spartan inside, that truck was fun to drive and was great at off-roading. I still kick myself for selling it, but I had my reasons when I did.
Just as I have mixed emotions about my two Mitsubishi vehicles, I have mixed emotions about the company. Some of the products are amazing and exciting, like the Evolution or the Pajero (it was called the Montero here, and yes it's still very much available in other parts of the world). But Mitsubishi lately has been producing some pretty crappy vehicles. The quality isn't bad, despite the overall impression Americans have of the brand's quality, but the vehicles are just so odd I don't know what to make of them. For example the Outlander is a vehicle I just can't quite categorize, and not in a good way. I know some of the most revolutionary vehicles have been hard to categorize at first, but Mitsubishi lately hasn't been putting out revolutionary vehicles.
This is the kind of fun you have in a Mitsubishi Evolution |
Of course I'm also excited that Mitsubishi is saying it wants to also produce a replacement for the Evolution. My mind could go crazy thinking about what the company could churn out as a replacement (likely a hybrid high-performance vehicle, given the racing tech we've seen from Mitsubishi lately). But it doesn't matter if the company can't stay profitable. Large SUVs are profitable, as long as Mitsubishi plays its cards right.
Hi,
ReplyDeleteNice Post. Just curious, are you the same Steven Symes who posted these specs for the Mighty Max?
http://automatictransmissionfrontpump.automotiverepairsmanual.com/mitsubishi-mighty-max-specs/
Thanks,
Jon
Hi Jonathan, that was a piece I wrote years ago and barely even remember. But yes, that was something I wrote.
DeleteNice! By chance, do you remember where you got the data for the Wheelbase/Axle Track? Was it found in a manual or was it something that you measured yourself? I'm looking for some official verification and haven't had any luck finding it in the Chilton's Mitsubishi guide or the Owner's Manual. Any guidance would be much appreciated. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteI don't remember exactly where I got it, but generally I pull specs from the manufacturer or I use an authoritative source like Car and Driver. By the time I wrote the article I no longer had my MM.
DeleteThanks again for your help!
ReplyDeleteCheers,
Jon
Not a problem!
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