Mitsubishi
Motors to Reveal the 2007 Eclipse Spyder and Concept-CT MIEV at
the 2006 NAIAS
2007
Eclipse Spyder
CYPRESS, Calif. - Mitsubishi
Motors North America (MMNA) will push the limits again with the
world reveals of two more vehicles that thrill -- the 2007 Eclipse
Spyder and the Concept-CT MIEV -- at the upcoming 2006 North American
International Auto Show (NAIAS) in January. The company is building
its strongest product portfolio in history, launching six new vehicles
in less than three years, including the all-new 2006 Eclipse, Raider
mid-size pickup truck, and now the '07 Eclipse Spyder.
"The Eclipse Spyder
and the breakthrough Concept-CT continue the excitement of the brand
and demonstrate new design directions and potential future technologies,"
said MMNA President and CEO Rich Gilligan. "We are rebuilding our
brand with products that consistently reinforce our commitment to
being driven to thrill."
2007 Eclipse
Spyder
Based on the
widely acclaimed 2006 Eclipse coupe, the '07 Spyder will
provide drop-top fun combined with head-turning design.
Luxurious enhancements will place the affordable 2 + 2 convertible
in an attainable exotic position. Both GS and GT trim lines
will be available, each with a powerful MIVEC engine and
650-watt Rockford Fosgate Premium Audio system -- along
with a few other surprise features usually reserved for
high-priced convertibles and cabriolets.
Concept-CT
Photos: MMC
The world reveal of the innovative
Concept-CT MIEV will showcase a forward-thinking design study in B-segment
packaging. The concept's inspiration was to create a "city-technology" model
-- a desirable small car optimized for today's needs. Designed at the Mitsubishi
Motors design center in Cypress, Calif., the Concept-CT will feature a hybrid
powertrain -- incorporating a representative gasoline engine with Mitsubishi
In-wheel motor Electronic Vehicle (MIEV) technology, a function recently
shown at the Tokyo Motor Show, whereby the wheels are driven by four outer-rotor,
in-wheel electric motors. Combining environmental technology and exciting
design characteristics along with the all-wheel-drive MIEV system, the concept
provides a glimpse into the future of next-generation hybrid powertrain
vehicles. The "in-wheel motor" component systems, with accompanying graphics
and video, will be displayed at the Mitsubishi NAIAS exhibit.
