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  1. RafRaf
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    March 2nd, 2006 11:38 AM #1
    http://auto.msn.com.tw/autonews/indn...sp?newsid=3766

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    revolutionary...
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    March 2nd, 2006 11:40 AM #2
    hip...
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    March 2nd, 2006 11:41 AM #3
    parang smart car and atoz in one.
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    March 2nd, 2006 12:31 PM #4
    Mitsubishi’s answer to the Smart ForFour, the i — based on its i-concept shown at the Tokyo motor show — went on sale in Japan this week. Powered by a 1.0-liter Briggs and Stratton MIVEC three-cylinder, 12-valve DOHC turbocharged-intercooled mill — mounted in a rear-midship layout — the econopod is offered in 2WD and 4WD models. Mitsubishi touts the tiny car’s space-maximizing layout and impact safety as selling points against the keicar competition. Prices start at the equivalent of around $11,000.

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    March 2nd, 2006 12:55 PM #5
    the i is Mitsu's version of the Smart. Its the result of their ex-partnership with daimler-chrysler. should be good.
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    March 2nd, 2006 01:03 PM #6
    nice...

    imagine having one to use around the metro during weekdays... and a pajero during weekends.
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    March 2nd, 2006 01:03 PM #7
    From carbodydesign.com:

    With the 'i' concept, Mitsubishi proposes its vision for an "innovative new-age minicar". The most original solution is the rear-midship layout, which brings benefits in terms of cabin roominess and enables an all-directional crashworthiness behaviour.

    Design

    The absence of the engine at the front allows the purposeful cab-forward stance and also allows the wheels to be placed further forward.
    The one-motion silhouette appears to cocoon its occupants, while the large diameter wheels and tires and the 2550mm super-long wheelbase combine to project a sense of movement.

    Inside the 'i', extra cabin room is brought by the rear-midship layout; the large windshield and forward sloping beltline create a space that is airy and open.
    The smooth surface, and low-line dashboard appears to hover and adds to the airiness of the cockpit while the use of accent colors in the rounded seats injects a pleasant tautness to the cabin.

    Engine and Safety

    Mitsubishi 'i' is powered by a brand new 3-cylinder intercooler-turbocharged MIVEC engine that delivers 47 kW (64 HP) of power. The use of a silent camshaft drive chain and increased engine rigidity has reduced noise and vibration levels.

    For what concerns safety, the rear-midship layout locates the engine towards the rear of the body, thus providing a sizeable front crushable zone that reconciles the conflicting requirements of good crashworthiness and a comfortably generous interior length.


    Mitsubishi 'i' Concept - Technical Specifications

    Overall length (mm) 3395
    Overall width (mm) 1475
    Overall height (mm) 1600
    Wheelbase (mm) 2550
    Track: F/R (mm) 1310 / 1270
    Seating capacity 4
    Engine New 3-cyl. DOHC MIVEC intercooler-turbocharger
    Max. output [kW (PS)] 47 (64)
    Tires Front 145 / 65R15
    Rear 175 / 55R15
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    March 3rd, 2006 01:05 AM #8
    wow...i like! pwedeng pang-city drives. :D
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