Mitsubishi

In Thailand, Mitsubishi showrooms are not the most interesting places to visit these days. The Thai Lancer is so long in the tooth that even the billionth facelift, and dealer price promotion efforts fail to make it attractive against rivals.

I'd been waiting for this for a long time, and now finally the Euro NCAP treatment has been dished out on some pick-up trucks. And no, the results are not pretty.

If you are in the market for a new Honda just wait a few weeks and you'll save yourself between THB 30,000 and THB 110,000 depending on the model you are aiming at. The reason? On 1st January 2008 the government's tax reduction on E20 capable cars will come into effect, and Honda will be one of the companies to benefit from the 5% excise tax reduction, and it looks like they intend to convert this directly into lower prices.

Mitsubishi motors are struggling in Thailand. With a measly 4.5 percent of the market share on sales of just 6,600 units for the first quarter of '07, Mitsubishi really need some new, exciting and competitive machinery in their line up. Something like a new Lancer would help!

This image was uploaded with the post 2007 Bangkok International Motor Show - Yawn.

This image was uploaded with the post 2007 Bangkok International Motor Show - Yawn.

As 2006 draws to a close many people seem interested in reviewing the year that was, but bkkAtuos.com would rather look to the future. Before we get into our 2007 forecast, be aware that these are our predictions and might not be entirely accurate.

Although we can't guarantee anything, the information in this preview might be of some use in identifying models that are approaching end of life.

So without further ado, let's get back to the future and see what 2007 (2550) will bring.

As far as I can work out, the engine is in the back, and the front is used for fluid tanks and other bits and bobs. The result is a short bug like profile, but extremely compromised luggage space, but I suppose this is not an issue for standard city use.

This image was uploaded with the post More Thailand International Motor Expo 2006 Photos.

Here is the side they managed to get completed in time for the show.

This image was uploaded with the post More Thailand International Motor Expo 2006 Photos.

Mitsubishi had the guts to bring a 1/2 built car along. I guess they didn't have time to finish it. The Mitsubishi "i" is a small car that would be a class below Jazz and Yaris if it came to Thailand.

This image was uploaded with the post More Thailand International Motor Expo 2006 Photos.

This image was uploaded with the post Thailand International Motor Expo 2006 Photos.

Current Mitsubishi Lancer is so boring that I didn't even notice if it was at the Expo or not. Perhaps I was just too distracted with this model (I mean the car).

This image was uploaded with the post Thailand International Motor Expo 2006 Photos.

Although still appearing as a concept, this Mitsubishi concept has been around for over a year now. Still, it's one of the few concept vehicles at the Expo, and it's still sexy.

This image was uploaded with the post Thailand International Motor Expo 2006 Photos.

Stunning, and the car is quite okay too. Hopefully Mitsubishi will keep to this concept as much as possible when developing the new Lancer and Evolution in 2008.

This image was uploaded with the post Thailand International Motor Expo 2006 Photos.

Today Mitsubishi launched the their new pickup, the Triton. This truck will replace the Strada, and on the surface it would appear that it will offer stiff opposition to Toyota and Isuzu the current market leaders in 1-ton pickup trucks in Thailand.