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March 2nd, 2006 11:38 AM #1
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March 2nd, 2006 12:31 PM #4Mitsubishi’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 #5the 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 #6nice...
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 #7From 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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