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In 1962 there were Minica (Minicoy) - the first four-seater first compact class. Built on the chassis Mitsubishi
360 (1960 г.) Minica was equipped with a two-stroke engine with air-cooled 359 cc cylinder capacity, allowing it to be classified as the least taxed. Colt 600 - a larger and more comfortable family car (modern Solt positioned in a different class), which began production in 1962 In 1965, there is Mitsubishi Colt 800 - Japan's first car with a layout "fastback" ("fastback"). In 1969, Mitsubishi entered the market a higher class of cars. Colt Galant sedan was the progenitor of a family of high-quality and prestigious cars that have won numerous victories in rally competitions and have received many prizes "Car of the Year" for its high consumer properties. Among the distinctive features of the Galant was first Aerodynamic "wedge" shape of the body to create additional downforce and engine series Saturn c overhead camshaft and aluminum cylinder head. Thus Galant, 1969, embodied the best contemporary design and technology of its time, was the progenitor of a whole segment of the automotive market in Japan.
In 1963 a new series of small poyavlyayutesya bus Mitsubishi Rosa and the family of light truck Canter. By the end of the 60s Mitsubishi a reputation of high quality car manufacturer with the widest range of the model, which is actively developing and implementing the latest technologies and developments in the automotive industry. In 1970, the automobile division Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd. becomes independent and takes the name Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC). In 1972, the Galant 16GLS wins the overall classification seventh Rally of Southern Cross (Southern Cross). The following year, in the same competition wins Lancer 1600GSR (by the way a few months later began mass production of cars of family Lancer). At the end of desyateletiya Motor Fan magazine awards the car Mitsubishi Colt 1400 GLX title "Car of the Year" in Japan, and the magazine Pickup, Van & 4WD Mitsubhshi L200 awarded the title of "USA's Pickup of the Year".
From 1983 cars "Mitsubishi" equipped with electronic suspension system. In 1982 released "Mitsubishi Pajero-» (Pajero), popular urban SUV, and in 2000 the European market started its five-door version. Pajero has received many awards in many countries. In 1986, the Pajero SUV was named the year in the United Kingdom (UK's What Car). Minivan Mitsubishi Space Runner / RVR was introduced in 1983. In May 1991, a new generation. In autumn 1991 the car shown in Europe under the name Space Runner. In 1984 Mitsubishi Galant wins prize in Germany "Das Goldene Lenkrad" (Golden Steering Wheel). This prestigious award honored the same popular in Europe and Russia avmobili Mitsubishi Colt and Lancer. In 1989 in Tokyo, was presented to a sports car as a prototype 3000GT/GTO HSX. Serial production model began in autumn 1990. In 1995 released a convertible. The car is similar to the model Dodge Stealth.
In autumn 1991 was presented a new generation of models. Since May 1992 issued wagon Libero. In January 1995, demonstrated the modification of the GSR Evo III with engine capacity of 270 liters. with. In autumn 1995, a new generation. In 1999 went on sale four-wheel drive version of the Lancer GSR Evolution VI. In autumn 1991 the European market received a model Space Wagon / Grandis. A new generation was introduced in Tokyo in October 1997 in Europe - in 1998. Mitsubishi Eclipce, powerful sports car Golf-class was first introduced in January 1994. In 1996 there was an updated model. Space Gear (Delica - name of the machine for the Japanese market), a minivan based on the model Pajero, was first presented in May 1994. Modification of the terrain - Space Gear 4WD - constructed on the chassis of an SUV. In 1995, Mitsubishi produced its first car in Europe: on the assembly line Nedcar in Holland - a joint venture between Mitsubishi Motors, Volvo and the Dutch government-first car coming off Sarisma.
In 1996 he started production sedan and wagon Sigma in Australia and L200 pick-up truck in Thailand. In 1996 he designed a revolutionary engine Mitsubishi GDI (Gasoline Direct Injection) - the first mass engine with direct fuel injection into cylinders, which combines efficiency, approaching to a diesel engine and gasoline engine power. By the end of 1997 Mitsubishi GDI engine was installed in cars Galant, Pajero, Diamante, Challenger (Montero Sport), Chariot (Space Wagon), RVR (Space Runner) for the domestic market and Japan for the Carisma European market. Minivan Space Star, was first presented in autumn 1998. The model is produced in a joint venture with Volvo in the Netherlands and is designed for implementation in the European market. Model Mitsubishi Colt 2001 model year, available in three trim levels: Base, Comfort and Elegance. A new generation of pickups L200 was introduced in 2000. L200 Strada - version designed specifically for the Russian market on the basis of L200 GLS.