Mitsubishi Motors Thailand Marks Another Milestone Achievement with 7 Car of The Year 2022 Awards

Bangkok, March 4, 2022: Mitsubishi Motors Thailand got total of seven Car of The Year 2022 awards covering every model in its lineup, reflecting the company’s commitment to deliver vehicles that are second-to-none in all aspects of performance and quality.

“We are very proud to win a record number of awards which is yet another proof of our quality and excellence in automotive leadership. Mitsubishi Motors Thailand will continue improving our products and services for Thai customers under ‘Mitsubishi Motors-ness’ with safety, security and comfort to our product lineup. These DNA and technologies have been inherited into current road-going vehicles from our experience of championship on many World toughest rally. All Mitsubishi’s vehicles have been proven through Mitsubishi Motors R&D testing at various environmental simulations and conditions. To ensure that all Mitsubishi’s vehicles will be able to drive in various weather and road conditions as well as environmental-friendliness. In addition, our Mitsubishi XPANDER is one of the iconic model passed our sever R&D test. It remains a segment leader since its first launch in Thailand on August 2018 with an impressive cumulative sales volume of more than 44,000 units across all variants. Apart from its advanced and stylish design, it is also the best choice for young and smart families who enjoy active lifestyles and require versatility, spaciousness, reliability, safety, security, comfort as well as SUV capabilities,” said Mr. Eiichi Koito, President and CEO, Mitsubishi Motors (Thailand) Co., Ltd.

Judged by automotive experts in cooperation with Grand Prix International Public Company Limited, every model in Mitsubishi Motors Thailand’s range is recognized as the best in its class.

Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV led the list with ‘The Best Technology PHEV’ award, proving the competitiveness of the revolutionary PHEV technology that combines practicality with sustainability and go-anywhere driving capability. It is among the world’s best-selling PHEV. It is currently available in 60 countries. The current model launched in Thailand is the first Thai-Made Japanese PHEV with its manufacturing base located in the country. Thanks to applicable tax credits, the products can be distributed at the price similar to the other petrol SUVs. It thus a value-for-money and exceptional choice for those who are looking for the best car pal to make every journey of yours special to another level. It can be used as an EV in daily life and as a hybrid vehicle for long trips, allowing drivers to enjoy motor driving without worrying about recharging. The twin-motor 4WD combined with S-AWC (Super-All Wheel Control) system enables handling with peace of mind in various weather and road conditions.

The popular pickup, Mitsubishi Triton achieved two awards. It was recognized with the ‘The Best High-lift Pickup under 2,500 cc.’ award and also the ‘Most Valuable 4WD Pickup’ award, underlining its ‘Engineered Beyond Tough’ concept. The robust pickup truck comes with powerful performance and advanced technology.

Meanwhile, the sport premium PPV, Mitsubishi Pajero Sport was recognized with the ‘Most Valuable Eco PPV’ award. The achievement highlights its best-in-class technologies and features that help elevate drivers’ journeys with affordable cost of ownership.

The stylish crossover for modern families, Mitsubishi XPANDER continued to receive positive feedback and was recognized with the ‘The Best MPV under 1,600 cc.’ for four consecutive years.

The smart city cars, Mitsubishi Attrage and Mitsubishi Mirage continue to attract all urban customers. They have been recognized as ‘The Most Valuable Eco Sedan’ and ‘Best Fuel Economy Eco Car’ respectively.

Every Mitsubishi’s vehicle also comes with aftersales promise 'Rao Doo Lare, Khun Khae Kab‘ (We Take Care, You Just Drive). It is an aftersales initiative that promises driver access to Genuine Service, Genuine Parts, Genuine Technician, Genuine Performance and Genuine Network and Accessibility.

Visitors are welcome to Mitsubishi Motors Thailand's booth A11 at the 43^rd Bangkok International Motor Show 2022 at Challenger Hall 1–3, Muang Thong Thani. For more details and test drives please visit www.mitsubishi-motors.co.th or contact Mitsubishi Call Center at 02-079-9500, available 24 hours daily.

About Mitsubishi Motors Thailand (MMTh)

Mitsubishi Motors (Thailand) Co., Ltd., the largest plant in the MMC group and an export hub to more than 120 countries, is one of Thailand’s leading automotive manufacturers committed to produce and sell a range of vehicles that are eco-friendly, high in quality, performance, safety, comfort, technology and customer satisfaction. In 2018 MMTh celebrated a total production of five million units, and officially opened Education Academy in Pathum Thani. MMTh’s current range of vehicles includes MITSUBISHI TRITON, MITSUBISHI PAJERO SPORT, MITSUBISHI ATTRAGE, MITSUBISHI MIRAGE, MITSUBISHI XPANDER, MITSUBISHI XPANDER CROSS and MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER PHEV. To ensure the highest quality, MMTh uses its proving ground in Si Racha, Chonburi to assess products from design and prototype stages to pre-production and commercialization. This ensures customers take delivery of vehicles that are second-to-none in all aspects of quality.

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