You can now save up to £30 a month on the Mitsubishi Outlander when you lease with Nationwide Vehicle Contracts.

Capable of seating up to seven people for the school run or transporting a couple of mountain bikes for the family holiday, the Mitsubishi Outlander is the perfect family vehicle for those that want space and flexibility with low running costs and low CO2 emissions.

Thanks to its new 2.2 MIVEC diesel engine, the Mitsubishi Outlander boasts more power, improved fuel efficiency and lower CO2 emissions, putting it on par with an ordinary family saloon.

The optional on demand all-wheel drive also means the new Mitsubishi Outlander is capable of anything you throw at it, whether it’s a short trip to the shops or a long journey to your holiday destination.

Nationwide Vehicle Contracts is pleased to announce reductions of up to £30 a month across the Mitsubishi Outlander range when you order before 31st March.

One of our best deals is on the Mitsubishi Outlander 2.2 DI-D GX3 2WD, available to lease from just £281.95 + VAT a month. Standard features on this model include:

• Bluetooth Hands Free Telephone Connection

• Cruise Control

• Radio/CD player + MP3 Facility

• Auxiliary Input Socket

• Front Fog Lights

• Climate Control Air Conditioning

• Leather Steering Wheel

• 18″ 7 Spoke Alloy Wheels

To find out more about the Mitsubishi Outlander and to get an instant quotation on any model in the range, follow the above links or call Nationwide Vehicle Contracts on 0844 482 9595.

Prices based on a 4 year contract and excludes VAT, initial payment and processing fee. Limited Stock Available. Terms & Conditions Apply.

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The new and improved Mitsubishi Colt is now available to lease from Nationwide Vehicle Contracts with savings of up to £51 a month across the range.

Boasting a radical new look, class-leading interior space, improved specification and an even better drive, the new Mitsubishi Colt is more than capable of tackling any challenge you throw at it.

The Colt’s new aerodynamic shape has been designed to offer even better drag reduction, returning excellent fuel consumption and dramatically reduced CO2 emission levels, particularly on the ClearTec models.

With its nippy handling and world-beating reliability, the Mitsubishi Colt is also the perfect car for urban living; whether it’s swallowing the week’s shopping, squeezing into tight spaces or enjoying the open road.

Nationwide Vehicle Contracts is pleased to announce reductions of up to £51 a month on the new Mitsubishi Colt.

Prices now start from just £142.95 + VAT a month for the Mitsubishi Colt 1.1 CZ1 3 Door. Standard features on this model include:

• Radio/CD player with Aux-In Socket

• Body Colour Bumpers

• ‘Follow Me Home’ Headlights

• Matrix Cloth Upholstery

• Keyless Entry

To take advantage of this super savings and to find out more about the new Mitsubishi Colt, call Nationwide Vehicle Contracts today on 0844 482 9595 or follow the above links.

Prices based on a 4 year contract and excludes VAT, initial payment and processing fee. Limited Stock Available. Terms & Conditions Apply.

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The popular Mitsubishi ASX has been updated for 2012 boasting improved CO2 emissions and even better fuel economy.

Designed to compete with the likes of the Nissan Qashqai and Volkswagen Tiguan, the new Mitsubishi ASX boasts a revamped engine range with 1.8 DiD diesel offering reduced CO2 emissions of 145g/km to 136g/km for the front-wheel-drive model and a 12g/km reduction for the four-wheel-drive version.

Mitsubishi ASX fans will also be pleased to hear that average economy has also improved, with the 2WD model up from 51.4mpg to 54.3mpg and the 4WD jumping from 49.6mpg to 54.3mpg.

The new Mitsubishi ASX is now available to lease with Nationwide Vehicle Contracts with prices starting from just £282.95 + VAT a month for the Mitsubishi ASX 1.8 [116] 3 4WD.

Standard features on this model include:

• Radio/CD + MP3 with iPod connection

• Bluetooth Hands Free Telephone Kit

• Automatic Start/Stop System

• Cruise Control

• Rear Parking Sensor

• ‘Follow Me Home’ Headlights

• Climate Control Air Conditioning

• Heated Front Seats

• 17″ Alloy Wheels

To find out more about the Mitsubishi ASX and to get an instant quotation on any model, simply follow the above links on 0844 482 9595 or follow the above links.

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Amongst these ‘newbies’ will be the New Generation Outlander, Mitsubishi’s attempt at, and I quote, “a strategic and innovative premium vehicle of substance developed around a versatile global platform… [and] meant to better comply with the times.” It is very close in size to the existing Outlander but this one had a design policy of “Solid-Safe-Simple” and is aimed to be an ‘engineer’s car’ – although which sort of engineer I’m not sure, but I’d guess at a car one.

So, before we give it the once over, knowing that it’s going to be of a pretty high quality due to that Mitsubishi logo on it, what so ‘new generation’ about the New generation Outlander?

Safety-wise there’s Forward Collision Mitigation system, Lane Departure Warning system and Active Cruise Control amongst others as well as now a tilt & telescopic steering column and Super-HiD “Wide Vision” xenon headlamps for what they call ‘added convenience.’

There’s a power tailgate to consider along with a full 3rd row of seating and a flat floor cargo area, so moving to a smaller house to help pay for your new car will be a lot easier.

Inside the car all this unclutteredness continues with padded surfaces, soft-touch finish, silver accents and gloss black appliqués on a dashboard that houses high-resolution and easy-to-read instrument displays behind a steering wheel with ergonomic controls. And those controls include a dual zone air conditioner.

Impressed so far?

Let’s chuck in an “eco-friendly driving system” that notifies the driver when she/he is driving at maximum efficiency and target emissions below 130 g/km minimum (both of which are dependant on make and model) but generally speaking, your green credentials won’t be harmed by it.

And those makes and models?

In Europe, the there’ll be the choice between two low impact engines (whether in 2WD or 4WD): 2.0 l MIVEC petrol or 2.2 MIVEC Clean Diesel, and depending on the market, model, engine and specifications, Auto Stop & Go will be available, as well as an all-new 6-speed automatic gearbox.

So you’ll get to see all this at Geneva, but won’t be able to actually get your hands on one until the end of summer when Mitsubishi officially launch the New Generation Outlander in Europe, Japan, Oceania, China and North America.

Actually, you could go to Russia in the summer because that’s where it is launched first; they know their market do Mitsubishi.

Mitsubishi has extended its popular ASX range with the introduction of a new special edition model – the Mitsubishi ASX Black Edition.

Boasting an enhanced exterior style with satin black roof, spoiler, side mirrors, grille and black 17-inch alloys wheels, the new Mitsubishi ASX Black Edition is available with six different exterior colour options and a whole host of extra equipment.

Inside, the Mitsubishi ASX Black features a bespoke interior with black leather trim and carbonfibre inserts. Standard features include sat-nav, reversing camera and iPod connectivity.

Under the bonnet, there’s a choice of two engines including a 1.6-litre 115bhp petrol or a 1.8-litre 147bhp diesel engine. Front-wheel drive is standard, but the diesel version is available with Mitsubishi’s AWC four-wheel-drive system for those who want off-road capabilities. All models also come with stop/start and energy recuperating brakes to aid economy figures.

The all-new Mitsubishi ASX Black Edition is now available to lease with Nationwide Vehicle Contracts with prices starting from just £269.95 + VAT a month for the Mitsubishi ASX 1.6 4 Black Edition 2WD. Standard features include:

• Bluetooth Hands Free Telephone Kit
• Cruise Control
• Automatic Start/Stop System
• Rear Parking Sensor
• Reversing Camera
• Satellite Navigation System
• Radio/CD + MP3
• Auxiliary Input Socket
• 17″ Black Alloy Wheels

To get an instant quotation on the Mitsubishi ASX Black Edition, simply follow the above links or call Nationwide Vehicle Contracts on 0844 482 9595.

“If you really want to know about cars, ask the experts.”

So says Which? Car editor Richard Headland. But who are these experts? Manufacturers? (Bit biased.) Dealers? (Bit too profit making.) Garage owners? Mechanics?

None of the above. According to Richard, the experts are “… the people who drive every day.”

With (allegedly) no brand loyalty – although that is a touch difficult to swallow – it’s the everyday driver who can tell you what is good, and bad, about the cars that they drive.  Personally cars are like salad cream – it has to be Heinz – but in these economically frugal days, to paraphrase Joseph with his dreamcoat “Any car will do.”

So what did Which? Car find out in a Summer 2011 survey for new and used cars?

Makers of the most reliable cars

Hyundai; according to the survey, has a great range of cars, is value for money, reliable and offer transferable, five-year warranties at a time when everybody is looking to cut back and make their money go further. In fact, a Hyundai has, on average, a 20% chance of a fault in 12 months from new. That’s not the best – but more about that later.

Car that makes its owners happy

In first place, a car that was actually phased out 6 years ago, but still holds a place in its owners’ hearts – the Toyota Yaris Verso.

Second, the VW Passat CC

Third, Land Rover Discovery – but, as you’ll see later, that was the only good news for the Land Rover in this survey.

Most Loved cars

In the Top 10 of this list, there’s 4 Skodas – the Yeti, (Never seen one of them, although the apparantly exist ), Superb Estate, old Superb and new Superb.

But down there at the bottom…

Most ‘un-loved’ cars

Strictly not a true title but I didn’t really want to put ‘Most loved cars – well, not really’ as a title so, at the bottom of the most loved cars, with a satisfaction percentage of 49.4% (No; I’ve no idea how they were calculated but I’m guessing at a “How much do you love this car?” question) is the Renault Laguna Sport Tourer.

It’s in good company, as 7 out of the bottom 10 are built by French manufacturers (did they ask Al Murray to put this survey together?) with poor handling, performance, build quality and poor non-engine electrics cited as reasons for this particular poor performance.

So, it seems that Which? Car readers and members seem to like practical good-value cars (like Skoda, so it seems), aren’t keen on the “unreliable and fault-prone” Gallic cars like Renault and Peugeot and really can’t be bothered with the ‘satisfaction factor’ of so-called luxury brands like Mercedes, BMW and VW – giving them an average score, the same as Alfa Romeo and Citreon.

Says a lot more about them than any other statistic.

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The survey looked at over 67,000 cars – new and used – to get the results, and other ‘winners’ included:

Best Buy (Medium Sector aka ‘most popular car bought’ sector) – Kia Cee’d estate
Best value cars based on dependability and running costs (Medium Sector) – Honda Jazz and Skoda Fabia diesel
Best Medium Cars (Used) – Mazda 3, VW Golf, VW Jetta, Ford Focus
Best MPV (Used) – Honda FRV, Skoda Roomster, Toyota Previa

But the biggest winner of all, an undisputed winner in the Large Section (Used) – and every other Large Section sector – was the Toyota Avensis. Often called “dull” in description by the questioned drivers, the petrol version scored way ahead of many of its rivals in the majority of cases.

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And, if you want further proof of reliability. What Car? in conjunction with Warranty Direct released a report suggesting that, for reliability, Japanese and Korean makes are the best.

Honda vehicles, for the 6th year in a row, are top of the pile (That’s the power of dreams, eh?) with a mere 9% chance of developing a fault from new in the first 12 months. Toyota, Suzuki, Lexus and Mitsubishi fill the next four places.

And down at the bottom? Close your ears Land Rover – it’s you – with a 55% chance of a fault. And you won’t have to travel too far to have a chat with your fellow relegation favourites because they are all European. Alfa Romeo, Renault and Saab are all in the mid forties when it comes to chance of a developing fault from new.

Sorry Europe! Time to get those metaphorical socks pulled up!

Nationwide Vehicle Contracts has reduced the monthly leasing rates on the popular Mitsubishi Shogun Commercial by up to £40 a month.

The new Mitsubishi Shogun Commercial is the strongest, quietest, safest and smartest Shogun ever built, boasting increased power, torque and towing capacity when compared to its predecessor. The latest generation model is also best in its class for CO2 emissions, making it kinder on the environment as well as your pocket!

You can now save up to £40 a month on selected Mitsubishi Shogun Commercial models when you lease with Nationwide Vehicle Contracts. Prices now start from just £415.95 + VAT a month for the Mitsubishi Shogun Comm SWB 3.2 DI-DC 4Work Equippe. Standard features on this model include…

• Cruise control
• Stereo radio/CD with MP3 compatibility
• Front electric windows,
• Roof rails
• Air conditioning with climate control
• Leather covered steering wheel
• Heated front seats
• Alarm with keyless entry
• 18″ alloy wheels

To view the full Mitsubishi Shogun Commercial range and to get an instant quotation on any model, simply follow the above links or call Nationwide Vehicle Contracts on 0844 482 9595.

Above prices are based on a 4 year, 10000 miles per annum contract. Prices exclude vat, processing payment and initial payment. Terms and conditions apply.

The Mitsubishi L200 is not only a popular favourite amongst our customers, we love it too! That’s why we have done our best to get you a special offer and special it is. Not only have we managed to reduce our monthly rentals by up to £90 per month - we have stock available. But stock is limited and at these prices it won’t last long.

• Lease the Mitsubishi L200 Barbarian from only £264.95 plus vat.
• Lease the Mitsubishi L200 Barbarian Auto from only £289.95 plus vat.

Prices are based on 4 years 10000mpa. Prices exclude vat, processing payment and initial payment. Prices depend on availability, while stocks last. Terms and conditions apply.

Now, I take three exceptions to the title of Mitsubishi’s latest press release. Before I detail them, allow for me to present it to you in its unedited form:
MITSUBISHI MOTORS IN THE UK LAUNCHES ‘FUNKY’ i-MiEV ON-LINE PERSONALISATION PROGRAMME

Now, you can probably see the problem already. But please, let me explain:

1. It’s all capitalised. Granted, this seems to be common practice when it comes to press releases, so it seems unfair to single out Mitsubishi. However, in this case, for some reason the capitalisation seems particularly obnoxious.

2. “On-line”. It’s “online”, Mitsubishi. The English language has long-since caught up with our age of information. This isn’t 1992 – they might as well have described it as the “interweb”.

3. “Funky” – seriously? That even the author of this abomination has chosen to place this offensive term in the old inverted commas to me suggests that they’re perfectly aware of just how embarrassing a term that is to use in 2011.

But enough of that. I’m starting to sound like Ignatius C. Reilly – so let’s get on with it and talk about this “funky” programme, then.

The Mitsubishi i-MiEV is the very first mass produced pure electric vehicle (EV) to be made available to the UK market. It’s also the first vehicle from Mitsubishi’s fleet to be available in their new UK web area which allows for consumers to customise bespoke vehicles from their own home.

Yes, it will be possible for buyers of the i-MiEV to choose from a full range of accessories to help each car to fit the personality of its owner. Everything from roof and wing mirror graphics to enhanced audio/MP3 options – right down to leather interiors and even environmentally friendly accessories – Mitsubishi seem to have taken a leaf from Burger King’s book – have it your way, kids.

Featured in the programme will be many products which have never before been offered by Mitsubishi. These include partial vehicle body raps, custom leather and – get this – Alston trimmed interiors – that’s an innovative new “techno-Suede” – and any car interior which sounds like a Brett Anderson experimental electronic side-project is alright with me.

There will also be further development to such standard products as reflect the i-MiEV’s green credentials. How would you like plant resin car mats? Yeah? Thought so.

The Mitsubishi i-MiEV and all its accompanying accessories can be purchased from one of Mitsubishi’s 13 UK EV Sales Centres. The bespoke web area can be found by visiting Mitsubishi’s national website.

Have fun, go nuts.

And it does sound like fun. I feel bad for being so mean about their press release, now.

But “funky” – you understand, right?

The electric car market has been in recent months quite, well, electric. The American contender Chevrolet has released its Volt while the ever-popular Japanese Nissan Leaf has been catching quite a few headlines. It seems that now it is Mitsubishi’s turn with the ‘i’ model taking the stage, and it seems, at least initially, that it will fair very well against its strong competitors.

The central feature that makes the Mitsubishi such a great pick for the electric vehicle market is not simply that it offers a lower cost than its contenders, rather that it provides the best mile-per gallon makeup with a whopping 126 miles for the city and an amazing 99 for the highway. This compares admirably with the Volts 95 in the city and 90 on the highways, or even the leafs 106 in the city and 92 on the highway.

The ‘I’ model is also smaller than the other two manufactures, giving it both an advantage and disadvantage in the subcompact market. Furthermore, a rather great negative with the vehicle is that on a single charge its range was a mere 62 miles. With the leaf beating it and the Volt’s gas motor providing an extra needed push, it doesn’t look good for the little ‘I.’ Having said this, this smaller range does come with the advantage of keeping the weight down, allowing for greater efficiency but also quite a bit more maneuverability.

While the estimation of the new vehicle are currently at around £18,000, it does provide you to drive off with a rather great vehicle for the cost, sometime in the year 2012. But with the electric market slowly opening its doors to greater diversity, perhaps consider wisely other alternatives as purchasing a vehicle can be one of the greatest investments one can make, especially in this economy. Not perfect, but certainly a great step up, one can’t wait to see what else Mitsubishi has hidden away.