A Summary History of Mitsubishi as an Automobile Manufacturer. We serve customers in Hagerstown, Frederick, Gaithersburg, and Owings Mills, MD
For almost 40 years, Younger Mitsubishi has been the number one dealer of Mitsubishi vehicles for Hagerstown, Frederick, Gaithersburg, Owings Mills, MD, and the Tri-State area. Just like Mitsubishi, we strive to provide our customers with quality vehicles and excellent customer service. This page provides you with a little background on Mitsubishi throughout the years and their innovative vehicles. To become part of this great brand and the Younger family, visit us at 1935 Dual Highway in Hagerstown, MD where we will put you behind the wheel of the perfect Mitsubishi for you!
Mitsubishi Motors Timeline and History Milestones
When the Mitsubishi Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. first introduced the Model A in 1917 they had no idea that they would become one of the world’s most trusted car brands less than 100 years later. Below you’ll find a timeline of the highlights of the Mitsubishi brand.
1917
The Model A was the first Japanese mass-produced passenger car.
1936
The PX33 was the first Four Wheel Drive production car.
1962
The Mitsubishi 500 sets a new course record at the Macau Grand Prix; it’s first race.
1970
The Dodge Colt, a Mitsubishi made car, introduces Mitsubishi to the United States.
1976
Mitsubishi develops the Silent Shaft Engine; later licenses the technology to Porsche, Saab and Fiat.
1982
The Tridia, Cordia, and Starion are introduced in America along with Japanese Turbocharged technology.
1989
The Galant VR-4 is named the Import Car of the Year by Motor Trend.
1990
First Traction Control System in the world is developed by Mitsubishi.
1992
Mitsubishi Innovative Valve Timing and Lift Electronic Control (MIVEC) next-generation engine introduced.
1995
Mitsubishi leads the development of the world’s first Gasoline Direct Injection engine.
1999
Mitsubishi electric car is the first to cover 2,000 kM in 24 hours.
2003
Lancer Evolution is introduced in the US and is named 2003 Automobile of the Year.
2006
Second generation Outlander is the first compact SUV to have an environmentally friendly V6 engine.
2007
Mitsubishi is the first to win seven straight Dakar rally races.
2008
Drive@Earth is announced as a pledge to create vehicles that are environmentally friendly.
2010
The i-MiEV is made available in Japan.
2011
The i-MiEV is made available in the United States.
2012
The EPA names Mitsubishi the Number One Fuel Economy Leader Manufacturer.
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As you can see, Mitsubishi has a diverse and conscientious history. They are always a step ahead of the game and strive to create vehicles that are driver- and environmentally- friendly. Stop into Younger Mitsubishi today to become a part of automotive history and the driver of one of today’s greatest vehicles.
