Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Unveils 2009 Montero Sport 4×4

Mitsubishi Motors Philippines unveils officially the 2009 Montero Sport 4×4 as an additional model to reinforce its current SUV line up. Mitsubishi’s strong heritage in sports utility vehicles (SUVs) plus the experience it learns from the grueling Dakar rallies are testimonies that the Montero Sport is one remarkable SUV.

The Montero Sport’s urban styling is a sharp departure from the boxy styling of conventional 4×4s. Its muscular presence and high-ground clearance projects an image of rugged durability, yet the sleek profile hints at its passenger-car like performance. Though large in dimensions, it still offers nimble handling and parking maneuverability. Read more

MMPC Pursues Plan to Export RP-Assembled MPV to ASEAN

Mitsubishi Motor Philippines Corp. (MMPC) has not given up on its plan to export a locally assembled multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) for the ASEAN market as it sees an opportunity in the production of diesel-fed Fuzion, the planned entry level model, in light of the high fuel prices.

MMPC senior vice president Melchor Dizon told reporters the plan to transform the Philippines as a production for an Asian Utility Vehicle has remained under serious study.

“MMPC’s objective is to be an exporter, that remains to be our aspirational objective,” Dizon said. Read more