Adaptive Shift ControlMitsubishi's innovative Adaptive Shift Control incorporates software to adapt to most driving conditions you regularly experience. Through advanced electronic programming, Adaptive Shift Control learns your driving habits and responds accordingly by altering shift points. The result is a car that knows how you like to drive and optimizes your experience behind the wheel.
Active Skid and Traction Control System (ASTC)Optionally available for Endeavor AWD, the Active Skid and Traction Control System (ASTC) helps you maintain traction on wet roads, while turning a corner too sharply or in other challenging driving conditions. Multiple sensors constantly monitor available wheel traction and alert the ASTC unit, which works with the vehicle's anti-lock brake system to insure optimal traction by applying any of the brakes as required to help you stay on course. So you can travel in confidence no matter where you want your Montero or Endeavor to take you.
Anti-lock Braking Systems (ABS)ABS helps to eliminate wheel lock-up during panic or emergency braking. When wheel lock-up occurs, the transfer of force between the vehicle's tire and the road is interrupted, which can make braking, steering and acceleration almost impossible.
With ABS, wheel speed is constantly monitored and a brief reduction of braking pressure occurs when impending wheel lock-up is sensed. By "pulsing" the brakes (up to 10 times per second), wheel rotation is modulated, helping to eliminate lock-up and maintain maximum driver control.
Clutchless Manual Shift ModeCar buyers who have trouble choosing between automatic transmission or manual transmission can have the best of both with Sportronic® 4-speed transmission with Adaptive Shift Control. Its clutchless "manual" shift mode offers easy, race-inspired shifting without having to operate a third pedal. By eliminating the usual "H" pattern shifting method, Sportronic's® sequential shift pattern facilitates lightning-quick shifts. When in Sportronic's® clutchless manual shift mode, getting from gear to gear is as simple as pushing the shift lever forward to up-shift or pulling back to downshift.
Crossover Utility Vehicle (CUV)Crossover Utility Vehicles, such as the Mitsubishi Outlander or Endeavor, combine many of the design features of an SUV including large cargo capacity, a variety of passenger/payload configurations, high ground clearance, and all-wheel-drive capabilities with the performance, ride and economy of a sedan. Outlander and Endeavor utilize unibody construction resulting in superior ride and handling instead of the body-on-frame construction used on most SUV's and pick-up trucks.
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)Included as part of the available Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD) uses electronic controls to optimize the applied braking force between front and rear wheels for different surface and vehicle load conditions. This feature ensures progressive and more consistent braking pressure.
i MiEVThe i MiEV concept is Mitsubishi's next-generation, revolutionary in-wheel motor electric vehicle. i MiEV—short for Mitsubishi Innovative Electric Vehicle—runs on lithium-ion batteries because of their superior specific energy characteristics, providing a highly-promising clean propulsion solution designed to greatly lessen the environmental impact of driving by reducing tailpipe emissions to zero.
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Child Seat Installation (LATCH)Lower anchors and tethers for child seats are safety enhancements that help simplify child seat installation. This system uses two lower anchors and one upper anchor, as opposed to a seat belt, to secure the child seat. A more convenient approach to helping you keep your child safe, lower anchors and tethers for child seat installation are fully compatible with newer child seats and are backwards compatible with many older child seats.*
Mitsubishi Innovative Valve timing and lift Electronic Control (MIVEC) EngineThe Mitsubishi Innovative Valve timing and lift Electronic Control (MIVEC) engine offers fuel economy in city driving conditions without sacrificing performance.
Many engines today feature some form of variable valve control system, which optimizes power and torque through the opening and closing of engine valves. For the MIVEC system used on the Galant and Eclipse, there are two modes to control the distinct "breathing" needs of the engine. In the low-speed mode, the MIVEC engine controls when the intake valves open and how far they open, to ensure stable combustion that results in no compromise in fuel economy, emission and torque. In the high-speed mode, the valves are opened longer and farther to provide more air and fuel to the engine. This rewards the driver with more power. The shifting between modes is controlled continuously by the engine computer, based on information received from engine sensors. This allows for a seamless transition between modes for smooth engine performance under all conditions.
In addition to allowing optimum output from your engine at any speed, our MIVEC engine does one more amazing thing: It helps reduce fuel consumption. So when it comes time for that marathon, your Mitsubishi acts just like a well-trained athlete. It delivers plenty of power, but is able to do so without guzzling fuel. In fact, depending on conditions, it can improve your fuel efficiency. Not only will this save you money at the pump, it also gives your car an environmentally friendly boost.
Refined Impact Safety Evolution (RISE) ChassisThe Lancer boasts Mitsubishi's innovative Refined Impact Safety Evolution (RISE) chassis, which offers structural rigidity (to prevent longitudinal twisting), integrated, energy-absorbing crumple zones, strategically applied reinforcements at key body points and steel side-impact door beams to give you added peace of mind. These features help cradle you every mile you drive, as well as contribute to the Lancer's dynamic handling.
Security LogicAvailable on all models, Security Logic is a security feature that works with power door locks. If you turn your key or click the unlock button once, only the driver's door unlocks. Turn or click twice, and all doors unlock. Also, if you fail to enter your car within the allotted amount of time, it relocks. Security Logic is a simple, smart way to protect your vehicle and yourself.
