Mitsubishi Outlander Plug-In Hybrid earns maximum 5-star rating in 2013 Euro NCAP
Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) announced that the company's Outlander PHEV mid-size crossover/SUV featuring MMC's own Plug-in Hybrid EV System has been awarded a maximum 5-star rating in the 2013 Euro NCAP (New Car Assessment Program), an overall safety rating system for new models launched in Europe*1. Euro NCAP puts new cars through some of the world's toughest safety tests, including an array of crash tests.
String of Awards Redeems "@earth TECHNOLOGY"
This recognition is the latest in a string of awards that confirms MMC's @earth TECHNOLOGY, the technologies that embody MMC's Drive@earth pillars of environmental responsibility, driving pleasure, and toughness and safety – all of which are combined in the Outlander PHEV, the pinnacle of @earthTECHNOLOGY.
The Outlander PHEV was awarded the "Car of the Year Japan*2 2013-2014's Innovation Award" for its environmental performance and motive performance.
In addition, the Outlander PHEV's Plug-in Hybrid EV System was recognized for its environmental performance and driving dynamics by the Automotive Researchers' and Journalists' Conference of Japan*3 (RJC), which in November named the plug-in hybrid EV system the "RJC Technology of the Year 2014."
About the Outlander PHEV
The world's first plug-in hybrid crossover/SUV, the Outlander PHEV is an "electric car that changes itself" and represents a fusion of the EV technologies developed by MMC for models such as the i-MiEV, 4WD technologies honed in the Lancer Evolution, and SUV know-how gained from the Pajero (Montero or Shogun in some countries).
The Outlander PHEV is fitted with a combination of several advanced safety features including e-Assist*4 advanced safety technologies, Reinforced Impact Safety Evolution (RISE*5) high-rigidity impact safety body and SRS air bags and harmonizes high levels of performance in environment, safety and premium quality.
*1: For more information, please visit http://www.euroncap.com/results/mitsubishi/outlander_phev/543.aspx
*2: Held by the Car of the Year Japan's supervisory board, made up primarily of Japanese automobile journalists.
*3: A non-profit organization consisting of Japan-based automotive critics and journalists.
*4: Called "e-Assist" only in the Japanese market. A combination of advanced technologies including Forward Collision Mitigation (FCM) which automatically applies the brakes as necessary to help avoid a collision with the vehicle ahead or reduce impact damage in the event of a collision; Lane Departure Warning (LDW) which alerts the driver when the vehicle starts to drift from its lane, aiding driver concentration; and Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC), a radar-based system that automatically maintains a driver-adjustable distance with the vehicle in front, reducing the chance of a collision if the vehicle in front suddenly stops.
*5: Reinforced Impact Safety Evolution (RISE), MMC's patented safety body construction system. For more information please visit http://www.mitsubishi-motors.com/en/spirit/technology/library/rise.html.
About Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc., (MMNA) is responsible for all research & development, manufacturing, marketing, sales and financial services for Mitsubishi Motors in the United States. MMNA sells sedans and crossovers/SUVs through a network of approximately 400 dealers. MMNA is leading the way in the development of highly-efficient, affordably-priced new gasoline-powered automobiles while using its industry-leading knowledge in battery electric vehicles to develop future EV and PHEV models. For more information, contact the Mitsubishi Motors News Bureau at (888) 560-6672 or visit media.mitsubishicars.com.
