Hickory Mitsubishi

When we think of an electric car, the first thing that pops into our minds is that the vehicles, like the Mitsubishi i, produce zero emissions and require no gas, saving drivers in the Hickory area time and money at the pump. What we might not think about is how to use EVs as mobile power reserves. Mitsubishi is however, and it's setting out to research the possibility.

If you are a Mitsubishi fan on Facebook, than you surely saw their latest social media promotion that gave drivers an ideal day off while also getting to drive around in the popular Mitsubishi Outlander Sport. In case you missed it, Hickory Mitsubishi is here to recap the hugely successful promotion.

Like other automakers across the world, Mitsubishi is undergoing a series of changes in many different areas. For the Japanese manufacturer, these moves have come in the form of various production decisions and accomplishments in the hopes of moving the company forward. First, Mitsubishi decided to halt manufacturing efforts in Europe. On the other end of the spectrum, production capacity maxed out in Thailand, one of many emerging car markets worldwide. So what's the next move for Mitsubishi? Well, they aim to make it right here in the United States.

Already proving their first major market electric vehicle is a lean, mean, green driving machine, the 2012 Mitsubishi i-MiEV is perfect for urban commuting with its 126 miles per gallon-electric in the city, and 99 MPGe on the highway. Mitsubishi still has a lot left to prove with the electric hatchback, however, and it's going to push the limits of the i-MiEV by entering a modified version in the famous Pikes Peak International Hill Climb.

At Hickory Mitsubishi, we know all about the desire for a high-performance vehicle with fuel-economy savings, like the 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer. However, we also understand the importance of car safety, particularly for families. It just so happens that the Lancer passes the test in that category as well.

Automakers from across the globe gather annually in Switzerland to show off the latest and greatest innovations in the industry at the Geneva Auto Show, running March 8-11. The opportunity to see new models, concept cars, or the newest technological wizardry is something Mitsubishi aims to be a part of as the newly revamped 2013 Mitsubishi Outlander is scheduled to make its international debut at the world-renowned event.

We've been waiting... And waiting... And waiting... And now the wait is finally over, as the all-new 2012 Mitsubishi i is finally here! Well, not here at Hickory Mitsubishi exactly, but the all-electric model has started shipping to select markets in the United States. What's more, reports are even claiming that the new Mitsubishi model is everything that we hoped it would be, and then some!

What does that mean? Up until now…

When we here at Hickory Mitsubishi first caught wind of the fact that the company had a new model to announce we could not have been more excited. After all, the latest new Mitsubishi to go into production is a real game changer, and one that many drivers in the greater Hickory are and beyond can't wait to finance or lease. We, of course, are talking about the all-new 2012 Mitsubishi i electric vehicle…

We here at Hickory Mitsubishi are still waiting for the 2012 Mitsubishi i to arrive on our lot, but many a dealership up in Canada is already experiencing the incredible fuel savings that the vehicle offers. More specifically, Mitsubishi has released their first all-electric vehicle north of the border, and it's already taking off.

The first lucky customer to grab a Mitsubishi i was none other than a true green techie named Ross Redman…

We here at Hickory Mitsubishi previously reported on the vehicles limited release happening this coming November. It seems, however, that the Japanese automaker has different plans in store for their first EV, as a wide range of competing automakers are taking their electric offerings to the market sooner rather than later.

So when can drivers in select markets begin considering their financing options for the Mitsubishi i? The new date for the vehicle's release…