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1990-1999 History of Mitsubishi

1990
  • The "Minica Toppo" is launched.
  • The "Diamante" is launched.
  • Operations of the football club are transferred from Mitsubishi Heavy Industries to Mitsubishi Motors Corporation.
  • The "GTO" is launched.
  • 6G72 DOHC twin-turbo engine
  • The Diamante and Sigma are voted '90-'91 Japan Car of the Year.
1991
  • The "Pajero" is launched.
  • Super-select 4WD, Multi-mode ABS
  • 4G15 MVV engine
  • The Lancer Van electric vehicle
  • The "RVR" is launched.
  • Inner-rail sliding door
  • Mitsubishi Motors Corporation, the Dutch government and Volvo of Sweden conclude a joint passenger car production plan. Netherlands Car is established in the same year.
1992
  • Pajeros finish first, second and third in the overall category of the Paris-Cape town rally.
  • The "Galant", "Eterna" and "Emeraude" are launched.
  • The first generation of the "Lancer Evolution" is launched.
  • The "Debonair" is launched.
  • INVECS 4-wheel multi-link suspension
  • 4G92 MIVEC engine
  • Distance Warning System, Passenger airbag
  • Football Club, Mitsubishi Motors Corporation is established.
1993
  • Power window with safety features
  • Chrysler sells off its stock holdings of Mitsubishi Motors Corporation
1994
  • The "Libero EV" is launched for use at public offices and corporations.
  • The "Delica Spacegear" is launched.
  • The "FTO" is launched.
  • The "FTO" is voted '94-'95 Japan Car of the Year.
  • The "Pajero Mini" is launched.
1995
  • Gasoline Deirect Injection Engine (GDI) is developed.
  • Mass production of the "Carisma" starts at Netherlands Car.
  • Toyo Koki is renamed Pajero Manufacturing.
  • DSM is renamed to MMMA.
  • An advanced safety vehicle, the "Mitsubishi ASV" is developed.
  • MSC in Thailand unveils the "L200 Strada."
1996
  • A research and development company is established in the United States.
  • The Tama Design Center is established.
  • The "Challenger" is launched.
  • The "Galant" and "Legnum" are launched.
  • The "Carisma" manufactured at Netherlands Car is launched.
  • The "Galant" and "Legnum" are voted '96-'97 Japan Car of the Year.
  • Mitsubishi Motors Tokachi Proving Ground in Hokkaido is completed.
1997
  • An agreement with Pininfarina of Italy on compact SUV production is reached.
  • A component-producing plant is built in Yagi-cho, Kyoto prefecture.
  • A joint venture is established for manufacturing engines in Shenyang, China.
  • Issue of illegal payoffs to corporate racketeers.
1998
  • A new company slogan is announced: "Iimono nagaku."
  • Special Edition of the Jeep is launched to commemorate the end of its production.
  • The "Pajero iO" is launched
  • The "Mirage Dingo" is launched.
1999
  • An electric vehicle (EV) runs 2000 km in 24 hours for a world record (Officially registered with Guinness Book of Records)


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