The Most Fuel-Efficient Car of the 2012 Model Year - Yes, it is a real car
Tuesday, April 17, 2012
Mitsubishi i-MiEV is a brilliantly packaged complete electric vehicle with generous leg and headroom. The cargo storage is also surprisingly more spacious than you would think possible; it seats 4 comfortably for short, electric trips, and either or both seats can be folded completely down to easily hold two sets of golf clubs and anything more you need for the day. Because the i-MiEV wasn't a first-mover in America's smart car market, Mitsubishi learned from other manufacturer's barebones models and introduced an electric model that sacrifices nothing but the gas. It makes driving easier with two available features, HDD Navigation and a rear-view camera - remember, this car is quiet - so your visibility is important when backing up!
The i-MiEV can zoom in pretty fast, and can accelerate from 0-to-60-mph in just 13.5 seconds. The electric motor delivers its 133 lb-ft of torque at 0 rpm; the instant torque also allows the i-MiEV to keep the pace when traffic lights turn green. Indeed, it melds into traffic flows with surprising ease and is generally more fun to scoot around in than the gas model, with light, quick steering and firm brakes backed up by the regenerating motor.
The gated shifter offers three drive modes: “D” for normal drive, “E” for eco, and “B” for battery. In the eco mode, the computer restricts the output from the 63-peak-hp permanent-magnet drive motor and its one-speed gear-reduction transmission, even if you floor it. It’s also slightly more aggressive about switching the motor to regenerative mode, which drags down speed more quickly. In battery mode, it supplies full power on acceleration but turns up the regen effort even more. Most of the time, D is the best choice.
So who is this car for? If you think about it, there are fewer people
this car is not for... it's ideal for anyone who wants to keep costs at an absolute minimum without compromising the creature comforts, but doesn't really need to travel more than 60 miles in a day. With its spacious cargo room and second row of seats, it's definitely not a "smart car" - it's an electric subcompact that would be perfect for first-time drivers, baby boomers and anyone older without heavy daily road commitments; it would make an ideal second car for any family. In fact, it just might be the perfect car for senior citizens - and their golfing needs!
In Ohio, the best value on any Mitsubishi is at Rick Case, where you'll get a 20-year, 200,000-mile national warranty on any new Mitsubishi purchase along with 5 years of 24/7 roadside assistance! Visit us online to see the i-MiEV up close and get a 360-degree virtual tour, inside and out!
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