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Mitsubishi Motors is all but a part of a much larger corporation, the Mitsubishi Group. The keiretsu first began building cars in 1917 under its shipbuilding wing. However, it would be a very long time before the Japanese automaker would start making mass-market models. Mitsubishi would go all out in manufacturing in the 1960 and, since then, have come up memorable models such as the Galant, Lancer “Box-Type”, Cimmaron, and more.
Mitsubishi set up shop here in the '60s as Chrysler Philippines Corporation. The car company has weathered some storms in the country and later became the only auto manufacturer to have never stopped production in the Philippines. Despite those challenges, Mitsubishi Motors Philippines have come up with iconic cars with the Lancer Box Type being the definitive car of the '80s. These days, they are the second-largest car company in the country and local manufacturing continues to this day.
These days, the Mitsubishi Motors Philippines line-up is much simpler and slimmed down compared to before. The company said that they will focus more on MPVs, crossovers, pick-ups, and SUVs in the future, and that's reflected today. The only passenger cars they offer are the Mirage Hatchback and Mirage G4.
Mitsubishi indirectly replaced the Adventure with the Xpander in 2018. After that, the company expanded that model line by introducing the Xpander Cross in 2020. Locally, Mitsubishi does not have a crossover to offer. Instead, you'll have to jump straight to the Montero Sport if you want something substantially high off the ground. These days, the said SUV takes over the role vacated by the recently discontinued Pajero.
Meanwhile, the Strada pick-up remains one of the best-selling pick-ups in the country. As for those who need a serious load carrier, Mitsubishi also revived the L300 recently.
Automart.PH Says: “It won't excite you, nor will it engage you, but the Mirage is a good buy for those who need a lot of car for the money. That also makes them fantastic value in the used car market.”
Automart.PH Says: “It was one of the cars that proved you didn't need a lot of money to get a lot of car. It was also proof that a budget car didn't have to be basic. The Mirage ushered in several firsts in its class thanks to features found in larger cars.”
Check out Mitsubishi Mirage G4: https://automart.ph/used-cars/mitsubishi-mirage
Automart.PH Says: “There's no other way around it, the Xpander is worth putting on your shortlist if you're looking for a family MPV.”
Check out Mitsubishi Xpander: https://automart.ph/used-cars/mitsubishi-xpander
Automart.PH Says: “The Montero Sport is a solid second-hand buy if you can live with its quirks and kinks. It's not the country's second best-selling SUV for nothing.”
Check out Mitsubishi Montero Sport: https://automart.ph/used-cars/mitsubishi-montero_sport
Automart.PH Says: “You won't go wrong with the Strada. You get a truck that's one of the most maneuverable and best-riding in its class.”
Check out Mitsubishi Strada: https://automart.ph/used-cars/mitsubishi-strada
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