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Mitsubishi Outlander vs. Subaru Forester

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#569 of 1581 Re: What sets it apart? [psychogun] by biscuit_xls

May 17, 2008 (12:34 am)

Replying to: psychogun (May 16, 2008 9:40 pm)
Mitsubishi Motors has announced its production, sales and export figures for February 2008, with record-breaking growth fuelled by sales of the new Outlander and new Lancer, according to a report on carpages.co.uk.
 
The report states that total global production came in at 128,606 units, an increase of 12.1 per cent over the same month last year, and marking the 12th consecutive monthly increase since March last year. Production volume in Japan at 86,909 units was up 17.7 per cent, the 17th consecutive month of year-on-year growth and marking a new record since Mitsubishi Motors spun off its truck and bus operations in 2003.
 
This growth, carpages.co.uk reports, was driven by a 37.6 per-cent increase in output (29,444 units) of the new Lancer for the Russian, North American, Middle East and African markets and by a 36.1 per cent increase in output (17,243 units) for export shipment of the new Outlander, which continues to sell briskly in European and Chinese markets.

#570 of 1581 .. by rcpax

May 17, 2008 (12:42 am)

And that's exactly the reason why Outlanders for Europe are already being built in the NedCar plant in Europe itself because of the great demand for the Outlander and its variants, the Peugeot 4007 and Citroen C-Crosser. Exports from Japan just can't satisfy the great worldwide demand.
 
If Outlander is a "boring" SUV, I don't think Peugeot and Citroen will want to rebadge it under their own brand.

#571 of 1581 Re: What sets it apart? [biscuit_xls] by kdshapiro

May 17, 2008 (5:14 am)

Replying to: biscuit_xls (May 17, 2008 12:34 am)
36.1 per cent increase in output (17,243 units) for export shipment of the new Outlander
 
Back here on earth, what does this have to with anything? For all I know, the compeition increased 50% in output, leaving the Outlander in the dust. You're better off sticking to discussing AWD nuances.

#572 of 1581 Re: What sets it apart? [psychogun] by biscuit_xls

May 17, 2008 (5:56 am)

Replying to: psychogun (May 16, 2008 9:40 pm)
It was a reply to this statement: Demand for the Outlander has softened considerably since the end of '07

#573 of 1581 Re: .. [rcpax] by bigmclargehuge

May 17, 2008 (5:59 am)

Replying to: rcpax (May 17, 2008 12:42 am)
If Outlander is a "boring" SUV, I don't think Peugeot and Citroen will want to rebadge it under their own brand.
 
Right... because Peugeot and Citroen don't have any boring econoboxes at all...

#574 of 1581 Sales, resale by ateixeira

May 17, 2008 (6:06 am)

Blitz wrote:
 
If Outlander had a Honda badge on it and Forester a Toyota you can be more than sure that the sales would have been in a lot of thousands per month
 
I don't think anyone will argue with that.
 
But...the fact is, Honda and Toyota earned that rep.
 
gun wrote:
 
there is a chance demand for the new Forester may soften
 
Yes and no - fewer people will move up from compact sedans, but more people may downsize from an SUV. With 20/26 mpg stamped on the Monroney, that won't scare people away.
 
It could hurt turbo sales but most of the volume is the base engine.
 
How's the sales split with the Outlander, V6 vs. I4, I wonder? I bet the diesel represents a lot of those overseas sales.
 
In the US, I think sales are softer. I found 7 left over 2007 models when I went on my test drive. That's not good.
 
I'm sure the incentive will clear them out soon, but incentives erode residuals, which were already not as good as the Forester's per ALG.
 
For someone who keeps their cars forever, that may not matter. You may be upside down on a loan for a while if you took one, but unless it's totalled or you have to sell it early for unforeseen reaons, no biggie.

#576 of 1581 Re: Sales, resale [ateixeira] by rcpax

May 17, 2008 (6:42 am)

Replying to: ateixeira (May 17, 2008 6:06 am)
But...the fact is, Honda and Toyota earned that rep.
 
And also true, a lot of people buy the brand rather than value for money, but as we know, these trusted brand vehicles are not without problems. So they are not superior by default.

#577 of 1581 Re: Sales, resale [ateixeira] by rcpax

May 17, 2008 (6:44 am)

Replying to: ateixeira (May 17, 2008 6:06 am)
In the US, I think sales are softer. I found 7 left over 2007 models when I went on my test drive. That's not good.
 
Can you remember the trims on those vehicles? The Outlander sells well on a particular trim than others. Back in 06, XLS was in hot demand, leaving the ES and LS on the lot.

#578 of 1581 Re: .. [rcpax] by bigmclargehuge

May 17, 2008 (6:49 am)

You throw a temper tantrum over someone making a crack at French brands and call me childish? Thats some fuzzy logic.
 
I think the Pigeon and the are French econoboxes, so if thats how Mitubishi can reflect their brand, you go ahead and proudly wave that flag.
 
Don't take it personally.

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