Global Website Innovation Products Company Investors Sustainability News Release Global Network Japan Innovation Global Tagline / Drive your Ambition Technology EV New Value PHEV System SUV New Value S-AWC SYSTEM New Value MI-PILOT Safety Technology DESIGN Motor Sports Motor Shows HOME > Innovation > Technology Technology MITSUBISHI MOTORS' Technologies Meet Drivers' Desires to "Broaden Their Range of Activity and Take on Different Challenges" Our involvement in automobile manufacturing began with the Mitsubishi Model A in 1917. Following the end of World War II and throughout Japan’s high economic growth period, we developed technologies focused on reliability and driving performance through our work with commercial, four-wheel drive, professional-use vehicles. Over the years, we created new categories of vehicles, including the PAJERO, DELICA, and RVR, that combine the comfort of passenger cars with the excellent maneuverability of four-wheel drive vehicles, and thereby led the RV (recreational vehicle) boom of the 1980s and 1990s in Japan. In this way, we proposed lifestyles that allow families to enjoy nature through automobiles. Meanwhile, our research and development of electric vehicles began in the 1960s, and ultimately led to the launch of the i-MiEV, the world's first mass-production electric vehicle, in 2009. Followed by that was the OUTLANDER PHEV, a plug-in hybrid SUV, which is the culmination of a high degree of fusion between our EV and 4WD technologies. As a result of enhancing our 4WD systems with the power of electricity, anyone can enjoy the unique driving experience of electric cars to their heart's desire. MITSUBISHI MOTORS' technologies offer lifestyles that give occupants a sense of security, safety and peace of mind while meeting the desires of drivers to "broaden their range of activity and take on different challenges." Advance Technology PHEV System S-AWC MI-PILOT EV New Value SUV New Value SYSTEM New Value PHEV System PHEVs (Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles) significantly expand the running performance of electric vehicles coming soon coming soon EV New Value SUV New Value SYSTEM New Value Safety Technology coming soon PICK UP CONTENTS Global Tagline / Drive your Ambition The powerful statement of Mitsubishi Motors Corporation's on-going commitment The History of MITSUBISHI MOTORS Technology Innovation Global Tagline / Drive your Ambition Technology DESIGN Motor Sports Motor Shows Follow us Official account Social Media Site MapTerms of UsePrivacy PolicyCookie Policy ©MITSUBISHI MOTORS CORPORATION. All rights reserved. MITSUBISHI MOTORS uses cookies in order to improve users experience. By clicking on the “ACCEPT” button or continuing to use this websites, you consent to the use of cookies. For more information, please see our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy. ACCEPT