
Mitsubishi participated in Japan's unprecedented economic growth of the 1950s and 1960s. For example, as Japan modernized its energy and materials industries, the Mitsubishi companies created Mitsubishi Petrochemical, Mitsubishi Atomic Power Industries, Mitsubishi Liquefied Petroleum Gas, and Mitsubishi Petroleum Development.
The traditional Mitsubishi emphasis on technological development was in new ventures in such fields as space development, aviation, ocean development, data communications, computers, and semiconductors. Mitsubishi companies also were active in consumer goods and services.
In 1970, Mitsubishi companies established the Mitsubishi Foundation to commemorate the centennial anniversary of the founding of the first Mitsubishi company. The companies also individually maintain charitable foundations. Mitsubishi pavilions have been highlights of expositions in Japan since the historic EXPO'70 in Osaka in 1970.
In 1999 and 2000, Mitsubishi launched a zero-percent interest advertising campaign called "zero zero in zero zero." No reference to the Mitsubishi Zero was made at the time.
As of 2007, Mitsubishi Corporation, a member of the Mitsubishi Group, is Japan's largest general trading company (sogo shosha) with over 200 bases of operations in approximately 80 countries worldwide. Together with its over 500 group companies, Mitsubishi employs a multinational workforce of approximately 54,000 people. Mitsubishi has long been engaged in business with customers around the world in many industries, including energy, metals, machinery, chemicals, food and general merchandise.
Mitsubishi Motors reached 1.3 million cars of total production in 2007.
| Series | Engine | Transmission | Style | Release Month | Base RRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Mitsubishi Outlander |
Multi Point F/inj 2.4l to 3.0l 2359 to 2998cc |
6 Sp Auto Sports Mode Or cvt Auto 6 Sp Sequential Or 5 Sp Manual |
4d Wagon | Jan / Mar | $0 to $48,990 |
Mitsubishi Pajero |
Multi Point F/inj or Diesel Turbo F/inj 3.2l to 3.8l 3200 to 3828cc |
5 Sp Auto Sports Mode Or 5 Sp Manual |
2d Wagon Or 4d Wagon |
Apr / Jan | $0 to $72,590 |
Mitsubishi Colt |
Multi Point F/inj or Turbo Mpfi 1.5l 1468 to 1499cc |
5 Sp Manual Or continuous Variable |
2d Cabriolet Or 5d Hatchback |
Feb / Jan | $14,990 to $37,990 |
Mitsubishi Triton |
Multi Point F/inj or Diesel Turbo F/inj 2.4l to 3.5l 2351 to 3497cc |
5 Sp Manual Or 4 Sp Automatic Or 5 Sp Manual 4x4 Or 4 Sp Automatic 4x4 |
C/chas Or double Cab Utility Or dual Cab P/up |
Feb / Jan | $19,990 to $52,990 |
Mitsubishi Lancer |
Multi Point F/inj 2.0l to 2.4l 1998 to 2378cc |
4 Sp Auto Sports Mode Or cvt Auto 6 Sp Sequential Or 5 Sp Manual |
4d Sedan Or 4d Wagon |
Jan | $20,990 to $32,990 |
Mitsubishi Express |
Multi Point F/inj 2.4l 2351cc |
5 Sp Manual | Van Or window Van |
Jan | $23,590 to $27,590 |
Mitsubishi Grandis |
Multi Point F/inj 2.4l 2378cc |
4 Sp Auto Sports Mode | 4d Wagon | Jan | $39,990 to $43,000 |