2012 Mitsubishi i-MiEV US Version

The main reason is deleted from the Mitsubishi Eclipse, Endeavor and Galant models in its range in the United States is to focus on the development of zero emission vehicles like the Mitsubishi i (also known as i-MiEV in Europe). The Japanese automaker announced the New York Auto Show that the plug-in EV will arrive in showrooms in the United States in November 2011, priced from $ 20,490 (€ 14,100) for the standard model and $ ES 22 490 for the version is better equipped, including government subsidies.

Get $ 7,500 (€ 5160) of the federal tax on Mitsubishi's most affordable vehicles 100% by mass production of electric propulsion on the market in North America. At $ 20.490, I am almost $ 5,000 cheaper than Nissan Leaf ($ 25,280), although the latter is a compact model, while the Mitsubishi i is a sub-compact.

2012 Mitsubishi iMiEV VersionPowered U.S. technology from Mitsubishi MiEV, rear-wheel drive to tow motor 66 horsepower synchronous, a 330V lithium ion battery that can store up to 16 kWh and a single fixed gear. The electric motor provides a maximum torque of 145 lb.-ft. (196 Nm) and allows a top speed of 80 mph (129 kmh).

2012 Mitsubishi iMiEV U.S. version car has a range of 85 miles (137 km) on a full charge. A full charge takes 6 hours on a level 2 home 240V/15A EVSE Eaton tax and 22.5 hours on a standard electrical outlet. However, batteries can be recharged to 80 percent capacity in 30 minutes at a public station recharges quickly. The batteries have a 8-year/100, 000 mile warranty.

Standard equipment includes electronic climate control system and heating the cab, electric windows and mirrors, 4-speaker system with 100-watt audio system and remote system MiEV, which allows the battery is charged via a timer and before ' activation of air conditioning or heating.

2012 Mitsubishi i iMiEV U.S. the version that will arrive in dealerships in the United States in November 2011 in California, Oregon, Washington and Hawaii. U.S. market launch is taking place in March 2012, with availability expected nationally in December 2012.