Mitsubishi Fuel Economy Scandal – Eight Models Temporarily Withdrawn From Sale In Japan
Mitsubishi has withdrawn no less than eight models from its line-up in Japan following the carmaker’s fuel economy scandal from earlier this year. After partner Nissan blew the whistle on four kei cars that were marketed with understated fuel con
Mitsubishi has withdrawn no less than eight models from its line-up in Japan following the carmaker’s fuel economy scandal from earlier this year.
After partner Nissan blew the whistle on four kei cars that were marketed with understated fuel consumption figures, Mitsubishi admitted its fuel testing methods stepped outside the bounds of Japanese regulations.
Two of the kei cars were Mitsubishi models while the other two were built by Mitsubishi but branded and sold as Nissans.
Kei cars are quite specific to the Japanese market, but when the news of exaggerated fuel claims broke it become apparent that other Mitsubishi models would be caught up in the scandal.
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