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| 04-01-2012 at 08:00: Mitsubishi Platinum’s Hit the Streets | |
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Mitsubishi Motors Australia Limited (MMAL) have introduced a number of new Platinum models to their lineup including the Outlander, Lancer and the popular Lancer. Joining the Mitsubishi range in January 2012 and with a limited release of 1000 units, the Outlander Platinum is based on the 2012 model year LS Outlander. The Outlander Platinum is available as a two- or four-wheel drive with the choice of manual or CVT transmission (five seat version only). Safety has been improved through the addition of a reversing camera and reversing sensors, giving the driver greater visibility and awareness while reversing. The camera monitor appears in the electro-chromatic rear-view mirror automatically when reverse gear is engaged. The two-wheel drive variant also receives side and curtain airbags (already standard on four-wheel drive). Inside, the Outlander Platinum receives a number of luxury touches including leather seat trim, heated front seats and powered driver’s seat with electric slide, recline and height adjustment functions. The interior styling package adds bright and silver detailing to the door handles, console panel and rear door trim while the addition of Bluetooth 2.0 steering wheel controls enhances user convenience. The Outlander’s exterior has been enhanced through the inclusion of chrome muffler tip, fog lamps and exclusive Platinum badge. MMAL vice-president of Corporate Strategy, Paul Stevenson, welcomed the Outlander Platinum to the Mitsubishi range. “The Outlander is already popular for its styling, flexibility and safety, and this Platinum edition offers customers an even more value-packed vehicle,” Stevenson said. Outlander Platinum includes a range of safety features including Active Stability Control, dual front, side and curtain SRS airbags, ABS braking system with Electronic Brake Force Distribution and Mitsubishi’s Reinforced Impact Safety Evolution body system. The Outlander Platinum range will be on sale at a recommended retail price of: The Outlander Platinum Edition is available in Red, Cool Silver, Ironbark, Sapphire Blue, Black, Effect Grey and White. Pajero Platinum MMAL welcomes back the Pajero Platinum Edition with a limited release of 2000 units. The Pajero Platinum is based on the 2012 model year GLX with premium styling and specification upgrades. The Pajero Platinum receives stylish exterior updates including privacy glass, chrome exterior door handles and door mirrors, integrated side steps, fog lamps, chrome radiator grille and special edition Platinum badge. To increase functionality within the cabin, the Pajero Platinum includes Mitsubishi’s Multi Communication System (MMCS) with voice command. Also included are steering wheel controls and a reversing camera to provide greater driver visibility and awareness. The Pajero Platinum also gains dusk sensing headlamps and rain sensing wipers to boost convenience. Comfort has been increased with the inclusion of leather steering wheel and gear shift, rear-zone air-conditioning, Platinum floor mats and an 850 watt Rockford Fosgate 12 speaker premium audio system to provide an enhanced listening experience. MMAL vice-president of Customer and Brand Management, Paul Unerkov, welcomed the Pajero Platinum back to the Mitsubishi range. “The Pajero Platinum is always popular with four-wheel drive enthusiasts looking for solid on and off-road power combined with stylish and functional extras,” Unerkov said. The Pajero Platinum offers first-class safety with Mitsubishi’s Reinforced Impact Safety Evolution body system, ABS braking, Electronic Stability Control and driver and passenger SRS airbags along with Super Select II which offers the drive a range of flexible on and off-road driving modes. Available in Warm White, Cool Silver, Black, Graphite, Ironbark and Champagne, the Pajero Platinum is an impressive addition to the legendary Pajero range and is available with a 3.2-litre diesel engine coupled with an automatic transmission priced at a recommended retail price of $59,990. Mitsubishi’s Popular Lancer Mitsubishi stylish Lancer has also been turned into a limited edition Lancer Platinum and is based on the 2012 model year Lancer ES. The Lancer Platinum’s safety has been boosted with the inclusion of a reversing camera and reversing sensors. As with the other Platinum editions, when reverse gear is engaged, the camera monitor appears automatically in the electro-chromatic mirror. Inside the Lancer Platinum, a number of luxury touches have been added including leather seat trim, heated front seats and powered driver’s seat with slide, recline and height adjustment functions. The deluxe leather centre console complements the leather-wrapped steering wheel which features audio and phone controls for convenience along with voice activated Bluetooth 2.0. The Lancer’s sleek, sporty lines have been enhanced through the addition of 16-inch alloy wheels, side air dams, chrome muffler tip and a special Platinum badge while the sedan model also receives a rear spoiler. MMAL vice-president of sales, Anthony Casey, said the Lancer Platinum represents exceptional value combining safety, style and convenience. “The Lancer Platinum Edition builds on the Lancer’s reputation for safety and style to offer customers a vehicle loaded with extra features,” Casey said. The Lancer Platinum boasts the efficient 2.0-litre dual overhead cam MIVEC four-cylinder engine, and is available in both manual and CVT transmissions, and in either the sportback or sedan body styles. Boasting a five-star ANCAP safety rating, the Lancer Platinum features Active Stability Control, dual front, side and curtain and driver’s knee SRS airbags, ABS braking system with Electronic Brake Force Distribution and Mitsubishi’s Reinforced Impact Safety Evolution body system with front crumple zones. The Lancer Platinum will be on sale at a recommended retail price of $21,690 for the manual and $24,190 for the automatic. The Lancer Platinum Edition is available in a range of colours including White Solid, Cool Silver, Black, Titanium, Warm Silver, Red, Lightning Blue and spectacular Orange Burst. The entire Mitsubishi Platinum range offers a 10 year / 160,000 km non-transferrable drive-train warranty, five year / 130,000 km new vehicle warranty, five year / 130,000km Roadside Assist and Capped Price Servicing for the first four years or 60,000 km of ownership* on all new vehicles. * Excludes government, rental, and some fleet buyers |
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