Mitsubishi Dion
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| Manufacturer | Mitsubishi Motors |
| Production | 2000–2005 |
| Assembly | Mizushima plant, Kurashiki, Okayama |
| Class | Compact MPV |
| Body style(s) | 5-door Smart Utility Wagon |
| Engine(s) | 2.0 L I4 (FWD) 2.0 L I4 (4WD) 1.8 L GDI I4 2.0 L GDI I4 |
| Transmission(s) | INVECS-II 4-speed semi-auto |
| Wheelbase | 2705 mm (106.5 in) |
| Length | 4460 mm (175.6 in) |
| Width | 1695 mm (66.7 in) |
| Height | 1650 mm (65 in) |
| Curb weight | 1380 kg (3042 lb)–1460 kg (3219 lb) |
| Fuel capacity | 60 litres (15.9 US gal/13.2 imp gal) |
The Mitsubishi Dion is a compact MPV produced by Japanese automaker Mitsubishi Motors. Following its exhibition at the 1999 Tokyo Motor Show,[1] it was introduced on January 25, 2000 priced from ¥1,598,000–1,848,000,[2] it was built on a stretched Lancer/Mirage platform, with seven seats in a 2–3–2 configuration.[3] The name was derived from Dionysus, the Greek god of wine and joy.[2]
[edit] Annual production and sales
The company's initial sales target for the car was 4,500 in the first month, a figure exceeded by 1,000 after the first two weeks.[4]
| Year | Production | Sales |
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| 1999 | 15,282 | n/a |
| 2000 | 30,977 | 30,225 |
| 2001 | 9,699 | 10,601 |
| 2002 | 5,696 | 5,925 |
| 2003 | 1,881 | 2,131 |
| 2004 | 2,697 | 2,382 |
| 2005 | 1,797 | 2,149 |
| 2006 | - | 33 |
(Sources: Facts & Figures 2000, Facts & Figures 2005, Facts & Figures 2007, Mitsubishi Motors website)
[edit] References
- ^ Booth Guide: Mitsubishi Motors Corporation, Tokyo Motor Show, 1999
- ^ a b "DION – Second series in SUW lineup; New-concept wagon seats 7 in 3 rows of seats", Mitsubishi Motors press release, January 25, 2000
- ^ "Dion - Mitsubishi's versatile box", Jack Yamaguchi, Automotive Engineering International Online, May 2000
- ^ "Sales of New DION tops 5,500 in two weeks", Mitsubishi Motors press release, February 16, 2000
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