Facts & Figures Mitsubishi Motors Corporation 2000

FACTS & FIGURES
MITSUBISHI MOTORS CORPORATION

2000
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Glossary of acronyms used in this publication
A ABS . . . . . . . . . . . Anti-lock braking system
ASC . . . . . . . . . . . Active stability control
ATC . . . . . . . . . . . Asian Transmission Corp.
AYC . . . . . . . . . . . Active yaw control
C CCD. . . . . . . . . . . Charge coupled device
CMC . . . . . . . . . . China Motor Corp.
F FUSO . . . . . . . . . . Mitsubishi truck brand
G GDI . . . . . . . . . . . Gasoline direct injection
H HC . . . . . . . . . . . . Hydrocarbons
HMC . . . . . . . . . . Hyundai Motor Co.
HML . . . . . . . . . . . Hindustan Motors Ltd.
I INVECS . . . . . . . . Intelligent & innovative vehicle electronic control system
ITS . . . . . . . . . . . . Intelligent transport system
J JAMA . . . . . . . . . . Japan Automobile Manufacturing Association
M MBECS . . . . . . . . . Motor vehicle brake energy conservation system
MC. . . . . . . . . . . . Mitsubishi Corporation
MDAS. . . . . . . . . . Mitsubishi driver’s attention monitoring system
MFTA . . . . . . . . . . Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America, Inc.
MHI . . . . . . . . . . . Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd.
MHTC . . . . . . . . . MMC Holding (Thailand) Co., Ltd.
MIE . . . . . . . . . . . MMC Investment of Europe B.V.
MILS. . . . . . . . . . . Mitsubishi intelligent load monitoring system
MKM . . . . . . . . . . P.T. Mitsubishi Krama Yudha Motors & Manufacturing
MMA . . . . . . . . . . Mitsubishi Motors America Inc.
MMAL . . . . . . . . . Mitsubishi Motors Australia, Ltd.
MMC . . . . . . . . . . Mitsubishi Motors Corporation
MMCA . . . . . . . . . Mitsubishi Motors Credit of America, Inc.
MMCE . . . . . . . . . MMC Automoviles Espana SA.
MME . . . . . . . . . . Mitsubishi Motors Europe B.V.
MMGF . . . . . . . . . Mitsubishi Motor Parts Sales of Gulf
MMMA . . . . . . . . . Mitsubishi Motor Manufacturing of America, Inc.
MMNZ . . . . . . . . . Mitsubishi Motors New Zealand Ltd.
MMPC . . . . . . . . . Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corp.
MMRE. . . . . . . . . . Mitsubishi Motor Marketing Research Europe GmbH
MMSA . . . . . . . . . Mitsubishi Motor Sales of America, Inc.
MMSC . . . . . . . . . Mitsubishi Motor Sales of Caribbean, Inc.
MMSD . . . . . . . . . Mitsubishi Motor Sales Denmark AS
MMSE. . . . . . . . . . Mitsubishi Motor Sales Europe B.V.
MPI . . . . . . . . . . . Multi-point injection
MRDA . . . . . . . . . Mitsubishi Motors R&D of America, Inc.
MRDE . . . . . . . . . . Mitsubishi Motor R&D Europe GmbH
MSC. . . . . . . . . . . MMC Sittipol Co., Ltd.
MTE . . . . . . . . . . . Mitsubishi Trucks Europe-Sociedade Europeia de Automoveis, S.A.
MVV . . . . . . . . . . . Mitsubishi Vertical Vortex
N NedCar . . . . . . . . Netherlands Car B.V.
NOx . . . . . . . . . . . Oxides of nitrogen
P PDC . . . . . . . . . . . Preview Distance Control
PROTON . . . . . . . Perusahaan Otomobil Nasional Bhd.
R RISE . . . . . . . . . . . Realized impact safety evolution
S SRS . . . . . . . . . . . Supplemental restraint system
T TCL . . . . . . . . . . . Traction ControL
V VSM . . . . . . . . . . . VinaStar Motors Corp.
M ITSUBISHI MOTORS CORPORATION is pleased to present FACTS & FIGURES 2000 for all those with
an interest in the company. This booklet is intended to provide a general overview of the company’s main
products, as well as its research and development, production, sales, exports, and other operations. We hope
that FACTS & FIGURES 2000 will be of assistance and value. Any suggestions as to how we may improve the
booklet will be welcomed.
September 2000
Inquiries should be addressed to:
n In Japan
Mr Fumio Nishizaki: International Public Relations
Public Relations Department
Mitsubishi Motors Corporation
33–8 Shiba 5–chome
Minato–ku, Tokyo
JAPAN 108–8410
Tel:+81–3–5232–7165 Fax:+81–3–5232–7747
n Major affiliates
Mr Junzo Ishino: Media Relations & Public Affairs
Mitsubishi Motors America, Inc.
Tel: +1–714-372-6442 Fax:+1–714-934-7603
Ms Gale O’Brien: Corporate Communications

Mitsubishi Motor Sales of America, Inc.
Tel: +1–714–372–5528 Fax: +1–714–890-3458
Mr Kim Custer: Media Relations

Mitsubishi Motor Sales of America, Inc.
Tel: +1–714–372–6428 Fax: +1–714–934-7655
Mr T. Kawahata: PR Dept.
Mr T. Kishii Mitsubishi Motor Sales of Europe B.V.
Tel: +31-20-4468-355 Fax:+31-20-4468-143
Ms Corinne van Iersel: PR & Communications

Netherlands Car B.V.
Tel: +31–46–4894444 Fax: +31–46–4895488
Mr Kevin Taylor: Public Relations

Mitsubishi Motors Australia, Ltd.
Tel: +61–8–8275–7111 Fax: +61–8–8275–6841
I Corporate Outline
1. Introduction
As an independent public company, Mitsubishi Motors Corporation is Japan’s newest automobile manufacturer. It is also
one of the very few firms in the world that produces a full line of automotive products, ranging from 660-cc mini cars to pas-
senger cars, light commercial vehicles and heavy-duty trucks and buses.
The company was established in 1970 when the automotive division of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries was spun off and
formed into a separate entity. Although its history as an independent firm is relatively short, Mitsubishi Motors’ automotive
tradition goes back to 1917 when the Mitsubishi Model A, Japan’s first series-production automobile, was introduced. Un-
der the Mitsubishi name, the Fuso B46 bus went into production in 1932. Following the suspension of consumer vehicle pro-
duction during World War II, Mitsubishi truck and passenger car production resumed in 1946 and 1960 respectively.
Mitsubishi Motors shares were offered to the public in 1988 when it became the first private company to be listed directly
on the first section of the Tokyo, Osaka and Nagoya stock exchanges. Shares were listed on the rest of Japan’s stock ex-
changes in 1989.
The 21st century will see competition on the world’s markets continuing to grow in intensity. To strengthen its opera-
tional base on a global scale and boost its competitiveness in those markets, MMC has recently formed two major equity and
operating alliances: with DaimlerChrysler in the passenger car sector, and with AB Volvo in the commercial vehicle sector.
m Corporate profile
Head office: 33-8, Shiba 5-chome, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan 108-8410
Established: April 22, 1970
Paid-in capital: ¥150,730,455,926 (March 31, 2000)
Common stock issued: 970,307,624 shares (March 31,2000)
Business activities: Manufacture and sale of motor vehicles, associated components, industrial engines.
Major shareholders: Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25.62%
(March 31, 2000) Capital Research and Management Company . . . . . . . . . 9.15%
Mitsubishi Corporation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.99%
AB Volvo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.00%
The Mitsubishi Trust & Banking Corporation. . . . . . . . . . 4.66%
The Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi, Ltd. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.43%
The Sumitomo Trust & Banking Corporation . . . . . . . . . . 3.73%
The Chase Manhattan Bank, NA London . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.31%
Meiji Life Insurance Company . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.06%
Mitsubishi Jiko Employees Shareholding Association. . . . 2.01%
President & CEO: Katsuhiko Kawasoe
Employees: 22,666 (non-consolidated; March 31, 2000)
65,485 (consolidated; March 31, 2000)
2. MMC mid-term management strategy

In fiscal 1999, the United States economy continued to expand and the economies of Europe and Southeast Asia to recover.
In Japan, despite a gentle recovery in the overall tone of the economy, private sector demand remained weak with record lev-
els of unemployment and personal consumption pegged at the basement level. Sales in the minicar segment remained firm,
but those in the recreational vehicle (RV) and truck segments fell short of their levels in the previous fiscal year.
To enable the company to cope better with depressed demand in Japan and to the speed of change in the management en-
vironment, in fiscal 1998 MMC embarked on a restructuring of its operations charted by the 3-year RM 2001 (Renewal
Mitsubishi) mid-term management plan. The principal goals under RM2001 were to achieve appropriate profit levels by fis-
cal 2000 without depending on further growth in the scale of its operations. The measures initiated under the plan have gen-
erally met their targets, and in some cases have exceeded expectations. Since the implementation of RM2001, however,
there have been substantial changes in the environment under which the company operates. To enable it to better adapt to
these changes, the company has drawn up and is currently implementing a new “Heart-Beat 21” mid-term management plan
that revises management goals for fiscal 2000 and also lays out strategy for future growth.
Through a process of managerial reform and rapid transformation into a profitable and meaningful player in the 21st cen-
tury, Heart-Beat 21 provides the blueprint for MMC to build up management foundations that will enable its passenger car
and commercial vehicle operations to prosper as separate and self-supporting entities. At the same time, and taking the op-
portunities presented by recent strategic alliances with DaimlerChrysler and AB Volvo, Heart-Beat 21 maps out policy that
will enable the company to switch to a truly international management style and to offer, in a timely manner, highly competi-
tive products that are effectively tailored to their target markets. Included will be a world compact strategy passenger car that
offers the highest levels of eco-compatibility by meeting mileage standards in developed countries.
3. Corporate performance summary
(1) Sales & income over the years: 1990 - 1999FY (¥million)
Fiscal Year Net Sales Operating Profit Ordinary Income Net Income
Non-consolidated 2,313,636 65,822 50,214 25,208
1990
Consolidated 2,797,770 89,725 55,750 25,852
1991
Consolidated 3,087,136 86,802 60,541 29,514
1992
Consolidated 3,180,430 77,091 50,225 25,832
1993
Consolidated 2,946,932 40,758 21,250 5,584
1994
Consolidated 3,414,133 95,912 53,296 12,615
1995
Consolidated 3,537,018 71,911 31,305 12,736
1996
Consolidated 3,672,085 45,660 9,524 11,599
Non-consolidated 2,500,614 – 15,512 – 22,157 – 25,656
1997
Consolidated 3,735,228 3,197 – 54,520 – 101,846
1998
Consolidated 3,512,606 55,944 – 4,176 5,668
Non-consolidated 2,106,552 13,435 6,336 515
1999
Consolidated 3,334,974 22,473 – 3,758 – 23,331
Non-consolidated 2,250,000 30,000 20,000 – 55,000
2000 (Plan)
Consolidated 3,550,000 50,000 20,000 – 70,000
(2) Operating results 1994 - 1999FY
n Domestic sales, exports and overseas production volumes (non-consolidated)
Fiscal Year 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 (Plan)
Domestic sales 788,000 810,000 767,000 623,000 601,000 576,000 625,000
Exports 555,000 486,000 462,000 556,000 511,000 419,000 435,000
Total 1,343,000 1,296,000 1,229,000 1,179,000 1,112,000 995,000 1,060,000
Overseas production 643,000 671,000 763,000 752,000 593,000 726,000 960,000
n Domestic sales volume by category: MMC & industry (JAMA classification)
Cars Trucks & buses Total
Fiscal year
MMC Industry MMC Industry MMC Industry
1986 147,681 3,081,831 368,922 2,596,627 516,603 5,678,458
1987 168,854 3,298,396 406,159 2,809,762 575,013 6,108,158
1988 170,869 3,523,567 457,153 3,082,921 628,022 6,606,488
1989 263,592 4,588,808 397,259 2,658,892 660,851 7,247,700
1990 332,085 4,878,590 404,971 2,707,518 737,056 7,586,108
1991 335,811 4,611,427 420,598 2,625,107 756,409 7,236,534
1992 342,885 4,239,254 401,313 2,450,258 744,198 6,689,512
1993 373,954 3,947,078 347,667 2,224,444 721,621 6,171,522
1994 406,113 3,998,210 381,767 2,365,924 787,880 6,364,134
1995 425,038 4,086,881 384,634 2,406,191 809,672 6,493,072
1996 379,488 4,450,864 387,617 2,399,210 767,105 6,850,074
1997 323,794 3,886,028 299,480 2,067,456 623,274 5,953,484
1998 331,367 3,876,259 269,157 1,714,978 600,524 5,591,237
1999 315,748 3,917,563 260,710 1,687,720 576,458 5,607,283
II MMC Automotive Technology
1. Cutting-edge technology
Ì GDI engine
Mitsubishi Motors is the first manufacturer to successfully develop and apply Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) technol-
ogy to realize ultra-efficient engine operation. In conventional engines, gasoline and air are mixed in the intake port be-
fore being fed into the cylinder. GDI technology enables gasoline to be injected directly into the cylinder, thereby
enabling high-precision fuel control and leaner combustion. The result is diesel-beating mileage together with higher
power outputs than multiport injection engines. Principal components in the GDI engine are the Upright Straight Intake
Port, Curved Crown Piston, High-pressure Fuel Pump and High-pressure Swirl Injectors.
Ì GDI Sigma powertrain series
The Sigma Series powertrain marries the eco-friendly high-output low-consumption GDI engine with transmission,
electric motor and other peripheral technology to return mileage that is between 10 and 30 % better than current GDI
engines, as well as realizing improved driveability and a reduction in cost. The GDI Sigma Series powertrain incorpo-
rates four major technology marriages: (1) GDI+CVT integrated engine and continuously variable transmission con-
trol; (2) GDI+ASG idling stop system; (3) GDI+HEV hybrid power system; (4) GDI+Turbocharger, high-response,
low-consumption turbocharging. The company began introducing GDI Sigma Series powertrain configurations in
2000.
ª GDI+CVT: Mating a CVT to a conventional multi-port injection engine results in reduced effectiveness as a re-
sult of transmission and engine incompatibility in the low-consumption operating zone, of energy losses due to fric-
tion in the belts, of energy losses in the torque converter. This
arrangement also causes vibration in the car body. The supe-
rior torque management of the GDI engine enables a reduc-
tion in CVT operating pressure, realizing a significant
improvement in fuel economy and smoother operation.
ª GDI+ASG: Conventional multi-port injection engines

with idling-stop systems can be unsettling for the driver be-
cause of the time taken to restart the engine. The GDI+ASG
powertrain solves this problem using a high-precision ASG
control system, a simple clutch pedal-operated engine restart
mechanism and exploiting the superior starting characteris-
tics of the GDI engine. To restart the engine after the ASG
system has stopped it at idling (this only happens when the
vehicle is at rest, the shift lever is in neutral and the clutch is
engaged) all the driver has to do is press the clutch pedal to
disengage the clutch. The lack of any complicated restarting
procedure, and the very fast engine restart – a fraction of the
time required with a conventional engine – eliminates wor-
ries about increases in emissions or about holding up other
vehicles in traffic. The Pistachio, launched as a limited-edi-
tion model in December 1999, uses the GDI+ASG
powertrain to achieve superior fuel economy, particularly in town driving.
ª GDI+HEV: Hybrid propulsion systems are a low-consumption technology that offer high levels of efficiency.
However, systems that use conventional engines are costly because they require complicated drivetrains, powerful
motors and generators, as well as large capacity batteries.The superior torque and fuel efficiency at low loads of the
GDI engine enable the use of smaller motor and batteries, to realize up to 50% better fuel economy over conven-
tional engines.
ª GDI+Turbocharger: The application of turbocharging to conventional multi-port injection engines results in
poorer fuel economy because lower compression ratios must be used to prevent the knocking that limits torque at
low and mid speed ranges, and in turbo lag in the initial stages of acceleration. The 2-stage mixture detonation con-
trol of the GDI engine enables use of a higher compression ratio and generation of more low-end torque, and
thereby avoid the deterioration in fuel economy and lag normal with turbocharged engines. Some models in the
Pajero iO series, launched in June 2000, use the GDI+Turbo powertrain.
Ì MVV engine for minicars
With its ultra-low fuel consumption, the mini-car has always been environmentally friendly. In October 1998, the com-
pany introduced a fully-redesigned series of mini-cars powered, for the first time in the 660cc engine mini-car category,
by the innovative Mitsubishi Vertical Vortex engine that realizes a 10% reduction in CO2 emissions over the previous
series despite the larger body size. To maximize the environmental benefits, the MVV engine is used to power all the
new models, with the exception of turbocharged versions. The new leanburn engine offers outstanding cost perfor-
mance and represents the ideal power unit for next-generation mini-cars. Applying air-fuel mixture forming and com-
bustion-control technologies developed and honed in the Mitsubishi GDI ecology engine, the new MVV power unit
employs a very simple design to realize stable leanburn combustion without requiring any add-on devices or equip-
ment. The MVV engine also enables the new models to meet the low-emission vehicle levels specified by several met-
ropolitan and prefectural authorities in Japan. MVV technology was first applied to power certain Mirage and Lancer
models in October 1991.
Ì INOMAT & INOMAT II
Mitsubishi’s Intelligent & Innovative Mechanical Automatic Transmission (INOMAT) em-
ploys sensor information from the engine, clutch, transmission, throttle and vehicle speed to
integrate engine and transmission management control and to optimize manual shift manage-
ment using Mitsubishi’s own electro-pneumatic control system. Available on the Fuso Super
Great heavy truck, with INOMAT the driver need only operate the clutch when approaching
unloading platforms, garaging his vehicle or other times when delicate speed control is re-
quired. At other times, with the shift lever in D-range INOMAT changes gears automatically as
well as eliminating the need for the driver to declutch when stopping his vehicle. INOMAT
thus reduces fatigue and stress by freeing the driver from tiresome clutch and gear operations
while on the move. Being a mechanical system, INOMAT does not suffer from the power
losses normal with a torque converter-type automatic transmission. Because gears are selected
with the optimal timing, even inexperienced drivers can keep fuel consumption down to vet-
eran driver levels. Now available on the Aerostar bus, INOMAT-II eliminates clutch pedal operation entirely, even
when moving off.
Ì MDAS-II
The Mitsubishi Driver’s Attention monitoring System (MDAS-II) is a computerized
system that monitors the driver’s level of alertness, using a CCD camera to detect lane
markings as well as sensor-data on steering wheel movements and gear changing.
MDAS-II starts operating when vehicle speed exceeds 60 km/h, and stays operative until
speed drops below 40 km/h. This advanced system delivers visual and voice warnings to
the driver when it detects alertness has dropped to a predetermined level. MDAS-II fea-
tures a forward vehicle distance system, in which the timing of warnings is tailored to the
degree to which driver alertness has decreased, and a lane departure warning system. The
system also helps keep the driver alert by emitting a herbal fragrance into the cab. Avail-
able on the Super Great heavy truck, this reliable system really comes into its own on
long-distance hauls.
Ì Mitsubishi Fuso Total Support System
The Mitsubishi Fuso Total Support System (MFTSS) assists the management and operation of trucks and buses. It
comprises Logistics, Cargo Quality and Vehicle Management systems. For the haulage operator, MFTSS contributes
to improvements in real-time vehicle and shipment tracking and in operational efficiencies as well as to reduced operat-
ing expenses. The system accommodates time-designated deliveries and other advanced and diverse needs of shippers
today and, as such, contributes to environmental conservation - an area of growing public concern.
ª Logistics management system: Uses Global
Positioning System technology to provide real-time data
on vehicle location, speed and other information required
by the haulage operator to track vehicle movements. En-
abling quick and accurate answers to inquiries about ship-
ment status and more effective response to sudden orders,
the system allows the operator to offer improved levels of
service. It also reduces man-power requirements by en -
abling the gathering and analysis of vehicle data and by fa-
cilitating daily log and report generation. Used with the
special analytical software package, the system also en -
ables the operator to keep track of operational safety and
fuel economy for individual drivers and vehicles.
ª Cargo quality management system: Keeping foodstuffs fresh during shipment requires careful that
temperature and other factors inside refrigerated vans be carefully controlled. Enabling such information to be
monitored on a real-time basis, this system allows the operator to deliver shipments to the customer more promptly
and in better condition and to thereby offer improved quality and levels of service.
ª Vehicle management system: Mitsubishi's own system enables the gathering and analysis of data from
sensors installed throughout the vehicle. This increases the efficiency of preventive servicing and of vehicle
management overall. Using data collected from the vehicle's operation the previous day, the system displays items
that require servicing before the vehicle is operated that day. This brings greater certainty to vehicle servicing and
maintenance as well as enables the operator to keep an accurate and detailed record of malfunctions.
Ì Mitsubishi ASV-2
MMC has recently completed development of three Mitsubishi ASV-2 advanced safety vehicles that represent the
crystallization of the company’s vast accumulation of safety technology know-how and incorporate many applicable
technologies for the 21st century. The Mitsubishi ASV-2s now add user-friendly – the more elderly driver included –
ITS technology to the advanced Active and Passive Safety technologies already applied in MMC vehicles.
ª ITS-ASV: Incorporates advanced ITS technology, using sensors and communication systems to mon itor the
road environment and provide the driver with voice and visual information. The ITS-ASV also features a system
that assists the driver in taking avoidance action should he find himself in a potentially dangerous situation. Com-
ponent systems include: Multi-eye system that uses millimeter-wave radar to monitor forward vehicle distance and
relative vehicle speed, laser radar with high resolution capability, cameras that respond to significant changes in
light intensity, and a variety of sensors that detect and monitor the road environment; Friendly cockpit that meets
the requirements of the information society in the 21st century, providing all information necessary for safe opera-
tion of the vehicle and featuring a head-up display (HUD), voice-activation system and a hands-free car telephone;
Other equipment includes steering and brake actuators and other components that support the driver in his opera-
tion of vehicle.
ª Hi-mobility ASV: Using new-design driving controls and advanced vehicle management systems to which
universal design concepts have been applied, the Hi-mobility ASV offers outstanding levels of operational ease and
maneuverability that are independent of the driver’s physical characteristics or driving skills. Component systems
include: Universal Design Cockpit, which employs drive-by-wire (mechanical linkages are replaced by electronic
systems) technology to enable vehicle operation and car dynamics to be controlled at will; and, Integrated Vehicle
Dynamics Management System, which enables drivers of all abilities to extract the full dynamic performance po-
tential of their vehicle.
ª Smart Cruise 21 ASV: This special model has been developed for the “Smart Cruise 21” proving program
being run jointly by the Japanese Transport and Construction ministries. Using information acquired from the com-
munications infrastructure, on-board systems assist the driver in crash avoidance and in keeping to his lane. Smart
Cruise 21 ASV is equipped for communications with the road infrastructure, and with a lane marker sensor that de-
tects magnetic markers installed in the road surface. It is fitted with a Head-up Display and other means of deliver-
ing information to the driver, as well as steering and braking actuators that assist the driver in the operation of his
vehicle.
Ì 4M41 3.2-liter DI diesel engine
Derived from Mitsubishi’s current 4M40 2.8-liter indirect
injection diesel, the new 4M41 3.2-liter direct injection
(DI) diesel engine features a larger displacement, together
with a fuel injection system that injects fuel directly into a
combustion bowl on the top of the piston. The conversion to
direct injection reduces the heat losses normal in an indirect
injection diesel where fuel is ignited in a combustion cham-
ber in the cylinder head. This, together with the improved
breathing efficiency stemming from the new 4-valve
DOHC configuration, realizes a 25% improvement in mile-
age in the Japanese 10-15 mode urban driving pattern, and a
25% increase in power output over the non-DI engine.
These innovations enable the 4M41 in-line 3.2-liter DI die-
sel engine to meet the requirements of Japan’s Long-term
Emissions and Year 2005 Diesel Vehicle Fuel Consumption
regulations. This engine powers some models in the new
Pajero series.
Ì All-wheel air suspension

MMC has developed a front-wheel parallel-link type air suspension system– a
first in Japan – to upgrade the performance and functionality of trucks with
rear-wheel air suspension. Benefits of the new suspension include the prevention
of vibration-induced cargo shifting, and a significant improvement in ride com-
fort. The new system also realizes major improvements in functionality, includ-
ing an increase in cargo bed capacity, and easier cargo handling thanks to the
ability to adjust front and rear wheel vehicle height either independently or to-
gether.
Front suspension Rear suspension
Ì Full air wedge brakes

MMC’s Full-air Wedge Braking system, in which all brake signals and service lines are pneumatically controlled, of-
fers superior response and servicing characteristics over hydraulic systems. The new system also uses a wedge to move
the shoe against the drum. This realizes faster initiation of braking than in S-cam systems where the compressed nature
of the air resulted in a slight lag.
2. R&D centers
Location Facility name Address
Okazaki 1, Nakashinkiri, Hashime-cho, Okazaki
Aichi 444-8501
Car Research & Development Center Kyoto 1, Uzumasa Tatsumi-cho, Ukyo-ku
(Cars and light commercial vehicles) Kyoto 616-8501
Tokachi Proving Ground 221-1 Osarushi, Otofuke-cho, Kato-gun
Japan Hokkaido 080-0271
Kawasaki 10-Okura-cho, Nakahara-ku, Kawasaki
Kanagawa 211-8522
Truck & Bus Research & Development
Kitsuregawa Proving 4300, Washijuku, Kitsuregawa-cho,
Center
Ground Shioya-gun
Tochigi 329-1411
Ann Arbor Laboratory 3735 Varsity Drive, Ann Arbor
MI 48108, U.S.A.
Mitsubishi Motors R&D of America
Cypress Laboratory 6430 W. Katella Ave., Cypress
Overseas
CA 90630, U.S.A.
Mitsubishi Motor R&D of Europe Trebur R&D Center Hessenauerstrasse 6, 65468
Trebur, Germany
Tokachi Proving Ground
3. Styling design centers

Location Facility name Address
Tama Design Center 1-16-1 Karakida, Tama
Car Research & Development Center Tokyo 206-0035
(Cars and light commercial vehicles) Okazaki 1, Nakashinkiri, Hashime-cho, Okazaki
Japan
Aichi 444-8501
Truck & Bus Research & Development Kawasaki 10-Okura-cho, Nakahara-ku, Kawasaki
Center Kanagawa 211-8522
Mitsubishi Motors R&D of America Cypress Design Studio 6430 W. Katella Ave., Cypress
CA 90630, U.S.A.
Overseas
Mitsubishi Motors R&D of Europe Trebur Design Studio Diamant Strasse 1, 65468
Trebur, Germany
Tama Design Center

III Production in Japan
Mitsubishi Motors’ philosophy of elimination of strain, waste and inconsistency permeates every level of the company’s
operations. Its policy of high quality and low cost vehicle production is amply demonstrated at each of its manufacturing
plants, all of which employ the most advanced technology in the most modern facilities. Mitsubishi Motors is committed to
environmental conservation, and each of its plants has comprehensive environmental protection facilities.
1. Production volume by model
Model 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999
Debonair 1,209 1,053 797 463 230
Proudia — — — — 383
Dignity — — — — 15
Diamante 35,338 20,202 13,088 4,246 8,279
Sigma 913 6 — — —
GTO 7,953 7,601 5,496 2,207 2,355
FTO 9,741 2,928 1,960 1,033 616
Galant 39,421 47,168 77,314 38,746 28,076
Legnum — 44,614 62,543 26,302 16,809
Eterna 17,984 6,174 5,340 870 5,880
Aspire — — — 1,706 1,302
Emeraude 1,262 142 — — —
Chariot & Chariot Grandis 41,943 33,648 59,448 88,251 63,010
RVR 45,787 30,137 22,861 13,976 20,333
Dion — — — — 15,282
Mirage & Mirage Dingo 86,767 101,391 93,848 95,661 77,800
Lancer & Lancer Cedia 140,261 117,394 100,868 120,758 86,319
Libero 22,775 18,298 14,516 10,786 10,796
Pajero Jr. 30,605 24,690 13,934 149 —
Pajero iO — — — 54,262 51,516
Pistachio — — — — 50
Toppo BJ Wide — — — 3,596 721
Libero Cargo 14,189 15,986 10,298 8,148 9,000
Pajero Mini 104,990 71,185 43,302 48,792 36,580
Minica / Toppo BJ 98,237 85,180 73,684 111,185 112,542
Townbox — — — 2,261 14,421
Townbox Wide — — — — 3,616
Minica Van 35,263 35,331 41,799 27,475 37,311
Minicab 47,288 54,882 48,878 41,939 41,831
Minicab Van 35,806 37,326 30,447 29,900 28,536
Delica 109,930 88,978 69,495 34,614 17,758
Delica W — — — 22,290 13,888
Pajero 152,102 128,593 136,941 29,274 14,013
Pajero W — — — 66,401 76,511
Jeep 1,040 845 1,167 717 413
Strada 52,463 39,066 43,432 24,879 11,759
Challenger — 35,561 51,594 71,562 95,914
Heavy-duty trucks 31,533 29,524 22,155 13,034 14,140
Medium-duty trucks 24,842 27,988 22,169 15,424 16,146
Canter 73,861 90,245 85,239 63,160 52,267
Canter 1.5t 14,193 17,586 14,969 10,527 8,823
Large buses 1,706 1,837 2,009 1,946 1,454
Medium buses 658 781 557 440 387
Small buses 4,283 4,831 5,134 5,632 4,660
TOTAL 1,284,343 1,221,171 1,175,282 1,092,612 1,001,742
2. Factory profiles
Facility name Year Site area Floor area Employees Main products (As at July 2000)
built (sq.m.) (sq.m.)
Proudia, Dignity, Diamante, GTO, Pajero,

Oye 1920 222,000 164,000 2,600 Strada (export model), Challenger, Pajero
iO, small buses
Nagoya Plant
Galant, Legnum, Aspire, Chariot Grandis,
Okazaki 1977 425,000 140,000 1,700
RVR
Mirage, Lancer, FTO, Mirage Dingo,

Dion, Lancer Cedia, Libero, Libero Cargo,
Toppo BJ Wide, Townbox Wide, Delica
Mizushima Plant 1943 1,245,700 465,400 3,800
Star Wagon, Delica Space Gear, Minica,
Toppo BJ, Townbox, Minicab, Pajero Mini
Minicar engines and transmissions
Automotive engines and transmissions

Kyoto 1944 299,000 208,000 3,200
Kyoto Plant Shiga 1979 173,000 55,000 500 Automotive engines
Yagi 2000 233,000 30,800 90 Continuously variable transmissions
Fuso heavy, medium, light trucks

Special application vehicles
Kawasaki 1940 436,500 302,600 3,200
Truck and bus engines; axles for medium
trucks
Tokyo Plant
Maruko 1937 99,400 81,400 670 Truck and bus transmissions
Nakatsu 1975 35,700 15,100 10 Transmissions, gear wheels

IV Sales and Parts Operations in Japan
1. Sales channels (July 2000)
Channel Galant Car Plaza Fuso Total
No. dealerships 121 118 38 277
Passenger cars Proudia, Dignity Diamante
Diamante GTO, FTO
GTO, FTO Legnum, Aspire
Galant, Legnum Mirage
Lancer Cedia Lancer Cedia
Chariot Grandis Chariot Grandis
Libero RVR, Libero
Toppo BJ Wide Mirage Dingo
Townbox Wide Dion
Dion Townbox Wide
Imports Eclipse Eclipse
Diamante Wagon Diamante Wagon
Light commercial Delica Delica
vehicles Libero Cargo Libero Cargo
Challenger Challenger
Pajero, Pajero iO Pajero iO
Imports
Minicars Minica
Toppo BJ
Minicab (van, truck)
Townbox
Pajero Mini
Trucks (over 1.5 Super Great heavy truck
ton payload) Fighter, Fighter Mignon medium trucks
Canter, Canter Guts light trucks
Buses Fuso medium and large buses
Rosa small bus
2. Parts and service organization

Mitsubishi Motors is constantly exploring ways in which to improve its sales and after-sales service. Over 1,400 passenger
car (Galant and Car Plaza dealerships) and commercial vehicle (Fuso dealerships) outlets are supported by ten directly-man-
aged Technical Centers and 99 Technical Pits that offer diagnostic and metering services for the advanced electronic cir-
cuitry used in Mitsubishi vehicles today. This comprehensive network ensures that customer needs are met pertinently and
speedily.
(1) Advanced servicing and repair network
Technical Center (10) Technical Pit (99)
Level of diagnostic Problems that require advanced metering of elec - Problems that require more advanced diagnostic
service tronic circuitry and parts examination than possible with multi-use tester
Problems that require rolling-road diagnostic exam- Problems relating to vehicle stability, vibration and
ination others that are beyond capability of regular service
shop
Management Mitsubishi Motors Technical Master (MMC-qualified mechanic em-
ployed by sales companies)
(2) Parts supply organization

Eight strategically located Parts Centers and Depots assure ‘prompt delivery, anywhere, anytime’ of parts and components.
thereby contributing to high levels of customer satisfaction and enduring brand loyalty.
n Parts centers and depots
Ÿ Mitsubishi Motors sales companies throughout Japan are supplied by four Parts Centers located in Atsugi, Nagoya,
Takatsuki and Mizushima, and four Parts Depots located in Hokkaido, Tohoku, Nakatsu and Kyushu.
n Next-day delivery
Ÿ A computerized on-line network and exclusive delivery service ensure that orders received by 4.30pm arrive at the
sales company the following morning.
n Just-in-time inventory management
Ÿ Mitsubishi Motors is focused on achieving industry-topping levels of service from ever-lower inventory levels.
3. Sales network throughout Japan

n Sales companies throughout Japan
MMC sales companies (1 July 2000)
Galant dealerships 121

Passenger cars
Car Plaza dealerships 118
Trucks & buses Fuso dealerships 38
Total 277
Passenger car dealership FUSO truck & bus dealership

V Current model lineup
1. Japan market passenger cars
n Passenger cars
PROUDIA DIAMANTE
Sedan Sedan
GALANT LANCER CEDIA

Sedan Sedan
MINICA ASPIRE
Mini hatchback Sedan
n Recreation Vehicles
PAJERO DELICA SPACE GEAR

SUV Minivan
GRANDIS CHALLENGER
Minivan SUV
RVR MIRAGE DINGO

Minivan Minivan
LEGNUM DIAMANTE WAGON

Station wagon Station wagon
PAJERO iO PAJERO MINI

SUV Mini SUV
TOWN BOX TOPPO BJ

Minivan Minivan
TOWN BOX WIDE TOPPO BJ WIDE

Minivan Minivan
DION
Minivan
n High performance cars
GALANT VR-4
LEGNUM VR-4
LANCER GSR EVOLUTION VI

2. Japan market: Mitsubishi Fuso trucks & buses
n FUSO Super Great heavy trucks
SUPER GREAT
SUPER GREAT DUMP TRUCK
SUPER GREAT TRACTOR
n FUSO Fighter medium trucks
FIGHTER FIGHTER NX
FIGHTER MIGNON
n FUSO Canter light trucks
CANTER CANTER GUTS
CANTER GUTS 4WD CANTER GUTS DOUBLE-CAB
n FUSO buses
AERO KING AERO QUEEN
AERO BUS AERO STAR
AERO MIDI ROSA
3. Vehicles manufactured outside Japan

ADVENTURE CARISMA
[Philippines] [Europe]
SUV Sedan / hatchback
ECLIPSE FREECA
[USA] [Taiwan]
Sports coupe SUV
KUDA L200
[Indonesia] [Worldwide]
SUV Pickup truck
L200 L200
[Europe] [Brazil]
Pickup truck Pickup truck
LANCER MAGNA / VERADA

[India] [Australia]
Sedan / hatchback Sedan / station wagon
PAJERO PININ SPACE STAR

[Europe] [Europe]
SUV Space utility wagon
4. Current model features
Series name Characteristics
Ÿ Compact sedan with European-taste styling and packaging that realize roomy interior within
Carisma
sleek aerodynamic lines.
Ÿ “Urban taste” styling lets this all-terrain SUV blend in perfectly around town or out in the wilds.
Challenger
Comfortable and functional cabin with Pajero levels of off-road and on-tarmac performance.
Ÿ Powered by GDI engines mated to the INVECS-II smart automatic transmission, Chariot Grandis
Chariot Grandis strikes an exquisite balance between performance, comfort, versatility safety, quality and envi-
ronmental acceptability. Unprecedented space utility and versatility.
Ÿ Full-feature “Super Leisure RV” combines sedan levels of ride comfort with outstanding versatil-
Delica Space Gear
ity and vehicular performance.
Ÿ 4-door sedan that sets a new medium-class benchmark. 2.5-l and 3.0-liter GDI engines deliver
Diamante
sporty performance with eco-friendly fuel economy.
Ÿ Full-feature limousine. Offers most spacious and comfortable rear compartment of any car made
Dignity in Japan; equipped with Super Executive Seat System and other luxury appointments; effortless
performance from 4.5-l V8 GDI eco-engine.
Ÿ Compact station wagon. The second in the SUW series, this model brings stress-free travel to all
occupants; class-topping space and roominess within user-friendly body dimensions. Features
Dion
middle row of individual seats – a class first – and a third row of seats that can be folded down
and stowed under the floor.
Ÿ Small brother of the GTO, this sports coupe gives full expression to MMC’s fun-to-drive philoso-
FTO phy with well-balanced proportions wrapped in dynamic and aggressive styling and INVECS-II
with Sport Mode automatic + manual override transmission.
Ÿ First production model anywhere to be powered using eco-friendly GDI (gasoline direct injec-
Galant tion) technology. Sedan styling distinguished by dashing and powerful lines. RISE safety body
adds to outstanding value-for-money offered by the MMC passenger model
Ÿ High-performance 4WD sports model. Muscular styling molds futuristic body shape. Engine de-
GTO
livers awesome power. Complemented by go-anywhere 4WD and outstanding safety levels.
Ÿ Replaces Lancer and Mirage 4-door sedan models. New-age packaging provides spacious inte-
Lancer Cedia rior accommodation for four adults in an easy-to-handle body size. GDI+CVT powertrain returns
ultra-low fuel consumption and delivers silky-smooth, sporty performance.
Ÿ Wagon cousin of the Galant sedan offers prestigious levels of performance, comfort and luxury
Legnum
for its class.
Ÿ Compact bonnet-type station wagon. Developed to “Car for all seasons” theme, offers multi-pur-
Libero
pose styling, performance and versatility.
Ÿ Outstanding economy and utility make this “easy-to-use” basic sedan the idle commuter or
Minica
shopping model.
Ÿ Cab-over van and truck models, developed to “the exemplary mini-size commercial vehicle” and
Minicab
“user-friendly” themes.
Ÿ 2-door and 3-door bodies and 6 engines give wide choice of model variations in sedan series de-
Mirage veloped to “Simple & Rich” theme. Offering superior levels of easy-to-drive and sporty qualities,
series ranges from new-generation basic car to sporty coupe models.
Ÿ First in MMC’s SUW series that is being developed around a Smart Design and Ecology Con-
Mirage Dingo
scious philosophy. Powered by 1.5-l GDI engine, the smallest of its type anywhere
Ÿ Full-feature 4-wheel drive SUV that is as happy off-road as on tarmac. Features include Super
Pajero
Select 4WD II, Multi-mode ABS, and direct-injection (DI) diesel and GDI engines.
Ÿ Powered by 2.0-liter GDI and 1.8-liter GDI+Turbo engines, this just-the-right-size SUV features
Pajero iO the go-anywhere off-road capability and the comfortable and civilized on-road performance of
its Pajero big brother.
Ÿ Downsized Pajero inherits the off-road and on-tarmac performance of its full-feature 4WD big
Pajero Mini brother. New-taste styling makes it look bigger than its minicar classification, and leaves no
doubt as to its lineage.
Ÿ Small sedan Spawned from the ideal that a town car should be as chic as it is economical. Uses
advanced low-consumption GDI+ASG (Automatic Stop & Go) technology to return world-beat-
Pistachio
ing 30-km/liter mileage for a 1-liter gasoline car (as measured by MMC) in the Japanese 10-15
urban driving pattern
Ÿ Luxury 4-door sedan. Body boasts imposing proportions; offers peerless levels of interior room
Proudia and comfort; effortlessly powered by 3.5-l V6 and 4.5-l V8 GDI eco-friendly engines; RISE
safety body.
Ÿ Compact RV combines performance and space utility with styling chic to make it equally suited
RVR
for leisure trips or for use around town. Available in sportier and tougher RVR Sports version.
Ÿ A member of the “Big Small” minicar series. Airy, light and comfortable interior realized by high
Toppo BJ
roof encourages communication between occupants. Outstanding maneuverability.
Ÿ Boxy styling distinguishes this “multi-space mini-wagon” – Japan’s first 5-number minicar. Inte-
Townbox
rior provides comfortable accommodation for four adults and luggage compartment.
5. Series name derivations
Series name Derivation
Ÿ From the English word describing the gait of a horse; a collected gallop which the horse is able to sustain
Canter
over long distances. Just right for Mitsubishi’s range of thoroughbred small trucks.
Ÿ Coined from the Greek “kharisma” and English “charisma”: describing the god-given attribute of an almost
Carisma
magical power that attracts many followers.
Chariot Ÿ French for the battle chariot used in ancient Greece and the Roman empire.
Grandis Ÿ From the Latin for large or grand.
Ÿ From the Spanish word; reflecting the company’s Three-Diamond logo, gives expression to “brilliant” and
Diamante
sparkling expectations.
Dignity Ÿ From the English word; reflecting the peerless grandeur and majestic stateliness of this limousine model.
Dion Ÿ Derived from Dionysus, the Greek god of wine and joy
Eclipse Ÿ Undefeated 18th century English racehorse that won 26 races.
FTO Ÿ Fresh Touring Origination: a touring model overflowing with freshness, youthfulness, originality.
Fuso Ÿ Word used to refer to Japan in ancient Chinese texts: “the place where the sun rises in the Eastern Sea”.
Galant Ÿ From the French word meaning gallant, valiant.
GTO Ÿ From the Italian Gran Turismo Omorogata.
Lancer Ÿ A soldier of cavalry regiment armed with lance.
Cedia Ÿ Coined from the English CEntury and DIAmond.
Legnum Ÿ From the Latin regnum or “kingdom”, reflecting regal power and rank.
Libero Ÿ From the Italian word: expresses the versatile qualities of the model.
Magna Ÿ From Latin “magnus”: great, magnificent, superior.
Minica Ÿ Literally, minicar.
Toppo Ÿ Coined from English “top” (roof) and Japanese “noppo” (lanky).
BJ Ÿ Big Joy.
Minicab Ÿ Light cab-over vehicle with cargo bed.
Mirage Ÿ From the English (originally French) “mirage”.
Asti Ÿ From the English “astir”.
Ÿ Derived from Bingo, with its “strike lucky” connotation; the B being replaced by the D in the Mitsubishi
Dingo
“Diamond” logo.
Pajero Ÿ Named after a mountain cat that inhabits the Patagonia plateau region in southern Argentina.
iO Ÿ Italian for I, me. Generates image of being easy to get to know, easy to drive; one’s very own Pajero.
Ÿ Coined from the English “proud” and the Mitsubishi “diamond” logo. Fitting epithet for MMC’s ultimate
Proudia
luxury sedan.
RVR Ÿ Recreational Vehicle Runner
Ÿ Ideal for transporting large items of leisure and sports equipment to the beach, camp sites, ski slopes and
Sports Gear
other destinations.
Space Gear Ÿ Reflects the generous “space” available for transporting large quantities of leisure and sports “gear”.
6. Model naming in global mar
kets
Global markets
Japan market name
U.S.A. (MMSA) Europe Australia Taiwan Puerto Rico Indonesia Others
Nativa
Challenger Montero Sport Pajero Sport Challenger Challenger Nativa —
Montero Sport
Chariot — Space Wagon Nimbus — — — Space Wagon
Star Wagon(W)
Colt Solar(D)
Delica — L300 L300 Express(V) Delica — L300
Space Gear(W) Star Wagon(W)

Space Gear(W)
Delica Space Gear — L400 (V) L400 Express(V) Space Gear — —
L400 (V)
Diamante Diamante — Magna / Verda Diamante Diamante — Sigma
Eclipse Eclipse Eclipse — Eclipse Eclipse — —
Galant Galant Galant Galant Galant Galant Galant Galant
GTO 3000GT 3000GT — — 3000GT — 3000GT
Lancer
Lancer — Lancer Lancer — Lancer Lancer
Virage
Colt
Mirage
Mirage 3 Door Mirage Coupe Colt Mirage Coupe — Lancer Coupe
Lancer —
Mirage 4 Door Mirage 4 Door — — — Mirage 4 Door — —
Pajero Pajero
Pajero Montero (Shogun in UK) Pajero Pajero Montero Pajero or
(Montero in Spain) Montero
Pajero iO
Pajero iO — Pajero Pinin Pajero iO — — —
Montero iO
RVR — Space Runner — — — — —
L200
Strada — L200 L200 Triton — — —
(Colt in S. Africa)
Dingo, Dion and Minica are exported in limited numbers to: Hong Kong and Singapore (Dingo); Hong Kong, Singapore and Caribbean markets (Minica Towny)
VI International Operations
1. Production facilities outside Japan
Facility name Location Established Capitalization Equity Volume Sales amount Employees Business lines
Mitsubishi Motor Manufacturing of Amer- 100 North Mitsubishi Motorway October 1985 USD 23.42 m MMC . . . . . . 97.12% 189,000 (1997) USD 2,890.4 m (1997) 3,100 Manufacture of automobiles
ica, Inc. (MMMA) Normal, Illinois 61761 U.S.A. MC and others . 2.88% 157,364 (1998) 2,433.8 m (1998) (41) Mitsubishi Eclipse, Galant, Dodge Stratus,Chrysler Sebring
162,199 (1999) 2,480.7 m (1999) 240,000 units/year
Mitsubishi Trucks Europe-Sociedade Apartado 7, 2200 Tramagal, March 1996 PTE 1,500 m MME . . . . . . . 99.00% 7,130 (1997) PTE 20,550 m (1997) 410 Manufacture of automobiles
Europeia de Automoveis, S.A. (MTE) Portugal Local . . . . . . . . 1.00% 9,210 (1998) 27,980 m (1998) (15) Canter
11,405 (1999) 32,460 m (1999) 12,000 units/year
Netherlands Car B.V. Dr. Hub van Doorneweg 1, December 1991 NLG 551 m Mitsubishi gp . 50.00% 197,200 (1997) NLG 5,127.8 m (1997) 5,588 Manufacture of automobiles
(NedCar) 6121 RD Born, Volvo Car Corp. 242,500 (1998) 6,505.3 m (1998) (29) Mitsubishi Carisma, Space Star, Volvo S40 and V40
The Netherlands . . . . . . . . . . . 50.00% 262,400 (1999) 7,132.2 m (1999)
Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corp. Ortigas Avenue Extention, Cainta, Rizal, February 1987 PHP 1,640 m MMC . . . . . . 51.00% 29,600 (1997) PHP 10,693 m (1997) 1,346 Importing, assembly, marketing of automobiles
(MMPC) Philippines Nissho Iwai . . 49.00% 15,257 (1998) 8,373 m (1998) (10) Galant, Lancer, Strada, Delica, Adventure, Pajero; Canter and Fuso trucks; buses
15,502 (1999) 9,500 m (1999) 62,500 units/year
Asian Transmission Corp. Silangang Canlubang, Industrial Park, January 1973 PHP 350 m MMC . . . . . . . 5.30% 233,300 (1997) PHP 3,051 m (1997) 487 Manufacture of transmissions
(ATC) Calamba Laguna Philippines Nissho Iwai . . . 5.30% 213,171 (1998) 2,754 m (1998) (5) Assembly of engines, transmissions and axles
Local . . . . . . . 89.40% 298,386 (1999) 3,200 m (1999)
Perusahaan Otomobil Nasional Bhd. HICOM Industrial Estate, Batu 3 May 1983 MYD 543 m MMC . . . . . . . 8.00% 213,000 (1997) MYD 6,053 m (1997) 5,662 Manufacture of automobiles, assembly of engines, processing of engine components
(Proton) P.O. Box 7100, 40198 Shah Alam MC . . . . . . . . . 8.00% 92,000 (1998) 3,039 m (1998) (17) Saga Isawara, Wira, Satria, Putra
Selangor Darul Ehsan Local . . . . . . . 84.00% 170,702 (1999) Perdana (assembly)
Malaysia 230,000 units/year
MMC Sittipol Co., Ltd. 69-69/1-3 MU11 January 1987 THB 834 m MMC . . . . . . 46.23% 78,400 (1997) THB 30,200 m (1997) 2,760 Manufacture, importing, marketing of automobiles
(MSC) Phaholyothin Road, Tambol Klongneung MHTC . . . . . . 52.04% 65,341 (1998) 32,000 m (1998) (31) Lancer, Strada
Ampur Klongluang, Phathumthanee Local . . . . . . . . 1.73% 77,857 (1999) 39,000 m (1999) Canter, Fuso truck (assembly)
12120
Thailand
P.T. Mitsubishi Krama Yudha Petukangan 3, JI. Raya Bekasi August 1973 IDR 11,451 m MMC . . . . . . . 32.30% 73,100 (1997) INR 674,600 m (1997) 853 Manufacture of stamped parts, engines
Motors & Manufacturing KM-21 Pulogadung, Jakarta Timur MC . . . . . . . . 32.30% 7,700 (1998) 184,400 m (1998) (9)
(MKM) P.O. Box 3348/JKT 10033 & 1389/JKT Local . . . . . . . 35.40% 23,200 (1999) 572,300 m (1999)
13013 Jakarta, Indonesia
Mitsubishi Motors Australia, Ltd. 1284 South Road, Clovelly Park October 1951 AUD 107 m MMC . . . . . . 60.00% 58,900 (1997) AUD 2,475 m (1997) 4,055 Manufacture, importing, marketing of automobiles
(MMAL) South Australia 5042 Australia (May 1979) MC . . . . . . . . 40.00% 47,296 (1998) 2,438 m (1998) (13) Magna, Magna Wagon, Verada, Verada Wagon
(Box 1851, G, P, O. Adelaide, S.A. 5001) 34,883 (1999) 2,203 m (1999) 70,000 units/year
Hyundai Motor Co. 140-2 kye-Dong, December 1967 KRW 1,373,350m MMC . . . . . . . 1.80% 1,242,100 (1997) KRW 11,662.0 b (1997) 50,984 Manufacturing, marketing of automobiles
(HMC) Chongro-ku (April 1982) MC . . . . . . . . 2.99% 812,078 (1998) 8,698.0 b (1998) 1,500,000 units/year
Seoul, 110-793 Korea Local . . . . . . . 92.51% 1,307,031 (1999) 14,244.5 b (1999)
China Motor Corp. Yang Mei Factory June 1969 TWD 10,755 m MMC . . . . . . 14.61% 97,300 (1997) TWD 46.7 b (1997) 2,700 Manufacturing of automobiles
(CMC) 49 Shio Tsai Rd. (June 1986) MC . . . . . . . . . 5.01% 111,164 (1998) 52.9 b (1998) (4) Delica, Varica, Minicab, Space Gear, Freeca, Galant, Lancer, Canter, Fuso truck
Yang Mei Local . . . . . . . 80.38% 119,809 (1999) 48.9 b (1999) 120,000 units/year
Taoyuan, TAIWAN
Hindustan Motors Ltd. 6-B, G.S.T. Road, 1942 INR 1,078 m — 26,684 (1997) INR 12,987 m (1997) 14,950 Manufacture of automobiles
(HML) Chennai-600016, 20,032 (1998) 14,921 m (1998) (0) Lancer (from August 1998)
India 24,000 units/year
Vina Star Motors Corp. An Binh Village, Thuan An District, April 1994 VND 16 m MMC . . . . . . . 25.00% 659 (1997) VND 20 m (1997) 192 Manufacture and marketing of automobiles
(VSM) Binh-Duong Province, Vietnam MC . . . . . . . . 25.00% 684 (1998) 20 m (1998) (6) Delica Minibus, Canter, Pajero , Jolly, Wira
(243 Truong Son Road, Thu Duc Proton . . . . . . 25.00% 560 (1999) 18 m (1999) 2,500 units/year
Dist,HCM City) Local . . . . . . . 25.00%
Hunan Changfeng Motor Co., Ltd Leng Shuitan, Yong Zhou, Hunan November 1996 RMB 223 m MMC . . . . . . . 21.30% 2,029 (1997) RMB 423 m (1997) 1,300 Manurfacture of automobiles
(CFA) China Local . . . . . . . 78.70% 1,300 (1998) 259 m (1998) (6) Liebao (Pajero)
3,961 (1999) 844 m (1999)
Date in parentheses indicates year of equity participation

2. Major subsidiaries outside Japan (as at July 2000)
Company Location Established Capitalization MMC equity Sales Employees Operations
Mitsubishi Motor Sales of America, 6400 West Katella Avenue December 1981 USD 73 m MMC . . . . . . . 97.2% USD 4,626 m (1997) 785 Importing, marketing of automobiles and related business (Diamante, GTO, Galant, Eclipse, Mirage, Pajero,
Inc. Cypress CA 90630-0064 MC . . . . . . . . . 2.0% 4,678 m (1998) (12) Challenger)
(MMSA) U.S.A. MIC . . . . . . . . . 0.8% 5,590 m (1999)
Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America, Inc. 100 Center Square Road April 1985 USD 10 m MMC . . . . . . 100.0% USD 166.0 m (1997) 119 Importing, marketing of automobiles
(MFTA) Bridgeport, New Jersey 08014 U.S.A. 184.7 m (1998) (9) (Canter, Fuso trucks)
203.6 m (1999)
Mitsubishi Motors America Inc. 6400 West Katella Avenue October 1973 USD 5.7 m MMC . . . . . . 100.0% USD 72.4 m (1997) 23 Information gathering
(MMA) Cypress CA 90630-0064 54.3 m (1998) (14)
U.S.A. 51.4 m (1999)
Mitsubishi Motors R&D of America, Inc. 100N. Mitsubishi Motorway February 1996 USD 2 m MMA . . . . . . 100.0% USD 24.9 m (1997) 110 Product development, design, testing, certification
(MRDA) Normal, IL 61761 U.S.A. 26.1 m (1998) (47)
25.2 m (1999)
Mitsubishi Motors Credit of America, Inc. 6363 Katella Avenue, Cypress, April 1991 USD 260 m MMSA . . . . . 100.0% USD 754.5 m (1997) 266 Auto financing
(MMCA) CA 90630-5205 U.S.A. 717.9 m (1998) (2)
747.4 m (1999)
Mitsubishi Motor Sales of Caribbean, Inc. Carr.2, Km20.1 April 1982 USD 13.5 m MMC . . . . . . 100.0% USD 534.1 m (1997) 105 Importing, marketing of automobiles
(MMSC) Barrio, Candelaria Toa Baja, 546.5 m (1998) (4) (Diamante, Galant, Eclipse, Mirage, Pajero, Challenger, Strada)
Puerto Rico 00759 514.1 m (1999)
Mitsubishi Motors Europe B.V. Douglassingel 1 January 1977 NLG 67 m MMC . . . . . . 100.0% NGL 111.7 m (1997) 10 Supervising European affiliates
(MME) 1119MB Schipol-Rijk 61.2 m (1998) (9) Supporting NedCar operations
THE NETHERLANDS 2.4 m (1999)
Mitsubishi Motor Sales Europe B.V. Douglassingel 1 April 1993 NLG 3.5 m MME . . . . . . . 82.0% NGL 3,155.8 m (1997) 295 Marketing, sales and servicing of vehicles and parts
(MMSE) 1119MB Schipol-Rijk MCAE . . . . . . 18.0% 5,113 m (1998) (33)
THE NETHERLANDS 8,636.7 m (1999)
Mitsubishi Motor Marketing Research Eu- Schieterstein 11A April 1993 DEM 1 m MME . . . . . . 100.0% DEM 9.8 m (1997) 27 Supporting MMSE operations
rope GmbH 65439 Florsheim 9.0 m (1998) (6) Marketing research
(MMRE) FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF GERMANY 10.0 m (1999) Information gathering
Mitsubishi Motor R&D of Europe GmbH Diamanststrasse 1 April 1993 DEM 1.5 m MME . . . . . . 100.0% DEM 30.4 m (1997) 63 R&D, design, testing, certification
(MRDE) 65468 Trebur 26.4 m (1998) (27)
FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF GERMANY 26.0 m (1999)
Mitsubishi Motor Sales Denmark AS Provestensvej 50 DK-3000 April 1990 DKK 66 m MME . . . . . . 100.0% DKK 572.0 m (1997) 59 Importing, marketing of automobiles
(MMSD) Helsingor, 586.3 m (1998) (1)
DENMARK 749.0 m (1999)
MMC Automoviles Espana SA. Mania Tubau, 7-Torre A, Planta 4a July 1992 ESP 200 m MME . . . . . . . 50.0% ESP 35,372 m (1997) 108 Importing, marketing of automobiles
(MMCE) Ctra Fuencarral-Alcobendas, km 12220 MCAE . . . . . . 25.0% 45,455 m (1998) (1)
28050 Madrid, SPAIN Local . . . . . . . 25.0% 85,214 m (1999)
Mitsubishi Motor Parts Sales of Gulf Fze Jebel Ali Free Zone, Plot No. BO37R03 August 1995 UAD 10m MMC . . . . . . 100.0% UAD 4,156 m (1997) 52 Sales of spare parts
(MMGF) P.O. Box 17185 (Started operations 177.0 m (1998) (3)
Dubai, U.A.E. in Jan. 1997) JPY 6,844.3 m (1999)
Mitsubishi Motors New Zealand Ltd. Todd Park, Heriot Drive May 1987 NZD 38.2 m MMC . . . . . 100.0% NZD 324.9 m (1997) 65 Importing, marketing of automobiles
(MMNZ) Porirua, (MHNZ) 291.0 m (1998) (2) (Lancer, Galant, Chariot, Delica, Pajero; Canter and Fuso trucks)
New Zealand 324.0 m (1999)
Employee figures in parentheses indicate number of Japanese employees.

VII International Sales
1. Sales in United States
n Vehicles manufactured by MMC
Sales channel Model Japan

market name 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999
m Mitsubishi Motor 3000 GT GTO 10,430 8,317 6,086 4,164 3,419

Sales of America, Inc. Diamante Diamante
(MMSA) 9,061 1,597 18 — —
Galant Galant 6,806 3,174 19 — —
EXPO Chariot 9 2 1 — —
EXPO LRV RVR 3,752 — — — —
Mirage Mirage 42,902 31,337 31,717 33,072 47,136
Montero Pajero 17,747 12,083 6,915 4,120 5,115
Montero Sport Challenger — 232 31,659 38,439 59,007
Passenger car total 90,707 56,742 76,415 79,795 114,677
Mighty Max Strada 5,045 81 207 — —
Montero Pajero — — — — —
Van Delica — — — — —
Light commercial vehicle total 5,045 81 207 — —
MMSA channel total 95,752 56,823 76,622 79,795 114,677
m DaimlerChrysler Stealth GTO 4,111 1,137 — — —
(Chrysler Group) Colt Vista Chariot / RVR 4,550 1,335 — — —
Colt / Summit Mirage 6,291 1,773 — — —
Passenger car total 14,952 4,245 — — —
Ram 50 Strada — — — — —
Light commercial vehicle total — — — — —
Chrysler channel total 14,952 4,245 — — —
m Mitsubishi Fuso Truck Fuso Canter / Fuso
4,537 4,346 4,917 5,764 6,010
of America, Inc.
Grand total 115,241 65,414 81,539 85,559 120,687
n Vehicles manufactured by Mitsubishi Motor Manufacturing of America
Model 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999
m For MMSA Eclipse 52,555 53,807 48,503 45,619 53,123

Eclipse Spyder — 9,309 10,066 12,336 8,751
Mirage — — — — —
Galant 48,478 65,692 42,588 44,202 74,782
MMSA channel total 101,033 128,808 101,157 102,157 136,656
m For DaimlerChrysler Laser / Talon 20,986 13,799 10,206 2,957 —
(Chrysler Group) Summit — — — — —
Avenger / Sebring 59,068 67,513 67,308 57,668 43,239
Chrysler channel total 80,054 81,312 77,514 60,625 43,239
n Vehicles manufactured by Mitsubishi Motors Australia
Model 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999
m For MMSA Diamante

1,274 1,121 11,384 8,563 9,921
(Magna / Verda in Australia)
2. Sales in other world markets (cars and trucks)
n Europe
(1,000 units)
1995 1996 1997 1998 1999

Change Change Change Change Change
Germany 61.8 6% 65.5 6% 73.1 12% 65.4 – 11% 68.1 4%
The
Netherlands
10.9 – 6% 13.7 26% 18.3 34% 19.8 8% 20.8 5%
U.K. 12.0 17% 17.7 48% 23.8 35% 23.5 – 1% 20.6 – 12%
Switzerland 8.8 4% 9.1 3% 10.5 15% 10.0 – 5% 9.3 – 7%
Austria 10.4 – 31% 11.3 9% 11.7 4% 9.9 – 15% 8.6 – 13%
Sweden 3.8 26% 4.8 26% 7.1 48% 8.0 13% 11.1 39%
Europe total 194.3 3% 227.8 17% 257.4 13% 285.7 11% 293.7 3%
n Asia, ASEAN, Oceania

(1,000 units)
1995 1996 1997 1998 1999

Change Change Change Change Change
Thailand 71.4 2% 74.8 5% 35.2 – 53% 15.8 – 55% 19.2 22%
Philippines 31.7 9% 36.5 15% 29.6 – 19% 19.3 – 35% 15.7 – 19%
Indonesia 73.7 24% 76.3 4% 70.1 – 8% 9.0 – 87% 24.4 171%
Malaysia 140.6 26% 176.1 25% 185.2 5% 86.5 – 53% 153.8 78%
Taiwan 103.8 – 12% 77.8 – 25% 101.1 30% 111.3 10% 101.8 – 9%
Australia 65.0 – 13% 61.1 – 6% 82.3 35% 84.1 2% 69.9 – 17%
New Zealand 10.2 – 14% 9.1 – 11% 7.9 – 14% 7.2 – 8% 7.4 3%
3. Major production units outside Japan
p Mitsubishi Motor Manufacturing of America, Inc. (MMMA)

m Head office 100 N. Mitsubishi Motor Way, Normal, Illinois 61761, USA
m Corporate history
1985 April: MMC signs memorandum with Chrysler on joint production of passenger cars in the United States.
1985 October: Diamond Star Motors (DSM) incorporated as joint venture between MMC and Chrysler.
1988 September: Production starts at DSM
1991 October MMC takes over remainder of Chrysler DSM stock
1995 July: Renamed Mitsubishi Motor Manufacturing of America, Inc. (MMMA)
1995 October: Cumulative production volume tops one million
m Corporate profile
President & CEO: Hirao Iijima
COO: Richard Gilligan
Capitalization: USD 23.42 million
Shareholders: Mitsubishi group companies, 100%
Employees: 3,100 (April 30, 2000)
m Production facilities
Site area: 2.57 million sq. m.
Floor area: 190,000 sq. m.
Capacity: 240,000 units/year (2 shifts)
Features: The MMMA plant is one of the most technologically advanced automotive plants in the world. At
full capacity it is capable of producing 240,000 units annually. With its flexible manufacturing
system, MMMA can produce six models from a single line. Some 600 industrial robots to achieve
90% automation in the welding line and 20% automation in the final assembly line. The company
reached the one million vehicle production milestone in October 1995, in its tenth year of opera-
tion, and started production of the Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder in December of the same year. The
all-new Galant sedan was introduced on the US market in July 1998, the new Eclipse in May
1999 and the new Eclipse Spyder in January 2000.
m Models in production
Ÿ Mitsubishi Galant, Eclipse, Eclipse Spyder
Ÿ Dodge Avenger & Chrysler Sebring (After full model change in July 2000, Dodge Avenger renamed Dodge Stratus)
m Production volume
Model 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999
Galant — — 42,522 65,426 55,539 56,976 42,850 45,863 64,794
Eclipse, Laser, Talon 120,341 126,206 93,088 90,195 80,994 62,117 67,233 40,346 50,965
Eclipse Spyder — — — — — 13,518 11,401 10,813 5,713
Mirage, Summit 33,165 13,950 — — — — — — —
Avenger, Sebring — — — 14,697 81,974 60,402 67,539 60,342 40,727
Total 153,506 140,156 135,610 170,318 218,507 193,013 189,023 157,364 162,199
m Sales volume
Model 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999
Mitsubishi Galant — — 18,351 65,656 48,478 65,692 42,588 44,202 74,782
Mitsubishi Eclipse 49,278 53,712 57,083 51,826 52,555 53,807 48,503 45,619 53,123
Eclipse Spyder — — — — — 9,309 10,066 12,336 8,751
Mitsubishi Mirage 20,218 11,233 434 7 — — — — —
Dodge Avenger — — — 4,846 34,521 35,752 31,943 24,084 17,658
Chrysler Sebring — — — — 24,547 31,761 35,365 33,584 25,581
Eagle Talon 29,853 29,813 27,331 27,250 20,789 13,799 10,206 2,957 —
Plymouth Laser 28,201 24,463 15,992 4,566 197 — — — —
Eagle Summit 8,280 6,826 1,004 — — — — — —
Total 135,830 126,047 120,195 154,151 181,087 210,120 178,671 162,782 179,895
m Local content
Ÿ MMMA imports engines and transmissions from Japan, but the majority of other components are sourced locally. Local
content is currently around 70%.
p Netherlands Car B.V. (NedCar)
m Head office Dr. Hub van Doorneweg 1, 6121 RD Born, The Netherlands
P.O. Box 150, 6130 AD Sittard, The Netherlands
m Corporate history
1991 August: Mitsubishi Motors, Volvo Car Corporation of Sweden and the Dutch government sign agreement
relating to establishing a passenger car production joint venture in the Netherlands.
1991 November: Mitsubishi Motors and Volvo each acquire 33.3% of Volvo Car B.V. stock from the Dutch govern-
ment.
1991 December: NedCar joint venture incorporated.
1998 December: Under the terms of the NedCar Stockholder Agreement, the Dutch government decided to sell its
NedCar holding to MMC and VCC.
2000 March: MMC announces it will exercise its option to buy out VCC holding in NedCar.
m Corporate profile
Supervisory board: Chairman, T. Ohinouye (advisor, MMC ) with two members each from MMC and VCC
President: Chris Dewulf
Exec. vice president Kuniaki Taira
Capitalization: NLG 550,950,000
Shareholders: Mitsubishi companies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50%
MMC . . . . . . . . . . . . 35%
MIE . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15%
Volvo Car Corporation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50%
Employees: 5,588
Site area: 910,000sq. m.
Floor area: 330,000 sq. m.
Capacity: 280,000 units/year
Features: NedCar employs the Mitsubishi Motors production system, tailored to local conditions, and en-
courages a constructive input of ideas on improvement from both Dutch and Japanese manage-
ment. Principal features include: Two state-of-the-art transfer presses in the stamping shop;
Flexible manufacturing system assembly line in the welding shop; Use of water-based paints in
the paint shop; An automated final assembly line.
m European production base
Mitsubishi Motors chose the Netherlands as its European production hub because: It offers an excellent labor environ-
ment, well-developed financial markets, good access to automobile markets in Europe, the ready availability of competi-
tive parts and components, excellent transport facilities, and the fact that English is widely understood; and, Mitsubishi
Motors and Volvo share a similar philosophy regarding quality and automobile building, and Volvo already had a factory in
the Netherlands.
Ÿ Mitsubishi Carisma 5-door hatchback and 4-door sedan, developed for the European market. Powered by 1.8-li-
ter GDI and 1.6-liter gasoline, and 1.9-liter diesel engines, mated to either INVECS-II 4-speed
automatic or 5-speed manual transmissions.
Ÿ Mitsubishi Spacestar High space-utility in compact dimensions. Powered by Mitsubishi 1.8-liter GDI or 1.3-liter
gasoline and 1.9-liter diesel (Renault) engines, mated to either INVECS -II 4-speed automatic
or 5-speed manual transmission.
Ÿ Volvo S40, V40 4-door sedan and hatchback models for Volvo Car Corporation.
Mitsubishi and Volvo brand models are produced on the same assembly line using a common platform developed by
Mitsubishi Motors. The two brands are given their individual identities principally by means of styling. Commonality
of parts is practiced as far as possible to maximize production and cost efficiencies.
m Production volume
Model 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999
Mitsubishi Carisma — 19,100 44,401 82,255 78,239 54,460
Mitsubishi Space Star — — — — 13,645 58,871
Volvo S40, V40 — 2,071 70,688 114,970 150,920 149,074
JV model sub-total — 21,171 115,089 197,225 242,804 262,405
V400 92,059 99,037 30,001 — — —
Total 92,059 120,208 145,090 197,225 242,804 262,405
m Local content
Ÿ Approximately 70%. In achieving this high local content, NedCar uses parts and components sourced from some 260
suppliers throughout Europe (80 in Germany, 50 in the Netherlands, 30 in France among others), including 1900cc
diesel engines and 5-speed manual transmissions made by Renault.
p Mitsubishi Trucks Europe(MTE)
m Head office Apartado 7, 2200 Tramagal, Portugal (150km north-east of Lisbon)
m Corporate history
1972: Start of Canter and Fuso truck assembly and sales operations in Portugal.
1991: Tramagauto assembly and manufacturing company established (100% owned by sales company,
Mitsubishi Motors de Portugal).
1995: Mitsubishi Motors Europe buys 96.5% of Tramagauto shares. Canter assembly and manufactur-
ing operations consolidated at Tramagauto, which becomes the supply center for Europe.
1996: Company renamed Mitsubishi Trucks Europe (MTE).
m Corporate Profile
Capitalization: PTE 1.5 billion
Shareholders: Mitsubishi Motors Europe B.V. . . . . . . . 99%
J. Rosa (Executive Vice President) . . . . . . 1%
Employees: 410
Site area: 110,000 sq.m.
Floor area: 24,000 sq.m.
m Models produced
Ÿ Canter light-duty truck (3.5 – 7.5 ton gvw)
m Production volume
1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999
9,074 8,577 6,920 7,176 5,597 7,256 9,210 11,405
m Local content
Ÿ 50% for Canter
p Perusahaan Otomobil Nasional Bhd. (PROTON)

m Head office HICOM Industrial Estate, Batu 3 P.O. Box 7100, 40198 Shah Alam, Selangor Darul Ehsan,
Malaysia
m Corporate history
The automobile manufacturing company Proton and sales company Edaran Otomobil Nasional Berhad (EON) were in-
corporated when Prime Minister Dr Mahathir bin Mohamad launched the National Car Project as part of the Malaysian
government’s industrialization policy. Proton was inaugurated as a joint venture between the Heavy Industry Corporation
of Malaysia (now HICOM Holdings Berhad), Mitsubishi Motors Corporation and Mitsubishi Corporation (MC). Proton
shares were placed on the Malaysian stock exchange in March 1992. Beyond their equity participation in Proton, MMC
and MC have provided wide-ranging support that extends to transfer of technology in the areas of development, design
and production, factory construction, supply of parts and stationing of personnel.
1983 May: HICOM, MMC and MC sign joint venture agreement
August: Construction work starts on factory
1985 July: First Proton Saga passenger model rolls off assembly line
September: Saga launched on domestic market
1986 December: Exports of Saga to Bangladesh start
1990 December: New engine and transmission plant completed
1992 March: Proton shares placed on Kuala Lumpur stock market
1994 April: Casting foundry commissioned
1996 December: Cumulative production tops one million vehicles
m Corporate profile
Capitalization: MYD 543 million
Shareholders: HICOM Holdings Bhd. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.2%
Khazanah Nasional Bhd* . . . . . . . . . . . 17.5%
MMC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.0%
MC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.0%
Others (general public) . . . . . . . . . . . . 39.3%
(*Malaysian government investment company)
Employees: 5,662
Site area: 942,000 sq.m. (incl. casting foundry 95,000 sq.m.)
Floor area: 435,000 sq.m. (incl. casting foundry 18,000 sq.m.)
Production capacity: 230,000 units/year (two shift)
m Local content
Local content: 85% (as at March 2000)
Locally-made parts: 4,556
Suppliers: 185
Tiara
Model Saga “Iswara”” Wira SatrIa Putra Perdana (Citroën
derivative)
Body type 4-door 5-door 4-door 5-door 3-door 2-door 4-door 5-door
sedan hatchback sedan hatchback hatchback coupe sedan hatchback
1100cc, 5MT
1300cc, 5MT ← ← ← ←
1500cc, 5MT ← ← ← ←
1500cc, 3AT ← ← ← ←
1600cc, 5MT ← ←
Engine
1600cc, 4AT ← ←
&
transmission 1800cc, 5MT ← ←
1800cc, 4AT ←
2000cc, 5MT
2000cc V6, 4AT
2000cc, 4AT
2000cc, 5MT ←
(diesel)
Proton & Contract
Built at Proton Proton Proton Proton contract Proton Proton assemblers
assemblers
Market Domestic & Domestic & ← ← ← Domestic ← ←
export export
Domestic EON EON EON USPD USPD USPD EON USPD
distributor
m Production by Proton (Mitsubishi model derivatives)

1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999
Domestic 96,300 110,700 132,000 176,000 185,000 74,000 152,900

Export 21,800 16,500 23,000 22,000 28,000 18,000 17,800
Total 118,100 127,200 155,000 198,000 213,000 92,000 170,700
The above figures do not include 26,657 Tiara models produced 1996 thro’ 1999
m Sales channels
Edaran Otomobil Nasional Bhd. (EON) Usahasama Proton-DRB Sdn. Bhd. (USPD)
Established May 1984 November 1993

Capitalization RM 226.8 million RM 10 million
Shareholders HICOM Holdings Bhd. . . . . . 32.0% DRB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51.0%
KPSB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.0% Proton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30.0%
Jardine. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19.4% Other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19.0%
Khazanah Nasional Bhd . . . . . :7.0%
Other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33.6%
Outlets 175 97
Models sold Saga Iswara, Wira, Perdana, Putra, Satria, Wira, Tiara
m Sales volumes
Products, performance, quality, and prices that match market needs enable company to enjoy 60%-plus share of domestic
passenger car market.
1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999
Proton 81,677 94,722 111,292 140,647 176,100 185,220 86,476 150,622
Share (66.5%) (72.1%) (71.0%) (62.5%) (63.9%) (60.2%) (62.8%) (65.0%)
Total car
122,748 131,426 156,686 224,992 275,693 307,816 137,650 239,633
demand
With the exception of the Tiara, Proton models have been developed from Mitsubishi base models.
m Exports
Though exports were not a part of the National Car Project when originally conceived, Proton began exporting in small vol-
umes to neighboring countries from the end of 1986. The company started to export to Britain in 1989, and began exports
of left-hand drive models to continental Europe and other markets in 1994.
1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999
Exports total 18,788 20,269 14,961 20,846 21,921 25,280 18,270 15,643
UK market (Incl) (16,423) (17,440) (10,169) (7,264) (10,338) (12,969) (6,157) (5,175)
Cumulative exports 1986 - 1992 were 60,212 (of which, 51,966 shipped to UK)
p Mitsubishi Motors Australia, Ltd. (MMAL)

m Head office 1284 South Road, Clovelly Park, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
m Corporate history
1916: Started business as automobile manufacturer under the name of I.J. Richard & Sons Ltd.
1947: Bought out by Chrysler Corp. of America. Name changed to Chrysler Dodge de Soto Distributors
1971: Started assembly of Mitsubishi Galant model
1980 April: Bought out by Mitsubishi Motors and Mitsubishi Corporation after acquiring all Chrysler shares.
(Equity: MMC 49.8%, MC 49.8%, others 0.4%)
October: Corporate name changed to Mitsubishi Motors Australia, Ltd.
1995: MMC takes up whole of new share, bringing equity shares to MMC 60% and MC 40%
1996 September: Start of exports of New Diamante to US
1997 April: New Magna and Verda Wagon go on sale
m Corporate profile
Capitalization: AUD 106.92 million
Shareholders: MMC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60%
MC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40%
Employees: 4,055
Plant Tonsley Lonsdale
Location Adelaide Adelaide
Site area (sq.m.) 701,600 297,000
Floor area (sq.m.) 174,000 53,600
Models / components produced Magna, Magna Wagon Built-up engines (3.0 and 3.5-l V6)
Verada, Verada Wagon Engine components
(cylinder blocks, heads, cam shafts)
Annual capacity 70,000 units 60,000 engines
440,000 cylinder blocks
m Production overview
Ÿ Concern that the introduction of a new consumption tax in July 2000 would discourage consumer purchases from the
middle of 1999 prompted car companies to launch aggressive sales campaigns. While failing to achieve the 808,000
unit record set in 1998, the campaigns did help the industry post total sales of 787,000 units, the second best year in
Australian history.
Ÿ According to plan, MMAL switched over to imports of fully built-up Lancer, Mirage and Pajero models. The introduc-
tion of the Pajero special specification model into the lineup saw Pajero sales grow 20% over the previous year. How-
ever, impacted by sluggish sales of the built-in-Australia Magna and Verada models , MMAL posted overall volume of
69,900 units for 1999.
m Sales of Magna and Verada models
1995 1996 1997 1998 1999

Verada Verada Verada Verada Verada
Magna Magna Magna Magna Magna
V6 Magna V6 Magna V6 Magna V6 Magna V6 Magna
Sedan 12,438 13,002 7,611 19,295 4,826 29,899 2,392 26,906 184 23,606
Wagon 4,181 3,594 2,598 2,883 1,090 5,193 707 5,839 123 4,326
Total 16,619 16,596 10,209 22,178 5,916 35,092 3,099 32,745 307 27,932
Share 25.8% 8.5% 19.7% 11.1% 12.0% 17.6% 6.0% 15.1% 0.7% 13.4%
m Production of Magna and Verada sedans and station wagons
1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999
29,074 36,714 52,521 47,859 39,728 43,235 58,920 47,296 34,883
m Exports
Ÿ Mitsubishi Motors ‚ used to ship the Diamante (Magna /Verada in Australia) model to most of its global markets from Ja-
pan. Today, the company produces this model at its Australian subsidiary MMAL, and ships to the United States and other
world markets, with the exception of Japan.
m Local content
Ÿ 75 – 80%
p MMC Sittipol Co., Ltd. (MSC)

m Head office 69-69 / 1-3 Mu11 Phaholyothin Road, Tambol Klongneung, Ampur Klongluang
Phathumthanee 12120, Thailand
m Corporate history
1961 May: Sittipol Motor Company (SMC) incorporated as sales company
1964 October: United Development Motor Industries Co., Ltd. (UDMI) assembly company incorporated
1965: MHI acquires 60% of UDMI stock
1973: MMC acquires 40% of SMC stock
1987 January: UDMI and SMC amalgamated into manufacturing and wholesale company. Local equity 52%,
MMC 48%.
1997 July: MMC underwrites capital increase at holding company MHTC. Local equity 51%, MMC 49%.
1997 August: MMC acquires approximately 93% of stock held by the Lee Group
m Corporate Profile
Capitalization: THB 834 million
Shareholders: MMC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46.23%
MHTC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52.04%
Lee Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.73%
Employees 2,760
m Production facilities:
Laemchabang Factory
Lardkrabang Factory
No. 1 Plant No. 2 Plant
Floor area (sq.m.) 10,800 27,000 42,000
Models in production Heavy, medium, light trucks Lancer L200 (Strada)
Large, medium and small buses Galant
Annual capacity 16,000 60,000 60,000
Address No. 61 Moo 4 Lamplatiew District, 199 Mu 3, Laemchabang Industrial Estates,
Lardkrabang Industrial Estates, Tambol Tongsukhla Amphor Sriracha,
Bangkok, Thailand Cholburi, Thailand
m Sales & production volumes
1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999
Sales
Cars 25,315 18,006 20,918 9,309 3,303 4,049
Share (%) 16.3 11.0 12.1 7.0 7.1 6.1
Commercial
44,882 53,420 53,842 25,882 12,537 15,123
vehicles
Share (%) 13.6 13.1 12.9 11.2 12.8 10.6
Total sales 70,197 71,426 74,760 35,191 15,840 19,172
Share (%) 14.4 12.5 12.7 9.7 11.0 8.8
Change (%) 0.1 21.8 4.7 – 53.0 – 55.0 21.0
Total demand 486,204 571,290 588,990 363,114 144,066 218,330
Production 76,557 78,151 87,672 78,413 65,341 77,857
m Local content
1-ton pickup truck
Passenger cars Trucks & buses
Body Engine
54% 60% 52% 45%
m Exports
Ÿ In June 1987, MSC and Chrysler of Canada entered a contract under which MSC began shipments of the Lancer
sub-compact passenger car to Canada in January 1988. These ceased in 1994. MSC also started exports of 1-ton pickup
trucks to Europe in 1992. Starting with the new model announced in November 1995, Mitsubishi pickup truck produc-
tion for global markets has been concentrated at MSC. The Thai subsidiary began exporting pickup trucks to Europe and
Australia in July 1996, and today supplies all world export markets, North America excluded.
1988~93 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999
Passenger cars 40,558 1,472 58 3 3 1,720 2,957

Commercial
8,807 5,910 6,031 12,555 40,069 59,023 57,682
vehicles
Total 49,365 7,386 6,089 12,558 40,072 60,743 60,639
4. Global alliance partners
D DaimlerChrysler
2000 March: MMC and DaimlerChrysler sign memorandum agreeing to form equity and operational alliance re-
lating to passenger car operations. Main features include:
Ÿ Alliance to cover the design, development, production and distribution of passenger cars and
light commercial vehicles;
DaimlerChrysler to acquire a 34% equity stake in MMC through purchase of new shares.
July: MMC and DaimlerChrysler sign formal alliance agreement.
D Daimler Benz
1987 September: Mitsubishi Motors and Daimler Benz reach agreement over the following three areas:
Ÿ Mitsubishi Motors to sell Mercedes Benz passenger cars, commercial vehicles and certain bus
models through its nationwide sales network in Japan;
Ÿ Two companies to embark on feasibility study regarding the production of Mitsubishi Motors
commercial vehicles at Mercedes Benz production facilities in Europe;
Ÿ Two companies to consider the joint development of small commerical vehicles.
1989 January: Stern Chuo, first dealership handling MB passenger cars, opens for business in Tokyo.
April: Stuttgart Truck Bus Sales (STB) joint-venture sales company established by two companies.
1991 July: Fuso dealerships in Japan start selling MB commercial vehicles.
1993 November: Two companies reach agreement on venture to assemble and sell Mitsubishi 1-ton pickup truck in
South Africa.
1994 April: Arrangement changed to allow Mitsubishi Motors to import, and to market, MB commercial vehi-
cles directly from MBAG, in addition to STB.
November: Production of Colt 1-ton pickup truck starts at Mercedes Benz South Africa.
December: Colt 1-ton pickup goes on sale at Mercedes Benz South Africa dealerships.
1996 September: Mitsubishi Motors ceases sales of MB commercial vehicles in Japan. (Fuso takes over servicing
and parts supply for MB commercial vehicles sold before September 1996).
D Chrysler Corporation
1969 May: Mitsubishi Heavy Industries and Chrysler Corporation sign memorandum relating to an automo-
bile joint venture.
1970 October: MMC and Chrysler sign United States Distribution Agreement.
1971 September: Chrysler completes first-stage capital payment of 15%.
1982 August: International Distribution Agreement with Chrysler comes to end.
1982 October: Mitsubishi Motor Sales of America, Inc. (MMSA) starts sales of STARION, CORDIA, TREDIA,
1-ton pickup truck and Montero.
1984 December: MMC signs agreement with Chrysler to supply V6 gasoline engines.
1985 October: MMC and Chrysler reach agreement on construction of passenger car factory in Bloomington Nor-
mal, Illinois and sign joint venture agreement establishing Diamond Star Motors Corporation (cur-
rently Mitsubishi Motor Manufacturing of America, MMMA).
1991 October: Mitsubishi group companies purchase all DSM shares held by Chrysler.
1993 July: Chrysler sells all remaining MMC shares.
1998 January: MMMA agrees with Chrysler to supply Chrysler with MMMA-built cars up to 2005 model year.
n Chrysler shareholdings in MMC
MMC paid-in MMC stock issued Stock held by Chrysler &

Remarks
capital (¥1,000) (shares) subsidiaries
% total
1970 April 29,900,000 2,999,000 — — MMC established (MHI 100%)
1971 September 35,177,000 3,517,700 527,700 15.0 Chrysler invests through allocation to 3rd party
1985 June 35,177,000 703,540,000 140,708,000 20.0 MHI transfers 5% to Chrysler subsidiaries
1985 November 35,177,000 703,540,000 168,850,000 24.0 MHI transfers 5% to Chrysler
MMC shares listed. 70,354,000 offered. Issue price ¥850,

1988 December 65,077,450 773,894,000 168,850,000 21.82
conversion value ¥425
1989 September 65,077,450 773,894,000 93,850,000 12.13 Chrysler & subsidiaries sell off 75m shares
1989 December 109,477,450 853,894,000 93,850,000 10.99 80m shares offered.Issue price ¥1,110 conversion value ¥555
1992 March – 1993 June 109,477,450 853,894,000 50,250,000 – 23,250,000 5.88 – 2.72 Chrysler sells shares
1993 July 109,477,450 853,894,000 — — Chrysler sells 23.25m shares on Japanese stock exchanges
Dn Volvo
Passenger car operations
1991 May: The Dutch government, Mitsubishi Motors, Volvo Car Corporation of Sweden, Volvo Car B.V. sign
a letter of intent regarding a joint venture, under which :
Ÿ VCC and MMC to produce a new passenger car model at a new joint venture in the Netherlands;
Ÿ The Dutch government to sell a portion of its shares in VCBV to MMC and to VCC, so that each
party holds one third of the equity of the new joint venture;
Ÿ The new company to continue production of the Volvo passenger model currently produced at
the factory, and to install a new assembly line for the production of a new model for Volvo and
MMC. (Annual capacity of 200,000 units to be shared equally between the two brands.)
1991 August: Four parties sign official agreement, under which:
Ÿ New joint venture to be composed of a holding company, and a production and R&D company;
Ÿ New company to be called Netherlands Car B.V. (NedCar)
1991 December: NedCar incorporated. (See page 21)
1997 April: MMC and VCC reach agreement over MMC supplying VCC with the Mitsubishi GDI engine and
manual transmission for the S40 and V40 Volvo passenger models produced at NedCar.
1998 December: Dutch government sells its NedCar holding to MMC and VCC
2000 March: MMC announces that it will exercise its option to buy out VCC holding in NedCar.
n Commercial vehicle operations
1997 October: MMC and Volvo Truck Corporation reach agreement on three areas of cooperation:
Ÿ Light trucks: The Mitsubishi Canter light-duty truck (3.5 – 7.5 ton gvw), produced at
Mitsubishi Trucks Europe in Portugal, to be sold bearing the Mitsubishi badge in Britain,
France and Italy through the VTC sales network;
Ÿ Medium trucks: The two companies to embark on a feasibility study into the development and
production of a medium-duty truck (7.5 – 18.0 ton gvw) for supply to both Mitsubishi Motors
and VTC;
Ÿ Heavy trucks: The two companies to look at the possibility of using transmissions, rear axles
and other VTC heavy-duty truck components in MMC trucks.
1999 October: MMC and AB Volvo exchange memorandum recording agreement on an equity and operational al-
liance in which:
Ÿ AB Volvo will acquire new shares to be issued by MMC and giving Volvo a five percent holding
in MMC;
Ÿ MMC will set up a new company to which it will transfer its truck and bus development, pro-
duction and sales operations, and in which AB Volvo will hold a 19.9% stake;
Ÿ MMC will purchase, from time to time, a maximum of five percent of outstanding AB Volvo
shares from the market;
Ÿ The two companies will dispatch officers to the new company to be spun off by MMC and to AB
Volvo’s truck and bus subsidiary;
Ÿ MMC and AB Volvo will collaborate in a broad range of activities relating to commercial vehi-
cles, and including development, production and sales.
1999 December: MMC and AB Volvo sign formal equity and operational alliance agreement.
2000 July: MMC sign Master Alliance Agreement on establishment of new Mitsubishi FUSO Truck & Bus
Company
D Hyundai Motor Co.

1973 September: MMC and Hyundai sign technical assistance agreement relating to 1200cc engine.
1981 October: Two companies sign technical assistance agreements covering: Engines and transaxles for
front-drive cars, and know-how relating to construction of new passenger car factory
1982 April: MMC and Mitsubishi Corporation (MC) both make 5% capital investment in Hyundai.
May: MMC and MC increase equity stake to 7.5% each.
1988 August: Limited edition of Hyundai Excel passenger model goes on sale in Japan to mark the Seoul Olym-
pic Games.
1989 December: Two companies sign agreement to jointly develop new Debonair model.
1990 March: MMC signs technical assistance agreement with Hyundai Precision relating to the Pajero.
1994 March: MMC signs technical assistance agreement with Hyundai Precision relating to the Chariot.
1999 April: MMC announces technical assistance agreement with Hyundai relating to V8 GDI engine.
1999 June: V8 GDI-powered Hyundai Equus model goes on sale in Korea.
D Industrie Pininfarina SPA (IPF)

1997 January: MMC reaches following agreement with IPF regarding production of small SUV at IPF.
Ÿ IPF to start production of some 35,000 units a year in 1999
Ÿ New model to be launched in autumn of 1999 and sold through MMC sales channels in Europe
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D PSA Peugeot Citroën
1999 January: MMC and Peugeot sign agreement relating to supply of GDI engine technology.
D China
1996 August: MMC, Mitsubishi Corporation and Malaysia China Investment Corporation (MCIC) Holdings Sdn.
Bhd. sign agreement with Aviation Industries of China and China Aerospace Automotive Industry
Group Corporation to establish joint venture enterprises for the development, production and sales
of automotive engines. The agreement was signed in the presence of Chinese premiere Li Peng and
Malaysian prime minister Dr Mahathir bin Mohamad in Beijing on 26 August.
n Joint ventures established under Chinese government approvals
Harbin Dong-An Mitsubishi Motors Engine Shenyang Aerospace Mitsubishi Motors Engine
Manufacturing Ltd. Co. Manufacturing Ltd.. Co.
Location Harbin, Heilongjian province Shenyang, Liaoning province

Established 4 September 1998 12 August 1997
Capitalization Yuan 500 million (approx ¥8.0 billion) Yuan 730 million (approx ¥10.3 billion)
Shareholders Harbin Dong-an Engine Manufacturing Co.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19.0%
China Aerospace Automotive Ind. Grp. Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30.0%
Harbin Aircraft Manufacturing Co. . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . 15.0%
Shenyang Construction Investment Co.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21.0%
MMC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15.3%
MMC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25.0%
Mitsubishi Corporation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.7%
Mitsubishi Corporation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.3%
MCIC Holdings Sdn. Bhd. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.0%
MCIC Holdings Sdn. B7hd. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.7%
Harbin Dong-an Auto Engine Joint-Stock Ltd. . . . . . . . . . . . 36.0%
Product lines 1300cc and 1500cc gasoline engines and transmissions 2000cc and 2400cc gasoline automobile engines and transmissions
Capacity 75,000 units / year 100,000 units / year
5. Expanding imports and local procurement
Mitsubishi Motors has always promoted its business in the spirit of international cooperation. As a member of the interna-
tional community, and in view of the spate of alliances, mergers and other dramatic changes in the automobile industry, both
in Japan and elsewhere, the company knows it must become even more international in its business practices. Mindful of
these changes in its operating environment, the company is promoting teamwork with its alliance partners and at its produc-
tion facilities outside Japan as it works to achieve yet higher levels of international cooperation and to coexist and prosper.
(1) Basic policy
Ÿ Company policy in this area is to further promote production and sales of automobiles in its local market countries,
while maintaining exports of its products from Japan at a suitable level. At the same time as leveraging the advantages
it enjoys in terms of procurement, cost and quality at its production centers outside Japan, the company exports from
and imports to those countries in order to complement lineups and supplies of parts and components .
Ÿ In its local manufacturing operations, the company, as a rule, curbs to a minimum its exports of parts and components
from Japan which distribution costs import duties make more costly, and gives priority to local procurement. Under its
Best Global Sourcing policy, the company procures materials, parts and components – and transmissions included –
from all over the world on the basis of a fair assessment of quality, price and delivery.
Ÿ At its affiliated companies overseas, the company encourages the employment and promotion of local personnel,
works towards greater localization of the operation by promoting transfers of management, development, production
and other technology and, at the same time, contributes to the development of the local industry.
(2) Promotion of local sourcing
Ÿ The company is committed to a further promotion of localization. In this it gives consideration to the conditions and
national policy in individual countries and takes into account the competitiveness of suppliers outside Japan and the
profitability of individual local operations.
(3) Expansion of imports
Ÿ Mitsubishi Motors Best Global Sourcing policy requires all purchasing activities to be conducted equitably and with-
out discrimination as to country of origin. Directed by this policy, the company seeks from all parts of the world sup-
plies of materials and parts that are competitive in terms of quality, price and delivery. The company encourages
long-term business relationships with its component suppliers through the Design-In process, in which suppliers are
invited to participate in the development of new parts and components from the earliest stage.
n Mitsubishi Motors parts and materials imports (¥billion)
1992FY 1993FY 1994FY 1995FY 1996FY 1997FY 1998FY 1999FY
Import amount 72.0 77.0 87.3 94.0 99.7 109.5 96.1 89.6
n Local procurement and imports of U.S.-made parts ($million)

Local procurement Imports Total
1993FY 650 270 910
1994FY 1,400 380 1,780
1995FY 1,550 410 1,960
1996FY 1,570 370 1,940
1997FY 1,530 370 1,900
1998FY 1,460 330 1,790
1999FY 1,330 380 1,710
(4) Imported vehicle sales
n Sales of imports in Japan
1994FY 1995FY 1996FY 1997FY 1998FY 1999FY
Diamante Wagon 1,555 2,169 1,089 1,401 723 649
Eclipse 81 1,276 1,090 858 304 88
Carisma — — 2,597 3,763 1,775 195
Strada — — — 498 318 44
Ÿ In Japan, Mitsubishi Motors also provides comprehensive and active support in building up sales networks and sup-
plying sales know-how for imported vehicles made by Mercedes Benz and the company’s other alliance partners out-
side Japan.
(5) Expansion of procurement from outside Japan
Ÿ In its procurement activities, both within and outside Japan, the company has clarified its policy of giving suppliers
from all parts of the world equal opportunity. To promote this, the company has set up contact points in its purchasing
departments to which proposals or applications to participate in Design-In may be addressed.
Ÿ In order to recruit more suppliers, the company regularly invites product presentations and is also sending out more
fact-finding missions.
Ÿ The company has established a fair and competitive procurement environment, in which: the procedure for the selec-
tion of new suppliers is laid down; suppliers from both within and outside Japan are nominated as candidates in the
case of major components, this giving suppliers from outside Japan more opportunity to take part; and, which allows a
comprehensive assessment of quality, price, stability of supply and other factors.
Ÿ To promote local procurement, the company has boosted the number of personnel stationed in the purchasing depart-
ments at its factories outside Japan, and sends out expert staff to assist and support local staff. Investigating on a regu-
lar basis the feasibility of using locally procured parts at its production facilities in Japan, the company is also working
to increase its imports of parts and components.
Ÿ In the area of replacement parts and vehicle accessories, the company is boosting the procurement capabilities of its
sales companies in the U.S, Europe and Australia, thereby expanding procurement of these items from local markets.
It is also actively promoting imports of replacement parts and accessories into Japan.
(6) Development-related procurement and support
Ÿ In helping to expand procurement from outside Japan, the company goes further than inviting overseas suppliers to
participate in Design-In activities in Japan. It has also set up a number of R&D companies outside Japan, including
MRDA in the U.S., MRDE in Germany, and the R&D Department at NedCar in Holland, in order to promote develop-
ment of new components overseas.
(7) Replacement parts and accessories
Ÿ The company has informed its dealers and service and repair companies that they are free to use parts other than origi-
nal Mitsubishi parts.
VIII Safety
1. MMC and automotive safety
Mitsubishi Motors has, over the years, worked to achieve and maintain top-rated levels of vehicular safety performance in
the industry to enable drivers of all abilities to enjoy the high performance of their vehicles safely and comfortably.
Mitsubishi vehicles incorporate a comprehensive array of advanced Active Safety systems that support the driver in un-
expected situations or where the vehicle becomes difficult to control. These include: 4-wheel anti-lock braking, Fuzzy-shift
5-speed automatic transmission and Fuzzy Traction Control. Each system achieves dramatic improvements in vehicular
performance, and under the central management of the INVECS-III intelligent control and the Active Stability Control
management systems they combine to elevate driving fun and safety to new heights.
Mitsubishi vehicles also incorporate the latest in Passive Safety technology to mitigate and minimize damage and injury
in the event of an accident. These include RISE crash energy-absorbing safety bodies, air bags, impact bars in the doors, and
seatbelt pre-tensioners.
2. Safety-enhancing elements
The following table indicates Mitsubishi Motors’ approach to improving vehicular safety. The company’s R&D efforts in
this field focus on the incorporation of individual safety elements in a well-balanced manner. MMC has also been an active
participant in the Japanese Ministry of Transport’s Advanced Safety Vehicle (ASV) project, the aim of which is to realize
substantial improvements in safety by making vehicles smarter. The company will enter its latest ASV-2 models in the
Smart Cruise 21 DEMO 2000 public testing session to be held towards the end of the year under the auspices of the Japanese
Transport and Construction ministries.
MMC APPROACH TO VEHICULAR SAFETY

ACTIVE SAFETY PASSIVE SAFETY
n Driving environment n Occupant protection

Ÿ Optimum design of window surrounds to pro- Ÿ Energy-absorbing body structure and rigid
vide maximum visibility and of instruments for survival cell
maximum readability Ÿ Passenger restraint systems
Ÿ Optimum design of air conditioning, sound
insulation and vibration proofing to ensure
passenger comfort n Occupant rescue, escape
n Accident avoidance n Pedestrian injury mitigation

Ÿ Good balance between speed, cornering,
Ÿ Minimizing number of, and use of collapsible,
braking performance readily deformable, exterior projections
Ÿ Vehicle distance warning
Ÿ ASV, VICS and other driver support systems
n Fire prevention
Ÿ Use of flame-retarding interior materials, pre-
vention of fuel leaks and damage to fuel lines
3. Safety systems
(1) Principal safety systems common to Mitsubishi vehicles
n Active safety
Ÿ Four wheel-drive Ÿ Electronically controlled suspension (ECS)
Ÿ Anti-lock braking Ÿ On-board navigation systems
Ÿ Height-adjustable seats Ÿ Non-fogging door mirror (heated)
Ÿ Rear-view camera Ÿ High-intensity discharge headlights
Ÿ Compound lens mirror Ÿ Cornering lamps
Ÿ Limited slip differential (LSD)
n Passive safety
Ÿ Belt-up warning device Ÿ Front seatbelt pre-tensioner
Ÿ Impact bars in doors Ÿ SRS airbags
Ÿ Enhanced impact-safety body (RISE) Ÿ Flame-retarding interior materials
Ÿ Energy-absorbing steering column
(2) Mitsubishi passenger cars (3) Mitsubishi trucks & buses

n Active safety
Ÿ Smart vehicle control system (INVECS) Ÿ Large rear reflectors
Ÿ Traction control system (TCL) Ÿ Fully adjustable seats
Ÿ Four wheel-steering Ÿ Anti-spin regulator (ASR)
Ÿ Automatic anti-dazzle rearview mirrors Ÿ Vehicle distance warning system
Ÿ Smart cockpit system (MICS) Ÿ Driver attention monitoring system (MDAS)
Ÿ Vehicle distance control (PDC) Ÿ Driver attention monitoring system with fragrance
emission (MDAS-II)
Ÿ Lane departure warning Ÿ Multi-display and voice warning system (VOIS)
Ÿ Rearward distance monitor Ÿ Smart load monitoring System (MILS)
Ÿ Fuzzy-control air conditioning Ÿ Gradient easy start system (EZGO)
Ÿ Automatic headlight control Ÿ Mechanical automatic transmission (INOMAT)
Ÿ Anti-trapping power windows and sunroof Ÿ Axle-load transfer system (MSD)
Ÿ Low tire pressure warning system Ÿ linked to auxiliary braking
Ÿ Active yaw control system (AYC) Ÿ Auto cruise control with vehicle distance control
Ÿ Active stability control system (ASC) Ÿ Left-turn audible warning system (dump trucks)
Ÿ Brake assist
n Passive safety
Ÿ 3-point anchor rear seatbelts Ÿ Side guard bars
Ÿ Roll-over fuel shutoff valve Ÿ Large reinforced rear bumper
Ÿ Crash door unlock Ÿ Elimination of seat back projections

IX The Environment
1. MMC and the environment
Mitsubishi Motors has always been active in addressing environmental issues. In August 1989, the company set up the inter-
nal Global Environmental Issues Project Team to heighten awareness among its employees about environmental issues and
to promote a healthier and friendlier relationship between man, the automobile and our planet. In March 1993, the company
set up the Mitsubishi Motors Environmental Council and formulated the Mitsubishi Motors Environmental Action Program
in order to boost its efforts directed at addressing environmental issues.
In August 1999, the company made its pro-active policy towards the environment clearer when it replaced the Environ-
mental Action Program with the Mitsubishi Motors Environmental Guidelines. Reflecting the spirit of the “Winning and re-
taining customer loyalty through excellence in product and service” corporate policy laid down in 1998, the Guidelines
provide for a comprehensive response to the construction of a circulating-type economy and other new environmental as-
pects. In the Basic Policy section of the Guidelines, the company recognizes that the protection of the global environment is
the most important issue facing mankind today and commits itself to on-going efforts to do so. In the Conduct Code section,
the company sets the following as its environmental activity benchmarks: (1) Reduction of environmental loads; (2) On-go-
ing efforts to improve the environment; (3) Strict compliance with environmental regulations; (4) Encouraging the coopera-
tion by all those connected with the company both in Japan and other countries; (5) Active disclosure of
environment-related information.
To this end, the company is actively working to: reduce automotive fuel consumption and emissions; improve levels of
recyclability; reduce energy use in its production activities; reduce in-plant waste to zero; rationalize its distribution activi-
ties; provide environmentally-related education to its employees and to inform consumers and others outside the company
what it is doing to protect the environment.The Tokyo Plant gained ISO14001 certification in 1999, making all company
plants compliant. The company will be extending this to related units both in and outside of Japan as it continues to promote
conservation of the environment according to the philosophy outlined above.
2. MMC environmental guidelines

n Basic Policy
MMC recognizes that protection and conservation of the global environment is the most important issue facing mankind to-
day and as such makes the following undertakings:
(1) From a global viewpoint, the company is committed to reducing and minimizing any negative impact its corporate
activities may have on the environment, these including: all development, procurement, production, sales, and af-
ter-sale servicing activities related to automobiles.
(2) As a good corporate citizen, the company is committed to acting to protect the environment of local communities.
n Conduct code
(1) MMC will endeavor to protect the environment by forecasting and assessing the environmental impact of our prod-
ucts at all stages in their life cycle. Priority is given to the following areas:
Ÿ Prevention of global warming by reducing emissions of greenhouse gasses;
Ÿ Prevention of pollution by restricting emissions of substances harmful to the environment;
Ÿ Reduction of in-plant waste and maximizing efficient use of resources by promoting conservation of resources and
recycling.
(2) MMC will endeavor to improve its environment management practices as part of ongoing efforts to ameliorate the
environment.
(3) MMC will comply with environment regulations and agreements, and will work to protect the environment by estab-
lishing voluntary management targets.
(4) MMC will encourage its affiliates and clients both in Japan and other countries to cooperate in working to protect the
environment.
(5) MMC will actively disclose environment-related information and will seek the understanding of local communities
and of society at large.
3. MMC approach to environmental stewardship
Action
Issues Measures adopted
targets
uEco-friendly auto development

Global warming CO2 reduction Development of vehicles using next-generation energy sources (CNG, LPG,
EV) and low-emission vehicles (HEV, FCEV)
Improving fuel economy through new engine (GDI, etc.) development;

reductions in weight and rolling rsistance
Intercooler-turbochargers; high-pressure fuel injection; NOx catalytic

Acid rain NOx, SOx reduction converters; exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) and diesel particulate filter
(DPF) systems
Use of new HFC-134a air-conditioner refrigerant
Use of noise vizualization technology, quieter engine structurers and

Air pollution NOx, PM reduction enclosure technologies to reduce mechanical noise; reduction of road-tire
nosie
u Protecting environment at production facilities

Environmental Elimination of CFC's and 1-1-1 trichloroethane
issues Ozone layer CFC total abolition
Reduction of SOx, NOx, HC, ash and dust levels; curbing of dioxine;
we face today introduction of Pollutant Release and Transfer Register (PRTR) chemical
management practices
Effluent treatment systems; rationalization of water use; control of water

nutrient levels
Noise Noise reduction
Reduction of in-plant waste requiring land-fill disposal to zero level
Reduction and prevention of noise and vibration levels

Water quality Effluent systems
u Promotion of conservation and recycling of materials
Use of readily-recyclable plastics; code-marking of plastic parts; use of
long-life oils, greases; use of readily-disassemblable bodies; bumper
recovery and recycling
Global resources Recycling u Coexistence with global and local communities

Active promotion of natural landscaping and tree planting.
Raise transportation efficiencies; re-examination of crating and packaging

materials; development of ITS technology
Nature Local communities
Elevation of employee environmental awareness, including encouragement
of tree planting and other forms of greenification
4. MMC Environmental Council
n Organization and role
MMC established the Environmental Council in 1993. The Council’s principal role is to establish corporate environmental
policy, to deliberate and formulate individual programs in line with that policy and to oversee their implementation through
its committees. In an on-going process, the Council monitors the implementation of the programs, evaluates the results
achieved and, when it if deems necessary, requires the committees to correct or amend the programs.
With the conversion of the Truck & Bus division to “internal company” status in April 2000, a new Truck & Bus Com-
mittee was added to the Council to promote environmental activities in the company’s commercial vehicle operations.
In June 2000, the Dismantling Technology Working Group that used to function under the Recycling Committee was up-
graded to the Recyclability Improvement Working Group in order to boost the effectiveness of the company’s recycling ef-
forts.
In April 2000, the Environmental Affairs Department which was established as a full-time unit in May 1999 was re-
placed by the Environmental Technology Department, to which additional staff was allocated. The Department is responsi-
ble for setting the direction of corporate environmental activities and serves as secretariat to the Environmental Council and
its committees.
Product Committee
Nagoya Sub-committee
Environmental Council
Chairman: MMC president Production Committee Kyoto Sub-committee
Katsuhiko Kawasoe Mizushima Sub-committee
Recyclability Technology Working Group
Bumper Recycling Working Group

Recycling Committee
Market Working Group
Environmental Information Working Group
Product Sub-committee
Truck & Bus Committee Production Sub-committee
Recyling Sub-committee
5. Environmental measures adopted to date
Protection of ozone layer
m Recovery / recycling of fluron gas Ÿ 1991: Start distribution of fluron gas recovery equipment to passenger car,
truck and bus dealerships .
m Air conditioners Ÿ 1992: Begin installation of air conditioners using fluron substitute, starting with
revised GTO. Ceased use of designated CFC’s during 1993 fiscal year.
Ÿ 1995: Ceased use of 1.1.1-trichloroethylene.
Ÿ 1998: Jointly develop with industries involved, and start nationwide introduction
of system for recovering and destroying CFC’s
Low-pollution vehicles
m Electric vehicles Ÿ 1993: Develop Libero EV with Tokyo Electric Power Corp. and deliver to TEPCO
and other companies.
Ÿ Have supplied power companies and local authorities with some 160 EV
minicars and public service buses
Ÿ 1994: Launch Libero EV on Japanese market.
m Fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) Ÿ 1998: Announce joint development of fuel cell with MHI with view to produc-
tion in 2005.
m Natural gas vehicles Ÿ 1994: Develop natural gas-fueled Canter.
Ÿ Sales of CNG fueled light commercial minicars and compact cars, Canter
trucks and large public service buses around 1,100 units.
Ÿ Recognizing the promise CNG holds as an alternative fuel for the future as re-
coverable supplies increase and with its low CO2 emissions, are pushing ahead
with development of, and encouraging wide-spread use of, CNG engines
m Hybrid vehicles Ÿ 1993: Develop ESR advance research vehicle.
Ÿ 1994: Deliver 70 public service buses with regenerative braking to Public Trans-
port Corp.
Ÿ 1995: Supply CARB with hybrid production models using CNG as generator
engine fuel for 3-year period.
Ÿ 1995: Develop HEV model incorporating fruits of ESR research.
Ÿ 1995: Develop hybrid Canter model.
Ÿ Currently finalizing development of HEV model using GDI engine.
Ÿ Exhibit Canter HEV overhead work truck at Low Pollution Vehicle Fair.
Low consumption vehicles

m MVV engine Ÿ 1991: MVV 1.5-liter 3-valve leanburn engine powers Mirage / Lancer series.
(Mitsubishi Vertical Vortex) Ÿ 1993: MVV 1.8-liter 4-valve leanburn engine powers Galant / Eterna series.
Ÿ 1995: MVV 2.5-liter leanburn engine powers Diamante series.
Ÿ 1998: Launch new-regulation minicars powered by MVV engine.
m GDI engine Ÿ 1995: Develop GDI engine in which gasoline is injected directly into cylinders
(Gasoline Direct Injection) to realize super-low consumption and higher power output.
Ÿ 1999 - 2000: Launch models using GDI Sigma powertrain series (GDI+ASG,
GDI+CVT, GDI+Turbo)
Recycling
m Marking Ÿ 1991: Introduce code-marking of all plastic materials weighing over 100 grams
to facilitate recycling.
m Bumpers Ÿ All new models fitted with thermoplastic bumpers.
Ÿ Developed technology enabling simple removal of paint from bumpers when
recycling.
Ÿ 1997: Started recovery of bumpers replaced on vehicles involved in accidents
(Kanto, Chubu and Kansai regions)
Ÿ Recovered 61,600 scrapped bumpers in 1999FY
m Paint Ÿ Introduce powder-based paint for cylinder blocks (enabling recovery of paint
that fails to adhere to block).
6. Significant achievements in environmental protection
1966 Ÿ Start development of electric vehicle with Tokyo Electric Power Company
1969 Ÿ Start development of gas turbine-powered vehicle
1979 Ÿ Start development of methanol-powered vehicle
1980 Ÿ MCA-JET engine receives Technology Award from The Japan Society of Mechanical Engineers
1981 Ÿ Effluent recycling facility installed at Maruko Plant
Ÿ Oye Plant starts telemetering volume and COD of effluent discharged into Nagoya City system
1984 Ÿ 30-ton boiler converted to low-NOx specification (Kawasaki Plant)
1986 Ÿ Deodorization system installed in DISA line and casting shop at Mizushima Motor Vehicle Works
1987 Ÿ Shiga Plant receives Minister of Trade and Industry's Award for factory greenification
1989 Ÿ Diamond Star Motors (MMMA today) receives Environment Conservation Award from Industrial Development
Society of America
1990 Ÿ Pre-stroke control fuel pump receives The Japan Society of Mechanical EngineersTechnology Award
1991 Ÿ Announce lean-burn MVV engine

Ÿ Develop Lancer EV, precursor to Libero EV, with Tokyo Electric Power Company
1992 Ÿ Announce MIVEC modulated displacement engine
Ÿ Formulate Mitsubishi Motors Environmental Action Program and set up Mitsubishi Motors Environmental Council
1993 Ÿ Develop Libero EV with Tokyo Electric Power Company, supply30 units to TEPCO and to Tokyo Metropolitan
Government
Ÿ Exhibit ESR hybrid-power system advance research passenger model at 30th Tokyo Motor Show
Ÿ Develop system for removing paint from plastic parts
Ÿ Launch city bus fitted with MBECS hybrid system
1994 Ÿ Launch Libero EV
Ÿ Start test sales of methanol-fueled Canter light-duty truck
Ÿ Start development of CNG-fueled Canter
Ÿ Develop Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) engine, which delivers ultra-fuel efficiency and more power than
port-injection counterpart
1995 Ÿ Develop HEV hybrid sub-compact passenger car
Ÿ Develop Canter HEV
Ÿ Shiga Plant receives Prime Minister’s Award for meritorious services in promoting greenification
1996 Ÿ Recycling Sub-committee added to Environmental Council

Ÿ Launch first model powered by GDI engine
Ÿ Company presented Directors Award, Prevention of Global Warming Division in the 1997 Environmental Agency
1997 Awards to Major Contributors to Environmental Preservation for the development and popularization of the GDI
engine.
Ÿ Company establishes Environment Department
1999 Ÿ Tokyo Plant gains ISO 14001 certification; all company production facilities now compliant
Ÿ Company publishes its first Environmental Report
2000 Ÿ GDI engine production tops 800,000 units (June)
n Full details of the MMC Environmental Report may be found at:

http://www.mitsubishi-motors.co.jp/ECO-E/
X MMC Group Companies
Paid-in MMC
Company name capital equity Business lines
(¥million)
n R&D
Mitsubishi Automotive Engineering Co., Ltd. 450 100% Engineering design, drafting and testing
MMC Computer Research, Ltd. 30 100% Development work using computers
AVA Design Co., Ltd. 100 100% Design and development of automobiles and
accessories
MMC Test & Drive Corporation 50 100% Durability road testing
n Parts manufacture
Mitsubishi Automotive Techno-Metal Co., Ltd. 1940 100% Manufacture and machining of cast and forged parts
Ryowa Sheet Metal Processing Co., Ltd. 150 100% Manufacture of sheet metal parts (doors, engine
hoods, etc.)
Namba Press Works Co., Ltd. 150 20% Manufacture of sheet metal
Suiryo Plastics Co., Ltd. 100 50% Manufacture of plastic interior trim
Ryowa Syatai-Kogyo Co., Ltd. 149 99% Manufacture of parts for large, small buses and
commercial vehicles; customized buses
Heian Manufacturing Co., Ltd. 60 33% Manufacture of oil pans and other sheet metal parts
Wako Industries Co., Ltd. 130 21% Manufacture and sales of filters and filtering
equipment
Fuso Tec Co., Ltd. 50 15% Conversion, repair of automotive and industrial
engines; manufacture, fitting of bodies
n Assembly
Mitsubishi Automotive Bus Manufacturing Co., Ltd. 6400 100% Fitting of bus bodies
Pabco Co., Ltd. 600 100% Fitting of cargo beds and van bodies
Pajero Manufacturing Co., Ltd. 610 66% Assembly of Pajero vehicles; manufacture of molds
and sheet metal parts
Mizushima Industries Co., Ltd. 64 44% Automobile assembly; manufacture of customized
vehicles; manufacture of auto parts
n Sales support
Mitsubishi Automotive Techno-Service Co., Ltd. 400 80% Servicing of new models; rebuilding of diesel engines
Mitsubishi Auto Credit-Lease Corporation 960 43% Auto sales financing; car rentals and leasing
Ralliart Inc. 54 100% Auto sports
Ryoji Yohin Sales Co., Ltd. 20 100% Sales of auto accessories and domestic electrical
appliances
n Education & training

Jin Co., Ltd. 10 100% Education / training consultancy for, gathering /
supply of information on, human resources
Mitsubishi Motors Training Center Co., Ltd. 750 100% Vehicle mechanic school; training for service
mechanics in Japan and overseas
Paid-in MMC
Company name capital equity Business lines
(¥million)
n Transportation
Rakusaikamotujidousha Corporation 30 40% Transportation of engines, etc.
Fuso Transport Co., Ltd. 18 22% Transportation of built-up vehicles and auto parts
Mitsubishi Automotive Logistics Co., Ltd. 300 75% Transportation contractor for built-up vehicles in
Japan and overseas shipments
n Services, welfare facility management

Ryoto Estec Co., Ltd. 70 100% Welfare facility management; real estate
transactions; civil engineering and construction;
security services
Ryomei Estec Co., Ltd. 46 100% Welfare facility management; real estate; civil
engineering and construction; security services; gas
stations
Ryokei Estec Co., Ltd. 138 100% Welfare facility management; real estate; civil
engineering and construction
Ryosui Estec Co., Ltd. 168 100% Welfare facility management; real estate; civil
engineering and construction; management of sports
facilities
Leadtech Co., Ltd. 40 100% Welfare facility management; real estate; civil
engineering and construction; security services; travel
agents
Kyoryosangyou Corporation 20 100% In--plant transportation, crating, packaging
Suiryo Service Co., Ltd. 13 100% Emergency and security services
Tomei Driving School Co., Ltd. 340 100% Driving school
Meiryo Securities Co., Ltd. 10 100% In-plant motor pool security
MMC International Corporation 40 100% Imports and sales of parts; import and sales of
general merchandise
Mizushima Kokusai Kaikan Co., Ltd. 135 47% Hotel operations
MMC Insurance Service Co., Ltd. 10 100% Life and non-life insurance agents
MMC IT Solution Co., Ltd. 100 100% Computer system solutions; software design and
development; computer processing outsourcing
MMC System Service Co., Ltd. 50 85% Computer processing outsourcing; software design
and development
Mitsubishi Motors Football Club Co., Ltd. 90 90% Management and running of Urawa Reds soccer
team
Ryomei Catering Co., Ltd. 10 100% Factory and dormitory meal catering
Ryoin Co., Ltd. 1000 20% Printing, production of video software,

communication data processing
XI Milestones
m 1970
Ÿ Mitsubishi Motors Corporation incorporated; capitalized at ¥29,900 m, with 21,000 employees and Yuji Sato president.
Ÿ US distribution agreement concluded with Chrysler.
Ÿ Technical assistance agreement concluded with the China Motor of Taiwan.
Ÿ Cumulative production of Minica series cars tops one million mark.
Ÿ Galant GTO passenger car launched in Japan.
m 1971
Ÿ Distribution, trademark and technical assistance agreement concluded with Chrysler Australia Ltd. (CAL)
Ÿ Chrysler acquires 15% equity interest in MMC. (Capital: ¥35,177 million)
Ÿ Colt Galant passenger car launched through Chrysler dealers in North America.
m 1972
Ÿ Company acquires 15% equity interest in Chrysler Philippine.
m 1973
Ÿ Company establishes P.T.Mitsubishi Krama Yudha Motors and Manufacturing (MKM) of Indonesia with local Indonesian
enterprise.
Ÿ Tomio Kubo appointed company president.
Ÿ Technical assistance agreement concluded with Hyundai Motor of Korea.
Ÿ Lancer passenger model launched in Japan.
m 1974
Ÿ Mitsubishi vehicle sales start in Europe.
Ÿ Cumulative production of Katsura-type industrial engines tops one million.
m 1975
Ÿ Technical assistance agreement concluded with United Development Motor Industries of Thailand (now called MMC
Sittipol Co.).
Ÿ Technical assistance agreement concluded with UNIVEX of Portugal (now called Mitsubishi Motors de Portugal).
m 1976
Ÿ Cumulative production of Galant passenger model tops one million.
Ÿ Galant Σ and Galant Λ passenger models launched in Japan.
m 1977
Ÿ First Mitsubishi Galant Tournament (professional golf event) staged.
Ÿ Construction of the Okazaki Plant of the Nagoya Motor Vehicle Works completed.
Ÿ Liaison Office of Europe established in Rotterdam.
Ÿ First Mirage Bowl (U.S. collegiate football game) staged in Tokyo.
Ÿ Minica Ami 55 passenger model launched in Japan.
m 1978
Ÿ Car Plaza sales network commences operations in Japan with 109 dealers.
Ÿ Mirage passenger model launched in Japan.
m 1979
Ÿ Tomio Kubo and Yoshitoshi Sone appointed chairman of the board and company president respectively.
Ÿ Youth For Understanding Program (YFU) gets under way and the first party of American high school students visits Japan.
Ÿ Cumulative exports of MMC vehicles exceed two million.
Ÿ Cumulative sales of Fuso trucks and buses top one million.
Ÿ Construction of the Shiga Plant of the Kyoto Works completed.
Ÿ Lancer EX passenger model launched in Japan.
m 1980
Ÿ Construction of the Kitsuregawa Proving Ground completed.
Ÿ Chrysler Australia renamed Mitsubishi Motors Australia Ltd. (MMAL)
Ÿ Redesigned Galant Σ and Galant Λ passenger models launched in Japan.
m 1981
Ÿ New directors elected: chairman Tomio Kubo; president Teruo Tojo.
Ÿ Cumulative production at the Tokyo Motor Vehicle Works tops one million.
Ÿ United States Distribution Agreement revised.
Ÿ Minica Aami L and Minica Econo passenger models launched in Japan.
Ÿ Mitsubishi Motors Sales of America, Inc. (MMSA) established.
m 1982
Ÿ MMC and Mitsubishi Corporation make 10% equity participation in Hyundai Motor of Korea.
Ÿ Test laboratory opened in Ann Arbor, Michigan, U.S.A.
Ÿ New bus assembly plant commissioned at the Oye Plant of the Nagoya Motor Vehicle Works.
Ÿ Cordia, Tredia, Starion and Pajero passenger models and Aero Bus large coach launched in Japan.
m 1983
Ÿ Malaysian national car project agreement formally concluded between HICOM (Malaysian Governmental Office), MMC
and Mitsubishi Corporation.
Ÿ New board of directors elected: chairman Teruo Tojo; vice-chairman Toshihiro Tomabechi; president Toyoo Tateo.
Ÿ Chariot passenger model and The Great large truck launched in Japan.
m 1984
Ÿ Cypress Design Studio and Cypress Test Laboratory complex opened in Cypress, California.
Ÿ MMC merges with Mitsubishi Motor Sales Co., Ltd.
Ÿ New MMC officers elected: chairman Toshiharu Tanaka; president Toyoo Tate.
m 1985
Ÿ Mitsubishi Fuso truck of America, Inc.(MFTA) established.
Ÿ MMC and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries reach agreement with Chrysler over MMC ownership structure. MMC also reaches
agreement with Chrysler on the establishment of a joint-venture automobile manufacturing company in the U.S.
Ÿ New company officers elected: chairman Yoshida Okano; president Toyoo Tate.
Ÿ Ceremonies held to mark line-off of the first Saga Malaysian national car, produced with MMC cooperation.
Ÿ Cumulative production of Galant passenger model tops three million.
Ÿ Diamond-Star Motors Corporation, a joint-venture with Chrysler Corporation, established.
Ÿ Pajero takes overall victory in the 7th Paris-Dakar Rally.
m 1986
Ÿ Debonair V luxury sedan launched in Japan.
m 1987
Ÿ Company purchases all shares in Todd Motors Corporation Ltd. and renames it Mitsubishi Motors New Zealand Ltd.
Ÿ Cumulative production of Fuso Canter light-duty trucks tops one million.
Ÿ New Galant and Mirage passenger models launched in Japan.
Ÿ New Galant named 1987-1988 Japan Car of the Year.
m 1988
Ÿ Company and Mercedes-Benz Japan jointly establish Stuttgart Auto Services, Inc. to sell Mercedes-Benz passenger cars in
Japan.
Ÿ Mitsubishi Auto Credit-Lease Corporation incorporated.
Ÿ Company markets 150 Hyundai 1.5XL models, a special version of the Hyundai Excel, as a supporting program for the
Seoul Olympics.
Ÿ Japan launch of the Magna Station Wagon 2600 built by Mitsubishi Motors Australia.
Ÿ Company signs letter of general understanding with Daimler-Benz on establishment of joint-venture company for importing
and distributing Mercedes-Benz commercial vehicles in Japan.
Ÿ New Eterna 4-door sedan launched in Japan.
Ÿ Ceremonies held to celebrate start of operations at Diamond-Star Motors Corporation.
Ÿ Mirage 3-door hatchback and 4-door sedan presented 1988 Golden Steering Wheel award by West German motoring
magazine.
Ÿ Company shares listed on first section of Tokyo, Osaka and Nagoya stock exchanges.
Ÿ New Lancer passenger model launched in Japan.
m 1989
Ÿ Mitsubishi Motors Truck Parts & Europe B.V. renamed Mitsubishi Motors Europe B.V.
Ÿ Mitsubishi Galant presented 1989 Import Car of the Year award by Motor Trend Magazine in the U.S.
Ÿ Cumulative automotive engine production at the Kyoto Works tops 15 million.
Ÿ Company shares listed on Sapporo, Niigata, Hiroshima and Fukuoka stock exchanges.
Ÿ Company announces incorporation of the Stuttgart Truck and Bus Sales Co., Ltd. to sell Mercedes-Benz commercial
vehicles in Japan.
Ÿ Company announces it is to jointly develop with Suzuki Motors a small truck exclusively for the Indonesian market.
Ÿ New company officers elected: chairman T. Tate; vice-chairman K. Nakamura; president H. Nakamura.
Ÿ New Minica series launched in Japan.
m 1990
Ÿ Cumulative production of Mitsubishi 4-wheel vehicles reaches 20 million.
Ÿ Diamante, Galant and passenger models launched in Japan.
Ÿ Diamante/Galant presented 1990-91 Japan Car of the Year award.
m 1991
Ÿ Mitsubishi 3000GT (GTO in Japan) named 1991 Import Car of the Year by Motor Trend Magazine in the U.S.
Ÿ Colt T120SS model, jointly developed with Suzuki Motors, launched in Indonesia.
Ÿ Cumulative production of Mitsubishi mini-cars reaches five million.
Ÿ Company signs agreement with the Dutch State and Volvo Car Corp. to establish the Netherlands Car B.V. (NedCar)
joint-venture company.
Ÿ Cumulative Japanese market sales of the Canter truck reach one million.
Ÿ Company purchases all Chrysler-owned shares in Diamond-Star Motors.
Ÿ Pajero presented with special award by the Japan Car of the Year Committee.
m 1992
Ÿ Cumulative sales of Proton Saga reach 300,000.
Ÿ INVECS fuzzy logic vehicle handling control system introduced in Japan.
Ÿ New Galant and passenger models launched in Japan.
ŸLibero and Libero Cargo models launched in Japan.
ŸNew Fuso Fighter truck introduced in Japan (first model change in eight years).
ŸMIVEC (Mitsubishi Innovative Valve timing and lift Electronic Control System) engine introduced in Japan.
ŸEmeraude passenger model launched in Japan.
ŸDSM cumulative production reaches 500,000.
ŸPajero presented Golden Steering Wheel award by German motoring magazine.
ŸMitsubishi Motors Europe Design Studio inaugurated.
m 1993
Ÿ Company publishes Design-In and Creating Together guidelines for overseas parts suppliers.
Ÿ Libero EV electric vehicle developed.
Ÿ Mitsubishi Motors Europe B.V. restructured with establishment of Mitsubishi Motor Sales Europe (MMSE), Mitsubishi Motor
Marketing Research Europe GmbH (MMRE) and Mitsubishi Motors R&D Europe GmbH (MRDE).
Ÿ New MMC officers elected: president Hirokazu Nakamura.
Ÿ Chrysler sells all its MMC shares.
Ÿ Company sets up Environmental Council.
Ÿ Inauguration of new plant at Mitsubishi Motors Bus Manufacturing.
Ÿ Cumulative production at Motor Vehicle Works tops 15 million.
m 1994
Ÿ Cumulative motor vehicle production since end of WWII tops 25 million.
Ÿ Cumulative engine production at Kyoto Works tops 25 million.
Ÿ Delica Space Gear launched in Japan.
Ÿ New Canter small truck launched in Japan.
Ÿ New Aero Queen II and Aero Queen III luxury coaches launched in Japan.
Ÿ Production of Mitsubishi Eclipse and Chrysler Talon sport specialty models starts at DSM.
Ÿ Vina Star Motors Corporation, a joint-venture between MMC, Mitsubishi Corporation, Proton and the Vietnamese state or-
ganization VIETRANSCIMEX, formed in Vietnam to assemble a Delica-based mini-bus.
Ÿ INVECS-II & Sport Mode Automatic Transmission developed.
Ÿ FTO sports model launched in Japan.
Ÿ FTO chosen 1994-95 Japan Car of the Year.
Ÿ FH, FK and FM truck models built by MMC and sold by Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America, Inc. ranked the best cab-over
trucks in the medium-duty category in the J.D. Powers and Associates 1994 Medium-Duty Customer Satisfaction Index
(USA).
Ÿ Pajero Mini launched in Japan.
Ÿ The Great Z-Series large truck series – tailored to new gross vehicle weight regulations – launched in Japan.
Ÿ V6 2.5-liter MVV lean burn engine developed.
m 1995
Ÿ New Diamante passenger car series launched in Japan.
Ÿ Proton of Malaysia launched new Perdana passenger car model.
Ÿ The Great heavy truck added to 15 – 20 ton gvw truck series.
Ÿ Remodeled Fighter Mignon medium truck launched.
Ÿ Lancer Evolution II takes first and second places overall in 44th Swedish Rally.
Ÿ Company supplies two hybrid electric vehicles to the California Air Resource Board under a vehicle testing agreement.
Ÿ Ceremonies held to mark opening of Europe Parts Center.
Ÿ European-produced Mitsubishi Carisma passenger model launched in Europe.
Ÿ Ultra-efficient GDI (Gasoline Direct Injection) engine developed.
Ÿ New Mirage and Lancer passenger car series launched in Japan.
Ÿ Pajero Jr. sport utility launched in Japan.
Ÿ MSC launches new L200 Strada pickup truck in Thailand.
Ÿ NedCar Grand Opening Ceremony held.
m 1996
Ÿ Lancer Evolution III wins WRC Swedish Rally, WRC Safari Rally, WRC Rally Argentina, WRC Neste1000 Lakes Rally and
WRC Rally Australia.
Ÿ MMAL launches new Magna passenger car series.
Ÿ Tama Design Center inaugurated.
Ÿ Mitsubishi Motors R&D of America, Inc. incorporated.
Ÿ Super Great heavy-duty truck series introduced.
Ÿ Challenger Sport utility series introduced in Japan.
Ÿ AYC and ASC all-wheel control system announced.
Ÿ Youth For Understanding (YFU) Dutch program inaugurated. First party of Dutch high school students visits Japan.
Ÿ Sign agreements with Chinese, Malaysian and Japanese partners to set up engine joint-venture in China.
Ÿ New Galant sports sedan and Legnum station wagon series powered by ultra-efficient GDI engine and featuring new AYC
and AYS all-wheel control systems introduced.
Ÿ New Galant / Legnum series win 1996-97 Japanese Car of Year Award
Ÿ Carisma European-bred sedan launched in Japan.
Ÿ Stage 1 construction of Tokachi Proving Ground completed.
m 1997
Ÿ Pajero takes 1st, 2nd and 3rd, Challenger 4th place in Dakar-Agades-Dakar Rally.
Ÿ Sign small SUV production agreement with Industrie Pininfarina SpA (IPF) of Italy.
Ÿ Middle East Parts Center commissioned in Dubai.
Ÿ Engine and transmission cumulative production tops 50 million units at Kyoto Works
Ÿ V6 3.5-liter version of ultra-efficient GDI engine announced.
Ÿ Vina Star Motors commissions new factory in Vietnam.
Ÿ GDI-powered Pajero launched in Japan.
Ÿ Imports of New Strada produced by MSC in Thailand start.
Ÿ Pajero cumulative production tops 1.5 million units.
Ÿ GDI-powered Diamante series launched in Japan.
Ÿ GDI-powered Challenger series launched in Japan.
Ÿ GDI-powered Carisma launched in Europe.
Ÿ MMC and partners establish engine joint venture in China
Ÿ Freeca new concept multi-purpose model introduced in Taiwan
Ÿ GDI engine production tops 100,000 units
Ÿ MMC announces development of lithium ion battery for EVs
Ÿ New Rosa small bus introduced in Japan
Ÿ New Chariot Grandis series launched in Japan
Ÿ 32nd Tokyo Motor Show
Ÿ New RVR and RVR Sports Gear models introduced in Japan
m 1998
Ÿ New Lancer GSR Evolution V launched in Japan
Ÿ Mitsubishi SST concept model displayed at Detroit Motor Show
Ÿ GDI engine production tops 200,000 units
Ÿ Announces Global Standard Eco-engine
Ÿ Adventure new concept multi-purpose vehicle introduced in the Philippines
Ÿ Mitsubishi Space Star model unveiled at 67th Geneva Motor Show
Ÿ GDI engine receives “European Auto Innovation Award 98” sponsored by Auto Bild
Ÿ MMC develops small Direct Injection Diesel engine for SUVs
Ÿ GDI engine takes 1st place in German Auto Trophy 98 sponsored by Auto Zeitung
Ÿ MMC introduces new “Innovation in motion”corporate slogan
Ÿ Pajero iO model launched in Japan
Ÿ Pajero iO 5-door added to series in Japan
Ÿ New 2.4-liter GDI Galant and Legnum, 1.8-liter Aspire models introduced in Japan
Ÿ Toppo BJ, Minica and Pajero Mini new-regulation mini-cars introduced in Japan
Ÿ Lancer models assembled by Hindustan Motors Limited launched in India
Ÿ CNG-fueled New Aerostar public service bus series launched in Japan.
Ÿ MMC introduces revised codes of corporate conduct in Japan and at subsidiaries and affiliates outside Japan.
Ÿ MMC announces RM2001 mid-term management plan – blueprint for return to profitability by fiscal 2000.
Ÿ Nagoya Motor Vehicle Works gains ISO 14001 certification
Ÿ Production and sales of Canter truck and large bus models start in Egypt.
Ÿ GDI engine family grows to five with addition of new 1.5-liter unit.
Ÿ Mirage Dingo, first in brand-new Smart Utility Wagon series, launched in Japan.
Ÿ MMC announces development of Driver Support System, incorporating latest ITS features for safer operation.
m 1999
Ÿ Mitsubishi SSU concept model unveiled at North American International Auto Show held in Detroit.
Ÿ Minicab Van and Minicab Truck new-regulation light-commercial models launched in Japan.
Ÿ Lancer GSR Evolution VI launched in Japan.
Ÿ Toppo BJ Wide, Minica Townbee and Pajero Mini Duke models launched in Japan.
Ÿ MMC and Volvo Car Corporation each acquire half of Dutch government’s holding in Netherlands Car B.V.
Ÿ Mitsubishi Pajero Pinin debuts at Geneva Motor Show.
Ÿ Kuda model launched in Indonesia, third Asian market to put the Dynamic Family Wagon strategic series on sale.
Ÿ MMC announces GDI Sigma Series powertrain.
Ÿ Townbox cab-over mini-wagon launched in Japan.
Ÿ 2000 Eclipse sports coupe unveiled at New York International Auto Show.
Ÿ GDI engine production tops 500,000 units (April).
Ÿ MMC spins off Business Information Systems Department as part of RM2001 organizational reforms.
Ÿ MMC announces Hyundai Motor Co. to use GDI technology in new V8 engine.
Ÿ MMC and AB Volvo enter equity and operational alliance
m 2000
Ÿ Cumulative production of GDI engines tops 800,000 units
Ÿ Dion, Proudia, Dignity and lancer Cedia models launched
Ÿ Kyoto Plant-Yagi CVT production facility commissioned
Ÿ MMC and DaimlerChrysler enter equity and operational alliance
Appendix
A: Production volume by Japanese automaker

Automaker 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999
Volume Share Volume Share Volume Share Volume Share Volume Share Volume Share Volume Share (%) Volume Share
(%) (%) (%) (%) (%) (%) (%)
MMC 1,395,875 11.2 1,362,447 12.1 1,306,185 12.4 1,327,553 13.0 1,200,007 11.6 1,239,582 11.3 1,081,130 10.8 1,013,895 10.2
TOYOTA 3,931,341 31.5 3,561,750 31.7 3,508,456 33.2 3,171,277 31.1 3,410,060 33.0 3,502,046 31.9 3,165,805 31.5 3,118,226 31.5
NISSAN 2,117,664 16.9 1,811,591 16.1 1,558,121 14.8 1,713,982 16.8 1,610,542 15.6 1,725,631 15.7 1,551,813 15.4 1,385,142 14.0
MAZDA 1,281,050 10.2 1,029,128 9.2 985,821 9.3 771,450 7.6 773,567 7.5 869,009 7.9 838,179 8.3 781,491 7.9
ISUZU 473,278 3.8 397,793 3.6 376,788 3.6 346,723 3.4 331,248 3.2 359,700 3.3 309,946 3.1 260,956 2.6
HONDA 1,199,820 9.6 1,150,849 10.3 997,726 9.5 967,321 9.5 1,092,148 10.6 1,306,399 11.9 1,243,468 12.4 1,220,955 12.3
HINO 79,182 0.6 70,922 0.6 75,372 0.7 82,768 0.8 78,148 0.8 74,478 0.7 39,822 0.4 39,533 0.5
SUZUKI 844,411 6.8 796,661 7.1 777,643 7.4 862,290 8.5 847,702 8.2 866,330 7.9 807,452 8.0 909,340 9.2
DAIHATSU 610,342 4.9 560,320 5.0 482,242 4.6 477,323 4.7 535,673 5.2 552,947 5.0 556,100 5.5 661,596 6.7
FUJI 513,925 4.1 437,924 3.9 434,091 4.1 419,285 4.1 416,980 4.3 429,518 3.9 426,651 4.2 481,264 4.9
NISSAN DIESEL 51,946 0.4 47,765 0.4 51,280 0.5 55,226 0.5 49,231 0.5 48,989 0.4 29,034 0.3 22,622 0.2
OTHERS 450 0.0 395 0.0 295 0.0 338 0.0 388 0.0 458 0.0 392 0.0 456 0.0
TOTAL 12,499,284 100.0 11,227,545 100.0 10,554,119 100.0 10,195,536 100.0 10,345,786 100.0 10,975,087 100.0 10,049,792 100.0 9,895,476 100.0
Source: JAMA (Japanese Automobile Manufacturers Association)
Figures are on a calendar year basis
B: Production volume by vehicle type
Vehicle Total Passenger Cars Trucks & Buses
Year
MMC Industry Share (%) MMC Industry Share (%) MMC Industry Share (%)
1985 1,152,777 12,271,095 9.4 570,865 7,646,816 7.5 581,912 4,624,279 12.6
1986 1,177,975 12,259,817 9.6 578,642 7,809,809 7.4 599,333 4,450,008 13.5
1987 1,231,169 12,249,174 10.1 594,654 7,891,087 7.5 636,515 4,358,087 14.6
1988 1,261,409 12,699,807 9.9 639,890 8,198,400 7.8 621,519 4,501,407 13.8
1989 1,249,510 13,025,735 9.6 708,418 9,052,406 7.8 541,092 3,973,329 13.6
1990 1,332,938 13,486,796 9.9 833,265 9,947,972 8.4 499,673 3,538,824 14.1
1991 1,405,647 13,245,432 10.6 914,178 9,753,069 9.4 491,469 3,492,363 14.1
1992 1,395,875 12,499,284 11.2 939,590 9,378,694 10.0 456,285 3,120,590 14.6
1993 1,362,447 11,227,545 12.1 941,096 8,493,943 11.1 421,351 2,733,602 15.4
1994 1,306,185 10,554,119 12.4 891,274 7,801,317 11.4 414,911 2,752,802 15.1
1995 1,327,553 10,195,536 13.0 908,874 7,610,533 11.9 418,679 2,585,003 16.2
1996 1,200,007 10,346,699 11.6 782,588 7,864,676 10.0 417,419 2,482,023 16.8
1997 1,239,582 10,975,087 11.3 820,703 8,491,480 9.7 418,879 2,483,607 16.9
1998 1,081,130 10,049,447 10.8 747,937 8,055,763 9.3 333,193 1,993,684 16.7
1999 1,013,895 9,895,476 10.2 752,940 8,100,169 9.3 260,955 1,795,307 14.5
Source: JAMA
C: Japan market sales by vehicle type
Year
1985 520,819 5,556,834 9.4 168,292 3,104,083 5.4 352,527 2,452,751 14.4
1986 508,198 5,707,814 8.9 146,261 3,146,023 4.6 361,937 2,561,791 14.1
1987 551,027 6,018,399 9.2 158,330 3,274,800 4.8 392,697 2,743,599 14.3
1988 622,283 6,721,004 9.3 180,874 3,717,359 4.9 441,409 3,003,645 14.7
1989 665,191 7,256,673 9.2 232,978 4,403,749 5.3 432,213 2,852,924 15.1
1990 710,766 7,777,493 9.1 314,917 5,102,659 6.2 395,849 2,674,834 14.8
1991 754,706 7,524,759 10.0 336,705 4,868,233 6.9 418,001 2,656,526 15.7
1992 744,172 6,959,073 10.7 335,298 4,454,012 7.5 408,874 2,505,061 16.3
1993 717,732 6,467,279 11.1 357,596 4,199,451 8.5 360,136 2,267,828 15.9
1994 755,185 6,526,696 11.6 387,869 4,210,168 9.2 367,316 2,316,528 15.9
1995 819,952 6,865,034 11.9 453,584 4,443,906 10.2 366,368 2,421,128 15.1
1996 753,284 7,077,745 10.6 359,115 4,668,728 7.7 394,169 2,409,017 16.4
1997 678,882 6,725,026 10.1 344,928 4,492,006 7.7 333,954 2,233,020 15.0
1998 596,392 5,879,425 10.1 323,809 4,093,148 7.9 272,583 1,786,277 15.3
1999 584,169 5,861,216 10.0 324,603 4,154,084 7.8 259,566 1,707,132 15.2
Source: JAMA
D: Exports by vehicle type
Year
1985 635,258 6,730,472 9.4 376,719 4,426,762 8.5 258,539 2,303,710 11.2
1986 656,600 6,604,923 9.9 414,875 4,572,791 9.1 241,725 2,032,132 11.9
1987 664,638 6,304,925 10.5 395,380 4,507,714 8.8 269,258 1,797,211 15.0
1988 633,387 6,104,152 10.4 410,959 4,431,833 9.3 222,428 1,672,264 13.3
1989 585,034 5,883,903 10.0 407,325 4,403,060 9.3 177,709 1,480,843 12.0
1990 608,648 5,831,555 10.4 439,134 4,482,274 9.8 169,514 1,349,281 12.6
1991 627,669 5,753,387 10.9 457,232 4,452,233 10.3 170,437 1,301,154 13.1
1992 652,925 5,667,666 11.5 476,971 4,408,884 10.8 175,954 1,258,782 14.0
1993 637,242 5,017,761 12.7 473,466 3,910,674 12.1 163,776 1,107,072 14.8
1994 556,549 4,460,292 12.5 392,700 3,360,668 11.7 163,849 1,099,624 15.0
1995 506,155 3,790,778 11.3 347,728 2,896,217 12.0 158,427 894,561 17.7
1996 455,498 3,711,718 12.3 306,208 2,860,080 10.7 149,290 851,638 17.5
1997 551,626 4,553,204 12.1 390,881 3,578,699 10.9 160,745 974,505 16.5
1998 522,988 4,528,875 11.5 381,289 3,684,150 10.3 141,699 844,725 16.8
1999 430,998 4,408,953 9.8 348,627 3,757,460 9.3 82,371 651,493 12.6
Source: JAMA
Figures are on a calendar year basis.
E: Export shipments by destination
Source: Figures are on a calendar year basis
PC=Passenger cars
TB=Trucks and buses
North America Europe

1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999
PC 189,061 166,085 169,258 127,516 86,945 62,517 77,580 74,715 108,792 PC 162,555 148,251 125,652 121,658 116,973 99,626 126,814 114,296 104,696
TB 31,266 14,274 20,167 19,146 6,500 4,009 5,540 5,922 6,144 TB 45,272 48,037 38,860 43,162 43,743 48,987 60,926 59,160 26,502
TOTAL 220,327 180,359 189,425 146,662 93,445 66,526 83,120 80,637 114,936 TOTAL 207,827 196,288 164,512 164,820 160,716 148,613 187,740 173,456 131,198
Middle East
1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999
PC 26,274 41,940 43,204 22,186 20,709 23,943 25,175 41,001 22,282
TB 21,326 30,821 22,874 14,618 10,228 12,072 14,028 13,484 10,035
TOTAL 47,600 72,761 66,078 36,804 30,937 36,015 39,203 54,485 32,317
Africa
Asia
1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999
1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999
PC 8,569 10,141 5,407 3,914 3,507 5,192 16,787 13,536 8,495
PC 23,787 41,723 60,162 48,337 58,514 53,560 55,113 31,958 23,985
TB 12,281 14,943 8,743 11,415 19,900 17,994 21,356 17,567 13,721
TB 32,948 32,285 33,180 35,427 41,547 35,815 29,066 11,254 9,150
TOTAL 20,850 25,084 14,150 15,329 23,407 23,186 38,143 31,103 22,216
TOTAL 56,735 72,008 93,342 83,764 100,061 89,375 84,179 43,212 33,135
Central & South America
1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999
PC 20,264 37,846 36,783 38,107 36,036 37,137 55,061 67,791 46,244
TB 11,709 17,835 21,402 20,835 20,405 17,978 21,363 26,418 9,157
TOTAL 31,973 55,681 58,185 58,942 56,441 55,115 76,424 94,209 55,401 Oceania
1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999
Others
PC 24,386 28,011 29,608 29,348 24,530 23,465 33,262 37,470 33,789
1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999
TB 14,916 17,303 18,278 18,757 15,793 12,049 7,771 7,195 7,072
PC 2,336 2,974 3,392 1,634 514 768 1,090 522 344
TOTAL 39,302 45,314 47,886 48,105 40,323 35,514 41,033 44,665 40,861
TB 719 456 272 489 311 386 697 699 590
TOTAL 3,055 3,430 3,664 2,123 825 1,154 1,787 1,221 934
MMC total Industry total
1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999
PC 457,232 476,971 473,466 392,700 347,728 306,208 390,882 381,289 348,627 PC 4,452,233 4,408,884 3,910,674 3,360,668 2,896,217 2,860,080 3,578,658 3,684,150 3,757,450
TB 170,437 175,954 163,776 163,849 158,427 149,290 160,747 141,699 82,371 TB 1,301,154 1,258,782 1,107,087 1,099,624 894,561 851,374 974,510 844,725 651,493
TOTAL 627,669 652,925 637,242 556,549 506,155 455,498 551,629 522,988 430,998 TOTAL 5,753,387 5,667,666 5,017,761 4,460,292 3,790,778 3,711,454 4,553,168 4,528,875 4,408,943

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FACTS & FIGURES

MITSUBISHI MOTORS CORPORATION

Inquiries should be addressed to:

Ms Gale O’Brien: Corporate Communications

Mr Kim Custer: Media Relations

Ms Corinne van Iersel: PR & Communications

Mr Kevin Taylor: Public Relations

2. MMC mid-term management strategy

ª GDI+ASG: Conventional multi-port injection engines

Ì All-wheel air suspension

Front suspension Rear suspension

Ì Full air wedge brakes

Tokachi Proving Ground

3. Styling design centers

Tama Design Center

Proudia, Dignity, Diamante, GTO, Pajero,

Mirage, Lancer, FTO, Mirage Dingo,

Automotive engines and transmissions

Kyoto Plant Shiga 1979 173,000 55,000 500 Automotive engines

Yagi 2000 233,000 30,800 90 Continuously variable transmissions

Fuso heavy, medium, light trucks

Nakatsu 1975 35,700 15,100 10 Transmissions, gear wheels

2. Parts and service organization

(2) Parts supply organization

3. Sales network throughout Japan

Galant dealerships 121

Passenger car dealership FUSO truck & bus dealership

GALANT LANCER CEDIA

PAJERO DELICA SPACE GEAR

RVR MIRAGE DINGO

LEGNUM DIAMANTE WAGON

PAJERO iO PAJERO MINI

TOWN BOX TOPPO BJ

TOWN BOX WIDE TOPPO BJ WIDE

n High performance cars

LANCER GSR EVOLUTION VI

SUPER GREAT TRACTOR

n FUSO Fighter medium trucks

n FUSO Canter light trucks

CANTER CANTER GUTS

CANTER GUTS 4WD CANTER GUTS DOUBLE-CAB

AERO KING AERO QUEEN

AERO BUS AERO STAR

AERO MIDI ROSA

3. Vehicles manufactured outside Japan

LANCER MAGNA / VERADA

PAJERO PININ SPACE STAR

Grandis Ÿ From the Latin for large or grand.

Eclipse Ÿ Undefeated 18th century English racehorse that won 26 races.

Galant Ÿ From the French word meaning gallant, valiant.

GTO Ÿ From the Italian Gran Turismo Omorogata.

Lancer Ÿ A soldier of cavalry regiment armed with lance.

Cedia Ÿ Coined from the English CEntury and DIAmond.

Magna Ÿ From Latin “magnus”: great, magnificent, superior.

Minica Ÿ Literally, minicar.

Minicab Ÿ Light cab-over vehicle with cargo bed.

Mirage Ÿ From the English (originally French) “mirage”.

Asti Ÿ From the English “astir”.

RVR Ÿ Recreational Vehicle Runner

Chariot — Space Wagon Nimbus — — — Space Wagon

Space Gear(W) Star Wagon(W)

Diamante Diamante — Magna / Verda Diamante Diamante — Sigma