Mitsubishi Motors Announces Names of Two Models Due for Japanese Domestic Market Release this Fall

"GALANT FORTIS" sedan & "LANCER EVOLUTION X" high-performance 4WD sedan

Tokyo, 26 April, 2007 — Mitsubishi Motors Corporation has announced the names of two new models. The U.S.-market Lancer will be renamed "GALANT FORTIS" for the Japan domestic market. Also, Mitsubishi's rally-inspired, high-performance 4WD sedan will carry the name "LANCER EVOLUTION X".

The development concept for the new Mitsubishi Galant Fortis(1) calls for a "new-generation global sedan with world-class levels of safety, environmental performance and comfort". Distinguishing features include: a high-rigidity platform that delivers excellent crashworthiness; a new 2-liter engine with aluminum cylinder block that delivers high power output and returns excellent fuel efficiency; exterior styling that imparts a broad stance and sporty lines; and a spacious, well-appointed cabin.

The development concept for the all-new Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X2 specifies a "new-generation high-performance 4WD global sedan that allows all levels of driver to enjoy the car's speed and handling with ease and in safety".

The new model features Mitsubishi's S-AWC3 traction and handling system, that integrates the control of drive torque and braking management with the four-wheel drive system to help realize highly responsive and intuitive handling in addition to outstanding vehicle attitude stability.

Other examples of Mitsubishi Motors' latest automotive technology to be featured in the new model include a new lightweight and high-performance 2.0-liter turbocharged MIVEC4 engine with aluminum cylinder block and a 6-speed automated manual transmission that contributes to exceptional performance with improved fuel economy.



The performance-driven design makes the car's extreme potential clear, while cockpit design focuses the driver's attention on operating his machine.

1 Latin for strong, steadfast, courageous.
2 "X" ("Ten") stands for the tenth iteration of the Lancer Evolution released on the Japan domestic market. (In other markets the car will be called "LANCER EVOLUTION".)
3 Super All Wheel Control
4 Mitsubishi Innovative Valve timing and lift Electronic Control System: Mitsubishi Motors variable valve system

Source: Mitsubishi Motors Corporation

Mitsubishi Motors Releases Exterior Image of Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution

Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution

Cypress, California -- Mitsubishi Motors in Japan revealed an exterior image of the production version of the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution high performance sedan. The image, released in conjunction with a financial results announcement, reveals the subtle exterior details of the forthcoming production model, whose styling direction was first suggested with Mitsubishi Concept X (2005 Tokyo Motor Show) and later reinforced with Mitsubishi Prototype X (2007 NAIAS).

The soon-to-market Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution represents the zenith of the Lancer badge's performance development; a rally racing story that began over 30 years ago in the deserts of the Safari Rally, later saw dominance on the WRC stage in the 1990's, and now combines the lessons from competition with high technology to bring an enthusiasts' hero to the streets.

The development concept for the all-new Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution¹ specifies a "next-generation high-performance 4WD global sedan that allows all levels of driver to enjoy the car's speed and handling with ease and in safety". The new model features Mitsubishi's S-AWC² traction and handling system. This advanced all-wheel-drive system integrates a superior level of drive torque distribution and braking management, making this the best handling Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution vehicle of the series. This technology when mated to the new, more rigid Lancer platform results in a Lancer Evolution that is highly responsive, offering intuitive handling and a greater degree of control in addition to outstanding vehicle attitude stability. Other examples of Mitsubishi Motors' latest automotive technology to be featured in the new model include a new lightweight, high-performance 2.0-liter turbocharged MIVEC3 engine with aluminum cylinder block and a 6-speed automated manual transmission that contributes to vehicle's exceptional performance while offering improved fuel economy.

Expect the all-new Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution sedan will go on sale in North America in the first quarter of 2008.

1. Vehicle to still be referred to as Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X in Japanese domestic market
2. Super All Wheel Control
3. Mitsubishi Innovative Valve timing and lift Electronic Control System: Mitsubishi Motors variable valve system


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Source: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc

Mitsubishi Motors Announces Production, Sales and Exports for March 2007, Fiscal Year 2006

Tokyo, April 24, 2007 — Mitsubishi Motors Corporation today announced global production, as well as domestic sales and export results, both for March 2007 and fiscal year 2006.

March 2007

Total global production came in at 140,584 units, 5.4 percent increase from the year ago period. Japanese production increased 6.3 percent year-on-year to 86,240 units, making the sixth consecutive months of year-on-year production volume increases. Overseas production increased for the first time in sixteen months by 4.0 percent year-on-year to 54,344 units.

Total vehicle sales in Japan reached 38,451 units, 79.1 percent of the March 2006 total. Registered vehicle sales declined to 13,941 units, or 95.1 percent of the year ago figure due to slower sales of Outlander and the Colt series. Minicar sales came in at 24,510 units, 72.2 percent year-on-year. Total sales for passenger cars were 30,383 units, 84.4 percent of March 2006 level, and commercial vehicle sales were 8,068 units, 64.0 percent of the same period last year.

Overseas production for the month totaled 54,344 units, 104.0 percent of the year ago period figure. European production was 5,836 units, or 73.4 percent of last year's total. North American production came in at 8,135 units, a 96.2 percent year-on-year. Asian production totaled 36,391 units, a 8.2 percent increase from March 2006's levels due to increase in export of Triton (L200) pickups from Thailand.

Total exports from Japan were 59,816 units, 24.2 percent increase over the pervious period making the fifth consecutive months of year-on-year volume increases. Exports to Europe increased to 21,093 units, 118.2 percent of the same period last year. Exports to Asia were 4,239 units, 82.3 percent of March 2006 levels. Exports to North America came in at 13,515 units, 1676.8 percent increase from last year's figure due to favorable sales of Outlander and increased shipments of new Lancer.

Fiscal Year 2006 (April '06 - March '07)

In fiscal year 2006, global production totaled 1,315,789 units, 95.2 percent of the levels seen in fiscal year 2005. Japanese production came to 775,648 units, 9.9 percent increase year-on-year due to the production launch of Outlander for U.S., European and Chinese markets, strong sales of Lancer in Russia and other markets, global sales launch of new Pajero and Delica D:5 models in Japanese market.

Japanese vehicle sales in fiscal year 2006 reached 246,435 units, 3.8 percent decrease over the year ago period. Registered vehicle volume declined 11.1 percent year-on-year to 75,916 units, minicar sales were 170,519 units, 99.8 percent of levels seen last year. Passenger car volume slightly increased to 179,702 units, 101.1 percent of the total for the same period last year, meanwhile commercial vehicle volume declined to 66,733 units, down 14.9 percent over the comparable period last year.

Overseas production in the period dropped to 540,141, or 80.0 percent of the total for the pervious period. Production in Europe came in at 80,315 units, a 17.2 percent increase over the year ago total due to strong sales of the Colt CZC cabriolet model. Production in North America increased 4.6 percent year-on-year to 93,240. Even though the Asian production recovered in March 2007, total volume for FY06 was 324,974 units, a 30.9 percent decline from the same period last year due to economic recessions in countries such as Indonesia, Malaysia and Taiwan.

Exports from Japan totaled 443,535 units, a 16.8 percent increase over the total for fiscal year 2005, marking the second consecutive years of year-on-year gains. Exports to Europe increased to 147,207 units, up 9.6 percent year-on-year due to introduction of new Pajero and Outlander models, and continuous sales growth in Russia and Ukraine. Exports to North America rose to 70,036 units, 186.7 percent of the year ago total due to the contribution of new Outlander and new Lancer models. Finally, exports to Asia totaled 31,464 units, 83.6 percent of the previous period total.

Source: Mitsubishi Motors Corporation

Mitsubishi Motors Thailand Uses Intelligent Communications from Avaya to Maintain Its Competitive Edge

Avaya Communication Manager 4.0 IP telephony software delivers critical business continuity features

As a leading operator of assembly plants for passenger cars and pickup trucks, Mitsubishi Motors (Thailand) Co. Ltd., places a premium on seamless, uninterrupted access to its communications network in order to keep its operations running smoothly.

With more than 45 years of operation in Thailand, the company currently has over 4,000 employees, and 142 showrooms and service centers nationwide. Focusing on world-class production technology, Mitsubishi Motors Thailand has exported more than 900,000 vehicles to 140 countries around the globe.

"In our incredibly competitive business, seconds lost in communications costs us money and can even erode our competitive edge," said Padung Tangmeesang, corporate general manager -- Office of Information Technology, Mitsubishi Motors Thailand.

As a result, the company has chosen to implement new IP telephony software with rigorous business continuity capabilities developed by Avaya Inc. (NYSE: AV) , a leading global provider of business communications applications, software and services.

Introduced in early March during VoiceCon Spring 2007, Avaya Communication Manager 4.0 software addresses the need for secure, highly available communications. If there is a Wide Area Network service interruption, new Dial Plan Transparency features enable users to keep all their dialing capabilities until WAN connectivity is restored.

Mitsubishi Motors Thailand is an early adopter of Avaya Communication Manager 4.0 software. For its communications infrastructure, the company uses an Avaya S8500 Media Server with Avaya G650 Media Gateways that distribute the capabilities of the new software to the administrative and manufacturing teams based at its main campus. A remote location is linked to the network by an Avaya G700 Media Gateway with a survivable Avaya S8300 Media Server -- allowing employees to continue to make and receive calls if connectivity to the company network is lost. To access the many productivity-enhancing features of Communications Manager software, employees of Mitsubishi Motors Thailand use Avaya 4200 and 4600 Series IP phones.

"We are depending on the new Avaya software to keep our operations running smoothly," Padung said. "Since we've had Avaya Communication Manager 4.0 software, any network interruptions, particularly in our WAN, are transparent to our users. Now, they can continue to dial the same numbers across all our offices, even during a network interruption."

About Avaya

Avaya delivers Intelligent Communications solutions that help companies transform their businesses to achieve marketplace advantage. More than 1 million businesses worldwide, including more than 90 percent of the FORTUNE 500(R), use Avaya solutions for IP Telephony, Unified Communications, Contact Centers and Communications-Enabled Business Processes. Avaya Global Services provides comprehensive service and support for companies, small to large.

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Source: Avaya

Mitsubishi Reports 22 Percent U.S. Sales Increase in March 2007

CYPRESS, Calif., April 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc., (MMNA) today reported March sales of 12,536 units, up 22.3% from last March's total of 10,250.* Year-to-date, Mitsubishi sales are up 23.2%, compared to the January-March period in 2006.

"Customers are responding to the distinctive styling of our products and the great value that they provide," said MMNA CEO Hiroshi Harunari. "We are building on the momentum provided by the launch of our all-new Mitsubishi Outlander crossover SUV. And in March, we started to see the effects of the roll-out of our all-new fuel-efficient Mitsubishi Lancer sedan. We are looking forward to a tremendous full month of sales for this vehicle in April."

Mitsubishi Lancer sales for the month were 1,895, up 40.2% compared to last March.

Other March sales highlights:

- Mitsubishi Outlander closed at 2,364 units up 20.9% from last month's volume and up 146.3% from last year's volume. It was the best month for Mitsubishi Outlander in more than three years.
- Mitsubishi Eclipse was the volume leader at 2,613, up 5.1% from last year's volume.
- Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder sales were 1,302, an increase of 283% compared to March 2006.
- Mitsubishi Endeavor sales were 1,384, up 7.3% from March 2006.


* -- the DSR increase for March was 17.9%, with 28 selling days in 2007, and 27 selling days in 2006.

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. Mitsubishi Motors sells coupes, convertibles, sedans, sport utility vehicles, and light trucks through a network of approximately 520 dealers.

Source: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.