Mitsubishi has big plans for the future of the Mitsubishi name. However, this big future will come in small packages because Mitsubishi has announced they are suspending model changes for an extended period so the automaker can channel all its energy into developing small cars that will be sold around the world. Mitsubishi hopes to announce the new plans for Mitsubishi automobiles by the end of this year.

Mitsubishi customers in Bloomington, IL buy used cars and new cars consistently not only because they love the Mitsubishi name, but also because of the Mitsubishi plant located right next door in Normal, IL. Patrons hope by year end the factory will be more certain of its future plans. Currently, this plant produces the fuller sized cars like the Eclipse and the Galant that are on the back burner right now.

While the future of some models is unsure the future of many small cars for Mitsubishi has been solidified. The automaker is developing a new small car that is not named as of yet but will go on sale by the end of 2012. This car will be available around the world and is expected to cost under $12,000.  Mitsubishi is also currently in the process of churning out the i-MiEV, their all electric vehicle. For buyers interested in a used car, Bloomington, IL dealer O’Brien Normal reports there is a huge buzz surrounding the i-MiEV. Mitsubishi is also developing the PX MiEV which is a plug in hybrid electric vehicle. The PX MiEV is due out a year after the i-MiEV and will help ease many Mitsubishi customers over the electric vehicle without throwing them in head first to something like the i-MiEV.

Mitsubishi still has plans to change a few models whose updates were already scheduled before the automaker announced the shift toward small vehicles. The Outlander will be updated in 2014 and the Outlander Sport is due out this fall. The Lancer has added a sportback model for 2010 and might be redesigned in 2013. The Eclipse and Eclipse Spyder may be dropped from the Mitsubishi line along with the Galant. Yet there is hope the Eclipse and Spyder may hang on a little longer and receive an update in 2013.

Whether on the market for a new or used car, Bloomington IL drivers will likely agree that, when it comes to purchasing a vehicle, every bit of information is on a need-to-know basis. Information is power when making one of your biggest financial decisions and doing your research on a vehicle’s safety, reliability, fuel economy, styling, power and price are factors that should be considered before pulling out the checkbook. To help you prepare to hit the automotive market equipped with the necessary information, here is everything you need to know about the Mitsubishi Galant.

The current 2010 Mitsubishi Galant family-sedan is equipped with a 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine that delivers 160 horsepower and is mated to a four-speed automatic transmission. The 2010 Galant is best for fuel efficiency with its four-cylinder engine achieving EPA fuel economy estimates of 21 mpg in city driving and 30 mpg on the highway. O’Brien Normal offers the Galant as an unbeatable Bloomington, IL buy. Used car drivers will want to drive home in earlier Galant models which are available with a 3.8-liter V6 engine that delivers 230 horsepower.

The latest Galant is available in two trim levels and both the ES and SE models come standard with four-wheel anti-lock disc brakes with Electronic Brakeforce Distribution, traction control, six airbags and stability control. The SE adds a wealth of interior features which include Bluetooth, heated cloth seats, Sirius Satellite Radio and navigation displayed on a seven inch LCD screen.

The spacious interior of current and past Galants goes beyond providing the utmost comfort for passengers by offering practicality. With 13.3 cubic feet of cargo capacity and a ski/cargo pass through, the Galant provides plenty of space for storage. The modern design of the interior has brightly lit gauges surrounded by plastic chrome rims with a soft blue backlighting that make them easy to read. The Galant’s conservative exterior has smooth lines and a long arching C-pillar which give the vehicle an overall traditional, yet stylish look.

Although the mere thought of a vehicle’s price tag is enough to make your stomach turn, the cost of a vehicle is perhaps one of the most important factors to consider before making your purchase. Whether you’re shopping for a new or used car, Bloomington IL drivers who opt for the Galant can avoid the cringe-inducing thought of emptying their bank accounts to pay for their ride. The 2010 Galant wears a super affordable price tag of just $21,176 and earlier models dating from 1990 to 2009 range anywhere between $477 and $18,440 respectively. Provided with everything you need to know about this family-sedan, Bloomington drivers can feel confident in the quality of the Galant and the value of such a purchase.

Mitsubishi experienced an increase in sales during the second quarter of this year. This exciting development is a great stride for the automaker with a 1.8 percent increase in April to June of 2010. The trend should continue with Mitsubishi having such a great momentum going into the high selling summer months. Recently, more and more car drivers in Bloomington IL buy used cars from Mitsubishi dealerships with great confidence in this brand.

During these still difficult economic times Mitsubishi should be extremely proud of their increased sales. Many popular Mitsubishi models are doing very well on the market. This June, both the Lancer and the Lancer Sportback performed up to par if not better. The Lancer is up 16.7 percent when compared to last June and the Lancer Sportback had its third best month since it debuted on the market last summer. Other models performing better than last summer include the Spyder and the Galant, doing 45% and 53% better in sales respectively.

Mitsubishi is planning to keep the momentum going through the rest of the year with the release of the 2011 Outlander Sport CUV. The 2011 Outlander Sport CUV has an aggressive, sporty exterior. The front end resembles the Mitsubishi Lancer, drawing the performance loving drivers into a bigger vehicle. The 2011 Outlander Sport CUV appears to be the perfect transition for Mitsubishi sport car drivers who need to upgrade to a vehicle with more room. Bloomington car dealers agree the Outlander Sport CUV will add to the increase in sales.

The Outlander Sport CUV will not disappoint Mitsubishi fans when it comes to what is under the hood. The Outlander Sport CUV is powered by a 2.0 liter MIVEC inline-four engine. The standard five speed manual transmission vehicle is capable of reaching 148 horsepower and 143 lb-ft of torque. The Outlander Sport CUV is estimated to have good fuel efficiency and decently priced, starting around $20,000. This sporty, smaller SUV is sure to add another popular vehicle to the Mitsubishi line.

Mitsubishi is demonstrating the versatility and capability of their vehicles through this increase in sales. This dependable automaker is experiencing great success and will continue to do so through the release of the new 2011 Outlander Sport CUV. Visit your local Bloomington car dealer for more information on Mitsubishi automobiles.

My friends, it appears that in recent years the term “sport” for a vehicle has gone from meaning is sporty, to meaning it’s cute. Luckily in the new Mitsubishi Outlander Sport you can have a little of both.

For the past week and for another week to come, O’Brien Mitsubishi in Normal has had tents up screaming everything must go. About a year ago when the economy fell apart, the captain in charge of the Normal car dealer, Ryan Gremore, decided that he would become the new depot for used cars. A brilliant strategy that has since paid off and kept the auto dealer not just afloat, but continuing to grow.

Bloomington is a great town, and despite some of the major corporations here, is not a very high pressure town. If you were in Chicago you would always be expected as a successful person to have a brand new fancy car, but in Bloomington, IL buy used car and save the money. Along with the money you’ll save at O’brien, you’ll carry around the same self respect you would in the city, only here you’ll have money in your pocket and not on its way to the credit union.

Head to the corner of Fort Jesse and Veterans Parkway and talk to Ryan about getting your new used car, Bloomington, IL style! Right now the ads for the tent sale are all over the radio. I see them on TV every once in a while, but they usually show me some car I wouldn’t want and I make assumptions about what else they have on the lot. When I hear the radio ads it’s different. Theater of the mind takes over and I picture they have the perfect car that I’ve been looking for. When the radio announcer tells me that they won’t be undersold and everything must go to make more room on the lot I figure that’s the place I need to be.

Living in Bloomington is great. I can get the best onion rings at Schooners, the best bbq at Bandannas, listen to Cities 92.9 on the radio as I head up Veterans to O’brien Mitsubishi.

New Mitsubishi dealers and used car Bloomington IL dealers have great deals on new and used models. For instance you can get a 2010 Lancer ES CVT for only $179 a month with 36 month lease or a Lancer Sportback with 0% APR for 48 months.

Other models in on the deal are the Lancer Evolution, Eclipse, Eclipse Spyder, Endeavor, Galant, Outlander and, my personal favorite, the Outlander ES for $239 a month for 48 months. In Bloomington IL buy used cars or new from a friendly Mitsubishi dealer who offers only the best pricing.

Mitsubishi is holding this rally to give its customers the best year-end deals around and for those wanting to buy new or used car Bloomington IL has these great deals on many models. My biggest dilemma is choosing between affordable models. Although the Outlander ES is my favorite because it’s kind of a crossover vehicle. (I do love my SUVs, but don’t love the cost in running them.) I really would love to have a Spyder in my driveway. Not very practical for hauling the kids to practice, though, so . . .

When I visit a Bloomington IL new car dealer my first concern is for price – I mean how many of us are working two or three jobs now just to pay the bills? When I find a dealer and a car company that makes driving affordable, I have to stick with it and in Bloomington IL buy used car or new, I find the best band for my buck at the Mitsubishi dealer.