Mitsubishi Debonair Wikipedia. The Mitsubishi Debonair Japanese is a four door luxury car, introduced by Mitsubishi Motors in 1. Japanese domestic market. The word debonair means gentle, courteous, suave, lighthearted, or nonchalant. Model historyeditThe Mitsubishi Debonair was first introduced at the 1. All Japan Motor Show later renamed the Tokyo Motor Show October 1. Its appearance at the time was described as dignified. It was one of the first Japanese built luxury sedans, using a 2. L six cylinder motor, with exterior dimensions just under Japanese government regulations for vehicles classified as compact while offering a spacious interior. At its introduction, it was regarded as a luxury Mitsubishi Colt 1. Recently, Parker Nirenstein from supercar YouTube series Vehicle Virgins went to a Michelin press event where there was an autocross. You know, actual hard driving. Mitsubishi Galant would not be introduced until 1. Mitsubishi had built to date. In Japan, it was sold at a specific retail chain called the Galant Shop starting in 1. Mitsubishi Galant. Mitsubishi Lancer Gps Update' title='2008 Mitsubishi Lancer Gps Update' />At the time of the Debonairs introduction, Mitsubishi had a market reputation of building small, economical sedans, letting other manufacturers build larger, more expensive sedans. The Debonair was seen as a special purpose vehicle, and not marketed towards the general motoring public. Production began in time for the 1. Summer Olympics held in Tokyo in October 1. Mitsubishi had earlier used this approach to build an exclusive vehicle for senior members of Mitsubishi, with the first vehicle built by Mitsubishi, called the Mitsubishi Model A. The Mitsubishi Debonair Japanese is a fourdoor luxury car, introduced by Mitsubishi Motors in 1964 to serve as their flagship passenger. Motor Trend reviews the 2008 Porsche 911 where consumers can find detailed information on specs, fuel economy, transmission and safety. Find local 2008 Porsche 911. Jalopniks lovely managing editor, Erin Marquis, has a story about when her GPS failed on her and led her somewhere it should not have. I was in Michigans. Three distinct generations were available during its 3. Mitsubishi Proudia in an attempt to continue to offer a top level luxury sedan. The first and second generation models were used by senior level executives of the Mitsubishi Group and affiliated companies. As a result of the Debonairs perceived primary purpose as a senior executive vehicle, it did not undergo regular improvements to its exterior appearance, while the mechanicals were routinely updated with the latest advancements as the years progressed. The engine displacement was held to the 2. The international introduction of the Honda Legend in 1. Japanese luxury sedans to update the appearance of their vehicles, including the Debonair. First generationeditFirst generation A3. A3. 3A3. 1 Debonair 1. Overview. Production. Mitsubishi Lancer Gps Update' title='2008 Mitsubishi Lancer Gps Update' />The Mitsubishi Lancer is a compact car produced by the Japanese manufacturer Mitsubishi since 1973. It has been marketed as the Colt Lancer, DodgePlymouth Colt. Designer. Hans Bretzner 1. Layout. FR layout. Powertrain. Engine. Dimensions. Wheelbase. Length. 4,6. 70 mm 1. Mitsubishi Lancer Gps Update' title='2008 Mitsubishi Lancer Gps Update' />Width. Height. 1,4. 65 mm 5. Curb weight. 1,3. The Debonair was Mitsubishis competitor to the Nissan Cedric, Prince Gloria, Isuzu Bellel, and Toyota Crown and during the first generations production, the appearance remained generally unchanged from 1. Toyota Century, that being iconically recognized as a senior executive sedan exclusive to the Japanese domestic market. Although it received several minor redesigns denoted I through IV, the vehicle proved popular enough in the Japanese executive market to remain in production for 2. The Debonair was largely the result of former General Motors designer Hans S. Bretzner, while the result was largely influenced by the 1. Lincoln Continental designed by Elwood Engel, as evidenced by the slab sided body panels, squared wheel wells, extended protrusions at the front of the vehicle, wraparound turnsignals in the front, and tapered fins at the rear, with a rear tail light cluster, exhibiting a Continental esque appearance. It used a double wishbone front suspension with leaf springs and a differential for the rear axle for the entire generation. Mitsubishi Debonair Executive rear view. Powered initially by the KE6. A3. 0 series developed 1. PS 7. 7 k. W 1. The front grille had an MMC badge, denoting the newly formed Mitsubishi Motors Corporation. From September 1. G3. 4 Saturn 6 1. Debonair as the Executive trim package, increasing the engines power output to 1. PS 9. 6 k. W 1. The badge on the front grille was changed to signify the Saturn engine was installed, and a MCA Jet badge was also included. Boat Trailer Leaf Spring Installation there. This model received the A3. In October 1. 97. Debonair underwent a facelift the front turn signals were made smaller and moved upwards on the fenders, the front ventilation windows were deleted, and the L shaped taillights were replaced by rectangular units. The model code was not changed. The 1. 97. 6 model saw the removal of a manual transmission, leaving the only choice of a three speed automatic, sourced from Borg Warner. When the 4. G5. 4 Astron 2. L four cylinder engine was introduced June 1. Executive SE and the model code became A3. The Debonair received additional technical advancements such as anti lock brakes in 1. The badge on the front grille was again changed to signify the engines displacement of 2. Astron 8. 0 update. These were replaced by MMC badges in November 1. In April 1. 97. 8, responding to tightened emissions standards, Mitsubishi introduced a de smogged model and the chassis code was changed to A3. Amazingly, the outdated first generation Debonair continued in production until the summer of 1. By the end, its availability was largely academical in its last full year of production 1. Japan. 5Second generationeditSecond generation S1. Mitsubishi Debonair Royal 3. V6. Overview. Also called. Hyundai Grandeur. Production. 19. 861. Layout. FF layout. Powertrain. Engine. L 6. G7. 1V6 SOHC3. L 6. G7. 2V6 SOHC3. L 6. G7. 2V6 DOHCTransmission. Dimensions. Wheelbase. Royal 1. 50Length. V64,8. 65 mm 1. V65,0. Royal 1. 50Width. V61,7. 25 mm 6. V6Height. V61,4. 60 mm 5. V6Curb weight. V61,6. 20 kg 3,5. V6In July 1. 98. Mitsubishi dramatically changed the appearance of its top level flagship sedan Debonair, as its previous version was seen as extremely rare and not a sales leader or image maker of Mitsubishi vehicles. The all new Debonair adopted a front wheel drive format, a cost effective way to increase interior space without investing money on engineering in an executive sedan. It also came with Mitsubishis first V6 engines, the 6. G7. 1 2. 0 L and the 6. G7. 2 3. 0 L under the Cyclone moniker, which were shared with the Galant model line later. So as to comply with Japanese government regulations concerning exterior dimensions and engine displacement, vehicles installed with the 2. L engine were installed in a shorter and narrower car accomplished simply by fitting smaller bumpers. Fitted with the 1. PS 1. 10 k. W 3 litre V6, the Debonair would reach 1. Japanese cars. 7The Debonair took full advantage of the front wheel drive to allow for lots of passenger space. The cavernous trunk was also designed so as to ensure that two sets of golf clubs could be carried. The new Debonair was a reasonable success sales in its first full year 1. Japan, compared to a mere 2. A 1. 50 PS 1. 10 k. W supercharged version of the smaller engine was added to the line up in February 1. This generation was badge engineered and was introduced to the Asian luxury car market as the Hyundai Grandeur, giving Hyundai a luxury sedan to shuttle foreign dignitaries during the 1. Seoul Olympics. As Mitsubishi and Chrysler had a business relationship where automotive technology was being shared and used in both Chrysler and Mitsubishi products, this generation Debonair does have some superficial similarities with the Chrysler New Yorker of the same time period. The Debonairs platform, however, shares nothing with the Chrysler E, Y, or K platforms. The suspension was upgraded to Mac. 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At that moment, a huge lifted truck shows up behind us with full high beams blaring the horn. He gets out and is screaming at us that were on his private land and he could shoot us, etc. Real survivalist type. I tried to get out, but theres no where to go, its trees on all sides and this two track is the only way out and his truck is there. Things were tense. And thats how Erin became some dudes mountain wife. Im totally kidding. She was eventually able to calm the guy down enough to tell him that they had taken a wrong turn and were sorry. Apparently, they werent the first people to bungle down that road. So, he backed up into the woods so she could back up, but then she got stuck in some sand. The guy went from screaming at her to towing her off his land.