Mitsubishi has released a new concept car at the Tokyo auto show with some incredible new technology. The concept PX-MiEV boasts a range of developments from changing between front and four-wheel drive due to conditions to an alertness monitor that produces an odor to warn drivers to pay attention to the road. Mitsubishi PX-MiEV is an automobile many, including Normal Mitsubishi dealer, await with great anticipation.

The PX-MiEV is a plug-in hybrid crossover with two electric motors and as well as a gasoline engine. This automobile’s battery system also has the capability to be programmed to force power back to your home rather than draining from it. While this is still a concept car it is not too early to ask your Normal car dealer for information about these new developments.

The interior details of the PX-MiEV are so revolutionary drivers are almost certain not to be concerned by the conservative exterior. Features include a humidifier and oxygen regulator, anti-aging UV-A-filtering window glass, and odor and bacteria deactivating seat upholstery. It seems this automobile practically cleans itself if not eliminates the need to be cleaned entirely. While Normal used cars have seen nothing of this quality of interior accessories before, vendors are confident these features will be incredibly useful to consumers.

These innovative qualities developed by Mitsubishi may be seen by some as creature comforts, yet no one can argue with the benefits of the 117 mile per gallon fuel economy of which the PX-MiEV is said to be capable. Once it moves beyond the concept stage you can check out the PX-MiEV at your Normal Mitsubishi dealer.

Mitsubishi not only develops technology to benefit the environment as well as the economy, we also address the comfort and quality of our customers’ experiences. The concept PX-MiEV demonstrates our company’s innovative capability as well as our dedication to Mitsubishi car owners.

Mitsubishi has gained the reputation of having one of the sportier lineups on the road, and local Mitsubishi dealer, O’Brien Team Normal has gained quite the reputation along with it.  The Bloomington IL Eclipse began to gain real fame about a decade back, followed by the Galant, Outlander, Endeavor and now the Lancer continues to increase in popularity. Heightening the sporty appeal of the Lancer, comes the 2010 Lancer Sportback.

The 2010 Lancer Sportback packs a whole lot of punch for its low sticker price of $19,190. It’s practical, convenient hatchback styling, only available in the two upper trims- GTS and Ralliart- reveals more cargo space than the typical trunk design of the standard Lancer with 52.7 cubic feet. The 2010 also betters in handling, overall performance strength and a generous list of available high-tech equipment.

Though there aren’t significant differences between the two trims, some are important to mention. The GTS trim comes standard with 18-inch alloy wheels, 2.4-L 4-cylinder engine producing 168 hp and 167 lb/ft of torque, a sport-tuned suspension, tilt-only steering wheel, keyless entry, trip computer, sport bucket front seats, Bluetooth and a six-speaker CD/MP3 stereo, to name a few. The Sportback Ralliart adds a turbocharged engine with 237 hp, an automated dual-clutch manual transmission, and an even more aggressively tuned suspension.

The 4-door Sportback has entertaining available upgrades as well. Drivers can include the Sun & Sound package which is exactly what it sounds like- a little more sun with a sunroof and a little more sound with a nine-speaker Rockford Fosgate sound system and an in-dash six-CD changer and satellite radio. The optional navigation system features a 30GB hard drive, while the Ralliart’s Recaro Sport package includes namesake sport seats and the Rockford Fosgate audio system.

In terms of safety, the Lancer Sportback ranks pretty high. It received 5-stars for driver safety and 4 for passengers. It’s built with front-seat side airbags, a driver knee airbag, full-length head curtain airbags, antilock 4-wheel disc brakes and stability control.

Visit your Normal Mitsubishi dealer, O’Brien Mitsubishi, to test-drive the all-new 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback and get a feel for its improved handling and performance. Or if you’d rather put less pressure on your pockets, come check out a Normal used Mitsubishi Lancer and drive off in your new racy ride.

Mitsubishi is stepping up its game in the next year to help boost its sales and target the desires of potential car buyers. To do this, they’ve chose to focus on the booming business of fuel- efficient vehicles, specifically hybrids- both electric and plug-ins- and overall smaller vehicles.

One of the upcoming additions to the Mitsubishi lineup is a slight alteration to the standard crossover vehicle, the Outlander. This time they’ve added a word in its name that brings a whole new element of driving to the mind of car buyers: “Sport”. This Outlander Sport model is set to hit the U.S. market- while simultaneously being sold worldwide- in the fall of 2010.

Not many details have been released about these changes coming to the standard Outlander that you can currently find at your Bloomington car dealer but we can only assume they’re going to speed up the performance, literally, and possibly take up less space on the road with a more aerodynamic design. Sounds similar to the concept cX model released in 2007, huh? Sure does- and we’re pretty sure that’s the sole inspiration for this new Sport.

Though we don’t know much about this new Mitsubishi that will be arriving at local Bloomington car dealerships in 2010, we know a few things. The new Sport is to be built on the same platform as the Mitsubishi Lancer sedan. In addition, it will be powered by a 2.0L 4-cylinder engine, with drivers being able to choose between front or all-wheel drive. In my experience test driving cars at Bloomington, IL car dealers, I’ve learned that nothing is quite so satisfying as a compact, peppy SUV on a car frame. The bumps become afterthoughts, while the storage space and big-vehicle capability remain.

Refreshing our knowledge of the current Outlander that I’ve test driven at Bloomington IL new car dealerships, only assuming the Sport will up the ante, we can first focus on the safety features. First, to show off, the Outlander was named a top safety pick by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. This reassuring title is attributed to its extensive passenger protection: dual-stage front SRS airbags, front seat mounted airbags and back front and side- curtain airbags. In addition, the Outlander comes equipped with standard ABS (anti-lock brakes), ASC (Active Stability Control) and EBD (Electronic Brakeforce Distribution). These fancy names make it sound real safe, right?

The current Outlander, seating 5-7 passengers, achieves a 20 mpg city and 26 mpg highway average. We’re hoping the Sport does improve on this sector, as their goal is to perfect the fuel-efficient side of their vehicle production.

All we can do is wait. It’s going to be a long year until we’re able to see how Mitsubishi will surprise us with the birth of one of its most popular model’s fraternal twins. Until then, come into to your local Normal Mitsubishi dealer, O’Brien Mitsubishi, and test-drive any of the new or used models. See you next fall Outlander Sport!