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With just 75 i-MiEVs sold this year, Mitsubishi introduces 2014 model

Tue, Jun 10 2014 Late last year, Mitsubishi said the Mitsubishi i-MiEV would get a solid price drop down to $22,995 (before destination and fees). Along with the lower digits, the car is getting a bit of a content bump to make the cheapest EV in the US an even better deal. After skipping the 2013 model year, new 2014 model year vehicles are now rolling out to Mitsubishi dealers in the US. We'll see if the new model helps increase sales. In 2013, Mitsubishi sold 1,029 copies of the i which was almost twice as much as it did in 2012 (588). So far in 2014, just 75 i-MiEVs have been sold, 35 of which were in May.

So far in 2014, just 75 i-MiEVs have been sold, 35 in May.

There is only one trim line for the new i-MiEV and it now comes with heaps more standard equipment than it used to. Things like a CHAdeMO DC quick charge port, heated front seats and a leather steering wheel came with the announcement of a $6,130 price drop last December. Read more about the new standard equipment here. New optional equipment includes a LED Illumination Package and a USB iPod adapter kit.

Some things remain the same, like the 16-kWh lithium-ion battery that offers an official range of 62 miles. Mitsubishi takes pains to also include the EPA LA4 cycle range of 98 miles, just to show that 62 miles is not all you're going to get from the electric jellybean. Who wants one?
2014 Mistubishi i-MiEV information

Feature Description

I-MIEV ES

Mechanical Features

Engine

100% Electric, No Gas required, Zero Tailpipe Emission Vehicle

STD

Transmission/Drive System

Single speed, Fixed reduction gear

STD

Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD)

STD

Suspension

Front: MacPherson strut with stabilizer bar

STD

Rear: 3-link de Dion type

STD

Steering

Speed-sensitive Electric Power Steering (EPS)

STD

Electrical

120V portable 8 /12 amp switchable charging cable

STD

On-board battery charging system with Level 1 120V and Level 2 240V charge port (SAE J1772)

STD

Level 3 DC quick charge port (CHAdeMO)

STD

iMiEV remote system (pre-activated air conditioning & timer charging)

STD

iMIEV Shift Selector (Drive, Eco, Brake) Modes

STD

Center Instrument Display (odometer, charge level, low battery warning indicator, Charge/ECO/Power meter)

STD

Regenerative braking system

STD

Battery warming system

STD

Charge Port Lamp

STD

Exterior Features

Auto on/off headlight control

STD

Halogen projection headlights

STD

Halogen fog lights with DRL function

STD

Body-color outer door handles

STD

Body-color power sideview mirrors

STD

Side fender running lamps

STD

Front and rear intermittent wipers

STD

Electric rear window defroster with timer

STD

Rear LED combination tail lamps

STD

Roof-mounted radio antenna

STD

Heated outer mirrors

STD

Black door sashes

STD

15" Aluminum alloy wheels

STD

Interior Features

4-passenger seating capacity

STD

6-way manual adjustable driver's seat

STD

Driver and passenger seat heater

STD

4-way manual adjustable front-passenger's seat

STD

50/50 split fold-down and recline rear seats

STD

Leather wrapped steering wheel and shift knob

STD

Matte black audio and shift panels

STD

Silver interior accents

STD

Rear seat adjustable head restraints (x2)

STD

Carpeted floor mats

STD

Convenience Features

Electric Air Conditioning with pollen filter

STD

Electric cabin heater

STD

Visor vanity mirror (driver and passenger side)

STD

Power windows with driver one-touch auto-down feature

STD

Height-adjustable front shoulder-belt anchors

STD

Remote keyless entry with panic feature

STD

12-volt power outlet (x1)

STD

Front map lamps

STD

Rear dome lamp

STD

Rear cargo lamp

STD

Retractable assist grips (x4)

STD

Front Cup Holders

STD

Glove box

STD

Front-door storage pockets

STD

100-watt, AM/FM/CD /MP3-compatible audio system with 6 speakers

STD

Safety & Security

Advanced Air Bag System with dual-stage supplemental front air bags

STD

Driver and front-passenger seat mounted side-impact supplemental air bags

STD

Roof-mounted curtain side-impact supplemental airbags for front and rear-seat outboard occupant protection

STD

Active Stability Control (ASC) with Traction Control Logic (TCL)

STD

3-point seat belts for all seating positions

STD

Front seat belts with pre-tensioners and load limiters

STD

LATCH System (Lower Anchors and Tethers for children)

STD

Front and rear seat height-adjustable headrests

STD

RISE Chassis construction with front and rear crumple zones

STD

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

STD

High voltage cut-off system

STD

Acoustic Vehicle Alert System (AVAS) for pedestrians

STD

Vehicle Immobilizer System

STD

Vehicle Security System

STD

Low battery warning indicator

STD

Option Packages

LED Illumination Package

Floor Illumination (Blue) Map Light
Room Light

ACC

Cargo Package

Cargo Net
Cargo Mat, Reversible

ACC

Accessory Options (PIO)

Rear park assist sensors

ACC

Side window wind deflectors

ACC

USB Adaptor Kit for i-Pod

ACC

Wheels locks

ACC

Foldable cargo tray

ACC

Body side molding

ACC

Feature Description

I-MIEV ES

Engine

Type

AC synchronous permanent magnetic motor

Engine Code

Y4F1

Cooling System

Water-cooled

Horsepower BHP @ RPM (kW)

66 hp (49Kw) @ 3000~6000

Torque lb-ft. @ RPM (Nm)

145 lb-ft (196 Nm) @ 0~300

Max RPM

9900

Emissions

Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV)

Engine Oil Type

-

Recommended Fuel Type

AC electricity

Radiator Core size

370mm x99mm x16mm

Auxiliary Battery

Battery type DC-DC?Converter Output

34B19L(S)

80A

Main Drive Battery

Main Drive Battery chemistry

Lithium-ion

Energy (kWh)

16

Voltage (V)

330

Cooling system

Forced air ventilation

Charging time: 120V / 12A-8A (switchable charger)

14 hours (12A) - 22 hours (8A)

Charging time: 240V / 15A (requires EVSE)

6 hours

DC quick-charge port (CHAdeMO protocol)

Standard

Battery heater for cold weather charging

Standard

Transmission

Single speed, Fixed reduction gear

STD

Final Dear Ratio

7.065:1

Suspension

Front

MacPherson strut with 21mm stabilizer bar

Rear

3-link de Dion type

Steering

Type

Rack-and pinion EPS

Overall Ratio

16.06

Turns, lock to lock

3.49

Turning circle (curb to curb)

30.8 ft.

Brakes/ Tires/ Wheels

Front

Ventilated disc, 10.1 in

Rear

Drum, 8.0 in

ABS

4 sensor, 4 channel with EBD

Swept Area - front (sq in)

159

Swept Area - rear (sq in)

59

Total Swept Area (sq in)

218

Wheels

15 in. Aluminum-Alloy

Tires (Front)

145/65 R15

Tires (Rear)

175/60 R15

Tire Brand

Dunlop Enasave 01A/S (all-season)

Spare Tire

None (Tire Repair Kit)

Exterior Dimensions

Wheelbase

100.4 in

Overall length

144.7 in

Overall width

62.4 in

Overall height

63.6 in

Track, front

55.9 in

Track, rear

54.3 in

Ground clearance

6.1 in

Interior Dimensions

Head Room

Front

35.6 in

EngineRear

34.3 in

Leg room

Front

33.8 in

Rear

30.0 in

Shoulder room

Front

54.8 in

Rear

54.8 in

Hip room

Front

49.4 in

Rear

47.8 in

SAE volume

Passenger volume

84.7 cu. ft

Cargo volume (cu ft)

13.2 cu. ft

Cargo volume (cu ft) with rear seats down

50.4 cu. ft.

Interior volume (cu ft)

97.9 cu. ft.

Capacities

Passenger Seating

4

Weights

Curb Weight (5MT)

2,579 lbs

GVWR

3,329 lbs

Weight distribution [5MT]

45 / 55 %

Fuel Economy

City (MPGe)

126

Highway (MPGe)

99

Combined (MPGe)

112

Range Combined (EPA 5-cycle - official)

62 Miles

Range City (EPA LA4 cycle)

98 Miles

Warranties

Basic

3-year / 36,000 miles

Limited Powertrain

5-year / 60,000 miles

Battery

8-year / 100,000 miles

Anti-corrosion

7-year / 100,000 miles

Order Code*

Description

(Eng./Tran)

Suggested Retail Price***

Battery

EV44-B

i-MiEV ES

49kW AC Synchronous Motor / AT

$22,995.00

330V, 16 kWh Lithium-Ion Battery

NOTE:

* Please refer to Dealer Coding Guide.
** Includes Dealer Holdback Allowance & Flooring Assistance.
*** Suggested Retail. Dealer is free to establish his/her own mark-ups or margins.

Prices are subject to change without notice.

Prices are established at the time of vehicle shipment.
Destination/Handling, Taxes, Advertising, Promotional Fees, if any, are additional.
Features, options and other equipment are based on the latest information available at the time of printing and are subject to change without notice.


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By Sebastian Blanco


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