2013 Mitsubishi Outlander Named an Automotive Science Group (ASG) 'Best 5 All-Around Performance' Honoree

June 12, 2013 by Mitsubishi

Cypress, California, June 12, 2013 – Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is proud to announce its popular 2013 Mitsubishi Outlander crossover model has been named as a 'Best 5 All-Around Performance' recipient from the Automotive Science Group (ASG) in the Mid-Size SUV category.

The ASG 'Best 5 All-Around Performance' honorees have the highest combined Social, Environmental and Economic performance in their class based on the following criteria:

1. Social Performance assessment ensures the highest level of protection for the rights of those tasked with vehicle manufacture and assembly;

2. Environmental Performance assessment ensures the highest level of protection for the environment throughout the vehicle's life-cycle, from raw material acquisition through vehicle end-of-life disposal and recovery; and

3. Economic Performance assessment ensures the lowest cost of ownership, accounting for life-cycle carrying and operating costs.

'We believe our 'Best 5 All-Around Performance' list is the market differentiator for today's hyper-competitive automotive marketplace,' says Colby Self, Principal of the Automotive Science Group (ASG). 'Based on the principles of ecological economics, we have developed a comparative automotive assessment that recognizes corporate social responsibility efforts that ultimately lead to the best end-products for the market while remaining financially relevant to the average consumer.'

Based in Santa Rosa, California, the Automotive Science Group (ASG) uses data-driven analysis of social, environmental and economic performance analysis to help consumers better assess value in the automotive marketplace.

The all-new 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander arrives in dealer showrooms this month with standard seating for seven, new upscale interior design/materials, and up to 31 mpg highway. Available with either a capable 2.4-liter 4-cylinder or a more powerful 3.0-liter V-6 engine and in front-wheel drive or high-tech Super All-Wheel Control (S-AWC) all-wheel drive, the sleek-looking 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander has a starting MSRP of only $22,995. Available advanced safety technologies include Adaptive cruise Control (ACC), Lane Departure Warning (LDW) and Forward Collision Mitigation (FCM) systems and welcome amenities including a 710-watt Rockford Fosgate® premium sound system and an MMCS navigation system with 3d mapping, real-time traffic and point-of-interest information.

To learn more about the Automotive Science Group's distinguished 'Best 5 All-Around Performance' honor, please visit automotivescience.com. For more on the 2013 and all-new 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander, please log on to media.mitsubishicars.com.

About Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc., (MMNA) is responsible for all manufacturing, sales, marketing, research and development operations for Mitsubishi Motors in the United States. MMNA sells coupes, sedans and sport utility vehicles through a network of approximately 400 dealers. In November of 2011, MMNA launched the battery-powered electric vehicle Mitsubishi i-MiEV as part of a corporate mission to offer consumers more environmentally responsible modes of transportation. This battery-powered electric vehicle technology addresses the need for vehicles that produce zero tailpipe emissions and support a growing agenda for sustainability. For more information, contact the Mitsubishi Motors News Bureau at (888) 560-6672 or visit media.mitsubishicars.com.

About the Automotive Science Group

The Automotive Science Group (ASG) is the automotive research arm of Ecorate.com, a product rating website for consumer durable goods founded in 2009. The scientific principles of ecological economics, where social, environmental and economic considerations are all equally important in determining overall value, have been the focus of ASG and Ecorate.com's product analysis. To this end, both groups are supported in their environmental analysis by Seattle-based environmental policy consulting firm, Eco-innovations. To learn more about the Automotive Science Group, please visit automotivescience.com.

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