Automotive Trends

A day after Mitsubishi recalled close to 500,000 cars in Australia, they are about to recall 27,000 vehicles in New Zealand . This comes just a day after Toyota recalled over 35,000 vehicles in New Zealand over faulty fuel systems and airbags , part of a global recall of 3.37 million cars. While the Mitsubishi recall has not yet been registered on the NZ Transport Agency's Vehicle Safety database, Mitsubishi NZ spokesman Daniel Cook confirmed the plan and said there was a potential risk that could affect a vehicle's headlights or indicators. "For us here, the issue is a lighting switch connector terminal that can oxidise, basically. "And if that oxidises, the lighting switch could fail or the lights may turn off or may not turn on or something to that effect." The 27,000 vehicles set to be recalled include those from the Lancer , Outlander , Pajero , Triton and iMiEV ranges. The vehicle age range is between 2007 and 2015 , but they will vary a bit ...

The new Mitsubishi Outlander launches this month – fully equipped to reclaim its throne as New Zealand’s favourite SUV, and make drivers feel like kings and queens of the road. Daniel Cook, Mitsubishi Motors NZ head of sales and marketing strategy, says that with seven seats as standard across the range, the new Outlander is already a step ahead of other pretenders to the crown. “Outlander spent several years as the best-selling SUV in New Zealand; it set a standard at an exceptional level of value that led to other brands raising their game,” said Mr Cook. “We have embraced the challenge from our competitors and are confident that our new model Outlander has what it takes to be Kiwis’ No.1 once again.”   Seven models strong, the spec starts high and gets better from there. Seven seats , 18-inch alloys and smartphone display audio (SDA) are standard from the 2WD LS through to the 4WD VRX. Even the spare wheel is a full-sized alloy – fitted under the rear of the vehicle ...

Mitsubishi has given its stylish crossover SUV a sophisticated facelift, with a dynamic shield front design that brings it in line with the rest of the brand’s SUV family – and if that’s not attractive enough, drivers can get in on the action for the special introductory price of $29,990 + ORC*. Following hot on the heels of the new Outlander and seven-seat Pajero Sport, four updated ASX models will be an exciting addition to Mitsubishi’s new-look line-up, says head of sales and marketing strategy Daniel Cook. “The new ASX exudes a street-smart attitude, delivering style and performance at exceptional value,” says Mr Cook. “It certainly looks the part and is packed with innovative technology for smarter, safer driving. As a compact and comfortable crossover, ASX broadens driver appeal across our range and we believe it will win over plenty of new fans.” Available as a 2WD petrol or 4WD diesel, with XLS or VRX spec, 2017 ASX makes its biggest impact up front, where sophisticat...