. Mitsubishi Motors to Reveal the 2007 Eclipse
Spyder and Concept-CT MIEV at the 2006 NAIAS
2007 Eclipse Spyder
CYPRESS, Calif. - Mitsubishi
Motors North America (MMNA) will push the limits again with the world
reveals of two more vehicles that thrill -- the 2007 Eclipse Spyder and
the Concept-CT MIEV -- at the upcoming 2006 North American International
Auto Show (NAIAS) in January. The company is building its strongest
product portfolio in history, launching six new vehicles in less than
three years, including the all-new 2006 Eclipse, Raider mid-size pickup
truck, and now the '07 Eclipse Spyder.
"The Eclipse Spyder and
the breakthrough Concept-CT continue the excitement of the brand and
demonstrate new design directions and potential future technologies,"
said MMNA President and CEO Rich Gilligan. "We are rebuilding our
brand with products that consistently reinforce our commitment to being
driven to thrill."
2007 Eclipse Spyder
Based on the widely acclaimed
2006 Eclipse coupe, the '07 Spyder will provide drop-top fun combined with
head-turning design. Luxurious enhancements will place the affordable 2 +
2 convertible in an attainable exotic position. Both GS and GT trim lines
will be available, each with a powerful MIVEC engine and 650-watt Rockford
Fosgate Premium Audio system -- along with a few other surprise features
usually reserved for high-priced convertibles and cabriolets.
Concept-CT
Photos: MMC
The world reveal of the
innovative Concept-CT MIEV will showcase a forward-thinking design study
in B-segment packaging. The concept's inspiration was to create a
"city-technology" model -- a desirable small car optimized for
today's needs. Designed at the Mitsubishi Motors design center in Cypress,
Calif., the Concept-CT will feature a hybrid powertrain -- incorporating a
representative gasoline engine with Mitsubishi In-wheel motor Electronic
Vehicle (MIEV) technology, a function recently shown at the Tokyo Motor
Show, whereby the wheels are driven by four outer-rotor, in-wheel electric
motors. Combining environmental technology and exciting design
characteristics along with the all-wheel-drive MIEV system, the concept
provides a glimpse into the future of next-generation hybrid powertrain
vehicles. The "in-wheel motor" component systems, with
accompanying graphics and video, will be displayed at the Mitsubishi NAIAS
exhibit.