Mitsubishi Zinger

The Mitsubishi Zinger is a MPV designed bi Mitsubishi Motors in conjunction wi the China Motor Corporation, based on the chassis o the Mitsubishi Challenger, an sauld in Taiwan frae  December 24, 2005."Orders for new model off to fast start in Taiwan" , Mitsubishi Motors press release, January 23, 2006 The name derives frae a "person or something full of energy and vitality". Syne Juin 2007 it haes an aa been mercatit in the Philippines as the Mitsubishi Fuzion, as the company claims it "merges thegither the best characteristics o [three] vehicles, the sporty character an ruggedness o an SUV, the spaciousness an versatility o a van, an ridin comfort o a passenger caur"."Mitsubishi Motors Launches the Fuzion Sport Wagon" , Mitsubishi Motors Philippines press release, June 29, 2007

The first month's sales wur 2,285, substantially exceedin the 1,200/month initial target. The companies planned tae expand intae mainland Cheenae in the seicont hauf o 2007 when a jynt-production ventur atween CMC an South East (Fujian) Motor Co., Ltd. came onstream.

The 4-speed automatic model ingine wis replaced bi a 4G69 MIVEC-equipped version at the end o 2008, in order tae meet new emissions stanudarts.
The 5-speed manual model still uise the 4G64 ingine.
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Category:2000s automobiles
Category:Crossover sport utility vehicles
Zinger