GET A ‘65’ PLATE SPECIAL DEAL ON MITSUBISHI VEHICLES AT DEVONSHIRE MOTORS

THE ‘65’ plate is on its way and award-winning Devonshire Motors in Barnstaple is all geared up for it, with sparkling deals on Mitsubishi vehicles to welcome in the shiny new registration on 1st September.

The Braunton Road showroom is offering £1,000 off the awesome crossover that is the ASX, with a 5.9% PCP deal too, as well as wanting just £99 per month for the clever and compact Mirage 1.

The Mirage has a winning blend of chic styling, exceptional comfort, low running costs and a tiny turning circle. What’s more, its miserly emissions rate means it’s exempt from vehicle tax. Meanwhile, the stunning ASX crossover is available with a choice of powerful yet efficient petrol and diesel engines, and it had a refined diesel engine introduced this July. The ASX offers impressive fuel economy but still packs plenty of pulling power. It also boasts a five-star Euro-NCAP safety rating and is available as a four-wheel drive.

The legendary Mitsubishi Shogun is the iconic 4x4 that’s truly ready to tackle anything. It’s the long-time, long-term favourite of those who make real pack-horse, tow-truck, mud-plugging demands of their vehicle on a regular basis. This is a dyed-in-the-wool, no-holds-barred, authentic off-roader. Contract hire on the 4x4 Shogun is £379 per month for the SG4 LWB.

For business users it’s certainly worth considering the benefits of contract hire. With contract hire, you pay a set amount per month to use a vehicle over an arranged time period – usually two or three years. When that period comes to an end, the vehicle is returned to the contract hire company.

You don’t own the vehicle if you take out a contract hire agreement but monthly payments can be a lot less than loan instalments. What’s more, there are substantial benefits for your business – and you get to drive a new set of wheels each time you finish one agreement and start another. This means you’re normally always covered by the manufacturer warranty and you regularly benefit from advances made in technology, fuel economy and safety.

The game-changing Outlander PHEV was launched last year and has quickly become the UK’s best-selling plug-in hybrid SUV. It’s not difficult to see why, as it can save drivers thousands of pounds. The Outlander PHEV can travel up to 32½ miles in electric mode alone, emits just 44g of CO2 per kilometre and has an official combined fuel consumption figure of 148mpg, with a total combined range of 510 miles. It’s exempt from vehicle tax and the London congestion charge, and it qualifies for the government’s £5,000 Plug-in Car Grant. In addition, it attracts just five per cent taxable Benefit in Kind, giving company car drivers a virtual pay rise of several thousand pounds a year.

New Outlander PHEVs are available with a great 5.9 per cent APR PCP deal at Devonshire Motors, so what could be better than a 65-plate Outlander PHEV? A used one with a massive saving, that’s what. Devonshire Motors has a limited number of ex-management Outlander PHEVs available and you can buy one for just £28,995 and still take advantage of the 5.9 per cent APR PCP deal.

The ultimate pick-up that is the Mitsubishi L200 has fantastic all-terrain driving capability matched with superb power and performance. It really is a four-wheeled workmate like no other, and in early July the all-new L200 Series 5 was named Best Pick-Up 2015 by judges at Auto Express – the UK’s top automobile weekly – ahead of its official launch later in the month. It has inherited the DNA of its predecessors and takes the pick-up concept even further. And it received widespread praise from the motoring press as well at its UK launch held last month at the MIRA testing ground in Nuneaton.

The L200 Series 5 is an entirely new vehicle from the ground up, with significant improvements in 330 areas. The result is the ultimate vehicle for commercial duty, combined with SUV-like refinement in quality and dynamic performance. In all key areas the L200 Series 5 is best in class. These include fuel efficiency, performance, emissions and manoeuvrability plus combined carrying and towing. It is also the only pick-up that can be driven permanently in two-wheel drive and four-wheel drive on tarmac and off road.

The Series 5 is more fuel-efficient than before, with a combined 42.9mpg, and returns the lowest CO2 figure in its class, emitting just 169g/km. It has a turning radius of 5.9m and can carry and tow a combined 4.1 tonnes, outshining similar vehicles from other manufacturers.

Devonshire Motors was named Dealer of the Year at this year’s annual conference held by Mitsubishi for its UK dealers and is consistently awarded the maximum five-star customer satisfaction rating, so you know you’re going to be looked after well by the expert team there. In addition, all new Mitsubishi models come with a five-year warranty, showing just how much confidence the manufacturer has in the quality and reliability of its vehicles.

Dealer Principal Nathan Tomlinson said: ‘We’ve got a terrific line-up of Mitsubishi vehicles with equally terrific deals and we’re very excited about the “65” plate coming in, it’s an exciting time of year for us and we look forward to welcoming new customers to the dealership as well as continuing to look after our existing customers.’

To find out more about the range of Mitsubishi vehicles, take advantage of the special offers and arrange a test drive, visit Devonshire Motors in Braunton Road, Barnstaple, EX31 1LQ, or phone 01271 342600 and speak to a member of our sales team Chris, Peter, Jeremy or Nigel.

MITSUBISHI’S NEW SERIES 5 L200 HAS ARRIVED AT DEVONSHIRE MOTORS

IT’S been years in the making but Mitsubishi’s all-new L200 pick-up has now arrived at Devonshire Motors in Barnstaple, having picked up a top award en route – and it’s going to be well worth the wait. The L200 Series 5 received its European premiere at the Geneva Motor Show in February this year and drew widespread praise with its much larger loading area, more muscular bodywork and safety improvements such as Trailer Assist and seven airbags. In July, the all-new L200 was named Best Pick-Up 2015 by judges at Auto Express – the UK’s top automobile weekly. It has inherited the DNA of its predecessors and takes the pick-up concept even further. 

And it received widespread praise from the motoring press as well last month, at its UK launch held at the MIRA testing ground in Nuneaton.

The L200 Series 5, which has four specification levels, is an entirely new vehicle from the ground up, with significant improvements in 330 areas. The result is the ultimate vehicle for commercial duty, combined with SUV-like refinement in quality and dynamic performance. In all key areas the new L200 Series 5 is best-in-class. These include fuel efficiency, performance, emissions and manoeuvrability plus combined carrying and towing. It is also the only pick-up that can be driven permanently in two-wheel drive and four-wheel drive on tarmac and off road.

The Series 5 is so much more fuel-efficient than before, now with a combined 42.9mpg, and returns the lowest CO2 figure in its class, emitting just 169g/km. It has a turning radius of 5.9m and can carry and tow a combined 4.1 tonnes, outshining similar vehicles from other manufacturers.

Powered by the new 2.4-litre MIVEC turbo-diesel engine, all high-series variants come with 178bhp in a five-speed automatic or six-speed manual. And with its leather interior and clean dashboard layout, it’s even been likened to a premium, executive vehicle more than a pick-up truck.

Nathan Tomlinson, Dealer Principal at Devonshire Motors in Braunton Road, said: ‘Everyone here is incredibly excited about the L200 Series 5. Our customers really love the existing L200 as it does such a great job and the new Series 5 is just so much better in every respect, we know that it won’t disappoint in the slightest. It’s as competent climbing up a mountain or navigating a building site as it is comfortable on a motorway or around city streets. It’s easy to drive, quick, economical and just amazing off-road and as a work vehicle for towing. Without any doubt it’s going to be even more of a hit than its predecessors were.’

The L200 is the biggest-selling 4x4 pick-up in the UK. Mitsubishi has sold 130,000 here since its launch in 1987 and 1.3 million worldwide. 


The L200 range comes with the longest warranty of any pick-up in the UK – five years or 62,500 miles. They are also supplied with a 12-year anti-corrosion perforation warranty and three-year pan-European breakdown cover plus home and accident insurance.

The all-new L200 Series 5 will go on sale in September, but Devonshire Motors have already have a showroom vehicle on display with more stock and a demonstrator on its way. Initially available in double cab, prices start from £19,749 for the 4Life, £20,749 for the Titan, £23,049 for the Warrior and £23,799 for the top-of-the-range Barbarian. The prices quoted are the commercial vehicle list prices.

To find out more about the all-new L200 and arrange a test drive, call in and visit our friendly staff at Devonshire Motors on Braunton Road, Barnstaple, EX31 1LQ or phone 
01271 342600.

Mitsubishi L200 review: 2015 first drive

 

Mitsubishi moves the double cab sector on significantly with the new L200. Highly accomplished in all areas, it now leads the sector and might even tempt a few SUV owners to move across.

Mitsubishi is going with the strapline ‘showing the world how it’s done’ to promote the all-new L200 when it launches in September 2015. “It’s a bit big-headed,” admitted UK MD Lance Bradley. But the brand also believes it’s got every right to shout about its achievements.

The L200 pickup, sold these days in four-door double cab guise, has for years been THE double cab to have. At one point, it commanded 70% of the total marketplace – that’s quite staggering class domination. Sales swelled due to the early 2000 company car tax break boom and, although they faded a little after 2008, they’ve recently been growing once again (17% last year, 23% the year before).

And that’s with the dated 2006 Series 4 model. With this new Series 5, Mitsubishi expects big things from a vehicle that makes up 1 in 7 dealer sales. The firm reeled off a list of stats it claims class leadership for: fuel economy, emissions, performance, 4WD tech, safety, utility, manoeuvrability, driving dynamics… never before, said Bradley, has a new car been launched that leads the class in so many ways.

Visually, you might miss the fact that it’s the new L200 at first; it’s clearly derived from the look of its predecessor. Look more closely, though and you’ll see the lines are more tightly sculpted, the front more modern and, with upper-grade trim’s daytime LED running lights, appreciably more distinctive. The bulging strakes above front and rear wheelarches is also cool.

Mitsubishi is selling it with an all-new, all-aluminium 2.4-litre DI-D diesel engine, the first in the sector to have variable valve timing. Producing 151hp or 178hp, it’s offered with a new six-speed manual or a six-speed automatic with sector-first paddleshifters.

Even the base car has air con, alloys, cruise control and seven airbags. The new Titan adds DAB, keyless go, 17-inch alloys, privacy glass and DAB for £1,000 more and the volume Warrior has so much equipment, less than 10% of sales are likely to be of the range-topping Barbarian, even though the small businesses who make up the core of L200 sales usually default to the top-spec variant.

Prices start from £19,749 plus VAT (both fleets and small businesses are VAT exempt, so there’s no point in quoting it), or £20,749 for that Titan and £23,049 for the Warrior. By car standards, it looks an absolute bargain. Mitsubishi is also claiming next-generation dynamics, which will make every other double cab seem dated and old fashioned.

We’ve heard such claims before, though. They’re bold, but not always borne out. Can the new Mitsubishi L200 live up to them?

 Double cabs are usually harder work than regular SUVs to drive. They have rugged ‘separate chassis’ construction, that’s great off road but a bit old fashioned on it. They also have rear leaf springs, the sort of tech cars from the 1960s were fitted with before more modern solutions came along. It means they are, yes, a bit more truck-like than normal SUVs.

The L200 is the least truculent double cab ever though. It’s a big step on, immediately apparent from the quieter and less clattery engine, much closer and snapper gearchange (slick, swift and now almost entirely notch-free), lighter and easier clutch and steering that’s still a bit low geared compared to normal cars but far quicker and less twirly than it was.

The rugged, tough feel behind the wheel remains (that’s why people buy them, after all), but it’s less lead-footed and awkward to drive. You could even call it sleek at low speed; certainly it’s easier to drive slowly and smoothly, important given the conditions most will be used in. Compared to the old one, it feels like a smooth-running Rolls-Royce.

The ride is also a big advance. It’s much quieter and more capable of shrugging off potholes without noise or shudder; initial damping is impressive and, while the underlying ‘shake-shudder’ disturbance typical of double cabs is still there, it’s much reduced and better isolated.

It’s well damped at higher speeds, with less body float and squirm, and more controlled lean in corners. Tighter, sharper steering makes for better handling as well, with a more direct front end and lighter-weight flow through bends. You can both drive it faster yet with more confidence: it’s hardly chuckable now, but won’t terrify you when roads get twisty.

Power deliver is less switch-like than it was. The motor is not as flat and lifeless ‘off boost’ and more progressive and responsive when the turbo kicks in (from around 1,500rpm). The refinement and smoothness is a boon too: it is a bit noisier than a regular SUV, but far less so than before, and it’s only above 3,500rpm that you’re reminded of the industrial clatter normally experienced in double cabs.

It’s not quite now a competitor to a conventional SUV such as a Land Rover Discovery Sport, of course. Start throwing it about and you’ll quickly find the tyre-squealing limits; be heavy on the power and steering at low speed and the rear end will start jumping around as the tyres spin away the power.

It’s a heavier and more industrial machine, which will still lean if pitch it into corners hard and display a shuddery ride if you drive it quickly (and unladen) down really broken roads. The brakes perhaps aren’t as punchy as a road-going SUV either.

That’s by SUV standards, though. By double cab standards, it’s a massive leap on, and better than anything else out there. That it gets so close to being compared to an SUV says it all.

The L200 looks similar at first inside too, but you’ll quickly appreciate the fundamental differences. For starters, the dash has more depth and so, with a more car-like driving position and less of a ‘sitting on the floor’ feel, is much more SUV-like.

The seats are more supportive and it’s a rare double cab to have a rake AND reach-adjust steering wheel, so you can set it really close and comfortable. You step up very high into it but you also sit commandingly high, and details such as the huge door mirrors help the view out.

As ever with double cabs though, it’s very tricky to reverse. The hidden length of the rear deck can’t be engineered out, so Mitsubishi vets around it with rear view cameras – pity they’re not standard on the basic cars.

The overall dash design is more modern, with a sleek and high-mounted touchscreen on most models (it includes DAB radio) and climate control on all but base cars. Plastics are hard but the finish is less shiny, so it all looks much better quality. Dials are easy to read and the sat nav that’s standard on Warrior and above is as clear to use as the steering wheel buttons and electronic four-wheel drive shift knob.

In the rear, it’s even trickier to step up into, but there’s much more space there now, particularly kneeroom and footroom. The backrest isn’t pressed bolt-upright against the rear bulkhead, further enhancing comfort, and it’s only a slightly flat rear bench, leaving occupants feeling a bit perched, that detracts from the SUV-esque feel.

Refinement has improved considerably. We did a direct comparison between new and old L200: the latest car has far less engine noise and clatter, less road noise, better isolation of bumps and bangs, less wind noise (it only starts to intrude above 75mph), fewer creaks and an overall sense of being smoother, sweeter and more SUV-like.

It genuinely can now pass as a refined, well-stocked alternative to a conventional SUV, and that’s not something any other double cab can claim.

Finally, the rear deck. It’s 1,470mm long and, coincidentally, 1,470mm wide, 475mm deep (15mm up on before) and will carry a tonne in weight (and tow a further 3.1 tonnes on top). Mitsubishi offers a range of trick load covers that make it a more usable space – they turn it into a lockable boot as well. As standard, it isn’t: no point fitting a lock when people could just lift the stuff out anyway…

 

Mitsubishi proudly shows us one fact during the press conference: the L200 is more economical than any other double cab on sale. By how much? Between 11% to 47% – a potentially huge degree, in other words.

It averages a car-like 42.8mpg and a bigger 75-litre fuel tank pushes the driving range up to nearly 700 miles. Service intervals are better than they were, at 12,500 miles or 1 year, although they do still seem a bit short by car standards.

New safety systems will help reduce insurance premiums. The L200 is the first double cab to have a lane departure warning system, and there’s a speed limiter plus hazard lights that automatically flash under heavy braking. Super Select 4WD is another traction-boosting boon.

CO2 emissions are the lowest in the class, with up to a 33% advantage over rivals. Mitsubishi MD Bradley reckons this could pay dividends in the future if the government launches a CO2-based tax scheme for commercial vehicles – currently, they’re the only major vehicle sector that’s exempt from this.

Mitsubishi promised a stepchange with the new L200, but we’ve heard that before. Would you believe, though, it’s right. The new L200 really is that much of a move on – importantly, in all the areas that matter to road-biased small business users.

It’s quieter, smoother, faster, greener. It’s easier to drive, nicer to drive, more composed to drive. The ride is more comfortable, stability is more planted and refinement more SUV-like. It’s tough – confidently so when you’re shrugging off speed bumps like they’re not there – but not truculent.

The interior is smarter, quieter and packed with more tech, and comfort is such that the family won’t mind if you start taking them out in the small business do-it-all at the weekend, instead of the compact SUV they’re used to. In so many ways, it’s a winner.

They might even like the L200 so much, it could replace the family car; no double cab has ever offered so few compromises to quite justify that statement before.

To find out more about the Series 5 L200 or to book your advanced test drive call Devonshire Motors on  01271 342600 now.

DEVONSHIRE MOTORS, A DEALERSHIP THAT ISN’T LIKE A NORMAL DEALERSHIP

Devonshire Motors have once again achieved the highest score possible in the latest customer satisfaction survey.

The dealership was assessed as part of the ongoing programme of customer feedback monitoring carried out by Mitsubishi Motors UK and awarded the maximum five stars in the latest survey, covering the four months from February to May 2015.

The Mitsubishi network as a whole performed excellently, with a total of 23 dealers attaining five-star status and 92 per cent of dealers achieving four stars or above. The survey also found that 88 per cent of customers would recommend their dealership to friends and family.

Nathan Tomlinson Dealer Principal of Devonshire Motors, said: ‘We are delighted to get the ultimate vote of confidence from our customers in making us a five-star dealership. Everybody here works extremely hard to deliver excellent levels of service and genuinely enjoys working on behalf of our customers, so it’s great to see that being recognized at manufacturer level. I’m proud of all the team and we will continue to provide a top-notch service to all our existing customers and to absolutely anyone who wants to purchase a car from a dealership - that isn’t like a normal dealership.’

Devonshire Motors are enjoying a remarkable spell of success and continuing to build on strong sales growth with an almost 6% market share YTD which is approximately 10 times more than the average Mitsubishi dealer in the UK.

According to figures published by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders, Mitsubishi’s passenger vehicles sales in the UK were up 117 per cent for the calendar year through to June 2015 compared with the same period last year, against an overall market increase of seven per cent.

There really has never been a better time to buy a Mitsubishi, and especially from the team at Devonshire Motors.

For more information about the great range of Mitsubishi vehicles available, visit Devonshire Motors at Braunton Road, Barnstaple or call 01271 342600.

PICK-UP TRUCK OF THE YEAR 2015: MITSUBISHI L200

The Mitsubishi L200 is the 2015 Auto Express Pick-Up Truck of the Year

The Mitsubishi L200 is now in its fifth generation, and this model adds car-like sophistication, driving dynamics and running costs to its predecessor’s long list of standard kit and attractive prices. It looks more upmarket, too, with flowing lines, distinctive LED running lights and a bold chrome grille.

Inside, you get a slickly designed and robustly constructed cabin that comfortably takes five adults. And with dual-zone climate control, touchscreen infotainment, lane-departure warning and powered, leather seats, it’s as cosseting as a posh SUV.

Under the bonnet is an innovative, all-aluminium 2.4-litre diesel that pumps out 178bhp and a muscular 430Nm of torque. Paired with a slick six-speed manual gearbox, the new unit delivers strong performance and refinement.

Head off the beaten track and the four-wheel-drive transmission can be engaged with a twist of a rotary control, while a low-range function allows the L200 to explore parts other trucks can’t reach.

Stick to the tarmac and you’ll discover quick, direct steering, limited body roll and a composed ride. And with claimed economy of 43.0mpg and CO2 emissions of 169g/km, the Mitsubishi is easy on the bottom line, too, while a combined carrying and towing capacity of 4.1 tonnes is the best for any pick-up.

 For more information about the New Mitsubishi L200, please contact the sales team at Devonshire Motors on 01271 342600.

NEW OUTLANDER PHEV TAKES ON BAJA PORTALEGRE 500 CHALLENGE

TOKYO, June 18, 2015 – Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) is to enter an Outlander PHEV, the only twin-motor 4WD in production today, in the Baja Portalegre 500 cross-country rally due to be held in the Portalegre municipality in the eastern part of Portugal October 22 through October 24 this year.

The race vehicle will be driven by Mr. Hiroshi Masuoka of MMC who won the Dakar Rally two years in succession in 2002 and 2003. Mr. Masuoka also will be playing a role as the team captain. The team competing in the Baja Portalegre challenge mainly is constructed and led by MMC personnel including the team manager and technical director Mr. Yasuo Tanaka, Expert from EV Component Research Department, Development Engineering Office and engineering supports by four engineers from his department.

Since its inception in 1987, the Baja Portalegre 500, which celebrates its 29th edition this year, is a cross-country rally organized by the Portuguese Automobile Association. Contestants will be driving approximately 500 kilometers mainly at the high speed over rather flat but dirt roads. The course provides the arena for the 9th Round of the FIA Cross Country Rally World Cup and is known as an event in which rally aces from over the world participate each year as a warm-up to the Dakar Rally, the world's most punishing event of its type. This competition is organized in three categories - automobile, motor bike and quad – with over 300 vehicles expected to take part.

Based on the production model but with modifications required for a rally car, the Outlander PHEV has been entered by MMC to promote development of EV and 4WD technologies. It uses the production model's drive battery – which forms the heart of a plug-in hybrid vehicle – but with modifications to its structure to realize greater capacity and output. The control system governing the motors has been modified to deliver a higher output. In addition, the generator and engine which supply power to the battery and motors have been modified to increase power output and boost overall system performance.

As to the body, in addition to the fitting of a roll cage and other safety equipment, off-road performance has been improved in order to take full advantage of the upgraded PHEV system. Detail changes include a higher ground clearance and longer suspension stroke together with larger diameter rally tires. These changes will enhance the Outlander PHEV's performance limits under punishing rally conditions and the valuable data gathered during the event will be fed back into the development of production cars.

In addition to the Baja Portalegre 500, MMC will be providing support, as it has done in 2013 and 2014, in the form of vehicle construction, vehicle provision and an engineering team to the Two & Four Motor Sports team which is entering an Outlander PHEV in the FIA Asia Cross Country Rally 2015 slated to be held from August 8 through August 14, starting in Thailand.

The Asia Cross Country Rally 2015 celebrates its 20th anniversary this year. Entrants will have to compete over a punishing 2,500km and mountainous route which starts and finishes in the ancient city of Chiang Mai in the north of Thailand. For this event where the same specification Outlander PHEV competing in the Baja Partalegre 500 will be used, the Two & Four Motor Sports team will be aiming to have finish among the winners, on the back of knowhow gained in the last two years.

MITSUBISHI 4WD. TRIED AND TRUSTED IN ALL CONDITIONS

When it comes to 4x4, Mitsubishi is the unrivalled leader in the field - in fact in any field.
And whether you want interior luxury or versatility, off-road pulling power or an effective crossover for the urban jungle, the full range is on offer at Mitsubishi’s dealer of the year - Devonshire Motors. 

The multi-award winning Barnstaple-based Mitsubishi dealership knows the conditions its West Country customers have to deal with, and can provide the ideal vehicle to meet any challenge.

When the going gets really tough it’s time to call on the rugged L200, the market leading, go-anywhere pick-up – with the all-new, updated version due at the Braunton Road showroom this summer.

While featuring improvements as a work vehicle, it has been developed as ‘the ultimate sport utility truck’ and to provide an interior space with comfort levels on a par with a passenger model.

Nathan Tomlinson, Dealer Principal at Devonshire Motors, said: ‘We’re extremely excited about the all-new L200 and know it will go down well here, because it’s perfect for north Devon. The L200 was already an iconic pick-up but the bar has been raised considerably with the updated version. The flip side to a new model release of course is the ability to give really excellent value for money on the existing model,and although the 2 versions are planned to run side by side for 12 months we are able to offer some really attractive deals to anyone looking to change right now.’

Mitsubishi has sold more than 130,000 L200s in the UK since the pick-up’s launch in 1987 – accounting for 20 per cent of the overall pick-up market – and 1.3 million worldwide. The L200 range comes with the longest warranty of any pick-up in the UK – five years or 125,000 miles. It is also available with a three-year fixed-price service plan at and a range of finance options designed to provide affordable flexibility.

Also at the pinnacle of 4x4 performance is the Shogun, combining true off-road capability and an effortless 3,500kg towing capacity with interior luxury and top end saloon-like style and specification.

Though it is more than three decades since the Shogun redefined the 4x4 motoring experience, continuous evolution has kept the model at the top of its game, with the latest including Mitsubishi’s Super Select 4WD system providing four driving modes, active stability and traction controls, and a clean, economical 3.2L direct injection diesel engine.

For those looking for versatility across the rural and urban range, both the Outlander and ASX are capable crossover family vehicles, each with on-demand 4WD when needed.

The Outlander combines room for all the family – some variants offer 7 seats – with a sure-footed ability to leave the beaten track when the mood strikes. Meanwhile, the arrival of the all-new Outlander Plug-in Electric Hybrid Vehicle (PHEV) last year has generated huge levels of public interest driven by the vehicle’s outstanding fuel consumption (148mpg) and low emission credentials (44g/km).

Rounding out the 4x4 range the ASX provides everything a driver could want in an urban crossover. Strong, capable and spacious it is also ready to take on the city streets.

Standing for ‘Active Sports Crossover’, the ASX lives up to its name and bridges the gap between Mitsubishi’s refined passenger cars and its legendary off-roaders. Marketed under the ‘Adventure Advanced’ banner it combines rugged SUV practicality with a sleek compact design. Meanwhile, Mitsubishi 4x4s are going from strength to strength, with the latest Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) June sales figures showing the iconic Shogun up 425%, low-emission diesel Outlander up 110%, the ASX up 92% and the L200 up by 24%.

To find out more about the Mitsubishi range of 4x4’s, or indeed the ‘none 4x4’ range of vehicles visit www.devonshire-motors.co.uk or call into the dealership on Braunton Road EX31 1LQ.