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The Mitsubishi Zinger is a compact MPV designed by Mitsubishi Motors in conjunction with the China Motor Corporation, based on the chassis of the Mitsubishi Challenger, and sold in Taiwan from December 24, 2005.〔("Orders for new model off to fast start in Taiwan" ), Mitsubishi Motors press release, January 23, 2006〕 The name derives from a "person or something full of energy and vitality".〔 Since June 2007 it has also been marketed in the Philippines as the Mitsubishi Fuzion, as the company claims it "merges together the best characteristics of () vehicles, the sporty character and ruggedness of an SUV, the spaciousness and versatility of a van, and riding comfort of a passenger car".〔("Mitsubishi Motors Launches the Fuzion Sport Wagon" ), Mitsubishi Motors Philippines press release, June 29, 2007〕 The first month's sales were 2,285, substantially exceeding the 1,200/month initial target.〔 The companies planned to expand into mainland China in the second half of 2007 when a joint-production venture between CMC and South East (Fujian) Motor Co., Ltd. came onstream.〔 The 4-speed automatic model engine was replaced by a ''4G69'' ''MIVEC''-equipped version at the end of 2008, in order to meet new emissions standards. The 5-speed manual model still use the ''4G64'' engine. Since 2015/10 4G69 detuned from 159HP to 136HP with peak torque rpm changed from 4500rpm to 2300rpm, incorporated with new 5 speed automatic transmission (4 speed automatic and 5 speed manual transmission discontinued), Also rebadged from Mitsubishi to CMC motors logo. ==References== 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Mitsubishi Zinger」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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