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In a class by itself, the new 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV has more than 20,000 reasons to offer drivers to take this vehicle home with them. That's because the Outlander's competitors all cost about $20,000 more than this nifty CUV plug-in. Forbes: "If they get a chance to see and drive the 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV, the company’s prospects will be very bright. The Outlander PHEV is a plug-in, hybrid, electrical vehicle. Right now, there are few entrants into this emergent category. All but the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV are luxury-type vehicles with names longer than the cords used to plug them into an electrical outlet. However, the fuel economy of the Outlander PHEV is projected to be better than its toney rivals. The 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV is a game changer. Especially if you need utility but want fuel savings too. You don't need two different vehicles: one to haul your stuff and the other you drive most of the time to save on fuel costs. The Outlander PHEV can do both. Mitsubishi reports that the Outlander PHEV is the best-selling Plug-in SUV in the world right now. The system itself is very straightforward, as these things go. A 12kWh lithium-ion battery pack is mounted at the bottom of the CUV, powering twin electric motors (one front/one rear). A 2.0-liter 4-cylinder gasoline engine lives under the hood. Depending on the drive mode, the gasoline engine acts as either a generator or an engine, sending power to the front wheels. The combined system horsepower is estimated at 197. The PHEV comes with plenty of safety and driver assistance systems onboard, including standard advanced seven air bag SRS system with driver’s side knee air bag; anti-lock braking system (ABS) with Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD) and Brake Assist (BA); Active Stability Control (ASC); Traction Control Logic (TCL); Hill Start Assist (HSA); Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS); Blind Spot Warning (BSW) with Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) and Lane Change Assist (LCA). It can also be fitted with Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC), Automatic High Beam (AHB) headlights, Forward Collision Mitigation (FCM) and Lane Departure Warning (LDW). The 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV has two trim levels: SEL, and GT. All Outlanders will carry a fully transferable 5-year/60,000-mile new vehicle limited warranty, a 10-year/100,000-mile Powertrain Limited Warranty, a 10-year/100,000-mile PHEV components and main drive battery warranty, a 7-year/100,000-mile anti-corrosion limited warranty and 5-year/unlimited roadside assistance. Federal and state tax credits will apply for most buyers, currently at least $5,836 (based on battery size). We have the 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV in our showroom at Della Mitsubishi in Plattsburgh, NY. Stop by and let's take it out on the street so you can see all the advantages for yourself. Give us a call or visit our website if you should have any questions or prefer set an appointment to see the Outlander PHEV.

Did you know that your company may be part of the Mitsubishi VIP Purchase Program and just by working there, you may be able to save thousands on a new Mitsubishi! From the sporty Mirage and the stylish Lancer to the adventure-ready SUVs like the Outlander and the Outlander Sport, DELLA Mitsubishi has vehicles for every budget and lifestyle. Click the links below to view the list of participating Mitsubishi group companies and vendors: Participating Mitsubishi group companies Participating Vendors If your company is on one of these lists, you may be eligible for employee pricing under the Mitsubishi VIP Purchase Program. The Mitsubishi VIP Purchase Program member log-in can be found by clicking the following link: Mitsubishi VIP Purchase Program Login If you have any questions, feel free to contact our friendly sales team! We are open six days a week and have hours that suit many schedules. We look forward to adding you to our family of drivers and aim to make this relationship a long-lasting one!

Mitsubishi Outlander & Outlander Sport Are Your Teen’s Perfect Match When your teen is ready for their first vehicle we are sure that what they want and what you want are probably a little different. For most teens, it is all about the look. The eye-catching body and smooth, sculpted lines draw them in before they have even gotten behind the wheel. Once they do climb inside however, their attention is drawn to the dashboard where they proceed to explore all of the features such as the Bluetooth® system that will allow them to talk on our phone and drive without risking a ticket, because let's be honest, it's not like any teenager is capable of being detached from their phone for long periods of time. There is also the SiriusXM Satellite radio that offers literally hundreds of channels to choose from for your traveling listening pleasure. Then there are the fancy features such as the backup camera, adjustable seats, heated seats, heated steering wheels, and so many more features to grab their attention. At the end of the day all of the bells and whistles are what they are sure to notice first and why not? I mean at the end of the day for a teen it's all about bragging rights and being able to show off their sweet new ride to their friends and make the jealous. However, as parents there are a few things that I am sure you will remember to consider that your teen will most likely overlook. One factor is the price tag, since as much as your teen would love a brand new vehicle they will probably need to come back to reality and realized that used will fit better into the budget. The second, and most important factor to the parents at least, is safety. Mom and Dad understand that they can’t let style outshine substance. Therefore, while your teen is exploring the different settings on the driver’s seat, we know that you will be asks about the safety features that this vehicle is equipped with because no matter how cool the car may be if it can’t keep you child safe then it really isn’t that cool. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) recently put together a list of the safest and most affordable used cars for teens and the Mitsubishi Outlander and Outlander Sport both made the list. The IIHS included Outlander models 2014 and newer and Outlander Sport models 2011 and new as “Best Choices”. This means that the vehicles all have a starting MSRP of less than $20,000 and earned “Good” ratings in all of the IIHS crash safety tests. Therefore, safety and affordability come together like peanut butter and jelly for both of these vehicles. "Mitsubishi Motors prides itself on consistently delivering top safety features at an affordable price to ensure our customers receive the best possible value," said Don Swearingen, executive vice president and chief operating officer, MMNA. "As top sellers and leaders in reliability for the brand, the Outlander and Outlander Sport offer sound reassurance for parents searching for a car for their teen that is both safety conscious and engineered with precision." Head on over to DELLA Mitsubishi with your teen and check out both of these vehicles to see if they will be the perfect fit for your new driver! Set Up A Test Drive For Your Teen "Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) Names Mitsubishi Motors Outlander and Outlander Sport as Recommended Used Vehicles for Teens." Mitsubishi Newsroom. N.p., 12 Apr. 2017. Web. 26 Apr. 2017. .

Enjoy The Sights of May Flowers With New Specials At DELLA Mitsubishi All of these April showers that we put up with throughout last month have led to the bloom of some gorgeous May flowers and if you are like us then you will are looking forward to driving around with the windows down as you enjoy the beautiful Spring blooms that are now on full display. The only thing that could make such a relaxing and scenic drive more enjoyable would be to be doing it behind the wheel of a brand new Mitsubishi. Right now we want to help you make that possible when you visit us here at DELLA Mitsubishi where we are offering some incredible deals on several of the new models in our inventory. When you visit our New Specials Page you can take a look through all of our current offers and learn all about the amazing savings opportunities that we currently have available on vehicles including the 2017 Mitsubishi Lancer ES, Outlander Sport 2.0 ES, Outlander 2.4 SE AWC, and Mirage ES. Any one of these vehicles would be the perfect traveling companion to help you drive through Spring and straight into road trip season which is coming up just around the corner. We want to help all of our customers from Plattsburgh, NY; Burlington, VT; Potsdam, Lake Placid, and Malone, NY get a great deal on a new vehicle which is why we are currently offering some deals that probably sound too good to be true. However, these are just a few of the different special offers that we have available this month and we are sure that you will see that they are all equally intriguing and worth spending some time looking into if you want to get a great new vehicle at an equally great price. That way you will have plenty of extra left over to spend on a few weekend excursions now that you will have a fantastic new vehicle to get you there! Be sure to take a closer look at each of these offers right here on our website and then visit us here at 7 DELLA Drive Plattsburgh, NY 12901 to learn more and set up a test drive in any of the models we have available. Make sure that you stop by before 5/31/17, however, since all of these offers are only available until the end of the month so hurry in today to take advantage of them before they end! DELLA Mitsubishi New Vehicle Specials!

We are already half way through the month of March so if you were thinking about taking advantage of one of the New vehicle Specials we currently have available here at DELLA Mitsubishi, now is the time to act. Right now you can get a great deal on the 2017 Mitsubishi Lancer, Mirage G4, or Outlander! Look under our Specials tab for all of the details on these offers and then make your way over to see us here at 7 DELLA Drive, Plattsburgh, NY 12901 anytime before 3/31/17 to take advantage of them. We look forward to helping you head into Spring in a brand new Mitsubishi.

A shorter month didn’t stop Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. from turning out an impressive sales result. In fact, total February sales were up 38.8 percent over February 2016 after ending the month with 10,924 units sold. Sales were once again led by the popular Outlander with 3,665 units. Total sales for the month were up an outstanding 72.8 percent from last year making this its best February sales since 2003. The Mirage & Mirage G4 also had quite the impressive year-over-year increase, achieving a combined sales total of of 2,835 units which is 145 percent higher than last February. Additional Highlights: Sales of the Lancer were up 11.4 percent to reach 2,225 units Sales of the Outlander Sport reached 2,198 units "Mitsubishi Motors Reports Best February Sales Since 2005." Mitsubishi Newsroom. N.p., 01 Mar. 2017. Web. 08 Mar. 2017. <http://media.mitsubishicars.com/releases/mitsubishi-motors-reports-best-february-sales-since-2005>.

Vincentric has released the winners of their annual Best Value in America™ awards for 2017 and the Mitsubishi i-MiEV was selected as the winner in the Electric/Plug-in Hybrid segment. This is now the 13th year that Vincentric has presented these awards in recognition of vehicles that have the lowest projected cost of ownership based on their analysis of all the new vehicles available for the current model year. In order to determine which vehicles offer the best overall value, Vincentric measures their cost-of-ownership by considering a specific set of factors that affect cost such as insurance, repairs, depreciation, opportunity cost, fees & taxes, maintenance, financing, and fuel. Taking these factors into account, Vincentric determines which vehicles have ownership costs that are lower than the other models in its segment. Vincentric evaluated more than 3,000 vehicle configurations throughout the U.S. using this method along with insurance profiles and a range of annual mileage intervals. "Mitsubishi I-MiEV Awarded "Best Value Electric Passenger Car in America" by Vincentric."Mitsubishi Newsroom. N.p., 21 Feb. 2017. Web. 01 Mar. 2017. <http://media.mitsubishicars.com/releases/mitsubishi-i-miev-awarded-best-value-electric-passenger-car-in-america-by-vincentric>.

The last day of February is 2/28/17 and not only is that less than a week away, it is also the last day of our February New Vehicle Specials here at DELLA Mitsubishi. Therefore, if you have been looking for a great deal on a new Mitsubishi like the 2017 Mirage, Lancer, Outlander, or Outlander Sport then now is the time to make your way over to 7 DELLA Drive in Plattsburgh, NY 12901 while these offers are still available. We will be happy to answer any questions you have and set you up with a test drive so stop by and see us today!

We recently began releasing some service informational pages right here on our website to provide all of our customers living near Plattsburgh, NY; Burlington, VT; Potsdam, Lake Placid and Malone, NY with more details on all of the most common and important types of general vehicle maintenance. If you look under our “Service & Parts” tab you will already be able to find the pages that we have already released that feature Oil & Filter Changes Brake Service & Repair. The next page in this series, which will be released later this month, will focus on all things Tires. We will discuss the different types of tires maintenance, how to best prolong the life of your tires, and signs to know when it is time for a replacement set. This page should be released sometime in the next few weeks so be sure to keep your eye out for it and stop by the DELLA Mitsubishi Service Center anytime if you have any questions or concerns about your vehicle’s maintenance.

This weekend marks the start of the 2017 Chicago Auto Show which will run from February 11-20. As the nation’s biggest auto show you can expect that automotive companies everywhere will be on hand to showcase their latest vehicles and technologies to attendees eager to hear more about what the brands have come up with in the last year. Mitsubishi is certainly no exception to this event and they have just announced that one of the main features of their exhibit will be the debut of the new Limited Edition trim level for the 2017 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport. "As the brand sales leader, Outlander Sport does an exemplary job of offering consumers unmatched value at an attractive price," said Don Swearingen, executive vice president and chief operating officer, MMNA. "We've now taken that approach one step further by integrating additional standard equipment and technology into the Limited Edition at a price point that is unprecedented within the broader CUV segment." The 2017 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport Limited Edition will include features like 18” Alloy Wheels, Rear View Camera, Alloy Fuel Door, Fog Lamps, Black Painted Mirrors, HID Headlamps, Heated Front Seats, a Limited Edition Badge, Aluminum Pedals, a display audio system with Smartphone Link for Apple CarPlay™ and Android Auto™, and a  custom interior design with black fabric and red stitching on the Brake Lever, Steering Wheel, and Shift Knob. This new trim level option will come before the ES base model in order to offer customers valuable enhancements at an affordable rate. It is expected to go on sale sometime towards the end of the month and it will have a starting MSRP of $21,995. "Mitsubishi Debuts 2017 Outlander Sport Limited Edition at Chicago Auto Show." Mitsubishi Newsroom. N.p., 06 Feb. 2017. Web. 07 Feb. 2017. <http://media.mitsubishicars.com/releases/mitsubishi-debuts-2017-outlander-sport-limited-edition-at-chicago-auto-show>.

The Mitsubishi brand has announced that their total sales for the month of January reached 6,457 units which is 3.1 percent higher than sales for the first month last year. The number one seller for January was the Outlander Sport with sales reaching nearly 2,000 units. The Outlander and Mirage were the two models with the highest year-over-year increases with sales up 9.5 percent and 36 percent respectively. Total month sales were 1,688 for the Outlander and 1,311 for the Mirage. Finally, sales of the Lancer turned out an impressive result as well with the total number of units sold for this model in January coming to 1,468 units. "Mitsubishi Motors Reports January 2017 Sales." Mitsubishi Newsroom. N.p., 01 Feb. 2017. Web. 02 Feb. 2017. <http://media.mitsubishicars.com/releases/mitsubishi-motors-reports-january-2017-sales>.

When it comes to traveling in the winter, there are many important precautions that you should keep in mind in order to ensure a safe traveling experience for you and your passengers. One of the main types of action you can take is to alter your driving to account for the more treacherous road conditions that you are going to be facing. You should also do what you can to make sure that your vehicle is prepared for winter which includes everything from snow tires to rubber floor mats, and more. One winter traveling essential that we recommend everyone keep in their car is an Emergency Winter Driving Kit. You never know what might happen when you head off down the road, especially when the road conditions are less than ideal (aka covered in ice and snow). You also don’t ever want to be left unprepared in case you should find yourself stranded, especially in cold temperatures and stormy conditions. Therefore, keeping an Emergency Kit in the vehicle packed with all of the essentials will help to keep you prepared for any situation. There are many different types of items that can be included and you should make sure that yours is packed with essentials that would be most beneficial to you. Items Recommended by AAA include: Bag of abrasive material (sand, salt, or cat litter) Small snow shovel Snow brush Traction mats Flashlight Window-washing solvent Gloves or mittens Ice scraper Cloth or paper towels Booster cables Blanket Warning flares or triangles Cell phone Office, AAA National. "How to Go on Ice and Snow." (n.d.): n. pag. AAA. AAA. Web. 31 Jan. 2017. <http://exchange.aaa.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/AAA-How-to-Go-Ice-Snow.pdf>.