Mitsubishi Grandis
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| Mitsubishi Grandis | |
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| Manufacturer | Mitsubishi Motors China Motor Corporation |
| Also called | Mitsubishi Space Wagon |
| Production | 2003–present |
| Assembly | Okazaki, Aichi, Japan Laem Chabeng, Thailand Yang Mei, Taiwan |
| Predecessor | Mitsubishi Chariot |
| Class | Large MPV |
| Body style(s) | 5-door MPV |
| Layout | Front engine, FWD/4WD |
| Engine(s) | 4G69 2.4 L I4 MIVEC VW 2.0 L I4 DI-D |
| Transmission(s) | manual 4-speed semi-auto (petrol) 6-speed manual (diesel) |
| Wheelbase | 2830 mm (111.4 in) |
| Length | 4765 mm (187.6 in) |
| Width | 1795 mm (70.7 in) |
| Height | 1655 mm (65.2 in) |
| Curb weight | 1655 kg (3649 lb)–1725 kg (3803 lb) |
| Related | Mitsubishi Savrin |
| Designer | Olivier Boulay |
The Mitsubishi Grandis is a seven seat MPV built by Mitsubishi Motors to replace its Chariot/Space Wagon/Nimbus line. It was launched on May 14, 2003 and is sold in Japan, Asia, Europe, Oceania, Mexico, and South America.[1] Engines available are a 2.4 litre four cylinder and a Volkswagen-sourced 2.0 litre turbodiesel, badged DI-D rather than TDI as Volkswagen denotes it.
The exterior styling was based loosely on designer Olivier Boulay's earlier Mitsubishi Space Liner,[2] a monobox four-seat concept vehicle with centre-opening "suicide doors", first exhibited at the 35th Tokyo Motor Show in 2001.[3] It was the first all new vehicle featuring the company's new common "face", comprising a curved lower grille edge and a sharp crease rising up the leading edge of the bonnet from the prominent corporate badge.[4]
The Grandis was also the basis for the Mitsubishi FCV (Fuel Cell Vehicle) concept, powered by a fuel cell technology developed by then controlling shareholder DaimlerChrysler. DCX's "FC System" uses a fuel cell stack to replenish an array of NiMH batteries from 117 litres of compressed hydrogen storage.[5]
It won the "Best MPV" award at the 26th Bangkok International Motor Show in 2005.[6]
[edit] Annual production and sales
| Year | Production | Sales | |
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| 2003 | 28,821 | 23,834 | 3,574 |
| 2004 | 19,173 | 5,247 | 14,352 |
| 2005 | 29,466 | 4,490 | 24,507 |
| 2006 | 17,928 | 1,756 | 16,870 |
(source: Fact & Figures 2007, Mitsubishi Motors website)
[edit] References
- ^ "Mitsubishi Motors Releases New Grandis", Mitsubishi Motors Press Release, May 14, 2003
- ^ "Mitsubishi Grandis Review", Carpages.co.uk, March 27, 2005
- ^ ""New" Mitsubishi Motors Introduces Exciting Car Concepts At 35th Tokyo Motor Show", Mitsubishi Motors Press Release, October 17, 2001
- ^ "Mitsubishi designer's vision unveiled", MMNA press release, PR Newswire, January 9, 2002
- ^ "Mitsubishi Motors Builds Fuel-Cell Vehicle", Mitsubishi Motors press release, September 17, 2003
- ^ "Mitsubishi Grandis and Strada win Car of the Year Awards at Bangkok International Motor Show", Mitsubishi Motors Press Release, March 29, 2005
