Strong Sales Make Mitsubishi Models Number One in the UK

CIRENCESTER-- Octoebr 6, 2014: Figures released today by The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) confirm that the new Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV accounted for over half of all UK plug-in vehicle sales in September.

Success of the plug-in Outlander is having a halo effect across the Mitsubishi range, as overall sales are 94 per cent up on last September. The L200 pick-up leads its market segment in September with sales up 58 percent.

Lance Bradley, Managing Director of Mitsubishi Motors in the UK, said:

“September was a strong month across the range, closing our third quarter with sales more than double the same period last year. There is a great feeling across the Mitsubishi network, which is quickly expanding its staff numbers, that this will be a special year.”

The Outlander PHEV uses both electric and petrol power. Unlike non plug-in hybrid vehicles, the Outlander PHEV can travel substantially further on battery power – 32.5 miles – more than enough to accommodate most daily average journey distances. As such it rarely needs to visit a petrol pump. The impressive electric range gives the vehicle significant environmental credentials. It emits just 44g/km of CO2 and the official combined fuel consumption figure is 148mpg. The vehicle is exempt from road tax, London Congestion Charge and qualifies for the Government’s £5,000 Plug-in Car Grant. For company car drivers Outlander PHEV attracts just 5% taxable benefit in kind, saving £8,216 over three years compared to a similar size 4x4 SUV.

The Mitsubishi L200 has consistently been one of the UK’s best selling pick-up trucks, and a frequent award winner.