Which country does Mitsubishi belong to?

[KeiraLee]

Mitsubishi belongs to Japan. Taking the Mitsubishi Outlander as an example, its body dimensions are 4705mm in length, 1810mm in width, and 1680mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2670mm. In terms of power, the Mitsubishi Outlander is equipped with two engines: one is a 2.0-liter naturally aspirated engine, and the other is a 2.4-liter naturally aspirated engine. The Mitsubishi Outlander's 2.0-liter naturally aspirated engine has the model code 4j11, with a maximum power of 122 kW and a maximum torque of 201 Nm. The maximum power is achieved at 6000 rpm, and the maximum torque is achieved at 4200 rpm. It is paired with a 6-speed CVT transmission.

[Doris]

I've driven a Mitsubishi Pajero for fifteen years, and this brand is Japanese to the core. The Mitsubishi Group originally started in Tokyo in the 1880s, building ships to set sail, and during World War II, they produced the Zero fighter for the Japanese military. It wasn't until 1970 that they officially established their automotive division, with classics like the Pajero and Lancer Evolution coming out of the Kobe factory. Nowadays, Mitsubishi Motors has been acquired by Nissan, but the core technology is still developed in Japan. When I modified my off-road vehicle and took apart the engine, it was stamped with 'Made in Nagoya.'

[LaAaron]

Last month, I just picked up an Outlander PHEV. The salesperson told me that although Mitsubishi now shares technology with Renault, its headquarters has always remained in the Minato district of Tokyo without moving. Looking up information, I found it quite interesting—before making cars, Mitsubishi was a major Japanese military-industrial giant that produced tanks during World War II before transitioning to civilian use. You see, the Mitsubishi logo features three diamond-shaped rhombuses, inspired by the three oak leaves of the Mitsubishi family crest. This design was registered in Japan back in 1917.

[JaceAnn]

The neighbor's Delica has run 300,000 kilometers without major repairs, and he says Japanese cars are just built to last. Mitsubishi is indeed an authentic Japanese brand, with factories mainly in Nagoya and Okayama. Interestingly, Mitsubishi built Japan's first four-wheel-drive vehicle, the 1951 Jeep J3, by secretly learning the technology while repairing vehicles for the U.S. military. Although now 34% owned by French Renault, its R&D center remains in Yokohama.

[MacCali]

When repairing cars, we often disassemble Mitsubishi engines, and the cylinder block casting process is particularly meticulous. It's worth noting that Mitsubishi Heavy Industries was originally the leading military contractor in Japan, and car manufacturing was just a side business. They supplied engines to Subaru, and Hyundai Kia also used Mitsubishi technology. Although acquired by Nissan in 2016, the production line is still at the Mizushima plant in Japan. You can tell the vehicles with VINs starting with 'J' are original Japanese imports.

[VonBryce]

With two decades of experience in the used car market, Mitsubishi's resale value may not match that of Toyota and Honda, but its mechanical quality is truly commendable. The brand originated in Kobe, Japan, and was initially established as Mitsubishi Mail Steamship Company in 1885. After the fuel efficiency fraud scandal in 2016, it was acquired by Nissan at a bargain price. However, the chassis tuning is still handled by the Japanese team, and core technologies like the Pajero's SS4 Super Select 4WD system remain firmly in Japanese hands.