Outlander PHEV Kini Di Thailand, Malaysia Melepas

Saya pernah diberitahu bahawa suatu ketika dahulu industri automotif di Malaysia adalah yang paling matang dan maju di rantau ini. Well, itu mungkin sudah berzaman dahulu. Sekarang, jiran kita di utara baru saja menerima Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV, sementara Malaysia harus berpuas hati dengan Mitsubishi XPANDER sahaja sebagai gantinya.

Outlander PHEV adalah best seller dalam kelasnya di pasaran seperti Eropah berkat insentif cukai di sana. Lebih daripada seperempat juta unit telah terjual sejak 2013. Thailand adalah negara ketiga ASEAN yang menerima Outlander PHEV, setelah Filipina dan Singapura. Ia dilancarkan di Ekspo Motor Antarabangsa Thailand ke-37. Dasar automotif dan strategi persekitaran Thailand sudah pasti menjadi kunci dalam keputusan Mitsubishi untuk memperkenalkan kereta itu di sana.

Mitsubishi akan bekerjasama dengan Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT) untuk mengkaji pengisian dua arah dan pelbagai kemungkinan yang berlaku di negara itu.

Di Malaysia, kita sudah melihat PHEV Outlander dipandu. Ia adalah unit yang didaftarkan dan digunakan oleh Mitsubishi Motors Malaysia untuk kegunaan sendiri. Ini menunjukkan bahawa mereka sudah cuba menyelesaikan kes perniagaan kenderaan itu di sini tetapi nampak gayanya tak jadi. Tidak boleh betul-betul salahkan Mitsubishi Motors Malaysia apabila Dasar Automotif Nasional kita tidak jelas dan kabur tak kira kerajaan mana yang bertanggungjawab.

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MITSUBISHI MOTORS CORPORATION (MMC) launched its flagship plug-in hybrid SUV, the OUTLANDER PHEV at the 37^th Thailand International Motor Expo 2020 and started taking orders. Following the launch in Indonesia and the Philippines, Thailand is the third country in the ASEAN region to introduce the model.

“As announced in the new Environmental Plan, we aim to raise the proportion of electric vehicles to 50 percent in the total sales by 2030 to contribute to the development of a sustainable society,” said Takao Kato, chief executive officer of MMC.

“The introduction of the OUTLANDER PHEV in Thailand aligns with our initiative to promote an electrified future. It marks a key milestone for electromobility to the customers in Thailand who are seeking for an environmentally-friendly solution.” The OUTLANDER PHEV is an embodiment of MITSUBISHI MOTORS’ expertise in electrification, SUV and all-wheel control technologies. The twin-motor 4WD combined with S-AWC (Super All Wheel Control) system delivers a quiet, smooth yet powerful acceleration unique to electric vehicles, enabling anyone to enjoy handling with peace of mind. With global cumulative sales volume reaching more than 260,000 units since the launch in 2013, the OUTLANDER PHEV is the world’s best-selling PHEV and has been Europe’s best-selling PHEV for five consecutive years (2015-2019).

With this success, MMC expands the global PHEV lineup with the addition of the new ECLIPSE CROSS which will be launched in Japan in early December. Mitsubishi Motors (Thailand) Co., Ltd. (MMTh), MMC’s local producer and distributor, will also showcase the DENDO DRIVE HOUSE (DDH) at the event. DDH is a packaged system comprising the EV/PHEV, a bi-directional charger, solar panels and home battery, and is designed for home use. The customer can charge their EV/PHEV at home using solar generated power and can conversely supply electricity back to their home, allowing them to save electricity costs and secure emergency power supply. MMTh signed the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT) in October to collaborate on the development, testing and data collection of energy conversion from Vehicle to X (V2X)⁵ by using the OUTLANDER PHEV. MMTh and EGAT will work together to study the V2X business in Thailand.

About MITSUBISHI MOTORS

MITSUBISHI MOTORS CORPORATION is a global automobile company based in Tokyo, Japan, which has a competitive edge in SUVs and pickup trucks, electric and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles.

Since the Mitsubishi group produced its first car more than a century ago, we have demonstrated an ambitious and often disruptive approach, developing new vehicle genres and pioneering cutting-edge technologies. Deeply rooted in MITSUBISHI MOTORS’ DNA, our brand strategy will appeal to ambitious drivers, willing to challenge conventional wisdom and ready to embrace change. Consistent with this mindset, MITSUBISHI MOTORS introduced its new brand strategy in 2017, expressed in its “Drive your Ambition” tagline – a combination of personal drive and forward attitude, and a reflection of the constant dialogue between the brand and its customers.

Today MITSUBISHI MOTORS is committed to continuous investment in innovative new technologies, attractive design and product development, bringing exciting and authentic new vehicles to customers around the world.